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Tech titan ordered to pay ex-wife $644m in divorce settlement
A South Korean court has ordered Chey Tae-won, chairman of SK Group, to pay his former wife Roh Soh-yeong 944bn won (£483m; $644m) in a divorce settlement. The high-profile case matters because SK Group is one of South Korea’s most important family-controlled conglomerates, with its chip business playing a prominent role in the global AI…
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Why have thousands taken to the streets? India’s ‘cockroach’ protest explained
Tens of thousands of Generation Z protesters have demonstrated in Delhi and other Indian cities, demanding the resignation of the education minister. The protests matter because a movement that began as online satire only months ago has quickly become one of India’s most visible youth campaigns. The movement is called the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP),…
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‘Jumbo’ Sequel, ‘Queen of Malacca’ Franchise Plans on the Cards as Indonesia’s Visinema Eyes Expansion (EXCLUSIVE)
Indonesian studio Visinema is planning to turn its fantasy film “Queen of Malacca” into its next major franchise, with a release targeted for the first quarter of 2027. The project signals the company’s push to build locally rooted intellectual property that can travel internationally, while expanding its production slate and regional partnerships. Founder and director…
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Asian stocks slide as Trump hits more than 80 countries with new tariffs – business live
Asian markets fell after Donald Trump announced new tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on more than 80 countries, including the UK, EU, China, India, Mexico, Canada and Australia. The measures replace a blanket 10% tariff introduced in February and have heightened concerns about weaker global trade and economic growth, while rising oil prices add to…
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Indian activist Wangchuk ends 26-day hunger strike as ‘Cockroach’ protesters vow to press on
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk has ended a 26-day hunger strike that helped propel a youth-led protest movement calling for education reform and accountability over examination paper leaks. The protest’s continuation despite his decision underlines the scale of public anger and keeps pressure on the government, particularly Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Wangchuk began fasting on 28…
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Uniqlo Launches New Pokémon 30th Anniversary T-Shirt Collection
Uniqlo has released a second Pokémon UT T-shirt collection as part of the franchise’s 30th anniversary celebrations. The range draws on the series’ early Game Boy era through pixel-art designs, offering fans anniversary-themed clothing that references the original generation. The Japan-only collection contains four adult and four children’s designs. Adult shirts feature the Game Boy…
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Rare night heron spotted at National Trust site
A black-crowned night heron, a bird rarely seen in the UK, has been recorded by wildlife cameras at the National Trust’s Holnicote Estate near Minehead, Somerset. The sighting is significant because it suggests newly restored freshwater habitats at the estate may be attracting scarce wetland species. Conservationists have created wetlands at Holnicote, which also support…
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Former Fever player responds to Sophie Cunningham by alleging Indiana harassment cover-up
Former Indiana Fever player Brianna Turner has accused the club of covering up alleged harassment after responding to comments by former teammate Sophie Cunningham on transgender athletes and women’s sport. The allegation has drawn renewed scrutiny to the WNBA team, although the supplied article text does not include a response from the Fever or independent…
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Popular Aussie clothing brand shuts down Brisbane factory and shifts production to China
BlackMilk Clothing, a well-known Australian fashion brand, has closed its last remaining factory in Brisbane and moved its manufacturing operations to China. The move marks the end of local production for the company, which had built part of its identity around Australian-made garments, and reflects wider pressures facing local clothing manufacturers who struggle to compete…