M&S launches new traineeship for 1,000 young people
The scheme aims to tackle the "growing challenge" of young people not in employment, education, or training.
Chinese homeowner buys 34th-floor flat in 32-storey building, gets no compensation
A Chinese man bought a flat on the 34th floor of a newly developed building only to be told four years later that the building only had 32 floors.
The man, surnamed Shen, from northwestern China’s Shaanxi province, bought a new-build flat in a village near the provincial capital city Xian in 2013.
He bought a 90-square-metre unit on the 34th floor of a building which cost 2,646 yuan (US$400) per square metre.
It was about one third of the average housing price, because the residential compound...
K-drama stars IU, Lee Dong-wook dragged into South Korean ballot protest
A South Korean protest calling for a redo of last Wednesday’s local election over ballot shortages at polling stations has taken an unexpected turn, with some protesters demanding that actress and singer IU send coffee to the rally.
The demand appears to stem from IU’s decision in 2024 to provide prepaid food and drinks for demonstrators calling for the impeachment of former president Yoon Suk-yeol over his failed martial law bid.
The protesters calling for a new election, who are widely seen as...
Peru faces drawn-out count as presidential race goes down to the wire
Peru faced a drawn-out count in its bitterly contested presidential run-off after results showed the race for the ninth head of state in 10 years was too close to call.
Figures released by electoral authorities showed conservative politician Keiko Fujimori with a modest lead over nationalist congressman Roberto Sanchez with 58 per cent of ballots tallied in a contest overshadowed by people’s concerns about surging crime. The outcome, expected to be tight, may not be known for days.
The figures...
Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 1
Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?
Why Olise can be one of France's very best - Clichy
Former France international Gael Clichy explains why Bayern Munich's France forward Michael Olise could be the breakout star of this summer's World Cup.
Why Olise can be one of France's very best - Clichy
Former France international Gael Clichy explains why Bayern Munich's France forward Michael Olise could be the breakout star of this summer's World Cup.
Why Olise can be one of France's very best - Clichy
Former France international Gael Clichy explains why Bayern Munich's France forward Michael Olise could be the breakout star of this summer's World Cup.
Why Olise can be one of France's very best - Clichy
Former France international Gael Clichy explains why Bayern Munich's France forward Michael Olise could be the breakout star of this summer's World Cup.
Israel and Iran trade strikes, threatening to drag region back to war
Israel and Iran have traded fire in retaliatory strikes that threaten to drag the wider Middle East back into a regional war.
City Airport faces opposition to large jet plans
A committee of the London Assembly wants London City Airport's plans halted due to noise concerns.
City Airport faces opposition to large jet plans
A committee of the London Assembly wants London City Airport's plans halted due to noise concerns.