Brazil votes in tight election as Lula slams polling obstacles

France protest loss estimates: As demonstrations enter third week, how much could retailers lose as shops remain shut

French retailers face mounting losses as protests bring looting, damage and store closures. Carrefour has warned of a hit of up to €200 million to annual operating profit, while luxury brands have boarded up shops and increased security amid fears of further unrest.

Man dies after landslide hits two-storey house in Penang

Preliminary findings indicate that a leaking water pipe at a hillside construction project may have triggered the landslide, local authorities said.

Adultery review – The chemistry in this steamy ITV drama is electric

Romola Garai and Dominic Cooper add star power to this familiar tale of infidelity

India's Infosys falls after cutting revenue growth guidance for fiscal 2027

Australian Parliament pays tribute to injured lawmaker under increased security

Australia’s Parliament has resumed with enhanced security and paid tribute to a member who was injured last week in an alleged act of political violence

Singapore’s estimated geothermal resource potential more than 60 times annual electricity consumption: EMA

A non-invasive geophysical survey found high-temperature geothermal resources several kilometres underground that may be suitable for electricity generation.

Young Sheldon star Emily Osment asked for intimacy coordinator on set because of ‘concern’

Director admits that he and others ‘totally dropped the ball’

Bank of Japan's hawkish pause to leave scope for December hike

Brazilian election: Lula da Silva wins historic fourth term in dramatic comeback

Polls had put the two party leaders neck and neck in the run up to the vote

The warning Pierce Brosnan gave his son, 25, ahead of his acting debut

Actor said his son has the ‘strength and stamina’ to survive in the ‘capricious business’

Aleksandar Vucic defeated in Serbia election as student protest movement claims historic win

The snap elections came following nearly two years of student-driven demonstrations against perceived corruption and creeping authoritarianism

Simba faces possible fines, licence cancellation over allegations of intentional spectrum misuse

Simba's unauthorised spectrum use was allegedly intentional and approved by senior management. The telco is also accused of deliberately failing to fully comply with an order to produce documents.