They were one of four families who turned a Myanmar town into a hub for gambling, drugs and scam centres.
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YouTuber MrBeast defends trapping man in burning building for $500,000
The world’s most popular YouTuber is notorious for his stunt videos and challenges, and insists he takes safety seriously.
Afghanistan telecom blackout as Taliban shuts off internet
Phone and internet connections are down nationwide after the Taliban cut fibre-optic connections to prevent “immorality”.
Trump considering supplying Ukraine with long-range missiles, Vance says
Vance’s comments come as Ukraine’s deputy defence minister tells the BBC Western weapons could force Moscow to start peace talks.
Torrential weather hits Valencia region year after deadly floods
The Spanish area where 230 people were killed in 2024 has been struck again by bad weather.
South Sudan court rejects ex-VP’s bid to halt murder and treason trial
The special court rules that Riek Machar is not immune from prosecution and it can put him on trial.
Bad Bunny revealed as Super Bowl half-time show performer
The Puerto Rican pop star has otherwise avoided the US on his forthcoming world tour because of ICE.
Young Peruvians clash with police in anti-government protests
The “Gen Z march” was organised by students and young workers who were joined by taxi and bus drivers.
Typhoon kills at least 11 as it sweeps through Vietnam
Dozens are missing or injured after Typhoon Bualoi made landfall in central Vietnam.
Trump to push new peace plan in talks with Netanyahu
The US president has talked up prospects of an agreement, but Netanyahu said it was not finalised – and Hamas say they haven’t been sent the proposal.