Women don fake mustaches in LinkedIn 'gender bias' fight
WASHINGTON - Flipping their gender setting to "male" and even posting photos with fake mustaches, a growing number of women on LinkedIn have posed a provocative challenge to what they allege is an algorithmic bias on the platform.

Italy's luxury brands shaken by sweatshop probes
ROME - A series of investigations into exploitative work conditions within fashion subcontractors has roiled Italy's luxury industry, with the government decrying attacks on "Made in Italy".

Haaland century makes Premier League history in Man City's nine-goal thriller
LONDON - Erling Haaland made history as the Manchester City striker became the fastest player to reach 100 Premier League goals in a remarkable 5-4 win against Fulham on Tuesday.

Sabrina Carpenter condemns 'evil' use of her music in White House video
NEW YORK - US pop singer Sabrina Carpenter on Tuesday disavowed the use of one of her songs in a video shared by the White House on social media, describing the clip depicting immigration enforcement raids as "evil and disgusting."

'HIV-free generations': prevention drug rollout brings hope to South Africa
GA-RANKUWA (SOUTH AFRICA) (SOUTH AFRICA) - Kegoratile Aphane did not flinch when the needle pierced the skin of her right buttock, injecting a yellow-coloured drug touted as a revolution that could end the HIV pandemic.

Football world braces for 2026 World Cup draw with Trump presiding
WASHINGTON - The draw for the 2026 World Cup -- the biggest edition of football's global showpiece ever held -- takes place in Washington on Friday with US President Donald Trump expected to feature prominently in proceedings.

Honduran ex-president leaves US prison after Trump pardons drug crimes
WASHINGTON - A former Honduran president convicted of helping to smuggle 400 tons of cocaine into the United States has left prison after being pardoned by President Donald Trump, his wife said Tuesday.

Senate panel to look into new expressway plans
The Senate Committee on Political Development, Public Participation, and Consumer Protection has accepted a petition from the Expressway Authority of Thailand Labour Union urging an investigation into the government's plan to extend a private expressway concession and construct a new double-deck expressway.

Ministry raises anti-torture law awareness
Two years after the Prevention and Suppression of Torture and Enforced Disappearance Act came into force, officials at the Rights and Liberties Protection Department (RLPD) under the Justice Ministry say the challenge now lies in ensuring every state official understands both the letter and the spirit of the legislation.

Nex Point promotes green fleet options to firms
Commercial electric vehicle maker Nex Point Plc, a subsidiary of renewable energy giant Energy Absolute (EA) Plc, is accelerating its push into Thailand's fleet market with plans to sell 2,500 EVs next year, underscoring the company's ambition to position itself as a key player in the region's commercial EV sector.