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Behind the BTS comeback, the dark side of K-pop

Behind the BTS comeback, the dark side of K-pop

K-pop oozes with talent, flair and hard work, but the spectacularly successful South Korean music industry also has a dark side -- sometimes with tragic results. Ahead of BTS's comeback concert on Saturday, AFP looks at the intense competition, the gruelling training, the tight control over stars'

Three charged with sneaking Nvidia AI chips from US into China

Three charged with sneaking Nvidia AI chips from US into China

Employees of a US computer company raked in billions of dollars diverting Nvidia artificial intelligence chips to China in violation of export controls, according to an indictment unsealed Thursday. Yih-Shyan "Wally" Liaw, 71, of Silicon Valley conspired with 53-year-old Ruei-Tsang "Steven" Chang

Swiatek stunned at Miami Open by 50th-ranked Linette

Swiatek stunned at Miami Open by 50th-ranked Linette

Iga Swiatek crashed out of the Miami Open second round Thursday as 50th-ranked fellow Pole Magda Linette fought back for a 1-6, 7-5, 6-3 victory over the six-time Grand Slam champion. Reigning Wimbledon champion Swiatek, who won the Miami Open in 2022, suffered her first

'Blackmail': EU leaders round on Orban for stalling Ukraine loan

'Blackmail': EU leaders round on Orban for stalling Ukraine loan

Outraged EU leaders rounded on Viktor Orban after the Hungarian nationalist refused to lift his veto on funds for Ukraine's war effort at a Thursday summit, accusing him of a "gross act of disloyalty" tantamount to "blackmail." Moscow's closest partner in the

Federal bill could help Montana passenger rail move forward

The vision for passenger rail through southern Montana is moving forward as the Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority pushes for federal support in completing a detailed plan for the new transit service. The rail authority, chaired by Missoula County Commissioner Dave Strohmaier, is partnering with Sen. Tim Sheehy on a

US-backed airstrikes leave Ecuador border communities in fear

US-backed airstrikes leave Ecuador border communities in fear

A US-backed crackdown on drug cartels along the Ecuador-Colombia border has sparked accusations that security forces bombed farms, burned homes and detained and abused villagers. Sixty-six-year-old Jose Pena hid in the bushes as two Ecuadoran military helicopters thudded overhead. Then came the "boom!"

MAGA devotees unshaken by Trump's war on Iran

MAGA devotees unshaken by Trump's war on Iran

US President Donald Trump thrusting the country into a new Middle East war has prompted backlash from Americans across the political spectrum -- with the exception of his devoted political base. Despite soaring oil prices, uncertain outcomes and rising US casualties, those faithful to the "Make America Great Again"