Kwek Leng Beng, the chairman of property giant CDL, has accused his son of plotting a boardroom coup.
Category: World
The ‘hero’ ship keeping Africa online
The BBC joins a mission aboard the Léon Thévenin to repair an undersea fibre optic cable.
Don’t slaughter sheep for Eid, king tells Moroccans
Herds have shrunk because of drought and dry pastures, so Moroccans are urged to abstain from slaughtering sheep.
‘In a scary world, he gives us hope’: Faithful gather to support the Pope
The latest statement suggests that the 88-year-old is able to sit in his chair, eat normally and do what the Vatican calls “light work”.
Israel confirms Hamas handed over hostages’ bodies as Palestinian prisoners released
It was the last exchange of the Gaza ceasefire deal’s first phase, with questions over what happens next.
Gene Hackman: One of Hollywood’s greatest ‘tough guys’
Although he did not become an actor until his 30s, Hackman became one of Hollywood’s most bankable stars.
Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa found dead at their home
Local police said they didn’t believe any foul play was involved in the death of the couple, found alongside their dog.
Did Iron Age ‘begin’ in India Tamil Nadu dig sparks debate
Tamil Nadu’s iron artefacts may predate Turkey’s Anatolia, reshaping early Iron Age history.
Inside the Taliban’s surveillance network monitoring millions
The Taliban say 90,000 CCTV cameras in Kabul will reduce crime but there are fears for human rights.
Pamela Anderson on missing out on Oscars, ditching makeup and ‘innocence’ of Baywatch
In a wide-ranging interview, the former Baywatch actress also explained why she no longer wears makeup.