A personal account of moving to Marseille and exploring the vibrant art scenes of southern France, highlighting cultural institutions, local artists, and unique experiences in Marseille, Aix-en-Provence, Avignon, and Arles.
Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman's adviser, Zahed ur Rahman, departed Delhi after a dispute with immigration over past controversial statements about India. Dhaka summoned the Indian charge d'affaires to express displeasure.
A US-based professor, Weng Ta-jui (Chen Shih-fen), criticized KMT legislator Hsu Chiao-hsin's proposal to enlarge "Republic of China" on Taiwan's passport. Weng argued this would lead to discrimination against Taiwanese citizens at foreign customs, as the smaller font previously helped distinguish them from Chinese citizens, improving travel.
Pope Francis criticized European governments for their "indifference" to migrants during a visit to Gran Canaria, calling for greater compassion and human dignity over border management. His remarks precede the EU's new Migration and Asylum Pact.
Mexico City buzzes with World Cup advertising, but pre-tournament mania is tempered by traffic, protests, and a sense of being overshadowed by Donald Trump. Concerns linger over FIFA's format, ticket prices, and Gianni Infantino's actions, overshadowing the impending tournament.
Former Sydney Hells Angels boss Angelo Pandeli was arrested in Bali attempting to leave Indonesia on a private jet using a fake Brazilian passport. He was found hiding in a toilet on the plane bound for Mozambique.
Former Sydney Hells Angels boss Angelo Pandeli was arrested in Bali attempting to leave Indonesia on a private jet using a fake Brazilian passport. He was found hiding in a toilet on the plane bound for Mozambique. Pandeli, 55, was deported to Australia and faces no charges.
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South Korea's Government24 portal now allows parents to apply online for their minor children's disability certificates and passport reissuances, easing administrative burdens. This service expansion aims to reduce the need for in-person visits to government offices.
Argentina's FIFA World Cup 2026 preparations were marred by a security lapse exposing player passport details, including Lionel Messi's. The leak occurred via an official team sheet distributed before a friendly against Iceland in Alabama. Despite this, Argentina won the match 3-0.
Argentina's national football team's passport information, including Lionel Messi's, was accidentally revealed on the official squad list shared with media and the public before their friendly match against Iceland in Auburn, Alabama. The list, which did not contain Iceland's player details, was quickly removed after being shared.
An Irish company, Cannabis Club Systems (CCS), exposed over 985,000 photo IDs, including passports and driver's licenses, from Spanish cannabis clubs due to severe security flaws in its PuffPal app and APIs. Data included personal details like phone numbers and addresses. CCS is now shutting down the system and working with Ireland's Data Protection Authority.
Hong Kong permanent residents with foreign passports utilize a 2024-launched multi-entry permit for easier, faster travel to mainland China for tourism, business, and more, despite some recognition issues with mainland immigration staff.
Shabin Shaji has won a landmark employment tribunal case against Swan Care Solutions Ltd, securing nearly £30,000 in unpaid wages after a year without work. This victory is believed to be the first of its kind, offering hope to other migrant workers facing exploitation in the UK.
Singer-songwriter Emma-Lee Moss, known as Emmy the Great, uses her memoir 'My Cantopop Nights' to explore Hong Kong's history and her own identity through the lens of Cantopop music. The book delves into iconic songs and artists, linking them to personal experiences and the city's turbulent past.
Japan's Foreign Ministry ordered the revocation of a passport for Kazuhiko Masuda, 48, a suspect in a robbery-murder case in Tochigi Prefecture where a woman was killed. Masuda is believed to be hiding in Southeast Asia via China.
Nineteen-year-old Tahsin Jamshid, born in Doha to parents from Kerala, will be the first Indian passport holder to play in a World Cup after being named in Qatar's squad. He holds an Indian passport and a Qatari mission passport.
Vanessa Miles, a Taiwanese woman adopted by an Australian family 46 years ago, received her Republic of China passport today at the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Sydney. The office worked with various Taiwanese government agencies to restore her nationality and facilitate the passport issuance.
Post-Brexit red tape, visa rules, and extra costs are significantly limiting work opportunities for UK actors in the EU, impacting both established and emerging talent, particularly those from working-class backgrounds.
Vanessa Miles, adopted by an Australian family 46 years ago, received her ROC passport from the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Sydney. The office worked with Taiwanese authorities to establish her citizenship based on a 1985 court ruling, fulfilling her long-held wish to reconnect with her roots.
A third-party U.K. visa application website, UK Visa Portal, exposed over 100,000 passports and selfies due to a misconfigured Amazon storage bucket, compromising sensitive user data.
UK Visa Portal, unaffiliated with the U.K. government, has a security lapse exposing over 100,000 visa applicants' passports and selfies; the issue remains unresolved despite notification.
Saudi footballer Saud Abdulhamid's car was stolen in Amsterdam, Netherlands, causing him to lose his personal belongings including his passport and miss his confirmed flight to Riyadh. The Saudi Federation is coordinating with the Ministry of Sports and the Saudi Embassy in the Netherlands to issue necessary documents for the player to rejoin the national team.
Saudi footballer Saud Abdulhamid's vehicle was stolen in Amsterdam, Netherlands, resulting in the loss of his personal belongings, including his passport. This incident has delayed his arrival to join the national team's camp in Riyadh.
