Manila accused Beijing of using “excessive” force during a standoff in contested waters last week China has said the Philippines was to blame for a recent spat near the disputed Ren’ai Jiao atoll, which saw a Chinese military vessel unleash water cannons against two of Manilla’s supply ships. Both countries claim the island is part of…

Shoplifting has increased by up to 20% over the past year, according to market estimates Retail theft in Russia has increased by nearly a third over the past year, which has put pressure on large supermarket chains, the news outlet Shoppers reports, citing market players.

Colonel Meghann Sullivan has reportedly been relieved of her command after allegedly assaulting male underlings A female US Army commander who was accused of sexually assaulting and harassing multiple male subordinates has reportedly been fired from her leadership role advising allied nations.