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The tenure of Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong's first leader after the 1997 handover, was marked by crises and protests.
Jeremy Greenwood tells inquiry note contained agreement with Jean Nassif as counsel assisting says ‘threads of your story pull apart very quickly’ A Liberal operative has denied making up a “pink” or “fuchsia”-coloured piece of paper which he says was the record of an agreement with a property developer worth up to $5m, a corruption inquiry has heard. Jeremy Greenwood told the Independent Commission Against Corruption (Icac) on Wednesday that the note, which he did not mention in a preliminary i
A suspected-Houthi roadside ambush of Yemeni government forces has been captured on camera.
Penny Wong has concerns about blanket ban announced by UK, France and Canada, but says new ‘targeted measures’ planned over Israeli settlers Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Australia is preparing another round of sanctions against Israel, but has stopped short of joining the UK in banning trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank. Overnight, the UK government offered its strongest condemnation yet of Israel’
As the first leader of the former British colony after its handover, he balanced the demands of Beijing and Hong Kongers, making it clear that Beijing was now in charge.
It is the latest escalation in a trade war between the two countries, and comes as Canadian retaliatory tariffs on US goods come into force.
Roni Carlson, in wake of mistrial, says holdout juror could not be persuaded while colleague calls him ‘very arrogant’ A lone juror in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mother accused of the murder of her three children, would not agree to acquit Clancy despite expressing reasonable doubt about whether she was guilty, the jury’s foreperson said in an interview airing Monday. Speaking to NBC 10 Boston just days after Clancy’s trial ended in a mistrial, Roni Carlson, the foreperson, c
Barrow pledges new power infrastructure, including a 24-megawatt plant, to tackle the worsening electricity crisis.
LIV Golf intends to starts its new league early next year after filing for bankruptcy protection in the United States.
The report follows a BBC Eye investigation that found Instagram running paid ads promoting such material in India.
A new study shows the steep economic cost of 2025's ICE raids in Chicago. Fear kept many immigrants home, draining the area of more than $1.26 billion in lost retail, restaurant, and sales-tax revenue.
American forces were said to have hit multiple vessels in response to Iranian attempts to hit a U.S. warship.
Scores among US 15-year-olds dropped 14 points from 2022, as the Trump administration pushes for 'school choice'.
Exclusive: The Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission, which has access to NDIA data, used Palantir as part of a multi-agency fraud taskforce Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Personal information of national disability insurance scheme participants may have ended up in controversial software company Palantir’s analytics platform as part of a massive multi-agency sharing program investigating fraud, Guardian Australia can reveal. There have been calls to ban the us
The foreign secretary accuses settlers of carrying out the "ethnic cleansing" of Palestinians, as France and Canada also launch sanctions.
Follow the day’s news live Victorians could pay almost $100 a year more for electricity under a state Coalition policy to halt two key transmission projects, according to new analysis that suggests it would result in a near 40% increase in wholesale prices by 2031. Analysis by consultancy Nexa Advisory, commissioned by non-profit group Environment Victoria, has found postponing the Western Renewables Link and the VNI West would delay other renewable energy projects. Such a move could force the s
In a video address, the prime minister said the United States was seeking “dependency, not a true economic partnership” from Canada.
The upheaval in the military could shape the legacy of Trump's second term, writes the BBC's Tom Bateman.
Kenya's president orders a crackdown on foreigners running small businesses, amid accusations of xenophobia.
New research shows turbulent flushes create toilet-generated aerosols that can transmit legionella, influenza and norovirus Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Flushing toilets release particles into the “breathing zone” of adults and can remain suspended in the air for at least 20 seconds, a new study has found. And closing the lid might not be enough to avoid a “plume” of potential pathogens. Continue reading...
Record-breaking rainfall swamped the Japanese city of Nagoya dumping an all-time high of 105 mm of rain in a single hour
With tariffs on U.S. goods in effect and high-profile international engagements coming up, the Canadian leader keeps moving toward his goal.
The documents are available through an online portal that was launched three days before the 25th anniversary of September 11 New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration has released more than 170,000 pages of municipal records involving the impact of the September 11 attacks on air quality health, as well as the city’s response. Mamdani announced the documents and an online portal for accessing them on Tuesday. The release comes alongside the settlement of two lawsuits pursued by 9/11 H
As the 25th anniversary approaches, the wait for the alleged mastermind of the attack to be put on trial goes on.
Bloc losing €13bn in revenue with one in 10 cigarettes illegal, watchdog reports Europe live – latest updates The illegal trade in tobacco is booming in the EU, according to a report by the bloc’s financial watchdog, with almost one in 10 cigarettes produced illicitly or smuggled, causing an estimated €13bn loss in tax revenue each year. The European Court of Auditors (ECA) said in a report on Tuesday that the trade had “changed significantly” in recent years as smuggling, while still “a problem
A separate federal court ruling, however, contradicts the Supreme Court judgement, leaving the map up in the air.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office denied the report in Haaretz that the Emirati president had warned him Hamas was planning a major operation against Israel.
Frontrunner Sununu beats Scott Brown to earn Republican nod in closely watched race in November Former senator John E Sununu triumphed on Tuesday in the New Hampshire Republican Senate primary Scott Brown, earning the GOP nod in what will likely be a must-win race if Democrats hope to seize the upper chamber. Sununu, 61, was the clear frontrunner in the GOP primary. He served one term in the Senate from 2003 to 2009. Continue reading...
Trump didn't oppose UK sanctions on Israeli settlements Axios Israeli Allies Ban Trade With Settlements as U.K. Cites ‘Ethnic Cleansing’ The New York Times Australia considers new Israel sanctions but won’t join UK in banning trade with ‘settler terrorists’ The Guardian Israel to close British consulate in East Jerusalem after UK, France and Canada ban imports from settlements Reuters Eleven European countries and Canada impose sanctions on Israel over products from settlements in the West Bank
Israel's response to London's trade ban with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank shows how important this moment is.
Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces are intensifying their counteroffensive against the Houthis.
Former Israeli military officers warn that settler violence in the West Bank is destroying Israel’s democratic values from within.
Pappas fends off challenge from progressive Karishma Manzur in seat to be vacated by retiring Jeanne Shaheen Congressman Chris Pappas beat back progressive challenger Karishma Manzur in the Democratic primary for US Senate on Tuesday, advancing as most observers expected to what will be a closely watched general election that is critical to Democratic hopes of flipping the upper chamber. The two were competing for the nomination that opened up after Jeanne Shaheen, 79, the state’s three‑term inc
The atypical event underscores the significance of Texas, long a Republican stronghold, in November's midterm elections.
The affluent city-state has justified high-end salaries for its political leaders, arguing they attract talent and ensure good governance Singapore’s prime minister has been given a $1m pay rise as the affluent city-state announced a dramatic one-off salary boost for government ministers. The pay increases add more than 60% to what are already the world’s highest ministerial salaries. Continue reading...
Chris Mason: Burnham looks to show he will go further than Starmer with West Bank sanctions BBC Trump didn't oppose UK sanctions on Israeli settlements Axios Israeli Allies Ban Trade With Settlements as U.K. Cites ‘Ethnic Cleansing’ The New York Times Israel to close British consulate in East Jerusalem after UK, France and Canada ban imports from settlements Reuters 'Israel reacts with fury' and 'Air traffic collapse' BBC
At least 30 men, women and children drowned when their dinghy capsized on 24 November 2021.
The measure comes as Canada imposes $20bn in retaliatory tariffs and Canadian prime minister Mark Carney vows to reduce his country’s economic dependence on the US The US is banning dairy products, most alcoholic beverages and motorcycles from Canada, the White House said Tuesday, as the trade war between the two neighbors and longtime allies escalates. The ban will take effect in three weeks and comes after Canada imposed retaliatory tariffs on $20bn in US imports earlier Tuesday. Continue read
Witnesses have captured the moment Jordanian air defence systems intercepted a barrage of Iranian ballistic missiles.
Hong Kong’s first chief executive, Tung Chee-hwa, dies aged 89 South China Morning Post Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong's first leader under Chinese rule, dies at 89 Reuters Tung Chee-hwa, Who Led Hong Kong After Its Return to China, Dies at 89 The New York Times Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong’s first chief executive, 1937-2026 Financial Times Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong’s first post-colonial leader, dies at age 89 The Hill
Oil Climbs Toward $100 a Barrel Following Houthi Attacks nytimes.com Stock Market Today: Dow Slips 500 Points, Oil Nears $100 — Live Updates WSJ Drivers in for more pain as oil rockets back toward $100 per barrel washingtonpost.com U.S.-Iran War Updates: Oil nears $100 a barrel as Strait of Hormuz stalemate keeps ship traffic down CBS News Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq fall as oil prices rise, US-Canada trade war escalates Yahoo Finance
The housecleaning puts the new government more in line with how European allies relate to Moscow, tempering cozy ties developed under Viktor Orban’s administration.
BBC's Middle East correspondent Lucy Williamson reports from an area close to Israel's proposed site in the occupied West Bank.
More than six decades after police opened fire on protesters, survivors and relatives are taking their fight to court.
Opinion | Democracy Is on the Ballot in Both America’s and Israel’s Elections The New York Times Opinion | Ousting Netanyahu Won't Fix the U.S.-Israel Relationship Haaretz Netanyahu says spoke again with Trump about Iran ‘threat’ Arab News PK The souring relationship between Trump and Netanyahu : State of the World from NPR NPR Trump and Netanyahu: Between Electoral Failure and Suicidal Escalation sadanews.ps
Heathrow and Gatwick among airports hit by air traffic control problems bbc.com Hundreds of flights cancelled at UK airports as air traffic control issue causes widespread disruption bbc.com UK air traffic control glitch prompts nearly 300 flight cancellations, monitor says ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos All flights into Heathrow and Gatwick airport halted - live updates The Telegraph Widespread flight delays hit major British airports NBC News
After voting against talks to join the European Union, Iceland is reacting forcefully to a slight against its sovereignty.
Decision marks setback for president and Republicans, who set in motion national redistricting battle last year The US supreme court refused an emergency appeal by Missouri officials to use a newly drawn congressional map backed by Donald Trump in the November midterm election, letting stand a ruling by the state’s highest state court that blocked the new lines from taking effect. Last week the Missouri supreme court ruled that the map must go before voters to approve or reject the new districts
A 78-year-old British woman is facing deportation for failing to fill out a Brexit residence application on time.
Thousands of protesters rallied in Cologne against the AfD after the far-right group's election victory.
Air traffic control issue disrupts departing flights at major UK airports Reuters Flight delays and cancellations at number of UK airports due to air traffic control issue BBC Widespread flight delays hit major British airports NBC News Airports across UK report disruptions after technical issue at national air control ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Heathrow and Gatwick among airports hit by air traffic control problems BBC
A total of six people apprehended as clean-up of rubbish stacked 10 metres high cost about £6m Two men have been arrested after fly-tippers dumped a “mountain of illegal waste”, stacked 10 metres high, in Oxfordshire. Hundreds of tonnes of waste appeared in a field between the River Cherwell and the A34 near Kidlington in November last year. The waste tip was so large that removing it could cost more than the local council’s annual budget, the area’s MP said. Continue reading...
EXCLUSIVE: US resumes immigrant visa processing for Hungary, Poland as pause remains elsewhere Reuters Trump Administration Resumes Immigrant Visa Processing for Hungary and Poland While Global Pause Continues Межа. Новини України.
Médecins Sans Frontières is urging world leaders to increase funding to help the millions who need aid.
The US secretary of state visits Colombia, Ecuador and Peru in a bid to enhance cooperation with right-wing allies.
Officials say sighting a sign species – driven to extinction in state before reintroduction in 2011 – expanding its range A gray wolf has recently been seen in California’s Mendocino national forest for the first time since the species returned to the state 15 years ago, state wildlife officials confirmed. Officials in Lake county, which is about two hours north of San Francisco, said last week the California department of fish and wildlife (CDFW) had received reports of sightings in the forest
This Is Poland’s New Heavy Infantry Fighting Vehicle twz.com Poland’s in-development fighting vehicle carries newfound defense-export drive defensenews.com Poland Army Holds Live Fire Training Exercise Amid Threat From Russia | Vantage on Firstpost Firstpost Commerce leads defense-industry delegation to international trade fair in Poland Made in Alabama POLAND-DEFENCE/ Roanoke Times
US military says it struck the five Iranian tankers after IRGC targeted a US warship twice in two days.
The suspect had reportedly claimed responsibility for attacks on electricity substations in letters.
Authorities accused Missy Woods of altering years worth of data in cases involving homicide, sexual assault and robbery A judge sentenced a former forensic analyst for the Colorado Bureau of Investigation to 10 years in prison on Tuesday after authorities said her manipulation of DNA data had raised questions about the validity of hundreds of criminal cases. Yvonne “Missy” Woods pleaded guilty in June to perjury, attempting to influence a public servant, forgery and committing a cybercrime. Doze
Netanyahu’s Rivals Call Him ‘Unfit’ After Report He Was Warned Before Oct. 7 Attack nytimes.com Revealed: Netanyahu Received an Explicit Warning Days Before Oct. 7. He Didn't Brief Israel's Security Chiefs Haaretz The Warning Benjamin Netanyahu Ignored newyorker.com Netanyahu faces backlash over report he was warned of Hamas attack days before October 7 CNN Netanyahu was warned of 7 October Hamas attacks, book claims The Guardian
Paris trial begins over deadly Channel tragedy, with 14 facing charges for manslaughter.
For years, Hungary was viewed as Russia's closest ally in the EU, but the new government has dropped the pro-Kremlin stance.
Guy Campanile addresses ouster in Facebook post and says ‘we were told to leave because we insisted on doing our jobs’ The former managing editor at 60 Minutes, who was fired in May with several other top correspondents, has spoken out about the ouster, saying he and his colleagues, were dismissed because they “would not compromise our principles or reputations by jamming unverifiable notions or White House talking points into our reporting”. Guy Campanile, who worked at CBS News for 34 years, s
Merkel's 'heart bleeds' after AfD win in Saxony-Anhalt dw.com The far right’s win in Germany is sending a chill through the establishment in Europe CNN Israel boosted Europe’s right wing — and recoils at German party’s gains The Washington Post AfD’s Far Right Win Puts New Pressure on Germany’s Leader Merz The New York Times Far-right AfD win signals shift in Germany, raises alarm in Europe PBS
Iran's IRGC urges crews to leave tankers in Kuwait and Bahrain, warning it will target ships following US attack.
Palestinians strongly back a ban on settlement goods, but Israel's government says it is a "big mistake".
Centcom says ‘defective’ drone was surveilling regional waters and was not collecting sensitive data Iranian forces claimed to have seized an American underwater drone in the strait of Hormuz that the US military said had “malfunctioned” more than a day earlier. US Navy Capt Tim Hawkins, a United States Central Command spokesperson, said in a statement the drone was surveilling regional waters when it malfunctioned “more than a day ago”. Continue reading...
Reigning Miss Austria Lucia Sisic dies at 22 USA Today Reigning Miss Austria Lucia Sisic dead at just 22: ‘Wonderful young woman’ New York Post Reigning Pageant Queen Dies at 22 Yahoo Current Miss Austria Lucia Sisic Dies at Age 22: ‘Wonderful Young Woman’ People.com Miss Austria Lucia Sisic dies at 22; country will not participate at Miss Universe 2026 HOLA
Trump administration has sought to isolate Tehran through a raft of measures meant to squeeze the country's economy.
The Iran-backed Yemeni group's attacks have injured 73 people and caused fires at oil facilities, Saudi authorities say.
Brothers, convicted of parents’ killings and denied parole last year, permitted to apply for another hearing earlier than expected Erik and Lyle Menendez will be before a parole board again in March, about 17 months earlier than expected. The brothers were originally sentenced in 1996 to life in prison for the 1989 fatal shootings of their father, Jose Menendez, and mother, Kitty Menendez, in their Beverly Hills mansion. A Los Angeles judge reduced their sentences to 50 years to life in May 2025
US Treasury ratchets up pressure on Iran with sweeping new aviation sanctions Reuters Iran war live: US hits Iranian tankers, IRGC says will retaliate Al Jazeera US Treasury slaps sanctions on Iranian airlines, accuses them of transporting arms timesofisrael.com US targets Iran’s airline industry as part of pressure campaign CNN US senator says Turkey ‘not our friend’ over Iran-linked financing Iran International
The US military has released video of its forces destroying what it says are five Iranian crude oil tankers.
More attendees are in their 40s and 50s, with fewer festival-goers in their 20s Three people died at Burning Man this year, tripling the average number of deaths in connection with the annual festival that brings tens of thousands of people to build a temporary utopian community in the brutal conditions of the Nevada desert. The increase in fatalities comes as news reports have highlighted that the average age of Burning Man attendees is increasing, with fewer participants in their 20s, and more
Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong’s first chief executive, 1937-2026 Financial Times Tung Chee-hwa, Who Led Hong Kong After Its Return to China, Dies at 89 The New York Times Tributes pour in as Hong Kong mourns death of Tung Chee-hwa, first chief executive scmp.com Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong's first leader under Chinese rule, dies at 89 Reuters Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong’s first post-colonial leader, dies at age 89 AP News
The New York City mayor said the document release shows victims were 'lied to' about health impacts from the attacks.
Whitehall officials also ask why laws meant to clamp down on the wearing of masks at demonstrations were not used Police have been told by the government they expect better intelligence gathering after masked far-right groups took to the streets at the weekend, the Guardian has learned, as the Kent force admitted mishandling warnings of potential trouble. Police in Kent on Saturday and then Portsmouth, Hampshire, on Sunday said they were taken by surprise when hundreds massed to oppose what they
Huawei goes on trial in US for racketeering after nearly decade of litigation South China Morning Post China’s Huawei Technologies faces racketeering trial in New York AP News Was Huawei’s rise built on crime? A US jury will decide Financial Times Huawei heads to trial in US over its business dealings in Iran Reuters China's Huawei heads to trial in US over sanctions and trade secrets Nikkei Asia
For 450 years, the world's most-used map has made Africa look smaller than it really is.
German economy frets about Saxony-Anhalt election results dw.com Israel boosted Europe’s right wing — and recoils at German party’s gains The Washington Post Can East Germany’s Cold War History Explain the Rise of the AfD? The New Yorker Mass deportations and separate schools for refugees: The far-right AfD’s vision for Germany CNN German vote shows rise of far right in Europe, but it hasn’t been a steady march AP News
Foreign secretary ends UK’s feigned helplessness with sanctions and description of Israel’s actions as ethnic cleansing The indefatigable ability of UK Foreign Office ministers over decades to issue boilerplate statements of concern about the extension of illegal settlements in Israel has long been a matter of ridicule. Even some of the Conservative ministers who issued them, notably Alan Duncan and Alistair Burt, have agreed. Duncan described the UK stance towards settlements as weak and naive,
Napoli has issues in midfield for its Champions League opener against Arsenal, but hope to recover Serie A winning form.
Far right’s rise in rapidly re-arming Germany gives Poland cause for concern politico.eu Israel boosted Europe’s right wing — and recoils at German party’s gains The Washington Post Trump Hails Victory by Far-Right AfD in German State Election Bloomberg.com The far right’s win in Germany is sending a chill through the establishment in Europe CNN AfD’s Far Right Win Puts New Pressure on Germany’s Leader Merz The New York Times
Lisa Nandy says government will introduce legislation after talks deadline ends without breakthrough Apple and Google will be forced to block explicit images on children’s smartphones by law in the UK after talks failed to produce a breakthrough, the government has said. The legislation commitment puts ministers on a collision course with two of the biggest players in Silicon Valley, months after the government announced a social media ban for under-16s. Continue reading...
Andoni Iraola looks to build on his first win as Liverpool manager in tough game against Diego Simeone's Atletico.
Satirical program’s new title is ‘inspired by bravery and patriotism’ of Apple and Google, who capitulated to Trump’s requests to change Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ In light of Donald Trump’s attempts to rename a gulf, lakes and even states after “America”, South Park, the animated satirical program that has long skewered those in power, has announced an official name change. For its 29th season, the Comedy Central series will be known as “South America”. “Inspired by the bravery and patrioti
Philippines defense chief calls out China after note interrupts remarks at Seoul forum: 'Coercion, bullying' Fox News Philippines' Teodoro says China could exploit cuts in US-South Korean exercises Reuters ‘Have Some Shame’: Philippine Defense Chief Slams China on Stage Bloomberg.com China committed to Asia-Pacific peace, rejects major-power confrontation chinadailyasia.com Philippine Defense Secretary Condemns China's South China Sea Actions, Wins U.S. Praise 조선일보
Hundreds of masked men shut down UK ports over the weekend.
PISA test reveals alarming drop in reading and math skills dw.com Are teenagers growing dimmer? The Economist Why Australian classrooms are among the world’s most disruptive SMH.com.au U.S. Reading Scores Plummet on Global Exam The New York Times PISA 2025: Students’ reading and mathematics performance declined sharply across the OECD OECD
Sewage plume reached seven bathing waters and significantly affected water quality in June 2023 United Utilities has been fined nearly £1m after illegally discharging raw sewage into the Lancashire coastline and polluting seaside holiday locations including Blackpool. The water company pleaded guilty to five environmental permit offences relating to a pollution incident along the Fylde coast in June 2023, and was ordered by Preston magistrates court on Tuesday to pay £964,225 in fines and costs.
Albanians have protested for over 100 days against a planned luxury hotel linked to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump.
King Felipe, Queen Letizia and Queen Sofía arrive in Oslo for King Harald’s funeral as special family bond comes into focus HOLA Prince William to attend King Harald's funeral in Norway BBC Prince William Will Undertake This Major Royal Duty on the Same Day Prince George Begins Milestone New Chapter instyle.com Prince William to represent King Charles at funeral of Norway’s King Harald V The Guardian Will Norway’s Royal Women Wear Veils to King Harald V’s Funeral? Vanity Fair
Ruslan Kravchenko resigns over allegations some of his officials were engaged in large-scale money laundering Ukraine’s prosecutor general has resigned after investigators used ladders to raid his office in connection with a major corruption scandal that threatens to embarrass Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Ruslan Kravchenko quit his post on Monday after allegations that some of his officials were involved in large-scale money laundering. They received cash to protect call centres involved in illegal phon
Ayyoub Bouaddi debuts for Manchester City, but Erling Haaland stars in a 2-0 win in Porto.
Egyptian TV presenter Sarah Khalifa sentenced to death in drug case USA Today Sarah Khalifa: Egyptian TV presenter sentenced to death on drug charges CNN TV presenter among 12 sentenced to death in Egypt drugs case BBC Egyptian TV presenter Sarah Khalifa sentenced to death in drugs case Al Jazeera Popular TV host, media star faces hanging after conviction in major synthetic drug trafficking case Fox News
High yields threaten to wipe out at least half of the £24bn headroom John Healey was expecting to have for his budget The UK government was forced to pay the highest interest rate for a 30-year bond since 1998 on Tuesday, underlining the fiscal challenges facing the chancellor, John Healey. Echoing the global bond market sell-off that has driven up yields, or interest rates, on government borrowing across major markets, the Treasury paid 5.82% to borrow £4bn. Continue reading...
Israel has announced that it’s shutting down the UK Consulate in occupied East Jerusalem after a new ban on its goods.
US issues sweeping sanctions against Iranian airlines, foreign businesses The Hill Iran war live: US hits Iranian tankers, IRGC says will retaliate Al Jazeera US targets Iran’s airline industry as part of pressure campaign CNN U.S. sanctions Iranian airlines in aim to tighten economic squeeze as war spreads, oil rises CNBC US senator says Turkey ‘not our friend’ over Iran-linked financing Iran International
‘I have to be honest, it has been stressful,’ Lonnie Bunch III says The Smithsonian Institution’s secretary, Lonnie Bunch III, will retire at the end of the year amid Donald Trump’s attacks on the museum’s content and independence. Bunch, who was appointed in 2019 as the first African American to lead the museums, cited personal reasons for departing, while acknowledging the pressure that the president’s attacks on the Smithsonian’s depictions of US history had taken. Continue reading...
US officials criticise Ford’s partnerships with Chinese firms CATL, Geely, and BYD over security risks.
NATO member boots 10 Russian diplomats Fox News Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats, Moscow promises harsh response Al Jazeera Russia says it will give a ‘harsh and painful’ response after Hungary expels 10 diplomats - Europe live The Guardian Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats as relations worsen BBC Hungary orders 10 Russian diplomats to leave the country over activities deemed unacceptable abcnews.com
Appeals court dismisses lawsuit from Jackson residents claiming that tainted drinking water violated their rights A US appellate court has decided that the federal constitution does not guarantee a right to clean water. That legal opinion came in the form of a decision on Friday from the fifth circuit court of appeals to uphold a lower court’s dismissal of a 2022 lawsuit from several Jackson, Mississippi, residents claiming that tainted drinking water violated their constitutional rights. Contin
Kylian Mbappe opens the scoring but Real Madrid fail to convince in 2-1 Champions League win against Inter Milan.
Gulf nations race to bypass Hormuz and build defenses as Iran war drags on YahooSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
Tickets set to cost £408 at return for Somerset festival after a fallow year, a jump from £378.50 in 2025 After a fallow year in 2026, Glastonbury festival fans can start to get excited – and nervous – about tickets for 2027’s event going on sale. The price breaks £400 for the first time, at £408 including a £5 booking fee, a rise from the 2025 cost of £378.50. The usual scramble to acquire them – with all the attendant frantic spreadsheets and WhatsApp groups – will begin at 9am on Sunday 4 Oct
Air traffic control provider NATS under scrutiny after technical fault disrupts UK air traffic.
Travel chaos at UK airports as over 600 flights canceled due to air traffic control issue apnews.com Warnings of more airport disruption as air traffic control recovery taking 'longer than hoped' BBC Australians sleep at Heathrow after UK air traffic control failure ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation Air traffic control issue disrupts flights at major UK airports Reuters UK air traffic control glitch prompts nearly 300 cancellations, monitor says ABC News - Breaking News,
The victims, employees of an aircraft cleaning company, were in a van when the plane crashed into it At least five dead after Amazon cargo plane crashes at Miami airport Officials in Florida on Tuesday identified the five people killed in Saturday’s Amazon cargo plane crash at Miami international airport – and said two more remained hospitalized in critical condition. At a morning news conference, the Miami-Dade sheriff, Rosie Cordero-Stutz, also said both pilots of the Amazon Prime Air Boeing 7
The US military says it intercepted and sank a floating refueling station in the eastern Pacific.
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle ‘surprised’ by King Charles’ letter on royal status Good Morning America Harry and Meghan 'surprised' by King's letter making clear they remain non-working royals BBC Prince Harry Is Back Home and Already Unpacking All His Royal Baggage The Daily Beast King sends letter to clarify Harry and Meghan’s status in U.K. The Washington Post King Charles III clarifies Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will not resume royal duties after UK move Fox News
Air traffic control issue affecting airports across UK on Tuesday has been resolved but disruption could continue into Wednesday Flight disruption across UK continues after air traffic control technical issue Business live – latest updates Airports across the UK including Manchester, Birmingham and all those in London were hit by problems at air traffic control on Tuesday. The technical issue at arose shortly before 2pm and was resolved about three hours later. By that time nearly 300 flights ha
Ballon d'Or Ousmane Dembele among favourites, with Kylian Mbappe, Lamine Yamal and Harry Kane, as 2026 shortlist named.
Trump passed the long weekend posting a torrent of memes and musings on his Truth Social platform The long weekend may have proved too long for Donald Trump, who passed the time by musing about annexing other countries, unilaterally renaming places he’s not allowed to rename and turning himself into a superhero. Amid the torrent of memes and posts by the president on his Truth Social platform over the Labor Day holiday weekend was a bizarre AI-generated video depicting Trump as the Green Lantern
London amateur goalkeeper could be next in line for Ugandan throne BBC English non-league goalkeeper chosen as king of Ugandan kingdom ESPN Non-league goalkeeper from south London chosen to rule kingdom in Uganda The Telegraph Body of world's youngest traditional king returns home to Uganda amid succession row BBC Tooro Kingdom rites offer pointers to King Oyo’s successor monitor.co.ug
Bodycam video has captured the moment a Russian missile struck near police in Ukraine’s capital Kiev
Paris in uproar after Eiffel Tower restricts female staff for Hindu group’s visit The Washington Post Not involved, says government amid controversy over religious group’s Eiffel Tower tour The Hindu What is BAPS, the Hindu group whose demands led to Eiffel Tower closure? Al Jazeera Eiffel Tower reopens after strike over limits on women staff during Hindu delegation visit Boston Herald India news: Hindu group apologizes over Eiffel Tower row dw.com
Several MPs also banned from Israel after UK steps up condemnation of settlements and announces sweeping sanctions UK politics live – latest updates Israel has ordered the closure of the British consulate in occupied East Jerusalem in response to sweeping UK sanctions on goods from illegal settlements. Reacting to Ed Miliband’s description of violent Jewish settler activity on the occupied Palestinian West Bank as “ethnic cleansing” carried out with the tacit backing of the Netanyahu government,
Allegations of misconduct between two justices threaten to pull court into political battles ahead of upcoming election.
Iran-backed terrorists escalate war with Saudi Arabia as US trades strikes with Iran Fox News Iran-backed Houthis attack four Saudi cities in expansion of Middle East war, 73 hurt Reuters Yemen fighting live: Battles rage between Houthi and Saudi-backed forces Al Jazeera Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis Edge Back to the Brink of War The New York Times Iran-backed attacks threaten a second major oil chokepoint as new risk emerges for US consumers Fox News
Islands of Kauai and Ni’ihau are under hurricane warning, while Oahu is under a tropical storm warning Damaging winds and heavy rains from Hurricane Lowell were pelting Hawaii’s western islands on Tuesday, bringing the threat of floods, mudslides and tornadoes. The islands of Kauai and Ni’ihau are under a hurricane warning, while Oahu, the state’s most populated island with close to 1 million residents, was under a tropical storm warning. Continue reading...
The US institution is under pressure from the Trump administration to change how it portrays the country's history.
Scientist Says Human DNA Contains Clues of an Intelligent Creator YahooSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
More rapid use of blood products may have raised chance of 19-year-old making it to hospital, though chance was low, says counsel The death of a 19-year-old student who was killed in the Nottingham attacks in 2023 was “potentially preventable”, a public inquiry into the incident has heard. Barnaby Webber and Grace O’Malley-Kumar, both 19, and Ian Coates, a 65-year-old caretaker, were fatally stabbed by Valdo Calocane, a paranoid schizophrenic, on 13 June 2023. Continue reading...
A technical issue in the UK’s air traffic control system disrupted flights at major airports.
Trump shares misleading video of King and fainting worker BBCSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
Attorney hopes Trump would ‘consider a pardon’ given ‘the type of person she is’ and ‘what she has been through’ Murder trial ends in dramatic deadlock – what comes next The lawyer of Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts woman accused of killing her three young children, has said he hopes Donald Trump will pardon his client after her trial recently ended with a deadlocked jury. Clancy’s attorney, Kevin Reddington, made the appeal on a televised interview on the ABC show Good Morning America on Tues
Mamdani says 9/11 illnesses killed more than attacks did
Reigning Miss Austria Lucia Sisic dead at just 22: ‘Wonderful young woman’ New York PostSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
Fourteen men are on trial over the 2021 deaths of 31 migrants while attempting to cross the English Channel.
Israeli PM says allegation that UAE president alerted him more than a week before major offensive is ‘absolute lie’ Benjamin Netanyahu was personally alerted by the president of the United Arab Emirates that Hamas was planning a large-scale offensive against Israel a week before its 7 October 2023 attack, but did not act on the warning, according to a book by Haaretz reporters. The claim, which comes amid a crucial election campaign, prompted Israeli opposition leaders to describe the prime mini
German police arrest suspect over sabotage attacks on power grid bbc.com Germany: Police arrest suspect in power grid sabotage case dw.com Police in Germany's Saxony state defuse 21 explosive devices found near power grid TVP World Berlin police probe substation fire amid series of attacks on grid Reuters German Police Secure Explosive Devices Targeting Power Grid Bloomberg.com
Fighting between government forces and Iran-backed Houthis is raising fears Yemen could return to full-scale war.
Amid unpopular Iran war and persistent inflation, governor says state has had its name since before US existed Democrats have hit back against Donald Trump’s suggestion that the state of New Mexico should be renamed “New America”, accusing the US president of trying to distract from his war on Iran and rising prices. The administration moved to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America” hours after Trump’s return to office in January 2025. In August, as trade tensions escalated between t
Iranian twins tortured so brutally for protests — hair ripped out, feet broken — that even their mother didn’t recognize them New York Post Broken feet, ripped-out hair and now a death sentence: the fate of twin sisters jailed over Iran protests The Guardian 21-Year-Old Rapper Erfan Mirzaei Executed in Isfahan Following Severe Torture IranWire Iran Sentences Woman, 20, to Death; Twin Gets 25 Years Yahoo Iranian Twin Sisters Reportedly Tortured Over January Protests Now Face The Death Penalty Rad
Spain FA offers fertility support to female players and referees, including costs for internationals called up twice.
Mira Lozi says quiet diplomacy has failed to free Rami Naimi who was first seized in Dubai in 2017 A British woman has spoken out for the first time about the alleged abduction, torture and coercion of her husband at the hands of Saudi authorities, after nine years of “failed” quiet diplomacy. The businessman Rami Naimi was first abducted in Dubai in 2017 on his return from a trip to Australia with his father. After being tortured, he was released the following year. Continue reading...
London police use tech to tackle masked phone snatchers CBS News
Aryna Sabalenka edges Linda Noskova to keep alive hopes of a third straight US Open title.
David Burke’s defense argues there is no evidence he had any intent of killing 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez The family of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez has called for the singer D4vd, who is on trial suspected of killing the girl, to face the death penalty. D4vd, who was born David Anthony Burke, in July was ordered to stand trial over the killing of Rivas, whose dismembered body was found in the trunk of his Tesla car on 8 September 2025. Burke has pleaded not guilty to the charges
Video captures grocery store manager's daring rescue of toddler who ran into oncoming traffic Fox News Lucky toddler has a narrow escape after running into speeding traffic BBC Heart-stopping video shows hero supermarket manager run into traffic to save little girl New York Post Store manager dives into oncoming traffic to save little girl Yahoo Supermarket worker grabs toddler as she runs into traffic The Independent
Philippine Defence Secretary accused China of coercion, bullying and aggression after being handed a note mid-panel.
Departures from London airports worst hit with most flights since 2pm affected as National Air Traffic Services investigates technical problem Flights around the UK are facing delays and disruption due to an air traffic control issue which has affected a string of airports including Heathrow and Gatwick. Departures from London airports are most severely affected, with few take-offs since a fault was reported early on Tuesday afternoon. Continue reading...
Ukrainian TV channel building hit by Russian drone as five killed in Kyiv BBC Russia Bombards Kyiv Soon After Witkoff, Kushner Leave The New York Times Russian strikes on Kyiv resume after Witkoff, Kushner peace talks with Putin and Zelenskyy CBS News Russian strikes on Ukraine’s Kyiv kill at least two people Al Jazeera Russia pounds Kyiv one day after visit by Witkoff and Kushner CNN
Jamaica petitions the British monarch over questions about the legality of the transatlantic slave trade.
Details passed to Kent police after far-right activists heard in pub boasting about going to to Dover to ‘attack Muslims’ Police were told the night before far-right agitators blocked roads into Dover that those involved had converged on a village 18 miles away and planned to use it as a launchpad, it has emerged. People in Preston-next-Wingham told of how hundreds of men had started to arrive in the village of just over 920 residents on Friday afternoon and in effect “took over” the village. Co
Netanyahu faces backlash over report he was warned of Hamas attack days before October 7 cnn.com Emirati source confirms to ToI that Netanyahu was warned of planned Hamas attack ahead of Oct. 7 The Times of Israel Netanyahu was warned of 7 October Hamas attacks, book claims The Guardian UAE leader warned Netanyahu of Hamas attack days before October 7, says report France 24 Netanyahu got an explicit warning before Oct. 7. He didn't brief security chiefs Haaretz
Beijing says it will increase coordination with Doha to help de-escalate regional tensions amid the ongoing war on Iran.
The man, also accused of homophobic slurs on American Airlines flight, faces assault and disorderly conduct charges An Arizona realty company says it is “no longer associated” with an agent who was recently arrested after alleged unruly behavior – including racist and homophobic slurs – on an airline flight led to his being zip-tied, duct-taped to his seat and arrested. Layne Arthur Lundeen, 67, faces counts of disorderly conduct and second-degree assault in the case, according to Maryland court
EU and Canada Plan Far-Reaching Alliance to Strengthen Partnership Bloomberg.com As its trade relationship with the U.S. atrophies, Canada looks to Europe marketplace.org “For Europe, Canada Is the Preferred Partner in Trans-Atlantic Relations” DER SPIEGEL - The German View Elevating Europe: Canada and the EU’s New Ambition Policy Magazine EU and Canada plan broad alliance to counter U.S.-China dominance - Bloomberg Investing.com
The phone call comes after US special envoys travelled to Russia and Ukraine to discuss 'a proposal to end the war'.
Saudi Arabia strikes back after Houthis hit oil sites in heaviest attack in years Euronews.com Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis Edge Back to the Brink of War The New York Times Iran-backed attacks threaten a second major oil chokepoint as new risk emerges for US consumers Fox News Yemen fighting live: Battles rage between Houthi and Saudi-backed forces Al Jazeera Houthis strike Saudi Arabian cities in significant expansion of Middle East war The Guardian
Qatar has responded to Benjamin Netanyahu’s claims that it’s a 'hostile state'.
ICE Barbie’s Alleged Lover Hit by Bombshell Accusations The Daily Beast Chasing Side Deals, Flexing Influence: Lewandowski’s Power Moves at DHS WSJ Lewandowski Tried to Slide Into Foreign Side Deals at DHS New York Magazine Lewandowski pitched himself to Qatari and UAE officials while he was Kristi Noem’s personal aide: report The Independent Lewandowski Blasts ‘Fake Story’ Alleging He Sought Illegal Side Deals At DHS Forbes
Women and children remain trapped in Syria’s Roj camp
World’s most endangered tigers born in Greece as zoos build a safety net AP NewsSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
A pre-dawn break-in at the Renoir Museum in southern France saw thieves seize four paintings
Saudi-Houthi fighting in Yemen escalates: What happened, and what’s next? Al Jazeera Saudi Arabia Vows Retaliation After Houthi Attacks Injure Dozens The New York Times Iran-backed attacks threaten a second major oil chokepoint as new risk emerges for US consumers Fox News Yemen fighting live: Battles rage between Houthi and Saudi-backed forces Al Jazeera Houthis strike Saudi Arabian cities in significant expansion of Middle East war The Guardian
This phase of the war could be the start of another protracted conflict rather than a decisive campaign, say analysts.
U.K. bars import of goods from West Bank settlements in growing rift with Israel The Washington Post UK announces new Israeli settlement sanctions, despite U.S. warning of economic consequences CNBC UK, France and Canada sanction Israeli settlements in West Bank as Britain accuses settlers of ‘ethnic cleansing’ CNN UK accuses Israeli ‘terrorists’ of ethnic cleansing in West Bank with government backing The Guardian To safeguard Israel’s future, the UK is right to sanction settlers Financial Time
Over 90 percent of Gaza lies in ruins, forcing thousands to rebuild homes with limited resources like mud and rubble.
Harry and Meghan’s Return Is Already Getting Awkward The Cut Harry and Meghan 'surprised' by King's letter making clear they remain non-working royals bbc.com Harry and Meghan surprised by the way Buckingham Palace released letter on non-working royal status The Mercury News King sends letter to clarify Harry and Meghan’s status in U.K. The Washington Post King Charles III clarifies status of Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan NPR
Nicaragua maintains that German arms exports to Israel facilitated Gaza genocide as Germany's tries to halt the case.
As election looms, Sweden's government is paying immigrants to leave Reuters Immigration in Sweden: how the country went from one of Europe’s most welcoming, to one of its most restrictive theconversation.com Sweden pays foreign residents £27k to leave amid right-wing immigration crackdown The Independent Sweden’s Social Democrats propose reviewing residence rules for migrants UA.NEWS In Sweden, despite anti-immigration rhetoric, public services still rely on foreign workers lemonde.fr
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the US will ‘obviously not’ follow the UK in sanctioning illegal Israeli settlements
Young Americans have never witnessed a functioning foreign policy Financial TimesSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
The UK has announced a ban on the import of all goods produced by illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.
Prince George, 13, looks all grown up in school uniform in official Eton College portraits Page Six Prince George arrives at Eton, the elite school that taught his father and 20 UK prime ministers CNN See How Prince George’s First Day at Eton Compares to Prince William’s, 31 Years Ago TODAY.com Prince George begins first day at Eton College BBC Privacy concerns cloud Prince George’s first day at prestigious Eton College SMH.com.au
Israeli strikes hit several areas across Gaza, destroying homes in Khan Younis and sending thick smoke over Bureij camp.
France and Canada join UK in issuing trade sanctions on Israeli settlements politico.eu U.K. to bar import of goods from West Bank settlements in growing rift with Israel The Washington Post UK announces new Israeli settlement sanctions, despite U.S. warning of economic consequences CNBC UK, France and Canada sanction Israeli settlements in West Bank as Britain accuses settlers of ‘ethnic cleansing’ CNN UK accuses Israeli ‘terrorists’ of ethnic cleansing in West Bank with government backing The
Bombardier defends its US presence, stating its planes already feature components made in Texas and California.
Russia promises 'harsh and painful' response following Hungary's expulsion of its diplomats.
The Eiffel Tower closed after workers protested the sidelining of women during the BAPS visit.
Nabatieh, once southern Lebanon’s economic centre, is now a ghost town as Israel intensifies attacks.
UN expert Francesca Albanese calls UK sanctions on Israeli settlements a ‘seismic shift’ after years of UK ‘complicity’.
A legal report exposes how Israeli universities use a dual-track disciplinary system to target Palestinian students.
Foreign Minister Ed Miliband said the ban represents a 'comprehensive reset' of UK's policy on Israel.
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Chagos Islands should not be handed over to Mauritius, president of Maldives says in letter to UK's prime minister.
But progress could be threatened if there is a new more diplomatic government in Israel.