Russian strike on train "terror knocking on EU's door'

Russian strike on train "terror knocking on EU's door'

France 24 •

The Kremlin said on Monday it would keep striking targets across the "whole" of Ukraine, when asked about a rare drone attack on the Polish border that has rattled Warsaw and its European allies. NATO-member Poland said on Sunday that Russia had hit a railway locomotive inside Ukraine, about two kilometres (one mile) from their shared border, just days after Kyiv said it had hit a crossing at its ...

Meet Angus Liddell, Melbourne student who raised $10,000, launched a 10km charity swim

Meet Angus Liddell, Melbourne student who raised $10,000, launched a 10km charity swim

Times of India •

Recognized for his outstanding community service, Angus Liddell earned Kingston’s Young Citizen of the Year award. Through his initiative to host a charity swim event, he successfully generated substantial funds for various worthy causes. Additionally, he set a remarkable fundraising record at his college and engaged in lifesaving volunteer work, showcasing the meaningful influence that young lead...

Trump attacks ‘sick conspiracy’ against AI as tech stocks slide

Trump attacks ‘sick conspiracy’ against AI as tech stocks slide

The Guardian •

President hits out after Anthropic, OpenAI and SpaceX leaders back call to limit ‘reckless’ developmentBusiness news – live updatesDonald Trump has dismissed calls to increase controls on AI as a “sick conspiracy”, as stocks linked to the technology slumped after appeals from leading developers on the weekend for the industry to slow down.The US president wrote on social media: “The only control o...

$8m campaign aims to return historic land to Wampanoag owners

$8m campaign aims to return historic land to Wampanoag owners

Times of India •

A Native-led nonprofit launched an $8 million campaign to acquire a historic Martha's Vineyard property. This site holds deep ties to the Wampanoag community and its ancestral heritage. The Aquinnah Land Initiative aims to restore the former Aquinnah Shop restaurant for community use. A significant state grant supports the acquisition and long-term maintenance of the cliffside location.

Experts quit Lucy Letby’s defence team over ‘scientific credibility’ concerns

Experts quit Lucy Letby’s defence team over ‘scientific credibility’ concerns

The Guardian •

Some of the arguments inconsistent with ‘available evidence, science and established physiology’, say pairTwo leading experts have withdrawn from Lucy Letby’s defence team over concerns about the “scientific credibility” of some of its evidence.The former neonatal nurse is challenging her convictions for murdering seven babies and attempting to murder seven others at the Countess of Chester hospit...

EU trade chief to visit Manila to finalise Philippines trade deal

Euronews •

Manila and Brussels have already completed six rounds of talks aimed at reducing trade barriers across a broad range of sectors. The agreement would represent another step in Brussels’ efforts to diversify its trade relationships throughout the Asia-Pacific region.

Many asylum seekers removed from UK to France arrive injured, charity health service finds

Many asylum seekers removed from UK to France arrive injured, charity health service finds

The Guardian •

Samusocial de Paris documents signs of violence after detention and transfer under ‘one in one out’ schemeMultiple injuries including bruising and fractures have been documented by a health service supporting people returned to France under the controversial “one in, one out” scheme.The pilot scheme, which the French call “one for one”, involves one asylum seeker who crosses the Channel in a small...

In 1997, a Western Australian coal mine closed; its 103-hectare void filled with 30bn litres and became Lake Kepwari

In 1997, a Western Australian coal mine closed; its 103-hectare void filled with 30bn litres and became Lake Kepwari

Times of India •

Lake Kepwari, a former coal mine void near Collie, Western Australia, has been transformed into a recreational hub. This artificial lake now offers swimming, boating, camping, and water sports for visitors. The transformation involved significant planning, water management, and infrastructure development over many years. Water was diverted from the Collie River South Branch to fill the large void....

Tennessee farmer leased 100 acres of century-old family land for solar instead of selling it; the 147 MW project is now powering homes and businesses

Tennessee farmer leased 100 acres of century-old family land for solar instead of selling it; the 147 MW project is now powering homes and businesses

Times of India •

A Tennessee farmer chose to lease family land for a solar project. This decision allows continued ownership while generating income for future generations. The Yum Yum Solar facility, a 147-megawatt project, became operational in May 2026. This lease provides a steady income stream, addressing farming challenges and land fragmentation. The project highlights a growing trend of farmers balancing en...

Trump’s EPA reportedly ⁠poised to axe carbon pollution rules for power plants

Trump’s EPA reportedly ⁠poised to axe carbon pollution rules for power plants

The Guardian •

Advocates and experts describe the Trump administration’s climate rollbacks as gifts to polluters at expense of planetThe US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is ⁠poised to formally repeal carbon pollution standards for coal- and gas-fired power plants, according to reports.The Trump administration’s latest climate rollback is expected to ⁠come as soon as Monday on the sidelines of the G20 ene...

Singapore’s Chan Chun Sing to visit China, speak at defence forum

Singapore’s Chan Chun Sing to visit China, speak at defence forum

SCMP •

Singapore’s Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing is set to visit China from Tuesday to Thursday at the invitation of his Chinese counterpart Dong Jun and will speak at the Beijing Xiangshan Forum for the second consecutive year. His visit comes as defence analysts tell This Week in Asia that ties with Beijing are important for the city state’s balancing strategy with Washington. Singapore and the Unite...

Investors weigh the potential cost of AI 'slowdown'

Investors weigh the potential cost of AI 'slowdown'

France 24 •

The AI boom that has powered markets and unleashed a flood of investment is showing signs of strain. Calls to slow the development of powerful models fuel doubts over whether the sector's promised profits can justify its staggering costs.

US airman recounts Iran rescue in 60 Minutes segment branded propaganda

US airman recounts Iran rescue in 60 Minutes segment branded propaganda

The Guardian •

Critics say segment about airman’s rescue was made to boost public perception of Trump’s unpopular warA US airman has spoken of climbing a 7,000ft ridge with a broken back, arm and shoulder after he was shot down in Iran – and of being rescued by a team of American special forces as hostile locals closed in on him.The air force colonel, identified only by his codename Bravo, appeared on camera Sun...

CBS’s 60 Minutes accused of peddling pro-Iran war propaganda in segment

CBS’s 60 Minutes accused of peddling pro-Iran war propaganda in segment

The Guardian •

Critics say segment on US rescue operation in Iran was made to boost public perception of Trump’s unpopular warA US airman has spoken of climbing a 7,000ft ridge with a broken back, arm and shoulder after he was shot down in Iran – and of being rescued by a team of American special forces as hostile locals closed in on him.The air force colonel, identified only by his codename Bravo, appeared on c...

Hong Kong district councillor remanded in custody after underage sex conviction

Hong Kong district councillor remanded in custody after underage sex conviction

SCMP •

A Hong Kong court has remanded a district councillor in custody pending sentence after convicting him of unlawful sex with a 13-year-old girl 15 years ago, rejecting his claim that the allegation was politically motivated. Yuen Long District Council member Sei Chun-hing, 39, is set to become the first elected officer to face imprisonment for a criminal offence since a Beijing-led electoral overhau...