Indonesia intensifies search for 129 people missing after ship capsizes
Officials say more than 600 rescuers battle stormy seas in search for missing people.
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Le Pen vows to put French citizens 'first', tackle housing and cost-of-living crisis at first campaign speech
Marine Le Pen gave her first major campaign speech in northern France on Sunday, pledging to prioritise French citizens, as well as to tackle the cost-of-living and housing crises.
Monday briefing: What do Reform’s record-setting donations mean for the party – and our politics?
In today’s newsletter: As Labour MPs scramble to realign later today around a bill that could stop donations like this in their tracks, a look at new game-changing donations to a party engulfed in financial scandalsGood morning. Nigel Farage has a confirmed talent for upending the laws of political gravity, and this weekend has been no exception, as he declared himself “humbled” by two donations o...
Politics live: Fugitive developer Jean Nassif tells Icac ‘I’m going to speak my heart’; about 500 Whyalla steelworks employees to lose jobs
Follow the day’s news liveGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastHanson’s comments on Albanese’s mother ‘gratuitous and unnecessary’: HumeJane Hume has joined the pile on, blasting Pauline Hanson for her comments about Anthony Albanese’s mother.I think that these comments were gratuitous and unnecessary. And the idea that you would disparage people that have grown up in social ...
Osprey Population Self-Sustains: 300 young birds now breed freely; reintroduction inspires Europe
After a dramatic 150-year absence, conservationists have triumphantly reintroduced ospreys to England. Young chicks, sourced from Scotland, began their journey to Rutland Water in 1996. Remarkably, these avian travelers instinctively returned to their new home, initiating a breeding cycle that has led to over 300 fledglings now populating the area. This successful initiative marks a pivotal moment...
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'Resident Evil', Tove Lo and Netflix's Monster: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week
Retrun to Raccoon City — if you dare — as Zach Cregger's 'Resident Evil' adaptation hits the big screen, while Netflix brings true crime chills in its latest season of 'Monster'. Here's what to look out for this week.
Bought as a Christmas gift in 1986, this Super Mario Bros sold for $660,000
In 1986, a sealed copy of Super Mario Bros. was bought as a Christmas gift and forgotten in a desk drawer. It remained untouched for 35 years before being discovered and auctioned in 2021. The rare, professionally graded game sold for $660,000 at Heritage Auctions, setting a new world record for the video game.
Ligue 1: Paris Saint-Germain get first win of the season away at Brest
Paris Saint-Germain secured their first win of the season away at Brest (1-0), bringing the fourth matchday of Ligue 1 to a close. Ferran Torres, who remains in fine form, scored the only goal of the match (5').
Huge gaps in sanitary pad absorption speeds, over half poorly labelled: watchdog
Disposable sanitary pads sold in Hong Kong have shown wide discrepancies in absorption speeds, with more than half of tested products also lacking adequate labelling, the consumer watchdog has found. The Consumer Council revealed the test results for 36 winged sanitary towels on Monday, including a sample that took 73 seconds to fully absorb simulated menstrual blood – exceeding the mainland China...
Huge gaps in sanitary pad absorption speeds, over half poorly labelled: survey
Disposable sanitary pads sold in Hong Kong show wide discrepancies in absorption speed, with more than half of tested products also lacking adequate labelling, the consumer watchdog has found. The Consumer Council on Monday revealed the results of a survey of 36 winged sanitary towels, in which one sample took 73 seconds to fully absorb simulated menstrual blood – exceeding the mainland China nati...
Hyrox athlete sparks debate for continuing race after soiling herself
Some have raised concerns around hygiene while others saluted her resolve to finish the race.
Scientists developed a starch wash that removes pesticides and keeps fruits fresh for 15 days
Researchers developed a starch-based wash to remove pesticide residues from fruits and vegetables. This innovative treatment also helps preserve produce quality during storage for up to fifteen days. The wash effectively removes over ninety-three percent of certain pesticide residues from produce surfaces. Computer simulations revealed molecular attractions which helped the material bind with pest...
Carney pitches Canada to global investors as Trump tries to pull investment south
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is courting some of the world’s biggest investors as he tries to reduce Canada’s economic dependence on the United States during an escalating trade war with President Donald Trump
Russians are still fleeing abroad, citing fears of a new mobilization and a loss of freedom
Some Russians have left the country this year amid rumors of a new mobilization of troops for the war in Ukraine as well as a crackdown on their personal freedoms
Heavyweights Bring the Hungary Grand Slam to a Spectacular Close
Budapest delivered a thrilling final day as Schimidt, Pavic, Pirelli, Hershko and Endovitskii struck gold. Pavic celebrated her first Grand Slam title, while the heavyweights brought three unforgettable days of judo at the Papp László Arena to a close.
Le Pen vows to put French citizens first, tackle housing and cost-of-living crisis at first campaign speech
Le Pen in her first campaign speech said the policy of "national priority" would apply to housing, adding that French citizens should receive preferential access to social housing.
Fighting in Yemen intensifies, and Houthis launch more attacks on Saudi Arabia
The conflict in Yemen is intensifying, as government forces launch attacks against Iran-backed Houthi rebels along the Red Sea and Houthis fire into neighboring Saudi Arabia, which supports Yemen’s government
Politics live: Fugitive developer Jean Nassif tells Icac ‘I’m going to speak my heart’; Sussan Ley appointed to Snowy Hydro board
Follow the day’s news liveGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastHanson’s comments on Albanese’s mother ‘gratuitous and unnecessary’: HumeJane Hume has joined the pile on, blasting Pauline Hanson for her comments about Anthony Albanese’s mother.I think that these comments were gratuitous and unnecessary. And the idea that you would disparage people that have grown up in social ...
Sydney mayor allegedly threatened and children secretly recorded after he refused to step down, Icac hears
Corruption inquiry turns its investigation to allegations Strathfield councillors may have engaged in blackmail or illegal surveillanceFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastA Sydney mayor was allegedly threatened, followed and his children were secretly recorded after he refused to honour an agreement to step down, the NSW ...
Could nuclear fusion power save planet Earth – or is it just a money sink?
Scientists are debating if fusion energy will stay science fiction – or if it could really replace fossil fuels in the future.
US push to cut drug prices could mean longer waits for European patients
Europe’s patients could face longer waits for some new medicines as US efforts to drive down drug prices risk encouraging pharmaceutical companies to delay launches in lower-price markets, according to a new modelling study.
Leaf-peeping by rail: Europe’s best autumn train journeys
Watch nature’s transformation from the comfort of your own seat with these highly-rated rail journeys that are perfect for autumn.
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Rail passengers get automatic right to switch operators for free when trains are cancelled
‘Commonsense change’ looks to end current confusion and put ‘passengers first, not shareholders’ when services are disruptedRail passengers whose trains are cancelled will have the immediate right to travel on other operators’ services to finish their journey without further charge, ministers have announced.The “commonsense change” will take effect from Sunday 20 September, ending the confusion in...
Jack Thorne warns some fellow scriptwriters are using AI ‘to cheat’
Adolescence co-writer criticises government inaction and calls for laws banning secret use of AI to generate scriptsJack Thorne, one of Britain’s most successful screen and stage writers, has warned that some people in his profession are using AI “to cheat”, as he called for laws banning the secret use of the technology to generate scripts.Thorne, who co-wrote the hit Netflix drama Adolescence and...
EU to further tighten migration policy after Ceuta crisis
Under pressure from member states, the European Commission is set to double down on tackling irregular arrivals. Three main options are on the table, and could be announced in the upcoming State of the Union speech.
Somerset ‘festival of ideas’ to measure whether its talks change people’s outlook
Attenders will be asked to take part in tests to see if they have become more open to views they do not agree withFestivalgoers sometimes report feeling they have a fresh perspective of the world when they make their weary way home after a stimulating cultural gathering.A new “festival of ideas” in Somerset is aiming to measure whether the beliefs and ideas of attenders and speakers really are cha...
Data from Greater Bay Area’s 88 million residents to help improve healthcare policy: GSK
British pharmaceutical company GSK is turning to patient data gathered from the 88 million residents of the Greater Bay Area’s 11 cities to speed up drug development in vaccines and cancer care, as officials push for closer cross-border medical cooperation. GSK Hong Kong and Macau general manager Nicholas Teo said patient data was very important because it could form “supplementary evidence” to su...
Politics live: Fugitive developer Jean Nassif tells Icac ‘I’m going to speak my heart’; PM says Coalition golf club grant question ‘a smear’
Follow the day’s news liveGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastHanson’s comments on Albanese’s mother ‘gratuitous and unnecessary’: HumeJane Hume has joined the pile on, blasting Pauline Hanson for her comments about Anthony Albanese’s mother.I think that these comments were gratuitous and unnecessary. And the idea that you would disparage people that have grown up in social ...
Protests break out across Syria over fuel price increases
Demonstrators burn tyres and block highways as protests over increased fuel prices grip Syrian cities.