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Owens Slams Erika Kirk: Conservative firebrand alleges ‘biggest betrayer’; rift over Charlie’s legacy

Candace Owens has intensified her public feud with Erika Kirk, claiming Charlie Kirk was “betrayed” and naming his wife as his “biggest betrayer.” Owens said she initially expected Turning Point USA and Erika to help uncover answers after Charlie’s death but later felt shut out. She also alleged that people connected to Erika targeted her. These remain Owens’ claims and have not been independently...

Iran war live: Heavy fighting erupts in Yemen as Houthis make new push

Heavy fighting underway between advancing Houthi rebels and government forces at two key strongholds.

Iran war live: Commercial ship attacked in Hormuz, killing 1, wounding 4

Latest strike on cargo vessel comes as Iran leaders plan to meet Gulf officials to discuss control over key waterway.

Iran war live: Commercial ship attacked in Hormuz, killing 1, wounding 3

Latest strike on cargo vessel comes as Iran leaders plan to meet Gulf officials to discuss control over key waterway.

Iran war live: Commercial ship attacked in Hormuz killing 1, wounding 3

Latest strike on cargo vessel comes as Iran leaders plan to meet Gulf officials to discuss control over key waterway.

Iran war live: Tens of thousands displaced as Yemen fighting escalates

Houthi forces and Yemen's internationally recognised government trade strikes as fighting intensifies.

Iran war live: Saudi Arabia and Houthis trade strikes over Bab al-Mandeb

Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of launching 129 strikes in 48 hours as fears grow over impact on Riyadh’s oil industry

China’s anti-corruption law is going global. What does it mean for overseas firms?

China’s new draft law on combating cross-border corruption is as much a weapon against foreign interference as it is a tool against illicit financial flows, analysts say. The draft sets out ways to block extraterritorial investigations and to retaliate against foreign anti-corruption enforcement, drawing a firm legal boundary against foreign jurisdictions while establishing its own mechanism to po...

The US and China are racing to build ‘self-improving AI’. Here’s what’s at stake

The US-China race for artificial intelligence dominance has entered a new phase: using AI to build better AI. Leading AI companies in the United States and China are increasingly focused on deploying advanced models to write code, design experiments, and develop training techniques that can be used to improve more powerful models. The ultimate goal is to achieve what the industry refers to as recu...

As Asia rapidly ages, who cares for the carers when they grow old?

Bessie* left the Philippines for Malaysia more than a decade ago to care for other people’s children. She stayed to look after their parents instead. Certified as a carer, she now freelances around Kuala Lumpur’s Klang Valley, earning up to 25 ringgit (US$6) an hour for round-the-clock shifts, with clients providing her meals, transport and housing. “My former employer was very understanding and o...

Australia news live: Hanson ‘not the person I thought she was’, Hastie says; Labor defends ‘opt out’ push for social media algorithms

Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIt’s the fight that dominated parliament this week – and is still going – with Andrew Hastie this morning challenging Pauline Hanson to explain her stance on executing prisoners on the battlefield.A brief recap: Hastie has this week feuded with the One Nation leader over a cartoon video by the party released in late...

Teen rescued after clinging to boat for two days off Alaska

A 15-year-old boy was miraculously rescued after spending two days clinging to his capsized boat in Alaska’s Bering Sea.

Houthis called us to say they don't want to fight US: Trump

US Prez: Iran Likely Behind Attack On Oil Pipeline

Russians seek answers over hundreds missing after Ukraine's 2024 incursion

Officials say more than 300 Russians remain missing after the 2024 Kursk offensive, but no-one really knows the true figure.

Death toll from Philippine ferry fire rises to 76

The Philippine Coast Guard says 41 more bodies have been recovered from the M/V June Aster, with 13 people still missing

Houthis hit Saudi base amid renewed fighting with Yemen government forces

Houthi fighters on Sunday said they used drones and missiles to attack a military base in southern Saudi Arabia as renewed fighting with Yemen’s government forces forced growing numbers of civilians to flee. The attack at the southern Sharurah base targeted “weapons depots and command and control centres that are managing the aggression against our nation and people”, Houthi military spokesman Yah...

Mbappe double helps Real Madrid thump Rayo Vallecano 4–1 in La Liga

Goals from Bellingham and Carreras ease pressure on Madrid manager Mourinho after they lost their last league game.

Alexander Zverev vs Ben Shelton: US Open men’s singles final – all to know

Ben Shelton faces Alexander Zverev in the US final, hoping to end a 23-year drought in Grand Slams for American men.

Elena Rybakina defeats Aryna Sabalenka in US Open women’s singles final

The cool Kazakh lifts the trophy after frustrating Sabalenka in a 6-4, 7-5, 6-2 win in New York as the new world No 1.

AI development needs to slow down: Dario, Altman & Musk

Australia news live: escalating Middle East conflict will see prices rise again, Chris Bowen says

The energy minister says Australia has 41 days’ worth on petrol in strategic reserve. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWestern Australian police have said a man had been shot at a residence on Owen Place in Hamilton Hill, around 4.35am this morning.In a statement, police and St John WA responded and provided emergency first aid to the victim.The ma...

OpenAI IPO will not happen in 2026 amid AI safety fears, Sam Altman says

OpenAI’s decision comes after dire warnings about rapidly progressing technology and lawmakers’ calls for new rulesOpenAI will not go public in 2026, Sam Altman said in a Fortune interview published on Saturday, citing safety concerns over artificial intelligence.“I actually think that, given everything happening with safety, right now would be an ill-advised moment to go public, and we don’t feel...

J.D. Vance group courted Brazil’s Flavio Bolsonaro over anti-China rare earth deal: report

A campaign document belonging to Flavio Bolsonaro, the right-wing front-runner in the presidential election to be held in Brazil next month, offered Washington a rare earths supply chain designed to weaken China’s grip, local news site Amado Mundo reported on Saturday. Written in English and dated March 19, the 22-page presentation was drafted by Andre Marinho, a close Bolsonaro ally who presented...

J.D. Vance network courted Brazil’s Flavio Bolsonaro over anti-China mineral deal: report

A campaign document belonging to Flavio Bolsonaro, the right-wing front-runner in the presidential election to be held in Brazil next month, offered Washington a rare earths supply chain designed to weaken China’s grip, local news site Amado Mundo reported on Saturday. Written in English and dated March 19, the 22-page presentation was drafted by Andre Marinho, a close Bolsonaro ally who presented...

Celine Dion overcomes rare neurological disorder to perform first concert in 6 years

Celine Dion's return to the stage underscored a remarkable comeback after stiff-person syndrome, an incurable condition that causes stiffness and cramps, forced her to cancel shows and cast years of uncertainty over whether she would ever perform again.