Football power struggle caused FIFA World Cup plan fallout, says Kushner
Investor Joshua Kushner blames football's 'political dynamics' for FIFA's leadership crisis involving Gianni Infantino.
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Hong Kong school starts academic year without replacing head fired for swearing
A Hong Kong secondary school has begun the new academic year without a principal while authorities vet a replacement for the former head, who was fired for swearing at security guards during a Singapore study trip. Former lawmaker Edmund Wong Chun-sek, who is also a manager of San Wui Commercial Society Secondary School, said on Tuesday that the Education Bureau was currently conducting background...
Ryan Seacrest sells 40-acre Napa Estate for $18.5M after $22M asking price
In a notable real estate move, Ryan Seacrest has sold his stunning Napa Valley estate for eighteen point five million dollars. Spanning forty acres, this meticulously renovated property was purchased by him for fourteen million dollars in two thousand twenty. The estate showcases a sprawling ten thousand seven hundred fifty square foot main house, complete with exceptional amenities, signaling the...
Cigarettes are on the decline in the EU, but how popular are smoking and vaping still?
Despite the EU's goal of creating a "Tobacco-Free Generation" by 2040, more than 16% of people over 16 smoke and vape every single day. Who are the biggest smokers in the bloc?
Tankers attacked as Trump mulls new strikes in "little war" with Iran
Two oil tankers were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz as President Trump threatened further strikes on Iran, while downplaying the "relatively little" 6-month war.
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Nepali principal saves 900 lives as deadly floods approached
Rajendra Dawadi, the principal of a school in Nepal’s Trishuli Valley, describes the moment he evacuated his school before the floods hit, saving the lives of 900 people.
Montenegro manhunt ends with Russian triple-murder suspect dead, police say
According to the interior ministry, the suspect, a 30-year-old Russian, shot dead three employees of a shooting range in Danilovgrad, close to the capital Podgorica.
French rail start-up Velvet gets green light to compete with SNCF on high-speed lines
A new French rail company has secured the first approval needed to launch high-speed services from Paris to cities including Bordeaux, Nantes and Angers, potentially bringing more choice and competition to some of the country’s busiest routes.
Florida clock restored after nearly a century outdoors in a painstaking 700-hour project
In Clearwater, Florida, a remarkable four-faced clock has undergone an impressive restoration, thanks to clockmaker David H. Boyd, who dedicated 700 hours to the project. He skillfully preserved the original dial and hands while integrating new clockworks. This iconic timepiece now proudly graces Cleveland Street again, bridging the city’s rich history with contemporary usability.
Global investors descend on China’s Shenzhen to ride wave of AI and robotics opportunities
Shenzhen, the southern Chinese city home to US-sanctioned telecoms giant Huawei Technologies and drone maker DJI, has seen an influx of investors and business leaders amid rising global interest in Chinese artificial intelligence and robotics. On Tuesday, the tech hub hosted investor conferences led by three international financial institutions – HSBC, UBS and Nomura – with AI, robotics and other ...
Russian drone and missile barrage kills at least 12 in Ukraine’s Kyiv
Russian attacks escalate as EU defence ministers meet in Ireland to discuss Ukraine air defence shortages.
Heavy monsoon rains submerge Islamabad roads and underground
Heavy monsoon rains have submerged roads and flooded houses in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, and Rawalpandi.
Japan's 10-year yield hits 3%, a first since 1996 as rate hikes dominate the G20
Japan's 10-year government bond yield touched 3% on Tuesday for the first time since 1996, part of a deepening global sovereign debt sell-off, while US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent used the G20 finance meeting to press Tokyo for faster rate hikes.
As war fears grow in Europe, Sweden plans mass burials for part of its people
Real body bags, a priest reciting last rites to fictional soldiers, and cold-storage stress tests reveal just how far Sweden is willing to go to prepare its defence.
Sweden rehearses mass military burials as part of largest defence drill in decades
Real body bags, a priest reciting last rites to fictional soldiers, and cold-storage stress tests reveal just how far Sweden is willing to go to prepare its defence.
‘Not welcome’: How Sweden’s far right took over Stockholm Central Station
The Sweden Democrats also posted advertisements on buses suggesting Swedes with Somali heritage apply for repatriation.
Sydney records warmest winter on record as Melbourne equals previous hottest temperatures
New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania just experienced their warmest-ever winters – and BoM says above-average temperatures expected to continueAustralia’s two biggest cities had their hottest and equal hottest winters on record, with three eastern states also breaking temperature records.The Bureau of Meteorology’s (BoM) spring outlook shows above average daytime and nighttime temperatures are e...
Nepal buries unidentified flood victims as families await answers
Nepal authorities are burying unidentified flood victims in temporary graves.
Footage of police officer boasting about punching Sydney anti-Herzog protester raises questions about conduct
Male police officer caught on camera during 9 February protest against visit of Israeli president Isaac HerzogGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastVideo footage has emerged capturing a New South Wales police officer boasting about “punching” a protester in the head “when he was down”, before the protester was charged with assaulting police.Police body-worn camera footage, whi...
UK house prices rise for first time since April, says Nationwide
Average price of home rose 0.2% month on month in August to £275,465 as market awaits interest rate voteUK houses near top state secondary schools cost £40,000 more, research revealsUK house prices increased for the first time in four months in August, according to a leading index, as buyers and sellers remain in a “holding pattern” before an expected increase in interest rates later this year.The...
Ultra-Orthodox Jews celebrate Yeshiva student’s release in Elad amid draft dispute
Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men in Elad welcomed a yeshiva student released from military prison amid Israel’s continuing dispute over Haredi conscription.
Trump suggests he is reviewing US support for UK over Falkland Islands
Comments signal president prepared to use dispute to push UK to raise defence spending and Nato contributionsDonald Trump has suggested he is reconsidering US support for Britain’s sovereignty over the Falkland Islands, in a move likely to strain the “special relationship” between Washington and London.“I always review every position – that’s just one of many,” the US president told reporters in t...
Thai resort prepares to host USS Abraham Lincoln sailors after more than 270 days at sea
Security stepped up in Pattaya before arrival of thousands of sailors and marines, whose deployment was extended due to US war in IranAuthorities in the Thai resort city of Pattaya have stepped up security as they prepare to welcome thousands of sailors and marines from the USS Abraham Lincoln after more than 270 consecutive days at sea.“About 600 officials will provide security and other necessar...
Why US sanctions threats against China aren’t credible
The US threat of sanctions on China because of Beijing’s relationship with Iran isn’t credible. The artificial intelligence bubble and its own precarious bond market make the US more vulnerable to a shock than China. Even if the US risks massive self-harm and kicks major Chinese institutions off SWIFT, the global messaging system enabling dollar-based cross-border payments, it will merely accelera...
Thailand jails activist over royal motorcade live streaming
A Thai court has sentenced a 25-year-old activist to two years in prison for violating the country’s strict royal insult law, a rights group said, with her lawyer on Tuesday vowing to appeal. A criminal court convicted Tantawan Tuatulanon on Monday over a live streaming she aired near a royal motorcade in March 2022, legal advocacy group Thai Lawyers for Human Rights (TLHR) said in a statement. Th...
Tankers attacked as Trump mulls further strikes in "little war" with Iran
Two oil tankers were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz as President Trump threatened further strikes on Iran, while downplaying the "relatively little" 6-month war.
Argentina: Lionel Messi announces end of international career
Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football after 207 appearances for Argentina. With 125 goals to his name, he is by far the top scorer in his national team’s history.