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BRICS leaders call for 'maximum restraint' as Middle East war threatens unity

BRICS leaders meeting in New Delhi on Saturday unanimously adopted a joint declaration expressing "deep concern" over the war in the Middle East and urged maximum restraint, ​advocating ‌for a "multilateral approach" that respects national ⁠viewpoints. The statement was seen as indirect criticism of US and Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. 

BRICS leaders gather in India as wars and US tensions test unity

BRICS leaders are set to meet in New Delhi on Saturday to discuss trade, investment and global conflicts. Wars in Ukraine and the Middle East and rising US-China tensions testing the bloc’s unity and ambitions for a greater role in global affairs.

BRICS summit set to be dominated by wars in Ukraine and Iran

Leaders of the 11-member BRICS bloc are meeting in New Delhi on Saturday as they seek to expand economic cooperation and push for a greater role for emerging powers in global affairs, while wars in Ukraine and the Middle East test the group’s ability to maintain unity.

Shelton advances to US Open 2026 men’s final for Zverev showdown

On Sunday, Shelton will bid to become to become the first American man to win a Grand Slam title since 2003.

Police freeze HK$30 million in bank account of man who refused to share Mark Six prize

Hong Kong police have frozen HK$30 million (US$3.8 million) held in the bank account of a 36-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of theft after he allegedly refused to split a winning Mark Six jackpot with his colleagues. The arrest was made on Friday after a 53-year-old man reported to police on Wednesday that he was one of 15 colleagues who had chipped in to buy the winning ticket for the...

Around AD 310, an emperor built a lavish bath with three pools and a sauna

Judo Returns to Hungary for Exciting Grand Slam Action

The Hungary Grand Slam 2026 opened in Budapest with a thrilling first day. Giliazova, Ashpiz, Leiva Sanchez, Yotov and Funakubo claimed gold as athletes from 67 nations returned to the Papp Laszlo Arena.

Alarm as Syria plans private jet hub on former torture site

Syrian government plans to turn a former military airport in Damascus into a ⁠hub for private jets are raising alarm among rights groups and residents who say redevelopment could disturb suspected mass graves and override private land claims. Syria’s civil aviation authority said last week it was preparing to reclassify Mezzeh military airport for limited civilian use, focused on private and execu...

Africa world's most active terrorism theatre; reports more than two-thirds of ISIS activity: Report

Thousands of ebikes seized by London councils as anger rises over blocked paths

Operators blame lack of parking and councils bemoan lack of central regulation, as more than 3,000 badly parked bikes seizedLondon boroughs have seized at least 3,000 ebikes this year, a Guardian investigation has found, as hire companies face growing calls to stop bicycles littering streets and blocking pavements.Local authorities across the capital have seized 3,393 hazardously parked or abandon...

US wants Taiwan to ‘serve as cannon fodder’ against mainland China: state media

“Separatists” and the United States are putting Taiwan in greater danger, state broadcaster CCTV warned on Friday after Washington’s de facto ambassador said the island could convince a potential adversary that landing forces would be very difficult. Raymond Greene, the director of the American Institute in Taiwan, said in a keynote address at the 2026 Taipei Security Dialogue on Wednesday that “T...

US wants Taiwan to ‘serve as cannon fodder’ against mainland China: state broadcaster CCTV

“Separatists” and the United States are putting Taiwan in greater danger, China’s state broadcaster CCTV warned on Friday after Washington’s de facto ambassador said the island could convince a potential adversary that landing forces would be very difficult. Raymond Greene, the director of the American Institute in Taiwan, said in a keynote address at the 2026 Taipei Security Dialogue on Wednesday...

330-gram premature Chinese baby defies the odds to reach 2.5kg in 105 days, heads home

A premature baby in southern China, weighing just 330 grams and measuring as large as an adult’s palm, was discharged from the hospital in good health after a 105-day stay. The newborn baby boy was born on May 20, when his mother was only 23 weeks and four days pregnant, at Shenzhen Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital, as reported by the South Daily. Nicknamed Little Zebao, he is recognised as...

Trump will meet with Ireland's leaders before heading to his golf club in Doonbeg

President Donald Trump is landing in Dublin on Saturday for talks with Ireland's president and prime minister

BRICS leaders meet in India as wars and US tensions test the bloc

Leaders of the BRICS nations are meeting in New Delhi on Saturday for a summit focused on trade, investment, and global conflicts

Saudi Arabia has few options as it faces mounting threats from Iran and its allies

Houthi rebels in Yemen are advancing toward a crucial trade chokepoint

Ukraine faces 'toughest winter' since Russia's full-scale invasion, UN official tells BBC

A senior UN official tells the BBC there is a race against the clock to ensure access to power and water through winter.

Hong Kong to table cooling-off period bill for beauty, fitness deals by mid-2027

The Hong Kong government will table a bill at the Legislative Council in the first half of 2027 to introduce a statutory cooling-off period for prepaid beauty and fitness contracts, the commerce chief has said. Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Algernon Yau Ying-wah revealed the timeline on Saturday, two weeks after the government concluded a two-month consultation on the policy prop...

Unvaccinated children, elderly face much higher risk of major flu complications: official

Unvaccinated children and elderly people are four to five times more likely to face serious complications or mortality from flu infections than those who receive vaccinations, a Hong Kong health official has warned, as influenza cases in the city continued to rise. Director of Health Ronald Lam Man-kin issued the warning on Saturday as he pointed out that Hong Kong’s influenza infections had been ...

New Zealand built a power station which became the world's first to use flash steam

‘War on terror’: How 9/11 changed the language of conflict

The events of September 11, 2001 spawned a new lexicon which effectively sanitised the erosion of human rights.

Céline Dion poised for emotional comeback concert in Paris

Céline Dion is set to return to the stage in Paris on Saturday for her first full concert in six years, capping a years-long battle with a rare autoimmune disorder and marking a major milestone in the Canadian superstar’s comeback. 

Celine Dion poised for emotional comeback concert in Paris

Celine Dion is set to return to the stage in Paris on Saturday for her first full concert in six years, capping a years-long battle with a rare autoimmune disorder and marking a major milestone in the Canadian superstar’s comeback. 

Chileans clash over 9/11 military coup legacy

Protesters and police have clashed in Chile, as the country marked 53 years of the military coup.

BRICS meets in India: What’s on the agenda, why it matters

This year's summit comes amid the US-Israel war on Iran, Russia's war on Ukraine and global economic challenges.