‘Not dolls to play with’: Afghan medical students face Pakistan expulsion
Students say they were legally admitted and funded to study in Pakistan, but now face being sent home mid-degree.
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Hong Kong star Deanie Ip wins best actress at Venice Film Festival – from the SCMP archive
This article was published on September 12, 2011. Veteran Ip wins best actress in Venice by Adrian Wan Veteran Hong Kong movie star Deanie Ip Tak-han was named best actress at the Venice Film Festival for her portrayal of an ageing domestic servant in Ann Hui On-wah’s film A Simple Life (Tao Jie). The award, a first for a Hongkonger, was a crowning achievement for the 63-year-old Ip, who returned ...
1,700 passengers boarded an Alaska cruise, only for Royal Caribbean to cancel it two days later
Royal Caribbean cancelled an Alaska cruise after around 1,700 passengers had already boarded the ship in Vancouver. The seven-night sailing was delayed because of an unspecified technical issue and was later cancelled after passengers spent two days waiting on board. Guests were offered refunds, future cruise credit and help with travel changes.
'One of the most powerful messages she ever made': Princess Diana's 'Revenge Dress' to go up for auction
The infamous ‘Revenge Dress’, interpreted as having been worn by Diana "in revenge" for the televised admission of adultery by then-Prince Charles, is going up for auction for the first time since 1997. Part of the proceeds from the sale will be donated to NHS Lothian Charity.
New battery-powered trains to ‘bring faster journeys to the north’
No 10 says new fleet of trains built in Derby will support 6,000 jobs across UKA fleet of battery-powered trains is to be built to “bring faster, more reliable journeys to the north”, Downing Street has announced.The 29 trains, which will be run by TransPennine Express, will be built at Alstom’s Litchurch Lane works in Derby from 2028, supporting 350 local jobs, and nearly 6,000 across the UK, acc...
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War, sanctions and inflation leave Iran short of hundreds of medicines
Prices for basic medicines such as paracetamol and insulin have skyrocketed amid major shortages of less common pharmaceuticals. More than 70% of healthcare costs in Iran are paid out of pocket, leaving the most vulnerable patients unable to afford treatment.
Umno seeks early Malaysian election to cement conservative Malay bloc
Malaysia’s Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi on Friday called for the general election to be held immediately, in the once-dominant Malay party’s clearest indication yet that it was looking beyond the country’s current governing alliance ahead of the next election. The call comes as Umno deepens ties with opposition Islamist party the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS), buoyed by recent state victo...
Welcome to the Riga and the Baltic military-industrial complex
Good morning. Angela Skujins penning this Friday newsletter from the bitter Baltics, where I’ve just spent the last few days immersed in beetroot soup, battlefield tactics and the scintillating spirit of the rīdzinieki, aka Rigan people.
Thousands of flags honour 9/11 victims at Malibu university
Nearly 3,000 American flags fill Pepperdine University's Malibu campus as visitors gather to remember the victims of the September 11 attacks.
Europeans are skipping family visits and medical appointments to pay energy and fuel bills, study finds
The rising cost of fuel and energy bills is hammering Europeans, with some taking extreme measures to offset higher prices, such as giving up on medical care. However, not all of them are affected equally.
US coastguard sails into troubled waters with mission to counter China in Pacific
The United States is leaning on its coastguard to reinforce its presence in the western Pacific as its navy comes under increasing strain in the Middle East. Although this move may be seen as a lower-risk way of countering Beijing’s growing presence in the region, increasing US cooperation with the Taiwanese coastguard risks further mainland Chinese pressure on the island. Recently, the US announc...
US coastguards sail into troubled waters with mission to counter China in Pacific
The United States is leaning on its coastguard to reinforce its presence in the West Pacific as its navy comes under increasing strain in the Middle East. Although this move may be seen as a lower-risk way of countering Beijing’s growing presence in the region, increasing US cooperation with the Taiwanese coastguard risks further mainland Chinese pressure on the island. Recently, the US announced ...
US Treasury yield hits 19-year high, Japanese yen strengthens: the numbers moving markets
China’s buoyant stock market lifted brokers’ earnings in the first half, while Hong Kong saw continued growth in retirement assets. Beyond China, a strengthening yen and Washington’s Treasury buy-back programme highlighted shifting dynamics in global currency and bond markets. Here are some of the figures that have drawn the most market attention this week. Chinese brokerage revenue jumps more tha...
$250M crypto fraud allegedly funded six homes, Lamborghinis and dozens of Louis Vuitton bags
Christopher Alexander Delgado admitted to a $250 million crypto fraud scheme. His company, Goliath Ventures, promised investor returns from liquidity pools. Instead, funds paid earlier investors and funded a lavish personal lifestyle. Delgado purchased numerous luxury properties, vehicles, and designer accessories. He now faces significant prison time and asset forfeiture for his actions.
After Trump renamed Lake Ontario, Pennsylvania Republican seeks ‘Lake Pennsylvania’ for Erie
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing federal agencies to rename Lake Ontario as “Lake America” on US maps, documents and databases. Canada has rejected the move, while several US governors have also said they will continue calling it Lake Ontario. The decision comes amid rising trade tensions between Washington and Ottawa.
Brazil meat ban ‘reversing expectations’ of EU-Mercosur deal, ambassador warns
Brussels' suspension of Brazilian meat imports undermines key benefits of the EU-Mercosur trade deal which Brazil paid a high price to secure, the country’s ambassador to the EU has said.
The machines fighting for men on Ukraine’s battlefront
In a cramped workshop near the front in northeastern Ukraine, military mechanic “Chimera” is helping prepare his unit’s robot forces for battle. Lined up in a row, the four-wheeled unmanned vehicles known as “Hyenas” will crawl towards Russian lines with their payload of explosives and attack an enemy dugout or halt an advance. Similar models have captured Russian prisoners, said Chimera, 44, who...
The machines fighting men on Ukraine’s battlefront
In a cramped workshop near the front in northeastern Ukraine, military mechanic “Chimera” is helping prepare his unit’s robot forces for battle. Lined up in a row, the four-wheeled unmanned vehicles known as “Hyenas” will crawl towards Russian lines with their payload of explosives and attack an enemy dugout or halt an advance. Similar models have captured Russian prisoners, said Chimera, 44, who...
Vance calls Democrats 'party of hatred' as he seizes MAGA spotlight
US Vice President JD Vance launched a virulent attack on the Democratic Party Thursday, accusing them of being the "party of hatred" at day two of the Republican convention ahead of the November midterm elections. With public support for President Donald Trump at record lows, Republican figures are increasingly trying to frame their opponents as dangerous political extremists.
Vance tries to label Democrats as 'party of hatred' as he seizes MAGA spotlight
US Vice President JD Vance launched a virulent attack on the Democratic Party Thursday, accusing them of being the "party of hatred" at day two of the Republican convention ahead of the November midterm elections. With public support for President Donald Trump at record lows, Republican figures are increasingly trying to frame their opponents as dangerous political extremists.
Indonesia steps in to save baby orangutans found motherless at Indian forest
Indonesian authorities are working to repatriate five baby orangutans allegedly trafficked to India, where they were found motherless in a forest, Jakarta’s forestry ministry said on Friday. The critically endangered animals were found on Tuesday by rangers patrolling in the Balasore district of India’s eastern Odisha state. Authorities suspect the primates, known for their shaggy red fur, were tr...
Iran-backed Houthi rebels take strategic port city in Yemen, raising threat to Red Sea shipping
The Iran-backed Houthi rebel group has taken control of Yemen's strategic Red Sea port city of Mokha
One flight cancelled every three days due to staff shortages – as it happened
This blog is now closedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast‘Profound’ increase in death rate for welfare recipients, report findsPeople receiving an income support including disability, unemployment or carers payments had an average mortality rate more than nine times higher than people who did not access the welfare system, AAP reports.I think if One Nation and the Greens a...
Australia news live: One flight cancelled every three days due to staff shortages – as it happened
This blog is now closedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast‘Profound’ increase in death rate for welfare recipients, report findsPeople receiving an income support including disability, unemployment or carers payments had an average mortality rate more than nine times higher than people who did not access the welfare system, AAP reports.I think if One Nation and the Greens a...
BRICS leaders arrive in India ahead of two-day summit as global conflicts set to take centre stage
Chinese President Xi Jinping is also set to attend the two-day summit, in what would be his first visit to India since 2019.
Rubio pledges US won't take unilateral action against drug trafficking despite recent strikes
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has pledged that the U.S. wouldn't take military action against drug traffickers in Latin American countries without the approval of its allies
EU needs to 'pin down' Ukraine's exact budget needs, Dombrovskis tells Euronews
In an interview with Euronews, Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis says the "open questions" surrounding Ukraine's budget needs must first be clarified. Kyiv has asked its allies to plug a €23 billion funding shortfall.
Israel strike on Hezbollah tunnel triggers earthquake-like tremor
Israel has destroyed a network of Hezbollah tunnels in southern Lebanon - triggering a 4.1 magnitude tremor in the area.
4.1 magnitude tremor recorded after Israel destroys Hezbollah tunnel network in Lebanon
Israel has destroyed a network of Hezbollah tunnels in southern Lebanon - triggering a 4.1 magnitude tremor in the area.
Carney calls Trump’s latest trade measures ‘relatively modest,’ signals restraint
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney signaled that Canada may hold off on further retaliation against President Donald Trump’s latest trade measures, calling them “relatively modest” compared to earlier U.S. actions