Houthis capture Yemeni town of Mocha: Why it’s important
The Houthi seizure of Mocha threatens global trade routes, severs vital supply lines, and displaces thousands in Yemen.
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Houthis capture Yemeni town of Mocha: Why it matters
The Houthi seizure of Mocha threatens global trade routes, severs vital supply lines, and displaces thousands in Yemen.
ICAC charges ex-HKEX vice-president over alleged failure to declare assets
A former vice-president of Hong Kong’s stock exchange operator has been charged by the city’s corruption watchdog with allegedly failing to comply with a statutory order to declare his assets during a probe. Geoffrey Tong Po‑hang, 39, former vice-president of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX), faces a count of failing to comply with a notice issued under the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance, ...
Ukrainian counteroffensive pushes back Russian forces near Lyman, Russian military bloggers say
Russian military bloggers have said Moscow’s forces have been forced to withdraw from positions near Lyman as Ukrainian troops counterattack, while accusing Russia’s military command of concealing the true situation on the battlefield. The precise scale of Ukraine’s counteroffensive remains unclear.
US supreme court again rejects Missouri congressional maps redrawn to benefit Republicans in midterms
Latest decision appears to set the stage for the state to use its old electoral maps this yearThe US supreme court again rejected a push backed by Donald Trump to overhaul Missouri’s congressional maps in a bid to hand Republicans an edge in November’s midterm elections.Its latest ruling, after days of confusion following conflicting decisions, appears to set the stage for the state to use its old...
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Protests outside Israeli embassy in Bangkok over badly behaved tourists
Protests outside Israeli embassy in Bangkok over badly behaved tourists
Who is Trump trying to exclude from 2030 US census and why does it matter?
Census plan would exclude undocumented immigrants and non-green-card holders, deeming them not 'true inhabitants'.
Florida man scheduled for execution in connection to Hog Trail Murders
Daniel Owen Conahan Jr’s sentence will make him the state’s 15th person executed this yearA Florida man was scheduled for execution on Thursday after being convicted of one of a series of suspected killings that became known as the Hog Trail Murders in the 1990s.Daniel Owen Conahan Jr, 72, was sentenced to die by lethal injection for the 1996 kidnapping and strangling of Richard Allen Montgomery. ...
Brit accused of feeding Russian military intelligence details of UK drone factories
Prosecutors say the case also involves research into signal-jamming equipment and an offer to carry out the sabotage himself.
Psychiatric emergency units: 'serious failings' in several Paris-region hospitals
A report by France's prisons watchdog condemns care conditions that fail to ensure patients' "dignity" or "privacy", amid staff and bed shortages in psychiatry.
Psychiatric emergencies: "serious failings" at several Paris-region hospitals
A report by France's prisons watchdog condemns patient care that fails to ensure their "dignity" or "privacy", amid staff and bed shortages in psychiatry.
Trump’s promise of $5,000 ‘dividend’ for US citizens after midterms met with incredulity
Critics call bid for Republican votes ‘bribery’ and point to potential $1.2tn cost added to existing national debtDonald Trump’s promise of a $5,000 “Trump dividend” for every US citizen if Republicans retain control of the US Congress in November’s midterm elections has sparked incredulity and accusations of bribery.“If the Republicans win, you win with us and you get $5,000,” Trump said during t...
Huawei racketeering trial in US enters second day of testimony
Key witnesses are expected to testify in Chinese tech giant Huawei Technologies’ landmark criminal case on Thursday in Brooklyn, New York, as it enters its second day of testimony. It comes after a US government lawyer told federal jurors on the opening day that Huawei engaged in criminal activities to achieve “growth at any cost”, while a lawyer for the company said that Huawei employees deemed t...
Huawei racketeering trial enters second day of testimony
Key witnesses are expected to testify in Chinese tech giant Huawei Technologies’ landmark criminal case on Thursday in Brooklyn, New York, as it enters its second day of testimony. It comes after a US government lawyer told federal jurors on the opening day that Huawei engaged in criminal activities to achieve “growth at any cost”, while a lawyer for the company said that Huawei employees deemed t...
Huawei racketeering trial enters second day of testimony
A key witness is expected to testify on Chinese tech giant Huawei Technologies’ alleged theft of trade secrets on Thursday as the company’s landmark criminal trial in Brooklyn, New York, enters its second day of testimony. It comes after a US government lawyer told federal jurors on the opening day that Huawei engaged in criminal activities to achieve “growth at any cost”, while a lawyer for the c...
Key witness to testify on alleged Huawei trade secret theft in US racketeering trial
A key witness is expected to testify on Chinese tech giant Huawei Technologies’ alleged theft of trade secrets on Thursday as the company’s landmark criminal trial in Brooklyn, New York, enters its second day of testimony. It comes after a US government lawyer told federal jurors on the opening day that Huawei engaged in criminal activities to achieve “growth at any cost”, while a lawyer for the c...
Huawei racketeering trial turns to alleged trade secret theft from Japan’s Fujitsu
A key witness is expected to testify on Chinese tech giant Huawei Technologies’ alleged theft of trade secrets from Japanese rival Fujitsu on Thursday as the company’s landmark criminal trial in Brooklyn, New York, enters its second day of testimony. It comes after a US government lawyer told federal jurors on the opening day that Huawei engaged in criminal activities to achieve “growth at any cos...
'Infantino is the one who has brought the most to Africa' says Samuel Eto'o
In an interview with FRANCE 24, former football star and current president of the Cameroonian Football Federation Samuel Eto'o spoke about the recent backlash towards FIFA president Gianni Infantino and confirmed he will support him for re-election because of "everything he has brought to African football", adding that the African federations will defend what seems "right to us given the challenge...
‘I’m spending my savings just to survive’: Iran’s economic crisis fuels new protests
Despite severe security risks and an ongoing war, retirees, nurses, workers, teachers and students have held sit-ins and protests across Iran since this summer, most often over economic hardship. With prices going up every few hours, salaries and pensions going unpaid for months, and unemployment increasing, our Observers say life is becoming “impossible”.
Britain brought back wild bison after 6,000 years; their grazing could create new habitats
The historic return of wild bison to Britain, absent for 6,000 years, is made possible by the Blean Bison Project. This initiative not only aims to reinstate these creatures but also to rejuvenate the woodland ecosystem they inhabit. Through their natural grazing and movements, they are instrumental in creating diverse habitats that support biodiversity.
The US had just two 500-foot smokestacks in 1970 and more than 180 by 1985 to dilute pollution
In an effort to mitigate local air pollution, American power companies constructed towering smokestacks, effectively releasing sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides into higher winds. Unfortunately, this practice contributed to acid rain, harming ecosystems throughout North America. In response, Congress revised the Clean Air Act to restrict the use of tall stacks and improve emission control by emph...
US producer inflation tops expectations as energy costs jump amid Iran war
US wholesale inflation picked up more than expected in August, government data showed Thursday, driven by higher energy costs in the month – particularly for diesel – as the US war with Iran continued. Rising prices at the pump are squeezing US households and businesses weeks ahead of key midterm elections, pressuring President Donald Trump’s administration, as average diesel costs hit new highs. ...
Gianni Infantino: French Football Federation withdraws support for FIFA chief
The French Football Federation (FFF) announced Thursday it is withdrawing its support for embattled FIFA boss Gianni Infantino and his bid for reelection as head of football’s governing body. Infantino has faced growing calls to step down over his aborted plan to sell stakes in the World Cup and other football associations, including those of England and Italy, have already withdrawn their backing...
New Jersey built a massive seawall to protect a highway and beach houses from erosion
In New Jersey, the construction of a seawall has safeguarded properties but has inadvertently resulted in the disappearance of the sandy shoreline. The energy from waves is redirected downwards, which has stripped away sand and left no beach visible even during low tide. This hard engineering tactic disrupts the natural flow of sand and hinders the migration of barrier islands.
25 killed after international cargo ship docked in China catches fire
A total of 42 people had been on the vessel, and 17 of them were safely evacuated, state media reported.
Drone display recreates the Twin Towers over New York City
Organisers say each of the 2,977 drones in the display represents a victim of the 9/11 attacks.
Republican seeking to implicate Abdul El-Sayed over 9/11 voted twice against benefits for first responders
Mike Rogers has also helped kill other bills that would have provided healthcare to responders and survivorsMike Rogers, a Michigan Republican US Senate candidate, has sought in recent weeks to create controversy over old tweets his Democratic opponent, Abdul El-Sayed posted about 9/11. He has for example, falsely suggested El-Sayed, who is Muslim, said the US deserved the attack.But, as critics h...
Yemen’s Houthis seize strategic Red Sea city of Mocha
Houthis deliver 'significant blow' to the Yemeni government, expand control over Bab al-Mandeb, analysts say.
Gwyneth Paltrow turned $4.9 million Montecito property into 14,000-sq-ft estate
Gwyneth Paltrow bought about 2.4 acres in Montecito for $4.9 million in 2016, razed the existing structures and embarked on a ground-up project that took about six years. The result was a roughly 14,000-square-foot home powered by solar energy and equipped with a graywater system.
