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Police fatally shoot woman who stabbed two people in Times Square

Pamela Cisneros, 49, was wielding two knives when she stabbed a woman, who died in the hospital, and a manNew York City police shot and killed a woman Monday after she stabbed two people in Times Square, city authorities said during a press conference.Jessica Tisch, the New York City police commissioner, described the stabbings as “random and unprovoked” acts carried out by a woman with previous m...

Watch: Moment Duane 'Keffe D' Davis is found guilty of Tupac Shakur's murder

The rapper's killing became one of popular culture's great mysteries, with countless theories but no arrests until 2023.

Times Square stabbing: 1 killed, another critically injured; suspect shot dead by NYPD

Chapel Hill Appearance Cancellation: Club drops Clavicular after opposition; Raleigh show went ahead

Controversial influencer Clavicular’s planned appearance at Still Life in Chapel Hill was canceled after community members organized protests and raised concerns about his online conduct and history. The decision came two days after his Raleigh appearance at The Village nightclub. Clavicular, whose real name is Braden Peters, has built millions of followers through extreme looksmaxxing content and...

Five years after Saied’s power grab, Tunisia’s old grievances resurface

Economic grievances persist while space for dissent has narrowed under President Kais Saied.

Two dead and at least 15 missing after flash flood in Grand Canyon

National Park Service confirms second death from weekend flash flood as area braces for more stormsA second death was confirmed by National Park Service officials on Monday after a flash flood sent a surge of water and debris through an area of the Grand Canyon over the weekend.Dozens of visitors had to be evacuated by helicopter during the deluge, which consumed trails and infrastructure. Fifteen...

EU suspends Brazilian meat imports over antibiotic compliance concerns

The European Union will suspend imports of Brazilian meat and other animal products from Thursday, citing concerns over Brazil’s compliance with EU rules on antibiotic use in livestock. The move affects poultry, beef, eggs and honey, with Brussels offering no timeline for when trade can resume.

Sydney home invasion during which man shot and killed a ‘targeted attack’, police believe

Alleged offenders at large after man in his early 20s fatally shot in early hours of TuesdayFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA man in his early 20s has been fatally shot in an alleged home invasion in Sydney’s south-west that police believe was a “targeted attack”. A homicide investigation is under way, with the allege...

Man shot and killed in Sydney home invasion was ‘targeted attack’, police believe

Alleged offenders at large after man in his early 20s fatally shot in early hours of TuesdayFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA man in his early 20s has been fatally shot in an alleged home invasion in Sydney’s south-west that police believe was a “targeted attack”. A homicide investigation is underway, with the alleged...

Australia news live: China pledges ‘consequences’ over Taiwan’s presence at Pacific Islands Forum; Victorian opposition promises more peak-hour trains

Follow updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast43 Australians still missing, with concerns growing ‘every day, every hour’ that goes by, Wong saysThe foreign affairs minister, Penny Wong, says there are still 43 Australian missing after the flooding in Nepal, saying the government holds grave concerns for their safety that only gets worse as the days go by.This is su...

Nostalgic Post Spurs Backlash: Owens’ Kirk tribute draws criticism; marriage faces fresh questions

Candace Owens sparked fresh online discussion after sharing a throwback photo with late conservative activist Charlie Kirk, writing that their memories still make her smile. The nostalgic post quickly attracted a personal response, with one account questioning why Owens appears to celebrate memories with Kirk while rarely highlighting her husband, George Farmer. The remarks revived scrutiny of Owe...

Shein shares recover after 10% drop on Hong Kong debut

Shein Global Holdings plunged as much as 10 per cent in its Hong Kong trading debut on Tuesday after raising HK$13.6 billion (US$1.7 billion), further shaking market confidence in the company’s valuation. The shares opened flat at the offer price of HK$48.56 before falling as much as 10 per cent to HK$43.72. They later pared most losses, trading at HK$48.50 by market close – a 0.1 per cent drop. S...

Shein shares plunge 10% in Hong Kong debut following US$1.7 billion listing

Shein Global Holdings plunged as much as 10 per cent in its Hong Kong trading debut on Tuesday after raising HK$13.6 billion (US$1.7 billion), further shaking market confidence in the company’s valuation. The shares opened flat at the offer price of HK$48.56 before falling as much as 10 per cent to HK$43.72. They later pared some losses to trade at HK$45.64 as of 9.45am local time. On Monday eveni...

Shein shares plunge up to 28% in grey market ahead of Hong Kong debut

Shein Global Holdings shares plunged in the grey market day ahead of its Hong Kong debut, further shaking market confidence in the company’s valuation. On Monday evening its shares closed 13.1 per cent lower at HK$42.2 after dropping as much as 28 per cent, according to Futu Holdings data. With a board lot size of 100 shares, each lot yielded a loss of HK$636, excluding transaction fees. Shein rai...

Bullying mayor ousted as Japan’s voters reject political abuse

Yokohama’s mayor has become the latest local official in Japan to be forced from office by scandal, as analysts say voters are no longer willing to look the other way. Takeharu Yamanaka reportedly called his staff “human trash” and told a senior official to “commit seppuku” (ritual suicide) if the city failed to win a bid for an international conference. He stepped down on Friday after a prolonged...

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Iran war live: Tehran to ‘reciprocate’ if US abides by June peace deal

President Pezeshkian says Tehran ready to act if Washington follows agreement it signed in June.

Iran war live: Trump vows to strike Iran ‘hard’ after first clash in month

President Donald Trump says the US will respond to Iranian strikes on its personnel in Jordan.

U.S. launches its first strike on Iran in over a month, regime retaliates

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll submitted his resignation to President Trump on Monday. Over the weekend, the war with Iran entered its seventh month, with the first exchange of attacks in weeks. Weijia Jiang reports from the White House.

Investigation into Powerhouse Parramatta museum under way as stop-gap leader steps in

‘Opera House of the west’ still slated to open to the public as scheduled on 7 November, NSW arts minister saysFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn investigation is under way into allegations of misconduct involving senior executives at the soon-to-be-opened Powerhouse Parramatta.The $915m museum in western Sydney, bill...

Rare miracle in Nepal as 6-year-old pulled from jaws of death

Rescuers continued their search, rescue and recovery efforts in Nepal on Monday. Around 4,200 people are still missing, and Nepal's national disaster agency said at least 903 people are dead. Ramy Inocencio reports.

Melting Himalayas? Nepal disaster exposes growing risk of glacial flooding

One of the tragic consequences of global warming. Scientists will tell us whether receding glaciers are to blame for last Wednesday’s ice shelf collapse that triggered a catastrophic flood, cascading down more than 3,000 meters from the Chinese border into Nepal.

Glacial flood death toll surpasses 1,000 in Nepal and Tibet

Rescuers battled mud and debris Monday as the death toll from devastating glacial floods along the China-Nepal border topped 1,000, with nearly 4,500 people still missing. Rescue teams continued a desperate search for survivors as entire communities were swept away.

Glacial flood death toll surpasses 900 in Nepal and Tibet

Rescuers battled mud and debris Monday as the death toll from devastating glacial floods along the China-Nepal border topped 900, with nearly 4,500 people still missing. Rescue teams continued a desperate search for survivors as entire communities were swept away.

Lindsay Clancy Trial: Matt Walsh slams jury delay; warns of ‘dire’ implications

Matt Walsh has strongly criticized the delay in the Lindsay Clancy trial, saying the jury should have reached a verdict much faster. Clancy is accused of killing her three children in 2023. Her defense says postpartum psychosis affected her ability to understand her actions, while prosecutors argue she planned the killings. The jury will continue deliberations Tuesday.