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Occupied territory or colonial remnant? The nuance behind the British bases in Cyprus

Experts say that it's too emotive to refer to the British Overseas Territories of Akrotiri and Dhekelia in Cyprus as an 'occupation', instead they are colonial remnants that provide mixed benefits to both sides.

Trump administration to confront Australia over Labor’s social media algorithm plan

White House warns trading partners against ‘imposing digital services taxes, fines, and other forms of extortion’ on US tech sectorFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastThe Trump administration will confront Australia over its plan to force digital platforms to take down harmful content and let users opt out of algorithm-ge...

Politics live: Coalition dials up pressure on PM over $6m grant to golf club; three-day manhunt ends as man charged over family axe attack

Follow the day’s news liveGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastAlbanese dismisses concerns over powers in digital duty of care billAnthony Albanese says the Nationals leader, Matt Canavan, is being “disingenuous” over his criticisms that the communications minister, Anika Wells, will have too much power under the new digital duty of care legislation.The eSafety commissioner w...

'You're not alone in the darkness': Gambia president urges calm after violent blackout protests

The country has faced persistent blackouts since June, with some lasting up to 48 hours, residents say.

‘Migration is very much back on the agenda,' EU diplomat forewarns

Good morning. Angela Skujins here on newsletter duty, writing this while I watch the sun rise over the tarmac at Brussels Zaventem airport. I came here outrageously early because Europe Today never stops, and neither does this newsletter!

‘Migration is very much back on the agenda’, EU diplomat forewarns

Good morning. Angela Skujins here on newsletter duty, writing this while I watch the sun rise over the tarmac at Brussels Zaventem airport. I came here outrageously early because Europe Today never stops, and neither does this newsletter!

Immersed in tradition: A guide to celebrating the grape harvest in Portugal's Douro region

The scent of crushed grapes fills the Douro in September. At harvest time, local producers invite tourists to roll up their sleeves and join an immersive journey from vine to glass.

Immersed in tradition: guide to harvest celebrations in Portugal's Douro region

The scent of crushed grapes fills the Douro in September. At harvest time, local producers invite tourists to roll up their sleeves and join an immersive journey from vine to glass.

Eiffel Tower row over Hindu sect BAPS unites French politicians – but divides Indian diaspora

France got a crash course on the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS), a Hindu sect at the heart of an Eiffel Tower strike this week. But for Indians in France who have been trying to raise awareness of far-right Hindu groups, the awareness comes too late. As the 2027 election campaign goes into high gear, some fear the issue will be politicised by the French far right.

Norway to bid farewell to King Harald V with funeral attended by royalty, dignitaries

Norway will bid its final farewell to King Harald V with a funeral paying tribute to the 35-year reign of the popular monarch who died on Aug. 28, aged 89

Singapore floats 122,000 solar panels on a reservoir; cuts 32,000 tonnes CO₂ yearly

Trump takes aim at Canadian alcohol in latest trade war escalation

The US president has escalated his standoff with Ottawa with new tariffs and an alcohol ban, prompting Carney to warn there will be a price to pay for standing firm.

Rubio hails Colombia's new pro-Trump leader De la Espriella on first stop of Latin American tour

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio pledged closer security cooperation with Bogota on the first stop of his three-nation tour of pro-Washington Latin American nations. Rubio hailed the election of Colombian President Abelardo De La Espriella as part of a growing alignment with US interests across the Western Hemisphere.

Between peace and war: Germany's battle against hybrid threats

Sabotage, espionage, disinformation and drone attacks: hybrid threats are on the rise and hitting Germany on multiple fronts. But how can a country protect itself against attacks that are hard to detect and even harder to fend off?

Attacks without a declaration of war: How can Germany protect against hybrid threats

Sabotage, espionage, disinformation and drone attacks: hybrid threats are on the rise and hitting Germany on multiple fronts. But how can a country protect itself against attacks that are hard to detect and even harder to fend off?

Broken gadget? The EU’s repair directive makes manufacturers fix it

The EU’s Right to Repair Directive wants manufacturers to repair your electronics and reduce 35 million tons of waste from broken appliances. Watch the video!

Norway to bid final farewell to King Harald V with funeral attended by royalty and dignitaries

Norway will bid its final farewell to King Harald V with a funeral paying tribute to the 35-year reign of the popular monarch who died on Aug. 28, aged 89

Asian Games venues and athletes unharmed by extensive flooding in Nagoya, Japan

The mayor of Nagoya says athletes who’ve arrived early for the Asian Games were unharmed by extensive flooding that hit the central Japanese city

Why Nepal is demanding climate justice and compensation after deadly floods

Nepal's politicians have said the country is bearing the brunt for climate change caused by other nations.

Asian Games athletes forced to evacuate amid record rainfall in Japan

Rainwater leaked into competition venues a day before some preopening ceremony competitions beginning on Thursday.

'Attack on one is attack on all': Pakistan warns Houthis, invokes Mecca defence pact

Florida Lemurs Aid Rainforest: Visitor encounters fund tree planting; link supports Madagascar

In North Florida, a wildlife center is now home to four red-ruffed lemurs, whose presence aids in funding crucial rainforest restoration projects in Madagascar. Visitor interactions facilitate the planting of thousands of trees each year. These critically endangered lemurs act as ambassadors for conservation, offering Florida visitors a unique opportunity to engage with essential forest preservati...

Thailand probes clinic linked to UK influencer’s penile filler death

Thai authorities said on Wednesday they are investigating a Bangkok clinic where a Nigerian-born British businessman and influencer underwent a penis enlargement procedure that led to his death. A coroner in London last month ruled that the March 6 death of Igho Ubiribo, 43, in the Thai capital was caused by the hyaluronic acid injection he received hours earlier. The case has reignited debate abo...

Politics live: Coalition dials up pressure on PM over $6m grant to golf club

Follow the day’s news liveGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastAlbanese dismisses concerns over powers in digital duty of care billAnthony Albanese says the Nationals leader, Matt Canavan, is being “disingenuous” over his criticisms that the communications minister, Anika Wells, will have too much power under the new digital duty of care legislation.The eSafety commissioner w...

White Australia party is ‘modern manifestation’ of Nazi movement and should be banned, commonwealth tells high court

The former National Socialist Network is challenging ban in high court, arguing law breaches implied freedom of political communicationFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastThe White Australia party is a “modern manifestation” of Adolf Hitler’s Nazi movement and would motivate hate crimes against sections of the country, th...