Jessica Pegula beats Emma Navarro to set up Sabalenka semifinal at US Open
Pegula claims a 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 win over Navarro in an all-American quarterfinal and will face Sabalenka on Thursday.
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Ex-Hong Kong lawmaker William Wong’s bail extended on 4 traffic offences
Former Hong Kong lawmaker William Wong Kam-fai, who resigned after an alleged drink-driving incident, has been given two months to consider his plea on four traffic offences. Wong, 66, was not required to enter a plea during his first appearance at Sha Tin Court on Wednesday. Defence counsel Paul Tse Wai-chun, also a former legislator, sought a nine-week adjournment to allow time for legal advice....
Possible massacre and cannibalism 7,000 years ago uncovered in Granada
Analysis of nearly 1,000 bones found in three caves in Granada shows that cannibalism was a recurring Neolithic practice, with signs of collective violence, possible rituals and skulls turned into containers.
Delay tactic or genuine solution? Carbon capture under fire again as EU invests in ‘unproven’ technology
Carbon capture and storage has been found to be “technically uncertain and very high cost”.
Getting those steps in does reduce the risk of early death. But it is also the pace that matters
It is not only the number of steps per day but also the walking pace that matters for lowering the risk of early death, according to new research.
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China needs monkeys: lab animal shortage could hinder biotech growth
China’s biotechnology market has “significantly” driven up the demand for primate experimental models as the market recovers, tightening the supply of laboratory monkeys, according to a leading biotech firm. The continued recovery of fundraising and out-licensing deals in innovative drugs in China this year has led to significant growth in the demand for primate experimental models, research firm ...
Why a 50% harvest collapse won't leave shelves short of Champagne
France’s Champagne region is facing an extraordinary harvest collapse. Yet consumers should not expect the number of bottles reaching shops to halve — at least not yet.
Privacy screens and sculpted headrests: What's new in premium economy?
Premium economy is getting an upgrade as airlines make flying more private, comfortable and luxurious – just without the hefty business class price tag.
Burnham urged to tackle inequality with policies including wealth tax
Key thinkers suggest other radical measures in Compass report such as free personal social care and abolishing LordsAndy Burnham should tackle inequality in the UK by introducing a wealth tax, universal free personal social care and bringing gas and electricity networks under public ownership, according to a report from more than a dozen influential thinkers.In the lead-up to the first budget of t...
Europeans want a united Europe but question whether it can get there, study finds
A continent-wide crisis of confidence is creating fertile ground for far-right narratives of decline, report suggestsEuropeans overwhelmingly want a strong, united and independent Europe but question whether it can get there, according to a study that suggests a continent-wide crisis of confidence is creating fertile ground for far-right narratives of decline.The report, based on 5,800 interviews ...
UK airports face more disruption after air traffic control glitch with 250 flights axed
The National Air Traffic Services (NATS) said late on Tuesday it was still working to resolve disruption following a "system issue."
UK airports face more disruption after air traffic control glitch with 177 flights axed
The National Air Traffic Services (NATS) said late on Tuesday it was still working to resolve disruption following a "system issue."
600-year-old tomb of pre-Incan Chimu kingdom found in Peru
Archaeologists in Peru have uncovered an almost intact Chimu funerary platform.
Liberal operative says request to be wired before meeting was ‘silly’ comment, Icac hears
Jeremy Greenwood tells inquiry he does not remember a plan to release a false ‘mistress photo’ relating to David ElliottFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA factional figure has denied he requested to be fitted with a wire before a meeting with fellow Liberals and said he can’t recall a plan to have YouTuber FriendlyJord...
Liberal operative says request to be wired before factional meeting was ‘silly’ comment, Icac hears
Jeremy Greenwood tells inquiry he does not remember a plan to release a false ‘mistress photo’ relating to David ElliottFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA factional figure has denied he requested to be fitted with a wire before a meeting with fellow Liberals and said he can’t recall a plan to have YouTuber FriendlyJord...
‘It’s hell’: father of slain Australian surfers tells Mexico homicide trial about identifying sons’ bodies
Three men are on trial over the death of brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their friend, US citizen Jack Carter Rhoad, in Ensenada The father of two Australian surfers killed in Mexico two years ago testified in court Tuesday that his life had been turned into hell, as the high-profile trial continued into its second day.Three men are charged in the killing of Australian brothers Jake and Call...
Liberal operative says request to be wired before factional funding meeting was ‘silly’ comment, Icac hears
Jeremy Greenwood tells inquiry he does not remember a plan to release a false ‘mistress photo’ relating to David ElliottFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA factional figure has denied he requested to be fitted with a wire before a meeting with fellow Liberals and said he can’t recall a plan to have YouTuber FriendlyJord...
Toxic air after 9/11: Mamdani releases documents showing how New Yorkers were misled
In a significant move, New York City disclosed withheld documents on air quality after 9/11, suggesting that officials may have misrepresented the dangers present post-collapse of the Twin Towers. A memo warned of potential lawsuits for toxic exposure and city liability concerns. There were also fears about asbestos levels and negative public response. This revelation follows a legal challenge fro...
The case for the US going back to the firing squad
John Malcolm of the Meese Institute tells Al Jazeera that the US should ‘go back to a firing squad’.
Politics live: Coalition dials up pressure on PM over $6m grant to golf club; Trump administration warns Australia after social media algorithm reform
Follow the day’s news liveAlbanese 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 will of course provide the advice, but Matt Canavan actually...
US strikes Iranian oil tankers as Tehran targets American base in Jordan
Oil prices edged closer to $100 a barrel after an escalation in the tit-for-tat strikes between the US and Iran.
Hong Kong's first leader after British handover dies
The tenure of Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong's first leader after Britain handed over the city to China, was marked by crises and protests.
Trump gave $45,000 to Natalie Harp and other White House aides as holiday gifts
The president’s substantial holiday gifts to four White House aides were made public via financial disclosures released by the administration Donald Trump gave sizable holiday gifts to four White House aides, according to new financial disclosures released by the administration, including $45,000 to executive assistant Natalie Harp.Communications adviser Margo Martin and deputy director of Oval Of...
Trump slams Australia’s social media crackdown as ‘extortion’
US President Donald Trump has condemned Australia’s recent moves to clamp down on social media – predominantly run by American tech companies – as “a form of extortion”, hinting at more threats to come. “President Trump has unequivocally warned trading partners against imposing digital services taxes, fines, and other forms of extortion on America’s leading technology sector,” White House economic...
Cluster munitions kill, wound over 1,000 globally in 2025
The 1,063 global casualties in 2025 one of the highest annual tolls on record, a report has found.
Conflict over Taiwan would be disastrous, de facto US ambassador warns
The United States remains Taiwan's main international backer and arms supplier despite lack of formal diplomatic ties.
Hong Kong a ‘2-way springboard’ between mainland China and world: John Lee
Hong Kong will continue to serve as a gateway linking belt and road economies with mainland China and global markets, the chief executive has said, underscoring the city’s role in bringing together capital, talent and businesses to advance the national initiative. Speaking at the opening of the annual Belt and Road Summit on Wednesday, John Lee Ka-chiu said more than 60 government and business agr...