Jamaica to file slavery reparations petition during UK visit
Petition to King Charles questions the legality of slavery under English law and UK’s responsibility for reparations.
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Hong Kong’s local schools should not have to brace for the worst
The vast majority of Hong Kong’s students are back in school now. With traffic expected to be horrendous last week, it was good that the government sounded the warning early, urging residents to allow more time for their morning commute. The government did more than that, actually. The Emergency Transport Co-ordination Centre was working at its highest operational tier at 6.30am on September 1 to ...
Australia politics live: Hume claims Labor’s opt-out algorithm bill gives government too much power
Follow the day’s news liveOne Nation has come up with a plan to give people their superannuation earlier, reducing the amount they’ll have at retirement in exchange for a current cash boost.Pauline Hanson says under their plan anyone paying rent or a mortgage can take up to a quarter of their super as a “pay boost” for up to three years. Continue reading...
Nepal’s US$5 billion flood damage tab puts UN climate change fund to the test
Even as rescuers search for the thousands still missing in Nepal after catastrophic flooding that killed 1,250 people, the nation’s leaders face a second immense challenge – how to pay for recovery and rebuilding. The tab is expected to come to at least US$5 billion, an enormous sum for one of Asia’s poorest countries, and the fund it is hoping to tap is new, underfunded and untested. Nepal is see...
Middle East Live: Several killed in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon
At least nine people were killed, including two children, and five others were injured in Israeli strikes on a residential building in a town in southern Lebanon early on Monday, Lebanon's state news agency reported. The Israeli army had demanded early Monday that residents of Deir Zahrani in southern Lebanon leave a specific zone ahead of strikes against Iran-backed Hezbollah. Fol...
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Middle East Live: Israel army orders evacuation of zone in south Lebanon ahead of strikes
The Israeli army demanded early Monday that residents of Deir Zahrani in southern Lebanon leave a specific zone ahead of strikes against Iran-backed Hezbollah. Hezbollah's Al-Manar television channel later reported Israeli airstrikes on Deir Zahrani. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Ancient roots: China pioneering sex therapist warns of rise of ‘relationship blind’ phenomenon
Behind many sexual difficulties lie questions that extend far beyond the confines of the bedroom. After years of assisting clients in navigating issues of intimacy and relationships, one of China’s pioneering sex therapists has observed how gaps in education and communication shape individuals’ most private struggles. Originally from Taiwan, Tong Songzhen began her career as a nurse before attaini...
25 years after 9/11 began America's longest war, the Taliban is back in control
Twenty-five years after 9/11 began America's longest war, and five years after it ended, the Taliban is firmly back in control in Afghanistan. Imtiaz Tyab in Kabul with a look back on America's longest war.
Why is Kenya cracking down on foreign traders and small retailers?
President Ruto says small businesses should be reserved for Kenyans as his government moves against foreign traders.
Germany’s far-right AfD thanks Elon Musk as France warns state election win a ‘serious moment’
Lead candidate in Saxony-Anhalt welcomes further ‘strong’ cooperation with Musk as French minister says ‘We cannot forget our history’The candidate who led the far-right Alternative für Deutschland party to a historic state election victory in Germany has thanked Elon Musk for his support, as one French minister warned that this was a “serious moment” for Europe.The AfD more than doubled its suppo...
Hong Kong’s yuan pool is growing. Can it turn liquidity into global demand?
Hong Kong’s top financial regulators have urged local banks to make greater use of the city’s growing pool of offshore yuan liquidity, while also flagging the need to prepare for a coming wave of autonomous AI systems used in the financial sector. Speaking at the Hong Kong Association of Banks (HKAB) Distinguished Speaker Luncheon, Eddie Yue Wai-man, chief executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Autho...
USS Lincoln heads home as war with Iran escalates
Nearly 5,000 troops aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln are finally heading home after nearly 300 days of deployment. Meanwhile, fighting amplified in the Gulf region over the weekend as the U.S. and Iran traded attacks. Tom Hanson has the details.
Serbia’s Red Star Belgrade honour Ratko Mladic with tifo
Red Star Belgrade fans unveiled a tifo honouring Ratko Mladic at the Belgrade derby with Partizan.
Five dead after Amazon cargo plane crashes at Miami airport
Five people are dead and five seriously injured after a Boeing 767-300 cargo plane "overran" the runway and caught fire, officials say.
US envoys bring ‘more effective’ Ukraine peace proposals to Kyiv, official says
US envoys brought new, “more effective” proposals to Kyiv aimed at ending the war with Russia, a senior Ukrainian presidential official said on Sunday. President Volodymyr Zelensky and US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner described talks positively but announced no breakthrough, as Zelensky warned fighting could continue into winter.
European chamber chief in Hong Kong heads to Brussels to ‘reset city’s image’
The head of the European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong (EuroCham) aims to “reset” perceptions about the financial hub during the organisation’s first-ever “door-knock” mission to Brussels, emphasising that the city remains “significantly, fundamentally” distinct from its mainland Chinese counterparts. With Hong Kong set to unveil its first five-year plan on September 16 – the same day the missi...
Australia news live: Chalmers says next election will be a ‘referendum on super’; new NSW laws to combat organised crime
Follow the day’s news liveOne Nation has come up with a plan to give people their superannuation earlier, reducing the amount they’ll have at retirement in exchange for a current cash boost.Pauline Hanson says under their plan anyone paying rent or a mortgage can take up to a quarter of their super as a “pay boost” for up to three years. Continue reading...
EU to boost Greenland investment amid Trump annexation claims
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is expected to announce increased EU investment in Greenland on Monday, including in critical minerals, satellite communications and renewable energy. Her two-day visit signals support for Greenland and Denmark amid US President Donald Trump’s push for American control of the Arctic territory.
North Korea deploys warship ‘capable of annihilating retaliatory strikes’
Leader Kim Jong Un says vessel will form part of Pyongyang's nuclear response system, strengthen naval forces.
Susan Sarandon says she is losing movie roles because of her support for Palestine
Oscar-winning actor says she and other outspoken critics of Israel have found it ‘impossible’ to get hired by major studiosThe Oscar-winning actor Susan Sarandon has said she is still losing work because of her outspoken support for Palestinians, despite what she described as a broader shift in public opinion against US support for Israel.Speaking at the Venice film festival, where she is promo...
Austria's Islamic headscarf ban in force as under-14s go back to school
The government says the law is intended to protect the rights of young girls, but critics say it is fuelling anti-Muslim feeling.
China marks major tunnel milestone for Central Asia railway bypassing Russia
Fresh off Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Kyrgyzstan, project officials have announced the successful drilling of a key tunnel along the long-stalled China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan (CKU) railway. This marks the first milestone for the flagship project under Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative, offering China a critical trade corridor bypassing Russia. The 210-metre (690-foot) tunnel was the fi...
Nuclear waste plan for Japanese resort town sparks backlash: ‘not our problem’
The rural Japanese town of Hitachiomiya sprawls down the Naka River valley in northwest Ibaraki prefecture, surrounded by lush forests and overlooked by the picturesque Yamizo mountains. Just 140km (87 miles) from Tokyo, its golf courses attract weekend players, while onsen hot spring resorts in the surrounding hills keep local business steady year-round. The local tourism association’s website hi...
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Iran war live: US energy firms ‘legitimate’ targets after tanker attacks
Iran's top negotiator warns US oil-and-gas companies will be hit after Hormuz Strait shipping strikes.
Iran war live: Tehran to announce Hormuz route; Israel kills 11 in Lebanon
Move comes as Iran's top negotiator warns of heavier responses to new attacks after US strikes on Iranian oil tankers.
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Iran war live: Tehran to announce new Hormuz shipping route in coming days
Move comes as Iran's top negotiator warns of heavier responses to new attacks after US strikes on Iranian oil tankers.
Fuentes Criticises Owens Focus: Far-right pundit says she hijacked Kirk tributes; urges return to faith
Nick Fuentes has criticized Candace Owens over her coverage of Charlie Kirk’s death, arguing that the conversation has shifted away from Kirk’s influence on young men. Fuentes said Kirk inspired followers through his faith, work ethic, family values and public message. He also condemned what he described as excessive speculation and personal investigations, urging people to resist cynicism and foc...
Australia news live: Chalmers says next election to be fought on super after One Nation reveals plan; Sydney to get urban solar farm
Follow the day’s news liveOne Nation has come up with a plan to give people their superannuation earlier, reducing the amount they’ll have at retirement in exchange for a current cash boost.Pauline Hanson says under their plan anyone paying rent or a mortgage can take up to a quarter of their super as a “pay boost” for up to three years. Continue reading...