Around 2,000 fall ill in Indonesia after eating free school meals
Authorities are investigating several suspected outbreaks amid growing criticism of the scheme.
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Billionaire Leon Black sues US congressional panel over Epstein subpoena
Lawyer accuses House panel investigating sex offender of 'fishing expedition' as lawmaker calls for contempt charges.
Iranian café chain mogul jailed and stripped of assets for backing January protests
Sadegh Saeedinia, manager of the Saeedinia café chain, was convicted of "propaganda against national security" for posting about the January protests on Instagram and encouraging staff to strike, in one of the harshest sentences handed to a private entrepreneur since the unrest.
US feminist icon and journalist Gloria Steinem dies aged 92
The co-founder of Ms. Magazine and celebrated feminist icon Gloria Steinem has died at her home at the age of 92. An internationally recognised activist in the fight for women's equality, she spoke out for the legalisation of abortion, same-sex marriage, and equal pay. She began her journalism career in New York in the 1960s. Politically, she was an outspoken critic of Donald Trump, arguing that t...
How much oil is going through Hormuz? Why data doesn’t match US claims
Trump says the US is helping around 30 ships cross the waterway daily, but ship-tracking data suggests it's fewer.
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How much oil is going through Hormuz? How data doesn’t match US claims
Trump says the US is helping around 30 ships cross the waterway daily, but ship-tracking data suggests it's fewer.
Panama Canal restricts traffic amid Hormuz crisis: Why this matters
Limits on the number of vessels in the canal could create shipping delays and increase freight costs.
Just 4 of 28 lifts at Queen Mary Hospital block set for service once repairs done
Only four of the 28 lifts at Queen Mary Hospital’s new clinical block will operate normally following minor repairs, while work must be carried out on the rest until the end of the year, according to Hong Kong’s architectural authorities. The Architectural Services Department said on Thursday only four lifts serving non‑clinical facilities at the HK$13.5 billion (US$1.72 billion) block were in acc...
Why Ukraine’s drained Kakhovka Dam is strategic for Russia
Small groups of Russian soldiers have been inching forward through the vast, drained Kakhovka reservoir since they blew up the dam in June 2023. Russian forces are infiltrating this “no man’s land” for reconnaissance purposes rather than for a future military offensive, said a military expert.
A dying mother’s wish protects 2,506 acres ranch
David Ellsbury honored his late mother's wish by safeguarding the family's cherished Diamond E Ranch from development. Spanning 2,506 acres, this land is now forever shielded by a land trust, ensuring that future generations can enjoy its unspoiled beauty. The ranching traditions of the family will thrive on this preserved estate.
Jerusalem Daily: Students sing ‘Erase Palestine’
Two Palestinian teens were killed in the occupied West Bank as Israeli settlers and snipers surround a village.
Giorgia Meloni government becomes Italy's longest-lasting since World War II
Italy's first female Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, has surpassed a longevity record set by the late Silvio Berlusconi. When she took office in 2022, many European allies viewed her with unease, given her party's neo-fascist roots. Yet she has governed pragmatically, working within EU institutions and even supporting Ukraine. Domestically, however, she has targeted same-sex parents and clamped do...
France-UK ties and humour celebrated as London receives Bayeux Tapestry
French President Emmanuel #Macron is in #London on the occasion of the #Bayeux Tapestry's exhibition at the #BritishMuseum. The 1,000-year-old work of woven art recounts the Battle of #Hastings, in which William the Conqueror – #KingCharles's ancestor – led the Norman Conquest of #England. An opportunity for the French president, the British PM Andy #Burnham and British monarch to celebrate the st...
Inside the U.K.’s lifesaving treatment for postpartum psychosis
Sofii Lewis believes that had she not received treatment within the U.K.’s trailblazing maternal mental healthcare system after being diagnosed with “tendencies of postpartum psychosis,” both she and Evie might not be alive today.
Hong Kong Nepalese man searches for cousin missing in flood: ‘I cannot sleep’
A Hong Kong Nepalese man is searching for his cousin who is missing after the catastrophic flood struck the Himalayan border between Nepal and Tibet. Y.B. Gurung, a 64-year-old retiree, told the South China Morning Post that he last spoke with his tour guide cousin Raju Gurung, 40, at 8am on August 26, shortly before a massive glacial collapse triggered the flash flood that washed away villages an...
‘I cannot sleep’: Hong Kong Nepalese man searches for cousin missing in flood
A Hong Kong Nepalese man is searching for his cousin who is missing after the catastrophic flood struck the Himalayan border between Nepal and Tibet. Y.B. Gurung, a 64-year-old retiree, told the South China Morning Post that he last spoke with his tour guide cousin Raju Gurung, 40, at 8am on August 26, shortly before a massive glacial collapse triggered the flash flood that washed away villages an...
"Monsters of God" creators on the deep, dark world of reptile smuggling
Eric Goode, the director and executive producer of HBO's "Monsters of God" and Jeremy McBride, an executive producer, sit down with "CBS Mornings" to talk about the show and what they hope audiences will learn.
France tests Tesla self-driving two months after calling it too risky
After a "constructive exchange" on Wednesday evening between Elon Musk and Philippe Tabarot, the transport minister hailed "a new step" in authorising this type of vehicle.
Driverless robotaxis hit the streets of London
London is entering the era of autonomous vehicles: driverless cabs are now available through Uber and British tech firm Wayve in the capital. It marks a setback for Google's Waymo and Chinese giant Baidu, which have been eyeing Europe as a largely untapped market for autonomous vehicles. But for Wayve, it is its first mass-market rollout, and the company now plans to expand to Tokyo and 10 other c...
Murder of Maltese journalist: Campaigner 'devastated' at tycoon's acquittal
A campaigner who has worked on the case of murdered Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia since she was killed by a car bomb in 2017 has spoken of his devastation at the not guilty verdict.
Murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia: Campaigner 'devastated' at tycoon's acquittal
A campaigner who has worked on the case of murdered Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia since she was killed by a car bomb in 2017 has spoken of his devastation at the not guilty verdict.
"I’m devastated by the verdict", says Tom Gibson, Deputy Dir. for Committee to Protect Journalists
A campaigner who has worked on the case of murdered Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia since she was killed by a car bomb in 2017 has spoken of his devastation at the not guilty verdict.
Labour condemns Reform’s plan for £100bn in cuts as ‘half-baked’ and ‘incredibly reckless’ – UK politics live
Labour chair says uch cuts ‘could mean vital public services like hospitals, schools and law enforcement are put at risk’The Electoral Commission has released political donation figures for the second quarter of 2026. They show that Reform UK continues to rake in far more than other parties. Nigel Farage’’s party had declared donations worth £5.3m. Labour got £3.6m, and the Conservatives £2.8m.Mos...
Spanish PM Sanchez says no evidence Morocco orchestrated Ceuta border surge
Spain has found no evidence to conclude that July's deadly border rush from Morocco into its enclave of Ceuta was orchestrated by Moroccan authorities, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Thursday, countering allegations in a Spanish police report. Speaking in parliament, Sanchez responded to claims in the report that emerged this week suggesting the entry of over 70,000 people into Ceuta was ...
Four imprisoned Palestine Action activists appeal ‘terrorism’ sentences
Supporters of those who participated in a raid on an Israeli weapons maker say the sentences set a dangerous precedent.
EU’s ability to defend against invasion remains in doubt, finds official report
Fragmented infrastructure and reliance on US continue to hinder ‘defence readiness’, says European court of auditorsEurope live – latest updatesThe EU’s ability to respond to a foreign invasion by 2030 remains in doubt due to a continuing reliance on the US and fragmented national defence systems, according to a report from its official auditor.The European court of auditors (ECA) said the EU was ...
A year after crash of an iconic Lisbon streetcar, a memorial but no promises for restored service
Lisbon’s iconic funicular streetcars remain halted, with safety questions still unanswered a year after a tragic derailment killed 16 people
Outrage mounts in Malta after acquittal over journalist's murder
Hundreds of people demonstrated in the Maltese capital Valletta after a wealthy businessman was found not guilty of masterminding the murder of an investigative journalist. The verdict on Daphne Caruana Galizia's car-bomb killing in 2017 sparked outrage from Maltese civil society groups and international media freedom organisations. The opposition Nationalist Party, which organised the demonstrati...
Manchester synagogue attack: ministers seek to block MI5 files from inquest
Government lawyers tell coroner disclosing intelligence would pose serious risk to national securityMinisters are seeking to block intelligence material from being heard at an inquest into the death of two men killed in the 2025 Manchester synagogue attack.Lawyers for Shabana Mahmood, the home secretary, told a coroner on Thursday that disclosing the MI5 files would pose a serious risk to national...
Manchester synagogue attack: ministers seek to block M15 files from inquest
Government lawyers tell coroner disclosing intelligence material would pose serious risk to national security Ministers are seeking to block intelligence material from being heard at an inquest into the death of two men killed in the 2025 Manchester synagogue attack.Lawyers for Shabana Mahmood, the home secretary, told a coroner on Thursday that disclosing the MI5 files would pose a serious risk t...