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Military personnel told last month to stop calling Iran conflict "Operation Epic Fury"

The Pentagon says "Operation Epic Fury" ended on May 5, after an Air Force email last month told service members to stop using the name for ongoing Iran operations.

Mainland Chinese investors buy Hong Kong tech stocks in AI pivot, sell financials

Chinese mainland investors rotated into Hong Kong stocks tied to artificial intelligence and pulled out of companies in traditional industries in August, taking advantage of a market dip to boost bets on the world’s most cutting-edge technology. AI model developer MiniMax Group logged net buying of HK$10.1 billion (US$1.29 billion) last month, the most among the Hong Kong-listed companies availabl...

Low jet flyover of packed Cape Town stadium sparks South Africa safety probe

A low-altitude flyover by two Airlink passenger jets before a rugby match at Cape Town’s DHL Stadium is being reviewed by South African aviation authorities after it drew safety concerns, officials said on Wednesday. The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) said it had obtained flight data recordings and requested additional information from regional carrier Airlink as part of its assess...

Low jet flyover of Cape Town stadium sparks South Africa safety probe

A low-altitude flyover by two Airlink passenger jets before a rugby match at Cape Town’s DHL Stadium is being reviewed by South African aviation authorities after it drew safety concerns, officials said on Wednesday. The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) said it had obtained flight data recordings and requested additional information from regional carrier Airlink as part of its assess...

Middle East live: Iran's army says it attacked US bases in Kuwait, UAE

Iran's army on Thursday said it targeted US bases in the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait, despite US President Donald Trump threatening further strikes. This comes after extensive US bombardment on sites across Iran killed at least 19 people between Tuesday and Wednesday. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

Middle East live: Kuwait army says intercepting missile, drone attack from Iran

Kuwait's army said Thursday it was intercepting a missile and drone attack from Iran as Tehran targeted US allies in the Middle East. Iran launched strikes on US bases in Kuwait, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region after extensive US bombardment on Tuesday of sites across the Islamic republic. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.

Mideast live: Kuwait army says intercepting missile, drone attack from Iran

Kuwait's army said Thursday it was intercepting a missile and drone attack from Iran, as Tehran targeted US allies in the Middle East. Iran has targeted US bases in Kuwait, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region after extensive US bombardment on Tuesday of sites across the Islamic republic. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.

Tens of thousands rally across Spain over Ceuta migrant crisis

Tens of thousands rallied across Spain protesting the government's handling of the Ceuta migrant crisis.

Maltese tycoon acquitted of killing journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia

The last man prosecuted over the 2017 killing of Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia has been acquitted.

US forces board and destroy alleged cartel boat in eastern Pacific

US forces boarded and sank a boat in the eastern Pacific saying it was a floating refueling station for drug-traffickers

Australia’s new environmental protection agency approves coal project, angering climate groups

Queensland open-cut Saraji mine will be able to keep digging until 2055 as Anthony Albanese denies tensions with Pacific leaders over fossil fuelsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia’s new national agency for environmental protection has approved its first coal project, allowing a Queensland open-cut mine to keep...

China rivalry ‘no excuse’: US Democrats allege corruption in Trump’s mining deals

US Democratic lawmakers on Wednesday accused the Donald Trump administration of using the critical minerals contest with China as an excuse for corruption – alleging billions of dollars in deals were enriching the president’s family and friends. “Competition with China is no excuse for abandoning safeguards that prevent taxpayer funds from being misused for private enrichment,” said Linda Sanchez,...

Minneapolis shooting kills two, wounds three police officers

Police say suspected gunman is also dead and that several people, including three officers, were wounded.

US judge partially halts Trump’s latest birthright citizenship order

In Iranian town, a wedding shattered by deadly strike during US air attack

A US missile hit a home in southern Iran where dozens were gathered to celebrate the wedding of a fisherman’s daughter, according to a rights group and Iranian media. Iranian state media said four people – two women and two children – were killed and more than 60 were wounded. The rights group said one of the children, a teenager, was killed by another strike on a nearby communications tower. Heav...

In Iranian town, a wedding was shattered by deadly strike during US air attack

A US missile hit a home in southern Iran where dozens were gathered to celebrate the wedding of a fisherman’s daughter, according to a rights group and Iranian media. Iranian state media said four people – two women and two children – were killed and more than 60 were wounded. The rights group said one of the children, a teenager, was killed by another strike on a nearby communications tower. Heav...

In Iranian town, a wedding party was shattered by deadly strike during US air attack

A US missile hit a home in southern Iran where dozens were gathered to celebrate the wedding of a fisherman’s daughter, according to a rights group and Iranian media. Iranian state media said four people – two women and two children – were killed and more than 60 were wounded. The rights group said one of the children, a teenager, was killed by another strike on a nearby communications tower. Heav...

Molly Ticehurst’s father tells DV murderer he hopes daughter’s screams will haunt him forever

Tony Ticehurst confronts Daniel Billings during sentence hearing in regional NSW, stating: ‘When she died, part of me died with her’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe family of Molly Ticehurst, who was murdered by her abusive ex-boyfriend Daniel Billings in her home in central western New South Wales in 2024, has com...

Hong Kong’s first high-end expo with yachts and supercars to launch in November

Hong Kong will roll out its first cross-industry exhibition for high-end products ranging from haute jewellery to supercars, yachts and private jets in November, as part of efforts to attract big spenders and cement the city as a global conference and event capital. The South China Morning Post learned on Wednesday that the inaugural Festival of Connoisseurs will receive some of the HK$100 million...

Trump doubles down on Canada trade war as talks remain stalled – as it happened

This live blog is now closed.Sign up for the US Breaking News emailAs tensions flare in the mideast with American military forces resuming strikes on Iran, Donald Trump has taken to social media to discuss his ballroom project.“We have hundreds of happy construction workers in D.C. busily doing their job building the finest Ballroom/Military complex anywhere in the World,” Trump said in a truth so...

Exclusive access as the search for Nepal’s tunnel workers intensifies

Al Jazeera’s Jessica Washington gets exclusive access to rescue crews in Rasuwa, Nepal, digging and blasting.

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Trump threatens more strikes as death toll in Iran rises to 18

Trump says US can hit Iran 'anytime we want' as Tehran says deadly strikes, including on wedding party, a war crime.

Hong Kong culture chief pays tribute to late actor and dance pioneer Lau Siu-ming

Hong Kong’s culture chief has paid tribute to veteran actor and dancer Lau Siu-ming’s outstanding artistic achievements and contributions to the cultural sector after his death on Wednesday. Lau, 94, affectionately known as Ming Sir, died at about 6pm on Wednesday, according to media reports citing voice actor Ding Yue. Although the cause of death was not specified, Lau had reportedly been critica...

Hong Kong actor and dance pioneer Lau Siu-ming dies aged 94

Hong Kong veteran actor and dancer Lau Siu-ming has died, with the city’s culture chief paying tribute to his outstanding artistic achievements and contributions to the cultural sector. Lau, 94, affectionately known as Ming Sir, died at about 6pm on Wednesday, according to media reports citing voice actor Ding Yue. Although the cause of death was not specified, Lau had reportedly been critically i...