Live headlines from trusted global sources. Click any story to open it on the original website.
In an intriguing study, scientists are examining the unusual habit of chimpanzees who consistently throw stones at designated trees. This behaviour, predominantly seen in adult males accompanied by their loud vocalisations, might indicate a method of communication or territorial assertion. The sustained use of these locations hints at a learned tradition being handed down over generations, sheddin...
Iceland has voted "No" to resuming EU accession talks, shelving membership hopes for years. Europe Today breaks down the result with farming and pro-EU voices from Reykjavík, hears from Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra, and reports from Mons on NATO's spy scandal.
China warned on Monday there was a “major risk” of further glacier collapses and landslides along the border with Nepal as the death toll from last week’s deadly mudslide rose to close to 1,000. The Ministry of Water Resources said there was an ongoing threat along the Cuojian River in Nepal, a waterway that flows into the Purepuqiang River in Tibet, Chinese state broadcaster CCTV reported. Downst...
Rescuers from China and Nepal continued searching landslide- and flood-affected areas on Monday while efforts to reopen roads to the heart of the disaster-hit area at Gyirong Port entered a “critical stage”. The death toll in Nepal had risen to 903 as of 9am on Monday, with 4,247 people still missing, according to data released by the country’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Autho...
A court in Seoul, South Korea, has sentenced Unification Church leader Hak Ja Han to two years in prison
In a remarkable feat of innovation, young inventor Kim Ji-on from South Korea has developed a groundbreaking fire-escape breathing phone grip. This exceptional device features filters designed to absorb toxic gases and trap harmful particles, granting users vital time to escape during a fire emergency. Kim's invention recently garnered a national award, and she intends to generously donate her pri...
The long-running drama reaches Hitler’s rise to power in its final season as its creators reflect on the unsettling parallels between Weimar Germany and the present dayIt’s the global hit TV series that pulled audiences straight into the chaotic hedonism of 1920s Germany, dramatising the brilliance and brittleness of a newly built democratic system with unprecedented ambition.But in the 13 years t...
Chen Ye, a semiconductor quality control expert with more than 16 years of industry experience in the United States, has been appointed as a Qiushi Distinguished Professor at Zhejiang University’s College of Integrated Circuits, the university has announced. The university, based in Hangzhou, overtook Harvard University to become the world’s top academic institution in the 2026 Nature Index, endin...
Chen Ye, a semiconductor quality control expert with more than 16 years of industry experience in the United States, has been appointed as a Qiushi Distinguished Professor at Zhejiang University’s College of Integrated Circuits, the university has announced. The university, based in Hangzhou, recently overtook Harvard University to become the world’s top academic institution in the 2026 Nature Ind...
More than 900 people were killed by the devastating flooding in Nepal, officials in the South Asian country said Monday as the number of those listed as missing almost doubled to 4,247, including 592 foreign nationals.
More than 900 people were killed by the devastating flooding in Nepal, officials in the south Asian country said Monday as the number of those listed as missing almost doubled to 4,247, including 592 foreign nationals.
The death toll in last week’s devastating flooding in Nepal has risen to 903 people, officials said Monday, as the number of those listed as missing nearly doubled to 4,247.
Perrottet disagrees when counsel assisting Peggy Dwyer SC claims brother of former NSW premier is not truthful and ‘constructing evidence’A brother of former premier Dominic Perrottet has told Icac he would lie to a property developer about delivering political outcomes “to keep him on side”, but Charles Perrottet has denied lying to the New South Wales anti-corruption watchdog.Charles Perrottet, ...
Police urge mother to attend hospital after baby’s body discovered in Harrow Road in AuburnFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNew South Wales police have appealed for information to find the mother of a newborn baby boy, whose body was discovered in a rubbish bin in Auburn in Sydney’s south-west on Monday morning.Police ...
A proposal in Malaysia’s Perak state to pay young people 500 ringgit (US$124) for marrying for the first time has triggered a backlash after officials confirmed the scheme could apply to children as young as 15. Critics say extending the state-funded benefit to minors risks legitimising child marriage, reigniting a fraught debate in Malaysia over laws that still allow some under-18s to wed. The on...
A proposal in Malaysia’s Perak state to pay young people 500 ringgit (US$124) for marrying for the first time has triggered a backlash after officials confirmed the scheme could apply to children as young as 15. Critics say extending the state-funded benefit to minors risks legitimising child marriage, reigniting a fraught debate in Malaysia over laws that still allow some under-18s to wed. The on...
Nepal on Monday began mass burials for the hundreds of people killed in catastrophic flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border last week, as authorities announced the death toll had climbed past 900 people. Officials in Nepal and neighbouring China are still searching for more than 4,000 missing people, including hundreds of hydropower plant workers across the remote Himalayan region.
A government clampdown following a spate of dog attacks in Hong Kong has sparked a rush for canine DNA testing, while animal welfare groups warn the aggressive enforcement could trigger a wave of pet abandonments. Amid mounting public backlash over the sudden seizure and impounding of suspected fighting dogs, an advocacy group has urged authorities to introduce a one-year grace period for owners t...
A clampdown in response to a series of dog attacks in Hong Kong has triggered greater demand for genetic testing services for canines, while animal welfare groups have warned the enforcement push could also lead to a wave of pet abandonments. While authorities have received public backlash for seizing and detaining suspected fighting dogs from their owners, an advocacy group has proposed a one-yea...
In today’s newsletter: As rescuers search for survivors after catastrophic floods, the disaster offers a stark warning about the climate risks facing the region, and the worldGood morning. Over the weekend, rescue workers in Nepal and Tibet raced to find people who are still trapped in villages affected by catastrophic flash floods. As of this morning, the death toll stands at 903, and more than 4...
Chinese markets are booming with new public share listings driven by the craze for artificial intelligence
Declan Rice continues to star for Arsenal, who may add Julian Alvarez to ranks, but hosts Villa are sore from sales.
An official survey shows China's factory activity improved in August, with export demand holding strong
An election in eastern Germany on Sunday could produce the first far-right state governor in the country’s post-World War II history
One person has died, and around 15 people are missing or unaccounted for after a major flash flood at the Grand Canyon.
Novak Djokovic's pursuit of a 25th Grand Slam ends in a five-set defeat to unseeded Argentinian player Mariano Navone.
Among this week's highlights are A24's dark and violent take on Robin Hood, Ellie Goulding's new album, and the return of Guy Ritchie's stylish gangster series.
