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Ontario student accused in U.S. of taking airport photos for Chinese official

Chris Mathers, a former RCMP officer who runs a private crime and risk consulting firm, said it's common practice for Chinese state security to try to recruit people online.

Palantir CEO Alex Karp says French restrictions on US software are ‘backfiring’

Palantir CEO Alex Karp said on Wednesday French restrictions limiting government use of US-made software were proving counterproductive. His comments followed France’s decision to replace Palantir with domestic provider ChapsVision at intelligence agency DGSI over data sovereignty concerns. Karp said Europe’s regulatory environment was hurting competitiveness.

Venice Film Festival opens with George Clooney, Murdoch film and geopolitics

George Clooney used a Venice Film Festival appearance on Wednesday to weigh in on artificial intelligence, media ownership and US politics while receiving a lifetime achievement award. Clooney warned Hollywood must adapt to AI and criticised growing billionaire control of major media platforms.

Epstein survivors urge billionaire Leon Black to cooperate with House panel

Black called on to comply with subpoenas and appear as required to clarify connections to convicted sex offenderMore than a dozen survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse have called on billionaire Leon Black to appear before the House oversight committee in order to clarify his connections to the late disgraced financier and convicted sex offender.In a letter released on Wednesday, the survivors urge...

Australia news live: Chalmers concedes ‘softness’ in housing market; teen charged after ‘near complete amputation’ of boy’s hand in Sydney

Boy to face court today. Follow the day’s news live.Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA teenage boy will face court today after a “near-complete amputation” of a boy’s hand during an alleged assault in Sydney on Wednesday night.NSW police were called to Redfern about 6pm last night and found a 17-year-old with a partially severed hand.This is not a slogan. This is not a he...

Outrage in Malta as court acquits tycoon in investigative journalist murder case

A Maltese court on Wednesday acquitted tycoon Yorgen Fenech of orchestrating the 2017 car-bomb killing of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, a verdict that drew condemnation from her family and press freedom advocates. Her family said the acquittal denied Caruana Galizia justice, while her son called it a “terrible decision.”

Malta acquits tycoon Yorgen Fenech in investigative journalist murder case

A Maltese court on Wednesday acquitted tycoon Yorgen Fenech of orchestrating the 2017 car-bomb killing of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, a verdict that drew condemnation from her family and press freedom advocates. Her family said the acquittal denied Caruana Galizia justice, while her son called it a “terrible decision.”

Malta acquits tycoon Yorgen Fenech in investigative journalist's murder case

A Maltese court on Wednesday acquitted tycoon Yorgen Fenech of orchestrating the 2017 car-bomb killing of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, a verdict that drew condemnation from her family and press freedom advocates. Her family said the acquittal denied Caruana Galizia justice, while her son called it a “terrible decision.”

News live: Chalmers acknowledges ‘softness in housing market’; Australia sends drones to Nepal

Team of specialist drone operators will help search and rescue effort in aftermath of the deadly Nepal-Tibet floods. Follow the day’s news live.Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastHume says Coalition’s plan isn’t a copy of One Nation and is ‘fully costed’ and ‘fully modelled’ to tackle organised crimeThe deputy opposition leader, Jane Hume, said a new Coalition plan to tackl...

Cassandra Wilson, Grammy-winning jazz singer, dies aged 70

Mississippi-born Wilson, who worked across folk, pop, R&B and country, was once dubbed America’s best singerCassandra Wilson, the two-time Grammy Award-winning jazz singer, songwriter and producer has died. She was 70.Dubbed America’s best singer by Time magazine in 2001, Wilson was best known for her genre-bending voice, which expanded the boundaries of traditional blues-based jazz and worked...

LA Clippers fined $30m by NBA over Leonard scandal

The LA Clippers are fined $30m (£22.2m) by the NBA for violating salary rules over the acquisition of star player Kawhi Leonard.

Is Wintour still en vogue? Met navigates rough seas as Galliano retrospective cancelled

François Picard is pleased to welcome Dana Thomas, author of "Gods and Kings: The Rise and Fall of Alexander McQueen and John Galliano" and the New York Times bestseller "Deluxe: How Luxury Lost Its Luster". The fiery controversy surrounding the Met’s now-cancelled John Galliano retrospective revives the timeless debate over whether we can separate the art from the artist. But our guest argues tha...

Is Wintour still en vogue? Met navigates rough seas as Galliano retrospective sinks into 'Horizons'

François Picard is pleased to welcome Dana Thomas, author of Gods and Kings: The Rise and Fall of Alexander McQueen and John Galliano, and the New York Times bestseller Deluxe: How Luxury Lost Its Luster. The fiery controversy over the Met's now-cancelled John Galliano retrospective challenges the timeless debate over whether art can be separated from the artist. Our guest argues that the key issu...

Is Wintour still en Vogue? The Met navigates rough seas as Galliano's 'Horizons' sparks controversy

François Picard is pleased to welcome Dana Thomas, author of Gods and Kings: The Rise and Fall of Alexander McQueen and John Galliano, and the New York Times bestseller Deluxe: How Luxury Lost Its Luster. The fiery controversy over the Met's now-cancelled John Galliano retrospective challenges the timeless debate over whether art can be separated from the artist. Our guest argues that the key issu...

Republican senator calls on Trump to fire Secretary of Defence Hegseth

Senator Thom Tillis accuses Pentagon chief of 'inept mismanagement' as US military is strained by war on Iran.

Protests in Spain against government's handling of Ceuta migrant crisis

Spanish opposition parties accuse Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of abandoning the residents of Ceuta.

Protests in Spain over government's handling of Ceuta migrant crisis

Spanish opposition parties accuse Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of abandoning the residents of Ceuta.

Andy Burnham targets migrant crisis ahead of Macron’s visit to No 10

PM will aim to centre talks with French president on key foreign policy issues such as Iran, smuggling gangs and EU relationsAndy Burnham will begin the process of courting European leaders when he welcomes Emmanuel Macron as the first foreign head of state to visit him in Downing Street.The prime minister will meet the French president at No 10 on Thursday as he looks to make inroads on a number ...

3 key belt and road connectivities that Hong Kong drives

Recently, I joined Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Algernon Yau Ying-wah in Malaysia for the official opening of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Kuala Lumpur. The occasion marked an elevation in Hong Kong’s economic and trade ties with Malaysia and the broader Southeast Asian region. During the visit, Hong Kong’s Belt and Road Office hosted a forum that brought governmen...

In 1921, a dog's reaction helped pave the way for the discovery of insulin

Scientists removed 285,000 fish from a Wisconsin lake to help walleye, but perch rose 788% instead

Scientists removed about 285,000 centrarchid fish from Wisconsin’s McDermott Lake between 2018 and 2021 to see if reducing competition and predation could help walleye recover. The experiment sharply reduced several fish species and saw yellow perch numbers rise by about 788%. However, researchers found no detectable natural walleye recruitment, showing that removing centrarchids alone did not res...

Israeli PM says Israel is working to overthrow Iran’s government

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that his country is working to overthrow Iran’s government.

Children return to school in DR Congo amid growing concerns over Ebola

Children return to school in DR Congo amid growing concerns over Ebola

South African airline behind daring stadium stunt cancels next flyby

The civil aviation authority says it is also investigating last Saturday's aerial display.

Outrage as Maltese tycoon acquitted of reporter Daphne Caruana Galizia's murder

A Maltese court on Wednesday acquitted tycoon Yorgen Fenech of orchestrating the car-bomb killing of investigative reporter Daphne Caruana Galizia, sparking outrage from her family and media freedom advocates. The wealthy businessman had stood accused of masterminding the 2017 assassination of 53-year-old Caruana Galizia, which sparked unprecedented protests and brought down a government. MaltaTod...