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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says he believes Japan’s government and central bank will take action that leads to a stronger yen, signalling a strong chance of a Bank of Japan (BOJ) interest rate hike in September. The remarks to CNBC on Monday followed those by Bessent a day earlier, when said he expected BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda to “do the right thing” on monetary policy to combat yen decl...
Pamela Cisneros, 49, was wielding two knives when she stabbed a woman, who died in the hospital, and a manNew York City police shot and killed a woman Monday after she stabbed two people in Times Square, city authorities said during a press conference.Jessica Tisch, the New York City police commissioner, described the stabbings as “random and unprovoked” acts carried out by a woman with previous m...
The rapper's killing became one of popular culture's great mysteries, with countless theories but no arrests until 2023.
Controversial influencer Clavicular’s planned appearance at Still Life in Chapel Hill was canceled after community members organized protests and raised concerns about his online conduct and history. The decision came two days after his Raleigh appearance at The Village nightclub. Clavicular, whose real name is Braden Peters, has built millions of followers through extreme looksmaxxing content and...
Economic grievances persist while space for dissent has narrowed under President Kais Saied.
National Park Service confirms second death from weekend flash flood as area braces for more stormsA second death was confirmed by National Park Service officials on Monday after a flash flood sent a surge of water and debris through an area of the Grand Canyon over the weekend.Dozens of visitors had to be evacuated by helicopter during the deluge, which consumed trails and infrastructure. Fifteen...
The European Union will suspend imports of Brazilian meat and other animal products from Thursday, citing concerns over Brazil’s compliance with EU rules on antibiotic use in livestock. The move affects poultry, beef, eggs and honey, with Brussels offering no timeline for when trade can resume.
Alleged offenders at large after man in his early 20s fatally shot in early hours of TuesdayFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA man in his early 20s has been fatally shot in an alleged home invasion in Sydney’s south-west that police believe was a “targeted attack”. A homicide investigation is under way, with the allege...
Alleged offenders at large after man in his early 20s fatally shot in early hours of TuesdayFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA man in his early 20s has been fatally shot in an alleged home invasion in Sydney’s south-west that police believe was a “targeted attack”. A homicide investigation is underway, with the alleged...
Follow updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast43 Australians still missing, with concerns growing ‘every day, every hour’ that goes by, Wong saysThe foreign affairs minister, Penny Wong, says there are still 43 Australian missing after the flooding in Nepal, saying the government holds grave concerns for their safety that only gets worse as the days go by.This is su...
Candace Owens sparked fresh online discussion after sharing a throwback photo with late conservative activist Charlie Kirk, writing that their memories still make her smile. The nostalgic post quickly attracted a personal response, with one account questioning why Owens appears to celebrate memories with Kirk while rarely highlighting her husband, George Farmer. The remarks revived scrutiny of Owe...
Shein Global Holdings plunged as much as 10 per cent in its Hong Kong trading debut on Tuesday after raising HK$13.6 billion (US$1.7 billion), further shaking market confidence in the company’s valuation. The shares opened flat at the offer price of HK$48.56 before falling as much as 10 per cent to HK$43.72. They later pared most losses, trading at HK$48.50 by market close – a 0.1 per cent drop. S...
Shein Global Holdings plunged as much as 10 per cent in its Hong Kong trading debut on Tuesday after raising HK$13.6 billion (US$1.7 billion), further shaking market confidence in the company’s valuation. The shares opened flat at the offer price of HK$48.56 before falling as much as 10 per cent to HK$43.72. They later pared some losses to trade at HK$45.64 as of 9.45am local time. On Monday eveni...
Shein Global Holdings shares plunged in the grey market day ahead of its Hong Kong debut, further shaking market confidence in the company’s valuation. On Monday evening its shares closed 13.1 per cent lower at HK$42.2 after dropping as much as 28 per cent, according to Futu Holdings data. With a board lot size of 100 shares, each lot yielded a loss of HK$636, excluding transaction fees. Shein rai...
Yokohama’s mayor has become the latest local official in Japan to be forced from office by scandal, as analysts say voters are no longer willing to look the other way. Takeharu Yamanaka reportedly called his staff “human trash” and told a senior official to “commit seppuku” (ritual suicide) if the city failed to win a bid for an international conference. He stepped down on Friday after a prolonged...
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President Pezeshkian says Tehran ready to act if Washington follows agreement it signed in June.
President Donald Trump says the US will respond to Iranian strikes on its personnel in Jordan.
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll submitted his resignation to President Trump on Monday. Over the weekend, the war with Iran entered its seventh month, with the first exchange of attacks in weeks. Weijia Jiang reports from the White House.
‘Opera House of the west’ still slated to open to the public as scheduled on 7 November, NSW arts minister saysFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn investigation is under way into allegations of misconduct involving senior executives at the soon-to-be-opened Powerhouse Parramatta.The $915m museum in western Sydney, bill...
Rescuers continued their search, rescue and recovery efforts in Nepal on Monday. Around 4,200 people are still missing, and Nepal's national disaster agency said at least 903 people are dead. Ramy Inocencio reports.
One of the tragic consequences of global warming. Scientists will tell us whether receding glaciers are to blame for last Wednesday’s ice shelf collapse that triggered a catastrophic flood, cascading down more than 3,000 meters from the Chinese border into Nepal.
Rescuers battled mud and debris Monday as the death toll from devastating glacial floods along the China-Nepal border topped 1,000, with nearly 4,500 people still missing. Rescue teams continued a desperate search for survivors as entire communities were swept away.
Rescuers battled mud and debris Monday as the death toll from devastating glacial floods along the China-Nepal border topped 900, with nearly 4,500 people still missing. Rescue teams continued a desperate search for survivors as entire communities were swept away.
Matt Walsh has strongly criticized the delay in the Lindsay Clancy trial, saying the jury should have reached a verdict much faster. Clancy is accused of killing her three children in 2023. Her defense says postpartum psychosis affected her ability to understand her actions, while prosecutors argue she planned the killings. The jury will continue deliberations Tuesday.
Some elite schools in Hong Kong have been criticised for failing to provide sufficient learning opportunities or challenging tasks to stretch top performers, with reviewers urging teachers to design questions and tasks with greater depth. The remarks appeared in the Education Bureau’s External School Review reports, which assessed 68 secondary and primary institutions. Some institutions were told ...
Army secretary's resignation follows months of tensions with US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, US media reports say.
Five years into Taliban rule, Afghan women continue pushing back against severe restrictions placed on them, including bans on education. NBC News' Daniele Hamadjian speaks with a few who are finding new ways to bypass those laws.
A woman randomly stabbed two people in New York City’s Times Square on Monday, killing one woman, and then was fatally shot by police, according to officials. The shooting happened just before 4.30pm next to a New York Police Department substation, just outside One Times Square, the building that hosts the city’s annual New Year’s Eve ball drop celebration. It is one of the most heavily touristed ...
