Tennis great Djokovic exits US Open in first round amid tears and pain
Novak Djokovic's pursuit of a 25th Grand Slam ends in a five-set defeat to unseeded Argentinian player Mariano Navone.
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Ellie Goulding, Robin Hood, and The Gentlemen: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week
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.
US strikes Iranian launchers in strait of Hormuz, sparking reprisal attack on airbases in Jordan and UAE
US says it attacked Larak Island to prevent launch of sea mines, prompting reprisals against airbases used by US forces, with tanker fire also reported in straitIran has launched retaliatory strikes on airbases in Jordan and the United Arab Emirates after the US attacked Iranian rocket launchers in the strait of Hormuz, the first such hostilities in a month.Hours later, Iranian state TV later repo...
Global coral reef coverage risks irreversible decline, new report warns
Coral reefs make up just 1 percent of ocean coverage, but host a quarter of all life in the sea.
Body of 46-year-old man recovered after Grand Canyon flash flood, park service says
Popular tourist spots, including the Bright Angel Campground, the North Kaibab Trail and Phantom Ranch, home to a historic canteen and dormitories, remained closed on Sunday.
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Heavy school backpacks can strain children's bodies. Here’s how to lighten the load
As back-to-school shopping gets underway, experts warn that overloaded backpacks can strain children's bodies.
Australia news live: Body of newborn baby found in Sydney bin as police concerned for mother’s welfare
Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Australian government is working with Russian officials in a bid to secure the release of Australian Oscar Jenkins, Matt Thistlethwaite says. Speaking to ABC news breakfast, the assistant minister for foreign affairs declined to answer whether a prisoner swap was on the table.Obviously, we try and negotiate a...
Embattled Sydney property developer Bathla warns it could fold by the end of the week
Administrators said it would be forced to close the business if it failed to secure additional funding, revealing hundreds of staff have not been paid for weeksThe administrators of embattled property developer Bathla Group have said the company will fold by the end of the week unless they can secure additional funding to keep it afloat.The insolvency advisory Teneo assumed control of Bathla’s ope...
Nepal on high alert for fresh flooding as death toll rises past 900
More than 3,000 people are still missing after catastrophic flash floods hit following a glacial collapse high in the Himalayan region.
Lower pollution, longer range: How a new type of car tyre is reversing a hidden downside of EVs
Electric cars are cleaner to drive - but their tyres pose a pollution problem. Better materials could help fix the problem.
The hidden bill: How Europe's scorching summers are reshaping national budgets
Another summer of record heat, drought and wildfires is leaving European governments with a bill that will land months later in the form of emergency relief, farm compensation, infrastructure repairs, unpaid taxes and food inflation.
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NHS to offer free high-street cholesterol tests in England
Checks at pharmacies for people aged 40 to 84 are aimed at identifying those at risk of heart attack or strokeThe NHS in England is to offer free finger-prick blood tests for cholesterol on the high street for the first time under plans to reduce heart disease and stroke deaths by a quarter within the next decade.The seven-minute tests will be available at participating pharmacies as part of a nat...
New ranking reveals the 10 best wildlife encounters worth travelling for
From mountain gorilla trekking in Rwanda to African wild dog safaris in Botswana, here’s what you should be booking for your next wild experience.
Australia news live: NSW won’t appeal ruling that found anti-Israel vandalism was not antisemitic; body of newborn baby found in bin in Sydney
Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Australian government is working with Russian officials in a bid to secure the release of Australian Oscar Jenkins, Matt Thistlethwaite says. Speaking to ABC news breakfast, the assistant minister for foreign affairs declined to answer whether a prisoner swap was on the table.Obviously, we try and negotiate a...
Big Finish at the IJF Ecole Mont-Olivet Grand Slam in Lausanne
The inaugural Lausanne Grand Slam concluded in style with spectacular judo, an inclusive kata demonstration and thrilling finals. Bozorov, Olek, Sulamanidze, Fontaine and Tasoev claimed gold as Switzerland celebrated a memorable first edition.
US and Iran trade strikes for first time in weeks
Iran says the attack on Larak Island, the first known US strikes since late July, killed two people and injured two others.
Iran vows 'decisive response' to first US strikes in weeks
Iran says the attack on Larak Island, the first known US strikes since late July, killed two people and injured two others.
Who is the man set to lead Apple into the world of artificial intelligence?
John Ternus takes over as Apple's chief executive on Tuesday, inheriting a company that towers over the smartphone market but trails its rivals in artificial intelligence.
Pakistani nurse to be honoured for saving newborn from deadly hospital fire
A Pakistani nurse who rescued the sole surviving newborn from a hospital nursery fire that killed 14 other infants will receive one of the country’s most prestigious civil awards. Fire engulfed Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, a major government hospital in Islamabad, on Wednesday. A 51-second segment of CCTV footage, widely circulated online, captures Razia Noreen running into the burning ...
US mayor Joe Anderson dies mysteriously at 45 after sudden collapse on Colorado hike
Englewood Mayor Pro Tem Joe Anderson, 45, died after collapsing during a mountain hike in Colorado on Friday, with authorities yet to determine what caused his death.
Yosemite land swap proposal could give private developer road access through the national park
A Nevada-based developer that bought 83 acres outside Yosemite for $4 million in 2024 is seeking a land exchange with the US government. The proposal could give the private property a direct road through a quarter-mile strip of Yosemite National Park. The same access plan was rejected in earlier legal battles, but the Trump administration is now considering it.
China-Nepal floods, Japan to deploy fighter jets to India: 5 weekend reads you missed
We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. What Japan’s coming fighter jet deployment to India means for China Japan plans to deploy fighter jets in India for the first time next month, a decision experts say reflects Tokyo’s desire to streng...
Asean urged to take on Big Tech after Meta’s record payout
Calls are growing for Asean to collectively crack down on Big Tech platforms that spread scams and harmful content, spurred on by Meta Platforms’ landmark US$18 billion US settlement last week. Meta agreed on Wednesday to enact sweeping changes to Instagram and Facebook – including default time limits and content restrictions – as part of the settlement with several US states, which had alleged th...
Authorities in Nepal carry out temporary burials of unidentified flood victims causing public outrage
Temporary burials of hundreds of the catastrophic flood victims have caused public outrage in parts of the country who accused authorities of not following Hindu burial rites and mismanaging the situation.
People return to their flood-ravaged homes in Nepal
Survivors in Nepal’s Nuwakot district are digging through mud and debris for belongings left behind by flash floods.
Russia, China leaders to meet at Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit
The organisation is not officially anti-West, but Russian and Chinese leaders have used it to amplify their worldview.