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Russia on Monday said it carried out a "massive strike" on targets in Kyiv and its region as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio denied that Washington had paused intelligence sharing with Ukraine and urged its president Volodymyr Zelensky to focus on ending the war.
Israel’s Arab-led and ultra-Orthodox parties face attacks but could hold the balance of power after October 27 vote.
GDP growth picks up from Q2 amid AI-driven boom in exports.
Albanian police used water cannon and tear gas in Tirana as anti-government protests over university conditions and corruption turned violent.
Eight suspects have been arrested in connection with recent violence in the West Bank including attacks on an American photojournalist and European diplomats, Israeli police have said.
Alberta has the world's fourth-largest proven oil reserves and separatist momentum has been driven by anger over Ottawa's management of the sector.
As Ukraine struck more Russian oil infrastructure, President Trump accused Zelensky of not wanting to end the war with RUssia
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. China cuts US Treasury holdings to 18-year low in August as debt fears mount 2. China warns EU not to ‘fantasise’ on trade approach after ‘kill switch’ threat 3. Landmark China trial achieves 84% e...
In today’s newsletter: Violent riots and looting have dominated the headlines, but the unrest gripping the country and beyond reflects deeper public anger over everyday issuesGood morning. I bet your weekend was better than Emmanuel Macron’s. On Friday, the evening before mass protests that were planned across France, he attended a Céline Dion concert in Paris with his wife, Brigitte, prompting co...
In today’s newsletter: Violent riots and looting have dominated the headlines, but the unrest gripping the country and beyond reflects deeper public anger over everyday issuesGood morning. I bet your weekend was better than Emmanuel Macron’s. On Friday, the evening before mass protests that were planned across France, he attended a Céline Dion concert in Paris with his wife, Brigitte, prompting co...
In the July-September quarter, China recorded an economic growth of 4.5%, surpassing analysts' expectations. While exports showed strong performance, internal demand is tempering due to a sluggish property sector. The International Monetary Fund has projected a 4.5% growth rate for 2026, and Beijing aims for a 4.5%-5% growth this year. Meanwhile, trade imbalance concerns ignite dialogue among trad...
Mark Smith, who moved to Sweden seeking a better life, is now facing possible deportation. After being misinformed about Brexit residency requirements, he and his wife now live in hiding. The couple's application for residency was denied on grounds of not being married at the time. There are broader concerns about the treatment of British citizens under Sweden's residency rules post-Brexit.
Hong Kong police have received nearly 20 more reports of unauthorised credit card transactions for iPhone Duo pre-orders over the weekend, bringing the total amount involved to HK$5 million (US$637,100). A police spokesman said that, as of 9am on Monday, the force had received 130 reports of unauthorised credit card transactions for smartphones amounting to HK$5 million. The cases were temporarily...
Inbound crossings at Hong Kong’s revamped Huanggang Port surged by 366 per cent on Monday afternoon over comparable periods in September, as the first long weekend since its reopening came to a close, with authorities expecting an even greater rush later in the evening. A steady stream of travellers returned to Hong Kong through the checkpoint on Monday, with crowds growing noticeably by 5pm, peak...
Hong Kong’s revamped Huanggang Port handled more than 152,000 crossings on Sunday, with some travellers waiting up to two hours amid congestion that lawmakers attributed to unfamiliarity with new clearance procedures, a surge in traffic and computer system reboots. Immigration Department figures showed the port handled 152,068 crossings, the highest daily total since it opened on October 12. These...
Delano D'Souza is pleased to welcome Gökçe Tuncel, Sociologist and post-doctoral researcher associated with the Université Paris-Est Créteil (UPEC) and the School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences (EHESS) in Paris. What began as a protest over missing teachers and inadequate resources at a high school in Créteil has rapidly evolved into a wider mobilization challenging structural inequal...
Mali's armed forces and their Russian allies have intensified drone strikes against insurgents, resulting in civilian deaths. Human Rights Watch reported that civilian casualties doubled from the previous year during this period. Some drone strikes targeted marketplaces and health centers, causing significant collateral damage. Insurgents have also been implicated in executing soldiers and committ...
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called for a security meeting on Monday to address the violence, which resembled some scenes of chaos and looting in Paris.
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has asked regional authorities to impose "partial curfews" in some cities on Monday evening as France reels from two days of unrest that saw town halls burned down and hundreds of businesses looted. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez earlier admitted that police had "lost control" of the protests in several cities, while the Yellow Vest movement called for a ne...
France's Yellow Vest movement called for a new round of protests on Saturday, dubbed Act II, as the country reeled from two days of unrest that saw town halls burned down and hundreds of businesses looted or damaged. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez earlier admitted that police had "lost control" of the protests in several cities after President Emmanuel Macron rejected his offer to resign. Follow ...
France's Yellow Vest movement called for a new round of protests on Saturday, dubbed Act II, as the country reeled from two days of unrest that saw town halls burned down and hundreds of businesses looted or damaged. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez earlier admitted that police had "lost control" of the protests in several cities after President Emmanuel Macron rejected his offer to resign. Follow ...
French President Emmanuel Macron slammed on Monday security "failures" that he said led to violent protests that rocked the country, but refused the resignation of Interior Minister Laurent Nunez over the crisis. At least 2,400 people were arrested following the unrest that saw town halls burned down and hundreds of businesses looted or damaged. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
French President Emmanuel Macron slammed on Monday security "failures" that he said led to violent protests that rocked the country, but refused the resignation of Interior Minister Laurent Nunez over the crisis. At least 2,400 people were arrested following the unrest that saw town halls burned down and hundreds of businesses looted or damaged. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
US President Donald Trump endorses Netanyahu for Israeli election
Experts warn that it could take 265 years to reach a crucial target to protect 30 per cent of the ocean under the current rate of progress.
A proposed $5bn (€4.45bn) gas network could help five Central Asian countries share supplies and meet winter demand. The ‘Gas Ring’ would link new and existing pipelines, but funding and agreements between governments remain to be finalised.
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Voters to be asked whether province should remain part of Canada or hold second binding independence voteAlbertans are going to the polls to decide their place in Canada, in a referendum that has exposed deep divisions within the province, not least in the separatist movement itself.On Monday, voters will respond to the question of whether Alberta should remain in Canada, or hold a second binding ...
Letter from 150 scientists, MPs and activists calls for action to protect lower-income and minority-ethnic communitiesThe government must hold an inquiry into the unequal impacts of air pollution, 150 scientists, MPs and activists have urged.Research by the Institute for Fiscal Studies shows that across England, lower-income areas have persistently higher levels of air pollution than wealthier are...
