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Iceland's EU referendum: first partial results start to flow in

The first partial results of Iceland's referendum have started to come in, with the Southern Constituency leaning decisively for the 'No'. Voters were asked whether to resume EU accession negotiations, frozen since 2013.Turnout appeared as high as in the 2024 parliamentary elections.

Iceland's EU referendum: polling stations close as Europe awaits results

Polling stations in Iceland's EU referendum closed Saturday at 10 p local time, with vote counting underway and results due overnight. Voters were asked whether to resume EU accession negotiations, frozen since 2013. Turnout appeared as high as in the 2024 parliamentary elections.

Is the Irtysh River the choke-free Arctic shipping gateway that China needs?

As conflicts around the world highlight the vulnerability of global shipping lanes, China and Russia are reportedly weighing the possibility of turning a vast river into an inland cargo route to the rest of the world. At the heart of this ambition is the 4,248km (2,640-mile) Irtysh River, which originates in China’s western Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region and runs through Kazakhstan before flowin...

Palestinian woman and NBC News team reportedly attacked in West Bank

Matt Bradley and crew assaulted while interviewing woman who said settlers had driven family out of homeA Palestinian woman and an NBC News team are reported to have been attacked and injured by masked Israeli settlers in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on Saturday, amid worsening confrontations in the area.Benjamin Netanyahu said he condemned the violence committed “by a handful of rioters”. Conti...

Milo Yiannopoulos deported to U.K. after ICE arrest in U.S.

Yiannopoulos was arrested Thursday at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in Louisiana and detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Jason Arday’s death is not just a ‘woke Cambridge’ tragedy

Three weeks ago, I watched with horror the car crash of Cambridge professor Jason Arday’s public unravelling. You know the story: allegations about plagiarism; then more accusations, headlines and people announcing they had always felt “something was off”. It was less an investigation than a very British public audit involving spreadsheets, screenshots and the enthusiasm normally reserved for catc...

Ontario premier answers Trump’s ‘Lake America’ with giant ‘Lake Ontario’ sign

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has responded to President Trump’s “Lake America” decree with a billboard declaring “Lake Ontario

Anger mounts in Nepal over the government’s response to flash flood

Anger grows in Nepal as flood survivors accuse the government of delays in delivering aid and finding missing relatives.

Is the viral video really Kai Cenat being assaulted by police? Here’s the truth

A misidentified viral video showing a police altercation has led many to erroneously believe that streamer Kai Cenat is involved. The clip, which actually depicts a traffic stop in Arkansas, features a man who resisted an officer's commands. This individual's likeness to Cenat has fueled the false narrative, which quickly gained traction on social media.

Iceland votes in a tight race on whether to resume talks to join the EU

Iceland’s Prime Minister, Kristrún Frostadóttir, cast her vote on Saturday as the country held a referendum.

FBI lowers hiring bar: Getting services from prostitutes, stealing from employer, bestiality not automatic deal-breakers

Norway’s new king pays tribute to his late father as the country mourns

King Haakon VIII says King Harald represented Norway with 'pride and joy', promises to listen to Norwegians as monarch.

Ontario premier slams Trump's order: "It's Lake Ontario now and forever"

Amid an ongoing trade war​ between Canada and the United States, President Trump last week sought to rename Lake Ontario "Lake America" by executive order.

An entrepreneur began melting discarded plastic; within three years his startup had built...

In a remarkable daily effort, workers in Mexico convert plastic waste into robust building panels, driving change for impoverished families. Spearheaded by the social enterprise EcoDom, this eco-friendly solution tackles pressing issues of pollution and inadequate housing. Informal waste collectors benefit significantly from improved purchasing deals, and this sustainable model aims to reach broad...

Missing toll from Nepal, China flood nears 3,000 as race for survivors continues

Rescuers in Nepal and China on Saturday continued to search for the nearly 3,000 people missing after devastating flooding along the border with China engulfed entire villages earlier this week. At least 682 bodies were recovered in both countries, including 675 in Nepal and seven in China.

Gaza runs out of cancer medicines, as Israeli strikes continue

Officials at Gaza’s Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital say cancer medicines have completely run out, as Israeli strikes continue.

Algeria wildfire death toll expected to rise as survivors say nothing left

Algeria says at least 12 people have been killed in wildfires sweeping the northeast, with the toll expected to rise.

Can international diplomacy find a way forward in Libya?

Efforts intensify to break political impasse in a divided country.

August reveals Australians’ big appetite for weight-loss drugs, love for ‘dupe’ brands and an accelerating EV uptake

Reporting season shows how consumers are responding to cost of living pressures and how retailers are respondingGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralians are buying less pizza but more weight-loss drugs. They love “dupes” but don’t enjoy writing letters.Here are five key takeaways from the August reporting season that show what consumers are buying as cost of living pr...

Tennessee governor says he backs airport name change to honor Dolly Parton

Bill Lee says he favors proposal to rename Nashville’s international airport after legendary country singerBill Lee, the Tennessee governor, on Friday said he favored a proposal to rename Nashville’s international airport after legendary country singer Dolly Parton, who died three days earlier at age 80.In a statement, Lee said he and the managers of the airport in Tennessee’s capital city – where...

UK's Tulshi Patel traces mother and aunt's last location in Nepal through TikTok video: 'Waiting to see a tick in WhatsApp messages'

LAPD releases footage of death of man whom police handcuffed and beat

Jose Carlos Hoyoz-Munoz was arrested after a family altercation and restrained for ‘combative’ behaviorA cadre of Los Angeles police officers beat and restrained a handcuffed man in July, minutes before he was found dead in a jail cell, according to newly released body-cam footage.On 15 July, Jose Carlos Hoyoz-Munoz, 58, was found unconscious in his cell at the Van Nuys regional jail. At the time,...

Kick streamer Neon reacts to viral GTA 6 character resembling him after Rockstar’s Netflix showcase

The recent gameplay reveal for GTA 6 has sparked considerable buzz online, especially among gaming enthusiasts. A side mission featured a character reminiscent of Kick streamer Neon, who shared his thrill at possibly inspiring the game's development. During a subsequent livestream, he even recreated the now-famous scene, showcasing how GTA 6 is weaving in contemporary internet phenomena into its n...

The rise of K-Beauty: Can South Korea overtake France?

South Korea’s beauty industry has surpassed the US to become the world’s second-largest cosmetics exporter.

Former Ecuadorian president imprisoned for corruption

Lenín Moreno denies taking bribes from a Chinese firm to secure a contract to build a hydroelectric plant.