Singapore-flagged container ship crashes into riverbank in India
A Singapore-flagged container ship crashed into a bank of the Hooghly River in eastern India.
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Australian jury convicts ex-Catholic bishop of sexually abusing 2 men
An Australian jury on Thursday convicted a former Catholic bishop renowned for hosting alcohol-fuelled house parties of sexually abusing two young Indigenous men. The District Court of Western Australia jury convicted Christopher Saunders, 76, of 13 out of 19 charges of sexual abuse that allegedly occurred between 2008 and 2019 in his sprawling diocese on the country’s tropical northwest coast. Pr...
Harry Potter fans forced a power cable between UK and Ireland to be relocated as it would desecrate the 'grave' of Dobby
In a heartwarming victory for Harry Potter fans, a significant power cable, originally set to cross Dobby the elf's cherished fictional grave, was successfully rerouted. The Greenlink interconnector project, valued in the multimillions, was adjusted to preserve this beloved memorial. Developers resorted to horizontal drilling to lay the cable underground, safeguarding Dobby's resting place on Fres...
Yemeni forces say Houthi attack repelled in Taiz amid escalation
Military escalation continues for days after the Yemeni government announced it is attacking Houthi positions.
La Liga: What to know ahead of new 2026-27 football season
Predictions, news and transfer latest ahead of the new La Liga season, as Barcelona and Real Madrid renew title rivalry.
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Michigan to remove the Sanback Dam in 2026, restoring 14 wetland acres and protecting more than 70 downstream miles
The historic removal of a dam in Michigan, over a century old, is set to rejuvenate the region's natural ecosystems. This collaborative project will facilitate the movement of aquatic life by clearing upstream habitats while addressing the environmental threats posed by polluted sediments. Restoration efforts will focus on enhancing wetlands and safeguarding vital cold water habitats downstream, f...
Fabien Barthez to coach France's goalkeepers under former teammate Zidane
Former France international Fabien Barthez was put in charge of the national team's goalkeepers on Thursday under newly appointed head coach Zinedine Zidane, reuniting two legends of French football who carried Les Bleus to World Cup and Euro titles in 1998 and 2000.
Fabien Barthez joins Zidane's new France coaching setup
World Cup-winning goalkeeper Fabien Barthez will join the staff of new France head coach Zinedine Zidane, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced Thursday.
Nigel Farage faces off against Count Binface in special election denounced as a stunt
A special election is taking place Thursday in the seaside town of Clacton, just east of London
Indonesia eyes mass production of home-grown EVs by 2028
Indonesia hopes to start the mass production of home-grown electric cars no later than 2028, President Prabowo Subianto said on Thursday, in an effort to increase the adoption of electric vehicles in Southeast Asia’s largest economy. The president said the government is currently building a huge factory complex to manufacture the electric cars in the Subang region of West Java province. Prabowo...
Search for Colombia earthquake survivors enters critical window
Tons of aid from regional partners began to roll into Colombia on Wednesday, as the search for survivors in the rubble of a powerful earthquake grew more desperate after the temblor razed buildings, buckled roads and crushed cars.
Hong Kong woman acquitted of protest-related charges after return from Australia
A Hong Kong woman who returned from Australia has been acquitted of two charges linked to the 2019 anti-government protests, after a magistrate found insufficient evidence that she was involved in the unrest. Eastern Court ruled on Thursday that prosecutors had failed to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that casino cashier Ami Chan Hui-ching, 21, carried two laser pointers and three bottles of spra...
The 11 key achievements of China’s ‘iron premier’ Zhu Rongji – in his own words
Known for his sharp intellect, no-nonsense demeanour and relentless drive for reform, China’s former premier Zhu Rongji was the primary architect of the country’s transition from an isolated, rigidly planned economy to a market-driven titan connected to the rest of the world. During his tenure from 1998 to 2003, he engineered an economic “soft landing”, steered the nation through the Asian Financi...
Chawinga sisters shine as Malawi reach Women's Africa Cup of Nations final
Malawi continued their giant-killing run at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations as they defeated Algeria 3-1 on Wednesday with goals from Chawinga sisters Tabitha and Temwa to book a place in the final. They go on to face Cameroon, who beat hosts Morocco in a penalty shootout in the other semi-final.
Historic Valbonne estate loved by Duran Duran is now up for sale
Located near the village of Valbonne, Domaine de La Sylviane reveals a quieter side of the French Riviera where centuries-old town squares, olive groves and Provençal heritage remain virtually untouched.
Vietnam’s warship project signals modernisation, bamboo diplomacy balance
Vietnam’s construction of its most ambitious warship to date signals its ambition to develop a self-sufficient defence industry and assert its maritime interests. However, the country is expected to remain dependent on foreign technology for high-end engines, sensors and other critical systems even as it builds its defence manufacturing capabilities, according to analysts. The frigate is being bui...
Cuba marks Fidel Castro’s 100th birthday as his shadow still shapes nation in crisis
Fidel Castro would have turned 100 on Thursday and his influence still looms over Cuba
FIFA’s Infantino backed by six Arab federations including Qatar and Morocco
Football's top official boosted by further support for his presidency after proposed private investment in game nixed.
Pro-Palestine activists smear red paint on Danish defence company
Pro-Palestine activists smear red paint on Danish defence company
US ambassador to Israel slams settler siege against West Bank Palestinians as ‘terror’
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee on Thursday denounced a siege by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank village of Qusra as a "horrific act of terror". Huckabee, an evangelical Christian pastor who in the past has embraced Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, said the Israeli army intervened on Wednesday after a US request, but the soldiers failed to remove the sett...
Siege of Palestinian homes in West Bank a 'horrific act of terror', says US ambassador
Israeli settlers have been condemned by the US ambassador after the home of an American Palestinian family in the occupied West Bank was besieged.
Zhu Rongji reforms fuel China’s economic transformation
Former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji, the driver of the nation’s economic reforms, died on Wednesday aged 97 following an illness. Zhu spearheaded China’s 2001 accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO), paving the way for an export boom that fuelled the country’s transformation into the world’s second-biggest economy. He also oversaw domestic market reforms that included closing hundreds of los...
From black boots to pastel suits, Italian premier's wardrobe evolves with her politics
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s fashion has evolved with her politics
And the winner is... Burgas to host 2027 Eurovision Song Contest
Bulgaria's 4th largest city Burgas has won the right to host the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest. The Black Sea resort has been praised for its 'uniqueness' as the country prepares to hold the world's biggest live song competition for the very first time.
Chinese carmakers could capture 15% to 30% of European market by 2035: Citi analysts
Chinese carmakers could capture between 15 and 30 per cent of the European automotive market by 2035, up from roughly 10 per cent this year, analysts at Citi said, with the outcome resting on how far Brussels goes in tightening tariffs and made-in-EU rules. Current European Union rules would allow Chinese carmakers to reach 30 per cent by 2035 – Citi’s base scenario – while extending existing tari...
Former Catholic bishop accused of hosting alcohol-fuelled parties to sexually abuse Aboriginal men found guilty
Christopher Alan Saunders found guilty of 13 sex offences in West Australian district court on Thursday. He was acquitted of six other chargesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA former high-ranking Catholic known for hosting boozy shirts-off parties has been convicted of sexually abusing two young Aboriginal men.Former bishop of Broome Christopher Alan Saunders, 76, was fo...
MTR Corp’s profit more than doubles to HK$15.8 billion on property gains
Hong Kong’s rail operator more than doubled its net profit to HK$15.87 billion (US$2 billion) in the first half of 2026, up from HK$7.70 billion a year earlier, as strong gains from property development offset a flat performance in its rail and commercial operations. “Although the corporation delivered solid results in the first half of the year, we will continue to undertake forward-looking finan...
MTR Corp profit more than doubles to HK$15.8 billion on property gains
Hong Kong’s rail operator more than doubled its net profit to HK$15.87 billion (US$2 billion) in the first half of 2026, up from HK$7.70 billion a year earlier, as strong gains from property development offset largely flat performance in its rail and commercial operations. “Although the corporation delivered solid results in the first half of the year, we will continue to undertake forward-looking...
MTR Corp profits more than double to HK$15.87 billion on property gains
Net profit for Hong Kong’s rail operator more than doubled to HK$15.87 billion (US$2 billion) in the first half of 2026, up from HK$7.70 billion a year earlier, as strong gains from property development offset largely flat performance in its rail and commercial operations. The MTR Corporation reported a 120.7 per cent year-on-year increase in property-development profit, bringing it to HK$12.23 bi...
Hong Kong’s MTR Corp profit more than doubles to HK$15.87 billion on property gains
Net profit at Hong Kong’s rail operator MTR Corporation more than doubled to HK$15.87 billion (US$ 2 billion) in the first half of the year, from HK$7.70 billion a year earlier, as strong gains from property development offset largely flat performance in its rail and commercial operations. The partly privatised corporation reported a 120.7 per cent year-on-year increase in property-development pro...