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Tropical storm hits Tokyo area, leaving thousands without power before moving west

Tropical storm Chan-hom is moving westward after hitting the greater Tokyo region

Fishing trip mishap or grey-zone test? Taiwan arrests men after boat slips past defences

Two people from mainland China were arrested six days after illegally landing in Taiwan by inflatable boat, raising fresh concerns over the island’s coastal security amid its biggest annual military drill. The timing of the incident has drawn scrutiny. The two men arrived just before the 10-day Han Kuang exercise, which began on August 5, and remained at large for nearly a week before being arrest...

HasanAbi Seeks Perma Ban: streamer urges Twitch, YouTube to drop Asmongold; clash spotlights hate-speech rules

HasanAbi has called for Asmongold to be permanently banned from Twitch and YouTube following controversial comments that resulted in a two-week Twitch suspension. Hasan argued that Asmongold was testing the platforms’ moderation limits by refusing to apologize. He also claimed Twitch and YouTube have become more cautious about punishing controversial creators. Asmongold had not responded to Hasan’...

N Korea launches ballistic missile as S Korea, US plan military drills

Pyongyang conducts second weapons test in less than a week as Seoul, Washington gear up for annual military exercises.

Hong Kong’s 5-year plan: what’s at stake?

Hong Kong’s five-year plan: what’s at stake?

Why does Hong Kong need a 5-year plan – and will it crimp its free-market economy?

As the government completes a public consultation exercise to craft the city’s own five-year plan to align with national development, the first of this five-part series looks at key questions, starting with the need for such a blueprint. Economist Heiwai Tang has a line he likes to use on free-market purists: “The market is almost always right, but it’s not always right.” While Hong Kong has long ...

Senator Darline Graham advances to runoff in South Carolina special primary

Lindsey Graham’s sister, appointed to replace the Republican, held a narrow lead in the Senate primarySign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailSenator Darline Graham, appointed to complete the Senate term of her late brother, Lindsey Graham of South Carolina has advanced to a runoff election for the Republican nomination of the seat. It remains unclear who she will face on 25 August.Graham...

Cook Islands election: PM Mark Brown speaks on the diplomatic crises that defined his year

The prime minister tells the Guardian that last year’s diplomatic rift with ally New Zealand could be on voters’ minds as they head to the pollsAs voters in the Cook Islands prepare to head to the polls in a high-stakes general election, they will have much to reflect on. Over recent years, politics in this small island nation has been defined by fierce debates about deep-sea mining, diplomatic ri...

Darline Graham advances to South Carolina Republican runoff for her late brother’s US Senate seat – live

Graham was sworn in as interim senator last month following Lindsey Graham’s death; polls also close in Vermont, Alabama and ConnecticutSign up to the US Breaking News emailPete Hegseth’s appointments to a key Pentagon advisory body include two men with ties to the venture capital fund where Donald Trump Jr is a partner, which has lucrative investments in military and space technology.Defense Poli...

Mormon YouTuber Dies In Crash: podcaster killed in Utah at 27; final video dwells on afterlife

Mormon influencer Chandler David Hendry, 27, reportedly died in a three-vehicle crash in Lehi, Utah, on August 7. Police said witnesses reported that he ran a red light before striking two cars. The occupants of those vehicles were unharmed. Hendry had built a growing audience through faith-based content on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok. His final Instagram post focused on the afterlife, family se...

Trump's dramatic plane swap hints at personal stakes of Iran war

It marks another striking episode in the turbulent history of his relationship with Iran, writes Anthony Zurcher.

Cristiano Ronaldo marries long-time partner Georgina Rodríguez

The Portuguese superstar has posted an image of two hands - presumed to be his on top of his wife's - both wearing wedding rings.

Friday Debate With Andrew Wilson: Candace Owens confirms clash; Turning Point USA claims escalate feud

Candace Owens confirmed that her debate with Andrew Wilson will take place Friday, with the moderator set to be revealed on her show. She also criticized what she described as Turning Point USA’s silence following her release of uncompressed photographs. Owens questioned the organization’s alleged cooperation with journalist Brandy Zadrozny and suggested it was connected to critical coverage of he...

Vietnam’s To Lam eyes trade, defence boost during trip to Australia, New Zealand

A visit by Vietnam’s top leader To Lam to Australia and New Zealand this week is expected to lead to stronger maritime security cooperation, especially in intelligence-sharing and joint patrols. The Vietnamese president is seeking to bolster partnerships and strengthen cooperation in science and technology, according to a government statement. During Lam’s six-day trip, which ends on Friday, he is...

Iran war live: Trump claims US in ‘total control’ of Strait of Hormuz

Qatar says negotiations between Oman, Iran over future of shipping through Strait of Hormuz are making major progress.

Iran war live: Trump says US in ‘total control’ of Strait of Hormuz

US forces disable a Panama-flagged cargo ship attempting to sail towards an Iranian port.

Iran war live: US fires missiles at cargo ship violating Iran blockade

US forces disable a Panama-flagged cargo ship attempting to sail towards an Iranian port.

Cargo ship in flames after Houthi attack in Bab al-Mandeb strait

Footage shows an Egyptian-owned cargo vessel in flames in the Bab al-Mandeb strait after a suspected Houthi attack.

Desperate search for survivors after deadly Colombia earthquake

Rescue teams in Colombia are digging through debris searching for those still alive after a powerful earthquake struck the country. More than 200 people have died. There were some moments of hope as first responders pulled one baby out of the rubble. NBC News’ George Solis reports from Cali, Colombia.

Colombia scrambles to find survivors after deadly earthquake

At least 254 deaths have been reported so far, as rescue workers continue to sift through collapsed buildings.

ICE to spend up to $20m on gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks

According to manufacturer, shock ‘is usually effective in bringing individuals into compliance in less than three seconds’ICE plans to spend up to $20m (£15m) to purchase thousands of gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks for officers and agents by March, according to a notice published Monday by the Department of Homeland Security.The devices, called Glove (Generated Low Output Voltage...

Polls close in South Carolina, where Republicans brace for runoff in race to replace Lindsey Graham – live

Race includes late US senator’s sister, Darline Graham, who was sworn in as interim senator last month; polls also close in Vermont as handful of states hold primariesSign up to the US Breaking News emailPete Hegseth’s appointments to a key Pentagon advisory body include two men with ties to the venture capital fund where Donald Trump Jr is a partner, which has lucrative investments in military an...

Libyan National Army intel chief assassinated in Benghazi car bombing

The Libyan National Army, which controls the east and parts of southern Libya, said Tuesday that a car bomb killed its military intelligence chief Fawzi al-Mansouri in Benghazi. The assassination raises fresh questions over security in the stronghold of military commander Khalifa Haftar as efforts continue to reunify the divided country.

Libyan National Army intel chief assassinated in car bombing

The Libyan National Army, which controls the east and parts of southern Libya, said Tuesday that a car bomb killed its military intelligence chief Fawzi al-Mansouri in Benghazi. The assassination raises fresh questions over security in the stronghold of military commander Khalifa Haftar as efforts continue to reunify the divided country.