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USA: Democrats' progressive wing 'can win primaries'; can they win a general election?

Stuart Norval is pleased to welcome Steven Ekovich, Professor Emeritus of Political Science at American University of Paris. The Michigan Democratic Senate primary offers a revealing case study of the struggle between ideological conviction and electoral pragmatism. Ericovich argues that while progressive candidates have demonstrated increasing strength within Democratic primaries, particularly in...

Spanish police dismantle major Mediterranean migrant and drugs smuggling network

Investigators believe the group was responsible for at least 64 migrant smuggling operations in which more than 2,000 people were brought to Spain, generating profits of more than €24 million.

Saudi ⁠Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye sign defence deal amid regional turmoil

The agreement states that an ⁠attack on any one of the ⁠three countries is an ⁠attack against them all, Pakistan says.

Why Trump is caught in an ‘escalation trap’ with Iran

University of Chicago Professor Robert Pape explains why US President Trump is caught in an ‘escalation trap’ with Iran.

Black barrister was told ‘it’s not for defendants’ at London court car park

Stephen Akinsanya says being mistaken for defendant shows lack of progress on racism within legal systemA black barrister said a security guard told him he could not park in a court’s car park because “it’s not for defendants”.Stephen Akinsanya, who in June was awarded an OBE for raising awareness of youth knife crime and its prevention, said the incident, at an east London court about four weeks ...

Tai Po inquiry sheds more light on final moments of firefighter Ho Wai-ho

An independent inquiry into Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades has released further details about the final moments of fallen firefighter Ho Wai-ho, who died in the line of duty while responding to the blaze at Wang Fuk Court last November. An interim report from an interdepartmental fire investigation task force was released by the government-appointed independent committee on Thursday. The di...

Bari Weiss’ overhaul of CBS News has been rocky. But her 60 Minutes revamp will be the ultimate test

Ten months into her tenure as editor in chief, Weiss’ biggest – and riskiest – bet is getting closer to taking flightBari Weiss is 10 months into her tenure as editor-in-chief of CBS News, but her biggest test is right around the corner.The newest season of 60 Minutes is set to premiere next month after Weiss overhauled the show’s correspondent corps and production staff in the spring. Long consid...

Haitians face arrest and deportation after US removes TPS protections

DHS secretary Markwayne Mullin says ‘We’re going after them right now’ despite threat of violence in home country Hundreds of thousands of Haitians are faced with the prospect of imminent risk of arrest and deportation – to a home country racked with crime, violence and political unrest – after the Trump administration officially stripped them of humanitarian protections that had allowed them to l...

US man accused of trying to kill diver by cutting air supply in lobster dispute

Florida man faces count of attempted felony murder after confrontation over a spot to catch lobster, authorities sayA Florida boater was alleged to have tried to kill a diver by cutting off his air supply while they fought over a spot to catch lobsters off the state’s coast recently, according to authorities.Michael Joseph Simpson Jr’s criminal defense attorney on Thursday issued a statement dismi...

China plans to increase mine output in world’s largest rare earth deposit by 50%

China plans to expand production capacity of a mine in Bayan Obo in its Inner Mongolia region with an investment of over half a billion yuan (US$74 million). The expansion will raise the mine’s annual output by 50 per cent from 10 million to 15 million tonnes at the world’s largest rare earth deposit. Bayan Obo is a complex polymetallic deposit containing iron, rare earths, fluorite, niobium, scan...

Inside the Guinness record-holding cashew tree that keeps rooting itself

EU sanctions five people linked to Russia’s military industry after Ukraine strikes

The EU sanctioned five individuals tied to Russia’s military-industrial complex after recent Russian air strikes on Ukraine, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said, accusing Moscow of escalating attacks on civilians as its forces stalled.

Quote of the day by Galileo Galilei: "Passion is the genesis of genius."

After losing his dog, Ohio man spent 13 years adopting unwanted senior dogs

Inspired by the passing of his dog Wolfgang in 2012, Steve Greig embarked on a heartfelt mission to rescue senior dogs, offering them a nurturing environment for their remaining days. He now looks after a diverse group of elderly animals and showcases their journeys on Instagram, encouraging others to consider adopting older pets. His unwavering dedication has gained him widespread acclaim for tra...

Thailand: Gunman killed grandparents before school attack

A deadly shooting spree at a school outside Bangkok has ended after police said the suspected gunman, a 14-year-old student, killed himself. Authorities say the teenager began the rampage at home, where he shot his grandparents, before heading to the school. Police say the gun belonged to his grandfather and that the teenager fired 26 rounds, with another 34 rounds of ammunition found on him. No m...

How did Twitch star LilyPichu end up voicing Overwatch's new hero D.Mon and showcasing her MEKA Squad voice skills?

Renowned streamer LilyPichu has been announced as the voice of D.Mon in the popular game Overwatch. She expressed her enthusiasm about being part of the Blizzard game’s cast. Fans can appreciate her diverse voice acting skills showcased in the 'Growing Pains' comic reading, where she also voiced several other characters, marking another milestone in her thriving voice acting career.

Yemen's Houthis escalate deadly attacks on Saudi-backed troops

Yemen's Houthi rebels launch fresh attacks on Saudi-backed government troops, says Yemeni state media, as Cruz says Trump must seek "regime collapse."

Houthi strikes in Yemen as Saudi Arabia braces for attacks: What we know

Tensions between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia have increased since the US-Israel war on Iran began.

Houthi strikes hit Yemen as Saudi Arabia braces for attacks: What we know

Tensions between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia have increased since the US-Israel war on Iran began.

In pictures: Drought exposes Word War II ships, strands boats as Europe’s river levels plunge

Water levels on the Danube River, the second longest in Europe, have dropped so low due to drought and extreme heat over the summer that the hulls of dozens of German warships from World War II are emerging into view and the remains of an ancient mammoth were uncovered in Romania. In Germany, fishing boats have been stuck near the banks of the Rhine, and sections of France's Loire riverbed are par...

HKU virologist spared conviction for assaulting man and damaging his phone

A University of Hong Kong (HKU) virologist has been spared a criminal conviction for assaulting a man and damaging his mobile phone at a railway station last year. Eastern Court on Friday placed Vijaykrishna Dhanasekaran on a two-year bind-over order and instructed him to pay HK$800 (US$102) in damages, after he admitted attacking a stranger at Hong Kong MTR station on August 17, 2025. The 48-year...

Black pine jewel beetles use heat, smoke and infrared organs to find wildfires

French farmers 'heavily impacted' by climate crisis, both psychologically and economically.

Alison Sargent is pleased to welcome Jean-Mathieu Thévenot, farmer in the French Basque Country, a member of the Confédération Paysanne farmers' union in France, and part of the international movement La Via Campesina. According to Thévenot, 2026 marks a turning point where climate disruption has become an immediate agricultural, economic, and cultural reality. While his own farm has been only par...

イオンモール熊本 妹亡くした男性“当時の対応 丁寧に調査を”

熊本県嘉島町の「イオンモール熊本」で、地震のあとの爆発に巻き込まれて亡くなった、30代の女性従業員の兄がNHKの取材に応じ、「今まで当たり前にいた存在が急にいなくなってしまい、全く意識をしていない時に悲しみが襲ってきます」などと胸の内を明かしました。

Myanmar touts economic potential but is it pie in the sky with it still at war?

Rina left Myanmar shortly after the 2021 coup as military violence escalated against pro-democracy protesters like herself and the economy of her country, once a Southeast Asian frontier that had flickered with promise, ground to a virtual halt. Now in Bangkok, the 21-year-old has found work in a cafe, a regular, albeit low-salaried income, the minimum required by the millions of her age group for...