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Senate panel holds Fauci in contempt for not answering Covid questions

原爆で死亡のアメリカ兵追悼 搭乗していた爆撃機の破片も墓に

戦時中、広島に墜落したアメリカ軍の爆撃機の機長で、その後原爆によって死亡した兵士の追悼式が東部ペンシルベニア州で行われ、ことし遺族が広島を訪問した際に受け取った爆撃機の機体の一部も墓の横に納められました。

Massive Attack’s South Korea gig video stirs row over 1980 Gwangju massacre

When Massive Attack covered Seo Taiji & Boys’ “Regret of the Times” at Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival on August 1, the British band framed it as a tribute to a song that had once defied authoritarian control. Now, a South Korean city councillor wants to use a government audit to investigate the band over the performance, a move critics say risks reviving the very dynamic the song was written to r...

Man dies after suspected dog attack at rural property in Sydney suburb

Police say body of 23-year-old found at Eschol Park property with significant injuries, indicating he may have been attacked before deathA young man has died after a suspected dog attack at a rural property, as police begin an investigation.Authorities were alerted to the discovery of the 23-year-old’s body at a rural property in Sydney’s southwest on Wednesday. Continue reading...

4月30日の市場介入 6兆円余 円買いとして1日あたりで過去最大

政府・日銀がことし4月30日に加え、大型連休中の5月4日と6日に市場介入を行ったことが分かりました。

熊本 宇城 竹やぶ燃える火事 約13時間後にほぼ消し止められる

6日昼ごろ、熊本県宇城市の竹やぶで発生した火事は、およそ13時間後の7日午前1時前にほぼ消し止められました。消防によりますと、地震の影響で消火栓の水圧が不足し、消火活動が難航したということです。

高校野球 夏の甲子園 東海大甲府が鶴岡東に勝利 2回戦へ

夏の全国高校野球は大会3日目。気温が上がりやすい時間帯を避けて試合をする「2部制」で行われ、午前8時すぎに始まった第1試合は、山梨の東海大甲府高校が山形の鶴岡東高校に5対2で勝って2回戦に進みました。

Brazil formally accuses 16 people over 2024 Voepass deadly plane crash

Official says plane was irregularly cleared for departure before crash that killed 62 people outside Sao Paulo.

‘Wiped out’ - BBC reports from Spokane neighbourhood devastated by fires

Officials are still working to contain the blazes that have burned down at least 860 buildings, including hundreds of homes.

Police in Argentina use tear gas to stop protesters

Al Jazeera’s Teresa Bo reports from Buenos Aires, where police fired tear gas as thousands protested.

China vs Japan: the battle for the global microphone to reshape post-war identity

No longer confined to disputed islands or historical memory, the rivalry between Beijing and Tokyo has evolved into a fight for the global microphone, as both countries try to define each other’s international identity. Amid an escalating diplomatic crisis, China is intensifying its rhetoric against what it calls Japan’s “new militarism”, using World War II-era history to rally regional and global...

Two people convicted in relation to death of French streamer

Raphaël Graven, 46, died in August 2025, with his death live broadcast on the streaming platform Kick.

Trump imposes 15% tariff on key chip material to counter China

The move aims to counter Chinese producers, which hold a monopoly in the global polysilicon production.

Trump again tries to limit US birthright citizenship with new executive orders

The executive orders ban birth tourism and expand the existing definition of people whose children are not eligible for US birthright citizenship.

Hong Kong aims to be a global tech hub, but can it hold on to its young talent?

At just 18, Hong Kong tech enthusiasts Rexan Wong Chak-chi and Ken Mochizuki are both rushing to deliver their business ideas. However, their choices of launch pad could not be further apart. While Wong is eyeing Silicon Valley in the United States for better support, Mochizuki is keen to stay in the city and contribute to the local community. Their contrasting approaches highlight Hong Kong’s adv...

Do you know who owns the media you watch?

Today, a total of 6 companies own 90% of the American media market.

Sudan's invisible children - born in war with no legal identity

Babies born as a result of rape are often unable to get a birth certificate, meaning a life-time of problems.

Prosecutors Outline Grim Allegations: Filings detail alleged planned killing; body reportedly hidden for months

Prosecutors have outlined new allegations in the murder case against singer d4vd, claiming a heated argument with 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez preceded her death in April 2025. Court filings allege the singer killed and later dismembered the teenager before concealing her remains in his Tesla. d4vd has pleaded not guilty to all charges, and his legal team maintains he neither killed Celeste...

New Mexico court orders Meta to pay $567m over harms to children’s mental health

Ruling comes as part of second phase of landmark trial that found social media company enabled harm against usersA New Mexico court has ordered Meta, the parent company of Facebook, to pay $567m for mental health harm to children from its platforms.Judge Bryan Biedscheid said the bulk of the money – $420m – would be used for treatment services for young people. The rest will go toward awareness an...

After the floods, hunger: Mozambique’s second disaster

Lost harvests and disrupted supply routes have pushed many families deeper into food insecurity.

4月30日の市場介入 6.2兆円 円買いとして1日あたりで過去最大

財務省の発表によりますと、政府・日銀がことし4月30日に実施した市場介入で、1日で投じた資金は6兆2787億円でした。円買いドル売りの介入としては、1日あたりで過去最大となりました。

イラン“船舶から料金徴収” 海運業界団体は反対

ホルムズ海峡をめぐって、イランが対岸のオマーンとの協議は「調整の最終段階にある」との考えを示すなか、イランメディアは船舶から料金が徴収される見通しだと伝えました。アメリカのトランプ政権はこれまで、イランが主導して管理することは容認できないという姿勢で、通航がどのような形で再開するのか、不透明な情勢です。

Mideast live: Saudi says defence pact with Turkey, Pakistan not tied to ‘nuclear ambitions’

Saudi Arabia said Friday that the joint defence pact signed with Turkey and Pakistan was not linked to "any nuclear ambitions" and was not a threat to any country in the region. The pact comes as regional powers seek to strengthen security ties amid the US-Iran war. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.

Mideast live: Turkey says defence pact with Saudi, Pakistan 'not aimed at any particular country'

Turkey said on Friday that its joint defence pact signed with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan was "not aimed at any particular country". The pact comes as regional powers seek to strengthen security ties amid the US-Iran war. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.

Middle East live: Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey sign mutual defence pact

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey on Friday signed a mutual defence agreement stipulating that “any armed attack against any one of the three States shall be regarded as an attack against them all", Pakistan’s foreign ministry said. The pact between the three Sunni Muslim allies comes as regional powers seek to strengthen security ties amid the Iran war. Follow our liveblog for the latest developm...