Iran tightens security grip at home as war conditions with US linger
Executions, arrests and closure of public gathering spaces have raised concerns among Iranians and rights groups.
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US judge clears way for Trump admin to end deportation protections for 350,000 Haitians
Will the US-Iran war and Hormuz deadlock last for months?
Will the war on Iran and Hormuz deadlock last for months? Experts analyse the obstacles blocking a lasting deal.
Afghan man Farhad N. jailed for life for 2025 Munich car-ramming that killed two
The attack was one of several committed by foreign nationals in the run-up to last year's general election that inflamed debate on immigration and security.
Ohio voters reconsider Republican Max Miller amid domestic abuse allegations
Voters in the red district are concerned with congressman’s alleged behavior and political future ahead of the midtermsDavid Griffith was a registered Republican for years.But on Sunday evening, he watched Ohio congressman Max Miller stumble through an 18-minute statement in which the lawmaker attempted to defend himself against allegations of domestic abuse against his ex-wife and infant child. C...
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How Cambridge's youngest black professor 'conned' Great Britain
How did Jason Arday’s extraordinary claims travel from interview to interview without serious scrutiny? His rise and fall tells a larger story about Cambridge, imperial guilt, institutional theatre and the modern Britain that wanted to believe.
Mohamed Salah signs two-year deal with Trabzonspor after Liverpool exit
Egypt's Mohamed Salah, who left Liverpool last season after nine years with Premier League club, signs for Trabzonspor.
Former Standard Chartered bank staff jailed over HK$28m Africa investment scam
Two former relationship managers at Standard Chartered Bank in Hong Kong have been jailed for three years for swindling HK$28 million (US$3.6 million) from 21 Japanese investors who believed their money would fund development projects in Africa. The District Court on Thursday sentenced Woo Man-ho and Chan Tak-ching on a total of four counts of conspiracy to defraud arising from a transnational inv...
Former Standard Chartered bankers jailed over HK$28m Africa investment scam
Two former relationship managers at Standard Chartered Bank in Hong Kong have been jailed for three years for swindling HK$28 million (US$3.6 million) from 21 Japanese investors who believed their money would fund development projects in Africa. The District Court on Thursday sentenced Woo Man-ho and Chan Tak-ching on a total of four counts of conspiracy to defraud arising from a transnational inv...
DR Congo Ebola health workers protest unpaid wages as deaths surpass 1,800
Aid workers say the virus is spreading at an 'alarming and unprecedented rate' as virus spreads to remote areas.
More checks for embryo biopsies, overhaul reproductive tech law, DAB urges
Hong Kong should require a double-check mechanism for all embryo biopsy procedures and overhaul its reproductive technology law, the city’s largest political party has proposed following a rare mix-up of specimens at a fertility clinic. The Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong (DAB) issued the call on Thursday, nearly a month after the Council on Human Reproductive Tech...
The old pact between Israel’s government and military has broken down
Prolonged conflict has upended the relationship between political authority and military judgement in Israel.
7日も広い範囲で危険な暑さに 40度に迫る予想も 熱中症対策を
6日は広い範囲で気温が上がり、熊本県八代市では39度を観測するなど西日本を中心に危険な暑さとなりました。7日も西日本と東日本では40度に迫る危険な暑さが予想されている地域があり、引き続き熱中症対策を徹底してください。
大型で強い台風13号 沖縄・奄美に接近へ 厳重警戒を
大型で強い台風13号は、沖縄県の大東島地方を暴風域に巻き込みながら西寄りに進んでいます。台風が接近する沖縄・奄美では一部の住宅が倒壊するような猛烈な風が吹くおそれがあるほか、雨も強まり、沖縄県では線状降水帯が発生するおそれもあります。暴風や高波のほか、土砂災害などにも厳重な警戒が必要です。
Florida Democrat switches districts after DeSantis redistricting shake-up
Pia Dandiya, a first-time candidate, says voters care more about costs than district lines as she seeks a key open seatWhat is a sanguine new congressional candidate to do when the district they thought they were running in gets torn apart by a governor’s best efforts to gerrymander his state at the president’s behest?For Pia Dandiya, a first-time candidate for the Democratic party in Florida, the...
Meta launches Muse Code tool amid AI hacking revelations
Meta’s announcement comes shortly after OpenAI and Anthropic also reported that their AI models had breached other companies during testing.
Ceuta residents ‘sad, helpless, anxious’ as up to 5,000 migrants remain in the city, president says – Europe live
Juan Jesús Vivas has been briefing EU lawmakers on the ‘humanitarian emergency’ and says updated death toll now lies at least 100 peopleThe commission also got repeatedly asked about last week’s events in Ceuta and media reports that social media accounts seen calls for another attempt to overwhelm the border on 15 August.A spokesperson said the commission was aware of various threats to the EU’s ...
'Distressing' imagery: From 'Ali G' to 'The Mummy' - Which movie posters have been banned since 2000?
Content warning: Some of the movie posters featured in this article are NSFW and can feature images which some may find graphic or distressing.
Infantino, FIFA look past World Cup sell-off as UEFA responds: All to know
FIFA president survives crisis meeting over his leadership. What's next for him after UEFA holds firm to its boycott?
Infantino, FIFA look past World Cup sell-off, but UEFA respond: All to know
FIFA President Gianni Infantino survives crisis meeting over leadership. What's next for him, and how have UEFA reacted?
Infantino, FIFA try to move beyond botched World Cup sell-off: What we know
FIFA President Gianni Infantino survives crisis meeting over his leadership. What's next for him, and will UEFA react?
TikTok Star Enters Hospice: Family say Sydney Towle is in end-of-life care; fans recall Miami runway
TikTok creator Sydney Towle, 26, has entered hospice care after a three-year battle with the rare bile duct cancer cholangiocarcinoma. Her family shared the emotional update, thanking supporters for their love and prayers. Diagnosed at 23, Towle inspired more than 1.1 million followers by documenting her journey with honesty, hope, and resilience. Despite her worsening condition, she remained opti...
Scientists tested road dust in 7 eastern US cities; toxic legacy metals linger near parks, schools
In seven eastern cities of the U.S., road dust harbors toxic metals linked to historical industrial actions. These contaminants remain entrenched, presenting health dangers through regular dust interactions, especially for children who are more susceptible due to their behaviors and smaller size. Areas in the Northeast exhibit higher concentrations of these metals, a reflection of their extended i...
French winemakers worry about 'smoky taste' after wildfires
French winemakers affected by this summer’s wildfires are in limbo as the grape harvest approaches, fearing their 2026 vintage could have burnt flavors that would compromise sales.
French winemakers dread 'smoky taste' after wildfires
French winemakers affected by this summer’s wildfires are in limbo as the grape harvest approaches, fearing their 2026 vintage could have burnt flavors that would compromise sales.
French winemakers dread 'smoky taste' after wildfires
Brushing his hand over crackling vine leaves, French winemaker Gregory Guibergia was relieved a wildfire only scorched the edge of his vineyard but he feared its smoke would ruin this year's vintage.
ミャンマー 軍の影響力が強い政権トップがタイ訪問
ミャンマーで軍の影響力が強い政権の大統領に選出されたミン・アウン・フライン氏が隣国タイの首相と会談し、経済などで協力を深めていくことを確認しました。隣国との関係強化を示し、みずからの政権の正当性をアピールするねらいがあるとみられます。
Senate committee says it has copy of Fauci’s phone as it weighs holding him in contempt
Veteran US health official invoked fifth amendment right amid hostile questioning from Republicans last weekUS politics live – latest updatesA US Senate committee says it obtained a backup copy of Anthony Fauci’s iPhone as it weighed whether to hold the veteran government health official in contempt of Congress for refusing to answer Republicans’ questions amid a hostile inquisition last week.The ...
What came into force with the EU’s AI Act this week – and what didn’t
The European Union has launched the world's first comprehensive law on artificial intelligence.