Malaysia vows not to return Rohingya refugees to Myanmar if lives at risk
Authorities are screening 5,000 refugees as rights groups warn they remain at risk of persecution in Myanmar.
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Youth protests have weakened Modi, Indian activist who went on hunger strike tells BBC
The "cockroach" movement was one of the biggest public displays of dissent against India's prime minister in years.
Judge signals Trump’s defamation lawsuit against Wall Street Journal may be dismissed again
Obama-appointed judge seemed unmoved by Trump attorneys’ arguments in case also naming MurdochA federal judge in Florida seemed skeptical of arguments from Donald Trump’s legal team on Wednesday over whether the court should allow a $10bn defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal to move forward.Trump sued the Journal and News Corp founder Rupert Murdoch over a July 2025 article about a “...
Brazil to become regular borrower in China, treasury official says
Brazil intends to sell yuan bonds in China every year rather than once, a senior Brazilian treasury official said on Wednesday, in a plan that would make the Chinese currency a permanent fixture of its external debt. The debut is expected before the end of the year and is small enough that the government is not relying on the proceeds, with external debt at four per cent of the federal stock. Fran...
China competition looms large in 2027 US defence bill
Even as Congress remains divided over the latest US defence bill, lawmakers in both parties remain united on one issue: China. The National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA), which sets US defence policy and authorises military spending each year, reflects a broad bipartisan consensus on expanding Washington’s military, technological and economic rivalry with Beijing. While the House and Senate ver...
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Europe’s biggest debates – Migration, Mercosur, and housing on The Ring
This special edition brings back conversations and debates on migration, trade, and housing — three issues that have remained at the centre of Europe’s political agenda this year.
US authorities say three killed in Prospect Hill, North Carolina shooting
Law enforcement says at least three people were killed in shooting at a home, with those involved part of same family.
US authorities say 3 killed in shooting in Prospect Hill, North Carolina
Law enforcement says at least three people were killed in shooting at a home, with those involved part of same family.
US authorities report deadly mass shooting in Prospect Hill, North Carolina
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US law enforcement reports deadly mass shooting in North Carolina
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After deadly Kyiv strike, Ukraine warns interceptor shortage is costing lives
Without Patriot interceptors, Ukraine's skies are wide open and people are fully exposed to Russia's missile barrages.
Cambridge announces investigation into professor accused of plagiarism
University says it has ‘new information’ about academic career of Jason Arday, the youngest black professor in its historyJason Arday, the Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism and embellishment, is to face investigation by the university after what it called “new information” regarding his qualifications and career.Cambridge initially defended Arday – the youngest black professor appointed in...
Is the conflict between Russia and Ukraine deepening?
The war sees a surge in attacks by both sides with little diplomatic movement.
New York City transit auctions off last MetroCard machines: ‘Wild home decor idea’
MTA to sell remaining machines – which weigh up to 1,050lbs – as it transitions to contactless fare systemThe Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) of New York City has begun auctioning off its final MetroCard vending machines, offering New Yorkers the chance to own one of the transit system’s most recognizable fixtures as the agency continues its transition to Omny.The auction opened on Wed...
$25 million reward offered for U.S.-born leader of powerful cartel
Juan Carlos González is the stepson of "El Mencho," who was killed by the Mexican military.
Flávio Bolsonaro announces his running mate for Brazil's October election in a bid against Lula
Flávio Bolsonaro, a presidential candidate in Brazil and the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, has selected his running mate for the October election
Top Democrats set aside qualms and embrace progressive Abdul El-Sayed
Democrats ‘united by a common purpose: putting a check on Trump’, Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand sayAbdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate primaryWhat we learned from midterm primary electionsLeading Democrats quickly papered over whatever qualms they had about progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed after his win in the Michigan Senate primary was confirmed on Wednesday, instead welcoming the for...
Researchers examined every body vertebra in 13 Australian snakes and found five distinct regions
Recent studies reveal that snake spines are now categorized into five unique anatomical regions. Surprising findings indicate that snakes have a notably short neck, which reflects their ancestral lineage from lizards. Additionally, this research highlights a newly discovered middle thoracic region that has adapted for movement, enhancing their abilities to burrow, swim, and climb. Interestingly, s...
More than 1,100 people convicted of illegal arrival in UK since 2022
Data shows victims of torture and trafficking among those prosecuted for crossing Channel by irregular meansMore than 1,100 people, including survivors of torture and trafficking, have been convicted of illegally arriving in the UK since 2022, according to freedom of information data.The Home Office introduced the offence of illegal arrival in 2022 in a bid to deter those planning to come to the U...
沖縄 北大東村 全域に避難指示 台風13号の接近で
沖縄県の北大東村は、台風13号の接近に伴って5日午後7時、村内全域に避難指示を出しました。危険な場所から全員避難するよう呼びかけるとともに、不安を感じる人も避難所へ向かってほしいとしています。
Exiled PM vows to return to Bangladesh despite execution threat
Sheikh Hasina, 78, plans a December comeback two years after being ousted in a bloody uprising led by studentsBangladesh’s ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina has vowed to return home by year-end, even though she faces a death sentence.“They may put me in a cell. They may kill me. Anything may happen, but still I have to go,” said the 78-year-old, speaking two years after a student-led uprising to...
Photos: Israeli forces raid occupied West Bank’s Qalandiya refugee camp
Eight Palestinian people injured after Israeli forces enter homes, shops in Qalandiya, issuing demolition threats.
El-Sayed wins Michigan Democratic Senate primary
Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan's Democratic primary for US Senate, narrowly defeating Rep. Haley Stevens.
Puntland forces seize government-held camp in Somalia’s Galkayo
Puntland says it has taken control of Galkayo camp as rival federal-aligned forces retreat following intense clashes.
The Leipzig drone bomb marks a dangerous escalation for Europe
Initial evidence suggests the drone, which was found near Ukrainian cargo planes at the German airport, came from RussiaThe armed drone found at Leipzig airport on Wednesday may not have exploded, but the fact that it got inside the perimeter, close to Ukrainian cargo planes, raises obvious concerns for the security of international aviation.Though the identity of the culprits is unknown, the init...
Mexican influencer shot dead while streaming live on social media
César Gastélum was filming outside a fast-food outlet in Sinaloa state when he was killed by a motorbike driverA popular Mexican influencer has been shot dead while doing a live stream on social media outside a restaurant in Sinaloa state, where lethal cartel violence has become widespread.César Gastélum, who had nearly 600,000 followers on TikTok and was known for making comedy videos, was filmin...
Iran nears Hormuz deal with Oman, conditions reopening on US actions
Iran and Oman have agreed a route for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz and are putting the final touches on arrangements for jointly managing the waterway, Tehran’s foreign ministry said on Wednesday. But official sources briefing Iranian media stressed that any reopening of the strait would depend on the United States fulfilling what Tehran sees as its commitment to end its own naval blockad...
Iran and Oman agree on new Hormuz route, Tehran says
Iran and Oman have agreed a route for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz and are putting the final touches on arrangements for jointly managing the passage, Tehran’s foreign ministry said on Wednesday. Iran has seized de facto control of the strait, a strategic waterway for the global energy trade, since the United States and Israel launched their war against the country on February 28. US Pres...