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Fires rage after Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv
Firefighters battled multiple warehouse and building fires overnight after Russian missile and drone strikes killed at least 15 people and wounded 42 across Kyiv and the surrounding region.
German police deploy bomb disposal robot at Leipzig airport after explosive drone found near Ukrainian plane
Several flights, including one passenger plane, were diverted to other airports after the sighting of the flying object near the airport shortly before midnight.
Flights at Germany's Leipzig/Halle Airport disrupted after suspicious objects sighted
Several flights, including one passenger plane, were diverted to other airports after the sighting of the flying object near the airport shortly before midnight.
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British Prime Minister Burnham considering inquiry into Epstein
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is looking at holding a public inquiry into the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his actions in the United Kingdom, victims minister Alex Davies-Jones told the BBC.
Justice minister defends early release of PC Andrew Harper’s killers amid possible legal challenge – UK politics live
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Beijing decries ‘bullying’ US tech curbs that ensnare Chinese firms and products
A mouthpiece of China’s ruling Communist Party has urged Washington to expand its cooperation list with Beijing rather than add to a restrictive “Covered List”, pushing back against broadening US curbs on Chinese technology exports. The pushback came just days after the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) added foreign-made power inverters and advanced robotics, including humanoids, to its so-...
At least 17 people killed after fatal overnight Russian strikes in Ukraine
Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and the surrounding region killed at least 17 people and wounded 44 others, Ukraine's state emergency service said.
At least 17 people killed after fatal overnight Russian strikes
Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and the surrounding region killed at least 17 people and wounded 44 others, Ukraine's state emergency service said.
Massive fire at chemical factory forces evacuations in Brazil
Massive fire at chemical factory forces evacuations in Brazil
Chris Bowen vows to override Queensland and NT to force renewables-powered AI datacentres
Energy minister says Australian households and energy reliability will be protected by new federal legislation Energy minister Chris Bowen says the federal government will override state governments that oppose new national rules on datacentres, with commonwealth legislation forcing new AI datacentres to be powered by renewable energy and banning those fuelled by gas.Bowen said he expected his cou...
夏の甲子園開幕 開会式 ことしも夕方に 熊本の地震受け黙とう
ことしの夏の全国高校野球の開会式が甲子園球場で行われました。開会式は厳しい暑さ対策の一環として、去年から夕方に行われるようになりました。NHKはすべての試合をテレビとラジオで中継するとともに、「NHK ONE」でも同時・見逃し配信しています。
El Niño could push 50m people into acute hunger before end of next year
UN forecasters warn of worsening conditions in 45 countries currently experiencing severe food insecurityAbout 50 million people are likely to be pushed into acute hunger before the end of next year by the rapidly developing El Niño weather system, according to forecasting.This is in addition to the hundreds of millions of people already facing dangerous levels of hunger, owing to years of drought...
Russian attack on Kyiv kills at least 17 as Zelenskyy calls for better air defences
Ukraine was unable to shoot down any of Russia’s missiles in assault that left 27 people injuredEurope live – latest updatesRussian strikes in and around Kyiv overnight killed at least 17 people, injured 27 and damaged warehouses, emergency service officials said.Air raid alerts lasted for more than an hour as Moscow’s forces continued deadly heavy attacks on the Ukrainian capital. Continue rea...
As Spain grieves, recurrent heatwaves stir fears of more wildfires
After more than a dozen people died in recent forest fires, residents and experts try to prevent further tragedies.
Labor’s gambling reform friendless as Coalition withholds support amid drug and sex worker allegations
Sarah Henderson says bill ignores gambling inducements, uniting parties and independents against controversial legislationFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLabor will be forced to make major changes to its planned crackdown on online gambling advertising, as the Coalition, Greens and independents demand tougher rules to...
Zelenskyy rails at lack of anti-missile defences amid deadly Russian attack on Kyiv – Europe live
Ukrainian president tells allies that anti-ballistic measures could have saved lives as at least 17 die and more than 40 are injured in huge attackUkraine shot down 98 of the 115 drones fired by Russia overnight, the country’s air force said. But it was unable to shoot down any of the missiles, preliminary statistics from the air force showed.Kyiv can intercept the vast majority of drones, but sti...
Russian strike kills at least 17 as Zelensky says interceptors could have saved lives
The head of Kyiv's military administration said Russia is "once again massively attacking" the region around the city.
Test for Australia’s best laundry detergent sees Aldi and Omo tied for first place
In a Choice test of 48 products, the Aldi powder also came out on top for top loadersGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastConsumer advocacy group Choice has put more than 40 supermarket laundry detergent products through the wringer, naming two Omo and one Aldi product as its best performers – while some other brands perform barely better than water.In a lab test of 48 laundr...
SpaceX posts smaller-than-expected loss despite scrutiny over AI spending
The rocket and satellite company beat Wall Street's loss forecasts in its first quarterly report as a public company, even as investors question its heavy AI spending and whether Elon Musk has oversold its prospects.
【速報中】夏の甲子園開会式 選手が行進 熊本の地震受け黙とう
ことしの夏の全国高校野球の開会式が午後4時から甲子園球場で始まりました。開会式は厳しい暑さ対策の一環として、去年から夕方に行われるようになりました。NHKはすべての試合をテレビとラジオで中継するとともに、「NHK ONE」でも同時・見逃し配信しています。