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Bachelet-led panel urges Latin America not to choose sides in US-China rivalry

Latin American countries should resist pressure to choose between the United States and China and use their vast reserves of lithium, copper and other strategic resources to strengthen their negotiating power, according to a high-level commission co-chaired by former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet and former Colombian president Ivan Duque. But the commission acknowledges that the region’s roo...

Scientists identified seven new diamond frog species in Madagascar after a 12-year search

Scientists have identified seven new diamond frog species in Madagascar. These discoveries highlight the island's extensive undocumented wildlife and hidden diversity. Modern genetic tools and traditional anatomy revealed evolutionary differences previously unseen. Many of these frogs inhabit small, isolated ranges, emphasizing conservation needs. This finding underscores Madagascar's ongoing ...

NYダウ 一時1000ドル超上昇 中東情勢 緊張緩和への期待感で

4日のニューヨーク株式市場は、中東情勢をめぐる緊張が緩和することへの期待感などから取り引き開始直後から買い注文が広がり、ダウ平均株価は前日の終値から一時、1000ドルを超える大幅な値上がりとなり、取引時間中の最高値を更新しました。

Pilot caught with 70,000 ecstasy pills in luggage, Indonesian police say

The drugs were discovered by customs officers at Soekarno-Hatta Airport in Jakarta, Indonesia, after they noticed a suspicious suitcase during an X-ray screening.

Video shows drone chasing Ukrainian man around van before exploding

Video shows drone chasing Ukrainian man around van before exploding Ukrainian authorities have released video said to show a Russian drone being used to deliberately chase and target a civilian. The 52-year-old farmer and market trader was wounded but survived the attack.

House committee launches investigation into Republican lawmaker amid domestic abuse allegations – live

Max Miller says he has ‘nothing to hide’ amid domestic abuse allegations made against him by his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, daughter of Republican Ohio senator Bernie MorenoSign up for US Breaking News emailThe White House has called an emergency summit of artificial intelligence business leaders on Tuesday to finalize details of a voluntary compliance system for safety breaches, following reports tha...

Mass funeral held for 112 members of two Palestinian families

Palestinians in Gaza held a mass funeral for 112 members of the Abu Sharia and al-Hasayna families.

‘Maximum use’: Iran boosts military strength during ceasefire with US

IRGC spokesman Hossein Mohebbi said last month that Iran's missile production rate increased during the ceasefire.

Rubio: Progress made to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State, said there has been progress in negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Republican lawmaker calls for investigation on himself amid domestic abuse allegations: ‘I have absolutely nothing to hide’ – live

Max Miller calls for a House investigation into himself amid domestic abuse allegations made against him by his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, daughter of Republican Ohio senator Bernie MorenoSign up for US Breaking News emailThe White House has called an emergency summit of artificial intelligence business leaders on Tuesday to finalize details of a voluntary compliance system for safety breaches, follow...

Iran’s president denies threatening to resign during talks over strait of Hormuz

Masoud Pezeshkian dismisses talk of internal rift as hardline Assembly of Experts call US negotiations ‘futile’Middle East crisis live – latest updatesMasoud Pezeshkian, Iran’s president, has been forced to deny claims that he has repeatedly threatened to resign as he battles hardline factions opposed to reaching a settlement with the US over the strait of Hormuz.The US and Europe hope a deal is i...

How to avoid the worst of the Italian heat

From supermarkets to night-time tours, experts share how to make the most of Italy during this latest heatwave.

Why did the US economy slow down?

The US economy slowed more than expected, but it's not because Americans stopped spending. So what really happened?

WHO calls for more support to tackle Ebola outbreak

Despite being declared less than three months ago, the outbreak has already become the largest ever recorded in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Canada’s foreign influence registry is now active. Here’s how it works

A new independent commission will oversee the registry, which requires individuals and organizations to log their arrangements with a foreign principal or face hefty fines.

Progress made in Strait of Hormuz talks, Rubio says

The secretary of state said progress has been made in the Iran-Oman talks but that no final agreement has been reached, adding, "We're hoping that ‌will happen very ‌shortly."

Chipotle removes jalapeños amid US salmonella outbreak investigation

Restaurant chain pulls peppers ‘out of an abundance of caution’ as salmonella outbreak sickens 100 peopleChipotle said on Tuesday ⁠it had removed jalapeños from some of the chain’s restaurants after identifying ⁠the peppers as ⁠a ​potential ingredient tied to a salmonella outbreak, replacing them ⁠with supplies from different growers.The company said it ​began tracing ‌ingredients through its supp...

Israel election pressure fuels settlement push as West Bank violence surges

Analysts point to uptick in activity of settlement movement as it bids to entrench West Bank chokehold.

Five Amazon countries arrest hundreds in major crackdown on environmental crime

Authorities from five Amazon countries have arrested hundreds in a major crackdown on environmental crime

Ukraine slams Russian ‘drone safari’ after video shows vegetable seller being chased down

Ukraine on Tuesday accused Russia of committing a war crime after a video was released showing a drone chasing down and wounding a vegetable seller in the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson. Footage released by Ukrainian police shows the drone pursuing a man around a van being used as a street stand before exploding ‌as he dives for cover behind the vehicle. Police said the man in his 50s survived...

Over 170 migrants rescued after Channel boat catches fire; UK says 'all will be returned' to France

India’s ruling BJP loses byelection in stronghold after Cockroach student protests

Opposition parties say nationwide protests that forced resignation of education secretary are beginning to dent BJP supportIndia’s ruling Bharatiya Janata party has lost a byelection in a seat it had held for three decades, after the Cockroach movement student protests that have shaken Narendra Modi’s government.Prashant Kishor, a high-profile electoral strategist turned politician, scored a break...

India’s ruling BJP suffers rare byelection loss after Cockroach student protests

Opposition parties say nationwide protests that forced resignation of education secretary are beginning to dent BJP supportIndia’s ruling Bharatiya Janata party has suffered a byelection defeat in a seat it had held for three decades following the Cockroach movement student protests that have shaken Narendra Modi’s government.Prashant Kishor, a high profile electoral strategist turned politician, ...

BP boss urges Burnham to prioritise UK oil and gas even as firm exits North Sea

Meg O’Neill says ‘where we generate jobs, we generate tax revenue’, as company’s profits more than doubleRevealed: major oil firms make $93bn profits amid war and climate crisisBP’s chief executive has urged Andy Burnham to make use of the country’s own oil and gas resources even as the oil company prepares to sell its North Sea business after 60 years in the ageing basin.In a conversation with th...

Dinghy carrying 173 people capsizes in Channel after engine catches fire

All passengers thought to have been taken to Boulogne after major air and sea rescue operation by France and UKA dinghy carrying 173 people has capsized after its engine caught fire as it attempted to cross the Channel from France.The people onboard were rescued from the water after a major air and sea operation was launched using UK border security and French vessels along with an RNLI boat. Cont...