Japan’s prime minister tours earthquake-hit sites as recovery efforts hampered by soaring temperatures
The Guardian •

Japan’s prime minister tours earthquake-hit sites as recovery efforts hampered by soaring temperatures

Prime minister Sanae Takaichi visited Kumamoto prefecture almost a week after a magnitude 7.1 quake hit, killing 38 peopleJapan’s prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, has visited the south-western prefecture of Kumamoto, where recovery efforts are being hampered by heat and a lack of water supplies, almost a week after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake killed dozens and caused widespread damage.Thirty-eight p...

Japan’s prime minister tours quake-hit sites as recovery efforts hampered by soaring temperatures
The Guardian •

Japan’s prime minister tours quake-hit sites as recovery efforts hampered by soaring temperatures

Prime minister Sanae Takaichi visited Kumamoto prefecture almost a week after a magnitude 7.1 quake hit, killing 38 peopleJapan’s prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, has visited the south-western prefecture of Kumamoto, where recovery efforts are being hampered by heat and a lack of water supplies, almost a week after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake killed dozens and caused widespread damage.Thirty-eight p...

Asmongold Slams Candace Owens: streamer says she’s ‘totally cooked’; viral clip fuels backlash debate
Times of India •

Asmongold Slams Candace Owens: streamer says she’s ‘totally cooked’; viral clip fuels backlash debate

Asmongold strongly criticised Candace Owens over her Charlie Kirk conspiracy claims, arguing she has severely damaged her credibility and alienated mainstream audiences. He claimed there was little chance of repairing her public image and suggested her remaining supporters would continue demanding more extreme claims. His remarks, shared widely on social media, sparked fresh debate, with users div...

US wildfires force 65,000 to flee as hundreds of buildings burn in Spokane

US wildfires force 65,000 to flee as hundreds of buildings burn in Spokane

France 24 •

Firefighters made progress against several blazes Monday after wildfires driven by drought, extreme heat and strong winds tore through Washington state's second-largest city, destroying up to 1,100 structures and prompting what officials called the worst natural disaster in Spokane's history.

Why are Hong Kong delivery drivers unhappy about proposed payouts for injuries?

Why are Hong Kong delivery drivers unhappy about proposed payouts for injuries?

SCMP •

Hong Kong delivery rider Raj Bhattarai* felt the pain – both physically and financially – after a vehicle rear-ended his motorcycle on the job about a year ago. Bhattarai, who is in his forties, spent a month on sick leave with a back injury and waited 10 months before he received compensation for the accident. The payout was a paltry HK$3,000 (US$382). “It is not enough at all,” said the father o...

Parody Quotes Spur Debate: X screenshots of Clavicular go viral; fans split over his influence

Parody Quotes Spur Debate: X screenshots of Clavicular go viral; fans split over his influence

Times of India •

A parody account on X went viral after sharing quotes attributed to Clavicular, claiming he believes he is among the world's most influential people and on a "once in a generation" rise. The post also included ambitious remarks about changing culture and even ruling beyond the planet. While the account is clearly labelled as parody, the viral image sparked widespread debate over Clavicular's confi...

Australia news live: Hastie ‘not worried’ as One Nation eyes his seat and says he hopes to get their preferences

Australia news live: Hastie ‘not worried’ as One Nation eyes his seat and says he hopes to get their preferences

The Guardian •

One Nation’s expected launch in Liberal MP’s WA seat of Canning. Follow today’s news live.Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMurray Watt, the federal environment minister, was asked earlier about former rugby league star Luke Bateman’s testimony before a parliamentary inquiry on gambling reform.Bateman alleged betting company promoters supplied him with cocaine and alcohol,...

South Korea tightens grip on high-risk ETFs as investor losses mount

South Korea tightens grip on high-risk ETFs as investor losses mount

SCMP •

South Korea’s financial authorities are weighing tighter curbs on high-risk leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as part of broader efforts to stabilise the country’s notoriously volatile stock market, which has left many investors with heavy losses and mounting debt. The proposals could include giving regulators the power to reduce the leverage ratio of single-stock ETFs and raising the minimum...

UFC star dies aged 34

UFC star dies aged 34

Sky News •

Mixed martial arts star Allan Nascimento has died at the age of 34, the UFC has announced. 

Alan Jones trial live updates: former radio broadcaster in Sydney court for day two of indecent assault case – latest news

Alan Jones trial live updates: former radio broadcaster in Sydney court for day two of indecent assault case – latest news

The Guardian •

Former 2UE and 2GB radio broadcaster is facing 22 charges. Jones, 85, has pleaded not guiltyWarning: This live blog may contain graphic content when discussing evidence in the trialJones allegedly gifted cash and car to teenager he kissed after commenting on sprinter’s penis, trial hearsIf you want a summary of what happened yesterday, you can read Ben Doherty’s analysis below:The booming voice, t...

US State Department to close consulates in Canada, Japan and Indonesia, sources say

US State Department to close consulates in Canada, Japan and Indonesia, sources say

SCMP •

The US State Department has notified Congress that it plans to close five foreign missions in a rare downsizing of America’s global diplomatic footprint, according to people familiar with the notice. In the notice sent to some congressional committees late last week, the State Department said it ‌planned to close its posts in St George’s, Grenada; Nagoya, Japan; Medan, Indonesia; Douala, Cameroon;...