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The battle for the Maasai Mara: Can Kenya’s most iconic ecosystem be saved?

Al Jazeera • 3 months ago

Court cases over new lodges have raised questions about protecting one of Africa’s greatest wildlife spectacles.

One Nation unveils eight Victorian election candidates including former Liberal and anti-woke film animator

The Guardian • 3 months ago

Local councillor who says he used to work on Daniel Andrews’ security team also part of upper house lineup for November’s state pollA former Liberal party candidate, the animator behind Pauline Hanson’s anti-woke film and a local councillor who says he worked on former premier Daniel Andrews’ personal protection team have been unveiled as One Nation candidates for the Victorian election.Pauline Ha...

Brazil's Lula launches reelection bid as concerns rise over foreign interference

ABC News • 3 months ago

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has confirmed his candidacy for what is likely his last reelection bid

Malaysian boy on trial for allegedly murdering girl in school

BBC • 3 months ago

The high-profile case has shocked Malaysia and sparked debate about the effect of social media on children.

Japan and US confirm rare joint intervention to prop up yen

Al Jazeera • 3 months ago

US President Donald Trump says helping to bolster the Japanese currency is a sign of friendship.

Hong Kong to face brighter but hotter weather this week after days of heavy rain

SCMP • 3 months ago

Hong Kong can expect sunnier but very hot weather later this week, the city’s forecaster has said, as residents woke to an amber rainstorm warning for the second consecutive morning. The Hong Kong Observatory on Monday issued the amber rainstorm warning signal at 6.40am, following a similar alert on Sunday morning that remained in place for more than six hours. The warning was cancelled at 8.45am....

Massive Attack respond after Singapore ban over Palestine display

BBC • 3 months ago

The UK band says they are "surprised and disappointed" by their treatment over shouting "free Palestine" at a concert there.

Sudan army drone strike kills 35 at Darfur court, rights group says

France 24 • 3 months ago

The Sudanese army struck a traditional court in a Rapid Support Forces-held village in North Darfur with drones on Sunday, killing 35 people, a rights group said. Emergency Lawyers said the attack hit Garra al Zawaya as civilians gathered for local court hearings, wounding several others during the afternoon strike.

Sudanese army drone strike kills 35 at Darfur court, rights group says

France 24 • 3 months ago

The Sudanese army struck a traditional court in a Rapid Support Forces-held village in North Darfur with drones on Sunday, killing 35 people, a rights group said. Emergency Lawyers said the attack hit Garra al-Zawaya as civilians gathered for local court hearings, wounding several others during the afternoon strike.

Playing an instrument helps medical students perform surgical tasks better: study

SCMP • 3 months ago

Playing a musical instrument helps medical students perform surgical tasks 10 per cent faster and more skilfully, according to a study by the University of Hong Kong (HKU). The results showed that students with musical experience completed surgical tasks in an average time of 223.5 seconds, compared with 249.3 seconds for those without, making them nearly 26 seconds faster. The experience of Sien ...

Playing musical instrument helps medical students perform surgical tasks better: study

SCMP • 3 months ago

Playing a musical instrument helps medical students perform surgical tasks 10 per cent faster and more skilfully, according to a new study by the University of Hong Kong (HKU). The results showed that students with musical experience completed surgical tasks in an average time of 223.5 seconds, compared with 249.3 seconds for those without, making them nearly 26 seconds faster. The experience of S...

How likely is Beijing to walk the talk on boosting consumption?

SCMP • 3 months ago

Chinese officials tend to report only good news and bury bad news for propaganda purposes and career advancement. That is why it came as a genuine surprise when, on July 22, Zhang Enhui, the party chief of Changchun, an industrial powerhouse known for its automobile sector and technological research, publicly broke with that tradition. He warned of “unprecedented difficulties and challenges” facin...

Australia news live: petrol prices push above $2 a litre as excise discount ends; NSW Icac hearings resume

The Guardian • 3 months ago

State corruption watchdog starts second of eight weeks of hearings as part of Operation Rosny. Follow today’s news liveAngus Taylor and Anthony Albanese on leave this weekThe opposition leader, Angus Taylor, is on leave for most of this week, his office has announced, with the deputy leader, Jane Hume, acting in his stead.NSWRL owes a massive debt of gratitude to Laurie for the service he has give...

Two crew killed after firefighting helicopters collide in Greece, as British pilot survives

BBC • 3 months ago

One Danish and one Greek national died in the incident, while a British pilot and another Greek crew member survived.

Malaysia cracks down on social media hiking trend after jump in numbers needing rescue

The Guardian • 3 months ago

Officials are banning some ‘compressed hikes’ which involve walkers tackling demanding routes in short timeframesMalaysia’s government is tightening hiking rules nationwide after a social media trend left increasing numbers of adventurers needing to be rescued when they became lost or stranded in remote locations.In the first five months of 2026, Malaysia saw 52 cases of lost hikers, an increase o...

Three strikes, DAP’s out? Loss in Malaysia’s Negeri Sembilan puts coalition on notice

SCMP • 3 months ago

The Malaysian ruling coalition’s poor showing in the Negeri Sembilan poll on Saturday marks its third straight defeat in eight months – an embarrassing run that is forcing its largest party to confront the cost of governing with former rivals. Pakatan Harapan (PH) won 11 of the state’s 36 seats on Saturday, down from 17 in 2023, while Barisan Nasional (BN) secured 18 and its electoral partner, Per...

What is ‘bamboo-copter’, its links to China and Japan; how it inspired modern helicopters

SCMP • 3 months ago

The bamboo-copter is one of the most famous gadgets from the pocket of Doraemon, an iconic robot cat from a Japanese cartoon series who employs futuristic devices to assist a clumsy boy, notably enabling the protagonists to fly. In fact, this gadget is inspired by a Chinese invention that dates back over a thousand years. The bamboo-copter was one of the earliest gadgets presented to the boy Nobit...

Trump says outline of Iran deal agreed to, mediators say otherwise, strikes on hold for now

CBS News • 3 months ago

President Trump has called off new attacks on Iran for the time being, insisting an end to the war is close. He's also again calling for the "immediate" re-opening of the Strait of Hormuz. Imtiaz Tyab reports.

Fans Split Over Self-Mural: Clavicular penthouse photo sparks debate; critics see dictator narcissism, others defend art

Times of India • 3 months ago

Clavicular sparked a social media storm after a photo of a massive self-portrait mural inside his penthouse went viral. Many fans mocked the artwork, comparing it to a dictator-style portrait, while others defended it as an impressive artistic choice. The online debate quickly filled with jokes, criticism, and praise, turning the mural into a trending topic and leaving social media sharply divided...

Luke Bateman tells inquiry gambling companies supplied him with cocaine and alcohol

The Guardian • 3 months ago

Former rugby league player turned TikTok influencer tells parliamentary inquiry his spiralling addiction to gambling cost him about $1mFormer rugby league star Luke Bateman has alleged gambling company promoters supplied him with cocaine and alcohol, telling a parliamentary inquiry the betting industry exercised no duty of care.Bateman, who is now a TikTok star and influential in the “BookTok” com...

Australia news live: betting companies allegedly offered problem gamblers drugs to fuel addiction, Senate inquiry hears

The Guardian • 3 months ago

Senate inquiry into Albanese government’s gambling laws under way. Follow today’s news liveAngus Taylor and Anthony Albanese on leave this weekThe opposition leader, Angus Taylor, is on leave for most of this week, his office has announced, with the deputy leader, Jane Hume, acting in his stead.NSWRL owes a massive debt of gratitude to Laurie for the service he has given to his state as both a pla...

New Evidence In D4vd Case: Prosecutors cite texts and forensics at hearing; defense contests proof

Times of India • 3 months ago

Prosecutors presented alleged text messages and forensic evidence in the D4vd murder case, claiming the singer had a secret relationship with 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Burke has pleaded not guilty, while the defense challenged key evidence during the preliminary hearing. Trial proceedings are expected to continue later this year.

Suicide bombing kills at least 14 people in Pakistan’s Swat Valley

Al Jazeera • 3 months ago

Footage shows blast victims hurried into a hospital in northwestern Pakistan, after a suicide bombing.

Trump suggests new talks with Iran to begin on Monday

BBC • 3 months ago

Tehran has not responded to the suggestion that new talks are imminent. Trump has previously said a negotiated end to the war is close, only for strikes to resume.

Charlie Kirk Assassination Case: Candace Owens questions FBI timeline; casts doubt on evidence

Times of India • 3 months ago

Candace Owens has questioned the FBI's response timeline in the Charlie Kirk murder investigation, asking why agents arrived at Utah Valley University so quickly. She also challenged key parts of the prosecution's case against Tyler Robinson, including the evidence presented and the official account of the shooting, while continuing to raise doubts about the federal investigation.