US government mislabels countries on map of Africa at global conference
The US State Department acknowledged 'an unfortunate error' after the highly inaccurate African map caused a stir.
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Latin America is becoming a laboratory for tech-supremacism
Trumpism, corporate deregulation and biometric surveillance are converging into a new model of control in the region.
Texas engineers are building fish-like nano-robots that could harvest lithium from seawater and transform the future of clean energy
Texas A&M engineers are developing fish-like nano-robots to harvest lithium from seawater. These autonomous microscopic robots use specialised particles activated by light for movement. This innovative approach offers a sustainable alternative to traditional land-based mining methods.
How Netanyahu lost America
By tying Israel to the Republican right, he shattered bipartisan consensus that sustained its most important alliance.
US Summer heat leaves multiple hikers dehydrated in New York's Adirondacks
New York Forest Rangers responded to a series of rescues across the Adirondacks in June, helping dehydrated hikers, treating medical emergencies, locating lost visitors and tackling a wildfire. Several incidents were linked to hot weather, prompting officials to remind people to carry enough water, prepare properly and follow hiking safety guidelines.
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Malaysian pilot arrested in Indonesia with 70,000 Ecstasy pills after drug-fuelled flight
A Malaysian pilot who tested positive for meth, MDMA, and cocaine after flying a passenger plane to Indonesia risked the death penalty for allegedly smuggling more than 70,000 Ecstasy tablets in his suitcase, officials said on Friday. The 39-year-old pilot, identified only by his initials, MSO, was arrested on Wednesday at Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport shortly after arriving from ...
BP to sell North Sea business; AI companies lead record surge on Korea’s stock market – business live
Live, rolling coverage as British oil company looks for buyer amid political dispute over future drilling licencesGood morning, and welcome to our live coverage of business, economics and financial markets.BP has put its North Sea oil business up for sale, saying it will try to find a buyer amid a political dispute over whether the UK government should allow more drilling.The UK has been our home ...
‘Extremely scary findings’ show climate crisis is supercharging Europe’s wildfire weather
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元特捜部検事の懲戒免職は遺憾 綱紀保持を 平口法相
事件の捜査で取り調べた女性と不適切な関係を持ち金品を受け取るなどしたとして、東京地検特捜部に在籍していた男性検事が懲戒免職となったことについて、平口法務大臣は極めて遺憾だとしたうえで検察が危機感を持って再発防止に取り組むと説明しました。
July Politburo meeting read-out
This report was translated from Chinese into English using Alibaba’s Qwen3.7-Plus, then checked and tweaked for accuracy by a South China Morning Post journalist. It is for reference only, and is not the official English version of the original Chinese document. Alibaba owns the SCMP.
Retirement ages today vs the future: How long will Europeans work?
The retirement age in the EU for men will rise from 64.7 to 66.7 years by the late 2060s. For women, it will increase from 64 to 66.4 years.
34 killed as methane explosion tears through coal mine in Pakistan's Balochistan
A methane gas explosion in Pakistan's Balochistan province killed at least thirty-four miners. Ten miners remained trapped underground after the blast ripped through the coal mine. Rescue teams worked against time to locate and recover the remaining trapped workers. Authorities announced compensation for the families of the deceased miners. The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns within Pa...
官房長官の元秘書官を訓告処分 不適切な出張報道 赤澤経産相
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AC Milan and Italy great Baresi dies aged 66
AC Milan and Italy great Franco Baresi has died at the age of 66, the Italian club announces.
Pakistan’s attacks on Afghanistan are about more than the TTP
Islamabad is using a domestic insurgency to justify its broader pursuit of strategic dominance.
Iran war live: Hamas agree draft peace plan on Gaza
Hamas says deal is conditional on Israel's full withdrawal from Gaza.
Iran war live: IRGC claims attack on Kuwait; Gaza peace deal announced
Iran says attacks in response to US strikes; Hamas says any deal is conditional on Israel's full withdrawal from Gaza.
Iran war live: IRGC claims ‘retaliatory attack’ on Kuwait
Iran has continued its attacks on Gulf states, in what it calls retaliation for US strikes on Thursday.
Iran war live: IRGC claims ‘retaliatory attack’ on Kuwait
Iran has continued its attacks on Gulf states, in what it says is retaliation for US strikes on Thursday.
熊本 氷川町 介護施設再開めど立たず 唯一の病院には患者集中
今回の地震で震度7の揺れを観測した熊本県氷川町にある介護施設では停電や断水が続き、再開のめどは立っていません。
UEFA “計画撤回されなければW杯参加せず” FIFAを非難
FIFA＝国際サッカー連盟が外部からの投資を募り商業活動と大会の運営事業を担う新たな子会社を設立する計画を発表したことについて、UEFA＝ヨーロッパサッカー連盟と加盟する55のサッカー協会は計画が撤回されないかぎり、ワールドカップなどFIFAの主催大会には参加しないとする共同の声明を出しました。
【地震速報】熊本で震度3 津波の心配なし（15:28）
31日午後3時28分ごろ地震がありました。この地震による津波の心配はありません。震源地は熊本県熊本地方で震源の深さは10キロ、地震の規模を示すマグニチュードは3.7と推定されます。現在、震度3以上が観測されている地域は以下のとおりです。▼震度3が、熊本県熊本地方。今後の情報に注意してください。
Pakistan searching for 10 climbers missing on Broad Peak after an avalanche
Pakistani rescuers backed by the military are searching for 10 international climbers missing after an avalanche on Broad Peak
FIFA insists it will proceed with private investor plan proposal despite UEFA boycott threat
FIFA vowed on Friday to press ahead with an "open and democratic" consultation on a proposed private investment plan, despite widespread opposition to the proposal.
Death toll from southwestern Japan quake climbs to 34 as rescuers search damaged mall
The death toll has climbed to 34 from a powerful earthquake in southwestern Japan, according to the Kumamoto prefectural government
What we know about the Hamas disarmament deal announced by Trump
Palestinian militant group Hamas confirmed Friday that it had agreed to a deal with Israel that would lead to the group's disarmament in return for the gradual withdrawal of Israeli troops from the Gaza Strip. Here's what we know so far.
日銀 政策金利を1％程度に据え置き決定【ライブ配信】
日銀は、31日まで開いた金融政策決定会合で、今の政策を維持することを決めました。6月、利上げに踏み切ったばかりで、家計や企業への影響を見極める必要があると判断したとみられます。
Xi Jinping urges Chinese armed forces to ‘strengthen military application’ of AI
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on the People’s Liberation Army to enhance its use of AI as part of a drive to develop an intelligent military. He told a Politburo group study session that the PLA should “strengthen the military application of unmanned intelligent technologies, deepen the development and application of network information systems, and gradually build an intelligent militar...
How US Senate Russia sanctions could spell 100% tariffs for India, China
Russian energy exports could face sweeping tariffs under bill named for late Senator Lindsey Graham.