栃木強盗殺人 “実行役”高校生2人起訴 4人全員起訴に
栃木県上三川町の住宅で親子3人が強盗に襲われ死傷した事件で、実行役として逮捕された16歳と17歳の男子高校生2人について、検察は31日強盗殺人などの罪で起訴しました。これで、実行役とみられる少年4人は全員が起訴されました。
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Forced out of Australia’s military due to his sexuality, David says an apology is ‘long overdue’ for veterans like him
Exclusive: ADF personnel who were discriminated against for being LGBTQ+ are owed a national apology, federal government toldFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA national apology should be issued to LGBTQ+ veterans and service personnel who experienced discrimination at the hands of the Australian Defence Force, accordin...
Iraq says it had ‘no prior knowledge’ of US-Saudi attacks – as it happened
This blog is now closed – our live coverage of the Middle East continues hereA liquefied natural gas tanker controlled by QatarEnergy exited the strait of Hormuz overnight – the first such vessel visible on ship-tracking data to leave the waterway since 11 July, data from analytics firms showed on Thursday.The Al Areesh tanker, which loaded a cargo at Qatar’s Ras Laffan terminal around 4-6 July...
Australia news live: Reformers member tells Icac he can’t recall Taylor making donation; NSW opposition leader backs minister linked to same group
Former premier’s brother to appear before inquiry. Follow liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcasteSafety commissioner says court action against Telegram ‘very significant’Julie Inman Grant, the eSafety commissioner, spoke to the ABC this morning after yesterday’s court action against Telegram over its alleged failure to detect and remove pro-terror material from its platfor...
Friday briefing: Why attacks on hospitals from Ukraine to Lebanon now happen with impunity
In today’s newsletter: The legal protections once considered foundational in conflict are now routinely bypassed, with healthcare personnel treated as legitimate targetsGood morning. While you were asleep, Donald Trump claimed a deal had been reached for the “complete disarmament of Hamas” in Gaza. His announcement, characteristically, does not yet seem watertight, with briefings from both sid...
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Middle East crisis live: Trump claims Gaza deal reached; Iran targets US bases in Kuwait
Response from Hamas and Israeli officials suggest Gaza deal still faces obstacles; Tehran launches drone strikes at Kuwait in retaliation for recent US attacksTrump claims agreement for ‘complete disarmament’ of Hamas in Gaza but support uncertainSaudi Arabia prepares sea and possible land offensive against HouthisDonald Trump claims a deal has been reached for Hamas to disarm and Israel to withdr...
Apple shares fall despite record revenue as outlook disappoints
Apple’s iPhone revenue jumped by almost 22% in the three months to June, but its forecast for the current quarter fell short of analysts’ expectations.
熊本 氷川町 介護施設で停電や断水 再開めど立たず
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。
Fifa says 'nobody selling football' as plan continues
Football's governing body Fifa plans to continue the consultation process after Uefa threatens to boycott World Cups.
Fifa says 'nobody selling football'
Football's governing body Fifa plans to continue the consultation process after Uefa threatens to boycott World Cups.
German proverb of the day: "A fence lasts 3 years, a dog lasts 3 fences, a horse lasts 3 dogs, and a man lasts…"
An old German proverb highlights life's transient nature and the importance of valuing time. It uses symbolic lifespans to show everything has a limited existence. This message remains relevant as daily life continues to change rapidly. The proverb encourages appreciating ordinary moments and relationships over possessions. It reminds us that life's meaning comes from how years are spent, not ...
Law firm drops court challenge over files seized in ‘crash-for-cash’ police probe
A Hong Kong law firm allegedly involved in a series of “crash-for-cash” scams has dropped a judicial challenge against the seizure of its confidential documents during a police raid earlier this year. The High Court on Friday dismissed an application for judicial review by Raymond Lam & Associates after the firm, which ceased operations in April, notified in writing that it would discontinue the l...
FIFA vows to proceed with private investor plan consultation as opposition spreads
FIFA has pledged to push ahead with consultations for a plan to allow private investors to buy a stake in a potential commercial subsidiary of the world football governing body despite stinging criticisms. Europe's UEFA has threatened to boycott the World Cup and other FIFA competitions over the proposal.
Four bodies located after 10 climbers go missing on Pakistani peak
Mountaineer Nirmal Purja among those reported missing after avalanche hit Broad Peak, Pakistan alpine club says.
Ten climbers led by renowned Nepali mountaineer ‘missing’ on Pakistan peak
Renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja among those missing after an avalanche hit Broad Peak in northern Pakistan.
Man arrested in Cyprus in first overseas National Security Act investigation
A man has been arrested in Cyprus as part of the first investigation using the National Security Act in relation to alleged offences in an overseas territory.
Europe's youth is losing strength and flexibility, study finds
European children are in worse physical shape than at almost any point in the last 60 years, new research shows, which will have an impact on both the current and future health of this population.
What it takes to build the world’s longest railway tunnel – and restore nature once it’s done
The world’s largest railway tunnel between Austria and Italy has created a mega-landfill in the Alps. Can developers restore it sustainably?
日銀 政策金利を1％程度に据え置き決定【ライブ配信予定】
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。
熊本の被災地を支援 能登町から「トイレカー」が氷川町に到着
今回の地震で震度7の揺れを観測し大きな被害が出ている熊本県氷川町に、31日、能登半島地震で被災した石川県能登町から派遣された「トイレカー」が到着しました。
HSBC to close all branches and pull out of Australian retail banking market
London-based company to sell local loan portfolio to Blackstone but will continue private and institutional banking servicesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe London-headquartered HSBC is closing all Australian branches over the next 18 months after selling its local mortgage and personal loan portfolio to the global...
HSBC to pull out of Australian retail banking market
London-based company to sell local loan portfolio to Blackstone, but will continue private and institutional banking servicesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe London-headquartered HSBC is closing all Australian branches over the next 18 months after selling its local mortgage and personal loan portfolio to global as...
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Lake Como vs Lake Garda: How Italy’s most popular lakes compare
The two Italian lakes have attracted holidaymakers since Roman times, with organised tourism becoming a key business around both shorelines by the 19th century.
Time is running out: what trade concessions can the EU win from China?
With an October deadline unlikely to yield major concessions from Beijing given structural and leverage imbalances, EU-China trade tensions look set to keep escalating.
Drones offer alternative to balloons for weather research
Pre-programmed flights gather data at different altitudes then return to bases to recharge and downloadWeather happens in the boundary layer, the atmosphere from ground level to a few thousand metres, but this can be difficult to study in detail: weather stations are too low, and aircraft are expensive. Instrumented weather balloons are the traditional solution, and thousands are released every da...
Families sleep in cars after homes destroyed in Japan earthquake
Residents in southwestern Japan have had to resort to sleeping in their cars for shelter, after a recent 6.8 magnitude.
British YouTuber Yung Filly acquitted of raping fan in Perth but could face retrial with jury hung on three charges
Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos was found guilty of two counts of assault and not guilty of three of six counts of rapeA British musician and YouTube personality on trial for allegedly violently raping a fan in a Perth hotel has been acquitted of three sexual penetration charges.But the jury found rapper Yung Filly guilty of two assault offences over his September 2024 encounter with a 20-year-o...
Tiny reef fish thrived near seabird islands; where rats wiped birds out, marine food chains changed
Tropical islands are facing a surprising ecological shift as invasive rats disrupt the balance of coral reef ecosystems. By decimating seabird numbers, these rats cut down on essential nutrient contributions to the reefs. As a result, tiny cryptobenthic fish flourish in nutrient-rich spots, while invertebrates find success in less fertile regions, reshaping the food web and highlighting the vulner...
Anthropic admits its most powerful AI model hacked into three organisations' systems during testing phase
The announcement comes just days after rivals OpenAI revealed that their popular ChatGPT platform went rogue during its testing phase of its most powerful AI model, where it too infiltrated other organisations’ cyberspace.