Iran conflict expands as Senate again rejects effort to limit Trump's war powers
A vote in the Senate to limit President Trump's war powers has narrowly failed again. Three Republicans voted in favor it.
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Why a MAGA influencer’s shift to support Ukraine war is good for Trump
One of the most prominent pro-Trump influencers, Laura Loomer, just made a major shift in her stance on Ukraine.
‘A car in the bus!’: Toyota becomes airborne and then wedges in side of Brisbane bus
Queensland police fine driver of another car that allegedly caused Yaris to swerve before it hit kerb and catapulted into air – and busA Queensland driver has been fined after being involved in a stunning crash that saw a car become airborne and then stuck in the side of a bus.The drama unfolded at Rocklea in Brisbane’s south on Wednesday evening. A blue Toyota Yaris hit a traffic island and was c...
‘A car in the bus!’: Toyota becomes airborne and then wedged in side of Brisbane bus
Queensland police fine driver of another car that allegedly caused Yaris to swerve before it hit kerb and catapulted into air – and busA Queensland driver has been fined after being involved in a stunning crash that saw a car become airborne and then stuck into the side of a bus.The drama unfolded at Rocklea in Brisbane’s south on Wednesday evening. A blue Toyota Yaris hit a traffic island and was...
Middle East crisis live: Trump claims breakthrough reached in Gaza disarmament; Hamas confirms deal
US president claims his Board of Peace has reached ‘historic agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and all other armed groups in Gaza’US launches fresh strikes on Iran after days-long pause, amid fears the war is wideningA 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 water...
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Singapore retailer Love, Bonito warns customers of scam risks after data breach
Singapore fashion retailer Love, Bonito said that some customers’ personal data may have been exposed after a security vulnerability on its website allowed unauthorised access to account information. In an email to customers on Thursday, CEO Dione Song said the company identified the vulnerability on Sunday and resolved it on the same day. Based on its investigations, the data that may have been a...
熊本で震度7 同程度の地震に注意 熱中症対策を
7月28日、最大震度7の揺れを観測し、大きな被害が出ている熊本県では30日も揺れを感じる地震が54回観測されるなど、地震活動が活発な状態が続いています。気象庁は1週間ほどは最大震度7程度の地震に注意するよう呼びかけています。熊本県では31日も気温が上がり猛烈な暑さが予想されていて、復旧作業などの際は熱中症を防ぐためにできるかぎりの対策を行ってください。
Will US red tape and other infrastructure delays give China the lead in AI race?
China could win the artificial intelligence race if delays in establishing the United States’ AI infrastructure are not addressed, a congressional hearing heard on Thursday, just days before the deadline for the release of new industry guard rails. “We are in a strategic competition with China to lead the world on AI, and winning that race requires massive capital investment to build the networks ...
Elite company: the listed firms that were China’s most valuable before CXMT
After soaring 466 per cent in its Shanghai trading debut on Monday, ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) became the most valuable company on mainland China’s stock market – the first semiconductor firm to hold the top spot in the market’s 35-year history. The state-backed maker of memory chips saw its market capitalisation surpass 4 trillion yuan (US$592 billion) on Friday amid a broader chip stock...
Spain migrant crisis: Military deployed as thousands cross border; 9 killed
Spain deployed its military to Ceuta after thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco. The sudden influx overwhelmed security forces, leading to a severe border crisis. Authorities confirmed an agreement with Morocco for the return of illegal migrants. The reason for the surge remains unclear, with various factors suggested. Ceuta, a Spanish enclave, is a key point for migration into Europe.
Hong Kong cancels amber rainstorm warning, but wet weather to last until Monday
Hong Kong cancelled Friday’s second amber rainstorm warning in the afternoon, even as the local forecaster said the wet weather was expected to last until Monday. The Observatory issued the first amber alert of the day at 10.20am, before upgrading it to red at 11.05am. The signal was then downgraded back to amber at 2.10pm and cancelled nearly an hour later. “Showers and thunderstorms associated w...
Hong Kong lowers red rainstorm warning to amber, but heavy rain to last over weekend
Heavy thundery showers are expected in Hong Kong on Friday and will continue until Monday, according to the city’s weather forecaster, which lowered the rainstorm warning from red to amber in the afternoon. The Observatory issued the amber rainstorm warning to red at 11.05am on Friday, meaning that more than 50mm (2 inches) of rain had fallen in an hour or was likely to fall generally over the cit...
Hong Kong lowers red rainstorm warning to amber but heavy rain to last over weekend
Heavy thundery showers are expected in Hong Kong on Friday and will continue until Monday, according to the city’s weather forecaster, which lowered the rainstorm warning from red to amber in the afternoon. The Observatory issued the amber rainstorm warning to red at 11.05am on Friday, meaning that more than 50mm (2 inches) of rain had fallen in an hour or was likely to fall generally over the cit...
Hong Kong issues red rainstorm warning as thundery showers to last over weekend
Heavy thundery showers are expected in Hong Kong on Friday and will continue until Monday, according to the city’s weather forecaster, which escalated the rainstorm warning to red in the morning. The Observatory raised the amber rainstorm warning to red at 11.05am on Friday, meaning that more than 50mm (2 inches) of rain had fallen in an hour or was likely to fall generally over the city. “Showers...
Amber warning issued on Friday as thundery showers expected to last over weekend
Heavy thundery showers are expected in Hong Kong on Friday and will continue until Monday, according to the city’s weather forecaster, which issued an amber rainstorm warning in the morning. The warning was issued by the Observatory at 10.20am on Friday, meaning that more than 30mm of rain has fallen in an hour or is likely to fall generally over the city. “Showers and thunderstorms associated wit...
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台風13号の最新の進路は「台風マップ」でご確認いただけます。
Southwest China landslide death toll rises to 51 as search and rescue continues
The death toll from a landslide in Chongqing province, southwest China, earlier this month rose to 51, with 10 people still missing, local authorities said late on Thursday night. The landslide, which occurred two weeks ago in Pengshui county, swept away several residential buildings at the foot of a mountain along a riverbank. Quoting the command centre of the rescue effort, state-run news agen...
China’s military modernisation
August 1 sees the 99th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Liberation Army. To mark the occasion, SCMP Plus has republished its February 2026 factsheet on efforts to modernise China’s armed forces.
Pauline Hanson’s comments on ‘good Muslims’ don’t breach hate speech laws, Australian federal police finds
One Nation leader’s ‘how can you tell me there are good Muslims?’ remarks were the subject of complaints, but police say the matter has now been finalisedThe Australian federal police has determined One Nation leader Pauline Hanson’s comments about Muslim Australians “do not meet the threshold” of breaching hate laws.The AFP said it received several complaints about Hanson’s remarks to Sky News on...
Spain sending troops as thousands enter enclave of Ceuta from Morocco
At least 15 people drown as migrants try to swim to Spanish territory amid scenes of chaos at the border.
Trump says Morocco named Tiznit-Dakhla highway after him: Why it matters
The claimed tribute to Trump forms part of Morocco's larger ambitions in the disputed Western Sahara.
Tim Cook warns of slow Siri AI roll-out in China, worsening memory crisis
Apple is taking its first concrete steps to roll out initial artificial intelligence (AI) features in China, but CEO Tim Cook warned that a full integration of a revamped Siri AI there would take longer. Mainland Chinese consumers would first get a targeted suite of original Apple Intelligence capabilities, including the Clean Up photo-editing tool, which allows users to erase unwanted objects in ...
Chinese dad sues online gaming companies for US$1.5 to force strict anti-addiction rules
A father in central China, whose gaming-addicted son swallowed 18 fever pills in one go, has sued four mainland gaming companies, seeking a symbolic compensation of 10 yuan (US$1.5). However, his primary hope is that the court will supervise these companies to ensure they fulfil their obligation to prevent minors from overindulging in gaming. The father, whose surname is Qin, filed the lawsuit aga...
Clashes near Morocco’s border with Spain over beefed up migrant security
Clashes erupted near the Morocco-Spain border crossing, after thousands of migrants into Spain.
8月食品値上げは2300品目超 値上げラッシュ秋にピークか
来月値上げされる食品が2300品目余りにのぼることが民間の調査会社のまとめでわかりました。9月の値上げ品目はさらに増える見込みで、調査会社では中東情勢の影響による値上げラッシュがことし秋にピークを迎えるとみています。
4 bodies found after Pakistan avalanche hits climbing team led by Nepal’s Nirmal Purja
Search-and-rescue teams have recovered four bodies near the site of an avalanche that left 10 climbers missing in northern Pakistan, police said on Friday. “Preliminary reports indicate that four bodies have so far been recovered,” Gilgit-Baltistan region’s police spokesperson said in a statement on Facebook, adding that the condition of the remaining climbers was still being verified. Ten interna...
4 bodies found after avalanche hits Pakistan Broad Peak expedition
Search-and-rescue teams have recovered four bodies near the site of an avalanche that left 10 climbers missing in northern Pakistan, police said on Friday. “Preliminary reports indicate that four bodies have so far been recovered,” Gilgit-Baltistan region’s police spokesperson said in a statement on Facebook, adding that the condition of the remaining climbers was still being verified. Ten interna...
10 climbers missing in Pakistan after avalanche hits Broad Peak expedition
Ten international climbers led by a renowned Nepal-born mountaineer were missing after an avalanche struck Broad Peak, the world’s 12th highest mountain, in northern Pakistan. The Alpine Club of Pakistan received initial reports that the avalanche struck the team led by Nirmal Purja and the climbers had been out of communication since then, club vice-president Karrar Haidri said in a statement lat...
10 missing after avalanche hits Broad Peak expedition in Pakistan
Ten international climbers led by a renowned Nepal-born mountaineer were missing after an avalanche struck Broad Peak, one of the world’s highest mountains in northern Pakistan. The Alpine Club of Pakistan received initial reports that the avalanche struck the team led by Nirmal Purja and the climbers had been out of communication since then, club vice-president Karrar Haidri said in a statement l...
Australia news live: Reformers member tells hearing he used factional funds to pay for bucks night; Taylor refuses to answer multiple Icac-related questions
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...