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AI competition heats up as US targets Southeast Asia’s public sector
Washington’s new AI Spark initiative to promote American artificial intelligence systems in Southeast Asia’s public services and digital infrastructure is seen as a move to counter the region’s deepening partnerships with Chinese firms in the deployment of the technology. However, the initiative is unlikely to force Southeast Asia to choose between AI Spark and the Chinese model, as the region is ...
How Hong Kong can chart a cycle-friendly course
During the opening ceremony of Ride to Shine Hong Kong this month, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui challenged Hongkongers to cycle more than 1.2 million km – a distance equivalent to circling the Earth 30 times – to commemorate Hong Kong’s 30th anniversary of returning to China next year. Cycling is more than a trend and worth developing. Since the invention of the b...
UEFA accuses FIFA of 'selling football' with World Cup investment plan
The proposal to spin off the commercial rights to the World Cup and other competitions into a semi-private company has triggered a fierce backlash, with critics warning it could create conflicts between investors' profit motives and FIFA's role as the sport's regulator.
Chinese gaokao student’s inspiring story captivates nation after losing last relative
An 18-year-old Chinese girl recently lost her last living relative as she embarks on her university journey, yet she has declined donations, asking that they be given to others in need. Zeng Zixuan scored 564 out of 750 on this year’s gaokao, the national higher education entrance exam, and has been admitted to the petroleum engineering programme at Yangtze University. She chose this university be...
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地震の影響で九州新幹線 乗客7人けが 列車内で宿泊も
28日の地震の影響で九州新幹線ではあわせて乗客7人がけがをしたほか、線路上で動けなくなった列車では車内で宿泊してもらう対応をとりました。
Media not invited as Trump, Netanyahu hold talks at the White House
US President Donald Trump has held talks at the White House with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Japan quake kills at least 13; more trapped in collapsed mall, factory
A major earthquake in Japan's southwest killed at least 13 people and left several injured or missing after a shopping center and a paper mill were heavily damaged.
【熊本県まとめ】3人死亡 5人心肺停止 少なくとも7人安否不明
熊本県は29日午前9時半すぎから災害対策本部会議を開き、現時点で、3人が死亡し、5人が心肺停止、けが人は31人と明らかにしました。このほか、少なくとも7人が安否不明となっているということです。
Trump praises back-to-back meetings with Zelenskyy and Netanyahu
US president makes positive posts as Ukraine seeks more firepower and Israeli PM seeks to repair relationshipDonald Trump hosted back-to-back White House meetings with Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday, as Ukraine seeks more firepower for its air defenses and the Israeli prime minister tries to repair his strained relationship with the US president.Trump described both meetings...
Turkiye takes ‘historic step’ on energy alliance with Iraq
Ankara could receive 1 million barrels per day of Iraqi oil after Turkish Petroleum stake in BP-run Kirkuk oilfield.
Protests in Lima as Keiko Fujimori sworn in as Peru president
Keiko Fujimori has been sworn in as Peru's president amid protests and promises to crackdown on crime.
Angus Taylor insists he made no payments to conservative Liberal group amid Icac investigation
Opposition leader says he is ‘not a party to proceedings’ being investigated by NSW corruption watchdog as fellow liberals close ranksAngus Taylor says no payments were made in relation to a growing corruption case involving members of the NSW Liberal party, insisting he is not a party to the proceedings.Fellow Liberals also closed ranks around the federal opposition leader, sidestepping questions...
Australia news live: Daniel Andrews issues rare public statement in praise of ‘champion’ Jacinta Allan
Follow updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSpecially designed Airbus completes marathon 24-hour flight before joining Qantas fleetA specially modified Airbus A350 plane touched down in France Tuesday after a record 24-hour test flight from Australia, ahead of it joining Qantas’s fleet next year, Agency France-Presse reports. Continue reading...
高市首相 「熊本地震との関連調査中を含め死者13人」明らかに
高市総理大臣は総理大臣官邸で記者団に対し、今回の地震で午前8時半時点で、災害との関連の調査中を含め、死者が13人となっていると明らかにしました。
Should China aim for the lead in making AI rules for the world?
Beijing should step in to fill the global “vacuum” in rules on artificial intelligence as a Chinese AI model opens up a policy divide in the United States, according to various institutions within China. The calls came after Beijing-based start-up Moonshot AI launched its Kimi K3 model earlier this month, sending shock waves through Silicon Valley and the White House. The model is reportedly almos...
One Nation faces being struck off in Queensland after failing to file audited financial statements
Breach exposes Pauline Hanson to possible fines as party given deadline to comply by 18 AugustFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPauline Hanson’s One Nation party faces being struck off in Queensland after failing its legal obligation to lodge audited financial statements with the state’s regulator.The breach exposes Han...
【県まとめ】3人死亡 5人心肺停止 少なくとも7人安否不明
熊本県は29日午前9時半すぎから災害対策本部会議を開き、現時点で、3人が死亡し、5人が心肺停止、けが人は31人と明らかにしました。このほか、少なくとも7人が安否不明となっているということです。
Iran and US trade strikes, shattering brief lull in fighting
US Central Command says it intercepted "multiple" ballistic missiles fired by Iran.
Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots
The US and China are locked in a race to the lead the world in robotics and artificial intelligence.
Japan earthquake death toll rises as rescue teams search for missing amid aftershocks
Military mobilises thousands of personnel after quake on southern Kyushu island that registered a maximum 7 on the Japanese shindo intensity scale At least five people have been killed, and nine are missing after a 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Japan on Tuesday, injuring hundreds and knocking out power and water to tens of thousands.The quake – which registered a maximum 7 on the Japane...
Kenya investigating unexpected deaths of 15 elephants in national park
Potential toxic substance detected in several of 15 elephants found dead in Kenya’s Amboseli national parkOfficials are investigating the deaths of 15 elephants over the past month in Kenya’s Amboseli national park.The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) said 10 of the elephants showed signs of partial paralysis before dying within two days. Continue reading...
熊本 震度7 地震活動活発 同程度の地震1週間ほど注意
28日に熊本県熊本地方でマグニチュード7.1の大地震が発生して熊本県の宇城市と氷川町で震度7の揺れを観測し、熊本県では大きな被害が出ています。その後も震度5弱を観測する地震が3回発生するなど地震活動が活発になっていて、気象庁は、今後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、29日、厳しい暑さが予想されていて、復旧作業などの際は熱中症対策を心がけてください。
【ライブ】熊本震度7 地震活動活発 同程度の地震1週間ほど注意
28日に熊本県熊本地方でマグニチュード7.1の大地震が発生して熊本県の宇城市と氷川町で震度7の揺れを観測し、熊本県では大きな被害が出ています。その後も震度5弱を観測する地震が3回発生するなど地震活動が活発になっていて、気象庁は、今後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、29日、厳しい暑さが予想されていて、復旧作業などの際は熱中症対策を心がけてください。
Iran launches surprise attack on U.S. Middle East bases
According to U.S. Central Command, Iran launched a surprise ballistic missile attack in an attempt to attack U.S. forces based in the Middle East. NBC News’ Garrett Haake explains that this marks the most significant Iranian aggression in several days.
US Senate votes to advance Russia sanctions bill that would give Trump new tariff powers – live
Despite resounding 86-to-12 vote, Democratic aide warns bill gives president unchecked discretion to waive sanctions and impose tariffsSign up for the Breaking News US emailTrump’s meeting with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, set for 9:30am ET on Tuesday, will be closed to the media, the New York Times is reporting.The meeting is expected to be much more cordial than the one last year whe...
AI boom will sustain Hong Kong’s export surge, lift GDP outlook, economists say
Hong Kong’s export surge will extend into the coming months, driven by the global AI boom, economists have told the South China Morning Post, adding that GDP growth could surpass official forecasts. Billy Mak Sui-choi, an associate professor at Baptist University’s department of accountancy, economics and finance, said global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) remained far from saturated and ...
Australia news live: Angus Taylor insists he made no payments to conservative Liberal group amid Icac investigation
Follow updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSpecially designed Airbus completes marathon 24-hour flight before joining Qantas fleetA specially modified Airbus A350 plane touched down in France Tuesday after a record 24-hour test flight from Australia, ahead of it joining Qantas’s fleet next year, Agency France-Presse reports. Continue reading...
ICE agents used racial slurs during Los Angeles crackdown, court files show
Agents accused in lawsuit of using anti-immigrant slurs and denigrating undocumented MexicansICE agents deployed last summer to the Los Angeles area referred to the subjects of their immigration operations with racial slurs, according to newly released court documents.On 4 July 2025, an unidentified agent wrote in a text chain, “btw tonks everywhere selling food for the 4th festivities in long bea...
‘Prioritising profit’: Australians regularly prescribed medicinal cannabis with very high THC levels
Exclusive: Of more than 1,000 medicinal cannabis products available, only two have been evaluated by the drug regulatorFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDoctors are commonly prescribing high-dose medicinal cannabis containing up to four times the concentration of THC tested in clinical trials, a review has found.Researc...