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Key witness in Meta trial says terms of settlement insufficient to halt apps’ harms to teenagers
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Key witness in Meta trial says terms of settlement insufficient to halt apps’ harms to teenagers

Exclusive: Arturo Béjar, an ex-Facebook employee and whistleblower, said outcome ‘is not an all clear to say the product is safe’Meta agrees to major changes to Facebook and Instagram in settlementThe star witness in the US government’s landmark trial against Meta believes that a multibillion-dollar settlement reached on Wednesday does not go far enough to stop the social media giant’s harms to yo...

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As Hong Kong faces more heatwaves, what must be done to make the city more resilient?
SCMP •

As Hong Kong faces more heatwaves, what must be done to make the city more resilient?

Yung, an elderly Hong Kong resident, has spent hours hanging out at a neighbourhood shopping centre in Kwai Chung all summer. But he has not been going there to shop, instead taking refuge from the sweltering heat in the mall’s soothing air-conditioned arcade. The retiree, who lives in a 100 sq ft subdivided flat with his wife, is reluctant to use the air conditioner for long periods to avoid a he...

Nepal-Tibet floods live: Death toll surpasses 360, more than 1,300 missing
France 24 •

Nepal-Tibet floods live: Death toll surpasses 360, more than 1,300 missing

Landslides caused by a glacial collapse unleashed a torrent of mud and water across Nepal and China's autonomous region of Tibet on Wednesday, killing at least 362 people and leaving more than 1,300 missing. The disaster swept away homes, roads and bridges, while officials warned the death toll could rise as rescue teams searched for survivors. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

Nepal-Tibet floods live: Death toll surpasses 350, more than 1,300 missing
France 24 •

Nepal-Tibet floods live: Death toll surpasses 350, more than 1,300 missing

Landslides caused by a glacial collapse unleashed a torrent of mud and water across Nepal and China's autonomous region of Tibet on Wednesday, killing at least 353 people and leaving more than 1,300 missing. The disaster swept away homes, roads and bridges, while officials warned the death toll could rise as rescue teams searched for survivors. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

Nepal-Tibet floods live: Death toll surpasses 300, more than 1,300 missing
France 24 •

Nepal-Tibet floods live: Death toll surpasses 300, more than 1,300 missing

Landslides caused by a glacial collapse unleashed a torrent of mud and water across Nepal and China's autonomous region of Tibet on Wednesday, killing at least 332 people and leaving more than 1,300 missing. The disaster swept away homes, roads and bridges, while officials warned the death toll could rise as rescue teams searched for survivors. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

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Nepal-Tibet floods live: Nearly 1,500 people missing in devastating landslides

Nepal-Tibet floods live: Nearly 1,500 people missing in devastating landslides

France 24 •

Landslides caused by a glacial collapse unleashed a torrent of mud and water across Nepal and China's autonomous region of Tibet on Wednesday, killing at least 165 people and leaving nearly 1,500 missing. The disaster swept away homes, roads and bridges, while officials warned the death toll could rise as rescue teams searched for survivors. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

Live: At least 165 dead and more than 1,000 missing in Nepal landslide

Live: At least 165 dead and more than 1,000 missing in Nepal landslide

France 24 •

A landslide caused by a glacial collapse unleashed a torrent of mud and water across Nepal on Wednesday, killing at least 165 people and leaving more than 1,000 missing near the border with China's autonomous region of Tibet. The disaster swept away homes, roads and bridges, while officials warned the death toll could rise as rescue teams searched for survivors. Follow our liveblog for the latest ...

Live: At least 165 dead and over 1,000 missing in Nepal landslide

Live: At least 165 dead and over 1,000 missing in Nepal landslide

France 24 •

A landslide caused by a glacial collapse unleashed a torrent of mud and water across Nepal on Wednesday, killing at least 165 people and leaving more than 1,000 missing near the border with China's autonomous region of Tibet. The disaster swept away homes, roads and bridges, while officials warned the death toll could rise as rescue teams searched for survivors. Follow our liveblog for the latest ...

Live: At least 160 dead and 400 tourists missing in Nepal landslide

Live: At least 160 dead and 400 tourists missing in Nepal landslide

France 24 •

A landslide unleashed a torrent of mud and water across Nepal on Wednesday, killing at least 157 people and leaving more than 400 tourists missing near the border with China. The disaster swept away homes, roads and bridges, while officials warned the death toll could rise as rescue teams searched for survivors. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

Rent Cut After Death Probe: D4vd’s Hollywood Hills rental sits vacant; stigma fears cloud demand

Rent Cut After Death Probe: D4vd’s Hollywood Hills rental sits vacant; stigma fears cloud demand

Times of India •

D4vd’s former Hollywood Hills home, linked to the investigation into Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s death, has reportedly struggled to attract a tenant. The property’s monthly rent has dropped from $23,950 to $21,500, a reduction of more than 10%. D4vd moved out in September 2025 after police searched the residence. Investigators reportedly examined potential blood stains and other evidence there. The ...

Prudential sees new business profit growth slow, announces US$300m share buy-back

Prudential sees new business profit growth slow, announces US$300m share buy-back

SCMP •

British insurer Prudential announced a US$300 million share buy-back, to be completed by December, as it reported an 8 per cent increase in new business profit for the first half of the year. The buy-back and slower profit growth came amid market concerns over a potential pullback in mainland Chinese visitors to Hong Kong that could test the performance of insurers in one of their largest markets....

Queensland woman gave birth to twins with different parents after surrogacy coincides with natural pregnancy

Queensland woman gave birth to twins with different parents after surrogacy coincides with natural pregnancy

The Guardian •

Both children were born on same day in November 2025 in situation so rare it had not been contemplated by state surrogacy lawsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA Queensland woman gave birth to twin children with separate sets of biological parents last year, in what is believed to be an Australian first situation so rar...

Viral Mentorship Post: Charlie Kirk’s training reframes Candace Owens debates; critics face new question

Viral Mentorship Post: Charlie Kirk’s training reframes Candace Owens debates; critics face new question

Times of India •

A viral post has reignited discussion about Charlie Kirk’s influence on Candace Owens’ debate skills. The writer claims Kirk recognized Owens’ talent early, traveled with her and spent hours teaching her how to prepare, use note cards and handle opponents. The post argues that critics who underestimated Owens were also overlooking Kirk’s confidence in his student and the years of mentorship that h...

South Korea hands police more power even as dead bodies expose the lies

South Korea hands police more power even as dead bodies expose the lies

SCMP •

On a farm up in the hills of South Korea’s Jeju Island, investigators this week uncovered what a mother had spent three months fearing they would not find: the body of her daughter. Jang Mi-ran, 37, vanished without a trace in May. Police records would later show her case had been quietly closed without anyone ever verifying if she was alive. It was the second such discovery in a matter of days. T...

Wildfires kill 12 in Algeria as severe heatwave sweeps North Africa

Wildfires kill 12 in Algeria as severe heatwave sweeps North Africa

France 24 •

Twelve people died and dozens were injured as wildfires tore through northern Algeria on Wednesday, with authorities battling more than 150 blazes amid a scorching heatwave sweeping across North Africa. Six of the 54 injured were in critical condition and receiving intensive care.

Colombia mulls locking up dangerous criminals on prison ships

Colombia mulls locking up dangerous criminals on prison ships

SCMP •

Colombia’s new hard-right government wants to use prison ships adrift at sea to lock up people it considers highly dangerous criminals, a defence ministry source said on Wednesday. President Abelardo de la Espriella took office earlier this month, vowing to come down hard on armed groups in Colombia, the world’s largest cocaine producer. The US-backed millionaire campaigned on a pledge to bomb gue...

Qatar PM to visit Tehran as Iran-US tensions persist over Hormuz Strait

Qatar PM to visit Tehran as Iran-US tensions persist over Hormuz Strait

Times of India •

The latest visit comes as the conflict approaches its sixth month. Although major fighting has largely stopped, the two sides have yet to make progress towards a lasting diplomatic settlement. One of the biggest unresolved issues is the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway between Iran and Oman through which a major share of the world's oil supplies normally passes.

Australia news live: Victoria scraps secret public transport levy; former Treasury chief says WA GST deal might ‘break’ federal system

Australia news live: Victoria scraps secret public transport levy; former Treasury chief says WA GST deal might ‘break’ federal system

The Guardian •

Ben Carroll announces he will ‘abolish the rail improvement charge’. Follow today’s news liveNepal flash flood disaster – live updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe prime minister, Anthony Albanese, says Dfat officials are ready to provide consular assistance to Australians in Nepal, after the devastating flooding in the country.A local tourism official said they be...

Latest developments on Nepal flooding disaster

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Dozens of Americans are among the missing in Nepal after sweeping floods destroyed neighborhoods in Nepal. Authorities say at least 150 people are dead and hundreds more are missing. Anna Coren reports.

FDA approves new drug Rasonque to treat advanced pancreatic cancer

FDA approves new drug Rasonque to treat advanced pancreatic cancer

France 24 •

The US FDA on Wednesday approved Revolution Medicines' Rasonque for advanced pancreatic cancer, opening a new treatment option for patients with metastatic disease. A large trial found the once-daily pill doubled survival rates, offering fresh hope for people who have exhausted other treatments.