World Cup Final: La Roja, La Albiceleste battle for glory
France 24 •

World Cup Final: La Roja, La Albiceleste battle for glory

La Roja's patient possession game meets the Albiceleste's trademark resilience in the World Cup final in New York on Sunday. As Spain coach Luis de la Fuente and his former coaching student Lionel Scaloni, now Argentina's manager, prepare to face off on football's biggest stage, the showdown promises a clash between the tournament's most polished side and the defending champions who have made a ha...

Hong Kong tourist left in coma after quad bike accident in Japan
SCMP •

Hong Kong tourist left in coma after quad bike accident in Japan

An elderly Hong Kong tourist has been left in a coma after falling from a quad bike in Japan. The Immigration Department said on Sunday that it had been in contact with the Chinese foreign ministry’s arm in Hong Kong and the Chinese consulate in Fukuoka to understand the situation after receiving a request for help from the woman’s family. It added that it was also providing support. The accident ...

‘He’s a war criminal’: Mamdani exploring whether he can arrest Netanyahu if he visits New York

‘He’s a war criminal’: Mamdani exploring whether he can arrest Netanyahu if he visits New York

The Guardian •

NYC mayor says in Times interview that’s he’s in ‘active conversation’ with city’s law department about the matterNew York City mayor Zohran Mamdani has said he was reviewing whether his administration could arrest Benjamin Netanyahu if as expected the Israeli prime minister visits the city for the UN general assembly in September.Mamdani’s comments on Saturday’s episode of the New York Times’s th...

Residents kept reporting Dolphins. Underwater microphones revealed their visits

Residents kept reporting Dolphins. Underwater microphones revealed their visits

Times of India •

Scientists from Kyoto University used underwater microphones to monitor dolphins in two bays along Japan's Sea of Japan coast. They found dolphin sounds only about once every 10 days, suggesting the animals visit these waters occasionally. The study also shows that long-term underwater listening can help scientists better understand and conserve marine life.

Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in US on UK rape and sex trafficking charges

Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in US on UK rape and sex trafficking charges

The Guardian •

Britain seeks extradition on charges including rape, sexual exploitation and offences linked to ‘extreme pornography’The controversial influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate have been arrested in the US as part of a UK police investigation into a number of alleged sexual offences.The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said it was bringing further charges in relation to four additional individual...

‘He’s a war criminal’: Mamdani exploring whether he can arrest Netanyahu if he visit New York

‘He’s a war criminal’: Mamdani exploring whether he can arrest Netanyahu if he visit New York

The Guardian •

NYC mayor says in Times interview that’s he’s in ‘active conversation’ with city’s law department about the matterNew York City mayor Zohran Mamdani has said he was reviewing whether his administration could arrest Benjamin Netanyahu if as expected the Israeli prime minister visits the city for the UN general assembly in September.Mamdani’s comments on Saturday’s episode of the New York Times’s th...

Tate brothers arrested in the US

Al Jazeera •

Video shows the moment controversial influencer brothers Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate were arrested in Miami, US.

Warming seas are bringing octopus, red mullet and bream into UK waters

Warming seas are bringing octopus, red mullet and bream into UK waters

Times of India •

As the seas warm, British waters are now seeing an influx of Mediterranean species. This environmental transformation is compelling local fishers to modify their traditional techniques. Notably, octopus populations are surging, impacting native shellfish and depleting other seafood supplies. In response, chefs are creatively revamping menus to highlight these new arrivals like octopus and bream, b...

‘Security hole’ enabled US-Israel bombing of Ayatollah’s residence: Iran minister Araghchi

‘Security hole’ enabled US-Israel bombing of Ayatollah’s residence: Iran minister Araghchi

Times of India •

Iranian foreign minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi alleged a security breach allowed foreign powers access. This breach reportedly provided intelligence and influenced decision-making during a conflict. He stated attackers knew Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's routine and targeted his residence precisely. A regional leader had warned Iran about leadership being targeted before the conflict began. Araghchi...

Australia’s life dissatisfaction levels double as ‘wellbeing poverty’ reaches new highs

Australia’s life dissatisfaction levels double as ‘wellbeing poverty’ reaches new highs

The Guardian •

ABS data show one in 10 people are not satisfied with life – but community cohesion and trust lift happiness scoresGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNearly 2.2 million Australians 15 years and older are living below the wellbeing poverty line, with the share of people reporting very low life satisfaction doubling over the past decade.In 2025, 9.7%, or about one in 10 Austr...

Parents were told asbestos in play sand was low risk unless ‘pulverised’. But regulators hadn’t tested it

Parents were told asbestos in play sand was low risk unless ‘pulverised’. But regulators hadn’t tested it

The Guardian •

Exclusive: Some ACCC recall notices updated after testing finds 90% of samples release asbestos fibres, contrary to previous claimsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSchools, retailers and government agencies assured parents that asbestos-contaminated play sand posed a low risk to their children’s health based on a suppl...

Parents were told asbestos in play sand was low risk unless ‘pulverised’. But regulators hadn’t tested it themselves

Parents were told asbestos in play sand was low risk unless ‘pulverised’. But regulators hadn’t tested it themselves

The Guardian •

Exclusive: ACCC updates some recall notices to say products ‘may cause risk to health’, contrary to previous claimsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSchools, retailers and government agencies assured parents that asbestos-contaminated play sand posed a low risk to their children’s health based on a supplier’s own assess...

Australian and NZ safety assurances about asbestos in play sand were based on supplier’s own assessment

Australian and NZ safety assurances about asbestos in play sand were based on supplier’s own assessment

The Guardian •

ACCC updates some recall notices to say products ‘may cause risk to health’, contrary to previous claimsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSchools, retailers and government agencies assured parents that asbestos-contaminated play sand posed a low risk to their children’s health based on a supplier’s own assessment which was not independently verified, the Guardian can revea...

Rise in overseas surrogates ‘increases risk of stateless babies’

Rise in overseas surrogates ‘increases risk of stateless babies’

The Guardian •

Calls grow for global regulation as rising numbers of westerners use surrogates in countries with different lawsWhy Mexico is at the heart of ethical debate over global surrogacyWhy one couple are pinning their surrogacy hopes on MexicoThe rise in the use of surrogates abroad is leaving more babies at risk of becoming stateless, experts have said, amid growing calls for urgent global regulation of...

Florida is planting 15,000 milkweeds along highways to help monarch butterflies

Florida is planting 15,000 milkweeds along highways to help monarch butterflies

Times of India •

Scientists and transport officials in Florida have planted 15,000 milkweed plants along roadsides to help monarch butterflies survive and reproduce. Milkweed is the only plant on which monarchs lay their eggs, making it essential for their life cycle. The project also supports bees and other pollinators while testing whether roadside habitats can become long-term wildlife corridors across the stat...