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US Iran War News Live Updates: Sirens blare across Kuwait amid Iran strikes, military claims retaliation
Israel demolishes Palestinian home in Masafer Yatta
Israel demolishes Palestinian home in Masafer Yatta
Russia launches largest ballistic missile attack on Kyiv since start of war
Ukraine is particularly vulnerable to ballistic missile attacks due to a shortage of Patriot air defence munitions.
Victoria announces new social media ‘demasking’ powers for accounts accused of vilification
New laws would give Vcat power to force social and AI platforms to identify anonymous users in move premier says will protect childrenGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSocial media companies could be forced to identify anonymous accounts accused of online vilification, under new laws being proposed in Victoria.The Victorian premier, Jacinta Allan, announced a suite of soci...
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US launches new airstrikes on Iran after confirming troop deaths
Washington launched its eighth consecutive wave of strikes in Iran overnight Saturday with US Central Command saying the latest attacks had targeted Iran's Revolutionary Guard in retaliation for Tehran's killing of two US troops at an airbase in Jordan. France 24 correspondent Fraser Jackson reports from Washington.
Spain vs Argentina FIFA World Cup final: Team news, prediction and lineups
Stars Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal clash at the biggest match of the biggest World Cup in history.
The number one health issue in Palestine is the Israeli occupation
In both Gaza and the West Bank, Israeli policies are devastating Palestinian health with deadly consequences.
Millions in Kyiv 'didn't have time to seek shelter' ahead of Russian attack
One person was killed and eight others injured in an overnight Russian attack on Kyiv that included ballistic missiles, local authorities said on Sunday. FRANCE 24's Emmanuel Chaze reports from the Ukrainian capital.
Mount Olympus, the mythological home of Zeus and the ancient Greek gods, is being considered for UNESCO World Heritage status as Greece seeks protection for its tallest mountain
Mount Olympus, a site of myth and nature, seeks UNESCO World Heritage recognition. This ancient Greek mountain is home to gods and diverse ecosystems. Locals hope for global acknowledgment to ensure its continued protection. The nomination process involves careful review and potential further requirements. Recognition would bring responsibilities for preserving its unique cultural and natural ...
Hong Kong-based mediation body adds at least 1 more successful case to tally
An intergovernmental mediation body headquartered in Hong Kong has resolved at least one more dispute since settling a case involving parties from Singapore and mainland China, as the number of signatory states grew to 46 and contracting nations reached 16. Teresa Cheng Yeuk-wah, secretary general of the International Organisation for Mediation (IOMed), also said on Sunday that her organisation ha...
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Wang Fuk Court homeowners seek answers over state of flats, reject audit report
Homeowners of a fire-hit Hong Kong estate have demanded greater clarity on the condition of their flats after a six-hour extraordinary general meeting on Sunday, during which they rejected an audit report but supported holding another session within two months. Hop On Management Company, the government-appointed administrator of Wang Fuk Court, reportedly told residents more time was needed to com...
Owners of fire-hit Tai Po homes seek answers over compensation, state of flats
Homeowners of a fire-hit Hong Kong estate who waited months for an extraordinary general meeting have urgent questions regarding compensation and the state of their flats, although the agenda excluded a crucial building examination report. Hop On Management Company, the government-appointed administrator of Wang Fuk Court, arranged the meeting with flat owners on Sunday to discuss items including ...
US service member killed in Iraq during ‘controlled detonation’ of Iranian drone
An American service member was killed on Saturday in Iraq during “controlled detonation” of a downed Iranian drone, the US military said on Sunday, just a day after announcing the deaths of two other US service members following an Iranian attack on a base in Jordan. Sunday’s announcement brings the death toll of US service members to 17 during the conflict with Iran. More than 430 American troops...
US retaliates against Iran’s Revolutionary Guard over killing of American troops
The US military launched air strikes on Sunday targeting Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard to retaliate for the killing of American troops in Jordan, further widening the crossfire between the nations as they fight over the Strait of Hormuz. The strikes, now part of a weeklong campaign that has seen Iran strike US-allied countries across the Middle East, come as an interim deal seeking to fi...
World Cup 2026: Do supporters prefer Lamine Yamal or Lionel Messi?
Yamal or Messi? With just a few hours to go before kick-off in the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, we took to the streets of New York to ask fans which of the two players they prefer
Terence Donovan, ‘larger-than-life’ actor and father of Jason, dies aged 90 – as it happened
This blog is now closedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastConservatives around world at war against ‘leftwing globalists’, Bridget McKenzie tells CPAC London eventPianist Jayson Gillham peforms joint concert for Palestinian familiesPianist Jayson Gillham has performed a concert for Palestinian families.Healing is a long road. For Palestinians, for Gazans, for the families i...
What to know about the challenges Andy Burnham will face as UK prime minister
The U.K.'s Andy Burnham enters 10 Downing Street on Monday with enthusiasm behind him, but major challenges ahead
Nigerian children pay the price for the Iran war as malnutrition and poverty surge
Health workers in northern Nigeria say more children are relapsing into malnutrition and cite knock-on effects from the war in the Middle East
US and Iran exchange strikes after two US soldiers killed in Jordan
US forces target Iranian sites for the eighth night in a row, while Iran says it fired drones at the US military in Kuwait.
Middle East live: Iran says US attacked Darkhovin nuclear site, IAEA investigates reports
Iran's Atomic Energy Organization on Sunday said the US conducted an “aggressive and brutal” attack on the under-construction Darkhovin nuclear power plant. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said it was investigating reports of an attack on the planned plant, which contained no nuclear material when the UN agency last visited the site. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Middle East live: Iran's Guards say two ships involved in 'accident' after defying Hormuz warnings
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Sunday that two ships were involved in an "accident" after attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz via an "unsafe route", while two other vessels abandoned that route, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported. The news came after Washington launched its eighth consecutive wave of strikes in Iran overnight Saturday. Follow our liveblog for the la...
Middle East live: US strikes target Revolutionary Guard to 'punish' Iran for killed troops
Washington launched its eighth consecutive wave of strikes in Iran overnight Saturday with US Central Command saying the latest attacks had targeted Iran's Revolutionary Guard in retaliation for Tehran's killing of two US troops at an airbase in Jordan. A third US soldier is missing in action. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
US bombs Iran for eighth-straight night
The US has launched a new wave of strikes on Iran after two American soldiers were killed by Iranian strikes in Jordan.
Hong Kong’s Legco sets off for Beijing on week-long national affairs study trip
Hong Kong’s lawmakers have embarked on an unprecedented week-long study visit to Beijing, with the Legislative Council’s president saying the trip would help their work of ensuring the city better aligns with national development. Starry Lee Wai-king on Sunday highlighted the significance of the trip, which marks the first time the entire legislature has travelled to the capital for such a “nation...
One week, two killings: Trump’s immigration crackdown turns deadly – again
The fatal shootings of two men, both killed in their vehicles by ICE agents, have rekindled anger over the US’s militarized deportation pushLorenzo Salgado Araujo, 52, was driving to work with his brother and two other passengers in Houston, Texas, when immigration agents began tailing his car. They pulled him over and fired a fatal shot through the open passenger-side window.Six days later in Bid...
Bank of England to stop accepting bonds linked to coal for key loans
Campaigners hope move will force commercial banks to rethink holding assets linked to the fossil fuelClimate campaigners have declared a victory after the Bank of England said it would no longer accept bonds linked to one of the most polluting industries on the planet for key loan arrangements.The ban, which comes into force in October, marks a fresh crackdown on thermal coal, which is burned in p...
Small firms in mainland China adopting AI more readily than large ones, experts say
Smaller, family-run businesses in mainland China are embracing advanced artificial intelligence (AI) more readily than large enterprises, while market agility and steady power supplies will determine the winners of the global AI race, industry leaders have said at a forum in Indonesia. Panel speakers at the inaugural Nusa Dua Forum in Bali, organised on Friday by the South China Morning Post and I...
How India’s ‘practical’ alliances could reshape Indo-Pacific security
India is stepping up engagement with Indo-Pacific middle powers as uncertainty grows over the future of US security commitments in Asia, with analysts saying New Delhi is building a web of partnerships that allows countries with different strategic interests to cooperate without joining a formal alliance. Prime Minister Narendra Modi went on a six-day diplomatic tour of the Indo-Pacific from July ...