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China report warns against European-led Nato 3.0 expansion in the Asia-Pacific

The transition of the North Atlantic military alliance to a more Europe-led “Nato 3.0” will fail to heal deep-seated strategic rifts between Washington and the European capitals, according to a leading Chinese think tank. In a report published on Monday, the China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations (CICIR) also warned that Nato’s expanding military and defence cooperation with Asia...

Ebola outbreak deepens as officials admit 'we're still chasing it'

The number of confirmed cases of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reached 2,011, with 754 deaths, according to government data.

Ebola outbreak in Congo passes 2,000 cases and 750 deaths

The number of confirmed cases of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reached 2,011, with 754 deaths, according to government data.

EU, UK hit Russia with joint sanctions over cyber attacks

The European Union and Britain targeted Russia Monday with coordinated sanctions over cyber attacks in Europe, accusing Moscow's FSB intelligence agency over involvement in digital strikes. Russia in response slammed the accusations as "baseless".

Gibraltar ushers in new era as British territory's border fence with Spain removed

Spain and Gibraltar are celebrating the removal of a border checkpoint following a historic treaty between the EU and the UK.

Tankers with Iranian oil look to Pakistan for safe harbour as US blockade takes effect

Two tankers carrying Iranian oil are signalling Pakistan as their destination – an unusual move that may be an indication they are seeking a safe place to wait as the US blockade takes effect. The Rani and the Amil, which are carrying a combined 1 million barrels of crude, switched their destination signals to Karachi on Tuesday, ship-tracking data show. The two vessels were already outside the Pe...

第175回芥川賞に小砂川チトさん「ゾンビ回収婦」

第175回芥川賞と直木賞の選考会が15日、都内で開かれ、芥川賞に小砂川チトさんの「ゾンビ回収婦」が選ばれました。直木賞は、今も選考が続いています。

Ukraine's PM Svyrydenko resigns in Zelenskiy's latest reshuffle

Ukraine's parliament ​accepted the resignation on Tuesday of Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, who stepped down after just a ​year in office at the request of President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, in a reshuffle for which he has offered little explanation. The motion to accept the 40-year-old economist's resignation passed in parliament, although ​some ‌lawmakers expressed unease about such an abrupt chan...

Thames Water has funds to survive until end of year but warns of uncertainty over future

Annual results show struggling firm’s net debt has risen to £18.5bn, up from £16.8bn a year earlierBusiness live – latest updatesThames Water has said it has sufficient funding to survive until the end of the year but warned of “material uncertainty” over its future as it scrambles to recapitalise to avoid nationalisation.The UK’s largest water company, which serves 16 million customers in London ...

あすは北海道～九州で猛暑予想 北日本は今夜非常に激しい雨

15日は東北から九州の各地で猛暑日となり、38度以上の危険な暑さになったところも相次ぎました。16日は北海道を含めた広い範囲で猛烈な暑さとなる見込みで、熱中症対策を徹底してください。一方、台風9号から変わった低気圧が近づく影響で、北日本では16日朝にかけて激しい雨が降って大雨のおそれがあり、土砂災害などに警戒が必要です。

Iran threatens to cut off vital seaways in response to Trump's renewed blockade

After closing the Strait of Hormuz, Tehran on Wednesday threatened to shut additional energy export routes including the Bab el-Mandeb gateway to the Red Sea, a major global shipping route through which Saudi Arabia exports its oil. The warning comes after the US launched a fresh round of strikes on Iran. 

Iran threatens to cut off major vital seaways in response to Trump's renewed blockade

After closing the Strait of Hormuz, Tehran on Wednesday threatened to shut additional energy export routes including the Bab el-Mandeb gateway to the Red Sea, a major global shipping route through which Saudi Arabia exports its oil. The warning comes after the US launched a fresh round of strikes on Iran. 

Air India crash report likely to be ready in October, say investigators

The crash killed 260 people, including 241 on board, with only one passenger surviving.

Iran threatens to halt all Middle East energy exports amid renewed US blockade

Tehran shuts strait of Hormuz and carries out retaliatory strikes as Trump threatens to hit civilian infrastructure, a possible war crimeMiddle East crisis – live updatesIran threatened to halt all energy exports from the Middle East after the US reimposed a blockade of its ports and ships, as the two countries continued to trade strikes for a fifth day, further threatening the interim deal betwe...

Boss of fake government agency arrested in Nigeria after weeks on the run

The case has gripped Nigeria since President Bola Tinubu ordered a corruption investigation last week.

Spain and Gibraltar celebrate as border fence falls after signing of ‘historic deal’

Treaty came into effect at midnight, eliminating border controls on land frontier with British overseas territoryEurope live – latest updatesSpain and Gibraltar are celebrating the fall of the last frontier fence in western Europe after the signing of a post-Brexit deal that brings an end to border checks for residents, tourists and the thousands of Spanish workers who cross into the British overs...

Lebanon, Israel hold US-brokered talks in Rome

Lebanon and Israel resumed talks on Tuesday in the Italian capital, with Beirut hoping for progress towards securing an Israeli withdrawal from south Lebanon under a US-brokered agreement, although expectations for swift progress were low.

【ライブ】第175回芥川賞に小砂川チトさん「ゾンビ回収婦」

第175回芥川賞と直木賞の選考会が15日、都内で開かれ、芥川賞に小砂川チトさんの「ゾンビ回収婦」が選ばれました。小砂川さんは3回目の候補での受賞です。

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and Al Jazeera

A tribute to the late Father Emir from Al Jazeera's Chairman of Board of Directors Sheikh Hamad bin Thamer Al Thani.

冷凍食品大手「ニチレイ」サイバー攻撃を受けたと公表

冷凍食品大手の「ニチレイ」でシステム障害が発生し、外食チェーンなどの間で商品の欠品などの影響が出ている問題で、会社は調査の結果、外部からサイバー攻撃を受けたと公表しました。

7 pink lakes in Australia and the science behind their unusual colours

Australia features numerous pink lakes scattered across diverse landscapes. These lakes display shifting colours influenced by weather and water conditions. Western Australia's Hutt Lagoon and pink and rainbow lakes are notable examples. South Australia's Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre and Lake MacDonnell also showcase vibrant hues. Victoria's Murray-Sunset National Park adds to the country's collection of...

Iran 'still has the military capability to create chaos in the region'

Days of retaliatory strikes across the Middle East by Iran show that American claims to have largely knocked out Tehran’s military capabilities in the initial phase of the war are false, says France 24’s Kethevane Gorjestani, with Iran still clearly possessing the means “to create chaos in the region”.

7 Britons among 13 killed in Spain wildfire; grieving family says 'heartbroken'

千葉 柏 患者の点滴に排せつ物混入し殺害した疑い 元職員逮捕

ことし1月、千葉県柏市の病院で入院していた70代の男性患者の点滴に排せつ物を混入して死亡させたとして51歳の元職員が殺人の疑いで逮捕されました。

A 1971 prediction by Stephen Hawking just came true with a cosmic collision 1.3 billion light-years away: Now scientists are trying to understand how

A cosmic collision of two black holes confirmed Stephen Hawking's fifty-year-old prediction. The observed increase in the merged black hole's area precisely matched theoretical calculations. This event provided the most accurate observational evidence for Hawking's black hole area law. Scientists collaborated across LIGO, Virgo, and KAGRA to analyze the gravitational wave signal. The precise d...