Trial over killing of Australian surfer brothers and US friend starts in Mexico
The bodies of Jake and Callum Robinson and their US friend Carter Rhoad were found at the bottom of a well with gunshot wounds.
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Trial over alleged murders of Australian surfer brothers starts in Mexico
The bodies of Jake and Callum Robinson and their US friend were found with gunshot wounds to their heads.
Can Japan, South Korea move past the ‘comfort women’ issue?
South Korean citizens’ groups have called for the abuse of wartime ‘comfort women’ to be recognised by Unesco, as analysts say the ongoing feud between Seoul and Tokyo threatens to upset recent improvements in their relations. They also suggest that the two nations would benefit from working together at a time of unprecedented regional and global security and economic challenges, although they adm...
Hong Kong aviation success today means more than just adding routes
When Cathay Pacific Airways announced direct flights to Almaty starting next January, the significance went beyond adding another destination. The service will be Cathay Pacific’s first to Central Asia and the only non-stop passenger connection between Hong Kong and Kazakhstan. Another announcement pointed to Hong Kong’s growing aviation reach from a different direction. Qatar Airways Cargo reloca...
Panama Canal may cut ship traffic further as El Niño strengthens
Canal authorities may further reduce ship traffic if a strengthening El Niño worsens the country's drought.
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Australia politics live: Hastie attacks One Nation bid to unseat him, calling ‘time on cowards’ and rejecting ‘slander’ for Ben Roberts-Smith evidence
Follow the day’s news liveOne Nation policy will leave people $25k worse off at retirement, Mulino saysSuperannuation is kicking off again today with One Nation pushing to allow people to divert 3% of their superannuation to their rent or mortgage.It took us decades to get to 12% superannuation guarantee and that’s a level that will provide people with a high level of dignity and security in retir...
Ukraine's chief prosecutor resigns over call centre corruption scandal
In his resignation letter, Ruslan Kravchenko denied the allegations against him, saying he did not want his office "to be used as a tool in political confrontation".
Chinese woman sues son for US$54,000 in childcare fees after 15 years, sparking debate
A woman in eastern China took legal action against her son, seeking more than 360,000 yuan (US$54,000) in compensation for her role in caring for his daughter. This dramatic case has ignited a nationwide debate concerning evolving perspectives on grandparental childcare responsibilities. In April, a Shanghai court disclosed details of a case from last year involving Xu, a woman in her 60s, who sue...
Should Chinese schools demote English as a core subject?
Calls to reduce English’s status as a core subject in China’s education system have resurfaced after an internet-famous maths teacher urged the country to end “worshipping foreign things”. The controversy has revived a long-running debate over the role of English in Chinese schools. The argument came to life again after Tang Jiafeng, a maths teacher known for coaching students through the national...
Should Chinese schools demote English as a core subject? Discuss
Calls to reduce English’s status as a core subject in China’s education system have resurfaced after an internet-famous maths teacher urged the country to end “worshipping foreign things”. The controversy has revived a long-running debate over the role of English in Chinese schools. The argument came to life again after Tang Jiafeng, a maths teacher known for coaching students through the national...
‘Flamingo Revolution’ enters 100th day against Kushner-linked resort
Albania’s Flamingo Revolution marks 100 days of protests over a luxury resort project backed by Jared Kushner.
Nepal says big polluters must ‘wake up’ as it calls for climate compensation over flood disaster
Foreign minister Shisir Khanal tells the Guardian the world’s biggest economies need to help Nepal, which contributes less than 0.1% of global greenhouse gas emissions Nepal is demanding $20m in climate compensation for the recent devastating floods, as a senior minister called on the world’s most polluting countries to “wake up” and accept shared responsibility for a disaster that led to the deat...
Iran increases gasoline price for its heaviest consumers as economy struggles
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran early Tuesday introduced a higher price for its heaviest users of gasoline, state media reported, in the latest economic pinch caused by months of war.
Australia politics live: Hastie threatens One Nation with ‘costly exercise’ and says he won’t take any more ‘slander’ for Ben Roberts-Smith evidence
Follow the day’s news liveOne Nation policy will leave people $25k worse off at retirement, Mulino saysSuperannuation is kicking off again today with One Nation pushing to allow people to divert 3% of their superannuation to their rent or mortgage.It took us decades to get to 12% superannuation guarantee and that’s a level that will provide people with a high level of dignity and security in retir...
AI, chip firms among bidders for flagship Northern Metropolis tech hub at border
Hong Kong’s flagship tech hub at the border with mainland China received bids from firms specialising in cutting-edge fields such as chips, artificial intelligence and quantum technology, the South China Morning Post has learned. The government last week said that it received an “enthusiastic response” to the tender for four land parcels in the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park (HS...
Streamers Debate Emotions And Pain: IShowSpeed insists on nerve signals; Jasontheween says he feels pain daily
IShowSpeed and Jasontheween went viral after a surprising debate about emotions and pain during Jasontheween’s 72-hour collaboration video. Speed argued that emotions involve nerve signals and later suggested that pain is the brain processing physical signals at the atomic level. Jasontheween strongly disagreed with his unusual explanation. Their playful yet heated exchange quickly spread across s...
Prince Harry and Meghan won't be working royals, King Charles confirms
Prince Harry and Megan Markle have returned to the U.K., but not to any official royal duties. But just in case there is any hint of confusion, King Charles released a letter of clarification on Monday. CBS News' Holly Williams has details.
In Singapore, malls for shopping only are going out of style
While the announcement last week of the closure of a 40-year-old mall in Singapore’s Marina Bay district for redevelopment has caused an outpouring of sentiment among shoppers and tenants, experts say the prime real estate has to be updated into a mixed-use site to survive in the city state. Last Monday, property developer Singapore Land Group (SingLand) said in a statement that Marina Square, whi...
Foreign, mainland students flock to Hong Kong, sparking property demand in education sector
Hong Kong’s bid to become a global education hub is likely to transform the sector as a sustainable source of property demand, with the city tipped to see around 200,000 non-local students by 2035, according to CBRE. The city’s international schools are estimated to require enormous additional real estate to accommodate nearly 30,000 to 40,000 non-local students, as the institutions would need to ...
Foreign, mainland students flock to Hong Kong sparking property demand in education sector
Hong Kong’s bid to become a global education hub is likely to transform the sector as a sustainable source of property demand, with the city tipped to see around 200,000 non-local students by 2035, according to CBRE. The city’s international schools are estimated to require enormous additional real estate to accommodate nearly 30,000 to 40,000 non-local students, as the institutions would need to ...
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Iran war live: Qatar warns of ‘industrial catastrophe’ if crisis continues
An average of 10 ships transited Strait of Hormuz daily over past 10 days, the lowest level since May, Kpler data shows.
Taliban using U.S. weapons 5 years after withdrawal
The 9/11 terror attacks, 25 years ago this week, were planned from inside the Taliban-controlled country of Afghanistan; a country that tonight is not only back under Taliban control, but with Taliban fighters carrying American weapons and driving around in American vehicles. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab reports from Kabul.
Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of killing seven in Yemen prison air strike
Houthi-run media outlet released footage of destruction after alleged Saudi air strike on al-Hazm prison.
Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of killing seven in Yemen prison attack
Houthi-run media outlet released footage of destruction after alleged Saudi air strike on al-Hazm prison.
Politics live: Chalmers accuses Liberals of ‘photocopying’ One Nation policy; Australians ‘fed up’ by alleged pork barrelling, Haines says
Follow the day’s news liveOne Nation policy will leave people $25k worse off at retirement, Mulino saysSuperannuation is kicking off again today with One Nation pushing to allow people to divert 3% of their superannuation to their rent or mortgage.It took us decades to get to 12% superannuation guarantee and that’s a level that will provide people with a high level of dignity and security in retir...
Eiffel Tower shut by staff protest after female workers moved for religious visit
The mayor of Paris said an investigation would be launched into the incident, which left female employees "humiliated", according to a union representative.
Eiffel Tower shut by staff protest after women moved for religious visit
The mayor of Paris said an investigation would be launched into the incident, which left female employees "humiliated", according to a union representative.