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Trump pauses Russian sanctions package after striking diesel deal with Putin

US President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order that puts on hold a sweeping new sanctions package targeting the Russian economy, telling Congress the pause was in the national interest. Named after late South Carolina senator Lindsey Graham, the measure had sought to clamp down more quickly on the flow of financial resources fuelling the war against Ukraine. The move comes a week af...

El Niño rains flood South America, sending residents fleeing and cattle swimming

Rivers swollen by El Niño rains have flooded parts of Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay, driving thousands of people from their homes

Lebanon opens investigation into Syrian militia leader's abduction and transfer to Syria

Lebanese authorities are investigating how a former Syrian militia commander was kidnapped in Lebanon and taken to Syria

Presidential adviser says Ukraine is in talks to lift speed limit on military satellite network

Ukraine is in talks with SpaceX and the Pentagon to lift a speed cap on its military satellite communication service

2 missiles strike the airport in Yemen's port city of Aden, officials say

Two missiles have struck the airport in Yemen’s port city of Aden, according to police

Burly men in Gaza pull trucks and flip tires in competition of strength

Burly men in Gaza pulled trucks with ropes and flipped massive tires as part of a strength competition that drew cheers from Palestinian onlookers

Canada's Carney makes final appeal against Alberta separation ahead of referendum

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney made a final appeal to voters in his home province of Alberta warning that a referendum that could put the oil-rich province on a path toward independence is a dangerous gamble at a time of growing threats to Canada’...

Meta denies accusation of anti-Lula political bias in Brazil after electoral court ruling

Tech giant Meta has denied accusations it has acted with political bias during Brazil’s presidential campaign

A companion between appointments: Hong Kong student’s AI tool for cancer patients

For cancer patients in Hong Kong, emotional distress can persist beyond the clinic, with a large combined analysis of multiple studies linking depression and anxiety to lower chances of survival. Claudia Chan Shu-ying, a medical student at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), is developing CancerCompanion, a digital companion designed to offer emotional support between appointments, includi...

Inside Ukraine's 'Kill Zone' where soldiers face swarming drones in new age of war

The 'Kill Zone' runs along the 750-mile front between Ukraine and Russia and is about 20 miles wide. It's likely one of the deadliest places on earth right now, as swarms of new high-tech drones act as killing machines. NBC News' Richard Engel talks to Ukrainian soldiers fighting to survive in this new era of warfare.

Chinese man celebrates wedding to one woman, baby with ex-lover at same venue on same day

A man in southwestern China has sparked widespread criticism after holding a wedding with one woman and a celebration for his baby with another at the same venue on the same day. According to The Beijing News, Wu Linfeng, from Liupanshui, Guizhou province, held a wedding ceremony with Kong Sihan on the first floor of a restaurant while hosting a 100-day celebration for his son with his former girl...

Air rage incidents in Japan surge, led by late check-in ‘flashpoint’

Airline employees in Japan are experiencing a surge in abuse incidents from customers linked to delays or cancellations of flights or from being refused boarding due to late check-in, according to a survey. Some 30 per cent of ground staff or cabin crew reported bearing the brunt of passengers’ anger over such matters in the past year, according to the survey by the Japan Federation of Aviation In...

Foreign banks trim China branch networks as low returns test strategy

Almost two decades after gaining permission to conduct yuan business for local clients, foreign-funded banks are still refining their strategy in China, where the financial sector is dominated by state-owned lenders. While Citi exited its China retail banking business, other foreign banks have continued to close branches and sub-branches, focusing instead on digitalisation, wealth management and c...

Trump’s appearance at Georgia rally disrupted by anti-ICE protesters – as it happened

This live blog is now closed.Sign up for the Breaking News US emailIn Maine, Troy Jackson, the Democratic nominee for US Senate, and Susan Collins, the five-term Republican incumbent traded barbs on Thursday in their final debate ahead of the November midterms.This was the fourth showdown between the pair. Collins has tried to cast Jackson as an inexperienced state lawmaker, and attempted to yoke ...

Actress Selma Blair says she 'did not intend to harm anyone' in plane altercation

A publicist for the actress said the incident stemmed from a "medical emergency" and said she has a neurological disorder that can cause out-of-control responses.

Mimicking populists will not ease cost of living or boost productivity, Mathias Cormann warns

Former minister and OECD head urges Australia not to adopt migration caps, with research showing migrants boost employmentGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia’s mainstream political parties are being warned not to adopt populist policies such as migration caps to address voters’ grievances over the cost of living.Instead, Australia’s longest-serving finance minister...

Healthcare crisis escalating in Yemen’s besieged Taiz

Fighting between Yemen’s Houthis and the internationally recognised government is deepening the humanitarian crisis.

US coastguard rescues 16 after boat sinks off Mexico’s Baja coast

Eleven people are believed to be still missing, with rescue operations under way.

Philippines’ ‘China-free’ manufacturing strategy is a high-risk bet

China and the Philippines recently traded accusations over the medical evacuation of a Philippine serviceman from a grounded naval vessel in the hotly disputed Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea. The incident has sparked renewed worries about potential armed skirmishes in a global artery of trade. But Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr was also quick to emphasise the economic dimens...

The uncertain future of Canada's 30 rescued belugas

An international rescue operation for the last 30 captive whales in Canada made headlines. Then five of them died.

Growing number of ex-officials enter race for Hong Kong Election Committee seats

A growing number of former senior government officials have joined the race for seats on Hong Kong’s Election Committee, a trend observers say will enhance the prestige and legitimacy of the body tasked with choosing the city’s next leader. As the two-week nomination period draws to a close next Tuesday, the Registration and Electoral Office had received 1,115 nominations for 982 elected seats on ...

‘Hot economics, cold politics’: why China gave nod for expanded Japanese trade trip

Beijing’s decision to allow a bigger Japanese business delegation to go to China next month may be cause for some optimism but “hot economics, and cold politics” will continue to dominate the strained relationship between the two countries, observers say. Kyodo news agency reported this week that Beijing had agreed to allow the Japanese Business Federation – the country’s most influential business...

Trump mocks popularity of Mohammad as Muslim name during campaign speech

US ⁠President Donald Trump made a ⁠joke about the popularity of ⁠the name Mohammad in the Muslim world as he mocked Iran’s presidency during a campaign speech on Friday. “You know, if you’re in doubt about somebody’s name from the Middle East, just say ‘Mohammad’,” Trump told a ‌crowd in Dalton, Georgia. “You have about a 65 per cent chance. ‘Hello, Mohammad.’ I’ve done it for years now. I’ve neve...

A thousand slogans echoed here - but it could be the end for iconic Delhi protest site

Jantar Mantar, an 18th Century site almost synonymous with demonstrations in Delhi, has been denotified as a protest site.