King of Norway's health has worsened, palace says
Norway's King Harald remains in hospital receiving antibiotics for a bloodstream bacterial infection.
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41-year-old French tourist dies while hiking in Crete
The French couple went on what proved to be a fatal hike in harsh weather conditions despite notices warning of the danger.
After Australia, New Zealand proposes social media ban for under 16
New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon proposed banning children under sixteen from social media. This legislation aims to protect young people from harmful online content and addictive technologies. However, two coalition parties oppose the bill, which may require opposition support to pass. Australia enacted a similar ban in December 2025, with other nations considering such measures....
Malaysia’s data centre rules aim to green the sector, not slam the door
In global commercial real estate investment markets, data centres are all the rage. While stock markets continue to suffer bouts of volatility as sentiment oscillates between concerns artificial intelligence (AI) will fall short of expectations and fears it will prove more disruptive than many think, the fundamentals of data centres are exceptionally strong. According to JLL, global data centre oc...
Invasive Argentine ants are defending other pests in California, troubling farmers and leaving natives hungry
Invasive Argentine ants have formed a unique symbiotic relationship with sap-feeding insects, creating challenges for citrus groves and vineyards. First spotted in the U.S. in 1891, their expansion is aided by California's favorable climate and human activity. To effectively manage the situation, it's crucial to tackle both the ant populations and their pest partners as interconnected issues.
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Kazakhstan’s newly formed pro-government party wins parliamentary election
The victory of Adilet, founded earlier this year, is likely to consolidate the power of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
Andy Burnham arrives in Ukraine with plans to share UK blueprints for long-range missiles – Europe live
UK PM to announce support for France in setting up missile assembly lines during his Kyiv visit, as coalition of willing the meets later todayBurnham visits Ukraine with promise of boost for Kyiv’s long-range missilesSeveral other European leaders published their best wishes for Ukraine on their social media channels, including German chancellor Friedrich Merz, Estonian president Alan Karis, Roman...
Greece moves Patriot system to Crete over reported Iran threats to US bases
The Financial Times reported last week, quoting Iranian sources, that Iran would fire missiles at US targets in Europe if President Donald Trump steps up military pressure over the Strait of Hormuz.
HasanAbi vs xQc and Asmongold: Hasanabi calls streamers "worm-like" over Charlie Kirk song
HasanAbi has fired back at xQc, Asmongold, Destiny and others after they criticized his appearance singing the “We Are Charlie Kirk” song. During an August 23 livestream, Hasan called his critics “worm-like individuals” and “opportunists,” while accusing them of farming outrage and relying on algorithm-driven drama. He also argued that the backlash showed a clear double standard around political j...
‘Barrel bomb mufti’ Ahmad Hassoun handed life sentence in Syria trial
The religious figure faced various charges including inciting violence and providing legitimacy for the al-Assad regime.
Potato shortages could hit France as farmers warn of record-low yields following heatwaves
This year's French potato harvest is expected to be particularly challenging.
Drought: French potato growers fear record crop slump
This year's French potato harvest is expected to be particularly challenging. After five heatwaves and months of severe drought, growers fear a dramatic collapse in yields.
Drought: French potato growers fear harvest slump
France's potato harvest is set to be particularly poor this year, after five heatwaves and months of severe drought that farmers say will slash yields.
Hanson-Young says men should ‘call out’ boys’ club culture – as it happened
This blog is now closedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAlan Jones trial enters its fourth weekThe Alan Jones trial enters its fourth week today, with a series of witnesses expected to give evidence at Sydney’s Downing Centre local court before Judge Glenn Walsh. Continue reading...
Minister tells social media firms to take down dangerous driving content in wake of fatal A66 crash in Middlesborough – UK politics live
Defence minister says police ‘need time’ but ‘in the meantime’ the government has told platforms to take down content glorifying dangerous drivingThe prime minister, Andy Burnham, arrived in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Monday alongside a number of European leaders to mark the country’s independence day.Burnham was photographed at Kyiv railway station shaking hands with Ukrainian foreign m...
US strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat in Pacific Ocean kills at least two
The US military launched operation "Southern Spear" in early September, with President Donald Trump arguing Washington is effectively at war with drug cartels operating out of Latin America.
Hong Kong airport embraces future of travel with Terminal 2
When Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) opened in 1998 to replace its predecessor, the iconic Kai Tak Airport, the world was amazed by its engineering and architectural marvels. HKIA’s construction transformed the geography of northern Lantau Island, adding 1 per cent to the city’s total land mass by reclaiming land to connect two other islands, Chek Lap Kok and Lam Chau. The main terminal, de...
Massachusetts crew lands 1,260-pound blue marlin, misses world record
In a thrilling encounter off Cape Cod, a charter captain teamed up with an angler to reel in an astonishing blue marlin that tipped the scales at 1,260 pounds and stretched over eleven feet. This remarkable catch approached the Atlantic blue marlin world record from 1992, prompting researchers to investigate its head to gauge its age. After the impressive capture, the fish was generously shared am...
Woman stranded in Spain after UK’s eVisa system mistakes her for twin sister
Nidia Webb, who is legally settled in UK, falls foul of ‘known issue’ with Home Office’s digitised immigration processA woman who is legally settled in the UK was left stranded at a Spanish airport after the Home Office’s post-Brexit visa system mixed her up with her twin sister.Nidia Webb fell foul of what she was told was a “known issue” with the eVisa, which was brought in as part of the govern...
From iPods to wired headphones: Why more Gen Zers are picking retro tech
As social media fatigue grows, Gen Zers are opting to take a break with retro devices like flip phones and vinyl records.
Henderson Island rats survived a 75-tonne poison campaign and rebounded within two years
Conservationists attempted a large-scale rat eradication on Henderson Island in 2011. About seventy-five tonnes of poisoned bait were spread across the remote South Pacific island. However, a small number of rats survived the intensive campaign. Within two years, the rat population had recovered significantly to former levels. This event underscores the difficulty of achieving complete eradica...
'We are stepping up': EU approves €6.1 billion for Ukraine’s defences
As Ukraine continues to sustain brutal Russian bombardment, the European Union has approved €6.1 billion for the war-torn country’s defences as part of the bloc’s €90 billion loan programme.
Dozens killed after rain triggers landslide at a landfill in Guinea
A landslide at a landfill in Guinea left at least 30 people dead and destroyed several nearby homes after heavy rains. Days earlier, officials said the landfill would be closed because of the danger it posed, especially during the ongoing rainy season.
Why is UK football club hiring booming, with data analyst roles surging?
Football clubs in the UK are advertising more jobs than ever, with recruitment rising sharply in recent years and the share of data and analytics roles growing significantly.
‘I hate Americans, all of them’: Malaysian politician’s anti-US rant draws backlash
Malaysian politician Mukhriz Mahathir has triggered a social media storm after declaring in a video that he “hates Americans, all of them”, over Washington’s support for Israel – echoing the fierce anti-US rhetoric long associated with his father, former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad. “I hate Americans. I despise Israelis, but I hate Americans, all of them,” Mukhriz said in the video, posted on ...
Can an underwater attack disrupt the EU? Take our poll
The next battlefield could be underwater. Every day, the cables, pipelines and shipping lanes crossing Europe's waters quietly power the global economy, carrying everything from internet traffic and financial transactions to energy and trade. Keeping them safe is becoming increasingly important.
Could one attack underwater disrupt the EU? Take our poll.
The next battlefield could be underwater. Every day, the cables, pipelines and shipping lanes crossing Europe's waters quietly power the global economy, carrying everything from internet traffic and financial transactions to energy and trade. Keeping them safe is becoming increasingly important.