Ethiopian forces expand control in Tigray as militia claims Eritrean losses
Eritrea denies troop movement inside northern Ethiopia as US calls for de-escalation.
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Will Trump really pull the plug? Starlink restored but Ukraine's fate still uncertain
Can a flick of a switch really be enough for Donald Trump and Elon Musk to end Ukraine's hopes of holding out against Russia? With Kyiv already reeling from daily strikes by Russia's new motor-powered drones, the United States decision to slow SpaceX Starlink service felt immediately Wednesday when air raid warnings failed.
Azerbaijan hosts rare summit of both converging and opposing Middle East and Asian leaders
Middle East and Asian leaders, including those on opposing sides of conflicts, held a rare summit in Baku focusing on "confidence-building measures," addressing differences but also the opportunities of new transport corridors and economic realignments amid evolving global reshapes.
Mahomes and Kelce’s jerseys sold for $250,000, helping raise $3.97 million for childhood cancer
The Kansas City Chiefs stars, Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, showcased their commitment to charity by donating signed jerseys that sold for a remarkable $250,000. This generous contribution is part of the Big Slick Celebrity Weekend, which successfully raised $3.97 million for pediatric cancer initiatives at Children's Mercy Hospital, bringing total donations to over $21 million since the event...
Neanderthals capable of both violence and care, bones from Iraqi cave suggest
Neanderthals were not the unintelligent cave dwellers of popular imagination, but may have been capable of showing both violence and care, researchers who have discovered bones dating back 75,000 years have said.
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Shark tours make people 40% more likely to protect sharks
Shark populations are declining significantly due to human activities and a third of species are threatened. Participation in shark ecotourism leads to increased conservation efforts among tourists and the public. After two years, those who engaged in ecotourism showed a 40% increase in conservation activities. Educational experiences during these tours provide vital information about the role of ...
China bought half of Brazil’s oil exports as Iran war shut Hormuz, driving sales to record
Trade between Brazil and China reached a record US$143 billion in the first nine months of the year, driven by Brazilian oil sales that surged after the war on Iran disrupted Gulf supply, according to a report by the Brazil-China Business Council. Brazilian exports to China rose 12 per cent to US$84.7 billion between January and September, while imports from China grew 9.9 per cent to US$58.6 bill...
China bought half of Brazil's oil exports as Iran war shut Hormuz, driving sales to record
Trade between Brazil and China reached a record US$143 billion in the first nine months of the year, driven by Brazilian oil sales that surged after the war on Iran disrupted Gulf supply, according to a report by the Brazil-China Business Council. Brazilian exports to China rose 12 per cent to US$84.7 billion between January and September, while imports from China grew 9.9 per cent to US$58.6 bill...
Michigan woman seeks $250 refund after $350 deep clean, claiming poor service and a missed re-clean
Michigan woman Kimberly Kemper is seeking a $250 refund after paying $350 for a deep clean. She says dishes, walls and baseboards were left dirty and the cleaner failed to return for a promised re-clean. Business owner Cecilia Bodart offered a $100 refund, apologised for poor communication and maintained the work warranted payment.
Ahead of US midterms, voters are frustrated with Trump, want change: Poll
Widespread voter disillusionment and pocketbook anxieties set a volatile stage for the GOP weeks before election night.
Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro and wife Cilia Flores deny US torture charges as 'false accusations'
Ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores pleaded not guilty Thursday to new charges brought against them by US authorities for torture, calling them “false allegations". The couple has been held in a New York jail since their capture by the US military in early January and is facing a new indictment accusing them of conspiring to torture political opponents and US citiz...
Watch: Australian band breaks world record for most gigs in 12 hours
The dream rock band called Fathom travelled roughly 700km across Australia by car, helicopter and plane to play nine shows in 12 hours.
An Australian band’s ‘unreal’ journey to break a gig world record
The dream rock band called Fathom travelled roughly 700km across Australia by car, helicopter and plane to play nine shows in 12 hours.
Wes Streeting urges US to back Ukraine on Washington visit after Starlink row
UK defence secretary trying to cool tensions and is arguing it is in America’s economic interests to support KyivWes Streeting urged the US to stand by Ukraine on his visit to the American capital and sought to cool tensions between the two countries in the wake of the Starlink row that is threatening to set back Kyiv’s war effort.The British defence secretary, giving a speech before a meeting wit...
Wes Streeting urges US to back Ukraine on visit to Washington after Starlink row
UK defence secretary trying to cool tensions and is arguing it is in America’s economic interests to support KyivWes Streeting urged the US to stand by Ukraine on his visit to the American capital and sought to cool tensions between the two countries in the wake of the Starlink row that is threatening to set back Kyiv’s war effort.The British defence secretary, giving a speech before a meeting wit...
Russell Brand made alleged rape victim take photos of him half naked, trial told
Woman claims comedian ‘pranced around like an ostrich’ before forcing himself on her in hotel room attackRussell Brand transformed into a “monster” when he allegedly made a woman take half-naked photographs of him before raping her in a hotel room at a Labour party conference, a court has heard.The 51-year-old comedian has denied attacking the woman, who broke down in tears in the witness box at S...
Russell Brand forced alleged rape victim to take photos of him half naked, trial told
Woman claims comedian ‘pranced around like an ostrich’ before forcing himself on her in hotel room attackRussell Brand transformed into a “monster” when he allegedly forced a woman to take half-naked photographs of him before raping her in a hotel room at the Labour party conference, a court has heard.The 51-year-old comedian has denied attacking the woman, who broke down in tears in the witness b...
UK HRT shortages: which products are affected and what to do about it
Experts say seeking alternatives that deliver the same dose of oestrogen by the same method is keyWomen in the UK are again facing shortages of some HRT products, with warnings they could persist for weeks. We take a look at the situation. Continue reading...
UK HRT shortages: which products are affected and what to do about it?
Experts say seeking alternatives that deliver the same dose of oestrogen by the same method is keyWomen in the UK are again facing shortages of some HRT products, with warnings they could persist for weeks. We take a look at the situation. Continue reading...
Will Trump’s economy sink Republicans in the US midterm elections? Our reporters answered your questions
The high cost of living has Americans angrier than ever. Guardian reporters answered your questions about the US economy ahead of November Sign up for the Stakes newsletter for more midterms coverageSend us your questions on Trump’s immigration agenda ahead of the midtermsLucccA asks: Why are labor unions in the US still not as well-organized compared to the rest of the world? I know there was a p...
Trump ramps up third-country US deportations despite global rights outcry
Official data shows tens of thousands of migrants and asylum seekers have been sent to countries they have no ties to.
Yemen claims over 700 Houthis killed after 1,250 strikes rained within 24 hours
Yemen armed forces reported conducting 1,250 targeting operations against Houthis in one day. These strikes coincided with Houthi attacks on Aden’s presidential palace, resulting in casualties. Houthi spokesperson denied claims of missile strikes towards Medina, asserting their innocence. Meanwhile, the Saudi-led coalition intercepted several missiles aimed at its territories amid ongoing tensions...
Why have US-Ukraine relations soured ahead of the midterms?
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said he felt “betrayed” on Wednesday after access was seemingly restricted to US intelligence and Space X satellite services, raising new questions about US commitment to Ukraine. With Trump under pressure over rising fuel prices, is the White House hoping criticism of Kyiv can help shift the blame?
Indiana teen brothers, 15 and 14, rescue grandmother and two children from pond; toddler revived
During a tense moment in Carmel, Indiana, two brothers displayed extraordinary bravery by rescuing a grandmother and her grandchildren from a pond. Their ordeal began when a pushchair slipped into the water, triggering panic. The older brother dove in, employing life-saving measures that successfully revived a two-year-old boy who had momentarily lost consciousness. The brothers will receive commu...
Texas sued after glitch delays almost 600,000 voter registrations
Voting registration organizations accuse Texas officials of failing to ensure eligible voters can register properlyTexas election officials are struggling to process a massive backlog of nearly 600,000 voter registration applications after a major state computer system failure, just days before early voting is set to open on Monday and amid concerns about widespread voter suppression.The disruptio...
A mother’s touch helps premature babies grow strong in Gaza
At Nasser Hospital, a kangaroo mother care pilot programme helps vulnerable newborns.
Dozens reportedly injured in police crackdown on Portugal housing protest
Demonstrators clashed with police overnight in Porto, after officers moved in to remove tents. Protest organisers say at least 35 people were injured.
