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Ukrainian president says some of minister's actions were wrong.
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DR Congo and M23 rebels agree roadmap for peace talks
Representatives met in Switzerland to work out next steps to resolve the conflict.
Wicker Man director's sons complete their late father's film trilogy
The final film in the folk horror trilogy brings closure to the saga as well as its creator's family after more than 50 years.
Robot boxing, football and sprinting at World Humanoid Games
The second-edition of the five-day competition kicked off in Beijing, China, on Saturday.
Texas police sergeant accused of using Flock cameras to stalk female coworker; he surrendered...
In a troubling incident, former Texas police sergeant Michael Palitz has surrendered his law-enforcement license to evade criminal charges for misusing surveillance technology to track a female colleague. An internal probe uncovered suspicious use of the automated license-plate reader system. Following his surrender, prosecutors agreed to dismiss charges, igniting debate over the access and use of...
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Mexican official accused by U.S. of drug trafficking abruptly resigns again
Sinaloa Gov. Ruben Rocha Moya is accused of allegedly colluding with the infamous Sinaloa Cartel to distribute drugs inside the U.S.
'New season, new trim' - Haaland reveals buzzcut
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland reveals his new buzz cut on social media.
Powerful storm hits Baltic countries, killing 2 and leaving hundreds of thousands without power
A powerful cyclone has hit Latvia and Lithuania, leaving two people dead and more than half a million without electricity
Wartime elections would 'destroy' Ukraine, says Zelensky
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said in remarks made public Sunday that wartime elections would be a "tsunami" that would "destroy the country". Kyiv has been engulfed in a political crisis over the summer, triggered when Zelensky fired popular defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov, who days later called to organise a vote.
ECB head Christine Lagarde 'ready to serve' WEF, report says
The World Economic Forum is currently co-chaired by BlackRock CEO Larry Fink and André Hoffmann, the vice chairman of Roche.
China delays Chang’e-7 mission to drill for ice near lunar south pole
China’s historic Chang’e-7 mission to drill for ice near the moon’s south pole has been delayed, the country’s human space flight programme authority said on Sunday. The Chang’e-7 – carrying an orbiter, a lander, a rover and a hopper – was set to lift off aboard a Long March 5 rocket from the Wenchang spaceport in southern China as early as Monday. The China Manned Space Agency said on Sunday even...
China puts off Chang’e-7 mission to lunar south pole
China’s historic Chang’e-7 mission to drill for ice near the moon’s south pole has been delayed, the country’s human space flight programme authority said on Sunday. The Chang’e-7 – carrying an orbiter, a lander, rover and hopper – was set to lift off aboard a Long March 5 rocket from the Wenchang spaceport in southern China as early as Monday. The China Manned Space Agency said the mission would ...
Golf brand apologises for advert that shows woman being pushed over
Content creator Good Good apologises and removes an advert that shows a woman being pushed to the ground as she reached for a man's golf club.
3 elderly people injured after escalator fall at Hong Kong shopping centre
A 76-year-old man has been sent to hospital after falling on an escalator at a Hong Kong shopping centre, while two other elderly people sustained minor injuries, according to police. The force received a report at 4.19pm on Sunday that three people had fallen on an escalator in phase one of Shek Lei Shopping Centre, leaving the man trapped. He sustained injuries to his arms and legs and was taken...
Elderly man hospitalised, 2 others hurt after escalator fall at Hong Kong mall
A 76-year-old man has been hospitalised after falling on an escalator at a Hong Kong shopping centre, while two other elderly people sustained minor injuries, according to police. The force received a report at 4.19pm on Sunday that three people had fallen on an escalator in phase one of Shek Lei Shopping Centre, trapping the man. He sustained injuries to his arms and legs and was taken to Princes...
Zelenskyy says wartime elections could ‘destroy’ Ukraine
The embattled Ukrainian president slams Mykhailo Fedorov's idea as a 'tsunami' that would 'split' the country.
DR Congo, AFC/M23 group agree on roadmap for peace negotiations after Swiss talks
Mediators representing the Rwanda-backed AFC/M23 armed group and the Democratic Republic of Congo in a joint statement published Sunday said they have agreed on a roadmap for peace talks. The two sides said they had "agreed on the importance of a standardised method for reporting allegations of ceasefire violations".
DR Congo miners risk Ebola to make a living
DR Congo miners risk Ebola to make a living
Real Madrid’s Mourinho condemns bullying of Vinicius after La Liga win
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has criticised the bullying of Vinicius Junior by opponents and fans.
50 years ago, this California sanctuary began saving some of the world’s rarest gibbons
Nestled north of Los Angeles, a gibbon sanctuary has championed the protection of endangered species for five decades. Established in 1976, this facility currently houses roughly forty primates of five diverse species. Beyond managing breeding initiatives, it facilitates animal exchanges and pursues non-invasive research while educating college students about animal husbandry. Looking ahead, the s...
US Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed rebuts criticism from JD Vance
El-Sayed has hit back at JD Vance, saying his identity and religion aren’t causing the Trump administration’s problems.
Double jeopardy? Luigi Mangione state case unlikely to proceed, experts say
Defense files motion to dismiss state case after federal guilty plea but prosecutors say they are prepared to litigateAfter Luigi Mangione admitted in Manhattan federal court that he killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, most experts believe that the state murder case against is highly unlikely to proceed – though some still see a slim possibility that it may yet happen.Mangione, who pleaded...
The African firms adopting Chinese AI as US-China rivalry intensifies
The United States may want the world to choose sides in the AI race with China, but in Africa, many businesses are pursuing a more pragmatic strategy: using Chinese models where they offer better value or flexibility, while keeping their options open. For example, when African insurtech platform Curacel expanded the range of artificial intelligence (AI) models powering its internal infrastructure,...
From Middle East to e-sports: Macron hosts Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman
Long ostracised on the international stage after the murder of Saudi journalist and dissident Jamal Khashoggi, "MBS" has in recent years regained status as a valued strategic partner.
Iran’s president says country faces ‘many problems’ as US ramps up sanctions
Tehran’s acknowledgment of economic hardships comes a day before US expected to announce further measuresAuthorities in Tehran have acknowledged that the Iranian people are facing “many problems” as the US intensifies its efforts to isolate the country’s economy with a range of sanctions that Donald Trump has called “the most crushing economic operation ever taken against any country”.Speaking on ...
Can Iran retaliate against countries that join US ‘economic war’?
Iran's security chief has warned of retaliation against countries joining US ‘economic war'.
Holding election in wartime would risk destroying Ukraine, says Zelenskyy
President sharply criticises proposal, saying ‘elections right now are a tsunami for the state that will split Ukraine’Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said holding elections in Ukraine during wartime would risk splitting the country at a time when Russia is amassing ballistic missiles and considering whether to mobilise an extra 300,000 soldiers.The Ukrainian president, responding for the first time to a ...
Humanoid robot breaks Usain Bolt's 100m record in China
Humanoid robots smashed sprinting records and competed in boxing, football and martial arts at Beijing’s World Robot Games. While some machines stumbled, toppled or failed to start, the robo-athletes drew cheers from hundreds of spectators and showcased China’s growing dominance in humanoid robotics.