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.
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Four children forced to live in semitruck cab for nearly 7 years; US couple arrested for alleged neglect
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.
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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.
Humanoid robots break human records at World Robot Games in Beijing
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.
Humanoid robots break records at competition in Beijing
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.
Sydney Marathon organisers not running away from ‘unfortunate’ medal error
The medal features the Allianz Arena in Munich, instead of Sydney's Allianz Stadium, as one of the city's landmarks.
Moderate earthquake shakes Japan, injuring more than 30 in the Tokyo region
A moderate earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.9 has rattled eastern Japan, including the Tokyo area, but no tsunami warning was issued
Migrants clash with police and cut through fence at Greek detention center
Migrants have clashed with police at a detention center in northern Greece, cutting through a perimeter fence
Raised in the wild: Spain's famous "wolf boy" dies
Marcos Rodríguez Pantoja, from Andalusia, died at 80 in Rante, a hamlet of San Cibrao das Viñas in Ourense, north-west Spain. He had lived there since 2001 and seemed to have finally found a home.
Exhausted owl stranded 70 miles offshore tries to board British Army boat, sailors bring it ashore
A British Army sailing crew found an exhausted barn owl 70 nautical miles from shore during the RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race. The bird fell into the sea three times before managing to reach their boat and collapsing on the deck. The sailors cared for the owl, named Little Regina, until a lifeboat took it back to land for treatment at a wildlife centre.
Singapore relaxes screening of dialect films after Dear You film spurs debate
Singapore will no longer restrict the number of cinema screenings for dialect films, relaxing a decades-long policy in a significant move that analysts say was driven by recent discourse over the Chinese blockbuster Dear You. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said on Sunday the relaxation came with the prerequisite that a Mandarin-dubbed version would be available. Restrictions for pay television conte...
Burnham to face pressure at Labour conference to recognise Israel’s actions in Gaza as genocide
Grassroot groups preparing to put pressure on PM to break with Starmer policy and impose full arms embargo on IsraelGrassroot Labour groups are gearing up for a conference showdown with Andy Burnham over Gaza, as the party’s members seek to force the prime minister to recognise Israel’s actions as a genocide, and impose a full arms embargo.Momentum, Labour & Palestine, the Campaign for Labour ...
Explosion injures 13 in Taiwan
Explosion injures 13 in Taiwan
Divorcing devices: how digital detox helps Hongkongers ‘carve out moments’
In the second instalment of a five-part Health Matters wellness series on Hong Kong’s growing wellness trends, Fiona Sun looks into how residents are embracing digital detox, as experts warn that excessive screen use is linked to anxiety, depression and sleep disorders. For Robert Broad, stepping away from electronic devices has become part of a self-care routine he developed after the Covid-19 pa...