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Namibia battles cattle disease outbreak as EU suspends several meat imports

Al Jazeera • 2 weeks ago

Foot-and-mouth disease threatens livestock farmers’ livelihoods and disrupts meat supplies as authorities impose curbs.

Russia arrests Japanese journalist on allegations of spying

The Guardian • 2 weeks ago

FSB security agency said reporter was arrested on island of Sakhalin, alleging he was collecting information about Russia’s defencesRussia has arrested a Japanese journalist on the far east island of Sakhalin and accused him of espionage, Moscow said on Tuesday.Russia regards Japan as an “unfriendly” country because it has joined western sanctions over its war ⁠in Ukraine. Russia has arrested seve...

Russia detains Japanese journalist, accusing him of alleged spying

The Guardian • 2 weeks ago

FSB security agency said reporter was arrested on island of Sakhalin, alleging he was collecting information about Russia’s defencesRussia has arrested a Japanese journalist on the far east island of Sakhalin and accused him of espionage, Moscow said on Tuesday.Russia regards Japan as an “unfriendly” country because it has joined western sanctions over its war ⁠in Ukraine. Russia has arrested seve...

2 Taiwanese executives arrested over mainland components in military drones

SCMP • 2 weeks ago

Two Taiwanese executives have been arrested for allegedly using mainland Chinese-made components in drones supplied to the island’s military. It is the second time in two months that a Taiwanese drone supplier has been investigated by the island’s authorities over the alleged use of prohibited mainland components. The case has intensified opposition scrutiny of the government’s efforts to build a ...

What we know about the deadly Six Flags rollercoaster incident in Georgia

BBC • 2 weeks ago

Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem died on Monday after police say he was ejected from a ride at an amusement park.

What we know about the man who died falling from a Six Flags rollercoaster

BBC • 2 weeks ago

Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem died on Monday after police say he was ejected from a ride at a Six Flags amusement park in Georgia.

Massive cyberattack targets refrigerators in supermarkets across France

NBC News • 2 weeks ago

Mountains of fresh and frozen food had to be thrown out after hackers cranked the temperature of refrigerators in supermarkets across France. Experts say it could signal a new cybersecurity threat that could impact Americans as well. NBC’s Tom Costello reports.

Graduate student accused of poisoning colleague and trying to flee to China arrested at LAX

The Guardian • 2 weeks ago

Microbiologist Aili Wang, 32, poisoned tea of colleague in Wyoming who had pending patents, prosecutors allegeA Wyoming microbiology graduate student from China has been arrested on accusations she poisoned the tea of a colleague who had pending patents and with whom she did not get along, then tried to flee the country after police questioned her.Aili Wang, 32, was arrested 6 October at Los Angel...

Israeli attacks kill one in Gaza, wound journalists in occupied West Bank

Al Jazeera • 2 weeks ago

A year into the ceasefire, nearly two-thirds of Gaza is in Israeli hands and Netanyahu vows control of the West Bank.

Kyiv power plant hit by Russian missile without warning from allies

France 24 • 2 weeks ago

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday that a Russian ballistic missile struck a Kyiv power plant without advance warning from Western allies, killing at least two people and wounding around 20. The attack came days after US President Donald Trump announced an energy ceasefire between Moscow and Kyiv, raising questions over efforts to halt strikes on critical infrastructure.

Heritage Cabin Rental Income: Restored 1932 Gold Coast retreat earns up to A$50,000; estate heads to auction

Times of India • 2 weeks ago

A once-neglected timber cabin in Bonogin has undergone an inspiring transformation into a charming two-bedroom holiday retreat. Originally constructed in 1932 and steeped in the local timber-cutting heritage, owners Marlon Sayer and Romolo Romeo acquired it in 2016, opting to maintain its historical essence. Now, the property not only generates considerable rental income but also offers a distinct...

Why did Hong Kong’s 11 Skies fail and can the megaproject be rescued?

SCMP • 2 weeks ago

The roar of plane engines and the hustle and bustle at Hong Kong International Airport’s Terminal 2 present a stark contrast to the pin-drop silence at the adjacent 11 Skies commercial complex. A South China Morning Post reporter who travelled between the two places in early October found minimal footfall at the shopping centre, with the bright and airy environment of the airport terminal replaced...

How podcasts became political powerhouses

Al Jazeera • 2 weeks ago

Are podcasts remaking politics or just bypassing scrutiny?

Australian politics live: Hanson dismisses ‘shamed and stoned’ remark; PM and king of Jordan shake hands on defence and security

The Guardian • 2 weeks ago

Follow the day’s news live.Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia missing out on $45bn of revenue from resources: GreensAs Labor prepares to introduce its bill for a gas reserve, the Greens are pointing out that there are tens of billions being left on the table because the government won’t properly tax the resource.We’re giving away billions in resource wealth while ...

Jim Chalmers denies Anthony Albanese rolled him over credit card payments for tax bills

The Guardian • 2 weeks ago

Treasurer’s comments come after prime minister revealed he intervened to delay a controversial ban on such payments to the ATOFollow our Australian politics live blog for latest updatesGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastTreasurer Jim Chalmers has denied being rolled by Anthony Albanese after the prime minister personally intervened to stop a Tax Office ban on credit card pa...

Why younger Japanese now fear Trump’s US more than China

SCMP • 2 weeks ago

A growing number of Japanese regard the United States as the greatest threat to world peace ahead of traditional rival China, according to a new survey. The annual poll, released by the Japan Press Research Institute on Saturday, found 26.8 per cent of respondents named the US as the biggest threat to global peace. That was up 9.3 percentage points on last year and far above the 6.6 per cent recor...

Iran war live: Saudi coalition hits Houthi sites; Aramco office hit in east

Al Jazeera • 2 weeks ago

A Saudi Aramco building has been hit in Dhahran, following Saudi-led coalition strikes on Houthi 'vital assets' in Yemen

US fines Bank of America US$1.2 billion, says it violated money laundering, sanctions laws

SCMP • 2 weeks ago

The US Treasury Department said on Tuesday that it was imposing US$1.2 billion in fines on Bank of America for allegedly violating anti-money-laundering and sanctions laws. The fines on America’s second-biggest bank amount to the third-largest in the department’s history. “When a bank of this size fails to meet its anti-money-laundering and sanctions obligations, the consequences extend far beyond...

OpenAI engineer charged after listening device found in meeting room

Al Jazeera • 2 weeks ago

US authorities say a Saudi national was arrested and charged after allegedly planting a concealed surveillance device.

Jamaica begins receiving third-country deportees under controversial US agreement

ABC News • 2 weeks ago

The first flight carrying third-country nationals from the U.S. has arrived in Jamaica

FBI arrests Saudi OpenAI employee for allegedly bugging San Francisco office

France 24 • 2 weeks ago

The FBI said on Wednesday it has arrested a Saudi national employed as an engineer at OpenAI on suspicions that he had bugged a conference room at the company's San Francisco office with a "sophisticated recording device".

FBI arrests Saudi OpenAI employee for allegedly bugging San Francisco office

France 24 • 2 weeks ago

The FBI said on Wednesday it has arrested a Saudi national employed as an engineer at OpenAI on suspicions that he had bugged a conference room at the company's San Francisco office with a "sophisticated recording device".

Saudi employee arrested for allegedly bugging OpenAI office

France 24 • 2 weeks ago

A Saudi employee of OpenAI was arrested after allegedly planting a recording device in one of the company's San Francisco offices, the AI firm and federal prosecutors said Tuesday.

Ex-gang leader gets 40 years to life for rapper Tupac Shakur’s 1996 murder

Al Jazeera • 2 weeks ago

A 30-year hunt for justice ends with the sentencing of Duane 'Keffe D' Davis, who has written about Shakur's shooting.

Germany puts Ukrainian on trial accused of blowing up Nord Stream pipelines

BBC • 2 weeks ago

Four years after the attacks, Serhii K will appear in court accused of a plot to destroy Russia's gas pipelines to Germany.