Founder of Canada-China relations group, Liberal donor faces deportation for ‘war crimes’
The Canada Border Services Agency has alleged that Rong Xiang Yuan committed war crimes while serving in the PLA.
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British Council to resume IELTS exams after 4-day stoppage across China
IELTS examinations will resume across China on Wednesday, the British Council said after four days of cancellations that left test-takers scrambling at the height of the overseas university admissions season. The organisation announced on Tuesday afternoon that it would hold two free make-up sessions – on October 19 and 20 – for affected candidates and reimburse reasonable travel and accommodation...
British Council to resume IELTS exams after 4 days of cancellations across China
The British Council said its IELTS examinations across China would resume Wednesday, ending four days of cancellations stemming from technical problems that left test takers scrambling at the height of the overseas university admissions season. The organisation announced on Tuesday afternoon that it would hold two free make-up sessions on October 19 and 20 for affected candidates and reimburse rea...
France braces for fresh nationwide student demonstrations
France prepared for nationwide demonstrations on Tuesday as students continued protesting poor classroom conditions. Supported by trade unions and the far-left France Unbowed party, the mobilisation includes a march in Paris and rallies in other cities. Blockades had already disrupted central Paris, while authorities and protesters remained concerned about possible violence.
Farage denies Reform would let troops shoot small boats after Jenrick’s ‘lethal force’ claim
Party leader says Jenrick’s comments ‘misconstrued’, after MP said Royal Marines would be allowed to fire at those on boatsUK politics live – latest updatesNigel Farage has denied that a Reform UK government would authorise lethal force against migrant crossings in the Channel, hours after one of his MPs said the Royal Marines should be permitted to fire on the boats.Robert Jenrick, a Reform UK MP...
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Japan, US review military liberty policies after Okinawa killing
Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said on Tuesday that officials were reviewing the off-base code of conduct for US troops in Japan following the alleged killing of an Okinawan woman by a US marine. Crimes including rapes, assaults, hit-and-runs and drunk driving by US military personnel have long triggered protests on the southern Japanese island, which has for years urged other regions...
Child safety staff determined to send Elizabeth Struhs home with parents despite doctors’ concerns, inquest hears
Queensland coronial inquest into death of eight-year-old girl continues after 14 members of religious sect were convicted of her manslaughter It was impossible to change the mind of child safety staff after they had decided to send Elizabeth Struhs home with her parents despite some of her doctors’ concerns, a police officer has told a coronial inquest into the young girl’s death.Child safety st...
20 green sea turtles returned to the ocean after Bali smuggling raid
Indonesian authorities on the tourist island of Bali have released 20 protected green sea turtles back into the ocean Tuesday
Ship sinks in new drone attack off Bulgaria, PM summons Russian ambassador
Bulgaria's prime minister says two merchant ships were hit by drones and he suspects Russia was behind the attacks.
A talking glove, a 90-second health check and a drone interceptor: Meet Uzbekistan’s young inventors
At an engineering competition in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, 90 finalists were selected from 1,925 applications. The award-winning projects range from early prototypes to devices already in use at clinics and industrial sites, according to their creators.
Former DR Congo President Kabila joins M23 rebels in a new coalition
Alliance raises fears of more fighting and confrontation with President Tshisekedi's government.
Former DR Congo president Kabila joins M23 rebels in a new coalition
Alliance raises fears of more fighting and confrontation with President Tshisekedi's government.
Hurricane Simon hitting western Mexico after tropical systems kill 5
Hurricane Simon continued to move slowly up the coast of west-central Mexico with wind and flooding rain after tropical weather systems caused five deaths and damage in Pacific coastal towns and resorts.
The escalation in Yemen is a turning point
The risk of a region-wide war is increasing, but if cooler heads prevail, a peaceful arrangement can still be reached.
LVMH sales miss growth forecasts as China luxury demand slows
LVMH, the world's leading luxury group, said its sales edged higher in the third quarter despite a slowdown in demand in China hitting its fashion and leather goods segment.
104-year-old woman receives brother’s World War II dog tags 83 years after his death
A 104-year-old Massachusetts woman has received her brother's World War II dog tags 83 years after he died in a 1943 plane crash off Florida. The tags were discovered among old military records, and a 1972 headstone application helped officials trace his sister, Dorothy Stewart. She received them at an emotional ceremony on September 29, 2026.
Hongkong Post contract staff to be prioritised for other civil service roles
Hundreds of Hong Kong postal workers denied the chance to secure permanent contracts will be prioritised for alternative civil service positions and granted lower entry hurdles for clerical jobs as the mail authority wrestles with a record deficit. The Civil Service Bureau unveiled the concessions during closed-door briefings with union representatives and lawmakers on Tuesday, as it seeks to supp...
Postmen denied permanent contracts offered priority for other civil service roles
Hundreds of Hong Kong postmen denied permanent contracts will get priority for other civil service jobs and easier entry requirements for clerical posts, as the postal service grapples with financial strain. The Civil Service Bureau outlined the concessionary measures in a closed-door briefing with union representatives and lawmakers on Tuesday, in a bid to support the postal staff affected by Hon...
Police detain leaders of India’s ‘cockroach’ movement at New Delhi protest
Cockroach Janta Party volunteers detained after entering a popular protest site authorities had declared off-limits.
Ronaldo scores, waves Saudi scarf in Al-Nassr’s win after security delay
Al-Nassr's AFC Champions League game in Riyadh was delayed for one hour due to a security warning amid Houthi attacks.
North Korea’s new missile museum: part shrine, part arms bazaar
North Korea now has a museum for its bombs. The National Defence Revolution Museum, which opened on Sunday, is the country’s first dedicated exclusively to military hardware, from rifles to intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs). Observers say it is also intended to send a message to Washington and Seoul, serve as a permanent showroom for the North’s arms exports and visibly enshrine its nucl...
Mapping Africa’s energy wealth and 560 million who remain without power
Africa is rich in energy, yet hundreds of millions Africans still live without electricity, most of the world's total.
Ex-president named leader of new DR Congo rebel coalition
Joseph Kabila had previously denied having links to the M23 rebels, which control much of eastern DR Congo.
UK shoppers seek deals as grocery price inflation rises again
Supermarkets use special offers to draw in sales, while more people buy Halloween products early this yearBusiness live – latest updatesUK grocery price inflation has edged up again as shoppers lean on special offers to keep their costs in check, new figures show.Supermarket prices were 2.5% higher than last year in the four weeks to 4 October, up from 2.3% last month, data from Worldpanel by Nume...
Lessons for life: Hong Kong educator looks beyond exams and interviews
For Hong Kong educator Christine Ma-Lau, preparing children for exams or school interviews is only part of the job – helping them understand who they are, how to treat others and what they can contribute to society matters just as much. Ma-Lau founded JEMS Character Academy in 2009 after concluding that many imported character education programmes did not fully meet Hong Kong’s needs. She develope...
Taylor Swift donates $1 million to a heart health organisation as US disease risk rises
Taylor Swift donated $1 million to the American Heart Association in 2025, honouring her father, Scott Swift, and his experience with heart disease. The contribution supports cardiovascular research, prevention programmes and access to care, as the organisation warns that rising disease rates could affect six in 10 Americans within 30 years.
Two ships hit by drones of unknown origin off Bulgarian coast – Europe live
Rescue operations underway after one vessel damaged and another sunk in the Black SeaThe latest update from Bulgaria says that 11 crew members from the sunken ship are still missing.The number of people rescued from the ship has now gone up to five, with authorities hoping they will be able to offer more insight into what happened overnight. Continue reading...