Palestine weekly: Gaza marks year of ‘ceasefire’ with more Israeli killing
A year after Gaza's ceasefire, Israeli attacks persist as settler violence disrupts West Bank's oil harvest.
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EU sovereignty is ‘a need’ in the space, Sateliot CEO says
Jaume Sanpera, CEO of Spanish satellite operator Sateliot, believes Europe needs to “wake up” and avoid becoming dependent on two global power blocs. The industry, he argues, needs “a push” to help European tech companies become global champions.
Drone attack sinks ship off Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast, PM says
Two ships were hit in the attack, including the Ukrainian-owned Chelsea 3, which sustained damage.
Antarctic sea ice reached its third-lowest winter maximum in satellite records
On September 14, Antarctic sea ice reached its peak extent, covering around 17.59 million square kilometres. However, this year marks the third lowest maximum on record, indicating a concerning trend as it falls below the long-term average. The past four winters have each presented historically low sea ice levels, raising urgent questions about future climate impacts driven by this alarming declin...
In 2010, Moby bought Hollywood’s Wolf’s Lair for $3.925 M, restored it and sold it for $12.4 M
In 2010, musician Moby bought Wolf’s Lair, a castle-like estate built in 1927 in the Hollywood Hills, for $3.925 million. He restored the 3.3-acre property while preserving its original character and period details. Four years later, he sold the estate for $12.4 million, approximately $8.475 million more than his original purchase price.
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Hong Kong police arrest 20 over prostitution syndicate that trapped women in debt
Hong Kong police have arrested 20 people in connection with a cross-border prostitution syndicate that allegedly recruited women from Southeast Asia and required them to provide unpaid sexual services to repay travel debts. Police said on Tuesday that the syndicate paid for the women’s travel and accommodation but required them to provide sexual services 30 to 45 times without payment before they ...
17-year-old Iris Shen uses clams to test blood-cancer drugs, wins $150,000 prize
Iris Shen, a bright high school student hailing from The Woodlands, Texas, gained acclaim for her groundbreaking research on cancer. She explored a novel drug’s effects on clams to study its impact on blood cancer. The results of her experiment suggest new avenues for drug discovery, underlining the need for innovative approaches in medical research. This recognition underscores the crucial role o...
Marcos on South China Sea row; anger in Thailand over iron cage beds: 7 Asia highlights
We have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Marcos says Philippines ‘resigned’ to managing South China Sea dispute The Philippines is “resigned” to managing its long-standing dispute with Beijing in the South China ...
1920s Alphington home heads to auction for $3.4 million
An Arts and Crafts home located at 49 Lucerne Crescent, Alphington, is scheduled for auction soon. The home, built in 1920, features unique handcrafted details like Kookaburra stained-glass windows and modern upgrades. Recent renovations have preserved its character and enhanced livability, including adding en suites and a home office. The property boasts a landscaped garden with various plants an...
Nasa’s Perseverance rover on Mars breaks record for off-planet driving
Nasa’s robotic Perseverance rover has now driven farther than any other vehicle on the surface of any world other than Earth, racking up 45.2km (28.1 miles) since arriving on Mars in 2021, the US space agency said on Tuesday. The car-sized, six-wheeled rover reached the milestone 5½ years into its mission to explore if conditions conducive to microbial life ever existed on Earth’s neighbour. In do...
Houthis threaten "painful" response if U.S. joins Saudi offensive
As Trump mulls joining Saudi Arabia in attacking the Houthis, the Iran-backed group is threatening a "painful" response.
Second wave of early prison releases under way in England and Wales
About 2,000 criminals are being freed this month to ease overcrowding, while probation union moves towards strikeThe second wave of early prison releases takes place throughout Tuesday, with hundreds of offenders walking out across England and Wales under the government’s controversial plan to ease overcrowding.About 2,000 criminals, including domestic abusers and violent offenders, are being free...
The return of the prodigal son? Why speculation is rising over Josh Frydenberg’s future
The spectre of a leadership alternative is hardly helpful for Angus Taylor. But would Frydenberg do a better job?A reasonable query for Liberals at this point is: if Josh Frydenberg is the answer, what is the question?There was a whiff of weariness in some corners of parliament this week, as the former treasurer and deputy Liberal leader happily stoked another round of “Josh for Canberra” speculat...
Man and woman charged after baby boy found dead in Adelaide motel
South Australia police say infant was aged between six and seven months old and had been ‘deceased for a period of time’A man and a woman have been charged after a baby boy was found dead in a motel.Benjamin Nicholas Houghton, 40, and Yue Ning Lieu, 42, are in custody after police discovered the child during a welfare check at a Glen Osmond motel in Adelaide’s south on Saturday. Continue reading.....
Expedia unveils its 2027 destinations of the year – and only two are in Europe
Just 10 cities and regions made the cut, with South Lake Tahoe in California topping the list ahead of Hyogo in Japan and Punta del Este in Uruguay.
Latin American organised crime ‘may operate in 16 European countries’
Cocaine seizures in Europe are up more than fivefold in 10 years as a host of cartels take root. A four-month Guardian investigation reveals the true scale of a continent-wide shiftA four-month investigation by the Guardian has revealed that the surge in cocaine trafficking to Europe is directly linked to the expanding presence of Latin American criminal networks in Europe, where they have forged ...
Latin American organised crime ‘may operate in 16 European countries’
Cocaine seizures in Europe are up more than fivefold in 10 years as a host of cartels take root. A four-month Guardian investigation reveals the true scale of a continent-wide shiftA four-month investigation by the Guardian has revealed that the surge in cocaine trafficking to Europe is directly linked to the expanding presence of Latin American criminal networks in Europe, where they have forged ...
China, Russia deepen maritime and Arctic logistics ties to secure energy supply
Beijing and Moscow vowed deeper maritime and logistical cooperation to protect shipping lanes and energy supplies, as China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Nikolai Patrushev, chairman of the Russian Maritime Board in the Chinese capital on Monday. “China stands ready to work with Russia to align maritime strategies and leverage their complementary strengths to protect each other’s legitimate mariti...
India 'cockroach' leaders detained after entering barricaded protest site
Protesters climbed over barricades in central Delhi to demand the election chief resign over revised voter lists.
Bacon, eggs and Bowie: how year 12 English students tackled ‘human strength and vulnerability’ in HSC paper
Tens of thousands of high school students across New South Wales sit the first test of their final exams“How does the composer of your prescribed text offer you opportunities to examine assumptions about human strength and vulnerability?”This was the bamboozling English question tens of thousands of year 12 students sat down to answer on the first day of their final school exams. Continue reading....
Ceuta awaits King Felipe after summer migration crisis
Ceuta braces for a symbolic royal visit by King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia after a mass migration crisis strained the enclave’s social cohesion.
Healey should ‘stay the course’ and repair UK finances, says top IMF economist
Fund upgrades UK’s GDP growth forecast for 2026 to 1.3%, but says it is likely to ‘edge down’ next year IMF warns global economy ‘could soon test the limits of resilience’John Healey should “stay the course” and continue repairing the UK’s public finances, the International Monetary Fund’s top economist has said, after the fund lifted its growth forecast for Britain.Little more than a fortnight be...
Fuel prices: Sébastien Lecornu promises €10 cut per fill-up
In France, pump prices are among the highest in the European Union. The government has moved to cut the price per litre by 12 to 18 centimes, the Prime Minister said on Monday.
Live: Greta Thunberg joins French students on new day of nationwide protests
France faces fresh nationwide demonstrations on Tuesday as students, unions and opposition groups rally over poor school conditions, including teacher shortages and dilapidated buildings. Swedish activist Greta Thunberg has joined protesters outside a blockaded high school near Paris, boosting the movement’s visibility even as authorities warn that violence is intensifying despite a decline in sch...
Live: Greta Thunberg joins French student protests ahead of nationwide rallies
France faces fresh nationwide demonstrations on Tuesday as students, unions and opposition groups rally over poor school conditions, including teacher shortages and dilapidated buildings. Swedish activist Greta Thunberg has joined protesters outside a blockaded high school near Paris, boosting the movement's visibility even as authorities warn that violence is intensifying despite a decline in sch...
Live: France braces for fresh nationwide protests over school conditions
France faces fresh nationwide demonstrations on Tuesday as students, unions and opposition groups rally over poor school conditions, including teacher shortages and dilapidated buildings. More than 70,000 people protested last Thursday, with around 500 arrests, as authorities warned that violence was intensifying despite a decline in school closures. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Emir says Qatar has shown resilience in the face of ‘exceptional events’
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani says Qatar's response has highlighted the strength of state institutions.