‘How can you stop these kids?’ Indian capital on lockdown before protests
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pulled out all the stops to prevent Cockroach movement protests.
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India’s Cockroach Party founder, top leaders detained ahead of protest
India’s Cockroach Janta Party leaders have allegedly been detained after landing in New Delhi to lead a mass protest.
‘So safe you could drink it’: Scientists and pesticide victims fear an EU rollback
For decades, French farmers sprayed pesticides they were told were harmless. Many have since fallen ill, grappling with cancers and other diseases caused by exposure. As the EU prepares to vote on a package that would end regular safety reviews of most pesticides, victims, doctors and scientists warn it could keep harmful products on the market for longer.
Life-threatening Hurricane Isaias makes landfall in Florida, bringing high winds and heavy rain
The US' National Weather Service (NWS) has warned a life-threatening storm surge is expected from Dauphin Island, Alabama, to Suwannee, Florida.
Recruitment boss accused of being behind ‘doxxing’ campaign against RNLI and anti-racism activists
Tom Watson, of Worcester, alleged to be behind Big Time Charlie X account that created so-called TraitorbaseThe owner of a recruitment firm has been accused of being at the centre of a so-called “doxxing” campaign against the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), anti-racism activists and business executives who recruit black, Asian and minority ethnic workers.Tom Watson, from Worcester, is ...
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A fortune, a HK$72m flat and a family feud: inside the Abby Choi murder trial
A bitter family dispute over the proposed sale of a HK$72 million flat allegedly led a retired police officer and his two sons to murder socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung three years ago, a Hong Kong court has heard. The trial over the 28-year-old model’s killing, which shocked Hong Kong and attracted international attention, started after a one-week delay caused by unresolved preliminary issues and ju...
Founder of India's 'Cockroach' movement among hundreds detained amid mass protest
The leaders of India's "Cockroach" movement have been detained by police, along with hundreds of protesters, in a major crackdown to stop a mass demonstration.
Founder of India's 'Cockroach' movement among scores detained ahead of mass protest
The leaders of India's "Cockroach" movement have been detained by police, along with scores of protesters, in a major crackdown to stop a mass demonstration.
India's 'Cockroach' movement founder detained along with scores of protesters
The leaders of India's "Cockroach" movement have been detained by police, along with scores of protesters, in a major crackdown to stop a mass demonstration.
Hurricane Isaias downgraded after making landfall in Florida
The storm took direct aim at Florida and is expected to impact Alabama, Georgia, and Louisiana.
Trump slams Norway for not awarding him Nobel Peace Prize
Trump slams Norway for not awarding him Nobel Peace Prize
Emma Stone’s Austin Mansion: couple restore $23.5m estate; never move in
Emma Stone and her husband, Dave McCary, have spent several years renovating a historic mansion in Austin with the intent of creating a dream home. However, their plans changed as they opted to stay in New York. Now listed for $23.5 million, this stunning property boasts elegant interiors and beautifully landscaped gardens, marrying traditional architecture with modern updates.
India's 'cockroach' movement says leader, thousands of protesters detained in New Delhi crackdown
India's "cockroach" youth movement said Saturday that police had detained the group's leaders as well as "more than 15,000" protesters attempting to stage a major demonstration in the capital against the country's election commissioner.
India's 'cockroach' movement chief detained ahead of major protest
Police detained dozens of protesters, including movement leaders, in the Indian capital on Saturday as authorities deployed thousands of security personnel, suspended transport and telecommunications services, and imposed sweeping restrictions to thwart a youth-led demonstration demanding the resignation of the country's election chief.
In 1951, a Texas town of 400 escaped a dam; 75 years later, a 90-year-old fights a border wall
In San Ygnacio, Texas, a border wall construction project poses a significant threat to local properties, sparking an intense legal battle among residents. Notably, a 90-year-old landowner is at the forefront, contesting the government's actions by referencing historical records. The community previously thwarted a federal dam project in 1951, enabling them to safeguard their land.
Trump casts doubt on Pentagon plan to live stream Fort Hood shooter’s execution
US President Donald Trump cast doubt on Friday on whether authorities will live-stream the firing squad execution of the perpetrator of a deadly attack on American soldiers, a plan that has drawn broad and bipartisan condemnation. Nidal Hasan’s execution – scheduled for December 3 at Fort Hood, Texas, where he gunned down 13 people in 2009 – is set to be the first by a US military firing squad sin...
Taiwan's Lai calls on Indo-Pacific democracies to help maintain peace in National Day speech
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te says the island welcomes dialogue between China and the U.S. to manage competition but emphasized the need for Indo-Pacific democracies to help preserve regional peace
Yemen’s Taiz under siege again as food and fuel prices rise
Houthi advances and the closure of vital roads into Taiz have triggered shortages, reviving memories of earlier siege.
Hong Kong to expand community recycling after shelving waste-charging scheme
Hong Kong will strengthen its community recycling network with measures such as round-the-clock automated collection points after scrapping the waste-charging scheme due to strong public backlash, the environmental chief has said. Secretary for Environment and Ecology Tse Chin-wan on Saturday also pledged to review the permitted profit levels of the city’s two power companies when their control ag...
How the trial of murdered Australian brothers and US friend unfolded
The mother of two Australian surfers murdered in Mexico two years ago with their American friend said "accountability matters".
‘If voters aren’t better off by the next election, we’re screwed’: Labour insiders voice fears over budget
Some say party risks ‘looking twee’ by focusing on small fixes amid growing nervousness that budget lacks ambitionIn the days since Labour’s annual conference, party insiders have been sharing a word cloud produced by the pollsters More in Common, which shows the phrases voters most associate with Andy Burnham.Such polling is rarely flattering for politicians, and the prime minister’s version had ...
UK savings: 5% interest rate deals may not last, say experts
Competition is hotting up, with National Savings & Investments lifting rates to the highest in yearsNational Savings and Investments (NS&I) has increased the returns on some of its accounts, with many now paying more than 5% for the first time in nearly three years.Competition in the savings market has been growing, leading to some of the highest interest rates for years. Continue reading....
UK accused of giving people of Gaza false hope over new refugee safe route
Only ‘very small number’ of people already in Lebanon or Jordan will be referred, says organisation running schemeThe Home Office is facing claims it gave false hope to the people of Gaza after it emerged that a new safe route for Palestinian refugees will only be open to those who have already escaped to Lebanon or Jordan.Shabana Mahmood, the home secretary, announced the reopening of a resettlem...
As Russia escalates its war, the EU realises its support for Ukraine won't be enough
Russia's rapid escalation has thrown into doubt the European Union's multiple support programmes for Ukraine. Diplomats concede it is only a matter of time before leaders address the contentious matter.
How to zoom through new Huanggang Port crossing at Hong Kong’s border
The Huanggang Port will open on Monday after more than six years of redevelopment and rounds of preparatory drills. The 24/7 checkpoint will be the first to adopt the “joint clearance” model, where passengers can complete both departure and entry clearance in a single three-gated automated channel. As the final checks are carried out, the South China Morning Post explains what you need to navigate...
Gen Z overtakes older collectors as art market spending rebounds globally: report
Gen Z high-net-worth collectors have overtaken older generations as the art market’s biggest spenders, with average fine art expenditure more than twice that of older collectors, helping drive a global sales rebound to nearly US$60 billion, according to the latest Art Basel and UBS market insights. The surge came as mainland China and Hong Kong continued to play pivotal roles in the global art mar...
India protest live: ‘Cockroach’ leaders detained; New Delhi in lockdown
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke and other leaders detained before protest to demand election chief quit.
India protest live: Police detain Cockroach leaders, New Delhi in lockdown
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke and other leaders detained before protest to demand election chief quit.