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As freezing winter approaches, Kyiv residents look for shelter elsewhere

A renewed Russian campaign of strikes on power and energy infrastructure has made some contemplate leaving Ukraine's capital.

From barbershops to nature courses: How community-driven campaigns are rethinking men’s mental health

As waiting lists for mental health care continue to grow, community-driven campaigns across Europe have been finding unique ways to support men in particular.

Cars torched and shops looted as anti-migrant violence erupts in South Africa

South Africa has experienced recurrent outbreaks of violence, often targeting migrants from neighbouring countries.

Six injured as heavy rains batter Chile's capital, sweeping away cars and flooding homes

Authorities have placed 10 other Chilean districts on high alert as risks of potential mudslides and rain-related emergencies threaten to batter the region.

Irvine Ranch Conservation Effort: Donald Bren preserves 57,500 acres; land stays open for future generations

Billionaire real-estate developer Donald Bren transformed a significant part of the historic Irvine Ranch into protected public lands. After becoming chairman of the Irvine Company, he spearheaded major conservation milestones over the years. The Irvine Ranch now has over 57,000 acres preserved, providing habitats for diverse wildlife. In 2005, the Irvine Ranch Conservancy was established to ensur...

Eviction Approved In Long Foreclosure: magistrate orders Telerico out; buyback talks continue

In an ongoing foreclosure saga in Aurora, Ohio, Louis Telerico faces eviction after a lengthy battle. The mansion was sold to ERADAL in July 2026, yet Telerico continues to occupy the home, seeking a deal to buy it back. As ERADAL evaluates the property for restoration amid legal challenges, doubts linger over Telerico's financing options to reclaim his estate.

Police boost presence and detain 17-year-old after 'Bloody Friday' threat to Polish schools

Warnings about an alleged series of attacks on schools planned for 9 October have circulated on social media. Police say they are monitoring the situation and will deploy officers to schools they believe are at risk. In several towns in the Mazovia region, on-site classes have been cancelled.

Mexico prison clash in strife-torn Sinaloa state leaves 10 dead

Nine inmates and one visitor killed in Sinaloa prison riot, local authorities say.

Uproar in NY after ICE shoots man with child in the car

There are protests and outrage in New York after ICE agents shot a man after surrounding his vehicle.

ICE agent shoots man in New York City

The mayor of New York expressed outrage at the shooting which the Department of Homeland Security said happened during the arrest of a "criminal illegal alien".

Labour wins Holborn and St Pancras byelection; Polanski ‘absolutely’ intends to remain Green party leader – UK politics live

Sagal Abdi-Wali defeats Green party leader Zack Polanski to retain the Holborn and St Pancras seat for LabourLabour fends off Green party to win Holborn and St Pancras byelectionActivists in Camden have suggested the Greens’ decision to back the anti-Zionism motion has cost them votes in the byelection.Councillors for both Labour the Liberal Democrats told the Press Association that voters had inf...

Masked ICE officers shoot a man while making an arrest in New York, officials say

Eyewitnesses say they saw a few masked officers wearing Department of Homeland Security branded clothes surrounding a man on the ground who appeared injured. They say they heard three or four gunshots being fired.

China warned Myanmar syndicates, Trump urged Xi to talk to Takaichi: SCMP’s 7 highlights

We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond 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. China tried 3 times to talk crime families out of scam business in Myanmar: CCTV China tried three times to persuade powerful families...

Spirit of Hong Kong Awards: firm uses 3D-printed tiles to restore coral reefs

In 2014, a University of Hong Kong research team watched two years of reef restoration work collapse in Sai Kung. The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department had asked the researchers to speed up coral recovery. Cement structures were placed on the seabed and coral began to grow. But as the colonies became larger, they became unstable. “They have no roots,” said Vriko Yu Pik-fan, then a...

Hong Kong national security police charge man over seditious social media posts

Hong Kong national security police have charged a man with publishing seditious material on social media, while court proceedings did not reveal details of his posts. The force’s national security department said on Friday it had charged a 52-year-old man for posting seditious material with the intent to provoke hatred towards the central Chinese authorities, the Hong Kong government and the judic...

Kyiv open to 'constructive dialogue' after Seoul recalls its ambassador amid North Korean POW disclosure row

Kyiv says it is open to “constructive dialogue” with Seoul despite its decision to recall its ambassador. South Korea’s decision comes just days after its president threatened to take punitive action against Zelenskyy’s violation of the non-disclosure agreement.

Barcelona team develops AI that detects ageing in blood stem cells

ChromAgeNet has decoded chromatin architecture, the 3D organisation of DNA in the nucleus, distinguishing young from aged blood stem cells and opening new paths for cell rejuvenation.

Egyptian journalists plan weekend protest over detention of six colleagues

Matsadaash staff allege torture and forced confessions after being held on charges of working for Muslim BrotherhoodEgyptian journalists are planning a new protest in Cairo this weekend after six colleagues were charged with terrorism offences amid allegations they had been tortured in police detention.Last week, Egyptian authorities arrested the journalists, from the independent factchecking and ...

How a plant selfie in Colombian jungle led to ‘jaw dropping’ giant waterlily find

Species with leaves large enough to be seen from space is already critically endangered – and plans are afoot to protect itA chance social media encounter has led to the race-against-time discovery of a new species of giant waterlily that has until now been hidden in the depths of Colombia’s jungle.But the plant, which is so huge it is visible from space, is already considered critically endangere...

Northern Ireland’s Sinn Fein faces police probe as protest tensions fester

The Democratic Unionist Party calls for the prosecution of Sinn Fein lawmakers who participated in the protest.

Firing squad execution to be livestreamed, Pentagon says

Pete Hegseth says the execution will be public, but a legal expert says the "unprecedented" decision is on "uncertain legal terrain".

Former Greentown China head charged for taking bribes over stake in real estate project

Hong Kong’s corruption watchdog has charged the former head of a listed company for allegedly accepting HK$20 million (US$2.5 million) in bribes from a mainland Chinese property developer in exchange for acquiring a stake in the developer’s real estate project. Zhang Yadong, 58, who was chairman of Greentown China Holdings from 2019 to 2025, faced a count of conspiracy to accept advantages, the In...

Pentagon to livestream Nidal Hasan's firing squad execution on December 3

160,000 Hongkongers register for ‘joint clearance’ ahead of Huanggang Port opening

More than 160,000 Hong Kong residents have registered to use “joint clearance” e-channels ahead of the revamped Huanggang border crossing’s opening on Monday, with extra manpower to be deployed and command centres activated to ensure a smooth start. Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung said on Friday that his bureau would activate its Emergency Monitoring and Support Centre to oversee oper...

Over 160,000 Hongkongers register for ‘joint clearance’ ahead of Huanggang Port opening

Over 160,000 Hong Kong residents have already registered for the “joint clearance” channel ahead of the revamped Huanggang border crossing’s opening on Monday, with extra manpower deployed and high-level command centres activated to ensure a smooth opening. Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung said on Friday that his bureau would activate its Emergency Monitoring and Support Centre to over...