Hungary opens sluice and sinks barges to protect nuclear plant as Danube levels fall
Emergency engineering work is under way as authorities brace for a further sharp drop in river levels before conditions are expected to improve later this week.
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South Korea president calls for military independence in wake of Trump call to cut joint drills
Lee Jae Myung reiterates desire for full command back in Seoul’s hands after Donald Trump cuts joint exercises, citing warm ties with Kim Jong-un‘Inane, haphazard decision’ by Trump to gut South Korea allianceSouth Korea’s president has renewed his push to regain independent control of the military from the US in the event of war and urged faster progress in acquiring nuclear-powered submarines a...
A rare orca known as “La Abuela” was found with wounds consistent with shotgun pellets; could threaten an entire Iberian population of fewer than 40 whales
Spain's Environment Ministry is actively investigating a distressing situation involving Toni, an injured Iberian orca. The oldest member of her pod has been discovered with wounds resembling those inflicted by shotgun pellets, as witnessed by marine conservationists documenting several impacts on her dorsal fin. The Iberian orca population is critically endangered and endures significant threats ...
Hong Kong aiming to revamp heat-stress warning system by end of this month
Hong Kong’s labour minister has said authorities aim to complete a revamp of the city’s heat-stress warning system by the end of this month, following criticism that the alert level was not increased during record-breaking temperatures. Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun Yuk-han said on Tuesday that changes to the Heat Stress at Work Warning system would require thorough preparatory work a...
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Trump says N Korea’s Kim has responded to his request for a conversation
US president says Kim Jong Un's response was 'very positive' and again slams Seoul for refusing to join war on Iran.
Tuesday briefing: What the Simon Levy case tells us about the women the justice system keeps failing
In today’s newsletter: The women most at risk of violence are often the least likely to be heard – the murder of two sex workers shows why that must changeGood morning. Last week, Simon Levy, a registered sex offender, was sentenced to a rare whole life tariff for the murders of Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo and Sheryl Wilkins. Both women, as well as others targeted by Levy, were vulnerable and invol...
5,000-year-old Japanese pot in New York has a flame-like rim
The Kaen doki, an ancient Japanese pot, carries a history that spans millennia. Distinct in its design, featuring a flame-like mouth and cord-marked details, this earthenware piece exemplifies the craftsmanship of Jomon potters. Built from carefully shaped clay coils with pierced openings, this stunning artifact is a glimpse into the artistic achievements of the past and now resides proudly in The...
Committee probing Tai Po fire delays submission of report till end of October
The independent committee investigating the causes of Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades will postpone submitting its report by a month to the end of October, attributing the delay to the complexity of issues and the large volume of documents it must review. The committee announced on Tuesday that it had sought approval from Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu to extend the deadline for submitting...
‘No intention to attack N Korea’: S Korea Prez Lee after Trump reduces US drills
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung advocates for stronger independent defense capabilities. He defended annual civil-defense exercises as purely defensive measures. These drills occur alongside joint US-South Korea military exercises. President Trump previously instructed the Pentagon to substantially reduce joint military drills. Seoul plans to continue strengthening its own defense while m...
Spice Girls leader Geri Halliwell's Córdoba-born great-grandfather executed after Spanish Civil War
Emiliano Hidalgo, former Republican mayor of Dos Torres, was executed on 27 December 1940 after a Francoist court martial. His 116-page military file reveals the charges that led to his execution.
Geri Halliwell's Córdoba-born great-grandfather was executed after the Spanish Civil War
Emiliano Hidalgo, former Republican mayor of Dos Torres, was executed on 27 December 1940 after a Francoist court martial condemned him. His 116-page military file details the charges that led to his death by firing squad.
Geri Halliwell's Cordoban great-grandfather was executed after Spanish Civil War
Emiliano Hidalgo, former Republican mayor of Dos Torres, was executed on 27 December 1940 after a Francoist court martial. His 116-page military file details the charges that led to his death by firing squad.
Senior FIFA official FIFA Kevin Lamour leaves after criticising Gianni Infantino
FIFA's Chief Operating Officer Kevin Lamour has been dismissed from his post. He had strongly criticised his boss Gianni Infantino and the latter's plan to set up a commercial company.
FIFA Chief of Operations Kevin Lamour leaves after criticising Gianni Infatino
FIFA's Director of Operations Kevin Lamour has been dismissed from his post. He had strongly criticised Gianni Infantino and his plan to set up a commercial company.
FIFA Chief of Operations Kevin Lamour leaves after criticizing Gianni Infatino
FIFA’s Director of Operations Kevin Lamour has been dismissed from his post. He had strongly criticised Gianni Infantino and his plan to set up a commercial company.
Can Trump limit birthright citizenship? Legal experts are doubtful
Trump’s new order targeting ‘birth tourism’ faces an uphill legal battle after an earlier Supreme Court defeat.
Liechtenstein changes rules to allow women to inherit principality's throne
Liechtenstein, a wealthy nation of 40,000 people that borders Switzerland and Austria, has an unusually powerful monarchy by European standards.
Alleged victim tells Alan Jones’s barrister he was ‘groomed for 10 years’ and to ‘get real’ during combative cross-examination
Former broadcaster has pleaded not guilty to 22 indecent assault and sexual touching charges in relation to six menFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAlan Jones allegedly groomed a junior staffer at 2GB for a decade, resulting in the young man sending multiple explicit texts to the broadcaster, a Sydney court has heard.A...
US transshipment ‘scam’ claims put Asean exporters in a bind
Southeast Asian exporters may soon face a heavier burden of proof to show they are not helping Chinese goods dodge US tariffs after the White House named nine countries in the region as part of what it called a global “Shadow Transshipment Network”. The warning came in a White House report titled “The Great Transshipment Scam”, which alleged that Chinese-origin goods were being routed through lowe...
A hero’s welcome as Cameroon parades its first Women’s AFCON title
Cameroon’s women’s football team received a hero’s welcome in Yaounde after winning its first Women’s Africa Cup
'A floating prison' - sailors describe life on warships like USS Abraham Lincoln
Concerns have mounted about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been deployed since 11 December.
'A floating prison' - sailors describe life on warships like USS Lincoln
Concerns have mounted about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been deployed since 11 December.
'A floating prison' - sailors describe life on battleships like USS Lincoln
Concerns have mounted about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been deployed since 11 December.
Middle East live: US says Israel behind strikes on military airport in Syria
Syria and the United States accused Israel of striking an airfield in the northwestern province of Idlib on Tuesday. Washington called the strikes an "unecessary escalation". Syrian State TV reported that eight strikes hit the runway of the Abu Duhur air base with no further details. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.
Middle East live: US says Israel of behind strikes on military airport in Syria
Syria and the United States accused Israel of striking an airfield in the northwestern province of Idlib on Tuesday. Washington called the strikes an "unecessary escalation". Syrian State TV reported that eight strikes hit the runway of the Abu Duhur air base with no further details. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.
Middle East live: Syria and the US accuse Israel of striking military airport in Idlib province
Syria and the United States accused Israel of striking an airfield in the northwestern province of Idlib on Tuesday. Washington called the strikes an "unecessary escalation". Syrian State TV reported that eight strikes hit the runway of the Abu Duhur air base with no further details. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.