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Man arrested after red paint splashed at joint office of ‘unhelpful’ lawmakers
Hong Kong police have arrested a man for allegedly splashing red paint at the joint office of two lawmakers, accusing them of being unhelpful. A source said on Thursday that police arrested a 66-year-old man over the incident at the shared office of Kowloon East lawmaker Bill Tang Ka-piu and insurance-sector legislator Chan Pui-leung. The force said it received a report at 6.40am from a security g...
‘That is a lie’: alleged Alan Jones victim denies family tried to get money out of broadcaster, court hears
Youngest complainant in trial alleges Jones put his tongue in his mouth and touched him on the bottom during visit to shock jock’s propertyGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastListen to the podcast Alan Jones on TrialAn alleged teenage victim of Alan Jones has denied his family tried to deceive the broadcaster and get as much money out of him as they could during a tense cros...
Why China’s new air force base in Laos could rattle Vietnam
A newly opened China-backed air force training centre in Laos could unsettle Vietnam, even as it aims to modernise Vientiane’s military and balance defence ties among Beijing, Moscow and Hanoi, observers say. China’s National Defence Ministry said last Tuesday that the joint support and training facility at Ban Keun Airport in the Laotian capital would strengthen the expertise of local air force p...
South Korea threatens legal action if fuel shipments to Russia found to have broken law
Responding to a Guardian report that revealed thousands of tonnes of fuel was transported to Russia, Seoul said it was investigating the casesSouth Korea will take legal action if it finds that shipments of fuel from its ports to Russia broke domestic law, the government has said, responding to a Guardian report on the trade.The government, in a statement issued by the foreign and trade ministries...
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Naked, gilded Trump statue goes on display at EU Parliament
A gilded statue of US President Donald Trump naked went on display in the European Parliament building in Strasbourg on Tuesday. Danish artist Jens Galschiot is exhibiting the satirical statue, titled Orange Plague and also known as King of Injustice, at the parliament’s headquarters in the eastern French city. It shows the president sitting naked on the shoulders of a much smaller man. In his han...
Coastal Forest Loss Speeds Up: Albemarle Peninsula trees retreat 21%; ghost forests spread faster
Over the last 36 years, North Carolina's coastal forests have seen a dramatic decrease in forest cover. The decline sped up after 2010 due to rising sea levels and increased salinity. The research revealed a troubling shift, with once green areas transforming into marshes, shrubs, or ghost forests. Moreover, extreme weather events have intensified the threat of saltwater intrusion, making these fo...
After 6 generations of family ownership, Holly Hill Farm gets a new future
Following six generations of dedication, Holly Hill Farm has successfully been secured as an active agricultural hub in Massachusetts. The Friends of Holly Hill Farm raised over $4.9 million, allowing them to purchase and maintain the site. The nonprofit will run the farm with a focus on facility improvements and community engagement, providing educational resources to 20,000 students each year an...
Trump interrupted by protesters at Texas rally
At least 10 protesters were removed from a Trump rally in San Antonio as he was heckled during his speech.
Former Sri Lankan first lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa arrested on charges of misusing donation funds and corruption
Shiranthi Rajapaksa has been jailed pending investigation into alleged corruption. Authorities accuse her of misusing donation funds during her time as first lady of the island nation.
Jurors in Beau Lamarre-Condon murder trial shown photo of alleged ‘execution-style’ gunshot wound
Former NSW police officer has pleaded not guilty to the February 2024 murders of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies in SydneyGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMarks made by a gun at close proximity were found on Jesse Baird after his decomposing body was discovered, a jury has heard.Former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon has pleaded not guilty to the February 2024 murders of B...
Kosovo lawmakers elect Justina Shiroka Pula as president in late-night vote to avert snap election
The late-night parliamentary session ended a more-than-19-month legislative deadlock in the country. Pula’s election to the post makes her the third woman to hold that office since Kosovo’s post-war independence from Serbia.
Kosovo lawmakers elect Justina Pula as president in late-night vote to avert snap election
The late-night parliamentary session ended a more-than-19-month legislative deadlock in the country. Pula’s election to the post makes her the third woman to hold that office since Kosovo’s post-war independence from Serbia.
Kosovo lawmakers elect Justina Pula as the country's new president in late-night vote to avert snap election
The late night parliamentary session effectively ends a more than 19-month legislative deadlock in the country. Pula’s election to the largely symbolic post of president makes her the third female to hold that office since Kosovo’s post-war independence from Serbia.
South Korea pledges legal action over alleged fuel exports to Russia
Ukrainian reports of South Korean fuel exports to Russia come amid strained tensions between Seoul and Kyiv.
Teenager becomes first person to have testicular tissue transplant in UK
Operation on 19-year-old who had no sperm after chemotherapy offers hope of preserving children’s fertility after cancer treatment Surgeons have performed the first testicular tissue transplant on a teenager in the UK, offering hope that boys left infertile by chemotherapy could one day have biological children.The 19-year-old had his tissue removed and frozen three years ago before undergoing tre...
Sardinian village where more women reach 100 may be new centenarian ‘blue zone’
In Bolotana, 70 miles from island’s original blue zone, 13% of women who reach 70 will live on to a centuryThe secret to longevity is being a woman – specifically, a woman in one part of Sardinia. At least, that is the conclusion of a study on centenarians in a tiny mountain village on the Italian island.Sardinia became known as a haven for longevity, especially for long-lived men, in 1999 when a ...
US wraps up military mission in Iraq, giving Baghdad room to strengthen China ties
The US has ended its military mission in Iraq, a move analysts said could give Baghdad more room for diversified partnerships and indirectly benefit China’s energy and commercial interests. But they cautioned that the shift was unlikely to create a power vacuum for Beijing to fill, with China lacking both the ambition and capacity to take on the US security role. The United States formally ended i...
Maricarmen, the 87-year-old woman whose eviction triggered major protests, has died in hospital, lawyer says
The 87-year-old whose eviction sparked a domestic crisis and triggered nationwide anti-government protests has died in hospital late on Wednesday. Protesters say they will continue to demonstrate to uphold her legacy.
Japan beer giants raided over suspicions they colluded to set the price of beverages
Investigators probe Asahi, Kirin, Suntory and Sapporo breweries – which together control more than 90% of Japan’s beer marketJapanese authorities have raided the country’s four biggest breweries over suspicions they colluded to set the price of beer and other beverages – a practice media reports said could have forced drinkers to pay over the odds.Officials from the Fair Trade Commission this week...
Indonesia accused of ‘gross negligence’ in wildfires lawsuit as haze tests region
NGOs in Indonesian Borneo file class action lawsuit calling for government to better manage annual fires and The Indonesian government has been accused of “gross negligence” in a class action lawsuit over its handling of wildfires that have cloaked large parts of South-east Asia in a toxic haze, shuttered schools and caused a spike in respiratory illnesses.The lawsuit, filed by indigenous and civi...
Outspoken Indian actor Nana Patekar suddenly dies at 75
Known for his intense performances, Patekar carved out a distinctive place in Indian cinema.
Veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar dies at 75
Known for his intense performances, Patekar carved out a distinctive place in Indian cinema.
France's school protests: What lies behind the anger
Students' blockades and marches spring from real grievances – and from France's habit of settling policy on the street.
France's school protests: what lies behind the anger
Students' blockades and marches spring from real grievances – and from France's habit of settling policy on the street.
Three people killed in Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia airports, officials say
The Houthis have claimed responsibility for the attacks, which mark an escalation in the conflict.
Live: Police fire tear gas at student protesters in Paris ahead of afternoon marches nationwide
French riot police fired tear gas at students at the Helene Boucher high school in northeastern Paris early Thursday. The high school has been a flashpoint for clashes in the French capital. Larger demonstrations are expected at 2pm in cities across the country. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Live: Roughly 6% of France's middle and high schools shut as student protests continue
France's Ministry of Education on Thursday said an estimated 6 percent of the country's middle and high schools were closed as students staged a fourth day of nationwide demonstrations over poor school conditions and funding. More than 6,000 people have been arrested since protests began in late September. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Live: Roughly 6% of France's middle, high schools shut as student protests continue
France's Ministry of Education on Thursday said an estimated 6 percent of the country's middle and high schools were closed as students prepare for a fourth day of nationwide demonstrations over poor school conditions and funding. More than 6,000 people have been arrested since protests began in late September. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Live: French high school, university students call for fresh protests as funding demands grow
French high school and university students were called out to protest again on Thursday, two days after a large turnout demanding more funding, as the government made a series of conciliatory gestures aimed at ending the crisis. Follow our liveblog for all the latest developments.