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Philippines’ Duterte-Quiboloy ties on show at world’s largest arena launch

The presence of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte’s youngest son at the opening of detained televangelist Apollo Quiboloy’s 75,000-seat Kingdome stadium this week offered a striking display of how ties between the Duterte family and the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC) have endured despite the criminal cases surrounding its founder. Observers say the lavish inauguration, attended by an esti...

USS Lincoln crew hits the streets of Thailand's Pattaya after nine-month deployment

US sailors and Marines streamed into the Thai resort city of Pattaya Thursday after a record-breaking nine months at sea. Local police said there had so far been no major incidents connected to the 5,000-strong contingent of US service members, though two sailors were sent back to the ship after a drunken bar brawl.

Do trees have their version of muscles? This is what scientists say

Russia shifts tactics with round-the-clock air strikes on Kyiv, disrupting daily life

Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Thursday night he hoped to host US President Donald Trump's envoys in Kyiv in the coming days to resume efforts to end the war.

Another Chinese EV maker joins grid in Europe, with Xiaomi to launch sales next year

Chinese tech firm Xiaomi will start selling electric cars in Europe next year, it announced at a consumer electronics trade show in Berlin on Thursday, adding to the growing list of Chinese carmakers expanding into the European market despite EU tariffs on China-made electric vehicles (EVs) and growing wariness across the bloc. Xiaomi Auto, the group’s EV arm, said it would enter several European ...

In 2023, Princeton researchers tested radiative cooling, keeping a building 3.9°C cooler

Researchers tested a building's ability to stay cooler than outside air naturally. A special roof released heat towards the sky, while airflow moved air through openings. This passive system kept the test box significantly cooler than the prevailing outdoor temperature. The experiment demonstrated radiative cooling working with thermal mass and temperature-driven ventilation. This approach off...

Nepal floods: How DNA identification of bodies works

DNA testing helps identify bodies that may be unrecognisable due to mutilation and decomposition.

Could Roman concrete have clues on how Pyramid of Giza was built – and saved?

The enduring mystery of how the ancient Egyptians built the Great Pyramid of Giza – with its 2.3 million multi-tonne stone blocks – has puzzled researchers for centuries. Mainstream archaeology holds that the pyramids were constructed from natural limestone or granite blocks precisely cut and hauled into place. An alternative scientific theory suggests the blocks might have been cast from an early...

British army told to halt non-essential training exercises to save money

Collective training exercises for UK-based units to be suspended for most of this year amid budget pressuresThe British army has been ordered to halt non-essential training exercises in an effort to save money.Troops preparing to be deployed or on deployments, those who are on standby or in a quick-reaction role will continue to train as normal. But collective training exercises for UK-based units...

UK reaffirms 'unshakeable' commitment to Falklands after Milei reiterates Argentina's claim to the islands

US President Donald Trump has cast doubt on US support for the UK in a potential conflict over the territory, pointing to Britain's lack of backing in the Iran war.

Milei touts 'winds of change' as he reasserts Argentina's claim to the Falklands

It comes after US President Donald Trump cast doubt on US support for the UK in a potential conflict over the territory, pointing to Britain's lack of backing in the Iran war.

Russian serviceman hospitalized after a shooting, authorities say

Authorities say a Russian serviceman has been hospitalized after an attack in the city of Engels in the Saratov region

Reform UK reported to police over claims of illegal donations as two senior aides resign

An undercover sting by journalists posing as a wealthy American backer and his son was broadcast hours before the anti-immigration party's annual conference.

Reform UK reported to police over claims of illegal donations as Farage opens conference

An undercover sting by journalists posing as a wealthy American backer and his son was broadcast hours before the anti-immigration party's annual conference.

Illinois businessman built a giant wind chime to attract visitors, then made 12 Guinness records

Jim Bolin transformed struggling Casey, Illinois, with giant attractions. What began with a record-breaking wind chime grew into 21 oversized objects and 12 Guinness World Records titles, drawing visitors and national attention to the small town.

South Florida teens use pizza and tech to fight hunger, delivering 25,000 slices to food deprived families

Meet a passionate brother and sister team from South Florida who launched Pizza for a Purpose, an app aimed at alleviating hunger. This unique platform unites generous donors, local pizzerias, and community organizations, leading to the distribution of over 25,000 pizza slices to families. Their philanthropic journey also includes establishing the Dhanam Foundation, which aims to expand their outr...

Kyiv to EU: 'Think outside the box' on Russia's frozen assets

Hello, it’s Friday. I’m Mared Gwyn. Today, Ukraine’s Finance Minister shares his thoughts on plans to channel Russia’s immobilised state assets to Kyiv. We also break down the brewing crisis in the Black Sea.

Charles Perrottet denies asking brother as premier to appoint cabinet minister, Icac hears

Charles says claims by developer Jean Nassif in an intercepted phone call that ‘we’re reshuffling the government’ did not reflect promises allegedly made to NassifFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe younger brother of Dominic Perrottet has denied asking his brother to appoint a cabinet minister to achieve outcomes for...

Hong Kong proposes grade 2 heritage status for Kennedy Town selfie spot sea wall

A sea wall at a popular selfie spot along Kennedy Town’s waterfront could soon gain grade 2 status after authorities proposed listing it as a historic structure, though experts say creative storytelling will be key to bringing the site’s heritage to life. According to a document from the Antiquities and Monuments Office, the Historic Buildings Assessment Panel recommended that the New Praya sea wa...

2 trapped workers rescued from a hydropower tunnel 9 days after Nepal floods

Rescuers in Nepal have pulled two workers alive from a hydropower tunnel, raising hopes of reaching a dozen others believed to be trapped nine days after catastrophic floods devastated towns and swept away villages

In southern Lebanon, Israeli demolitions continue ‘day and night’

Explosions shake the ground in Froun as Israeli operations persist, disrupting daily life in southern Lebanon.

Australian ski resorts to close up to a month early due to global heating and El Niño

‘Challenging’ weather conditions and lack of snowfall are being blamed after a winter that broke multiple heat recordsSign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter hereMajor Australian alpine resorts are closing their ski operations up to a month early after a winter that broke multiple records for heat with limited snow falls being washed away by rain.Predicti...

PSG look for their first Ligue 1 win against Monaco

PSG have still not won a Ligue 1 match this season. After two games, the European champions have recorded two draws. The exact opposite is true of Monaco, who, with two wins from two games, are one of the teams in form at the start of the season. The two Ligue 1 heavyweights will meet on Friday in Paris.

Houthi attacks on Yemen’s Taiz escalate, triggering new displacement wave

Government-Houthi clashes in Taiz intensify, displacing thousands and threatening vital roadways to the Red Sea coast.

After Gen Z, India’s Gen Alpha rises, demanding education reforms

School students across multiple states have held protests in recent weeks, seeking better conditions.