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Tourist guides raise the alarm as Europe braces for another heatwave

Last summer, a 56-year-old guide died after collapsing while leading a visit of the Colosseum in Rome in scorching heat.

China’s YMTC breaks into global top 3 flash-memory suppliers with 14% market share

Yangtze Memory Technologies Corporation (YMTC) has broken into the world’s top three NAND flash memory suppliers by volume for the first time, marking a milestone for China’s semiconductor ambitions as it strives to narrow the revenue gap with global rivals in high-value data-centre storage. The Wuhan-based chipmaker captured 14 per cent of global NAND bit shipments – a measure of total storage ca...

China’s YMTC breaks into global top 3 flash-memory suppliers for first time

Yangtze Memory Technologies Corp (YMTC) has broken into the world’s top three NAND flash memory suppliers by volume for the first time, marking a milestone for China’s semiconductor ambitions as it strives to narrow the revenue gap with global rivals in high-value data-centre storage. The Wuhan-based chipmaker captured 14 per cent of global NAND bit shipments – a measure of total storage capacity ...

China’s YMTC breaks into global top three flash-memory suppliers for first time

Yangtze Memory Technologies Corp (YMTC) has broken into the world’s top three NAND flash memory suppliers by volume for the first time, marking a milestone for China’s semiconductor ambitions as it strives to narrow the revenue gap with global rivals in high-value data-centre storage. The Wuhan-based chipmaker captured 14 per cent of global NAND bit shipments – a measure of total storage capacity ...

Why tariffs are not the right tool to bolster US production

Donald Trump’s second term has been defined by tariffs, but experts question whether they actually work.

Reformers associate may have ‘lied’ about a $15,000 commitment from Angus Taylor to group, Icac hears

Catholic Schools NSW chief executive Dallas McInerney tells inquiry a message claiming opposition leader’s support could have been a ‘boast’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA factional ally of Angus Taylor has denied ever asking the federal opposition leader for money for a group of Christian Liberal power brokers who ...

Leavitt to leave as White House press secretary

Karoline Leavitt has announced that she will be stepping down from her position as White House press secretary.

Putin can no longer claim victory in Ukraine, Nobel Peace Prize winner tells BBC

In an exclusive interview with the BBC’s Steve Rosenberg, Dmitry Muratov says the Kremlin leader can only “destroy Ukraine, not conquer it,” with the war now in its fifth year.

Japan summons Russian ambassador after Putin visits disputed Kuril islands

Japan’s foreign minister summoned the Russian ambassador in Tokyo to lodge a “strong protest” against President Vladimir Putin’s surprise visit to the Kuril islands on Thursday. Tokyo maintains its claim to the disputed islands near Japan's northernmost Hokkaido island since they were seized by the Soviet Union in 1945.

Japan summons Russian ambassador after Putin’s visit to disputed Kuril islands

Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the far-eastern Kuril islands near Japan's Hokkaido island for the first time on Thursday. Tokyo issued a strong protest in response to the Russian leader's visit to the disputed territory claimed by Japan that was seized by the Soviet Union in 1945.

Putin visits disputed Kuril islands, sparking protest from Japan

Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the far-eastern Kuril islands near Japan's Hokkaido island for the first time on Thursday. Tokyo issued a strong protest in response to the Russian leader's visit to the disputed territory claimed by Japan that was seized by the Soviet Union in 1945.

Putin visits disputed Kuril islands sparking Japanese protest

Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the far-eastern Kuril islands near Japan's northernmost Hokkaido island for the first time on Thursday. Tokyo issued a strong protest in response to the Russian leader's visit to the disputed territory claimed by Japan that was seized by the Soviet Union in 1945.

Malaysian mothers defend emergency leave amid single workers’ gripes

Employed mothers in Malaysia have defended emergency leave rights amid debate over unfair workplace expectations and the challenge of balancing family and long hours. The dispute erupted after a woman complained on live radio that colleagues with children were taking emergency leave too often, piling extra work on their single counterparts. The anonymous caller told the hosts of Hot FM’s breakfast...

Students shun calls to stay in school as anti-Hanson protesters gather across Australia

High schoolers join university walkouts in major cities and several smaller locations amid urge to ‘stand up against the far right’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastCalls for striking students to stay in school are unlikely to deter thousands across the country preparing to take part in a major walkout in protest agains...

Australian students shun calls to stay in school as anti-Hanson protests gather across country

High schoolers join university walkouts in major cities and several smaller locations amid urge to ‘stand up against the far right’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastCalls for striking students to stay in school are unlikely to deter thousands across the country preparing to take part in a major walkout in protest agains...

Japan protests against Putin visit to disputed islands

The Russian leader visited the Kuril islands for the first time, according to state media.

Japan protests Putin visit to disputed islands

The Russian leader visited the Kuril islands for the first time, according to state media.

Over 150 civilians killed in US strikes on Houthis in Yemen, Pentagon says

A Pentagon review sent to Congress found three April 2025 airstrikes against Houthi positions — including one on Ras Isa port that killed 80 people — resulted in 153 civilian deaths and 243 injuries. The report determined condolence payments to victims were not appropriate, without explaining why.

US strikes targeting Houthis killed 153 civilians in Yemen last year, Pentagon review says

The Pentagon review focused on three airstrikes in April 2025 that were launched during the US campaign against the Houthis when the militants were attacking commercial ships in the Red Sea, a crucial global trade route.

Quote of the day by Bubba Smith: "Well, I'm not a violent person. You have to back off. People sometimes will…"

Total solar eclipse returns to Spain after more than a century

Hong Kong developer Hysan’s first-half earnings rise 7.4% as project milestones near

Hysan Development, the largest commercial landlord in Hong Kong’s Causeway Bay shopping district, posted an underlying profit of HK$1.11 billion (US$140.19 million) for the first half of 2026, an increase of 7.4 per cent from a year earlier, driven by a realised gain from the sale of residential units at its Bamboo Grove project. Revenue for the six months ended June 30 was largely flat at HK$1.73...

US attack on Yemen killed 153 civilians in April 2025: Pentagon review

Australia politics live: Taylor’s staffer berates journalist for asking about Icac; Coalition again targets Albanese over melon comments in question time

Opposition leader says he has ‘made clear’ to Bragg that his job is to express the views of the Coalition. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLegislation forcing tech companies to pay for Australian journalism to be introducedThe government will today introduce its legislation forcing tech companies to pay for journalism in Australia after making a s...

Three Palestinian families besieged in their homes by Israeli settlers

Three Palestinian families in Qusra, occupied West Bank, are being besieged inside their homes.