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Members of Trump's cabinet remained on decoy plane, after president's quiet exit

The president boarded a different plane in Turkey during a Nato summit to evade an Iranian threat.

Extreme heat: Half of Europe's population exposed to temperatures exceeding 30C

The most intense heat is expected across Western and Southern Europe, with France, Italy and Spain among the hardest-hit countries. But the Balkans and the United Kingdom are also sweltering under the heat.

WHO chief says Trump vaccine push goes against ‘decades of evidence’

The US health secretary has spent years saying the MMR vaccine caused autism despite no medical evidence.

Voting ends in US midwest primaries

Voters in six US states went to the polls to choose their preferred candidates in primaries and special elections ahead of November’s midterms. In Wisconsin, moderate David Crowley narrowly defeated Democratic socialist Francesca Hong in the race for governor. On the Republican side, Darline Graham, sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, advanced to a runoff in the Senate primary. Yuka Royer h...

Iran remains defiant as it vows to fight US until demands met

IRGC advisers say Iran has replaced more missiles and drones than it used, and cite falling US munition stocks.

Lebanon becomes first Middle East country to end death penalty

Lebanon’s parliament voted on Tuesday to abolish the death penalty, making the country the first in the Middle East to do so. Lebanon has not carried out an execution since 2004, but death sentences have continued to be handed down, with the latest issued on Monday. Amnesty International says at least 85 people were still on death row as of January this year. Capital punishment in Lebanon has typi...

‘The Office’ star British actor Lucy Davis reveals incurable cancer diagnosis

After keeping it private for 18 months, British actor Lucy Davis has now revealed she has incurable cancer.

20-year-old tourist dies in US after falling from 170-feet waterfall while posing for photos

Colombia: Bogota's search for survivors continues

The search for survivors continues in Colombia, more than 48 hours after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the country. More than 200 people have been confirmed dead, while more than 2,000 are reported missing. The new president, Abelardo de la Espriella, has declared a state of emergency, as many people remain without clean drinking water or electricity and several major highways are still closed...

Trump says U.S. has "total control" over Strait of Hormuz

President Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. has "total control" over the Strait of Hormuz, writing on social media: "I THINK WE WILL KEEP IT."

Hong Kong baby food producer recalls pastas over rice weevil scare

A Hong Kong baby food producer has voluntarily recalled several products from store shelves as a precaution after parents and online users raised concerns that they might contain rice weevils. Baby Basic on Wednesday said the recall covered “instant baby congee – konbu salmon”, with an expiry date of June 22, 2027, and three varieties of its “instant rice-shaped pasta”: salmon and cream, tomato an...

Hong Kong baby-food producer recalls pastas over rice weevil scare

A Hong Kong baby-food producer has voluntarily recalled several products from store shelves as a precaution after parents and online users raised concerns that they might contain rice weevils. Baby Basic on Wednesday said the recall covered “instant baby congee – konbu salmon”, with an expiry date of June 22, 2027, and three varieties of its “instant rice-shaped pasta”: salmon and cream, tomato an...

Hong Kong baby food producer recalls pastas, congee over rice weevil scare

A Hong Kong baby-food producer has voluntarily recalled several products from store shelves as a precaution after parents and online users raised concerns that they might contain rice weevils. Baby Basic on Wednesday said the recall covered “instant baby congee – konbu salmon”, with an expiry date of June 22, 2027, and three varieties of its “instant rice-shaped pasta”: salmon and cream, tomato an...

Dan Scavino, Natalie Harp, Walt Nauta: 3 aides were allowed with Trump when he wasmoved into a catering truck during Turkey emergency

US consumer inflation slows in July as energy prices briefly retreat

Energy prices declined 1.5 percent in July but remain 14.7 percent higher compared with a year ago.

As Strait of Hormuz transit drops, Trump again says US has ‘control’

Just eight vessels crossed strait on Tuesday, down from 130 to 140 prior to the war as peace talks stall.

Clavicular’s ‘I Can Fix Her’ Post: streamer hits on Ocasio-Cortez; congresswoman stays silent

Clavicular has reacted to reports about Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s split from Riley Roberts with a short message: “I can fix her.” The breakup was reportedly not recent and may have happened around two years ago. The comment comes after Ocasio-Cortez and Clavicular previously disagreed over looksmaxxing and its message to young men. She has not publicly responded to Clavicular so far.

Germany beefs up its intelligence services as threat from 'foreign powers' rises

German officials accuse Moscow of waging a "hybrid" campaign of sabotage, espionage and disinformation against the country, which is among Ukraine's biggest military supporters in the war with Russia.

Florida's 23-acre Bannon Island, held by one family for roughly 150 years and reachable only by boat

Nestled near Haines City, Florida, Bannon Island—a coveted private island—has hit the market after remaining in one family for four generations. The residence skillfully marries aged 19th-century cypress wood with contemporary glass elements. With additional buildings and lush landscapes, the potential for creative development is endless. It offers the perfect balance of tranquility and accessibil...

Rent in Spain tops €1,100 for 80 m²: these are the priciest and cheapest cities

Renting an 80-square-metre home in Spain costs an average of 1,131 euros a month, but regional disparities are stark: from 600 euros in Jaen to 1,610 in San Sebastian.

ABC changing editorial policy after Rinehart furore prompts fears of overreach

Managing director says guidelines will ensure no individual will ‘be the subject of comedy that is violent in its description in our programming’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA pledge by the ABC managing director, Hugh Marks, to change editorial guidelines on satire and violence after the broadcaster aired a program...

ABC changing editorial policy after Rinehart furore prompts fears of overreach from academics and advocates

Managing director says guidelines will ensure no individual will ‘be the subject of comedy that is violent in its description in our programming’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA pledge by the ABC managing director, Hugh Marks, to change editorial guidelines on satire and violence after the broadcaster aired a program...

Victorian police investigate allegation a car drove deliberately at speed towards anti-racism protester

Exclusive: ‘Peaceful community rally’ of more than 150 people was walking in Broadmeadows when car travelling in same direction allegedly approachedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastVictorian police are investigating allegations that a car was deliberately driven at speed towards a protester taking part in an anti-racism rally in Melbourne last month.More than 150 people g...

ABC changing editorial policy after Rinehart furore prompts concerns of overreach from academics and advocates

Managing director says guidelines will ensure no individual will ‘be the subject of comedy that is violent in its description in our programming’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA pledge by the ABC managing director, Hugh Marks, to change editorial guidelines on satire and violence after the broadcaster aired a program featuring offensive comments about Gina Rinehart, has...

What’s behind Sydney airport’s heavy delays and near-miss incident?

Air traffic controllers are short-staffed and exhausted – and new recruits face a difficult aptitude test and must train in MelbourneGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTravellers flying in and out of Sydney airport had already been dealing with heavy delays even before a Jetstar plane narrowly avoided colliding with a Qatar Airways plane on the tarmac early on Sunday.The da...