Australia news live: Union leader says PM ‘vastly underpaid’; Shoebridge pledges members will ‘have a say’ in next leader
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Australia news live: Union leader says PM ‘vastly underpaid’; Shoebridge pledges members will ‘have a say’ in next leader

Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA Sydney man has been charged after allegedly restraining, choking and sexually assaulting a young woman in a park, Australian Associated Press reports.A 23-year-old woman was walking from Flemington Station through Airey Park in Homebush, in Sydney’s west, around 11.15pm on Friday 18 September when she was stoppe...

Friday briefing: How we covered the flydubai incident as it unfolded
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Friday briefing: How we covered the flydubai incident as it unfolded

In today’s newsletter: When a passenger plane plunges 17,000ft amid claims of terrorism, hijacking and geopolitical intrigue, Guardian journalists have to try and separate fact from fiction in real timeGood morning. Shocking news of a cockpit stabbing. Graphic footage of bloodied crew members. Mid-air testimony from terrified passengers.This was the tenor of the heart-in-mouth reporting as the hor...

Lula and Bolsonaro’s mudslinging heats up ahead of weekend vote
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Lula and Bolsonaro’s mudslinging heats up ahead of weekend vote

The mudslinging between Brazil’s incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his election rival Flavio Bolsonaro has heated up ahead of what is expected to be an extremely close vote this weekend. From stating loose rumours as facts, to taking comments completely out of their context, they are both doing everything they can to win a few more votes.

Hong Kong users caught off guard as Anthropic tightens VPN access to Claude

Hong Kong users caught off guard as Anthropic tightens VPN access to Claude

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US artificial intelligence company Anthropic appears to have stepped up enforcement of geographical restrictions on its Claude models in Hong Kong, with local users reporting abrupt account suspensions after accessing the service through virtual private networks (VPNs). A wave of complaints surfaced on social media platforms X and Reddit on Thursday, as users who had operated accounts for months u...

Hong Kong users caught offguard as Anthropic tightens VPN access to Claude

Hong Kong users caught offguard as Anthropic tightens VPN access to Claude

SCMP •

US artificial intelligence company Anthropic appears to have stepped up enforcement of geographical restrictions on its Claude models in Hong Kong, with local users reporting abrupt account suspensions after accessing the service through virtual private networks (VPNs). A wave of complaints surfaced on social media platforms X and Reddit on Thursday, as users who had operated accounts for months u...

Hardly any buyers for Singapore luxury condos seized in money-laundering case

Hardly any buyers for Singapore luxury condos seized in money-laundering case

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The first apartment came up for auction and nobody moved. More than 60 people crowded into a room in Singapore to watch seven properties seized in one of the world’s biggest money-laundering cases go under the hammer. Their opening prices totalled more than S$43 million (US$33.6 million). But when bidding began for a luxury unit at Gramercy Park, an upscale condominium near the city state’s Orchar...

Jack Johnson’s foundation transformed neglected Hawaii farmland into a thriving farm for students

Jack Johnson’s foundation transformed neglected Hawaii farmland into a thriving farm for students

Times of India •

Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation acquired unused farmland on Oʻahu in 2019 to create an educational resource. Over six years, more than 40,000 pounds of produce were harvested while 2,200 students participated in learning experiences. The farm emphasizes ecological education, agroforestry, and understanding local food systems through hands-on activities. Community involvement plays a significant role in m...

Live: Russia hits Kyiv’s Southern Bridge again as Moscow continues to pound capital

Live: Russia hits Kyiv’s Southern Bridge again as Moscow continues to pound capital

France 24 •

Russian drones on Friday hit Kyiv’s Southern Bridge for a fourth time in 24 hours, forcing authorities to close traffic on it. “They keep hitting it in the same place,” FRANCE 24’s Ukraine correspondent said, noting that it is one of Kyiv’s seven bridges, and is extremely important to the city. Follow our liveblog for all the latest developments on the war in Ukraine.

Live: Russia hits Kyiv’s Southern Bridge as Moscow continues to pound capital

Live: Russia hits Kyiv’s Southern Bridge as Moscow continues to pound capital

France 24 •

Russian airstrikes hit Kyiv’s Southern Bridge, the city’s mayor said on Friday. Russia also targeted a school and apartment buildings in the capital, killing at least one person. Ukraine, meanwhile, launched an overnight drone attack on the Russian city of Volgograd, targeting industrial facilities. Follow our liveblog for all the latest developments on the war in Ukraine.

Scientists released fluorescent dye nearly 2 km underwater; it revealed deep water rising 100 metres a day

Scientists released fluorescent dye nearly 2 km underwater; it revealed deep water rising 100 metres a day

Times of India •

Researchers utilized fluorescein dye in the Rockall Trough to study deep ocean water upwelling. They measured rapid upward movement reaching about 125 metres per day, significantly faster than average estimates. This study provides direct observations of upwelling in submarines canyons, offering insights into ocean circulation dynamics. Findings suggest underwater topography plays a crucial role i...

Staff fears grow that BBC will shut its Three and Scotland channels next week

Staff fears grow that BBC will shut its Three and Scotland channels next week

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Redundancy process suggests home of Gavin and Stacey and Fleabag could go online-only again in £500m cuts pushThe BBC has started a redundancy process in its TV and streaming division, heightening staff fears that Matt Brittin will announce the closure of the poorly performing BBC Three and BBC Scotland channels next week.The corporation’s director general, who has repeatedly said that linear TV a...

Return of 11 Skies project to Airport Authority will spur hub development: experts

Return of 11 Skies project to Airport Authority will spur hub development: experts

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Hong Kong airport authorities’ move to take back the massive 11 Skies mall project will catalyse the development of its aviation hub, a government adviser and a hospitality sector expert have said, calling for better access and immersive entertainment to attract footfall. Their remarks came on Friday, two days after developer New World Development (NWD) announced it would return the project to the...