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.
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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.
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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...
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...
Coalition plan to scrap energy rules for new houses condemned as ‘cost-of-living timebomb’
Proposal to cut building costs by scrapping the construction code would increase bills for the poorest households, critics sayGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA Coalition plan to abolish compulsory energy standards for new homes that help reduce people’s exposure to heat and cold has been criticised by advocates as a “cost-of-living timebomb” that would deepen inequality....
China is sending scientists to Iran for rare earth ‘exploration and processing’
China is expanding its scientific collaboration with Iran into the strategically sensitive field of rare earths, including processing technologies that Beijing has increasingly sought to protect from overseas transfer. The National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) unveiled the latest joint workshop programme with its Iranian counterpart on Monday, listing the “exploration and processing ...
Fearing deflated China demand, US soybean growers pivot to new buyers and biofuel
US soybean growers are “adapting” to a steep decline in China-bound exports by selling to third countries and the American biofuel sector, compensating enough to cause only a small drop in production, according to a top trade association’s chief economist. In November, Beijing committed to buy at least 25 million tonnes of American soybeans annually through 2028, as part of an agreement reached af...
Messi raises 'serious doubts' over his footballing future in touching tribute to father
Lionel Messi has raised "serious doubts" over his footballing future in a touching tribute to his father, Jorge, who died last week.
Queen’s Brian May outraged by AI version of album cover and tells UK PM Andy Burnham: ‘You must stop it now’
"Maybe this is the time to realise WE ACTUALLY DON'T NEED AI," Brian May declared when posting a ridiculously poor version of what AI thinks one of Queen's albums looks like. He has urged UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham to block AI "before it's too late".
US credit card debt climbs to $1.26tn, nearing last year’s record high
Mortgage and student loan balances saw ‘small decline’ with increases elsewhere, says post alongside Fed reportCredit card debt in the United States is growing close to a record high, having creeped up from $54bn to $1.26tn between April and June compared with the same period last year, according to a report by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.That figure is just shy of last year’s record high...
Minnesota funded $1.918 million for Shell Rock River habitat; 588 acres protected or restored by 2025
The Shell Rock River Watershed initiative in Minnesota has made significant strides by securing 588 acres of critical habitat, surpassing its original objective by 105 acres through extensive restoration work. This program focused on acquiring various properties while bolstering wetlands and prairie habitats. Backed by funding for land purchases and aquatic enhancements, these projects are vital f...