South Africa announces measures to tackle violence against women after series of killings
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced new measures to combat violence against women
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In the early 1970s, David Wolkowsky began stewarding a remote island near Key West and...
Ballast Key, a stunning private island located near Key West, is now officially a part of the Key West National Wildlife Refuge. This crucial ownership shift aims to safeguard the island from potential developments. Once the retreat of prominent figures like David Wolkowsky, it is now vital for the biodiversity it supports, ensuring that diverse wildlife can thrive as conservation efforts continue...
US supreme court allows Trump officials to resume deportations to third countries
Conservative majority temporarily lifts lower-court decision as liberal justices dissent from rulingThe Trump administration may deport immigrants to a “third country”, or a country other than their homeland, without providing them an opportunity to dispute due to humanitarian concerns, the supreme court said in a brief order on Tuesday.The six-justice conservative majority of the high court tempo...
The journalist who became king in Uganda
Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I has been crowned king of Tooro in a ceremony attended by Uganda's President Museveni.
Trump rejects calls to work with China on AI safety despite Xi summit progress
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he does not want to work with China on addressing artificial intelligence (AI) risks, arguing that cooperation could undermine America’s lead in the fast-moving technology. “Whoever wins superintelligence wins. You’re gonna have a winner and a loser, and you’re probably not gonna have a second place,” Trump said at the launch event for America.gov, a new A...
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Supreme court allows Trump to temporarily resume deporting people to third countries – live
More than 25,000 people have been deported to 29 countries under the policy implemented last year, according to a tally by human rights groups Sign up to the US Breaking News emailFor some context, it’s worth remembering that Smith had a two-volume report of his findings as a result of his criminal investigations – that resulted in two indictments against the president after his first term. ...
‘You make me want to throw up’: Republicans attack ex-special counsel Jack Smith at Senate hearing
GOP senators lash out on Smith, who led criminal cases against Trump, with invective and inaccurate informationFormer special counsel Jack Smith, who led two criminal cases against Donald Trump in 2023, faced attacks from Republicans in a wide-ranging hearing on Tuesday that included a basketball mix-up, a reference to the tooth fairy and accusations of perjury.In the Senate judiciary committee he...
China takes strategic military step overseas with new Laos air force centre
China has launched an air force support and training centre in Laos, its third overseas military outpost, which observers say could help the PLA expand its footprint and interests in the region. The China-Laos Joint Support and Training Centre and the China-Laos Friendship Aviation Academy are now in operation at the Ban Keun Airport, aiming to help the Laotian Air Force train its pilots, China’s ...
China expands overseas military presence with new Laos air force centre
China has launched a rare air force support and training centre in Laos, the Ministry of Defence announced on Tuesday. The China-Laos Joint Support and Training Centre and the China-Laos Friendship Aviation Academy are now in operation at the Ban Keun Airport, aiming to help the Laotian Air Force train its pilots, the ministry said in a statement. The two institutions will be jointly maintained an...
Mystery over UK airbase scare as police find petrol but no explosives
Britain's counter-terrorism police said on Tuesday that no improvised explosive devices had been found as part of an investigation into a suspected plot targeting a British airbase used by US forces to strike Iran, deepening uncertainty over the incident a day after five UK-based suspects were released on bail.
Mystery over UK airbase scare as police find 'quantity of petrol' but no explosives
Britain's counter-terrorism police said on Tuesday that no improvised explosive devices had been found as part of an investigation into a suspected plot targeting a British airbase used by US forces to strike Iran, deepening uncertainty over the incident a day after five UK-based suspects were released on bail.
Can Iraq handle future security challenges alone?
More than two decades of US military presence in Iraq comes to an end.
Texts about alleged Cornell gang-rape released after investigation reopened
Texts, including unnamed male defendant appearing to apologize, reportedly sent days after alleged 2024 assaultExcerpts of text messages reportedly exchanged by a defendant in the Cornell University gang-rape case and the woman who claims she was assaulted were published by CBS News on Tuesday, a day after New York prosecutors said they were reopening a criminal investigation.The texts were report...
Eiffel Tower boss to stand down after female staff excluded during Hindu group visit
The head of the company which runs the Eiffel Tower is to stand down after female staff were excluded during a visit by a Hindu religious group.
Madrid residents feel the impact of Spain’s housing crisis
Spain’s housing crisis is deepening as soaring rents and a shortage of homes put affordable housing out of reach.
Man City found guilty of all charges related to serious breaches of financial rules, Premier League says
A statement from the English Premier League said an independent commission found that the club had arranged "sham" contracts and agreements to artificially inflate its revenues and reduce its costs.
Jerusalem Daily: Israeli worshippers attack Palestinian man
Settler pogroms intensify as a total lockdown of the occupied West Bank enters its third day.
Stellantis to halt four French plants for several days over supply shortage
The Italian-French-American carmaker has been hit by surging demand for electric vehicles, particularly from business customers.
Stellantis to halt four French plants for several days amid parts shortages
The Italian-French-American carmaker has fallen victim to strong demand for electric vehicles, particularly from business customers.
Give BrewDog ‘second chance’ says new owner as it invests £50m
US cannabis and drinks firm Tilray, which took over in March, says it will improve beers, pubs and working conditionsBrewDog’s new owner has urged drinkers to give the ailing brand “a second chance” as it invests more than £50m in improving the company’s beers, pubs and working conditions.The US cannabis and drinks company Tilray bought BrewDog for £33m in March this year, after the company collap...
Give BrewDog second chance, says new owner as it invests £50m
US cannabis and drinks firm Tilray, which took over in March, will improve beers, pubs and working conditionsBrewDog’s new owner has urged drinkers to give the ailing brand “a second chance” as it invests more than £50m in improving the company’s beers, pubs and working conditions.The US cannabis and drinks company Tilray bought BrewDog for £33m in March this year, after the company collapsed into...
Lindsay Clancy returns to court as lawyer asks judge to find her not guilty
In new posture, Kevin Reddington argues there was insufficient evidence that she murdered her childrenLindsay Clancy returned to court on Tuesday in her lawyers’ fight against a possible retrial after a jury earlier in September failed to reach a verdict on charges that she murdered her children – a proceeding that ended without definitive action.Clancy’s team asked William F Sullivan, the superio...
Forty-five North Carolina property owners sued over roads planned through their neighborhoods
The Hilton Bluffs project in North Carolina is facing legal challenges regarding access road routes. Local residents have filed a lawsuit against Copper Builders, objecting to pathways that intrude on private land. Even after revised plans were submitted, local authorities deemed them unsafe, leading to continued construction delays. As both sides gear up for legal hearings, the situation undersco...
Mystery deepens over UK airbase incident as police find petrol, not explosives
A UK probe into a suspected bomb plot at an airbase used by the United States was mired in confusion Tuesday, as police said no explosives but a “quantity of petrol” was found in vehicles seized nearby. Police were called to the Royal Air Force Fairford base in southwest England on Sunday after a resident saw several vans “acting suspiciously”, triggering an evacuation of the nearby village and th...
Mystery over UK airbase scare as police find petrol, not explosives
A UK probe into a suspected bomb plot at an airbase used by the US was mired in confusion Tuesday, as police said no explosives but a “quantity of petrol” was found in vehicles seized nearby. Police were called to the Royal Air Force Fairford base in southwest England on Sunday after a resident saw several vans “acting suspiciously”, triggering an evacuation of the nearby village and the declarati...
Trump unveils new site to simplify access to government services
America.gov for now functions like a chatbot comparable to ChatGPT or Claude, pointing users to official gov't websites.
Burnham gambles on radical progressive plan to help Britain ‘rise again’
PM says his plan, which includes ending pensions triple lock to fund national care service, will ‘allow us to rise again’Analysis: PM’s promises will take time to come goodKey takeaways from Burnham’s conference speechAndy Burnham has staked his future on a gamble that the public will back radical progressive policies on social care, electoral reform and Europe, telling voters that his agenda will...
Burnham stakes his future on care, electoral reform and Europe in emotional Labour conference speech
PM says his plan, which includes ending pensions triple lock to fund national care service, will ‘allow us to rise again’Analysis: PM’s promises will take time to come goodKey takeaways from Burnham’s conference speechAndy Burnham has staked his future on a gamble that the public will back radical progressive policies on social care, electoral reform and Europe, telling voters that his agenda will...
