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‘Jaw-dropping’ play based on Pelicot rape trial comes to London for one night

Four-hour production featuring star-studded cast will be performed at London County Hall A play based on the trial of the men who drugged and raped Gisèle Pelicot will come to London for one night only this November – and promises to feature a star-studded cast.The four-hour production of The Pelicot Trial: Tribute to Gisèle Pelicot has been performed around the world, including in New York City a...

Terminally ill child euthanised in the Netherlands was one year old, government says

The Netherlands legalised euthanasia for severely ill children between the ages of one and 12 in 2024.

What is an EU 'associate member'? Why is Canada the first?

European Commission's Ursula von der Leyen formally invited Canada to become the EU’s first-ever “associate member”. What is an “associate member” and what does this mean for Canada and the EU?

What is an EU "associate member"? Why is Canada the first?

European Commission's Ursula von der Leyen formally invited Canada to become the EU’s first-ever “associate member”. What is an “associate member” and what does this mean for Canada and the EU?

What is an EU's "associate member"? Why is Canada the first?

European Commission's Ursula von der Leyen formally invited Canada to become the EU’s first-ever “associate member”. What is an “associate member” and what does this mean for Canada and the EU?

Japanese firms pull back from China amid geopolitical tensions, supply chain shifts

The number of Japanese companies operating in China has fallen nearly 30 per cent since its peak in 2012 and is down 22 per cent over the past two years, according to a survey conducted amid prolonged political tensions between Beijing and Tokyo. As of June, 10,118 Japanese enterprises were identified as having a presence in China, the lowest number since 2010, according to a survey and analysis r...

Hong Kong’s IPO revival faces test as 3 new stocks stumble on debut

Hong Kong welcomed four companies to start trading on Tuesday after they raised a combined HK$14.4 billion (US$1.83 billion) – but three opened below their offer prices, adding pressure to an already sluggish month for initial public offerings (IPOs). Automated equipment manufacturer RoboTechnik Intelligent Technology was the largest company to make its debut, having raised HK$5.18 billion, but it...

Hong Kong’s IPO revival faces test as three new stocks stumble on debut

Hong Kong welcomed four companies to start trading on Tuesday after they raised a combined HK$14.4 billion (US$1.83 billion) – but three opened below their offer prices, adding pressure to an already sluggish month for initial public offerings (IPOs). Automated equipment manufacturer RoboTechnik Intelligent Technology was the largest company to make its debut, having raised HK$5.18 billion, but it...

Malaysia begins sending thousands of Myanmar nationals back to war-torn homeland

Malaysia began an operation to send nearly 1,500 Myanmar nationals back to their war-torn homeland on Tuesday, pressing ahead with a government-to-government repatriation deal despite warnings that returnees could face persecution and forced conscription. The first group of 1,476 is part of an agreement to return 5,000 people held in Malaysian immigration facilities under a programme Kuala Lumpur ...

Trump denies reports he offered Iran sanctions relief and access to frozen assets

President Trump confirmed that American and Iranian negotiators exchanged messages through mediators on Monday but denied offering Tehran sanctions relief and access to frozen assets.

Ukraine’s double crunch: Filling the funding gap and exporting its grain

Good morning. This is Mared Gwyn in Brussels, penning today’s newsletter with my colleague Angela Skujins. In this edition: our correspondent captures an attempted Russian ‘double-tap’ drone strike in central Kyiv, and the latest on Ukraine’s funding crunch.

MTR technician, winner at global vocational competition, will apply insights to job

A Hong Kong technician who won a global prize for train repair at an international competition for vocational skills has pledged to apply insights from the competition to his job, as he recalled three days of intense examination to fix railway system faults. Gordon Tang Kwong-tai, 22, an employee of the MTR Corporation for four years, said his participation in the WorldSkills Competition in Shangh...

MTR technician, winner at global vocational competition, will ‘apply insights to job’

A Hong Kong technician who won a global prize for train repair at an international competition for vocational skills has pledged to apply insights from the competition to his job, as he recalled three days of intense examination to fix railway system faults. Gordon Tang Kwong-tai, 22, an employee of the MTR Corporation for four years, said his participation in the WorldSkills Competition in Shangh...

Rubio says foreign actor was ‘clearly’ behind suspected RAF Fairford plot

The US secretary of state offered no evidence for his claims, and also said many people were ‘disturbed’ that the five suspects had been released on bailA counter-terrorism operation near RAF Fairford in the UK was mired in confusion on Tuesday after police released five suspects on bail prompting concern and surprise from the US president and secretary of state.Five British nationals from London ...

Hard cheese: Tough times for Greece's Naxos Graviera cheese as production falters

Naxos Graviera, the hard cheese of the Greek Cycladic island was named the world’s best cheese in 2025 by the food guide TasteAtlas, but its makers are now facing increasing production problems.

‘This is terrorism’: daytime Russian strike hits science academy in Kyiv

Jet-powered drones are increasingly targeting Ukraine’s capital, with medical centre also hitA Russian drone hit the National Academy of Sciences in central Kyiv on Monday, killing at least one person, in the latest daytime attack on Ukraine’s capital.Flames tore through the historic building as people clambered out of first- and second-floor windows to escape, in dramatic scenes increasingly fami...

One Bangkok flood battle after another as Thai Airways races to clear baggage backlog

Standing water ⁠in Thailand’s capital is expected ⁠to clear within three days if there is no additional rainfall, the government said on Tuesday, as flag carrier Thai Airways struggled to resume regular services following heavy rain and flooding. The ‌cabinet will discuss long-term plans to address flooding and recovery measures on Tuesday, government spokesperson Ekkapob Pianpises told a news bri...

Florida teen gets 50-year prison sentence after killing mother and her boyfriend

Iran says it expects US response Tuesday on plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran expects Washington to respond to its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday. In exchange for reopening the vital shipping route, Tehran is seeking guarantees including a regional ceasefire, the lifting of sanctions on its oil sector and an end to the US naval blockade.

How a $25,000 beach cottage in Cape Cod became one of the most iconic homes in American history

Nestled in Cape Cod, the Kennedy Compound holds significant historical weight for the Kennedy family. Acquired in 1928, it functioned as a gathering place for pivotal family moments and events. This summer retreat was especially relevant during President John F. Kennedy's administration, influencing their legacy. The compound witnessed both joyous occasions and sorrowful events, cementing its impo...

From Jamui to Delhi, the burden of safety from sexual assault cannot fall on women

As outrage grows over cases​ of sexual violence, activists are demanding a shift from controlling women to confronting men’s behaviour. Plus, Tony Klor’s ‘hella dope’ city vlogsAs an Indian woman, I often feel myself oscillating between states of anxiety or anger. The anxiety is about doing the mental maths of how to stay safe – thinking about what I’m wearing, where I am going and how I’ll get th...

Who was behind RAF Fairford terror plot? 'Foreign actor' claim puts Iran link in focus

Two young scientists bought 116 acres in 1997; 25 years later, they protected it for wildlife

In 1997, young scientists Laura Bonk and Phil Trowbridge bought 116 acres beside New Hampshire’s Bear Brook State Park. About 25 years later, they placed the entire Derevya Farms property under a permanent conservation easement while retaining ownership, protecting its forests, wetlands, waterways and wildlife habitat.

Australia raises interest rates to 15-year high

Reserve Bank of Australia lifts benchmark rate to 4.6 percent amid stubborn inflation.

AFCON qualifiers: Wissa guides DR Congo to win, Tunisia held by Botswana

Democratic Republic of the Congo secure their second straight win in Group E, with striker Yoanne Wissa scoring again.