Ramos fires holders Portugal to 2-1 Nations League win in Norway
Goncalo Ramos starts in place of Cristiano Ronaldo and scores the winner for Portugal in Oslo.
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Deadly strike hits market in Yemen’s Taiz
A strike on a market in the Yemeni city of Taiz has killed at least seven people and wounded 40.
Scott Kennedy on the Xi-Trump summit and US-China instability
Scott Kennedy is a senior adviser and trustee chair in Chinese business and economics at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies. His areas of focus include China’s hi-tech drive, US-China relations and global economic governance. SCMP Plus readers get early access to articles in the Open Questions series. How would you characterise the outcomes of the China-US summit compared to expect...
Watch: BBC reports from the front-line of an escalating war in Yemen
In rare access to Yemen's conflict zone the BBC travels to the front line with pro-government soldiers.
Israeli strikes continue in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire
An Israeli Apache helicopter struck a commercial centre near Mayfadoun in Southern Lebanon.
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Five arrested near UK RAF base over suspected explosives ‘terror’ plot
Five men have been arrested near RAF Fairford in the UK on suspicion of explosives and terrorism offences.
Two separate mass shootings in South Africa leave at least 27 people dead
Eight gunmen with AK-47 rifles and pistols opened fire at patrons at a bar in the first of two separate mass shootings in South African townships in the space of a few hours that left at least 27 people dead, police said. No arrests have been made in the two shootings.
In 1993, a project set out to reconnect wildlife habitat from Yellowstone to Canada's Yukon
The Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative is proudly nominated for Prince William's Earthshot Prize in 2026. This groundbreaking effort aims to reinstate a vital 3,400-kilometre wildlife corridor through the majestic Rocky Mountains. Achieving over 200 wildlife crossings and safeguarding around 24 million hectares, Indigenous involvement is key to strengthening conservation practices here. ...
Ethiopian army reportedly recaptures strategic town as fighting spreads
Ethiopia’s army has reportedly recaptured the strategic town of Sekota from Tigrayan forces as fighting spreads.
Three killed, four injured in shooting at Detroit, Michigan, strip club
Police say the US shooting followed an altercation at an after-hours venue, and four people are in hospital.
‘Atrocious’ crime: Cuban official decries possibility of US military action
Cuba's deputy foreign minister slams US sanctions, labelling them 'equivalent to genocide'.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic resigns amid prolonged protests
Despite student-led protests and political unrest challenging his rule, Vucic intends to run in the snap elections.
Netanyahu makes unannounced visit to UAE, meets Gulf state’s president
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Abu Dhabi and met with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed al-Nahyan on Sunday, a senior Israeli official told Reuters. There was no immediate comment from Netanyahu’s office and the UAE’s foreign ministry. Israeli TV channels 12 and KAN, as well as newspapers Haaretz and The Jerusalem Post, also reported that Netanyahu undertook a one-day visi...
Israel’s Netanyahu visited Abu Dhabi on Sunday, Israeli official says
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Abu Dhabi and met UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan on Sunday, a senior Israeli official told Reuters. There was no immediate comment from Netanyahu’s office and the UAE’s foreign ministry. The unannounced visit comes after Israeli newspaper Haaretz this month reported that Sheikh Mohamed had warned Netanyahu a week and a half be...
Israel revokes diplomatic status of Dutch diplomats in Ramallah
Israel said on Sunday it was revoking the diplomatic status of Dutch diplomats who represent the Netherlands at the Ramallah-based Palestinian Authority, in response to Dutch sanctions targeting Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. Israel earlier this month ordered the closure of the British consulate in East Jerusalem, which is Britain’s representative with the Palestinian Authority...
California acquired 640 acres near Pioneertown for western Joshua tree conservation
California state officials secured 640 acres of desert land near Pioneertown for western Joshua tree conservation. Researchers identified this land as suitable for the species despite climate change. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife completed the acquisition with funds from the Western Joshua Tree Conservation Fund. Collaboration with Native American tribes is planned for long-term s...
Blanche defends Trump’s White House media ban: ‘It’s a privilege … not a right’
US attorney general argues that president is ‘sick and tired’ of inaccurate reporting by CNN, MS Now and PoliticoDonald Trump’s attorney general Todd Blanche argued on Sunday that the administration banned three news outlets from the White House because it is “privilege … not a right” to be there.Appearing on the ABC News program This Week during the second week of the White House’s dispute over p...
Israel revokes Dutch diplomats’ status over sanctions on settlements
Israel escalates retaliatory measures as Western sanctions target illegal West Bank settlements.
Watch: The ups and downs of SpaceX's 13 Starship test flights
The BBC's Ricky Boleto looks how previous SpaceX test flights went.
Embattled Serbian president resigns, paving way for early elections
Aleksandar Vučić's administration has been dogged by prolonged protests over allegations of corruption.
Why has Trump rejected Iran’s peace proposal?
The US president has reportedly threatened to resume strikes on Iran.
Sister Stephanie Baliga: From aspiring elite runner to nun raising $2.6 million, and she’s still running
Sister Stephanie Baliga once dreamed of becoming an elite runner before finding her calling as a nun. She has since used the Chicago Marathon to raise more than $2.6 million for Mission of Our Lady of the Angels, helping feed families in need. Now, she continues running and fundraising through Team OLA.
Shannon felt a ‘sense of doom’ as she sought justice for sexual assault. A new NSW program hopes to alleviate that
Exclusive: Dedicated service to support sexual assault victim-survivors as they navigate legal system to open in NSWGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIt took Shannon Stokes two years and 11 days to successfully prosecute her former boyfriend for sexual assault and domestic violence offences. The lengthy trial left her feeling as though “there wasn’t going to be an end in s...
Republican senator criticizes White House for taxpayer-funded Trump ads
John Kennedy pushes back against such spending as pro-Trump ‘public service announcements’ air before midtermsAs the White House expands a taxpayer-funded advertising campaign to promote Donald Trump’s political agenda before the November midterm elections, US senator John Kennedy told CBS News on Sunday “there ought to be a rule” against such spending – before tacitly admitting such spending is “...
Pope says 'scourge' of abuse must be rooted out as he visits Lourdes
Pope Leo spoke to bishops before leading a service attended by thousands of worshippers in France.
Protesters block Northern Ireland march, first since Good Friday Agreement
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham called for calm in Northern Ireland on Sunday after the Orange Order was given the go-ahead by the High Court in Belfast in a late-night sitting.
5 men arrested near UK air base used by US in Iran war on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act
British police have arrested five men near RAF Fairford, an air base used by the United States during its war with Iran, on suspicion of preparing an act of terrorism
Pubs in Ireland refuse to screen Israel match in protest over Gaza genocide
Ireland has been thrust into the global spotlight over two controversial Nations League football games against Israel.
Bill Gates says AI without regulation is ‘completely irresponsible’
The billionaire cofounder of Microsoft says, without restrictions, AI could 'cause a billion deaths'.
France’s far-right National Rally gains ground in Senate, forms group for first time
Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally and its allies won enough seats in France's Senate to form a parliamentary group in the upper house for the first time in the party's history Sunday, securing 14 seats out of 348. Half the upper house is elected through indirect voting every three years, with senators serving for six years.