Asia looks to store oil, gas closer to home after Strait of Hormuz crisis
Asian economies are racing to build up storage capacity to reduce their exposure to conflict in the Middle East.
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Federal judge blocks Trump's new bid to abolish birthright citizenship citing Supreme Court precedent
The ruling is the second time Trump’s ambitious plans of abolishing a constitutional right were shot down by federal courts. The US Supreme Court earlier blocked an executive attempt at abolishing the right to children born to parents who do not hold legal residence status.
Ranch Shift Protects River: $8m deal secures 1,688-acre Park Ranch; wildlife corridor stays open
A significant eight million dollar grant has facilitated the acquisition of one thousand six hundred eighty-eight acres of land for public use. This area safeguards a crucial wildlife corridor and an undammed river, enhancing conservation efforts for native fish habitats and seasonal wildlife migration. The Park Ranch, located near Markleeville, transitioned to Alpine County's management in August...
US’s Chevron, Italy’s Eni to expand oil projects in Venezuela
Energy firms sign deals in Caracas, days after Venezuela agreed to grant the US control of a fifth of its oil reserves.
US energy firms significantly expand operations in Venezuela after Washington's oil deal with Caracas
US officials denied accusations that the deal was holding Venezuela for ransom, stressing that it is mutually beneficial deal for all, developing an unutilised underground asset.
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‘Internal exclusion’ of England secondary school students almost triples in three years
Exclusive: new data shows poorer pupils and those with Send are disproportionately affected by the measureThe proportion of secondary school students in England removed from class and placed in “internal exclusion” as a disciplinary measure has almost trebled in three years, according to new data.The data shows the proportion of secondary pupils removed from normal lessons went up from 5% in the 2...
Proportion of secondary school students in England placed in ‘internal exclusion’ almost triples in three years
Exclusive: new data shows poorer pupils and those with Send are disproportionately affected by the measureThe proportion of secondary school students in England removed from class and placed in “internal exclusion” as a disciplinary measure has almost trebled in three years, according to new data.The data shows the proportion of secondary pupils removed from normal lessons went up from 5% in the 2...
‘I was never taught Welsh history’: Michael Sheen on reclaiming rebel leader Owain Glyndŵr
Actor will play 15th-century hero in sweeping production about Welsh rebellion against English crownThere are myriad films, plays and books focusing on heroes of English, Scottish and Irish history but far fewer that tell the stories of the great figures of Wales.A major new play about the Welsh nobleman Owain Glyndŵr’s early 15th-century rebellion against the English crown will help redress the b...
From flamenco to punk: Granada launches Neorama, festival of young talent
From 3 to 5 September, Granada hosts Neorama, a travelling festival for young talent, with 40 concerts in jazz, classical, rock, punk and electronic music.
UK mortgage approvals fall to lowest level since January 2024 as housing demand weakens
In July, UK mortgage approvals for home purchases hit a new low, highlighting a weakened demand in the housing market amid rising borrowing costs. Additionally, net mortgage borrowing plummeted, falling below the six-month average. While house prices saw slight annual growth, they decreased when adjusted for inflation. Conversely, unsecured consumer borrowing rose, revealing an increasing dependen...
Creative industry mourns Hong Kong advertising ‘queen’ Kitty Lun
The global advertising industry is mourning the death of Meta Greater China creative shop chief Kitty Lun Kit-ying, who drowned in a swimming pool at a residential complex in Hong Kong earlier this week. A source close to the investigation confirmed on Thursday that Lun was identified as the 70-year-old woman who died after drowning in the pool of Ville De Cascade in Fo Tan on Monday. She was seen...
Creative industry mourns Hong Kong advertising ‘queen’ Kitty Lun Kit-ying
The global advertising industry is mourning the death of Hong Kong-born Meta Greater China creative chief Kitty Lun Kit-ying, who drowned in a swimming pool at a residential complex earlier this week. A source close to the investigation confirmed on Thursday that 70-year-old Lun was identified as the woman who died after drowning in the pool of Ville De Cascade in Fo Tan on Monday. She was seen sw...
Australia news live: Labor reveals draft rules for 30% tax on discretionary trusts; dead dolphin tests positive for bird flu
Meanwhile investors fret that soaring oil prices will reignite inflationary pressures. Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastShadow treasurer says tobacco plans would bring in extra billions and stop people buying from the ‘black market’Tim Wilson, the shadow treasurer, said the tobacco proposal would bring in an extra $2bn a year as it would stop peo...
Unstable Tibetan Plateau risks cascading disasters as glacier losses mount in Nepal, China
Glaciers on the Tibetan Plateau are likely to become more unstable, which may lead to more collapses and collateral disasters, a senior climate official warns as the death toll from last week’s catastrophic landslide and flood on the China-Nepal border continues to rise. “Over the past 60 years, the glacier area on the Tibetan Plateau has shrunk by around 24 per cent, with around 7,000 small glaci...
Venezuela’s Maduro seeks dismissal of US charges, citing immunity
Ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro urged a US judge on Wednesday to dismiss criminal drug trafficking charges against him, arguing he should be immune from prosecution as the head of a sovereign country. The charges, filed in Manhattan federal court, formed the basis for the US military’s raid on Caracas and capture of Maduro on January 3. The Venezuelan leader, who has been held in a Bro...
Trump $1 coin makes him first living president on US currency in a century
The US Mint special edition is stamped with a portrait of Trump alongside the words "LIBERTY" and "IN GOD WE TRUST"
A US journalist sentenced to 2 years in federal prison for acting as an illegal agent for China
An American journalist has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for acting as an agent of a foreign government within the United States
Six-year-old boy died from scurvy despite long-term concerns over diet, Queensland coroner finds
Coroner says death likely triggered by vitamin C deficiency and so‑called ‘sailor’s disease’ common in convict eraFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA six-year-old boy died from scurvy, the so‑called “sailor’s disease” common in the convict era, a coroner has found.Brisbane boy Connor Dean died after a cardiac arrest und...
Six-year-old boy died from scurvy despite long term concerns over diet, Queensland coroner finds
Coroner says death likely triggered by vitamin C deficiency and so‑called “sailor’s disease” common in convict era Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA six-year-old boy died from scurvy, the so‑called “sailor’s disease” common in the convict era, a coroner has found.Brisbane boy Connor Dean died after a cardiac arrest un...
Military personnel told last month to stop calling Iran conflict "Operation Epic Fury"
The Pentagon says "Operation Epic Fury" ended on May 5, after an Air Force email last month told service members to stop using the name for ongoing Iran operations.
Mainland Chinese investors buy Hong Kong tech stocks in AI pivot, sell financials
Chinese mainland investors rotated into Hong Kong stocks tied to artificial intelligence and pulled out of companies in traditional industries in August, taking advantage of a market dip to boost bets on the world’s most cutting-edge technology. AI model developer MiniMax Group logged net buying of HK$10.1 billion (US$1.29 billion) last month, the most among the Hong Kong-listed companies availabl...
Low jet flyover of packed Cape Town stadium sparks South Africa safety probe
A low-altitude flyover by two Airlink passenger jets before a rugby match at Cape Town’s DHL Stadium is being reviewed by South African aviation authorities after it drew safety concerns, officials said on Wednesday. The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) said it had obtained flight data recordings and requested additional information from regional carrier Airlink as part of its assess...
Low jet flyover of Cape Town stadium sparks South Africa safety probe
A low-altitude flyover by two Airlink passenger jets before a rugby match at Cape Town’s DHL Stadium is being reviewed by South African aviation authorities after it drew safety concerns, officials said on Wednesday. The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) said it had obtained flight data recordings and requested additional information from regional carrier Airlink as part of its assess...
Middle East live: Iran's army says it attacked US bases in Kuwait, UAE
Iran's army on Thursday said it targeted US bases in the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait, despite US President Donald Trump threatening further strikes. This comes after extensive US bombardment on sites across Iran killed at least 19 people between Tuesday and Wednesday. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Middle East live: Kuwait army says intercepting missile, drone attack from Iran
Kuwait's army said Thursday it was intercepting a missile and drone attack from Iran as Tehran targeted US allies in the Middle East. Iran launched strikes on US bases in Kuwait, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region after extensive US bombardment on Tuesday of sites across the Islamic republic. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.
Mideast live: Kuwait army says intercepting missile, drone attack from Iran
Kuwait's army said Thursday it was intercepting a missile and drone attack from Iran, as Tehran targeted US allies in the Middle East. Iran has targeted US bases in Kuwait, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region after extensive US bombardment on Tuesday of sites across the Islamic republic. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.
Tens of thousands rally across Spain over Ceuta migrant crisis
Tens of thousands rallied across Spain protesting the government's handling of the Ceuta migrant crisis.
Maltese tycoon acquitted of killing journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia
The last man prosecuted over the 2017 killing of Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia has been acquitted.