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Selena’s 1995 family agreement; 31 years later, A.B. Quintanilla sues Suzette for $1M+
In a recent legal battle, A.B. Quintanilla III is taking his sister Suzette to court regarding the earnings from Selena's estate. Claiming entitlement to 25% of certain profits under a 1995 agreement, he alleges he hasn't received the complete payments for the past few years, while Suzette and their mother refute any accusations of misconduct, shedding light on the intricate handling of Selena's l...
Israeli PM Netanyahu delivers fiery, defiant speech at UN General Assembly
The speech came as demonstrators gathered in New York to protest against the Israeli leader, with around 100 people reportedly detained by police.
Two-year waiting times highlight NHS struggle with rise in ADHD and autism awareness
Assessment bottlenecks have knock-on effects, with delays in medical help and access to specialist support• NHS bodies in England impose two-year minimum wait for ADHD and autism assessmentsThat NHS boards have imposed minimum two-year waiting times for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and autism assessments shows a health service struggling to deal with the consequences of huge changes in...
US Army ring lost in 2006 found in another soldier’s footlocker; returned to owner 20 years later
In a touching tale of serendipity, a silver US Army ring lost for twenty years has been reunited with its owner, Terry Sheppard Jr. Found by Mary Thelen in her son's footlocker, she took it upon herself to track him down. Douglas, who served in Iraq, probably misplaced it while stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
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Converging crises, chaos and walkouts dominate UNGA Day Three
Dozens of delegates walked out on Netanyahu, Yemen’s government pleaded for help, and Kuwait riled against threats.
From Suzhou to AI: Singapore, China eye new playbook for economic ties
Singapore and China should look to the next phase of cooperation through potential projects in artificial intelligence and the green economy, after decades of economic ties anchored by industrial parks, eco-cities and transport corridors. Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong said on Friday that the relationship had “never been static”, arguing that the economic challenges of each era shape...
Australia news live: PM says he learned of OpenAI’s Medicare breach in New York; retrial date set in Yung Filly rape case
Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAI hack of Medicare exposes Australia’s vulnerabilitiesTechnology experts have warned revelations an artificial intelligence agent hacked Medicare’s internal systems will not be the only dangerous breach of government data and have called for Australia to boost its protections against the growing risk.Frontier AI ...
Pope heads to secular France with appeal to respect the dignity of every human life
Pope Leo XIV is taking his call to respect the dignity of every human life on the road with a weekend visit to France
The 50 Best Bars 2026: 18 spots in Europe make extended 51-100 list
Four bars in Italy made the cut on the extended 51-100 list, along with three apiece in Spain and the UK.
Board of Peace has met with UNRWA despite saying it has no Gaza role, agency's ex-chief says
The U.S.-created Board of Peace has said the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees has no place in Gaza
France to protect key Saudi oil terminal as Houthis step up missile attacks
President Emmanuel Macron said France would send troops to defend an oil plant in Saudi Arabia as the Iran-backed Houthi militia took responsibility for new attacks on the kingdom. Macron said in a television interview Thursday with TF1 and France 2 that he would send soldiers and military support to help protect the Saudi port of Yanbu. Saudi Arabia came under attack from the Houthi militia on Th...
Europe Today: Trump's state dinner for Xi Jinping, Pope Leo's first visit to France
Trump and Xi Jinping's high-stakes Washington summit was closely watched in Europe, as Pope Leo XIV arrives in France for the first time. Also on the show: an interview with Danish minister Martin Lindegaard on the US-Denmark deal on Greenland and an update on the Ceuta migration crisis.
Saudi Arabia reports fresh Houthi attacks as France offers military support to protect Yanbu
Yanbu serves as the kingdom's primary crude export terminal on the Red Sea and is connected to its oil-producing regions near the Gulf coast by the East-West pipeline, also known as Petroline.
‘She never accepted no’: Liam Neeson on dogged heroine behind Tuam mass baby grave film
Catherine Corless’s exposure of almost 800 infant deaths at a home led by nuns prompted Neeson to bring the story to screenLiam Neeson still remembers his shock and shame when he read a New York Times article about the mother and baby institution in Tuam, County Galway.It was 2017 and the article chronicled the campaign by Catherine Corless, an amateur local historian, to expose abuse and neglect ...
Mooncakes for the dog? How China is reinventing its iconic festive snack
Mooncakes, a sweet staple for China’s annual Mid-Autumn Festival, are not just for people any more. Humans are pulling back, but dogs are digging in. So are cats. Pet mooncakes are popping up across China, from major retailers such as Sam’s Club to online stores and small bakeries. And many are quickly selling out. In the southwestern metropolis of Chengdu, a pack of pet mooncakes selling online f...
Hurricane Polo lashes Mexico as Nolo strengthens near Hawaii
Mexico's southwestern communities brace for Hurricane Polo, while Hawaii faces its third hurricane threat of the year.
Japan moves to tighten rules for foreigners, throwing futures into doubt
Tokyo is raising the bar for permanent residency amid a broader rightward shift in the Asian nation's politics.
PM rejects ‘nonsense’ suggestion he delayed revealing OpenAI Medicare hack as Labor considers changing laws
Expert says Australia’s criminal laws should be clarified to determine how fault is applied to a corporation when its AI agent commits a crimeGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastThe federal government could change Australian laws if the current legal framework could not respond to the unprecedented OpenAI hack of Medicare, ministers have confirmed.It comes as the prime minis...
Minister rejects claims mainland Chinese nurses are favoured over local candidates
Hong Kong’s health minister has rejected claims that authorities favour mainland nurses over local candidates, saying locally trained professionals have “very good chances” of finding work even as public hospitals struggle to recruit. Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau said on Friday that the Hospital Authority had hired 95 per cent of local applicants for nursing positions over the past year. The ...
Health chief rejects claims Chinese nurses are favoured over local candidates
Hong Kong’s health minister has rejected claims that authorities favour mainland nurses over local candidates, saying locally trained professionals have “very good chances” of finding work even as public hospitals struggle to recruit. Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau said on Friday that the Hospital Authority had hired 95 per cent of local applicants for nursing positions over the past year. The ...
AI war, Taiwan and translation: SCMP answers your questions from Xi-Trump summit
This live article is freely available to our registered users. Please log in or create an account. Xi’s US summit: Access real-time updates, geopolitical risk analysis, and exclusive reporting from an Asian perspective. Subscribe now with our limited-time offer to stay ahead. Chinese President Xi Jinping and his US counterpart Donald Trump have met in Washington for an eagerly anticipated summit, ...
Live Q&A: SCMP answers your questions about Washington Xi-Trump summit
This live article is freely available to our registered users. Please log in or create an account. Xi’s US summit: Access real-time updates, geopolitical risk analysis, and exclusive reporting from an Asian perspective. Subscribe now with our limited-time offer to stay ahead. Chinese President Xi Jinping and his US counterpart Donald Trump have met in Washington for an eagerly anticipated summit, ...
Pomp and toasts: Day 2 of Trump and Xi in DC
Xi’s first visit to Washington in a decade was a display of pomp and pageantry, with Trump offering his guest a two-month truce on the brewing tariff war.
Which countries rank best for expat tax, and why is Germany last?
Two European countries made the top 10 in a new global ranking of tax systems for people moving abroad, while Germany came last. But the report also shows why low taxes alone do not always make a country an attractive place to live.
Which countries offer the best tax conditions for global citizens, and why does Germany rank last?
Two European countries made the top 10 in a new global ranking of tax systems for people moving abroad, while Germany came last. But the report also shows why low taxes alone do not always make a country an attractive place to live.
Hong Kong astronaut Lai Ka-ying sends Mid-Autumn Festival wishes to residents from space
Hong Kong’s first astronaut has delivered a Mid-Autumn Festival blessing to residents from outer space, expressing her deep affection and longing for her home city. “Looking at the moon from here and looking down at the earth, I increasingly miss my family and friends in Hong Kong,” Lai Ka-ying said in a Mandarin speech recorded in China’s Tiangong space station. “On this occasion of the Mid-Autum...
From wine to ping-pong, Trump and Xi’s state dinner is heavy on historic symbolism
When US President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping in the East Room, every detail of the state dinner was steeped in symbolism, with sparkling wine served as a nod to a pivotal moment in Sino-US relations and references to “ping-pong diplomacy”. The meal opened with a toast of Schramsberg Blanc de Noirs, a vineyard selected to honour the historic 1972 “Toast to Peace” shared by the...
US and China must act as responsible powers together, Xi says as Trump toasts friendship at state dinner
Trump said he and Xi had "never gotten along better" as he hosted the Chinese president at the lavish White House event.
Trump and Xi toast new chapter in friendship at White House state dinner
The lavish state dinner included tech billionaires, red tablecloths, bok choy and festive toasts.