Has China received US F-35 parts by diverting an Australian shipment?
Australia and US investigate F-35 parts mistakenly sent to Hong Kong amid concerns over sensitive military technology.
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Netanyahu at UNGA over the years
Benjamin Netanyahu says there will be surprises in his UN General Assembly address.
Wisconsin university campus closed after 60 years; its 76-acre site could become 670 homes
The Waukesha County Board has approved the sale of the former University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee at Waukesha campus. This property, covering 76 acres, is to be redeveloped into a residential neighbourhood. The plan includes offering approximately 670 homes, consisting of single-family and multifamily units. Local officials estimate the project will significantly enhance the local tax base and gener...
The French Senate: Old, expensive and out of touch or necessary safeguard to democracy?
France is gearing up for an election this Sunday, September 27 to renew just about half of the Senate's 348 red velvet seats. The French parliament is the country's bicameral legislature. The lower house (the National Assembly) tends to overshadow the upper house (the Senate). So what does the Senate actually do? Is it a powerful protector of the regions or a retirement club for old, mostly male p...
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Injunction blocking publication of ex-SAS soldier’s book on counter-terror op extended
MoD claims book by soldier known as Christian Craighead contains alleged breach of confidentiality contractAn injunction preventing a former member of the SAS from publishing a book about his role in a counter-terrorism operation has been extended after an application by the Ministry of Defence.The block on publication of the book in the UK will continue until the conclusion of a government legal ...
UK high court blocks former SAS soldier from publishing book about counter-terror operation
Ministry of Defence claims book by soldier known as Christian Craighead contains alleged breach of confidentiality contractAn injunction preventing a former member of the SAS from publishing a book about his role in a counter-terrorism operation has been extended after an application by the Ministry of Defence.The block on publication of the book in the UK will continue until the conclusion of a g...
UK condemns Tigray attacks in Ethiopia - four years after civil war
The UK has condemned attacks by Tigray forces across Ethiopia's northern region this week, with fears that another civil war could break out.
What to expect from Trump-Xi summit at White House
President Trump greeted Chinese President Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday ahead of welcoming the leader to the White House for his state visit. Nancy Cordes has more.
Taiwan: Home of semiconductor giants at the centre of AI race
The topic of artificial intelligence looms large as Chinese President Xi Jinping begins his highly anticipated state visit to Washington. The fate of Taiwan – coveted by its larger neighbour, China – will also be on the table. It's the global leader in superconductor research and development. These powerful chips can be found in smartphones, computers, and above all in AI development. Our France 2...
Family of Iranian twins sentenced to death and decades in jail ask UN for help
Taraneh and Romina Rahimi were charged with ‘waging war against God’ after joining protests against Tehran regimeThe family of 21-year-old twins who have been sentenced to death and decades in jail for protesting against the Iranian regime have appealed to the United Nations for help for the young women.A formal “submission of information” relating to the case of Taraneh and Romina Rahimi has been...
Hong Kong model Abby Choi’s former relatives admit body disposal, deny murder
Slain Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung’s former husband and brother-in-law have pleaded guilty to illegally disposing of her dismembered body, but will still stand trial alongside their father on murder charges as prosecutors prepare to open their case on Monday. The pleas on the two charges were revealed on Thursday after the High Court empanelled a nine-member jury for the high-profile tri...
Priest killed and four wounded after stabbing rampage at Polish abbey
A priest has died and four others were injured after a stabbing at a Benedictine abbey in southeastern Poland.
Chinese analysts say Trump should "understand pressure doesn't work" on Xi
Trump must accept that pressure alone "doesn't work on Xi. It doesn't work on China, and it doesn't work on the Chinese people," experts tell CBS News.
UK far-right activist charged after migrant boat slashed in English Channel
A British far-right activist who has led protests against migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats was charged on Thursday after allegedly slashing a dinghy in the water. The incident comes as agitators against immigration adopt a confrontational new tactic of trying to stop the boats landing on England’s shores, clashing with police and rescuers in the process. A video posted on Tuesd...
UK far-right activist arrested after migrant boat slashed in English Channel
A far-right activist who had led protests against migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats has been arrested for allegedly slashing a dinghy in the water, police said Thursday. The incident comes as agitators against immigration adopt a confrontational new tactic of trying to stop the boats landing on England’s shores, clashing with police and rescuers in the process. A video posted on...
Why is Trump rolling out the red carpet for China's Xi?
US President Donald Trump will host Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the White House on Thursday for a day full of pageantry. Trump personally greeted Xi on the tarmac after his arrival on Wednesday, the first time in more than six decades that a US president has welcomed a foreign political leader at Joint Base Andrews near Washington. But Trump's decision to roll out the red carpet has ruffled feath...
Judge orders White House to restore access to barred media companies
A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s ban of three news outlets from the White House grounds, ordering early Thursday that CNN, MS NOW and Politico must have their access restored.
Tigrayan leaders say new war with Ethiopian govt has begun
The TPLF says war has kicked off with the federal forces, four years after the end of the last conflict in Tigray which killed more than 600,000 people. The TPLF seized control of the airport in the capital of the northern region and fighting on the ground took place on the eastern border with Afar. It comes after months of tensions between Mekelle and Addis Ababa, and an announcement on Sunday of...
Who is paying for the pope’s visit to France?
Initially estimated at €12 million, the cost of Pope Leo XIV’s visit to France has now risen to €27 million due to the immense excitement around his trip. But with France a firmly secular country, who is going to be footing the bill? Our journalist Sam Ball explains.
Hurricane Polo brings fears of heavy rain and landslides in Mexico
Heavy rains could cause life-threatening flooding and landslides in Mexico, the US National Hurricane Center warned.
Stabbing at Catholic convent in Poland leaves 1 person dead and 4 wounded
Authorities in Poland say a stabbing at a Catholic convent has left one person dead and four others wounded in southeastern Poland
China’s next carrier could be its longest – what are Beijing’s plans?
China’s next aircraft carrier could be longer than the US Navy’s largest warship, according to new satellite images that offer fresh clues about how far from home Beijing intends to operate its fleet – and the logistics it will need to do so. Captured on September 4, the images show that work has begun on the bulbous bow of the carrier under construction at Dalian Shipyard in northeastern China, d...
Nine Kazakh soldiers die in Caspian Sea training incident
Nine confirmed dead after 19 Kazakh soldiers swept out to sea during naval training in western Mangystau region.
Straitcraft: How geography gives Iran leverage and could do the same for India
Since the onset of the US-Iran war over 200 days ago, Iran has been strategically utilizing maritime chokepoints such as Hormuz. This has resulted in a marked decline in oil flows, affecting the global economy and forcing the US to reconsider its stance. Concurrently, India is exploring ways to capitalize on its geographical advantages against China.
Video shows UK fighter jet crashing during training
Video footage shows a British air force Hawk fighter jet crashing during a training exercise in north Wales
Mass shooting at a house party in South Africa kills 11
Three gunmen barged into a small house in an impoverished neighborhood in South Africa and opened fire on a group enjoying a party inside, killing at least 11 people, police and local authorities said Wednesday.