At least 11 dead in mass shooting at house party in South Africa
At least 11 people have been killed in a mass shooting at a house party in South Africa.
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Youth arrests in Hong Kong rise 20%, driven by assault and criminal-damage cases
The number of young people arrested in Hong Kong in the first half of the year jumped by around 20 per cent, driven by cases of serious assault and criminal damage linked to debt collection activities. Commissioner of Police Joe Chow Yat-ming said on Wednesday that the force had arrested 1,580 young people aged between 10 and 20 from January to June, an increase of about 20 per cent year-on-year. ...
Juvenile arrests up 20% in first half of 2026, driven by assault, damage cases
The number of juveniles arrested in Hong Kong in the first half of this year jumped by around 20 per cent, driven by cases of serious assault and criminal damage linked to debt collection activities. Commissioner of Police Joe Chow Yat-ming said on Wednesday that the force arrested 1,580 young people aged between 10 and 20 from January to June this year, an increase of about 20 per cent. Among the...
Wednesday briefing: Can Burnham seek a different path to Trump’s world order?
In today’s newsletter: The PM’s first face‑to‑face with the US president marks a fragile resetGood morning. In the early hours of Tuesday a plane carrying Andy Burnham, a handful of UK ministers, an excited group of British political journalists, and Burnham’s wife, Marie France, landed at a New York airport for one of Burnham’s first major outings as prime minister: a face-to-face meeting with D...
Oil falls below $100 after Trump reports talks with Iran
Brent crude fell on Wednesday morning after Donald Trump said US and Iranian representatives had held what he called “very productive” talks. Reports that Saudi Arabia is restarting a key oil pipeline also weighed on prices.
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Oil falls below $100 after Trump reports talks with Iran
Brent crude fell in early Asian trading after Donald Trump said US and Iranian representatives had held what he called “very productive” talks. Reports that Saudi Arabia is restarting a key oil pipeline also weighed on prices.
'White House access privilege, not right': DOJ cites national security behind Trump barring reporters
The Trump administration has claimed the authority to restrict access for journalists to the White House. It argues that access is a privilege and not a right, citing national security concerns. The Justice Department emphasizes that First Amendment rights do not guarantee access to the complex. In response, CNN, MS NOW, and Politico are challenging these restrictions in federal court.
Trump rallies Latin American allies against drug cartels
US-led anti-cartel alliance backs sanctions against crime groups after Trump urges stronger action.
Trump rallies Shield of the Americas coalition against drug cartels
US-led anti-cartel alliance backs sanctions against crime groups after Trump urges stronger action.
Europe may avoid wider jet fuel shortage, but smaller airports remain at risk
Falling demand from November and increased shipments from Asia are expected to leave Europe with enough jet fuel in the coming months, although analysts warn that smaller airports could still run dry.
Europe may avoid wider jet fuel shortage, but smaller airports remain at risk
Falling demand from November and increased shipments from Asia are expected to leave Europe with enough jet fuel in the coming months, although analysts warn that smaller airports could still run dry.
AI risks, Iran war dominate agenda at UN
France convenes a UN Security Council meeting Wednesday on artificial intelligence (AI) and international security, which includes briefings by leading industry figures, including the heads of OpenAI and Anthropic. It comes as world leaders jostle over how to address the risks of the new technology. On the second day of the UN General Assembly, the Iran war is also set to dominate the agenda.
AI risks, Iran war dominates agenda at UN
France convenes a UN Security Council meeting Wednesday on artificial intelligence (AI) and international security, which includes briefings by leading industry figures, including the heads of OpenAI and Anthropic. It comes as world leaders jostle over how to address the risks of the new technology. On the second day of the UN General Assembly, the Iran war is also set to dominate the agenda.
AI risks, Iran war to take center stage at UN
France convenes a UN Security Council meeting on Wednesday on artificial intelligence (AI) and international security that includes briefings by leading industry figures, including the heads of OpenAI and Anthropic. It comes as world leaders jostle over how to address the risks of the new technology. On the second day of the UN General Assembly, the Iran war is also set to dominate the agenda.
AI risks, Iran war to take center stage at UN
The future of artificial intelligence and the stalled US war against Iran, with its ripple effect on the global economy, are expected to dominate the UN gathering of world leaders Wednesday.
Bikies, ‘moral compass malfunctions’ and corruption cost: Victoria’s Big Build royal commission holds first public hearing
Inquiry investigating allegations of corruption and criminal conduct on $150bn state’s pipeline of infrastructure projects to leave ‘no stone unturned’ The opening public hearing of the royal commission into Victoria’s Big Build has shown Jacinta Allan knew of allegations the construction union allowed criminals and bikies on to state projects as early as 2023.It was also revealed that the inquiry...
Malaysians joke their way through Negeri Sembilan royal row
Malaysians on social media are offering increasingly outlandish solutions to a months-long royal tussle in Negeri Sembilan state, from making rival claimants sleep on a bed of nettles for a week to putting the entire state through Islamic spiritual healing. The dispute has left Negeri Sembilan with two men claiming the throne, a state government at odds with the palace and no clear legal route to ...
Most European men would try new contraception methods if available, survey finds
Most men would embrace contraception designed for them, such as on-demand pills taken before sex, a daily hormonal gel or a thermal silicone ring, but funding gaps are keeping these products years away from pharmacy shelves.
Most European men would try new contraception methods if available, survey finds
Most men would embrace contraception designed for them, such as on-demand pills taken before sex, a daily hormonal gel or a thermal silicone ring, but funding gaps are keeping these products years away from pharmacy shelves.
Cooperation is the goal at the UNGA, but is it possible?
Debate opened at the UN General Assembly and leaders from across the world made their arguments.
El Niño transforms Atacama desert as thousands of hectares burst into bloom
Exceptionally heavy El Niño rains have awakened millions of seeds lying dormant underground, carpeting vast swathes of one of the planet's driest places with flowers.
El Niño transforms Chile's Atacama Desert as thousands of hectares bloom
Exceptionally heavy El Niño rains have awakened millions of seeds lying dormant underground, blanketing vast swathes of one of the planet's driest regions with flowers.
AI trade outlook brightens on falling oil and Meta’s Muse agent ahead of Xi-Trump meeting
The global AI trade is staging a comeback, as a confluence of falling oil prices, Meta Platforms’ launch of a new agentic tool, and anticipation surrounding the China-US leadership summit reignite interest in technology stocks. The Nasdaq-100 Index hit an all-time high on Tuesday, surpassing the previous record set in June. In Asia, China’s chip-heavy Star Market 50 Index and South Korea’s Kospi g...
Inside Türkiye’s masterplan to electrify the world at COP31 – and why experts aren’t convinced
Türkiye says electrifying daily life can protect families and businesses from “volatile energy markets”. But could their plan keep us stuck in the fossil fuel era?
Reports of violence against women in Gaza surge, UN agency finds
The UN Population Fund also says there has been a "severe escalation" in the number of early and forced marriages.
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