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The British Army’s miraculous escape from Nazi Germany’s encirclement at Dunkirk is considered by some to be the greatest military retreat in modern history and a prime example of snatching victory from the jaws of defeat. Yet years before Dunkirk, the military retreat by the Chinese Red Army, known as the Long March, was more impressive and consequential. While the Dunkirk evacuation remains in H...
The British Army’s miraculous escape from Nazi Germany’s encirclement at Dunkirk is considered by some to be the greatest military retreat in modern history and a prime example of snatching victory from the jaws of defeat. Yet years before Dunkirk, the military retreat by the Chinese Red Army, known as the Long March, was more impressive and consequential. While the Dunkirk evacuation remains in H...
Bank says bulk of redundancies will occur before end of year, citing challenging economy, competition and ‘rapid technological change’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNational Australia Bank is cutting 2,500 jobs, representing 6% of its workforce, marking another significant round of cuts in a sector heavily exposed to disruption by artificial intelligence.NAB said in a s...
The president lobbed familiar attacks on Abdul El-Sayed, Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib during rally for Republican senator Roger MarshallSign up for US Breaking News emailA new Washington Post-ABC poll shows that Donald Trump’s approval rating has reached a new low – 33%.This comes, just over two weeks away from the November midterms, as the president continues crisscrossing the country as part of ...
A Colombian judge ordered the nation’s government to protect more than 30 historical artifacts that officials removed from exhibits in Bogota’s national museum last week
Myanmar’s military-backed government says it delivered two books from King Charles III to detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi
When Severe Typhoon Dolphin approached eastern China in August, more than 110,000 delivery riders across Hangzhou received automatic alerts and personalised safety guidance on their mobile phones every minute. With a few taps, Hangzhou’s “riders’ code” system navigated them to the nearest shelters, which authorities said had reduced their occupational risks under extreme weather. Behind the tailor...
When Severe Typhoon Dolphin approached eastern China in August, more than 110,000 delivery riders across Hangzhou received automatic alerts and personalised safety guidance on their mobile phones every minute. With a few taps, Hangzhou’s “riders’ code” system navigated them to the nearest shelters, which authorities said had reduced their occupational risks under extreme weather. Behind the tailor...
When Severe Typhoon Dolphin approached eastern China in August, more than 110,000 delivery riders across Hangzhou received automatic alerts and personalised safety guidance on their mobile phones every minute. With a few taps, Hangzhou’s “riders’ code” system navigated them to the nearest shelters, which authorities said had reduced their occupational risks under extreme weather. Behind the tailor...
The arrest of a Japanese journalist in Russia has finally woken Tokyo up to the fact that Moscow is playing hardball in their diplomatic relationship, and the country’s apparent unwillingness to push back with commensurate force could encourage the Kremlin to test its neighbour’s resolve, analysts say. Japan lodged an official protest with the Russian ambassador in Tokyo on Wednesday, a day after ...
The arrest of a Japanese journalist in Russia has finally woken Tokyo up to the fact that Moscow is playing hardball in their diplomatic relationship, and the country’s apparent unwillingness to push back with commensurate force could encourage the Kremlin to test its neighbour’s resolve, analysts say. Japan lodged an official protest with the Russian ambassador in Tokyo on Wednesday, a day after ...
Shawn Oliver has pleaded not guilty to charges of operating under the influence and other related offenses after suspending his campaign for lieutenant governor of Massachusetts
A protester demanding the release of the Epstein files interrupted US Vice President JD Vance's speech.
US lawmaker says that government must arrest Israeli commander allegedly responsible for attack while he is in the US.
US lawmaker says that government must arrest Israeli commander allegedly responsible for attack while he is in the US.
Demonstrations over poor public services and rising costs spiralled over the weekend, with shops looted and property vandalisedWhy are people protesting across Europe?Italy’s government will dispatch 500 army troops to “defend Milan” after two days of unrest that saw demonstrators clash with police, loot shops and vandalise property, deputy prime minister Matteo Salvini said on Monday.The deplo...
Hegseth has travelled to Israel to meet Netanyahu before a closely contested election, Axios reported, citing sources.
Hegseth has travelled to Israel to meet Netanyahu ahead of a closely contested election, Axios reported, citing sources.
Ugandan police say a male body has been found in a village near Kampala, and his head has yet to be located.
Synthetic opioids like fentanyl are more powerful and in plentiful supply, and they have transformed the drugs landscape.
Synthetic opioids like fentanyl are more powerful and in plentiful supply, and they have transformed the drugs landscape.
A joint counter-terrorism taskforce is investigating the incident, which Anthony Albanese alleged ‘wasn’t an accident’‘Deeply appalled’: politicians condemn alleged attack after Helen Haines critically injuredHelen Haines, the principled MP respected across parliament‘It’s very clear that this was a deliberate act’, PM saysThe prime minister, Anthony Albanese, said Haines’ alleged attacker “did a ...
Hong Kong is opening its arms to more sovereign debt issuers, as this week’s Apec Finance Ministerial Meeting (FMM) provides a good opportunity to demonstrate the depth and advantages of the city’s financial markets. Its signature dim sum bond market could leverage low fundraising costs relative to that of developed markets and risk diversification considerations to make the city a magnet for sove...
Hong Kong is opening its arms to more sovereign debt issuers, as this week’s Apec Finance Ministerial Meeting (FMM) provides a good opportunity to demonstrate the depth and advantages of the city’s financial markets. Its signature dim sum bond market could leverage low fundraising costs relative to that of developed markets and risk diversification considerations to make the city a magnet for sove...
Trump says US continues to hit Iran 'economically and militarily' while praising Russia for doing 'nothing' to aid Iran.
Trump says US continues to hit Iran 'economically and militarily' while praising Russia for doing 'nothing' to aid Iran.
Lawyers for the former student leader seek to overturn an appeals court decision that would allow for his removal.
Illegal gold mine collapse in southwestern Colombia leaves 14 people dead, 7 injured.
Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi received a package from Britain’s King Charles on Monday, authorities said, releasing the first pictures of the detained Nobel laureate in two months and describing her as a “special female prisoner”. It is the first time Myanmar authorities have used the term to describe Suu Kyi, who was deposed in a military coup in 2021, triggering a civil war that has killed more tha...
Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi received a package from Britain’s King Charles on Monday, authorities said, releasing the first pictures of the detained Nobel laureate in two months and describing her as a “special female prisoner”. It is the first time Myanmar authorities have used the term to describe Suu Kyi, who was deposed in a military coup in 2021, triggering a civil war that has killed more tha...
