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Young people in Morocco split over whether politics can deliver change as election draws near

In Morocco's election race, a rural funeral has become an unexpected campaign stop for candidates aiming to engage disenchanted young voters

Trump shattered Canada’s old US relationship. Carney is building a new one in Europe

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is urgently trying to reduce dependence on the United States as President Donald Trump uses tariffs and economic pressure against America’s longtime ally

Man critically injured, police officer wounded in gunfire near Ontario synagogue on Yom Kippur

Authorties say a police officer and a man were wounded in an exchange of gunfire near a synagogue in Ontario as members of the Jewish community marked Yom Kippur

As Russian strikes destroy millions of books, Ukraine's literary future hangs in the balance

Ukraine’s book industry is facing its worst crisis yet, driven by targeted Russian attacks on publishing infrastructure

Houthis say they won't attack US vessels in Red Sea, and other Mideast developments

A senior Houthi official says the group has assured the Trump administration it won’t attack U.S. vessels in the Red Sea

Nvidia boss says there is ‘0% chance’ AI destroys the world by 2030

Jensen Huang dismisses warnings from former Anthropic researcher and others as ‘doomsday narratives’Business live – latest updatesThe boss of the chipmaker Nvidia has said AI will not develop to a point that will lead to the extinction of the human race within a few years, rejecting such assertions as overblown “doomsday narratives”.Jensen Huang, the co-founder and chief executive of the $5tn AI c...

Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay state visit to US this week, Beijing confirms

Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to the United States from Thursday to Friday, Beijing’s foreign ministry has confirmed. The trip – Xi’s first state visit since 2015 – will also mark his second face-to-face meeting this year with US President Donald Trump, as the world’s top two economies seek to stabilise a relationship tested by trade, technology and national security disputes...

US has deported 25,000 people to third countries under secretive deals, report shows

Since US President Donald Trump took office in January 2025, Washington has been signing deals with developing countries to take migrants who cannot legally be sent home.

Lisbon hosts Europe’s largest exhibition of models built with Lego bricks

More than 15 million pieces make up this exhibition, which is open both to the curious and to die-hard fans of the famous coloured bricks.

Presley Gerber, Cindy Crawford's son, dies aged 27

His family asked for privacy during a "very difficult and painful time" following the model's death.

Can the EU protect kids from the dangers of social media?

The European Commission is set to announce new measures to protect children online. The EU Kids Act will establish a “digital majority age” of 15, regulating spaces like TikTok, Instagram, and certain video games.

Once the world’s most-visited city, Hong Kong now converts hotels into student dorms

Late last month, an open tender for Hotel Cozi Harbour View in Kwun Tong was announced, with interested parties given until October 15 to submit bids. The 598-room hotel, located in Hong Kong’s eastern Kowloon Peninsula, a former industrial area, was taken over by Nanyang Commercial Bank for HK$1.87 billion (US$238.4 million) in 2025, with the bank now looking to dispose of the asset to the highes...

In 1994, two friends began circling Earth, ending journey in 2007 after a crocodile attack

'Forced them into vehicles': Imran Khan’s son alleges aunts, cousins 'abducted'

In a series of posts on X, Kasim alleged that his aunts Dr Uzma and Noreen, along with cousins Shershah and Shahrez, were taken from their homes after authorities allegedly entered properties and forced them into vehicles. The claims could not be independently verified. “This is a disgrace. Now my Aunts Dr. Uzma and Noureen, along with my cousins Shershah and Shahrez have now been abducted as well...

'No surprises' as results emerge in Russian parliamentary election

Preliminary results suggest that Kremlin-backed United Russia is on course to retain its constitutional majority.

'Far from their best' to 'a joy to watch' - ranking Premier League teams' start to season

Five matches into the league season, which teams in the Premier League have impressed so far and who have disappointed?

Explosion injures 3 South Korean military officers in border area with North Korea

Three South Korean military officers have been injured in an explosion near the country’s heavily fortified border with North Korea

Australia news live: Hastie ‘open minded’ on return of baby bonus to counter ageing population concerns

Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDan Tehan says fuel excise cut when oil price high a ‘sensible’ planDan Tehan, the shadow minister for energy, said Gallagher’s criticism of the Coalition’s fuel plan wasn’t fair.[What] I would say to Anthony Albanese and the Labor party is get out amongst the people and see what’s happening in your electorates be...

Five takeaways from Germany's regional elections after far-right gains

Sunday's elections in two German states resulted in the defeat of the country's ruling CDU, a result described as a “disaster” by Chancellor Friedrich Merz. In Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, in the northeast of the country, the far-right AfD became the strongest party while the hard-left Die Linke led the polls in Berlin.

‘A disaster’ – Merz’s migraine-triggering electoral defeat

Good morning. Angela Skujins on newsletter duties this week, with our attention split between Germany, the United States and Belgium this Monday morning. Let's go.

'Primetime', M83 and obsolete tech: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

Robert Pattinson takes on the role of a lifetime as fame-hungry TV host Chris Hansen; French dream pop band M83 mark their tenth anniversary, and Matthew McConaughey becomes 'Brothers' with Woody Harrelson. Here's what to look out for this week.

Pope Leo XIV in France to find secular country at odds with Catholic teaching on life

Pope Leo XIV opens a four-day visit to France this weekend that is expected to touch on church teaching about the value of all human life

Venezuelan man shot and injured by ICE agent in Texas, officials say

The Mayor of Austin, Kirk Watson, has called for an independent probe involving local police, saying ICE should not investigate the incident by itself.

Singer Damon Albarn speaks out as Gorillaz kick off US tour: 'Don’t ever be neutral'

Gorillaz frontman Damon Albarn's action and words come at a time when discussion continues regarding artists' ability to freely express their thoughts about Palestine. His words also resonate as the neutrality of figures like Ed Sheeran has drawn widespread condemnation.

Trump to meet Macron in New York before UN General Assembly

US President Donald Trump will meet with French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday in New York, where both leaders will be attending the United Nations General Assembly this week, the White House said.