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Cricketers to get best rooms at Asian Games 2026, says Japanese official

Cricket is a minor sport in Japan, but it will provide the best accommodation to participating teams, the official says.

Air China Boeing 747 grounded in New York following gate refuelling incident

A Boeing 747-8 operated by Air China reportedly suffered a fuel leak at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport early on Monday, leading to the flight being cancelled. No injuries were reported in or around the aircraft, which was expected to operate flight CA982 from New York to Beijing that day. The leak is said to have occurred between 1am and 2am while the plane was parked at the gate...

Bus crash in Egypt’s South Sinai kills at least 21

Bus crashes on Dahab-Nuweiba road on the eastern coast of the Sinai Peninsula, an area popular with tourists.

At least 16 dead, 28 injured, in Egypt bus crash

Bus crashes on Dahab-Nuweiba road on the eastern coast of the Sinai Peninsula, an area popular with tourists.

Beyoncé donated $2 million in 2006 to build 42 homes for the homeless

South China Sea island build-up heightens Vietnam’s security concerns

Vietnam faces heightened security in the South China Sea amid reports of construction works in the Paracels archipelago – which Beijing calls Xisha Islands – with analysts saying that the latest developments could alter the strategic balance in the contested waters. Hanoi voiced its strong objection after reports citing satellite imagery said new Chinese infrastructure had appeared on Yagong Islan...

BP appoints new chair after contentious ousting of Albert Manifold in May

Ian Tyler, who was already in role on interim basis, selected and pledges to ‘lead the board’s evolution’BP has appointed a new chair after a months-long search following the controversial ousting of Albert Manifold, seeking to draw a line under the boardroom turmoil at the oil and gas company.Ian Tyler, who has served as the interim chair and sat on the BP board as a non-executive director since ...

Chevron unveils $7 billion Venezuela deal as US claims a fifth of the country's oil

Chevron announced a $7 billion expansion deal for its Venezuelan operations on Wednesday, hours after the country's parliament approved handing Washington control over a fifth of its oil reserves.

Chevron unveils $7bn Venezuela deal as US claims fifth of its oil

Chevron announces $7 billion expansion deal for its Venezuelan operations on Wednesday, hours after the country's parliament approved handing Washington control over a fifth of its oil reserves.

Chevron set to expand in Venezuela as US energy secretary lands in Caracas

Chevron is expected to announce an expansion of its Venezuelan operations on Wednesday, hours after the country's parliament approved handing Washington control of a fifth of its oil reserves and as US Energy Secretary Chris Wright arrives to sign the agreement.

In 1940, Nazis seized a painting from a Jewish collector in Vienna; 86 years later, Austria returned it to his heir in Minnesota

In a poignant gesture, an Austrian diplomat returned a stolen miniature painting to Jackie Sondell, heir to Eduard Epstein, a victim of Nazi persecution. Confiscated from Epstein's collection during his imprisonment, the artwork symbolizes Austria's acknowledgment of its historical obligations and a step towards healing. The Austrian government diligently traced Sondell and her brother to restore ...

Andy Burnham to face first PMQs as borrowing costs rise – UK politics live

PMQs comes as Resolution Foundation says it is not ‘realistic’ to think defence spending can increase without tax risesGood morning. Andy Burnham will face PMQs for the first time as PM today but he already has a fairly good idea of the questions he might get from Kemi Badenoch because she rehearsed them all yesterday. Here is an excerpt from the press release the Conservatives put out yesterday s...

Andy Burnham to face first PMQs – UK politics live

PMQs comes as Resolution Foundation says it is not ‘realistic’ to think defence spending can increase without tax risesGood morning. Andy Burnham will face PMQs for the first time as PM today but he already has a fairly good idea of the questions he might get from Kemi Badenoch because she rehearsed them all yesterday. Here is an excerpt from the press release the Conservatives put out yesterday s...

Australia news live: NSW police investigate fatal shooting in Sydney’s west

Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastRide share driver charged on allegations of committing sexual acts during bookingA ride share driver will face court in Sydney today over multiple allegations of sexual acts, including one allegedly committed in the city’s CBD last weekend.They’re sick and tired of the feminisation of our curriculum and the lack o...

Guinea-Bissau referendum approves new constitution that expands president's powers

The sweeping reforms come in the wake of last year's coup and ahead of a proposed return to civilian rule.

Turkish cargo ship sinks off Istanbul after collision, 10 crew missing

The collision occurred 18 nautical miles (33 kilometres) off the Silivri district on the western edge of Istanbul province, the governor's office said on X.

Cargo ship with 10 crew sinks off Istanbul after collision, maritime authorities say

The collision occurred 18 nautical miles (33 kilometres) off the Silivri district on the western edge of Istanbul province, the governor's office said on X.

Germany blames Russia for drone attack attempt at Leipzig/Halle airport

Fake 10 Downing Street listing on Booking.com highlights security failures

Consumer watchdog Which? set up and accepted payment for fake listing for ‘1 bed apartment in heart of London’Successive politicians have clawed their way past colleagues over the years to call the residence home. Yet in an offer that probably seemed too good to be true, the property site Booking.com has been accused of “systemic security failures” after it was able to set up and accept payment fo...

Meet Arthur, the 7-year-old British boy who found ancient human teeth

Malaysian under fire for competing at transgender beauty pageant in Thailand

The Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) will summon a Malaysian participant in the Miss Equality World 2026 pageant in Thailand for questioning, following the circulation of social media posts. In a statement on Tuesday, Jakim director general Dr Sirajuddin Suhaimee said Jakim would work with state Islamic religious authorities and relevant agencies to take action against the individu...

Malaysian under fire for cross-dressing at beauty pageant in Thailand

The Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) will summon a Malaysian participant in the Miss Equality World 2026 pageant in Thailand for questioning, following the circulation of social media posts. In a statement on Tuesday, Jakim director general Dr Sirajuddin Suhaimee said Jakim would work with state Islamic religious authorities and relevant agencies to take action against the individu...

Worshippers in West Bank tear-gassed as Israeli attacks on mosques surge

Palestinian authorities say Israeli forces and settlers have 'violated' 13 West Bank mosques this year.

Israeli forces, settlers attack two West Bank mosques

Israeli forces fire tear gas into one mosque after settlers set fire to and vandalise another.

Former Malaysian minister arrested in state haj fund corruption probe

A former Malaysian minister has been remanded for five days as part of an anti-corruption inquiry into the management of the country’s state haj fund. The suspect, who is in his sixties, was detained at about 4.30pm on Tuesday after he went to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters in Putrajaya to have his statement recorded. MACC confirmed the arrest in a statement on social...