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Mark Owen is pleased to welcome Peter Zalmayev, Director of the Eurasia Democracy Initiative. He argues that Ukraine’s expanding long-range strike campaign has helped Ukraine “stay in this game” by raising the economic, military and social costs of Russia’s invasion and, crucially, by bringing the consequences of a distant war increasingly into Russian life. As Ukraine braces for another brutal wi...
This blog is now closedNepal flash flood disaster – live updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe prime minister, Anthony Albanese, says Dfat officials are ready to provide consular assistance to Australians in Nepal, after the devastating flooding in the country.A local tourism official said they believed 34 Australians were missing in the area, among hundreds of fore...
Authorities say a driver has deliberately rammed a car into a group of people in northern France, killing at least one person and injuring others
The operator of the Hong Kong government’s 1823 platform will expand the use of artificial intelligence (AI) within this year to transcribe, summarise and triage residents’ inquiries, freeing frontline staff to handle more complicated cases. The Digital Policy Office also said on Thursday that it would start exploring the application of agentic AI from the fourth quarter of this year and study how...
Israel’s bitter political divisions obscure a broad consensus on Jewish supremacy, occupation and military force.
Rescue teams were searching for hundreds of missing people along the Nepal-China border after a deadly torrent of floods and mud swept through communities following a glacial collapse.
Bourse operator Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) is exploring merging the GEM board with its main board by creating a new chapter of its listing rules, according to a source familiar with the discussions. The proposal to create Chapter 18D, which would be a core part of the second phase of the review of the listing regime, would be subject to a public consultation by the end of the year, th...
At least 165 people have been confirmed dead and officials expect the toll to rise.
Japan plans to look into popular animal cafes, where visitors can interact with anything from cats to capybaras, following concerns about hygiene and the creatures’ welfare, authorities said on Thursday. Japan has hundreds of the cafes where campaigners say animals are sometimes kept in cramped spaces, and that their popularity encourages the capture and illegal trade of rare wildlife. A fact-find...
The price tag is an NFL record for a franchise sale and the second-highest valuation in North American sports history.
European governments have issued safety guidance and emergency contacts for travellers as flooding and landslides disrupt transport across parts of Nepal.
European governments have issued safety guidance and emergency contacts for travellers as flooding and landslides disrupt transport across parts of Nepal.
European governments have issued safety guidance and emergency contacts for travellers as flooding and landslides disrupt transport across parts of Nepal.
One woman says her father, mother, sister and sister's children were carried away before her eyes.
A suspect was arrested after the incident in Caen, police said, following a reported fight at a nearby bar.
Nepali tour operator fears 15 Australians who had been on a trek near the border with China have died after devastating floodNepal flash flood live updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA New South Wales couple on a spiritual pilgrimage are among the first Australians identified as missing after flash flooding ravaged the Nepal-Tibet border.Venkatraman Balakrishnan, 52,...
The Philippines’ push for military modernisation is being squeezed by a ballooning pension bill for its troops as fears mount over its ability to finance newer ships, aircraft and other defence assets. The Department of National Defence has proposed spending 142.95 billion pesos (US$2.3 billion) on military and uniformed personnel (MUP) pensions in 2027, out of a total proposed defence budget of 3...
Rules will require hedge funds, insurers and pension firms to report all non-financial wrongdoing The City’s largest hedge funds, insurers and pension funds are racing to prepare for sweeping rules that will stop nearly 40,000 companies from hiding bullying and harassment cases from the financial watchdog.From the start of next month, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will expand a crackdown ...
The 38-key property is just steps away from the beach as well as the city’s historic centre.
A single teaspoon of soil contains a vibrant ecosystem, housing more life than the entire human population. Yet, many undiscovered soil fungi continue to elude science, complicating our grasp of soil vitality. Activities such as deforestation and excessive tillage jeopardize this crucial underground network. The deterioration of soil health not only releases carbon but also accelerates global warm...
Premier confirms levy, which was intended to help pay for the multibillion-dollar Suburban Rail Loop and other Big Build projects, will be abolishedFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Victorian premier, Ben Carroll, has announced he will abolish a levy secretly slapped on public transport users 18 months ago to help p...
Rescue teams are searching for hundreds of missing people along the Nepal-China border
Entire villages swept away after glacial collapse triggers flood in mountainous region popular with trekkers and pilgrimsNepal-Tibet flash flood – latest updatesWhat we know so farHave you been affected by the flash floods?Nearly 1,500 people are missing, the majority of them tourists, authorities have said, after a catastrophic flash flood hit Nepal and Tibet, roaring down valleys and wiping out ...
Entire populated areas swept away after glacial collapse causes catastrophic flood in mountainous region popular with trekkers and pilgrimsNepal-Tibet flash flood – latest updatesWhat we know so farHave you been affected by the flash floods?Nearly 1,500 people are missing, the majority of whom are tourists, authorities have said, after a catastrophic flash flood hit Nepal and Tibet, roaring down v...
High-level investigators are visiting the hospital nursery in Pakistan's capital where a fast-moving fire killed 14 newborns
Gold flows into Hong Kong eased to about 107 tonnes in July despite mainland corporate buyers pouring capital into new bullion vaults, as they bet on the city’s strategic ambition to establish itself as Asia’s premier hub for the precious metal. The city’s non-monetary gold imports fell about 18 per cent from June, a month that registered a decade-long high as banks built up inventory ahead of the...
China’s foreign minister says his country and the United States need to overcome obstacles between the nations ahead of an expected September summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping
