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Trump bought shares in Elon Musk’s SpaceX in June, financial disclosure shows

US President Donald Trump invested as much as US$50,000 ⁠in Elon Musk’s SpaceX in June, according to a public financial disclosure, giving him a financial stake in a major government contractor run by his former adviser. Trump bought between US$15,001 and US$50,000 in shares on June 23, according to a financial disclosure signed ‌by him on August 12 and made public on August 22. The purchase was p...

Ex-Liverpool star Fabinho reunited with Mohamed Salah at Trabzonspor

Fabinho joined ​Saudi Arabia's Al-Ittihad in 2023, where he won the ​league after his five-year stint at Liverpool.

Tornado causes major damage south of Carcassonne

A powerful tornado caused severe damage south of Carcassonne, ripping up trees and roofs, with gusts locally reaching 117 km/h.

Tornado tears through village in south-west France: More than 40 injured and 300 homes damaged

A powerful tornado hit several towns in Aude on Monday, causing major damage, particularly in Pomas.

Tornado in Aude: over 40 injured and 300 homes damaged

An impressive tornado hit several towns in the Aude on Monday, causing major damage, particularly in Pomas, with gusts of up to 117 km/h recorded.

Tornado in Aude: at least 26 injured and around 100 homes damaged

A powerful tornado hit several communes in the Aude on Monday, causing major damage, particularly in Pomas, with gusts recorded at up to 117 km/h.

Washington Post ordered to rehire Karen Attiah after Charlie Kirk posts

Karen Attiah was fired for posts about Charlie Kirk’s assassination that the Post said violated its social media policy.

Taiwan charges 9 over AI server exports to China, including Nvidia, Super Micro staff

Taiwanese prosecutors have charged nine people, including one from Nvidia and two from Super Micro, for illegally exporting high-end AI servers to China

'Happy birthday wheelchair': Disabled New Jersey woman shocked seeing hurtful message on cake; restaurant says it was a reference for where the cake was to be served

US removes Syria from state sponsor of terrorism list in major diplomatic shift

The United States on Monday removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, rescinding a decades-old designation that came with severe economic restrictions and marking another step in warming ties between the countries. The US Department of State also revoked its designation of al-Nusra Front – latterly known as Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) – as a global terrorist organisation. The Trea...

US removes Syria from state sponsor of terrorism list

The United States on Monday delisted Syria as a state sponsor of terrorism, rescinding a decades-old designation that had severely impeded investment. The US State Department also revoked its designation of al-Nusrah Front – also known as Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) – as a global terrorist organisation, leaving Cuba, Iran and ‌North Korea as the three countries designated by Washington as state spo...

Mexico’s Sheinbaum condemns governor’s return amid US drug charges

President Sheinbaum criticises Governor Rocha's return amid US drug charges, calling it 'reckless' and 'inappropriate'.

Mexico’s president condemns governor’s brief return to office

President Sheinbaum criticises Governor Rocha's return amid US drug charges, calling it 'reckless' and 'inappropriate'.

Yemen’s Houthis report attack on Saudi oil tanker in Red Sea

Saudi shipping company Bahri confirmed its vessel was struck, all crew members safe.

Yemen’s Houthis report attack on Saudi ship

Saudi shipping company Bahri confirmed its vessel was struck, all crew members safe.

Meet Edward Kang, 17, who trained AI to screen for autism and ADHD

Video: Israel attacks desalination plant and mosque in Gaza

Israel has attacked a critical water desalination plant and a mosque in Gaza as it intensifies attacks on the enclave.

Israeli restrictions cause fuel shortage in occupied West Bank

Israeli restrictions are disrupting fuel supplies across the occupied West Bank.

US Treasury Secretary launches 'Operation Economic Outcast' aimed at isolating Iran

"Any entity that facilitates money laundering on behalf of Iran will be removed from the US dollar system," US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Monday.

US launches 'operation economic outcast' as Washington targets Iran's 'enablers'

Any entity that "facilitates money laundering on behalf of Iran will be removed from the US dollar system," US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Monday.

Why ‘pogrom’ best describes what’s happening in the occupied West Bank

Israeli settler attacks in the occupied West Bank aren’t just ‘clashes’, they fit the definition of pogroms.

In 1998, Justin Trudeau's younger brother was swept away in an avalanche in BC. His body was never found

Man arrested on suspicion of arson after fire at car park used by Gatwick passengers

Blaze near Crawley destroyed 140 vehicles, damaged nearby businesses and led to power cuts on Saturday nightA man has been arrested on suspicion of arson after a fire tore through a car park used by people flying from Gatwick airport, destroying about 140 vehicles.The blaze eruptedat Caldyne business park near Crawley, about eight miles from the airport just after 9pm on Saturday. Images showed ve...

Israel threatens attacks in Gaza over children’s kites

Israel has threatened intensified attacks and forced displacement in Gaza over children’s kites

Victorian premier Ben Carroll pushes ahead with rail loop plan after hinting at pause

A day after suggesting other projects were more important to Victorians, Carroll says train line will go ahead but at a slightly reduced costGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Victorian premier, Ben Carroll, has made an about-face, committing to pushing ahead with the first stage of the Suburban Rail Loop while promising to reduce its total cost by about 6%.Carroll will...