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Beijing sends coastguard to conduct ‘law enforcement’ patrol near Taiwan

Beijing said it conducted a routine patrol in waters east of Taiwan on Thursday, the latest in weeks of ramped-up activity by coastguard and other vessels that has alarmed the island. China Coast Guard spokesman Jiang Lue said a formation led by the Putuoshan vessel carried out a “law enforcement” patrol “in accordance with the law”. He said the formation had strengthened control over the waters s...

Is coach travel underrated? Here are five journeys in Europe to take

Once seen as an old-fashioned way to travel, coach holidays are enjoying a revival. From luxury tours to DIY city-hopping, here are five European routes worth taking.

Powerful storm hits Canada’s Toronto, cutting power to tens of thousands

Thunderstorm also causes severe flooding and forces flight cancellations at Pearson airport.

'We have to contribute to nature': Meet the communities 'marrying glaciers' to bring new water to life

Local communities in Gilgit-Baltistan are turning to the Indigenous practice of glacier grafting as water shortages take hold.

London’s first self-driving taxis for hire hit the streets

Wayve robotaxis added to Uber app and will have human in front ready to take over if needed – but only 15 cars licensedLondoners are now able to hire self-driving taxis for the first time, after rides in Wayve’s autonomous vehicles were added to the Uber app on Thursday.The chances of landing a robotaxi on request immediately are slim, with only 15 vehicles so far licensed. That contrasts with the...

From ‘psyops’ to ‘hysterical hysteria’: how GB News and Talk TV lost their cool in the heatwaves

Thousands of heat-related deaths in record-breaking temperatures appeared to only intensify hosts’ climate denialsAs the first heatwave of the record-breaking summer arrived on 23 May, GB News host Cristo Foufas was not happy: “I am sick to death of the naysayers saying firstly that we’re all going to die and that we have to put out heat alerts, because, you know, just drink some water and drink a...

Channel smuggling gangs resort to 'mega-dinghies' as crackdown limits small boat supply

Once-rival criminal groups are being forced to work together because of a shortage of small boats, a BBC investigation has found. 

Europe's most charitable countries: Where do people give the most?

Ireland and Romania are among Europe's most generous countries, according to a recent report measuring both the share of people who give and the proportion of their income they donate.

Chilling footage shows Molly Ticehurst’s murderer saying ‘I can’t believe I just did that’, court hears

Victim’s father Tony Ticehurst confronts Daniel Billings during sentence hearing in regional NSW, saying ‘I hope that every night Molly’s screams keep you awake’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA New South Wales court has been shown chilling footage of Daniel Billings driving away from Molly Ticehurst’s house after he ...

Former campaign chair: Trump ‘cares about Trump the most’

Former Trump campaign chair says that US President Trump is focused on protecting both the Republican Party and himself.

Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife look to end drug charges on immunity grounds

Maduro who has called himself a “prisoner of war” and his capture a “kidnapping” has requested all charges against him and his wife be dropped on grounds of diplomatic immunity. Their attorneys argued that only Venezuelan courts have the right to prosecute them.

A West Virginia high school built in 1923 has reopened 103 years later as a 40-room hotel

A historic high school in West Virginia, originally established in 1923, has been beautifully transformed into a 40-room boutique hotel. The once-abandoned classrooms now serve as cozy guest rooms and inviting lounges, offering visitors a unique stay. This renovation breathes new life into a campus that had been closed for more than ten years, blending its historic charm with contemporary resident...

Girl rescued by free-climbing neighbour from balcony in Turkiye

A man scaled a building to rescue a girl dangling from a 3rd floor balcony in the Turkish city of Diyarbakir.

Gang violence is not ‘out of control’ in Sydney, police minister says after two shootings in two days

Yasmin Catley says ‘we will not be surrendering our streets’ after as many as six suspected mistaken identity shootings since the start of last yearThe New South Wales police minister denies that gang violence is out of control in the state, despite two people being shot dead in suspected cases of mistaken identity in as many days.The police minister, Yasmin Catley, told a media conference on Thur...

US medical groups issue vaccine guidance, urge jabs for flu, COVID and RSV

Top medical groups say current evidence shows these vaccines protect against severe illness and death.

Niger displays arsenal seized after failed military mutiny

Niger’s authorities showed off the arsenal seized during fighting to put down a revolt against the government.

Businessman acquitted in murder of Malta journalist that brought down government

A Maltese court on Wednesday acquitted tycoon Yorgen Fenech of orchestrating the car-bomb killing of investigative reporter Daphne Caruana Galizia, sparking outrage from her family and media freedom advocates. The wealthy businessman had stood accused of masterminding the 2017 assassination of 53-year-old Caruana Galizia, which sparked unprecedented protests and brought down a government. Caruana ...

Meet the other OFWs offering humorous takes on ‘crazy’ life in Philippines’ Makati

Young professionals in Makati City are humorously redefining OFW as “overworked” or “on-site” Filipino workers, parodying the high costs and urban convenience of Metro Manila’s premier financial district. In the Philippines, OFW generally refers to overseas Filipino workers who move abroad in search of better opportunities and pay. But recently, the acronym has been given a new meaning by some Mak...

A reporter bought an abandoned lighthouse and turned it into an 8-storey home

Asia looks to store oil, gas closer to home after Strait of Hormuz crisis

Asian economies are racing to build up storage capacity to reduce their exposure to conflict in the Middle East.

Federal judge blocks Trump's new bid to abolish birthright citizenship citing Supreme Court precedent

The ruling is the second time Trump’s ambitious plans of abolishing a constitutional right were shot down by federal courts. The US Supreme Court earlier blocked an executive attempt at abolishing the right to children born to parents who do not hold legal residence status.

Ranch Shift Protects River: $8m deal secures 1,688-acre Park Ranch; wildlife corridor stays open

A significant eight million dollar grant has facilitated the acquisition of one thousand six hundred eighty-eight acres of land for public use. This area safeguards a crucial wildlife corridor and an undammed river, enhancing conservation efforts for native fish habitats and seasonal wildlife migration. The Park Ranch, located near Markleeville, transitioned to Alpine County's management in August...

US’s Chevron, Italy’s Eni to expand oil projects in Venezuela

Energy firms sign deals in Caracas, days after Venezuela agreed to grant the US control of a fifth of its oil reserves.

US energy firms significantly expand operations in Venezuela after Washington's oil deal with Caracas

US officials denied accusations that the deal was holding Venezuela for ransom, stressing that it is mutually beneficial deal for all, developing an unutilised underground asset.

‘Internal exclusion’ of England secondary school students almost triples in three years

Exclusive: new data shows poorer pupils and those with Send are disproportionately affected by the measureThe proportion of secondary school students in England removed from class and placed in “internal exclusion” as a disciplinary measure has almost trebled in three years, according to new data.The data shows the proportion of secondary pupils removed from normal lessons went up from 5% in the 2...