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A Billionaire Wanted a Trump Pardon. His Family Gave Alina Habba a $50 Million Deal.

Julio Herrera Velutini, a prominent Venezuelan, was seeking clemency. He got it not long after his daughter gave Ms. Habba, a lawyer close to President Trump,…

Some on DOJ's 20,000 "likely" noncitizen list in Calif. appear to be U.S.-born

Election officials in Los Angeles County say their preliminary analysis of the federal government's list of 20,000 "likely" noncitizens registered to vote in…

Tech giant shares plunge 40pc after delays to Melbourne data centre

Community opposition to one of Victoria's largest data centres has seen the value of shares in NextDC plummet.

Helen Haines live updates: police charge accused Brendan Nugent with additional offences; lawyer says he has rare neurological condition

Independent MP’s condition remains critical on Wednesday after surgery to save her remaining leg ‘Deeply appalled’: politicians condemn alleged attack after…

Trump says he wants Zelenskyy to 'make a deal' with Russia

Trump also said he had asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to release Stephen Hubbard - an American taken captive by Moscow's forces years earlier in…

Hail damages crops in a matter of minutes ahead of bumper harvest

After battling years of drought, farmers in South Australia have been in good spirits as above-average rainfall has fallen this year. However, a flash of heavy…

Inside scorching Pakistani factories making clothes for global fashion brands

Machines whirred around Siddiqui as her vision blurred and her heart hammered. The garment factory on the outskirts of Karachi was sweltering. The room was…

Japan’s export growth stays solid, supported by chips and cars

The export gain highlighted ongoing demand related to artificial intelligence, with shipments of semiconductors and chip-making equipment surging.

University of Arizona sorority member alleges sexual assault at fraternity house

Student told the university’s police department that assault by two men occurred in August during a night of drinking A sorority member at the University of…

Trump says he will have spent $400m to support Republicans in midterms – as it happened

This live blog is now closed. Sign up for the Breaking News US email Send us your questions about immigration and the midterms A new survey reveals a widening…

China university offers course pushing students to call strangers to build confidence, social skills

An unconventional course at prestigious Nanjing University encourages students to call strangers to hone their social skills, challenging the traditional value…

BBC slashes 100 jobs, pulls channels amid ‘immediate cost pressures’

The BBC announced more than 100 job cuts and the closure of two channels Tuesday as the cash-strapped UK broadcaster aims to save £500 million (US$668 million)…

Threats against politicians have jumped fourfold this decade

The attack on Helen Haines is the most serious violence against an Australian politician since the killing of an MP in the 1990s, but it did not occur in…

Nidec scandal erases nearly $1 billion from founder Nagamori’s wealth

The precision-motor manufacturer has been mired in turmoil ever since accounting misconduct and quality control issues were uncovered in 2025.

Up close with Scuderia Ferrari HP: A special race-week experience from Shell

Selected Shell Go+ and Shell Fleet customers attended an exclusive Shell Singapore event celebrating its long-standing Innovation Partnership with Scuderia…

Odds of fifth interest rate hike this year shorten as RBA deputy warns inflation outlook ‘worsening’

Andrew Hauser says central bank faces ‘hard choices’ as it looks to balance risks of entrenched inflation with desire to protect labour market Get our breaking…

Witness tells jury of 'awful' drive with accused double killer

A former friend of Beau Lamarre-Condon has told a Supreme Court jury about their trip to a farm south of Sydney following the deaths of Jesse Baird and Luke…

Authors of NT child safety review 'very confident' advice will be actioned quickly

The authors of the report that found extensive failings in the NT child protection system say recommendations should be acted on within six months, but some…

Argentina and the UK to face off in Hamburg on November 10 over Falklands oil

The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea will hold hearings on November 10 and 11 on Argentina’s request for an order requiring the United Kingdom to…

Oil prices today: Brent crude tops $110 as Middle East tensions threaten shipments

Oil prices have risen due to growing concerns over disruptions in Middle East supplies and threats to shipping routes. Recent attacks on vessels and…

Labor rumblings as Tasmanian MP calls for 'party that can win'

Tasmanian Labor leader Josh Willie has been forced to downplay leadership questions fuelled by Shane Broad's recent social media posts calling for a "party…

UN experts call on India to stop using ‘excessive force’ against protesters

UN experts press for an ⁠independent investigation into Indian authorities' conduct.

'Happy, bubbly' young woman celebrated after death from rare condition

In her 24 years of life, Tori Punch made a huge impact on the people around her as she battled the extremely rare genetic condition Proteus syndrome.

Nobel Prize winner Soai delivers lecture in Tokyo about reaction named after him

In his lecture, Kenso Soai discussed the Soai reaction, which led to him winning the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.

Dollar on back foot as US yields, crude prices dip; Aussie buoyed by hawkish RBA

Taiwan admits paying for retired US general to observe largest annual war games

Taiwan’s defence ministry has confirmed for the first time that it has allocated funding for the US Indo-Pacific Command to send a retired general and other…

Burnham’s Britain can learn from Trump in engaging with China

Getting relations with China right is widely seen as Britain’s epoch-defining challenge. It is also one it is woefully unprepared to face. So concluded a…

India's Jio IPO opens for public bids in record US$3.2 billion sale

Jio Platforms is home to India's biggest telecom company with more than 500 million subscribers, making it the world's second-largest telecom operator in a…

Christina Applegate says she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis

Christina Applegate, who has candidly shared raw details about her journey with multiple sclerosis for years, revealed on Monday her doctor says she does not…

Australians run 80 hours or more in 'crazy' race with no finish line

Just two of Australia's 15 competitors remain in the gruelling Backyard Ultra World Team Championships at Kembla Grange.

Woman claims Rs 14.70L home exemption; taxman denies saying she owns many properties, what ITAT said

The Income Tax Department reopened a woman’s assessment for assessment year 2015-16, alleging that she had wrongly claimed a Rs 14.70 lakh deduction under…

Australian AI data centre operator NextDC shares shed 44% on revenue delay 

UK fighter jets to protect Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks

The UK is sending military support to Saudi Arabia as Iran-aligned Houthi rebels launch repeated attacks on the kingdom.

France is divided over who to blame for and what to learn from weekend riots

In France and beyond there is widespread disagreement over what led to some of the worst unrest seen in French cities in modern history.

Musk confirms SpaceX and Tesla exploring merger

Elon Musk says SpaceX and Tesla are considering a merger that would form a $3.5 trillion mega company.

In Japan, Takaichi’s first-year leadership style threatens hold on power

With her government entering its second year on Wednesday, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi may face growing questions over whether her leadership style,…

Mariah Carey wins dismissal of brother’s defamation lawsuit over her memoir

Morgan Carey sued his sister over claims in her 2020 memoir, The Meaning of Mariah Carey, which he said falsely portrayed him as a violent drug dealer A judge…

New project aims to create AI medical image-processing system in Japan

The goal is to realize the real-time image processing required at medical sites with the use of advanced semiconductors.

Boeing's 737 Max 10 finally wins FAA approval after years of delays

Boeing's largest 737 Max jet has cleared a major regulatory hurdle, with US aviation authorities approving the Max 10 for passenger service on Tuesday after…

Don Jr. opposed Iran war and told his dad not to start one: report

Top administration figures, including Vice President JD Vance and CIA Director John Ratcliffe, also raised early concerns regarding the strategy and scope of…

U.S. Begins Disclosing C.I.A. Interview Reports From Scrutiny of Post-9/11 Torture

The rolling release of long-secret files could add detail to the history of a legally disputed Bush-era counterterrorism program.

Ordinary day, extraordinary times: Kyiv under Russian attack

For residents of Kyiv, air raid alerts and explosions shatter nights and set the rhythm of days, as Russia steps up drone attacks.

Trump compares hecklers at North Carolina rally to rioters in Paris

Trump also went on a bizarre tangent about his daughter-in-law Lara Trump’s body while in Greenville Tuesday night

Nigeria Announces First Case of Ebola in Current Outbreak

Health officials praised the Nigerian authorities for their transparency in reporting the spread of the virus.

Lutnick announces investment to boost semiconductor production in North Carolina

US jails Guatemalan man for 30 years over deadly smuggling operation

The 2022 incident resulted in the deaths of 53 migrants trapped inside a tractor-trailer in dangerously high heat.

Attack Ad Featuring Candidate’s Mother Turns Ohio Governor’s Race Even Uglier

A Republican ad features Amy Acton’s estranged mother calling her daughter a liar. The two have not spoken since Dr. Acton’s mother backed her husband after…

RBA deputy warns inflation outlook 'materially worse' as next decision looms

As markets put the chance of a rate hike in November at 42 per cent, Reserve Bank deputy governor Andrew Hauser warns of a "central banker's nightmare".

Brazil’s family farming backbone embraces Chinese AI to reverse vital sector’s decline

The family farmers who produce the lion’s share of Brazil’s staple foods are opening their arms to cutting-edge Chinese artificial intelligence in a bid to…

From ideas to impact

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] The HKUST-SINO One Million Dollar Entrepreneurship Competition and Impactathon take…

Chinese student deported from Taiwan after controversial 'pinching' video

A Chinese exchange student has been deported from Taiwan after posting a controversial video in which he used an illusion to make it look like he was pinching…

Japan shifting to wage-driven inflation phase, finance minister says

Oil rises on Middle East supply worries

Christina Applegate says she was misdiagnosed with MS

Actor Christina Applegate, known for hits such as Anchorman and Married With Children, says she is back at square one with the debilitating symptoms she…

China Criticizes U.S. Ban on DeepSeek A.I. in Government Systems

The response came after Homeland Security ordered the removal and exclusion of products developed by the Chinese company.

Live: French PM Lecornu to meet with unions ahead of new protests

After implementing curfews in cities across France to prevent a continuation of the weekend's violence and looting, French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu…

PNG Chiefs unveil new logo ahead of 2028 NRL entry

The PNG Chiefs logo brings together elements representative of the country ahead of its NRL debut in 2028.

How Zelensky Is Trying to Navigate Trump’s Tilt Toward Russia

Peter Baker, our chief White House correspondent, reports from Oslo, where Ukraine’s President, Volodymyr Zelensky, met with President Trump’s special envoy,…

Nigeria confirms Ebola case as outbreak continues to spread

Nigeria has recorded its first case of Ebola during the current outbreak, the country's health ministry has said - as the virus continues to spread…

Ahead of Midterms, Justice Kagan Says Rulings Have Intensified Polarization

The justice said during a discussion that recent Supreme Court decisions on voting rights, gerrymandering and campaign finance have deepened America’s divides.

Crowdfunding starts for reconstruction of Kukai-linked hall

The hall Reikado hall on Miyajima Island in Hiroshima Prefecture was destroyed by fire in May.

South Korea October 1-20 exports surge 105% on record chip sales

Why foreign companies are still betting on Hong Kong’s culinary reputation

Despite a downturn in Hong Kong’s food and beverage sector, foreign enterprises are still betting on the city as a fine-dining destination, with a South Korean…

Israelis abroad fly home to vote, posing threat to Netanyahu

Many are planning to support the opposition led by former military chief Gadi Eisenkot.

Why former FDLR fighters are returning to Rwanda

From the forest to Mutobo, former fighters face the challenge of rebuilding their lives after leaving the armed group.

As Alberta Rejects Canada Separatism, Carney Gets Much of the Credit

Prime Minister Mark Carney won over Canada’s most conservative province by promising a pipeline and campaigning hard, defeating its efforts to secede.

One year on: Has Kenya’s opposition lost its way without Raila Odinga?

Odinga’s legacy faces a test as ODM splits over its alliance with President Ruto.

Nigeria confirms Ebola case as outbreak spreads into western Africa

Case in Africa’s most populous country was detected in a woman who had travelled from Uganda Nigeria has confirmed an Ebola case in its capital, Abuja, after a…

Trump walks back threat to ban Bombardier sales in the U.S.

U.S. President Donald Trump has backed down on a threat to ban Bombardier plane sales in the United States, allowing the aerospace sector to breathe a sigh of…

King Charles welcomes Omani sultan, hails peace efforts in UK state visit

King Charles III pays tribute to Muscat's 'noble efforts' to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Snooker player in tears, hugged by presenter, after emotional and raw interview

Former world number one snooker player Mark Allen has given an emotional and tearful interview, which involved a hug from the presenter and the admission that…

Black beats brown as marketing changes the makeup of Australian cattle herd

Herefords were once the most popular cattle breed in the country, but black breeds like Angus are taking over due to picky export markets and McDonald's menus.

Southeast Asian families tying house move to top schools spur privilege worries

Singapore’s recent parliamentary debate over primary school admissions has put a familiar parental strategy in the city state under the spotlight – parents…

Why Anthropic has a major China problem ahead of its blockbuster IPO

The growing popularity of Chinese artificial intelligence models has emerged as a key risk factor for Anthropic ahead of its blockbuster initial public…

Iran war live: US warns peace deal with Tehran is extremely difficult

Rubio tells US media that reaching a peace deal with Tehran is extremely difficult while Hormuz attacks continue.

Japan September exports rise 16.7% y/y, slower than forecast

Actress Christina Applegate says her doctor told her she was misdiagnosed with MS

“I’m back at square one where I don’t know what’s going on with me,” Applegate said on the latest edition of her podcast MeSsy.

Moment plane crashes on a busy highway in the US

Moment plane crashes on a busy highway in the US

Trump administration says it has revoked over 300,000 visas

President Donald Trump’s administration has ⁠revoked over 300,000 ⁠US visas during his second ⁠term, the State Department said on Tuesday as the federal…

Borneo burning: Life on the frontline of South East Asia's toxic haze

A "Super El Niño" has fuelled months-long fires in Indonesia, making hundreds of thousands of people sick.

Musk gave the order to slow down Ukraine’s Starlink, WSJ reports

SpaceX's Starlink satellite system enables Ukraine to fend off deadly Russian aerial assaults.

U.S. envoy Witkoff to meet Putin, Trump presses Kyiv to settle

The plan comes after what a U.S. official called "constructive" talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Norway.

Is Ebola under control in Kenya after nine cases confirmed?

The US has advised its citizens to reconsider travelling to Kenya but the government tries to reassure people.

Lawyer tells court Brendan Nugent has rare neurological condition

The 43-year-old charged with three offences over the alleged attack on independent MP for Indi Helen Haines has appeared in Wangaratta Magistrates' Court.

Musk says SpaceX and Tesla are exploring blockbuster merger deal

Elon Musk said SpaceX and Tesla Inc have formed special committees to explore a potential merger, a preliminary step towards what would rank as the largest…

Musk says SpaceX-Tesla merger a 'good idea', special committees formed for talks

SpaceX shares rose 4.9% in extended trading following the remarks. Speculation about a potential deal has grown in recent weeks, with Barclays suggesting last…

Italy announces new security measures after Milan riots, deploying 500 soldiers

Italy announced tougher security measures on Tuesday after weekend riots in Milan left more than 100 police officers injured and shops looted. The government…

Italy’s Meloni approves tougher anti-riot laws after Milan violence

The measures include higher penalties for rioters and financial liability for parents whose children take part in vandalism and looting.

The Mayor of a City in Haiti Warned of a Massacre. No One Listened.

The mayor of Kenscoff, a town near Haiti’s capital, wrote government officials hundreds of letters to warn of gang threats. Then dozens of people died, and he…

Musk seizes on SpaceX momentum with push toward Tesla merger

A merger of SpaceX and Tesla would be a blockbuster, creating a conglomerate spanning electric vehicles, batteries, rockets and satellites.

She pioneered breast care nursing in Singapore and, at 74, still cares for breast cancer patients

After establishing breast care services at Singapore General Hospital in 1992, Nagalingam Saraswathi trained nurses from other hospitals and started a support…

Elon Musk says Tesla-SpaceX merger being considered

Musk says special committees within both companies have been formed to look at a possible mega-merger.

76-year-old Georgia woman charged with murder after allegedly shooting her ex-husband and 2 others

Grace Edge is being held at the Toombs County Detention Center facing counts of malice murder, felony murder and aggravated assault

Florida kills 77-year-old man in state’s 18th execution of year

Vietnam veteran William Reaves executed by lethal injection despite letter from fellow veterans urging halt Florida carried out its 18th execution of the year…

Is Donald Trump ready to do business with Myanmar?

There are signs the United States is shifting its policy towards Myanmar, formerly a global pariah.

NATO to send additional patrol planes to Black Sea after drone attacks

The alliance announces the deployment after a series of deadly drone attacks in the region.

Nigeria records first Ebola case as outbreak spreads across Africa

Nigeria has confirmed its first Ebola case in Africa's latest outbreak, while Kenya reported its ninth infection, raising fears of further spread across the…

Alabama governor commutes sentence of prisoner on death row

Toforest Johnson’s death penalty reduced to life in prison without parole over doubts about his conviction Toforest Johnson, an Alabama death row inmate, will…

My wife Jo Cox was murdered in her constituency in 2016. The alleged attack on Helen Haines is a punch to the gut | Brendan Cox

Moments like these can reinforce our divisions or remind us of what we stand to lose when hatred and intimidation are allowed to brutalise our democracy It’s…

Portugal housing protests continue after police clear camps

Demonstrators vow to continue their campaign to call for affordable housing in Portugal after police cleared tent camps and arrested at least 55 people.

Air quality in Singapore sees slight improvement; 1-hour PM2.5 readings elevated in two regions

The National Environment Agency said the 24-hour PSI is expected to range from 110 to 180 on Wednesday.

MAGA Inc. Unleashes Millions to Turn Out Republicans At the Polls

MAGA Inc. is now flooding the social media platforms with targeted ads as it seeks to turn out Republicans amid the president’s historically low approval…

Barcelona take heart despite third straight defeat to PSG

Trump’s first press secretary warns him to stop focusing on looks for his next pick

Trump’s most recent press secretary, Katie Zacharia, lasted less than a week at the podium after a disastrous first briefing

Nigeria confirms case of Ebola in capital city of Abuja

Nigeria's government said on Tuesday there was a case of Ebola ‌in the capital, Abuja, after laboratory tests confirmed the viral infection.

‘I forgot to pay’: Victoria’s premier Ben Carroll drives off without paying for petrol, sparking police inquiries

After being contacted by officers, politician says, he has paid bill and is ‘grateful for the team at the servo for their understanding’ Get our breaking news…

Football regulator has ‘absolute power’ to force club owners to sell, says Kogan

Elon Musk reportedly ordered slowing down of Starlink access for Ukrainian army

The Tesla billionaire had previously blamed Donald Trump for the decision

One in four people with severe depression may have a dysregulated body clock

A new study suggests one in four people with severe, recurrent or persistent depression have a proposed subset called "circadian depression", where people…

Australian researchers identify new subtype of depression linked to body clock disruptions

Study identifies ‘circadian depression’ as affecting nearly a quarter of more than 11,000 participants Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news…

Commercial lenders shouldering heavier AI burden than central banks: ICBC president

As artificial intelligence reshapes the finance industry, commercial bankers are facing a “more miserable” transition than their central banking counterparts,…

AI data center projects boost US warehouse demand and rents, real estate company JLL says

The Gambia to pay reparations to ex-dictator’s victims from sale of US mansion

The Gambia confirmed it received $2.5m from the sale of a US mansion belonging to former president Jammeh.

Musk ordered slowdown of Starlink service Ukraine military relies on, report says

Elon Musk last week ⁠ordered the slowdown of ⁠a military-grade version of ⁠SpaceX’s Starlink satellite service that Ukraine relies on, The Wall Street Journal…

Ngumoha comes of age on breathless Anfield night

How Two Colorado House Candidates Are Thinking About AI

In Colorado, two millennial candidates are thinking about A.I.

Louis Vuitton and Hermes among luxury retailers looted in French riots

From smashed storefronts to looted luxury boutiques, retailers across France are counting the cost of a weekend of riots that left businesses struggling to…

AI on the ballot? Voters in US midterms revolt against data centres

Two weeks out from the Midterm elections, there’s bipartisan pushback against data centers that suck the water and power out of communities. Just two years…

Councillor who told woman it was a 'pity' she wasn't bashed won't resign

A Kempsey Shire councillor says he is not going anywhere despite being formally asked to resign and enter a men's behavioural-change program over a violent…

Blood clots have halted Jalen Hurts's NFL season. They've also been a problem for other sports stars

Football player Jalen Hurts of the Philadelphia Eagles is expected to miss the rest of the season due to blood clots in his lungs. The announcement brings new…

Police not ruling out further serious charges over Helen Haines attack

The Victoria Police and AFP commissioners say they have not ruled out laying further charges against Brendan Nugent over his alleged attack on Indi MP Helen…

Beef producers could play a big role in this year's midterm elections

Trump's policies have complicated his support among beef producers, a key constituency in states where tight Senate races could sway control of the body.

AfD's Alice Weidel to unveil plan to cut EU powers — report

The far-right AfD will propose slashing powers of the European Union when it presents its policy paper on Wednesday, Politico reports.

Fairfield Home Listed For Sale: Mowry-Housley couple asks $2.69 million; Napa Valley farm dream drives move

Tamera Mowry-Housley and Adam Housley are making waves in real estate as they list their picturesque Fairfield, California home for $2.69 million. Having…

Alberta's decisive decision to stay in Canada gives Carney backing to take on Trump

The overwhelming vote by Alberta to stay in Canada gives Mark Carney political capital to focus on remaking the country's economy, writes the BBC's Lyse Doucet.

Robert Kabera, Rwandan Government Critic, Beheaded in Uganda

The former soldier had been living in exile since 2020, and said in a video posted this month on TikTok that he feared for his life.

‘I don’t care how it’s done’: Trump pressures Ukraine to cut peace deal

The US president's remarks come amid a deepening feud with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Only a handful of wigmakers exist in Australia — meet one of them

Rebecca Bank hand crafts wigs for the WA Ballet — and her painstaking creations can take weeks to complete.

1923 Hollywood villa linked to Valentino sells for $2.5M

The Hollywood home at 6823 Iris Circle sold for $2.5 million, exceeding its asking price by $205,000. Initially bought for $1.05 million in 2016, the house…

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey spares death row inmate, citing doubts about evidence

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has commuted the death sentence of Toforest Johnson to life in prison without parole

GCCs emerging top career choice for tech talent: Survey

The gap is also visible in employees’ current workplaces. Only 46% of respondents described their career paths as very clear. Among GCC employees, the figure…

Wanna go to Magic Kingdom for Thanksgiving? Better luck next year

The event requires a separate ticket, as regular admission, Park Hopper tickets and annual passes aren’t valid

Art Basel Paris Preview Draws Interest Despite Protests

The Avant-Première preview of the Art Basel Paris fair attracted major collectors despite an escalation of anti-government protests, riots and looting across…

Classrooms to customers: What student founders need

Colleges also need to let students learn across disciplines, she added. For technical businesses, support can be tangible. IIT Jammu gave MachFly Aerospace…

Family fears there will be deaths as NDIS changes hit close to home

Shane Danes's family have dedicated their lives to keeping him in his home and out of aged care, but they do not know how much longer they can keep it up.

Paris NFL game given green light to go ahead after violent protests in France

Paris is set to stage a NFL game this weekend following violent unrest across France

AFL sets date and time of AFL Origin between WA and SA

The AFL has set the date for next year's State of Origin clash between Western Australia and South Australia.

BOJ to raise rates to 1.50% in December, sticking to quarterly pace: Reuters poll

Even Mike Lindell is worried about Trump’s health

Trump has faced growing scrutiny over his health after appearing to doze off at several public events and being photographed with bruised hands and swollen…

Review of 2019 mineral policy on cards amid new priorities

The National Mineral Policy, 2019, was approved by the Union cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It was aimed at ensuring more effective…

‘Poster child’: why more Chinese firms have Thailand in their expansion plans

With domestic profits narrowing and production capacity expanding, China’s firms are continuing to widen their overseas footprints in search of new, more…

Polymarket halts bets on fate of Cornell students accused of gang rape

A woman identified in court documents by the pseudonym Jane Doe filed a lawsuit last month alleging that seven fraternity members sexually assaulted or…

Hotel tariffs in Delhi, Mumbai top Rishikesh, Ranthambore

Leading hospitality consulting firm Hotelivate’s recently released trends & opportunities report for 2026 shows average revenue per available room (RevPAR) for…

Woman charged with hate crime after allegedly trying to snatch teen's hijab

The woman is accused of verbally harassing a group of people before attempting to take off a teenage girl's hijab.

Israel's response to scrutiny can be embodied in a single X post

Violence against foreigners in the occupied West Bank almost always garners greater attention than attacks by Israeli settlers on Palestinians. The recent…

Trump lost control and ordered me to be ‘quiet’ in the Oval Office. Then it got personal

What was supposed to be an announcement on fraud quickly devolved into Trump vs The Independent. Andrew Feinberg details how it all happened in the Oval Office

Hacker group claims access to 3.8 lakh SBI data entries

The claim was highlighted by cybersecurity monitoring account CyberPulse56 in a post on social media platform X. According to the account, the group…

US troops in South Korea must be ready for missions beyond peninsula, commander says

The commander of the US Eighth Army in South Korea said his troops must be ready for deployment outside the Korean peninsula if ordered, arguing that it would…

Counselling available for Wangaratta residents reeling from Haines attack

Red Cross volunteers trained in psychological first aid are arriving in Wangaratta to support residents still reeling from the attack on their MP Helen Haines.

Smartphone shipments slip, Chinese brands lose ground

Vivo’s shipments dropped 34% to 6.4 million — the sharpest decline among the top five. Repeated price increases disrupted retailers’ inventory planning, while…

Iran says Saudi Arabia, Houthis have not answered mediation offer

CAIRO, Oct 20 (Reuters) - Iran has not received a response from Saudi Arabia or Yemen's Houthis to its offer to help broker talks to end the fighting between…

PE-VC investments shine, may exceed $39 billion this year

Data sourced by TOI from research firm Venture Intelligence shows that investments to the tune of $39 billion, comprising 1,434 deals, were recorded in CY2025.…

Penguins' Ben Kindel stable at Utah hospital after medical emergency on team flight

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Ben Kindel was being evaluated at a Salt Lake City hospital on Tuesday after having a medical emergency on the team's flight home…

Asean emerges as fastest growing region for exports

Latest data available with the commerce department showed that India’s exports to Asean went up 56% during the first five months of the fiscal year as oil…

If Democrats Win Congress, Could the G.O.P. Refuse to Seat Them?

A changing of the congressional guard in January could leave room for meddling, though most legal scholars doubt it would happen.

Britain’s ban on pro-Palestinian author Sally Rooney makes it a laughing stock

“Actions have consequences,” British Minister of State for Skills and former home secretary Baroness Jacqui Smith said of Palestine Action, the protest group…

Nigeria confirms first Ebola case

In tonight's programme, Nigeria confirms its first Ebola case in the midst of an outbreak that began in DRC Congo in mid-May. Also, a former top South African…

Zelensky says US intelligence sharing 'works now' after talks with Trump envoy in Oslo

Ukraine had accused the US of withholding key intelligence - a claim rejected as "scandalous" by Washington.

Trump commits more than $400m ahead of high-stakes midterm elections

The president's Republican Party seeks to maintain its hold over both chambers of Congress, despite declining polls.

San Antonio Park Deal: City uses $10 million buy to stop 3,500 homes; plan shields Edwards Aquifer

In June 2016, San Antonio city officials approved the acquisition of 204 acres of the Classen-Steubing Ranch. This initiative aims to preserve the land…

Trump and Vance’s Oval Office announcement turned into a spectacle of barely contained rage

This was already a strange policy. But then the anger in the room turned personal and at times genuinely frightening, writes Holly Baxter

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump puts pressure on Kyiv to ‘settle’ with Moscow as rift escalates

Relations between Trump and Zelensky hit a new low after the US agreed a deal to purchase Russian diesel

Italy to deploy 500 troops to Milan after days of protests and looting

Government planning tougher security measures as France also says military forces will be deployed Why are people protesting across Europe? Italy’s government…

CRA awards $12M contract to subsidiary of U.S. company over non-profit Commissionaires

The secretary of state in charge of the Canada Revenue Agency is defending the CRA's decision to award a $12-million security contract to a Canadian subsidiary…

Student Protesters in France Have a Strange New Slogan. What Does It Mean?

“Bismillah, c’est les ténèbres” has appeared on signs at recent demonstrations. It doesn’t make much sense (it means, “In the name of God, it’s the darkness”)…

Second Labour MP suspended over Covid loan repayments

Perran Moon, MP for Camborne and Redruth, voluntarily referred himself for investigation.

Live: ASX turns negative on rate rise bets and NextDC plunge

Shares in data centre operator NextDC have tanked after returning to trade following a suspension. Follow the day's events and insights from our business…

US food importer sues Trump over 50 percent tariffs on Canadian goods

The lawsuit argues Trump bypassed Congress and misused a Depression-era law to impose tariffs on Canadian imports.

Egypt involvement in Yemen 'may actually weaken Cairo's regional role', expert says

Egypt's parliament on Monday delayed a debate on President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's request to authorise military support for Saudi Arabia until next week, state…

Suspect arrested after historic town hall set alight - French media

The spire of the clock tower at Limoges city hall dramatically collapsed as it was engulfed in flames on Saturday.

Spending 30 minutes less on this activity every day lowers risk of several cancers, researchers say

A quarter of American adults are sitting for eight hours a day on average

Instacart to pay $5 million after being accused of discriminating against American workers

Trump has sought to crack down on what he says are widespread abuses of foreign worker visa programs

Why do the US midterms matter for Trump and Congress?

Republicans and Democrats jockey for control of Congress, which will set course for Trump's final two years in office.

Lula's campaign seeks to disqualify Bolsonoro from Brazil presidential vote over Meta 'interference'

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s campaign is preparing to request the annulment of right-wing rival Flavio Bolsonaro's candidacy over alleged social media…

Trump Pushes to Evict White House Press Corps

President Trump has talked about replacing the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room with an indoor swimming pool.

Cornell’s Jane Doe sent a letter to faculty leaders saying she felt ‘unsupported’ by university president

Jane Doe said comments made by Cornell’s president ‘diminished’ her confidence in the university’s administration

Trump Says He Asked Putin to Release an American Jailed in Russia

The president called for the return of Stephen James Hubbard, a Michigan teacher seized from his home in Ukraine months after Russia invaded that country.

US regulators certify Boeing 737 Max 10 after years of delay

The US Federal Aviation Administration has given final approval for the 737-10, the largest model in Boeing's best-selling Max family. The certification comes…

‘I’m alive’: Paris street medic isn’t dead, despite viral claims he was killed by police

A video showing French riot police violently beating a 26-year-old street medic in Paris has gone viral, with social media users falsely claiming he died from…

Republican Women Hail Working-Mom Credentials to Boost Hinson in Iowa Senate Race

Senator Katie Britt of Alabama was the latest national Republican to visit Iowa to campaign for Representative Ashley Hinson. President Trump will follow on…

Why Zelensky Took the Gloves Off This Time With Trump

Staying quiet is riskier than speaking up, Ukrainian officials say, as President Trump goes further than ever in prioritizing Russia’s interests.

Trump: Ilhan Omar could be deported, slams Somalia as a ‘s—house’

Donald Trump called Congresswoman Ilhan Omar “sick” and “dishonest” a week after federal agents raided her home.

Is Putin’s Waiting Game Working?

Trump’s push for deals and Europe’s political fractures seem to be giving the Russian president the opening he’s been waiting for.

Current U.S. support for Ukraine looks very different than it did

NPR's Scott Detrow talks with William Taylor, former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine, about President Trump's recent moves to support Russia and how that compares…

89-year-old woman dies after train blocked emergency crews from responding to house fire

Firefighters’ response took more than seven minutes due to the Norfolk Southern train

Alberta Voters Reject Leaving Canada in Referendum on Separatism

Residents of the province were asked if they wished to remain in Canada or to hold another vote on breaking away, in a referendum that was a win for Prime…

Steve Buscemi returned to firefighting after 9/11 and backed a charity for his former colleagues

Steve Buscemi, who once served in the New York City Fire Department, stepped up to assist at Ground Zero in the wake of 9/11. This selfless act highlighted the…

Why the war on Iran could backfire on US regime-change goals

Mortazavi: The war on Iran could strengthen Iranian nationalism rather than trigger regime change.

A horse got loose from a Kansas family farm. Police shot it dead to the owner’s horror

Jenny Haynes disputed the official police account after reviewing an incident report that she said incorrectly listed her 5-foot-tall pet as a 6-foot-tall…

I’m an economist. US inequality is getting worse in ways you might not expect

Recent policy changes have shifted different kinds of costs on to low- and middle-income earners, while leaving the wealthy relatively unscathed

Indian-origin Uber driver father in NYC seeks help on GoFundMe for daughter's funeral after mother kills five-year-old: 'I lost my whole world'

Nigeria confirms an Ebola case in Abuja as a woman arriving from Uganda tests positive

Nigeria is the latest country to report an Ebola case as the outbreak spreads across the region. Kenya confirmed its first case earlier this month and has…

A DB Cooper ransom bill found in 1980 sold for $134,200 at auction in 2026

A fragment of a D.B. Cooper hijacking banknote fetched an impressive $134,200 at a Dallas auction. This particular note was part of the $200,000 ransom paid to…

UK police rearrest two men on suspicion of assisting Iran’s intelligence

Duo was first arrested for suspected link to incident at US-run airbase used for striking Iran during this year's war.

France riots leave thousands of businesses damaged

Weekend riots in France left more than 3,000 businesses damaged with owners facing devastating losses

Trump campaigning in Republican strongholds amid slide in polls

With the midterm elections fast approaching, US President Donald Trump is stumping for candidates in states that he won by double digits in 2024. Despite what…

'Time to make a deal,' Trump tells Zelenskyy as he complains US has got 'nothing back' from Ukraine

Trump's comments came shortly after Zelenskyy met with a US delegation headed by special envoy Steve Witkoff in Oslo.

Italy sends troops, toughens security laws after Milan clashes

Italy on Tuesday approved the deployment of 500 troops to Milan after violent clashes as fuel price protests hit pasta production and food deliveries in…

Nigeria: Nigeria Confirms Ebola Case in Abuja, Begins Contact Tracing

[Premium Times] Contact tracing has commenced, with 44 close contacts identified so far.