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Newest first · UTC+11:00North Korea defense minister dismissed — state media
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea's defence minister has been dismissed as part of a reshuffle of the country's military leadership, state media reported Sunday.
· Agence France-Presse
University presidents urge stable funding as gov't overhauls education financing
SEOGWIPO, Jeju Island -- University presidents urged the government Friday to provide more predictable, long-term funding for higher education, saying universities need stable financing to make major investments in areas such as artificial intelligence and aging campus infrastructure.
· Lee Seung-ku
Takaichi faces rule-of-law scrutiny over U.S. sanctions on ICC
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is under scrutiny regarding the country’s commitment to the rule of law following U.S. sanctions against International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane, the first Japanese to lead the organization.
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Iran parliament speaker says new regional pacts can 'herald a new stage’
Iran’s parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has said that new regional treaties can herald a new stage in which Muslim neighbours rely on their own capacities rather than on foreigners, according to Tasnim News Agency.
· Middleeasteye
(2nd LD) N. Korea names new defense minister amid modernization drive
(ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead; ADDS more details in 9th para; REPLACES photos)
· Woo Jae-yeon
The little coastal corner of Perth sending shivers through Australian politics
One Nation is no longer just a headache for the conservative side of Australian politics – it poses a clear and present danger to Labor too.
· Hamish Hastie, Michael Philipps
Canada installs large Lake Ontario sign in latest jab at US
Watch: Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveils 'Lake Ontario' sign
· Bbcnews
N. Korea replaces defense minister with Kim Song-gi in military reshuffle: KCNA
North Korea has replaced its defense minister in a reshuffle of senior military leadership, state media reported Sunday.
· Yonhap
North Korea’s defence minister dismissed in reshuffle of military leadership
No Kwang-chol was also demoted in the ruling party leadership to ‘first vice-director of the Munitions Industry Department’
· Agence France-Presse
North Korea’s defence minister dismissed in reshuffle of military leadership
No Kwang-chol was also demoted in the ruling party leadership to ‘first vice-director of the Munitions Industry Department’
· Agence France-Presse
Voting closes in Iceland’s knife-edge EU referendum
Voting has closed in Iceland’s referendum on resuming membership negotiations with the European Union.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Are you a Meghan or a Dolly? A serious question for our times
August 30, 2026 — 9:30am
· Parnell Palme McGuinness
North Korea replaces defense minister in ‘structural reorganization’
Seoul – North Korea’s defense minister has been dismissed as part of a reshuffle of the country’s military leadership, state media reported Sunday.
· No Author
'Liar, liar, pants on fire': Ghalibaf mocks US treasury secretary over fuel claims
Iran’s speaker of parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has mocked US treasury secretary Scott Bessent for his claim that the US “guided 130 million barrels out over the past 14 days” against Iran’s “zero”.
· Middleeasteye
Labor makes case for ‘big workforce’ at Brisbane City Council
Labor leader Jared Cassidy has made the case for a “big workforce” at Brisbane City Council, saying local government would reduce its reliance on contracting if his party won a majority at the 2028 election.
· William Davis
Israel would strike Iran even with a US deal, minister says
Israel will attack Iran again if it tries to rebuild its nuclear or missile programmes, Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen said Saturday.
· Middleeasteye
Victorian roads 'not good enough', premier says amid pothole pledge
The Victorian government is promising to fix 500,000 potholes in the state's roads this year. (Landline: Tim Lee)
Iceland votes on its future in knife-edge EU referendum
Icelanders have turned out in unusually large numbers to decide whether to reopen accession talks with the European Union, with the founding NATO member split almost exactly down the middle over its future relationship with Brussels.
· RT
Iceland votes on its future in knife-edge EU referendum
Icelanders have turned out in unusually large numbers to decide whether to reopen accession talks with the European Union, with the founding NATO member split almost exactly down the middle over its future relationship with Brussels.
· RT
Nepal-Tibet floods: Nepal calls for technical support for rescue efforts as number of missing rises to nearly 3,000 – latest updates
The Nepalese government has requested “specific and specialised assistance” from neighbouring countries to aid search and rescue efforts.
· Wendy Frew, Nadeembadshah, Taz Ali, Sammy Gecsoyler, Donna Ferguson
(LEAD) N. Korea replaces defense minister with Kim Song-gi in military reshuffle: KCNA
(ATTN: ADDS more details in last 5 paras, additional photos)
· Oh Seok-min
Why is Hollywood campaigning to free convicted murderer Marwan Barghouti? - opinion
With millions facing hunger and displacement in Sudan, dissidents enduring prison and torture in Iran, and thousands of political prisoners languishing in Myanmar’s jails, the world is hardly suffering from a shortage of worthy humanitarian causes.
· MICHAEL FREUND
One Nation claims historic by-election win
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Special election seen just extending Barzaga dynasty
DASMARIÑAS CITY, CAVITE, Philippines — Mayor Jennifer Barzaga, the mother of expelled Rep. Francisco “Kiko” Barzaga, has emerged as the likely winner in Saturday’s special election for Cavite’s 4th congressional district.
· Zacarian Sarao
Newcastle show there's plenty of life after Tonali
Jaissle claims first Premier League win at lacklustre Spurs
· Bbcsport
N. Korea replaces defense minister with Kim Song-gi in military reshuffle: state media
SEOUL, Aug. 30 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has replaced its defense minister in a reshuffle of senior military leadership, state media reported Sunday.
· Oh Seok-min
£300m spent, bottom of the table... but Spurs boss De Zerbi 'not angry'
Jaissle claims first Premier League win at lacklustre Spurs
· Bbcsport
X Busts Suspected Chinese Bot Farm That Could 'Manipulate Legitimate Debate' Over America's AI Boom
Social media giant X said on Thursday that it identified a bot farm of roughly 200,000 suspected Chinese accounts – 200 of which were "posting in a manner that could manipulate a legitimate debate about American AI and energy policy." In short: the bots were amplifying pitchfork grievances Americans already hold aga…
· Tyler Durden
Premier de Ontario responde al “lago Estados Unidos” de Trump con un gran letrero de “lago Ontario”
El primer ministro de Ontario, Doug Ford, muestra un letrero del lago Ontario en el área de conservación Fifty Point en Grimsby, Ontario, Canadá, el sábado 29 de agosto de 2026. (Keito Newman/The Canadian Press vía AP)
· Rob Gillies
Jenny Barzaga wins Dasmariñas congressional seat, replacing expelled son Kiko
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· Miriam Grace Go
German establishment figures call for ban on country’s most popular party
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius and Baden-Wurttemberg Governor Cem Ozdemir have called for the opposition Alternative for Germany (AfD) party to be banned. The two establishment politicians claim that the country’s most popular party poses a threat to Germany’s constitutional order and democracy.
· RT
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German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius and Baden-Wurttemberg Governor Cem Ozdemir have called for the opposition Alternative for Germany (AfD) party to be banned. The two establishment politicians claim that the country’s most popular party poses a threat to Germany’s constitutional order and democracy.
· RT
Canvassers proclaim Jenny Barzaga as winner
MANILA, Philippines — Canvassers proclaimed Dasmariñas Mayor Jennifer Barzaga on Sunday as the winner in the election held for the House of Representatives seat of Cavite's fourth legislative district.
· Reina C. Tolentino
Time will tell what One Nation's WA victory will mean
Luke Herdegen is the new state MP for the WA seat of Secret Harbour. (ABC News: Keane Bourke)
· Keane Bourke
Jaissle claims first Premier League win at lacklustre Spurs
Second-half goals from Anthony Elanga and Yoanne Wissa give manager Matthias Jaissle his first Premier League victory, as Newcastle United win 2-0 away at Tottenham Hotspur.
The dark story behind Japan's first people and why they want their ancestors back
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· Fergus Gregg
Netanyahu condemns Qusra settler attacks, calling them ‘criminal acts of violence’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a condemnation regarding intensifying settler attacks in the occupied West Bank villages of Qusra and Jalud, which he described as “criminal acts of violence.”
· Middleeasteye
Tottenham v Newcastle: Premier League – live
Anthony Elanga: “Since Day One I feel like we’ve clicked,” says the Newcastle winger of his new head coach. “He spoke to me and he spoke to all the lads as well. We know what he expects from us and he pushes us every single day. I feel you can see in the performances that we really want to keep a clean sheet and pus…
· Barryglendenning
US judge rules against Trump’s effort to deport pro-Palestinian students
A United States federal judge has ruled that President Donald Trump’s administration violated the constitutional rights of international students when it sought to punish them for criticising Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza.
· Evan Semones
ICE deports ex-Ecuador interior minister linked to presidential candidate’s murder
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· Adry Torres
Japan defense forces to use NTT's optical network tech for communications
The new communications network will send data gathered by radar, sensors and drones to command centers and data centers for AI analysis. (Photo by Ryota Ogata)
· Staff Writer
Elanga and Wissa strike as Newcastle extend Spurs’ miserable start to season
If ever you wanted to understand the distinction between “winning the transfer market” and winning an actual football match, then this was the game for you. Tottenham’s first home fixture of the Premier League season began with adulatory focus on all their new players. It ended in decisive defeat by Newcastle as rec…
· Paulmacinnes
Shin Bet confirms significant Iranian threat against Yair Netanyahu prompted evacuation from US
Shin Bet confirmed an Iranian threat against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's son, Yair, on Saturday after reports circulated following Yair's quick evacuation from Florida in the United States back to Israel.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF, AMIR BOHBOT
Netanyahu condemns settler attack in flashpoint West Bank village
Dozens of Israeli settlers attacked the Palestinian village of Qusra in the northern occupied West Bank on Saturday after nearly three weeks of tension in the area, drawing rare condemnation from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
· Agence France-Presse
Pakistan suspends eight officials over hospital fire that killed 14 babies
Pakistan’s prime minister has ordered the suspension of eight officials and directed criminal proceedings against them after a fire killed 14 babies in the neonatal ward of a government-run hospital in the capital.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Nepal floods: rescuers send air pipe into tunnel with trapped workers
There could be over 100 survivors stuck inside the tunnels, and the breakthrough raises hopes that rescue teams will be able to reach them
· Agence France-Presse
CICC: Technical working group formed with Meta for verification
The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) on Saturday said that the planned integration of Meta with the national ID system will be used in verifying the identities of Filipino users without giving them access to their personal information stored in the government database.
· Aric John Sy Cua
Merz deve acusar Rússia por tentativa de ataque com drones
O governo do chanceler federal alemão Friedrich Merz pretende nos próximos dias acusar oficialmente a Rússia pela tentativa de ataque com drones explosivos no Aeroporto de Leipzig/Halle, informaram neste sábado (29/08) veículos da imprensa alemã. O incidente faz parte de uma série de ocorrências envolvendo drones no…
· Redação DW