Colombia’s elephant-costumed anti-corruption activist sworn in as senator
Luis Carlos Rúa revealed himself to be Elefante blanco just three days before election for ‘his own safety’. Now he is tackling graft from senate floor
· Tiago Rogero
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Inside the world of the self-described conspiracy theorist anointed One Nation’s Victorian leader
One Nation’s new Victorian leader, Warren Pickering, is a self-described conspiracy theorist who has claimed Australian government policy is controlled by a cabal of foreign “globalists”, and endorsed the idea that the world economy was deliberately crashed to trigger a “great reset”.
· Patrick Hatch
DOJ receives fresh graft complaints vs 20 in Cebu flood control probe
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) has received two separate criminal complaints against 20 officials, employees and private individuals over alleged anomalies in two flood control projects in Cebu, the latest cases in the government’s widening crackdown on questionable flood control works.
· William B. Depasupil
ICC states decision on Karim Khan ‘inherently political’, says leading criminal law expert
International law professor William Schabas has expressed his concern over the independence of the next prosecutor of the International Criminal Court following the controversial removal of Karim Khan by member states after an 18-month long misconduct probe.
· Middleeasteye
US primaries: What to watch in Kansas, Missouri, Virginia, Washington
Voters in five US states – Kansas, Missouri, Virginia, Michigan, and Washington – are headed to the polls for another key round of midterm primaries, where they will choose the Republican and Democratic candidates to compete in November’s elections.
· Al Jazeera Staff
From deadline to details: The six things you need to know to handle the census
When is census night, how do you fill it out, and do you need to be at home?
· Shane Wright
Solomon port plans mark US reset of ‘anaemic’ Pacific ties
The move aims to ensure Honiara partners with Western allies in sectors with security implications, analysts say
· Maria Siow
Solomon port plans mark US reset of ‘anaemic’ Pacific ties
The move aims to ensure Honiara partners with Western allies in sectors with security implications, analysts say
· Maria Siow
Japan sees 'urgent' need to boost military
TOKYO — Japan needs to boost its military with a "sense of urgency and crisis," its defense minister said Tuesday, as a new government assessment again highlighted growing risks from China, North Korea and Russia.
· Agence France-Presse
'Not about politics': Spain's World Cup winner Torres says of Trump-style cap
Spanish striker Ferran Torres has said that his MAGA-inspired 'Make Spain Great Again' cap, which he wore during Spain's recent World Cup celebrations, was not a political move and "just to have fun".
· The Local
Election primary live updates: Michigan Democrats choose between Stevens and El-Sayed
Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive candidate in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Michigan, speaks at a campaign rally, Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
Conservative heavyweight cleared of defamation over claims Kim Dae-jung's son blew Nobel Prize money on crypto
Kim Jae-won a member of the main opposition People Power Party's Supreme Council, said Tuesday that police had cleared him of defamation accusations filed by Kim Hong-gul, the son of the late President Kim Dae-jung, over his remarks about the use of the former president's Nobel Peace Prize money.
· Cha Min-jung
Spanish MEP appeals to Netanyahu to back Spain's sovereignty amid Ceuta border crisis
The border crisis in Ceuta prompted Juan Carlos Girauta, a Spanish member of the European Parliament, to make a direct appeal to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
· GABRIEL COLODRO/THE MEDIA LINE
BoP briefed bipartisan US congressional advisers on Trump Gaza plan, senior member tells 'Post'
A Board of Peace delegation briefed national security advisers and senior staff representing the Republican and Democratic leadership of the US House of Representatives and Senate in Washington on the implementation of President Donald Trump's Comprehensive Peace Plan, a senior BoP member told The Jerusalem Post on …
· IDAN KWELLER
Takaichi’s fiscal push could lift growth — and Japan’s already-rising interest bill
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has pushed forward with her plan to slash the consumption tax on food, which reportedly would be the first time the tax will be cut since its implementation in 1989 if she succeeds. On Tuesday, the ruling Liberal Democratic party advanced the bill through key committees, with N…
· Lim Hui Jie
Widows and divorcees protected as Labor reveals details of tax backdown
Widows and divorcees who faced losing access to capital gains and negative gearing concessions under the federal government’s budget overhaul of property taxes will be protected under a suite of changes revealed by Treasurer Jim Chalmers.
· Shane Wright
Minns government rejects hate speech advice it fought to keep secret
Topic:State and Territory Government
· Nick Dole
Ugandan Opposition Leader Kizza Besigye in intensive care, wife says
Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye is in intensive care in hospital, his wife and medical sources said on Thursday, as the UN blasted a wider crackdown on dissent. Besigye, 70, has been in custody and facing treason charges over an alleged plot against veteran President Yoweri Museveni, who has been in power si…
· AfricaNews
Spain's PM caught out by migrant crisis after weathering wildfires
Just when Pedro Sánchez thought he had weathered domestic pressure over Spain's wild blazes, a shock migrant crisis left him facing political fire from Europe and the United States.
· The Local
Climate ministry to revise industrial electricity bills
SEOUL, Aug. 4 (Yonhap) -- The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment said Tuesday it will overhaul the pricing structure for industrial electricity as part of the government's efforts to ease cost burdens on businesses.
· Kim Boram
Comelec to include conflict of interest declaration in filing COCs
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will now include a declaration on of conflict of interest in the filing of certificates of candidacy (COCs) beginning on the 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE).
· Dianne Sampang
Army nearly downed military drone during flight test: lawmaker
SEOUL, Aug. 4 (Yonhap) -- A front-line Army unit nearly shot down a South Korean military drone during a flight test earlier this week, an opposition lawmaker said Tuesday, just days after the same unit mistook a U.S. spy drone for an enemy threat.
· Kim Seung-yeon
‘Deeply misled’: Nine says news bargaining plan could cost jobs
Media jobs could be at risk from the federal government’s decision to make last-minute changes to its plan to make tech giants support journalism, Nine has warned, as its chief executive accuses Labor of overseeing a “failure for our democracy”.
· David Swan
PPP steps up criticism of bill on stripping prosecution of investigative powers
SEOUL, Aug. 4 (Yonhap) -- The main opposition People Power Party (PPP) on Tuesday stepped up its criticism of a recently passed bill stripping the prosecution of its authority to conduct direct investigations, warning that it could weaken protection for victims.
· Yi Wonju
Industry ministry to focus on expediting megaproject initiative in H2
SEOUL, Aug. 4 (Yonhap) -- The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy said Tuesday it will focus on expediting administrative procedures for the government's mega development project to build a new semiconductor cluster in the second half of the year.
· Kim Boram
Trump wants ‘fair treatment’ in fight over Labor’s levy on tech giants to pay for news, US trade group warns
National Foreign Trade Council ‘disappointed’ at move to expand News Bargaining Incentive but Australian experts say government is not going far enough
· Josh Butler
Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
Rental prices in Spain reach record high, Spain on track to welcome 100 million tourists, Spain's Defence Minister demands explanations from Morocco after migrant rush and more news from Spain this Tuesday August 4th.
· The Local
(4th LD) Cabinet approves revision scrapping prosecutors' authority to investigate
(ATTN: UPDATES with remarks from acting chief of National Police Agency, minor edits in paras 14-17)
· Chae Yun-hwan
Record number of new managers for Premier League season like no other
Xabi Alonso is one of nine new Premier League managers this season
· Bbcsport
How gen Z exposed India’s prime-time propaganda machine
The Cockroach movement protesters used memes, mockery and collective action to cut through mainstream media’s refusal to tackle problems plaguing the country’s politics
· Niha Masih
New U.S. Ambassador Steel meets FM Cho, submits credentials
SEOUL, Aug. 4 (Yonhap) -- Michelle Park Steel, the new U.S. ambassador to South Korea, met with Foreign Minister Cho Hyun on Tuesday, as she began her official duties by submitting a copy of her credentials.
· Woo Jae-yeon
BoM orders independent review after $96m website backlash
The Bureau of Meteorology has ordered an independent review of its operations after a turbulent period that included the botched rollout of its $96 million website upgrade and mounting scrutiny over whether the agency is meeting the needs of Australians.
· Rob Harris
Sportsbet, TAB deny allegations reps offered escort and drugs to gambler
Topic:Federal Government
· Holly Tregenza
Brown University president Christina Paxson to step down after Trump administration clashes
Brown University President Christina Paxson said on Monday that she would leave her post at the end of the academic year, following a difficult period in which she clashed with President Donald Trump's administration over its threats to slash the Ivy League school's federal funding.
· REUTERS
IDF destroys Iran-backed Hezbollah tunnel systems, says more remain in southern Lebanon
The destruction of Hezbollah's underground tunnel network in the Beaufort area and additional infrastructure along the Ali al-Taher Ridge using hundreds of tons of explosives dealt a severe strategic blow to the terrorist organization, according to data presented to Defense Minister Israel Katz on Sunday.
· AMIR BOHBOT
What US vow to dismantle ICC 'brick by brick' could mean for justice
Tue 4 Aug 2026 at 4:09pm
· Alison Xiao
Cabinet approves bill ending prosecutors’ investigative powers
For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings …
· Ji Da-gyum
Taiwan braces for annual Han Kuang anti-invasion drills with new twists
A CM-34 Clouded Leopard infantry vehicle rolls through Taipei during the previous Han Kuang exercises on July 15, 2025. © Reuters
· THOMPSON CHAU
Spanish Opposition Leaders Calls For PM Sánchez To Be 'Put In The Dock' Over Immigrant Lies
Vox leader Santiago Abascal has called for Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to be put “in the dock,” accusing his government of lying about the number of illegal migrants returned to Morocco following the latest mass influx into Ceuta.
· Tyler Durden
A youngster to watch at each Premier League club this season
Liverpool's Trey Nyoni (left), Arsenal's Max Dowman (centre) and Manchester United's Shea Lacey will all be looking to make a big impact in the Premier League in 2026-27
· Bbcsport
North Korea denounces South Korea-US-Japan military, cyber cooperation
Staff reporter at The Korea Herald’s National Desk, based in Seoul. Covers South Korea’s national security and foreign policy, with a focus on the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly.Before entering journalism, served as an Air Force officer. Experience includes providing tr…
· Hwang Joo-young
Struggling private universities face closure under new rules
The government will soon be able to suspend admissions or order the closure of financially distressed private universities struggling with persistent enrollment shortfalls, following the Cabinet’s approval Tuesday of an enforcement decree governing university restructuring.
· Lee Seung-ku
Lacson, Cayetano trade barbs: Flood of truth vs cauldron of worms
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo Lacson on Tuesday pushed for the forfeiture of the illegally reclaimed land along the Laguna de Bay shoreline in Taguig City in favor of the government.
· Catherine S. Valente
‘Pretty egregious claims’: Betting companies deny wooing clients with drugs, escorts
Betting industry representatives have rejected explosive claims about company agents offering their VIP clients drugs and escorts to induce them into gambling more, calling on anyone with evidence of illicit activity to report it to the police.
· Natassia Chrysanthos
Over 3,600 votes temporarily omitted from Siheung turnout data in local elections
SEOUL, Aug. 4 (Yonhap) -- More than 3,600 votes were temporarily omitted from turnout data for the June 3 local elections in Siheung, the election watchdog acknowledged Tuesday, amid an investigation into alleged data manipulation by election officials.
· Chae Yun-hwan
(3rd LD) Cabinet approves revision scrapping prosecutors' authority to investigate
(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; UPDATES with more details, additional background in paras 2-7; RECASTS 9th para)
· Park Boram
PPP slams gov't's tax code revisions as raising burden on property owners
SEOUL, Aug. 4 (Yonhap) -- The main opposition People Power Party (PPP) on Tuesday blasted the government's proposed tax code revisions, accusing the Lee Jae Myung administration of placing more burden on homeowners with higher property taxes.
· Yi Wonju
Korea to cover up to 100% of chip cluster infrastructure costs
South Korea will cover up to 100 percent of the cost of building power, water and other infrastructure for designated semiconductor clusters under enforcement rules approved by the Cabinet on Tuesday.
· Jo He-rim
UK band Massive Attack banned from Singapore over Palestinian flag at concert | The National
British band Massive Attack have said they are "surprised and disappointed" after two of their members were barred from performing in Singapore for displaying a Palestinian flag during a concert. Singaporean authorities had clarified previously that the country has clear rules on political expression and foreign nat…
· David Tusing