Hong Kong to legislate against persistent child sexual abuse and ‘cyberflashing’
Security Bureau says government will include targeted offences in sex offence amendment bill after public and legal groups express broad support
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Newest first · UTC+11:00‘Bad to the Bone’: How Russia Purged Opposition Candidates From the Ballot
George Thorogood & The Destroyers' 1982 hit "Bad to the Bone" may be best known for soundtracking car commercials and dimly lit games of pool.
· Leyla Latypova
Pakistan ready to implement Mecca pact with Saudi Arabia and Turkey, defence minister says
Pakistan has said it is ready to implement its defence agreement with Saudi Arabia and Turkey, amid recent Houthi attacks.
· Middleeasteye
Self-funded campuses favoured in Hong Kong’s new university towns
Education chief Christine Choi says institutions may seek government loans to build campuses, but those that do not will be given priority
· William Yiu
Self-funded campuses favoured in Hong Kong’s new university towns
Education chief Christine Choi says institutions may seek government loans to build campuses, but those that do not will be given priority
· William Yiu
Macalintal to Marcos: Veto bill postponing BSKE
MANILA, Philippines — Election lawyer Romulo Macalintal on Thursday urged President Marcos to veto the measure postponing the Nov. 2 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE), adding he wants to be personally heard by Marcos regarding the matter.
· Luisa Cabato
Ohio bike shop offers refuge and community to Mauritanian immigrants
Lockland had for decades been home to a small population of West Africans who’d come to Ohio in the 1990s because of political and racial oppression in Mauritania. The government was executing and exiling Black citizens; some had escaped slavery.
· AfricaNews
999 callers can send real-time audio, video data to police from 2028: Chris Tang
Security minister reveals timeline for upgrades to emergency call services, a day after new features announced in Hong Kong policy address
· Simpson Cheung
999 callers can send real-time audio, video data to police from 2028: Chris Tang
Security minister reveals timeline for upgrades to emergency call services, a day after new features announced in Hong Kong policy address
· Simpson Cheung
Donald Trump must realise America cannot deal with Iran on its own | The National
By now, it should be obvious that US policy towards Iran has hit a wall.
· Bilal Saab
Los abucheos empiezan en el Man United tras otro turbulento inicio de temporada
El técnico del Manchester United Michael Carrick (derecha) tras el partido contr Brighton en la Copa de la Liga inglesa, el miércoles 16 de septiembre de 2026, en Manchester. (AP Foto/Dave Thompson)
· James Robson
Immunity of Greek ex-commissioner lifted amid Qatargate probe
ATHENS — Greece’s parliament voted Thursday to lift the immunity of ex-commissioner and current New Democracy lawmaker Dimitris Avramopoulos after Belgian authorities issued an arrest warrant in connection with the Qatargate scandal.
· Nektaria Stamouli
Greek parliament lifts immunity of ex-Commissioner amid EU 'Qatargate' probe
Greece's parliament lifted the immunity of one of the country's former European Commissioners on Thursday, clearing the way for further action by authorities investigating the "Qatargate" corruption case, one of the biggest scandals to hit the European Union.
· REUTERS
New taxes crucial to preserve EU budget, says Irish PM
DUBLIN — Brussels needs new taxes to avert major cuts to its next seven-year budget, Ireland’s Prime Minister Micheál Martin said Thursday.
· Gregorio Sorgi
Canada's PM Carney pushes 'new alliance' with EU despite Trump threats
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney shrugged off a threat of US retaliation on Thursday as he pitched a "new alliance" with Europe as a bulwark against outside pressures, in a closely watched speech to the European Parliament.
· AFP
Sweden’s PM Kristersson resigns after left-wing wins slim majority in election
Magdalena Andersson’s left-wing bloc, splintered over ideological differences, faces laborious negotiations to form the new government
· Agence France-Presse
Sweden’s PM Kristersson resigns after left-wing wins slim majority in election
Magdalena Andersson’s left-wing bloc, splintered over ideological differences, faces laborious negotiations to form the new government
· Agence France-Presse
Umbrella union to join gov't-proposed talks amid push to roll back some labor rules
SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- A major umbrella union said Thursday it will join a government-proposed "social dialogue" on issues over an envisioned special bill aimed at rolling back some labor rules, including the 52-hour workweek limit at megascale semiconductor clusters.
· Kim Seung-yeon
Attorneys for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs drop music mogul, alleging unpaid legal bills
The musician is serving a 50-month federal prison term for prostitution-related offenses
· Richardluscombe
Sweden prime minister to resign as left-wing bloc seals narrow election win
Sweden’s prime minister says he will resign after the left-wing opposition secured a narrow victory in the country’s general election, though it faces tough negotiations ahead to form a coalition government.
Klopp wants to 'reclaim' flag amid German elections
Jurgen Klopp was Liverpool manager from 2015 to 2024
· Bbcsport
Swedish PM Kristersson to resign after losing election
Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson will resign after losing the country's parliamentary election, he said on Thursday, following the announcement of a final vote count.
· REUTERS
'Our fate will be decided in Jerusalem, not Ramallah': Palestinians look ahead to Israeli elections
A little over a month before Israelis head to the polls, Palestinians in the West Bank are watching the Israeli elections with keen anticipation.
· DANA BEN-SHIMON
Canada’s Carney pushes ‘new alliance’ with EU despite Trump threats
Brussels – Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney shrugged off a threat of U.S. retaliation Thursday as he pitched a “new alliance” with Europe as a bulwark against outside pressures, in a closely watched speech to the European Parliament.
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UAE interest rates set to rise but did borrowing get easier when they were low? | The National
The UAE Central Bank on Wednesday raised its interest rates by 25 basis points in line with the US Federal Reserve, which increased its rate for the first time since 2023.
· Katy Gillett
Canada’s Carney welcomes EU’s associated membership proposal
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has welcomed the prospect of his country becoming the European Union’s first associate member, saying such an alliance is aimed to be a “beacon for democracies” and not to “dominate others”.
Syrian court sentences three linked to coastal violence
A Syrian court has issued its first verdicts linked to mass killings in coastal areas last year, with two supporters of the deposed government receiving a death sentence and life in prison, according to the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA).
· Al Jazeera Staff
Canada welcomes EU proposal to become 'associate member'
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has welcomed the European Union's ambition for Canada to become its first "associate member", calling for closer cooperation on defence, critical minerals and energy security.
· Bbcnews
Mark Carney calls for ‘deep cooperation’ between Canada and EU in Strasbourg address
Polling shows overwhelming majority of Canadians support closer ties with Europe, says prime minister
· Jennifer Rankin
Swedish PM Kristersson resigns after election loss
Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has resigned after his ruling right-wing bloc was narrowly defeated by the centre-left opposition in the country's general election.
· Bbcnews
Iran protest crackdown amounted to crimes against humanity, UN mission says | The National
A UN-backed fact-finding mission has said that the Iranian government's crackdown on the 2025-2026 protests involved gross violations that amounted to crimes against humanity.
· The National
Sweden's left bloc wins power after divisive election | The National
Sweden's Social Democratic Party leader Magdalena Andersson has regained power after a close general election fought largely on migration issues.
· Damien McElroy
Albanese government considers ‘world-leading’ ban on smart glasses in public office and buildings
Minister for public service says the devices pose ‘legitimate privacy and security concerns’ in commonwealth-run workplaces
· Luca Ittimani
Smart glasses ban looms as Labor sets out new AI rules
The federal government is considering national AI standards. (ABC News: Kylie Silvester)
· Clare Armstrong
Albanese puts cyber safety at heart of bid for UN Security Council seat
Australia will put technology and online safety at the heart of its campaign for a seat on the United Nations Security Council as Anthony Albanese prepares to argue that cyberattacks, artificial intelligence and digital threats are becoming matters of international peace and security.
· Rob Harris
Carney to Trump: No one tells Canadians what to do
STRASBOURG — Canada’s warming relationship with the EU “is a positive” process and Ottawa will not be cowed into abandoning the relationship, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday.
· Zoya Sheftalovich
French interior minister accused of drug-smearing pro-Palestinian MEP
French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez is under fire over allegations that he helped fuel a false drug story about MEP and prominent pro-Palestine activist Rima Hassan while she was in custody over a social media post.
· RT
French interior minister accused of drug-smearing pro-Palestinian MEP
French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez is under fire over allegations that he helped fuel a false drug story about MEP and prominent pro-Palestine activist Rima Hassan.
· RT
Hostage's father calls for Netanyahu to seek forgiveness from victims ahead of Yom Kippur
Rabbi Elchanan Danino, father of slain hostage Ori Danino, called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday to seek forgiveness from those killed, saying ahead of Yom Kippur that remorse must precede any request for forgiveness in an interview with 103FM.
· 103FM
Netanyahu defense asks court to summon former A-G Avichai Mandelblit to testify before election
Former attorney-general Avichai Mandelblit, who authorized the investigations of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and later decided to indict him, could take the witness stand in Netanyahu’s criminal trial weeks before the election. Netanyahu’s defense asked the Jerusalem District Court on Thursday to summon him.
· SARAH BEN-NUN
Haredi parties plan to remain outside government coalition until draft law is resolved
The haredi (ultra-Orthodox) parties are preparing for the possibility of a dramatic shift in their political strategy after the elections, initially refraining from recommending a candidate for prime minister and remaining outside the coalition that is formed, while the new government is forced to deal with the cris…
· ANNA BARSKY
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Todd Boehly y Mark Walter venden acciones de Chelsea. Clearlake ya tiene control total
Todd Boehly, dueño de Chelsea, durante el partido entre Chelsea y Leicester en la Liga Premier, el 9 de marzo de 2025. (AP Foto/Dave Shopland)
Hezbollah withdraws from gov't confidence vote to 'save face' as MPs confront lawmakers over war
The Lebanese Parliament renewed confidence in Prime Minister Nawaf Salam’s government on Wednesday, with 68 lawmakers voting in favor despite some Hezbollah lawmakers withdrawing from the session and heated exchanges involving other members of the Shiite bloc, according to official statements and recordings of the s…
· DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
Eisenkot leads most polls, but Netanyahu shortens distance, according to some of the top pollers
Five polls published on Wednesday night showed a divided political landscape, with Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar holding a slight advantage over Likud at the party level, but with no clear outcome between the blocs.
· MAARIV
Sweden’s left-leaning opposition wins a narrow majority in national election
Social Democrats party leader Magdalena Andersson speaks during the Social Democrats’ election night watch party, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Stockholm. (Jonas Ekströmer/TT News Agency via AP)
Sweden’s left wins razor-thin election victory
Four days after voting ended in one of the closest elections in Swedish history, the count is finally done, pointing to a new center-left government and a comeback for former Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson.
· Tim Ross
‘So many loopholes’: Democratic House leader Jeffries flags concerns over Russia sanctions bill – US politics live
Jeffries said the legislation had so many loopholes that sanctions harming Russia might not be applied
· Tom Ambrose
Explosive report exposes ‘dangerous imbalance’ in law school pipeline shaping how election cases are decided
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· Fox News
Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75% but warns war could force future rises
Central bank announces surprise plan to sell billions of pounds in government bonds back to the Treasury
· Richard Partington