Chinese-Malaysian woman proud to find grandad honoured in China for secret WWII sacrifice
Kuang’s family only learned of his wartime service a decade ago when historical volunteers visited their home
· Alice Yan
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Chinese-Malaysian woman proud to find grandad honoured in China for secret WWII sacrifice
Kuang’s family only learned of his wartime service a decade ago when historical volunteers visited their home
· Alice Yan
A Clinton ‘scandal’ led to Trump-Russia probe, investigative journalist John Solomon tells to ‘Pod Force One’
An attempt to “neutralize” one of Hillary Clinton’s biggest weaknesses during her 2016 presidential campaign ultimately triggered the Russia collusion probe into President Trump, veteran journalist John Solomon explained in the latest episode of “Pod Force One.”
· Victor Nava
9/11 Memorial & Museum educates milestone 20M students for 25th anniversary: ‘Sacred obligation’
They’re too young to remember, but they’ll never forget.
· Katherine Donlevy
Hong Kong route linking Yau Ma Tei and Tseung Kwan O to fully open in December
Route 6’s completion to be marked by opening of key section of long-awaited Central Kowloon Route
· Cannix Yau
Hong Kong route linking Yau Ma Tei and Tseung Kwan O to fully open in December
Route 6’s completion to be marked by opening of key section of long-awaited Central Kowloon Route
· Cannix Yau
Syria arrests Hezbollah-linked cell and seizes rocket launchers | The National
Syrian security forces have arrested a three-man cell linked to the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah and dismantled rocket launchers in their possession in the southern Yarmouk river basin.
· Khaled Yacoub Oweis
Baghdad celebrates, Kurds concerned as US completes Iraq withdrawal
Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War
‘I wanted to live’: A Ukrainian orphan’s journey through Russian occupation
Kyiv, Ukraine – When the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine began, Denys Kostev was 18 and living in an orphanage in Kherson. Appalled by the war, he used to film social media videos decrying the invading Russian forces.
· Mansur Mirovalev
US ends troop mission in Iraq, Baghdad to celebrate Sovereignty Day on October 1
Some fear pro-Iran armed groups could expand in Iraq with the withdrawal of a US-led coalition originally deployed to fight Islamic State
· Agence France-Presse
US ends troop mission in Iraq, Baghdad to celebrate Sovereignty Day on October 1
Some fear pro-Iran armed groups could expand in Iraq with the withdrawal of a US-led coalition originally deployed to fight Islamic State
· Agence France-Presse
People switching to Novo's Wegovy pill from obesity injections kept losing weight in real-world study
People who switched from obesity injections to Novo's new Wegovy pill continued to lose weight after three months, according to an analysis of real-world data the company presented on Wednesday.
· Annika Kim Constantino
Israeli drone hits Gaza shelter as attacks wound six Palestinians despite ceasefire
Two children are among six Palestinians wounded in fresh Israeli attacks in Gaza despite the ceasefire, according to local sources cited by the official Wafa news agency.
· Middleeasteye
Singapore launches matchmaking service for government workers
The launch of FirstDate comes as the ageing nation wrestles with a record-low fertility rate
· Bbcnews
Mining couple have explosive gender reveal at Kalgoorlie's Super Pit
Topic:Pregnancy and Childbirth
· Jarrod Lucas
Dally M 2026 red carpet: Fashion from the stars of NRL and NRLW
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Dubai to award $1 million AI film prize at 1 Billion Followers summit | The National
A $1 million prize will be given for the best AI-generated film at Dubai's flagship social media summit.
· The National
Israel-bound flight diverted after pilots brawl – reports
An Israel-bound Flydubai flight has landed safely in Saudi Arabia after a reported cockpit fight triggered a hijacking alert Read Full Article at RT.com
· RT
Israel-bound flight diverted after death-dive and pilot stabbing: As it happened
A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv landed safely in Saudi Arabia after a reported cockpit fight triggered a hijacking alert and an Israeli military response
· RT
The US military says its withdrawal of troops from Iraq is complete
The US military announced on Wednesday that it has completed the withdrawal of its troops from Iraq, ending a 12-year mission to fight the Islamic State group.
· Associated Press
Passengers aboard diverted flydubai flight share details from moment of chaos in the sky
A flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv was diverted and made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday after a fight broke out between the pilot and co-pilot, prompting the activation of a distress signal.
· AMIR BOHBOT, AMIT AVITAN, YOAV ETIEL
Qual é o lugar dos jovens no combate à corrupção na CPLP?
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· João Carlos
Two-thirds of young Dem women say men are to blame for most of society’s problems: poll
Democratic women are far more likely to blame men for their problems than conservative women are — and less than a quarter of young Republican men blame their ills on women, a recent survey found.
· Alex Oliveira
In-law’s anger over HK$72 million flat sale drove murder of Abby Choi, court hears
Rift between Choi and former in-laws’ family began to grow after she tried to sell luxury flat at Kadooria residential estate, prosecution says
· Brian Wong
In-law’s anger over HK$72 million flat sale drove murder of Abby Choi, court hears
Rift between Choi and former in-laws’ family began to grow after she tried to sell luxury flat at Kadooria residential estate, prosecution says
· Brian Wong
Ramen, rain and realpolitik: the inside story of Japan’s historic cricket clash with India
World No 41 side faced political lobbying and mopping up after Typhoon Dujuan before taking on illustrious visitors
· Justinmccurry
Peter Murrell's legal aid withdrawn after embezzlement conviction
Peter Murrell's lawyer has said he will be able to repay the sum embezzled
· Bbcnews
US Congress votes to end production of the penny after 234 years, sending a bill to Trump
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The US Mint stopped making pennies in 2025, but legislation passed by the Senate and headed to President Donald Trump’s desk will formally end their production after 234 years.
· Associated Press
EGA and Gulftainer sign agreement to boost aluminium exports from UAE East Coast | The National
Emirates Global Aluminium, one of the UAE's largest non-oil industrial conglomerates, has signed an agreement with global ports operator Gulftainer to boost aluminium exports through the UAE’s eastern coast.
· Sarmad Khan
Youth detention workers reach in-principle pay deal with Qld government
Youth detention centre workers have reached an in-principle agreement with the Queensland government after a lengthy dispute. (ABC News: Mark Slade)
· Ned Hammond
Lovelyz's Jeong Ye-in to replace Ahn Ha-young in Netflix's 'The Trauma Code'
K-pop idol-actor reportedly cast as Cheon Jang-mi amid controversy over predecessor’s family history
· Lee Yoon-seo
Singapore beefs up rivalry with Hong Kong by picking 5 firms to boost equity market
Five global asset managers appointed to spearhead the plan aimed at lifting liquidity and expanding trading activity beyond blue-chip stocks
· Daisy Wu
Singapore beefs up rivalry with Hong Kong by picking 5 firms to boost equity market
Five global asset managers appointed to spearhead the plan aimed at lifting liquidity and expanding trading activity beyond blue-chip stocks
· Daisy Wu
Russia Extends Diesel Export Ban Until End of October
Russia has extended its ban on diesel exports for fuel producers until Oct. 31, the government said on Wednesday, adding further strain to a global energy market already rattled by the wars in Ukraine and Iran.
· The Moscow Times
Government Extends Diesel Export Ban Until End of October
The government repeatedly imposed curbs on gasoline and diesel exports to rein in rising fuel prices and tackle shortages.
· The Moscow Times
What we know about Cornell University frat house rape investigation
Watch: Why an investigation into alleged frat house gang rape is reopening
· Bbcnews
Israel-bound passenger plane makes emergency landing in Saudi Arabia
Israeli media say incident, which raised fears of possible hijacking, stemmed from feud between plane’s two pilots
· Associated Press in Tel Aviv
‘Today's ruling has killed our family once more’
The family of a teenage girl killed in Gwangju expressed anguish Wednesday after a court sentenced her killer to life imprisonment, rejecting their calls for the death penalty.
· Hwang Sun-jun
Hanwha Life to buy Acuon Capital stake for W440b
Hanwha Life Insurance agreed to buy a controlling stake in Acuon Capital for 440 billion won ($325.4 million), filling a gap in its financial services portfolio as it expands beyond insurance.
· Choi Ji-won
Tai O rope-ferry in Hong Kong ends service after 100 years – SCMP archive
The rope-guided ferry was the only way to cross a 15-metre creek in Tai O before the construction of a pedestrian bridge
· SCMP
Tai O rope-ferry in Hong Kong ends service after 100 years – SCMP archive
The rope-guided ferry was the only way to cross a 15-metre creek in Tai O before the construction of a pedestrian bridge
· SCMP
Hyundai Mobis to sell lighting business to OPmobility in W600b deal
French auto parts supplier OPmobility has agreed to acquire Hyundai Mobis' automotive lighting business in a deal valued at 600 billion won ($443.8 million), as the South Korean supplier seeks to sharpen its focus on core operations and future growth.
· Ahn Sung-mi
Celebrities' positive reviews of 'The Assassin(s)' spark online backlash
Lee Young-ae, Kim Go-eun’s social media flooded with backlash over ‘The Assassin(s)’ praise
· Lee Yoon-seo
What happens if pilots fight mid-flight? UAE law explained after violence on flydubai plane
A flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv was diverted for an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday amid initial reports of a violent confrontation between members of the flight crew.
· ELI LEON
Garbage truck driver charged over elderly pedestrian's death
Topic:Road Accidents and Incidents
· Andrea Mayes
WATCH: PISTON continues strike; Manibela calls off protest
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· The Manila Times
New Orleans judge files criminal case against CBS affiliate over reporting
Kimya Holmes’ lawsuit over a news segment on a real-estate transaction invokes law that no longer exists
· Ramon Antonio Vargas
4-winged fossil found in Liaoning challenges single origin of dinosaur flight
While both birds and some winged dinosaurs could fly, they built their ‘flying kit’ in a different order
· Holly Chik
4-winged fossil found in Liaoning challenges single origin of dinosaur flight
While both birds and some winged dinosaurs could fly, they built their ‘flying kit’ in a different order
· Holly Chik
They broke down an 87-year-old’s door with a battering ram. Then Spain erupted
Madrid: It took the best part of three hours for police officers to peel protesters from the pavement, break down the apartment door with a battering ram and serve an 87-year-old woman in a wheelchair with an eviction notice.
· James Badcock