Nagoya mayor says sorry for Asian Games 'inconveniences'
JAPAN — Nagoya's mayor apologized to athletes on Wednesday for "inconveniences" at the Asian Games in the Japanese city following a string of complaints.
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Newest first · UTC+11:00U.K. accuses China of using academics to spy on AI and other tech research
LONDON – Britain’s MI5 spy agency issued an unprecedented alert on Wednesday to warn that a Chinese organization was involved in funding academic research into topics such as AI on behalf of Beijing’s state security service.
· Michael Holden
Just 13% of Cornell sexual misconduct claims lead to expulsion, dismissal – and the Ivy League school isn’t alone
The vast majority of Cornell University’s sexual misconduct claims don’t wind up getting investigated, while even fewer — a mere 13% — result in an accused student or staffer getting expelled or dismissed, according to a new report.
· Alex Oliveira
Hegseth taps Musk, Luckey, Gingrich to study future of war for US military
WASHINGTON — Bring in the sci-fi and history nerds.
· Ryan King
Maniac in a black top hat stabs 3 after food fight at NYC intersection: cops, sources
A top hat-wearing madman stabbed three men during a brutal clash over food at a major Lower East Side intersection early Wednesday, cops and sources said.
· Joe Marino, Amanda Woods
Hong Kong journalist arrested on sedition charge
Hong Kong police have arrested an independent journalist on suspicion of incitement by spreading disinformation, local media report.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Blakeman joins Jewish leaders in opposing Hochul-backed city takeover of historic NYC hospital
Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman opposes the Gov. Kathy Hochul-backed New York City takeover of Brooklyn’s financially ailing Maimonides hospital.
· Carl Campanile
World's tallest wind turbine in Germany reaches full height
BERLIN, Germany — A wind turbine being built in eastern Germany reached its full height of 365 meters (1,197 feet) Tuesday, making it the world's tallest, according to the company that built it.
· Agence France-Presse
Parents struggling without birthing services at key hospital
Topic:Pregnancy and Childbirth
· Rachel Hagan
Eiffel Tower boss to resign after female staff ‘sidelined’ during Hindu visit
Eiffel Tower operator chief Patrick Branco Ruivo will step down after female staff were sidelined during a visit by Hindu dignitaries Read Full Article at RT.com
· RT
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Patrick Branco Ruivo will step down after female employees were sidelined during a visit by a conservative Hindu group
· RT
What to know about the terrifying flydubai flight bound for Israel
Yaniv Hayoun, one of the men who helped incapacitate the attacker, arriving at Ben Gurion International Airport. (Reuters: Ammar Awad)
Family of girl who died of overdose in state care demands answers
The number of deaths of children known to child safety services have gone up almost 60 per cent in one year. (ABC News: Peter Gunders)
· Eden Gillespie
Trekkers helicoptered off mountains as more deadly landslides hit Nepal
Watch: Moment a government building collapses into a river in Nepal during floods
· Bbcnews
Patrick Clancy’s pregnant new wife Rachel Danis spotted in NYC for first time since couple’s big announcement
Patrick Clancy’s pregnant new wife Rachel Danis was spotted in the Big Apple Wednesday morning for the first time since the couple announced their plan to start a family.
· Natalie O'Neill
Trump’s $1.8 trillion AI summit table: All the execs who answered president’s call, and what they’re worth
WASHINGTON — It’s the richest table ever assembled.
· Ryan King
Indian smashes fastest-ever ODI double century in huge run chase
Shubman Gill led India in a huge run chase against the West Indies. (Getty Images: NurPhoto/Shubhajit Roy Karmakar)
'I love the sheep and the people' - Knitters flock to Shetland's wool week
Shetland Wool Week draw visitors from Scotland and further afield
· Bbcnews
Ohio woman sues hospital for allegedly amputating wrong leg during surgery
Sharon Jacks, 74, alleges hospital removed left leg instead of her right during below-the-knee amputation in 2025
· Lucy Campbell
Suspected Philly serial prostitute killer called himself ‘feminist’ eco-warrior in manifesto, hinted he smothered own mother
The pornographer owner of a Philadelphia “house of horrors” from which police recovered “snuff videos” depicting women being murdered published a rambling manifesto in which he ruthlessly mocked religious folks and fretted over global warming, a Post investigation reveals.
· Chadwick Moore
E-bike crash survivors share horror stories as scourge of lawless riders plagues NYC
Dozens of e-bike survivors living with life-changing injuries from the dangerous vehicles — and the loved ones of those who were killed in the wrecks — rallied on the steps of City Hall Wednesday to demand tighter enforcement on the deadly, unregulated scooters.
· Haley Brown, Matthew Fischetti, Katherine Donlevy
Trump defence chief says US slashed number of generals and admirals by 20%
Hegseth suggested the cuts hit officers who weren’t on board with ensuring the military was focused on war-fighting rather than ‘woke’ ideas
· Agence France-Presse
Trump defence chief says US slashed number of generals and admirals by 20%
Hegseth suggested the cuts hit officers who weren’t on board with ensuring the military was focused on war-fighting rather than ‘woke’ ideas
· Agence France-Presse
Employers should teach primary-age children about work, says Milburn
Children should be introduced to the world of work at the start of primary school, says the author of a major report into youth activity in the UK.
· Bbcnews
Rams get huge Puka Nacua boost ahead of showdown with Eagles
The Los Angeles Rams finally got some good news on Wednesday after a Sunday Night Football gut-punch game that saw nothing go their way.
· Michael Duarte
Pentagon to form new autonomous warfare command for drones | The National
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday announced the formation of a new military command to oversee and co-ordinate drone development and use in supporting overseas operations.
· The National
Gen Z and millennials turn to AI, gambling to try to tackle thousands in debt: study
Desperate Gen Zers and millennials are turning to online gambling and AI to claw their way out of crushing debt — in part because of the “approachability” and “judgement-free advice” from computers, according to a new survey.
· Daniel Cody
UK says there are strong indications Iran played a part in a security incident at a US-run air base
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Heritage listing for 'first of its kind' outback solar experiment
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· Kristina Rosengren
Chad Lowe’s father posts heartbreaking tribute to late granddaughter Fiona
Chad Lowe’s father, Charles “Chuck” Lowe, is honoring his late granddaughter, Fiona — just one day following the announcement of her death.
· Amanda Rubio
US targets China’s steel capacity at G20 days after Xi’s state visit
Jamieson Greer proposes new global framework that will encourage countries to strengthen trade barriers against steel imports
· Nayan Seth
US targets China’s steel capacity at G20 days after Xi’s state visit
Jamieson Greer proposes new global framework that will encourage countries to strengthen trade barriers against steel imports
· Nayan Seth
NASCAR truck driver ordered to pay $850K to lover’s ex-wife under NC’s ‘homewrecker law’
A NASCAR truck driver has been ordered to pay $850,000 for an affair she had with a married man — that ended up ending his 17-year marriage.
· Priscilla DeGregory
Trump administration files complaint against judges over media comments
The United States Justice Department has filed a misconduct complaint against seven federal judges in Minnesota who spoke publicly about the pressure their courts came under during President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.
· Al Jazeera Staff
In Nepal's flood zone, teachers mourn students who never returned
RASUWA, Nepal — Each morning at a school in flood-ravaged Nepal, teachers taking attendance are served a painful reminder of the disaster as they mark in red the names of students who never came back.
· Agence France-Presse
NYT exec attempted suicide twice during turbulent relationship, wife told him no one would love someone ‘as f—ed up as you’: docs
A slain New York Times tech executive tried to commit suicide twice during a turbulent period in his relationship, according to court records.
· Ross O'Keefe
'The living conditions are so bad': Ex-detainee's warning for Hiep Tran
By Victoria Pengilley
· Victoria Pengilley
Hegseth confirms plan to cut 20% of US top military brass and rails at ‘beardos, weirdos and wimps’
Amid latest extraordinary attack on diversity, US defense secretary also suggests military is retaining service personnel at ‘record’ rates
· Shrai Popat, Ariana Baio
Video shows women duke it out at SoCal Trader Joe’s over kids allegedly left in car
A parking-lot showdown at a Southern California Trader Joe’s is going viral after a concerned shopper confronted a mother over children allegedly left alone inside a car.
· Amanda Monahan
Mamdani promises to push pied-a-terre tax despite influx of new lawsuits
Mayor Zohran Mamdani will forge ahead with his controversial pied-a-terre tax rollout – despite a judge ordering the city to go back to the drawing board and essentially start from scratch.
· Hannah Fierick
Flydubai passenger describes putting attacker in chokehold after cockpit stabbing
Passengers on a flight to Israel have recounted how they subdued a pilot after he stabbed the other pilot and appeared to be trying to disable the plane, while others described the "terrifying" moment they thought they would die.
· Bbcnews
Environment minister urges new Greens leader to be constructive with Labor
Topic:Government and Politics
· Joshua Boscaini
Australia news live: ATO finds one-quarter of big firms pay zero tax; NDIS alternative Thriving Kids program begins
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· Nick Visser, Josh Taylor, Henry Belot, Jonathan Barrett
Trump unveils 3 projects under Korea's US investment plan
Package includes $22.3b power complex for AIDC, framework agreement on 8 US nuclear reactors and review of Seoul's possible participation in Alaska LNG project
· Jo He-rim
Pete Hegseth unveils plans for new US military base, touts ‘testosterone testing’ for warriors in Pentagon speech: ‘No wimps, no radicals’
WASHINGTON — A fired-up Secretary of War Pete Hegseth unveiled plans to construct the first new military base on US soil in over four decades and have state governors come before him on camera with “their best sales pitch.”
· Ryan King
Data shows childless adults spend more on toys than familes with kids — and an expert explains why
Today’s toy buyers are kids — at heart.Childless adults are beating out parents with kids as the top toy-buying demographic this year, according to data from Circana.Pokémon, Barbie, LEGO and Marvel super heroes are the top-selling brands, raking in billions from parents with kids — but even more from child-free con…
· Jared Downing
‘Cornell 7’ case renews scrutiny on NY’s ‘voluntary intoxication’ loophole
An antiquated New York law that shields rapists who target intoxicated victims is under renewed scrutiny in light of the “Cornell 7” case — but Assembly Democrats have long opposed a proposal to close the legal loophole, with one even referring to it as the “ruining drunk sex bill,” The Post has learned.
· Sofia Poznansky
‘I grabbed the terrorist’: How hero passengers helped save Flight FZ1073
A gruesome brawl was underway at the front of Flight FZ1073 when one passenger chose to force his way into the cockpit to prevent a disaster.
· David Crowe
Gas pipeline explodes in Syria, knocks three power plants offline
A gas pipeline has exploded in Syria, knocking three power plants offline and sparking a large fire, according to state-run news agency SANA.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Teenagers charged over bag snatches after allegedly targeting lone women
Two 16-year-old boys and an 18-year-old man have been charged after a group of youths allegedly carried out a series of bag snatches.