Move to stop charges for parents to sit by children on flights
The government says it will ensure parents cannot be charged for sitting next to their children on planes if new powers get approval in Parliament.
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Newest first · UTC+11:00PNP probes source of fake shooting report at Cavite university
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) launched an investigation to identify the source of false claims about an alleged mass shooting at De La Salle University-Dasmariñas in Cavite and determine whether the report was deliberately fabricated.
· Izel Abanilla
Greene joins Cats as AFL teams make off-season moves
Toby Greene has signed a three-year deal with Geelong. (Getty Images: AFL Photos/Jason McCawley)
Georgia diner calls 911 to try to dodge $63 Red Lobster bill, cops say
A man tried to dodge his dinner bill by faking a medical emergency and calling 911 at a Georgia Red Lobster last week, according to authorities.
· Daniel Cody
Ethiopia and Eritrea sever diplomatic ties as northern fighting escalates
Tensions between the two African neighbours reach crisis point amid fears of renewed full-scale war in the Tigray region
· Agence France-Presse
Ethiopia and Eritrea sever diplomatic ties as northern fighting escalates
Tensions between the two African neighbours reach crisis point amid fears of renewed full-scale war in the Tigray region
· Agence France-Presse
DNC sues Trump admin over voting change for Americans abroad
The Democratic National Committee on Thursday filed a lawsuit alleging that President Donald Trump’s administration secretly changed a postcard used by U.S. citizens overseas in a way that makes it harder to register to vote.
· Associated Press
Havel's democratic legacy echoes in S. Korea
Vaclav Havel, the dissident playwright who helped lead the former Czechoslovakia's peaceful transition from communist rule, is being remembered in Seoul at a former interrogation site that became a symbol of South Korea's own fight for democracy.
· Sanjay Kumar
Lee warns of further action unless Ukraine apologizes, admits secrecy of POW deal
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
Qld government takes data centre approvals from councils to avoid 'inconsistency'
David Crisafulli says Queensland has a set of firm requirements for data centres. (ABC News: Matt Roberts)
· Grace Nakamura
Louisiana brothers charged for raising funds for Hamas through social media scam - report
According to unsealed documents, Louisiana brothers Abdel and Omar Adhami and Florida resident Raed Yousef were all accused of contributing to the Hamas financing network.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Notorious alleged WA drug kingpin who fled to Colombia arrested by Interpol
Topic:Organised Crime
· Cason Ho
'Snowball effect' hitting as companies react to rates rise, growing costs
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· Olivia Nunes Malek
Primary school 'devastated' by suspected theft of kid goats
Topic:Rural and Remote Communities
· Annie Brown
'Very violent' home invasions targeted woman home alone, police say
Superintendent Virginia Gorman condemned the "excessive violence" used in home invasions that allegedly targeted women home alone. (ABC News)
5, US to send third aircraft carrier towards Iran: US official to Al Jazeera
The United States is deploying a third US aircraft carrier to the waters around Iran, a US official told Al Jazeera, as the war enters its eighth month and both sides weigh escalation and diplomatic engagement.
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Seoul warns 'further action' if Ukraine does not apologise over prisoner-of-war row
President Lee Jae Myung also accused Kyiv of "attempting to provoke a war on the Korean Peninsula"
· Bbcnews
Christa Pike in ‘life-saving care’ after botched Tennessee execution
Lawyers for death-row inmate demand clemency after two doses of lethal drug fail to kill her
· Agence France-Presse
Christa Pike in ‘life-saving care’ after botched Tennessee execution
Lawyers for death-row inmate demand clemency after two doses of lethal drug fail to kill her
· Agence France-Presse
Grammy presses on with Asian pop category despite controversy
The CEO of the Recording Academy released a statement and confirmed that Grammy Awards’ Asian pop category will debut in 2027 as planned.
· Hwang You-mee
Monetary policymakers should not raise interest rates higher | The National
As the Iran war keeps rattling oil prices, global monetary policymakers fear persistent inflation requires fast action to cool it, sparking interest rate rises and speculation about more ahead. It is all wrong and misguided. Not only is sustained “tightening” unnecessary, but it is also a mistake that risks harming …
· Ken Fisher
Virginia State University accused of eliminating Christian student ministries while Muslim groups remain on campus
Virginia State University (VSU) is facing a federal lawsuit from two Christian student organizations that say the school stripped them of their official campus status and placed them under the direct authority of a university-appointed minister.
· Fox News
SHINee's Onew teams up with Zico for solo single
Onew of SHINee collaborated with singer and producer Zico for his solo single "Tic Tac Toe," according to the former's agency, Griffin Entertainment, Friday.
· Hwang You-mee
Beau Lamarre-Condon jury played Triple Zero call from day of alleged murders
Beau Lamarre-Condon has pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder. (Supplied: Liam Mendes)
· Jamie Mckinnell
Unification Minister calls on Pyongyang to meet to discuss MDL
Minister says resuming loudspeaker broadcasts 'irresponsible and extremely dangerous'
· Choi He-suk
Son Suk-ku stars in Netflix's cross-border thriller 'The Blue Road'
Son, Eita Nagayama headline Korea-Japan murder mystery adapted from comic, premiering Nov. 20
· Lee Yoon-seo
Brazil's Flavio Bolsonaro bows out of final pre-election debate
RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro on Thursday dropped out of the final televised debate ahead of a tense first round of voting, accusing the electoral court of "censorship."
· Agence France-Presse
California mayor accused of running booze-soaked city hall, showing up drunk, harassing staff and hurling slurs
Anaheim’s mayor is facing an extraordinary workplace complaint from her own chief of staff that paints a picture of booze, alleged harassment and political-business-as-usual gone badly off the rails.
· Daniel Farr
Piastri likens track to 'sandpaper' as F1 returns to Malaysia
Oscar Piastri believes tyre degradation will be a big factor in this weekend's F1 grand prix. (Getty Images: LAT Images/Alex Pantling)
Nishikori bows out for final time in Tokyo as crowd salutes Japanese trailblazer
Kei Nishikori’s final match before retirement ended in a 6-4, 6-4 loss to American Frances Tiafoe in the Japan Open first round on Thursday, as an adoring crowd in Tokyo rose to salute the former world No. 4 and Japanese trailblazer.
· Shrivathsa Sridhar
S. Korea to step up talks with U.S. on key security issues for 'tangible' results: FM
SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said Friday that South Korea...
· Oh Seok-min
NY's governor appoints special prosecutor in Cornell frat rape investigation
Cornell students voice frustration at public hearing over rape case
· Bbcnews
US announces $24.4B contract to speed up missile production
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Pentagon on Thursday announced the award of a $24.4 billion contract for Raytheon to accelerate production of SM-6 missiles as Washington works to replace the large amount of munitions expended during the Iran war.
· Agence France-Presse
Australia says platforms like Steam and Roblox have 'significant' child safety gaps
eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant says gaming platforms must "lift their game" on child safety
· Bbcnews
Baltimore Rock Opera Society boots white boss after she sports cornrows at Burning Man
A Baltimore opera group ousted its recently hired white executive director after she sparked an uproar for sporting cornrows at Burning Man.
· Daniel Cody
Which states get a public holiday on Monday?
Some people are set to enjoy a long weekend, but not every state and territory will have a public holiday on Monday. (ABC News: Dannielle Maguire)
· Dannielle Maguire
Ukrainian teen recounts brainwashing to become Moscow's 'poster child'
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· Kathryn Diss
After ‘Jiro Dreams of Sushi,’ ‘Mitani’ tells a different sushi story in San Sebastian
San Sebastian, Spain – Japanese filmmakers took home several prizes at last week’s San Sebastian International Film Festival in Spain. Maha Harada’s directorial debut, “In My Father’s Room,” won the FIPRESCI and Ateneo Guipuzcoano awards, while Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s “All of a Sudden” won the RTVE Otra Mirada prize.
· Erik Augustin Palm
Beau Lamarre-Condon asked police investigator about murder of Lilie James day before shootings, court hears
Lamarre-Condon asked fellow officer if Paul Thijssen ‘would have gotten away with’ James’s murder if he hadn’t subsequently killed himself
· Kat Wong
Korea’s centenarian population grows over 30% in 4 years
Women outnumber men roughly 5 to 1 among Korea’s centenarians
· Park Han-na
Sydney Airport suffers 4th near-miss in 2026 forcing plane to brake hard
A major international airport is facing mounting scrutiny after investigators released preliminary findings into a series of runway incidents and near-collisions.
· Fox News
S. Korea denied 8th straight gold in women's team recurve archery, takes silver
South Korea came up short in its bid for an eighth straight Asian Games gold medal in the women's team event in recurve archery on Friday, settling for silver after a narrow loss to India.
· Yonhap
‘Surrounded by total love’: China director, 75, criticised for 5th child plan with wife
Critics question Du’s age and accuse the couple of using childbirth as a publicity stunt
· Zoey Zhang
‘Surrounded by total love’: China director, 75, criticised for 5th child plan with wife
Critics question Du’s age and accuse the couple of using childbirth as a publicity stunt
· Zoey Zhang
Style Edit: Anteprima finds curiosity in everyday dressing with its SS27 collection
Creative director Izumi Ogino takes inspiration from Alice in Wonderland, blending romance and practicality with playful, versatile fashion
· SCMP Style Reporter
Style Edit: Anteprima finds curiosity in everyday dressing with its SS27 collection
Creative director Izumi Ogino takes inspiration from Alice in Wonderland, blending romance and practicality with playful, versatile fashion
· SCMP Style Reporter
Putin’s hopes for ‘productive’ Apec fan talk of summit with Xi and Trump
Observers say a meeting between the three leaders in Shenzhen is possible but would rest on some groundwork
· Cao Jiaxuan