‘Love relay’: lonely China cancer patient orders ‘company’ via food delivery platform
Introverted young woman with rare condition whose father works far away to fund treatment opens up thanks to kindness of strangers
· Zoey Zhang
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Philippines, Japan forge energy cooperation amid global crisis
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and former Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio reaffirmed their commitment to deepen cooperation on energy security and accelerate the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy, as global instability continued to disrupt supply systems.
· Catherine S. Valente
The Saudis used LIV Golf to try and win over Trump. The players were just rich pawns
The rumours turned out to be true and LIV Golf has lost its Saudi overdraft. If you care about a reunited professional golf world, you’ll say good riddance.
· Malcolm Knox
Academy Award winner's Oscar goes missing after blocked from taking it on flight
Oscar winner Pavel Talankin was forced to check his golden statuette for his documentary Mr Nobody Against Putin at a New York airport - and now it's missing.
· Regan Morris
Marcos vows better jobs, worker protection on Labor Day
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. vowed to expand job opportunities and strengthen labor protections, as he led the nation on Labor Day in paying tribute to the contributions of Filipino workers to the development of the country.
· Catherine S. Valente
Hundreds of Queensland Rail services to be halted amid pay dispute
Queensland commuters can expect fewer services to run from Tuesday. (ABC News: Patrick Williams)
A deadline for Trump to end the Iran war is looming. He may seek to get around it
Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War
· Elissa Steedman
Daughter of legendary director slams Erika Kirk, asks President Trump to ‘kill’ Turning Point USA
Vivian Kubrick, the daughter of legendary director Stanley Kubrick, unleashed a blistering social media tirade against Erika Kirk, calling her speech “ghastly,” “inauthentic,” and deeply unsettling in a post that quickly stirred backlash online.
· Daniel Farr
Iran ‘dying to make a deal’, US war costs soar: here’s what happened overnight
US President Donald Trump says only a few people know the status of talks with Tehran as war enters its third month
· Fan Chen
Iran ‘dying to make a deal’, US war costs soar: here’s what happened overnight
US President Donald Trump says only a few people know the status of talks with Tehran as war enters its third month
· Fan Chen
Yacht tourists, hikers drive ‘golden week’ optimism for Hong Kong eateries
Industry leader says 5 per cent year-on-year increase in business expected, adding that operators have ramped up manpower to cope with influx
· Oscar Liu
Yacht tourists, hikers drive ‘golden week’ optimism for Hong Kong eateries
Industry leader says 5 per cent year-on-year increase in business expected, adding that operators have ramped up manpower to cope with influx
· Oscar Liu
Hong Kong a key global hub for USDC cross-border payments: Circle CEO
Circle recently announced a partnership with Hong Kong-listed OSL Group to expand USDC offerings in the city
· Eunice Xu
Hong Kong a key global hub for USDC cross-border payments: Circle CEO
Circle recently announced a partnership with Hong Kong-listed OSL Group to expand USDC offerings in the city
· Eunice Xu
Texas worker buried alive in 210-degree tar after 50K-gallon tank ruptures in horrific catastrophe
A worker was horrifically buried alive under three feet of piping hot tar after a 50,000-gallon tank ruptured in Texas, according to authorities and reports.
· Zoe Hussain
Police say 14-year-old driver veered into oncoming traffic, injuring 10
Topic:Road Accidents and Incidents
· James C Taylor
PH, Singapore ink landmark carbon credits deal
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines and Singapore have formally signed a landmark agreement creating a legal framework for the generation and transfer of carbon credits, the Singapore Embassy in Manila announced Thursday evening.
· PNA
The struggle to get hold of medication in England is set to get worse
"It's just terrifying," Chloe says. "I get panic attacks." The 29-year-old has epilepsy and is struggling to get the drugs she needs to prevent life-threatening seizures.
· Chloe Hayward
Nearly 800K Afrin nasal spray bottles recalled after faulty packaging causes child safety risk
Bayer issued a recall for nearly 800,000 units of Afrin nasal spray bottles after the packaging was found not to be child-resistant on Thursday.
· Fox Business
Legal change promised after 'horrific' alleged stabbing of paramedic
Ambulance Victoria has called for a stronger deterrent to address attacks against paramedics. (ABC News: Margaret Burin)
Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen seen together for first time since start of domestic violence dispute
Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen reunited in court in Utah for the first time since their legal drama began in February.
· Audrey Rock
Chippies sell catfish as 'traditional fish supper'
Rogue chip shops have been passing off catfish as "traditional fish and chips" to cut down on costs, the BBC has learned.
· Daniel O'Donoghue
Carnival cruise passenger jumped to her death near Catalina Island after arguing with family
A woman who plunged from the balcony of a Carnival cruise ship near Catalina Island had been arguing with her family just moments before jumping to her death, according to a source familiar with the case.
· Ben Chapman
NBy Nathan Morris
Nathan Morris is a climate reporter based in Toowoomba, Queensland. He joined the ABC in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, in 2014, and his work has been nominated twice for a Walkley Award.
Stew Leonard’s finally settles serial panty thief lawsuit moments before trial was set to begin
Connecticut grocery chain Stew Leonard’s settled a decade-long lawsuit Wednesday over a depraved ex-employee swiping female coworkers’ underwear just as the trial was about to kick off.
· Daniel Cody
Restore Britain party refunds crypto project's donations
A new party launched by ex-Reform UK MP Rupert Lowe has said it has refunded donations from a cryptocurrency project, after concerns about the payments were raised with the Electoral Commission.
· Joshua Nevett
Band suspends tour after truck and instruments stolen in Oakland: ‘We’re heartbroken’
A Los Angeles-based band has suspended their tour after their truck and all their equipment inside was stolen in Oakland ahead of a show in the Bay Area.
· Katie Jerkovich
Surveillance footage shows gunman charging through officers
Property News: Suburbs where house values rose most in the past 12 months.
· Nick Pearson
How ‘rubbish’ Olympic medal inspired New Zealand star Ruby Tui’s rush to greatness
Olympic gold medallist and Women’s Rugby World Cup winner changing lives off the field following unsparing 2022 autobiography
· Paul McNamara
How ‘rubbish’ Olympic medal inspired New Zealand star Ruby Tui’s rush to greatness
Olympic gold medallist and Women’s Rugby World Cup winner changing lives off the field following unsparing 2022 autobiography
· Paul McNamara
What to do in Mexico City between Fifa World Cup games
Football will be the focus in June, when the Fifa World Cup kicks off in the Mexican capital, but with a tasty dining scene and numerous museums, there’s plenty to experience beyond the Azteca Stadium
· John Brunton
What to do in Mexico City between Fifa World Cup games
Football will be the focus in June, when the Fifa World Cup kicks off in the Mexican capital, but with a tasty dining scene and numerous museums, there’s plenty to experience beyond the Azteca Stadium
· John Brunton
Remembering SA's pain and battles behind the Murray-Darling Basin Plan
Topic:Water Resources
· Malcolm Sutton
Police charge man after stabbing attack on Jewish men in London
Following the attack, UK officials have raised the national terrorism threat. Source: AFP / Brook Mitchell
· Sbsaustralia
'A new historic chapter': First direct US-Venezuela flight in seven years touches down
US President Donald Trump ordered the reopening of commercial airspace over Venezuela in January. Source: Getty / Jesus Vargas
· Sbsaustralia
Inside Britney Spears’ fresh start after rehab release
Britney Spears is looking forward to a fresh start as she returns home from rehab.
· Vanessa Serna
How to check if you’re eligible for new Trump retirement accounts – and how much in matching contributions you can get
President Trump signed an executive order Thursday aimed at getting tens of millions of American workers enrolled in retirement accounts.
· Victor Nava
Trump, Melania heap compliments on King Charles, Queen Camilla after royal couple’s lackluster Mamdani meeting: lipreader
President Trump and First Lady Melania showered the British royal couple with compliments Thursday after they got a lukewarm reception from Mayor Mamdani in New York City.
· Natalie O'Neill
Disney turns kids into superheroes for heartwarming ‘Avengers’ Make-a-Wish extravaganza
Disney is known for making dreams come true, but on Wednesday, it was all about wishes.
· Katcy Stephan
Venice Biennale jury resigns days before start of exhibition
The entire jury of the Venice Biennale has resigned just nine days before the inauguration of the prestigious art event, amid growing tensions over the return of Russia for the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
· Sarah Rainsford
Armed WHCD suspected shooter Cole Allen seen bolting through metal detector in new, high-quality video
The Justice Department on Thursday released the clearest footage yet of White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting suspect Cole Allen charging the Washington Hilton ballroom security checkpoint as part of the alleged assasination attempt against President Trump.
· Victor Nava
Dem Senate candidate voted in California after moving to Michigan ‘permanently’
A US Senate candidate in Michigan is under fire for past social media posts where she not only looked down on “Middle America” but also proclaimed her love for California — so much so that she even voted in California elections while supposedly in Michigan.
· Titus Wu
Police urge long weekend safety after spate of fatal crashes
Topic:Road Accidents and Incidents
· Meghan Dansie
New footage shows how Trump dinner gunman charged through security in four seconds
New footage released by prosecutors shows the four chaotic seconds when a gunman burst from a hotel doorway and charged through a security checkpoint as President Donald Trump was attending a press gala.
· Max Matza
Reporters Without Borders slam Israel for ‘abducting’ journalists
International advocacy group Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has accused Israel of kidnapping journalists traveling on board of the Gaza-bound activist flotilla intercepted by the Israeli Navy on Thursday.
· RT