Malaysians choose family over shopping or holidays, domestic travel data shows
The dominance of family-related travel has presented opportunities for hotels, local attractions.
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Bolsonaro beats expectations in Brazil presidential vote, faces Lula in runoff
A victory for Senator Flavio Bolsonaro would extend a wave of wins across Latin America by right-wing candidates aligned with US President Donald Trump, while Lula's reelection could be a challenge for Washington
· Mia Gonzalez
Bank of America has a warning for Australia's $4.5 trillion superannuation sector
Interest rates are approaching levels that would hurt Australia's economy and the retirement savings managed by major superannuation funds, according to the Bank of America's head of interest rates strategy.
· David Taylor
How India became dangerously addicted to Chinese imports
India’s toy shops provide an unlikely barometer by which to measure its economic relationship with China.
· Bbcnews
Yeo makes World Cup call, Walker earns Kangaroos spot
The grand final sides feature in the Kangaroos squad for the Rugby League World Cup, with James Tedesco back in and Sydney's Sam Walker and Newcastle's Bradman Best among six debutants.
US withdraws all bomber planes from UK airbase — Pentagon
WASHINGTON, United States — The Pentagon confirmed reports Sunday that the United States has withdrawn all B-1 bomber planes from Royal Air Force Fairford, the UK airbase where a suspicious incident triggered nearby evacuations.
· Agence France-Presse
Two missing after fishing boat capsizes off Jeju
A fishing boat carrying 11 sailors capsized in the early hours of Monday near Jeju Island. Rescue authorities have since been searching for the captain and one of the sailors, who remain missing. The Jeju Coast Guard at 3:04 a.m. received a report that a 29-ton boat had capsized in waters off nearby Chagwido Island,…
· Yoon Min-sik
Pacific nations take centre stage at 'pre-COP' climate summit
NADI, Fiji — The UN 'pre-COP' climate gathering kicked off on Monday in the Fijian city of Nadi, where Pacific leaders are seeking to draw the world's attention to life on the frontline of climate change.
· Agence France-Presse
Hyundai Group chief reappointed honorary governor of North Chungcheong Province
Hyundai Group Chair Hyun Jeong-eun has been reappointed honorary governor of North Chungcheong Province, extending her service in the advisory role she first took on in 2020, the group said Monday. North Chungcheong Province Gov. Shin Yong-han presented Hyun with an appointment plaque at Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul…
· Lim Ye-jin
Trump unveils 'Super Intelligence Force' to oversee AI policy
The US president said his national intelligence chief will lead the group as worries over AI grow.
· Bbcnews
Man shot dead after crashing car and allegedly pointing gun at NSW police
Officers were responding to reports a car had driven into a tree 84km north of Yass on SundayGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA man has been shot dead by police in regional New South Wales after allegedly aiming a loaded rifle at officers responding to a car crash.NSW police were responding…
· Stephanie Convery
New movie corrects the record on Tenzing Norgay's Everest climb
Australian filmmaker Jennifer Peedom fell in love with the Himalayas as a young woman. She is now retelling its most famous story.
One Nation to establish headquarters in multimillion dollar Brisbane office bought by Gina Rinehart
Barnaby Joyce defends move, saying party will lease space from mining billionaire’s company at commercial ratesOne Nation celebrated stunning success in Queensland in 1998 – then it all fell apart. What happened?Listen to episode 4 of The Populist podcastGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastBar…
· Sarah Basford Canales
FBI chief Kash Patel and country singer Alexis Wilkins announce engagement
FBI Director Kash Patel is engaged to his country singer girlfriend, Alexis Wilkins, the pair announced in a post to X on Sunday evening. Wilkins, 27, posted a black-and-white photo of herself standing with Patel, 46, flashing her hand in front of them to show off her ring with the caption: “Went and got the law inv…
· Associated Press
FBI chief Kash Patel and country singer Alexis Wilkins announce engagement
Pair share social media post as country artist quips she ‘got the law involved’.
· Associated Press
U.S. removes B-1 bombers from U.K. base amid security concerns
The New York Times, citing two unnamed U.S. officials, reported that the withdrawal had been carried out with unusual swiftness and urgency.
· Svea Herbst-bayliss
US Marine arrested over killing of woman in Okinawa
A US Marine stationed in Okinawa has been arrested on suspicion of robbing and killing a Japanese woman in a hotel Read Full Article at RT.com
· RT
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Japan has protested to Washington after a US Marine was arrested on suspicion of robbing and killing a woman in Okinawa
· RT
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Extreme heat putting pregnant women, newborns at risk — UN climate chief
NADI, Fiji — Extreme heat is putting pregnant mothers and their newborns at increasing risk, United Nations climate chief Simon Stiell will warn on Monday.
· Agence France-Presse
Kyle Tucker’s first season with Dodgers coming full circle
Kyle Tucker started the season as the Dodgers’ No. 2 hitter. There’s a chance he ends it batting in that spot. No joke. By the time the Dodgers reach the World Series, Kyle Tucker — yes, that Kyle Tucker — could be back in the heart of their order. That probably won’t happen over the...
· Dylan Hernandez
Nearly 1,500 migrants arrive in Myanmar from Malaysia despite UN warnings
Malaysia continues mass refugee deportations despite warnings from the UN about unsafe conditions in an active war zone.
They survived World War II and lost decades, but not 2026. Japan's century-old businesses are disappearing at a record pace
Japan’s century-old businesses face mounting pressures from rising costs, labor shortages, a shrinking market and succession challenges.
· Jenny Lee
Bolsonaro defies expectations in Brazil presidential vote to face Lula in run-off
Brazilian senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of the far-right former leader Jair Bolsonaro, has finished ahead of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in the country's election, which will go to a run-off in three weeks.
Tom Cruise movie Digger bombs at box office, Verity takes top spot
Movie star Tom Cruise suffers one of the worst debuts of his career with his new movie Digger.
· Mawunyo Gbogbo
Walters unveils 23-man Kangaroos squad
Kangaroos coach Kevin Walters names his squad for the Rugby League World Cup.
Dazzling Daryz thrills to win back to back Arc de Triomphes
LONDON (Reuters) -- Daryz clinched a historic victory over Bay City Roller to win his second consecutive Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp on Sunday, becoming the first colt to do so in nearly half a century. Bay City Roller defied his 28-1 odds to run a valiant race after taking the lead two furlongs from home…
· Edwin Choi
Ethiopia’s forces retake Mekelle amid renewed Tigray fighting
The capture of Tigray’s regional capital revives fears of another prolonged conflict, displacement and crisis.
Auction clearance rate sinks to three-month low as property market slows
Australia's auction clearance rate has slumped to a three-month low, while new data shows the number of unsold homes has surged by more than 20 per cent in the past year.
· Alex Turner Cohen
Ukraine war briefing: Germany’s Merz pledges €1bn in military aid to Kyiv as Russia ramps up attacks
German chancellor also announces €350m for repairs to energy sector as Moscow targets Ukrainian infrastructure before winter. What we know on day 1,685Germany won’t be intimidated into dropping its support for Ukraine, chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Sunday as he announced €1bn ($1.1bn) in military aid during a vi…
· Guardian staff and agencies
HKU eyes Northern Metropolis expansion to boost research capacity, attract talent
The University of Hong Kong (HKU) is looking to secure more laboratory space in the Northern Metropolis university town to expand its research capacity and attract talent, its new vice-president for research has said. Professor Anderson Shum Ho-cheung, who took up the vice presidency in August, also called for more …
· Kristen Cheung
HKU eyes Northern Metropolis expansion to boost research capacity, attract talent
New research vice-president Anderson Shum says megaproject offers space HKU needs for hardware such as new dry and wet labs.
· Kristen Cheung
Couple buys $1,825,000 Erskineville house as vendor cuts reserve price
The engaged couple bought the three-bedroom home the day before their wedding, and got a $25,000 discount in the process.
· Carmen Forward
Former Bachelor star Sam Wood charged with domestic violence
Police arrested 46-year-old in Noosa and charged him with assault occasioning bodily harm and strangulation in a domestic settingGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe fitness influencer and reality TV star Sam Wood has been charged in Queensland with domestic violence offences.The personal t…
· Stephanie Convery
Hundreds of schools to shut Monday as student protests rock France
French high school students say their studies are being ruined by grievances including high teacher absence rates and dilapidated facilities.
· No Author
Flydubai co-pilot planned to crash plane into airport, Israeli media reports
The flydubai co-pilot allegedly tells investigators he intended to continue flying normally before crashing into the main airport in Israel.
The Conservative Party has a bold agenda – but there’s a problem
The leader of the Conservative Party is trying to sell voters an unpopular truth when cost of living concerns are high.
· David Crowe
Laotian man freed from eSwatini jail 14 months after US third-country deportation
A Laotian citizen deported by the United States to eSwatini under Donald Trump administration’s immigration crackdown was released from a maximum-security prison in the African nation on Sunday after being held there for more than a year, his lawyer said. Phone Chomsavanh was among five immigrants deported to eSwati…
· Associated Press
Laotian man freed from eSwatini jail 14 months after US third-country deportation
Around 500 have been deported to African countries that are not their home nations since the third-country programme began last year.
· Associated Press
Arrestee, 54, dies after experiencing medical episode in custody at NYC precinct
Reginald Newkirk, 54, was arrested on Friday for criminal possession of a controlled substance and had been awaiting arraignment when his health declined.
· Zoe Hussain
Yemen’s Saudi-backed government launches military drive to retake all Houthi-held territory
The announcement came hours after Iranian-backed Houthis reportedly cut a vital supply route to besieged city of TaizYemen’s Saudi-backed government has announced the start of a new military operation to retake all territory held by the Houthis, even as the militant group made fresh gains on the ground, reportedly e…
· Guardian staff and agencies
Richmond investment property sells for $1.22m, down $220,000 from six years ago
A first home buying couple purchased the well-presented house, which sold below its published reserve price.
· Elizabeth Redman
Four African leaders issue joint declaration as Ethiopia war escalates
Egyptian, Eritrean, Somali and Sudanese leaders also call for talks to end the civil war in Sudan.
· Faisal Ali
IPL stars dominate India’s Hong Kong Cricket Sixes squad
The Hong Kong Cricket Sixes is set for a “quantum leap forward” after headliners India announced a squad for this year’s tournament composed almost exclusively of players who competed in the 2026 Indian Premier League. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, a veteran of 229 international appearances, will captain a side that also featu…
· Paul McNamara
IPL stars dominate India’s Hong Kong Cricket Sixes squad
Bhuvneshwar Kumar, veteran of 229 international appearances, leads ‘one of strongest India sides’ for 2026 tournament.
· Paul McNamara
Hong Kong resisted rigid 5-year plan goals to allay planned economy fears: minister
Hong Kong refrained from setting overly rigid economic indicators in its first five-year plan to avoid fuelling concerns that it was moving towards a planned economy, according to the city’s constitutional affairs minister. The current priority should be hitting targets instead of dwelling on accountability mechanis…
· Matthew Cheng
Hong Kong resisted rigid 5-year plan goals to allay planned economy fears: minister
Constitutional affairs chief Janice Tse also says the government is exploring administrative measures to protect same-sex couples’ rights following bill veto.
· Matthew Cheng
Asian Games close after fortnight of turmoil and teenage triumph
The 20th Asian Games closed on Sunday after a rocky fortnight lit up by youthful brilliance in the sporting arenas but tempered by logistical dysfunction and subdued public interest. Olympic Council of Asia President Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani declared the Games closed at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium, with the…
· Reuters
Coast Guard suspends search for Boston-bound plane that vanished off coast of Nantucket
Six people were on board — four Canadians, including two medics and two pilots, as well as a Bermudian patient and their relative, the US Coast Guard said.
· David DeTurris
Sofia Vergara stuns in body-hugging burgundy leather dress during Paris Fashion Week
The 54-year-old looked fresh and put-together in photos, despite having been dining out at a Paris restaurant until the wee hours of the morning.
· Antoinette Bueno