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Newest first · UTC+11:00How the US went from ‘a position of strength’ to ‘gung-ho’ on China
Years of decoupling showed that independence was an economically ruinous illusion while pragmatic bargaining yields vastly superior returns
How the US went from ‘a position of strength’ to ‘gung-ho’ on China
Years of decoupling showed that independence was an economically ruinous illusion while pragmatic bargaining yields vastly superior returns
Italy willing to boost Red Sea naval mission if Europe matches commitment, Defence Minister says | The National
Italy is willing to increase its contribution to the EU's naval mission to protect shipping in the Red Sea, but only if other European countries are prepared to step up, Defence Minister Guido Crosetto told The National in an exclusive interview in Rome.
Putin says Russia will use ‘all weapons’ in its arsenal if any of its territory is attacked
President Vladimir Putin on Thursday reiterated Moscow’s long-held position that Russia is not planning to attack European countries but will respond to aggression with “all weapons” in its arsenal.
Rein Entertainment’s ‘Drug War,’ ‘Salvageland’ score four Asian Academy Creative Awards 2026 national wins
MANILA, Philippines — Rein Entertainment’s crime dramas “Drug War: A Conspiracy of Silence” and “Salvageland” won four National Awards at the Asian Academy Creative Awards (AACA) 2026 and will represent the Philippines in the international round for the Grand Final Awards.
Palace on Trillanes’ claims: 'Act of treason' if proven
MANILA, Philippines — Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the accusations of former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV against Vice President Sara Duterte that she received money from the Chinese government was an “act of betrayal” if proven to be true.
400 French schools closed on Friday as protests escalate into ‘urban violence’ – Europe live
Dozens of schools have been damaged and nearly 3,000 teenagers have been detained since the start of the tensions
More Filipinos want evidence, not public opinion on impeachment vote, says survey
MANILA, Philippines — More Filipinos want senator-judges in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial to vote based on evidence and not public opinion, according to a survey.
Russia tries to freeze Ukraine as it suffers record casualties and retreats
Russia suffered its highest losses of 2026 in September, when 46,230 of its soldiers were killed or wounded, according to the Ukrainian military.
Israel’s top court backs barring Palestinian politician from election over article
Israel’s top court has backed barring a Palestinian politician with Israeli citizenship from standing in the upcoming parliamentary election, citing an article he wrote on 8 October 2023.
Manchester City face appeal deadline, Nations League news and more: football – live
Updates on Manchester City and Nations League news
Omani flydubai hijacking suspect held no second nationality, sources say – exclusive
The Omani co-pilot suspected of trying to hijack and crash a flydubai flight to Israel held no second nationality, sources with knowledge of the investigation told The Jerusalem Post on Friday.
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One green shoot at a time: the women restoring mangrove forests in the oil-ravaged Niger delta
In a region of Nigeria blighted by decades of pollution, Martha Agbani and her team are not just replanting trees but regaining ownership of their lost lands and livelihoodsA toxic landscape was familiar to Martha Agbani when she was growing up – the smell of crude oil in the air, rivers running black and trees dyin…
David vs Goliaths: Singapore builds most accurate clock ever, leaves US and China in dust
The decade-long project could help to pave the way for a redefinition of the second, researchers claim in a new paper
Singapore builds world’s most accurate atomic clock, leaves US and China in dust
The decade-long project could help to pave the way for a redefinition of the second, researchers claim in a new paper
Inside the Mexico courtroom where men accused of killing Australian brothers will learn their fate
Ensenada, Mexico: A stray black dog lolls in the sunshine outside the courthouse here, where a murder trial of great interest to Australia has played out over the past four weeks. One Australian reporter dubs him “Scabbers”.
All Black legend’s World Cup advice to the Wallabies? Embrace your 2023 disaster
With the 2027 Rugby World Cup now less than a year away, you won’t find too many people in Australian rugby keen to rake over the coals of the bin fire that was the 2023 campaign.
SK chief to sell W944b in SK Inc. shares to fund divorce payout
SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won plans to sell 944 billion won ($701 million) worth of shares in the holding company SK Inc., an amount matching the property division ordered by a court in his divorce case with former wife Roh Soh-yeong. SK Inc. said in a regulatory filing Friday that Chey, its largest shareholder, wi…
Watch: Diesel prices to roll back, gasoline to increase next week
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U.S. urges Europe to ‘immediately’ release diesel reserves as Iran war fuels record prices
EU countries are set for crisis talks on soaring diesel prices, with officials warning a U.S. export ban could hurt Europe’s economic outlook.
Police gain powers, face mounting demands under justice overhaul
Police took on broader investigative powers Friday as Korea’s new criminal justice system expanded their responsibility for both initial investigations and follow-up work previously handled by prosecutors. “Public expectations are high, but so are concerns, and our responsibility has become that much greater,” Seoul…
Hundreds of French schools close after youth protests turn violent | The National
About 400 schools in France will not open on Friday after what started as pupils protesting over education-related grievances escalated into violence.
Gypsy Rose Blanchard says partner Ken Urker died from overdose — as she pays tribute to ‘forever soulmate’
Gypsy Rose Blanchard says her partner Ken Urker died from an overdose – as she mourned the death of her “forever soulmate.”
New islands appear after Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano erupts
The islands were spotted in satellite images of the water-filled caldera in which Anak Krakatau stands.
'The Assassin(s)' actors to skip BIFF events amid controversy over historical inaccuracies
SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- Actors who starred in "The Assassin(s)" will not atten...
Man charged after toy poodle suffers broken jaw in alleged attack
Bella spent several days in intensive care recovering from surgery on a broken jaw. (Supplied: Tania Gorry)
Abby Choi struck with hammer during fake car trip to fetch daughter, court hears
Prosecution details how three of Choi’s former relatives rented remote village house and bought meat mincer days before attack
Abby Choi struck with hammer during fake car trip to fetch daughter, court hears
Prosecution details how three of Choi’s former relatives rented remote village house and bought meat mincer days before attack
UK Officials Are Keeping A List Of Brits Who Question Government Policy
Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news,
Trump says Iran will be hit ‘very hard’ if it is behind copilot who tried to crash flight to Israel
President Donald Trump said Thursday that if Iran is linked to the copilot who tried to crash an Israel-bound flight, the Islamic Republic would be struck “very hard” for the attempt on the lives of more than 180 people aboard the jet.
Perth man accused of letting toddler steer car appears in court
A 30-year-old man who allegedly let a toddler steer a car while sitting unrestrained on his lap through suburban streets in Perth's north has appeared in court on reckless driving charges.
Rogue OpenAI agent accessed second NSW government website
OpenAI has confirmed another incident affecting a NSW government website, with no personal data breached. (Reuters: Carlos Barria, file)
One person injured, one killed after light aircraft crashes in northern Israel
A small aircraft crashed on Friday near Kafr Kara on the side of Highway 65, with rescue services on their way to the area, Israel's Fire and Rescue Authority announced.
Iran weighing options against US, Israel as nuclear talks stall, Israeli defense official says
Iran is weighing how to respond to growing US pressure as nuclear negotiations with Washington remain stalled, creating an increasingly complex regional situation, a senior Israeli defense official said on Friday.
Indian flydubai pilot who opened cockpit door shares story with Prime Minister Narendra Modi
The Indian pilot of the recent flydubai flight which saw an attempted hijacking spoke to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday morning, sharing his account of the events.
How the fighting in Ethiopia spread beyond Tigray, in maps and charts
Fighting is intensifying across northern Ethiopia, almost four years after a peace deal ended a devastating two-year war in the country’s Tigray region.
NRLW needs its own CEO, says legend Ali Brigginshaw
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I opened cockpit door of plane while being attacked, Indian pilot tells Modi
Indian pilot Smit Machchhar has said he opened the cockpit door of the Israel-bound Flydubai plane to allow passengers to come in and halt its rapid descent.
Seoul shares end higher on bargain hunting amid uncertainties; S. Korean won up
South Korean stocks ended slightly higher Friday as investors scooped up major technology stocks on bargain hunting, offsetting concerns over rising interest rates and oil prices. The Korean won rose against the US dollar. After opening lower, the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index went up 32.39 points, or …
'Lifeless' baby took two gasps after delivery, inquest hears
Topic:Pregnancy and Childbirth
Hong Kong ranks 7th globally in drawing next wealthy class – trailing Singapore: study
Younger wealth holders increasingly global, prioritising lifestyle, wellness and values when choosing where to live and invest, Savills says
How Hong Kong stacks up against Singapore in race for next-generation wealth
Younger wealth holders increasingly global, prioritising lifestyle, wellness and values when choosing where to live and invest, Savills says
Uzbekistan dominates chess Olympiad while England’s Sivanandan, 11, sets new world age record
Host nation won having led almost from start to finish, while young English player reached a stunning landmark
Federal report says pilots weren’t warned about wind before Amazon cargo plane crashed in Miami
Despite regulations requiring it, an air traffic controller failed to tell the pilots of an Amazon cargo plane about the potential for strong tailwinds as they landed in Miami, careening off the runway and killing five people last month, according to a preliminary report Thursday from the National Transportation Saf…
‘Eraserheads: Combo on the Run’ wins Best International Director Award at New York’s Limehof Music Documentary Film Festival
“ERASERHEADS: Combo on the Run,” the acclaimed music documentary chronicling the legacy of the Eraserheads, has earned another international distinction, with Director Maria Diane Ventura receiving the Best International Director Award at the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame (Limehof) Music Documentary…
DICT confirms defacement of test website
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Friday confirmed that a website they were using for development was defaced.