California universities could scrap English test for international students
The California State University system may change its English testing requirements as colleges across the state face a decline in international students.
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Baste Duterte confirms Jaime Cruz as business associate
MANILA, Philippines — Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte testified Tuesday that businessman Jaime T. Cruz is his business associate and has business ties with members of the Duterte family, including Vice President Sara Duterte.
· Catherine S. Valente
How to get rid of a costly whale of a problem
The longer it takes to remove the carcass, the longer the beach will be closed. (ABC News: Courtney Withers)
· Cason Ho
Trump agrees to end court fight against $5m verdict in E Jean Carroll case
The verdict stems from Carroll’s 2023 sexual abuse and defamation civil trial against Trump
· Victoria Bekiempis
Blue-and-white National Team needs accountability, not more excuses, after last loss - analysis
Israel’s 3-0 defeat to Ireland this week was not simply another disappointing result. It was a performance that raised serious questions about the direction of the national team, the preparation of the players and, ultimately, the responsibility of head coach Ran Ben Shimon and the Israel Football Association.
· JOSHUA HALICKMAN
Trump says Iran 'will give up,' compares its nuclear ambitions with North Korea
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Iran would eventually give up, although he stopped short of predicting when, during remarks at a White House event attended by leading technology executives.
· IDAN KWELLER
Lapid: No need for public panic, despite Netanyahu's claims of possible pre-election attack
Opposition leader Yair Lapid said that there was no need for the public to panic following his meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday night, after Netanyahu had warned of the possibility of Israel's enemies attacking before the upcoming elections.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
LTFRB fast-tracks fare guide for nationwide PUV fare hike
MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has directed all its regional offices to assist public utility vehicle (PUV) operators and drivers in securing fare guides, paving the way for the full implementation of the approved fare increase nationwide.
· Arlie O. Calalo
Car parking a key concern in battleground Victorian seat
Topic:Urban Development and Planning
· Margaret Paul
Aussie breaks 24-year-old world record at national short course swimming titles
Rowan Crothers broke the world record for the men's S10 200m freestyle in Sydney. (Getty Images: Yong Teck Lim, File)
AI risks ‘spiraling out of control’ – Nobel-winning group chief
AI risks spiraling beyond human control unless governments and private companies establish safeguards, Karen Hallberg told RT Read Full Article at RT.com
· RT
Weapons makers and SpaceX in government's key investment fund portfolio
Topic:Ethical Investment
· Gareth Hutchens
Lawyer for ‘Cornell 7’ accuser says he may seek special prosecutor: ‘She was reporting rape and sexual abuse’
The lawyer for the woman allegedly gang-raped by Cornell University frat brothers told The Post on Tuesday that he may ask a judge to appoint a special prosecutor to the case, alleging gross bungling by the DA.
· Peter Senzamici
UN chief race: Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan leads fourth Security Council straw poll | The National
The UN Security Council held a fourth secret straw poll on Tuesday in the increasingly consequential race to choose the organisation’s next Secretary General, with Costa Rica’s Rebeca Grynspan widening her lead.
· Adla Massoud
Costa Rica’s Grynspan extends lead in race to become next UN chief | The National
The UN Security Council held a fourth secret straw poll on Tuesday in the race to choose the next Secretary General, with Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan retaining her lead but still short of a clear consensus.
· Adla Massoud
Taylor blames 'home-grown inflation' for 15-year-high rate hike
Topic:Government and Politics
· Joshua Boscaini
UK air base ‘terror plot’ foiled when one of the suspects phoned police: report
London: A stunning new report has deepened the mystery over a suspected attack on a British air base by asserting the plot was uncovered when one of the alleged perpetrators called police.
· David Crowe
Double murder charge after bodies found at property two weeks apart
A man has been charged with murder over the deaths of two people found at a property near Grafton. (ABC News: Cath Adams)
Hegseth to slash 20% of general and admiral roles in Pentagon’s anti-bureacracy push
WASHINGTON — Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is eyeing yet another purge at the Pentagon aimed at gutting bureaucracy by slashing 20% of general and admiral roles, a department official told The Post.
· Ryan King
Spain protests: Evicted 87-year-old woman to return to Madrid home
Large protests have erupted in Spain over the eviction of an 87-year-old woman who is set to return to her Madrid home, her representatives said.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Government moves on NDIS providers offering gifts in remote NT communities
The federal government has announced a crackdown on unscrupulous National Disability Insurance Scheme providers in remote Aboriginal communities. (ABC News: Patrick Stone)
· James Elton
Australia news live: Home Affairs orders ‘rapid’ stocktake of government cyber-systems after OpenAI hack
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· Martinfarrer, Benita Kolovos
Manchester City chief claims 'conspiracy' as UAE-owned club found guilty of financial violations charges
An independent commission on Tuesday revealed that Manchester City Football Club has been found guilty on all 115 charges related to financial rules violations since 2009.
· Middleeasteye
Village team triumphs in FA Cup row replay
The FA Cup replay in Norfolk drew hundreds more fans than a normal game
· Bbcnews
US sanctions 10 entities for allegedly supporting Iran’s military
United States President Donald Trump’s administration has added a group of 10 individuals and companies to its list of global entities being sanctioned over alleged ties to the Iranian military.
· Al Jazeera Staff
OpenAI, Google, Anthropic agree to attend NYC AI hearing after subpoena threats
Google, Open AI and other tech giants agreed to testify in front of the City Council at a hearing next week — after lawmakers threatened to subpoena them to force them to attend.
· Kalohe Danbara, Hannah Fierick
California town shuts down for incredible rodeo on the beach as thousands pack the sand
The central coast enclave of Avila Beach traded its serene ocean breezes for the roar of thousands of spectators over the weekend.
· Sheetal Banchariya
Nancy Guthrie investigators make ruling on new possible ransom note as case nears its 8th month
A new ransom note in the Nancy Guthrie case has been determined to be fake, Arizona authorities announced Tuesday.
· Jared Downing
Tangara carriages locked down over 'train surfing' and break-in fears
People have been spotted riding on the back of Tangara trains, prompting a crackdown. (Supplied: NSW Government)
Trump rejects AI laws after tech titans agree to ‘self-police’ AI development
President Donald Trump shot down the idea of new regulations on artificial intelligence after meeting at the White House with top industry executives and signing with them an agreement for industry self-regulation amid growing global concerns over threats posed by the technology.
· Maggie Eastland, Skylar Woodhouse
Homeless man makes a camp, complete with shopping cart, atop a bus shelter in upscale LA neighborhood
A secret homeless encampment perched on the top of a bus stop was just discovered in the wealthy Los Angeles neighborhood of Brentwood.
· Marina Peña
New Yorkers battling Mamdani’s pied-a-terre tax snag big legal win — as casino mogul Steve Wynn joins fight
Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration was dealt a blow Tuesday as a judge ruled the city must scrap its bungled rollout of the new pied-à-terre tax and start anew.
· Ben Kochman
California city considers midnight alcohol ban to fight crime – triggering backlash from bar owners
A California city is considering stopping alcohol sales at local bars after a certain time as a strategy to help curb crime.
· Marina Peña
[Mark Z. Barabak] Trump-proof November election
The office of Colorado's attorney general is a perch 10 stories above downtown Denver. From his aerie, Phil Weiser has a sweeping view of the city skyline, the gold-domed Capitol and, occasionally, a red hawk on the wing.
· Korea Herald
[Kim Seong-kon] 'The Spy Who Went Out to the Cold'
Recently, I came across a voluminous Korean book titled "The Spy Who Went Out to the Cold" by Korean journalist Lee Dong-wook. The title sounded like a parody of the famous 1963 Cold War spy novel "The Spy Who Came in from the Cold" by John le Carre. In fact, the book is a biography of Lieutenant General Kim Chang-r…
· Korea Herald
Iran’s currency hits new record low as war destroys country’s economy
Iran’s currency fell to a new record low on Tuesday, with traders in Tehran exchanging more than 2.5 million rials to the US dollar in a stark reflection of how the war in the Middle East has steadily eroded the Iranian economy.
· Associated Press
Can Burnham save Britain? Finally, he reveals his plans – with one glaring omission
London: Andy Burnham just did something daringly different at an annual speech that is often heavy on theatre and light on ideas.
· David Crowe
Perez Hilton reunites with his three kids as he remains in treatment facility
Perez Hilton has officially reunited with his three kids as he remains in treatment following his suicide attempt in August.
· Vanessa Serna
Hollywood actress’ performative rant about son’s sexuality at LGBT gala fuels online backlash
A Hollywood actress used her platform on stage at a far-left Human Rights Campaign (HRC) event to performatively joke that despite her best efforts, her son turned out to be heterosexual.
· Fox News
Saudi Arabia turns to UAE 'white horse' as it gears up to battle Yemen's Houthis
Saudi Arabia appears to be mending fences with the UAE in an effort to push back a Houthi military offensive in Yemen that threatens the kingdom’s Red Sea oil export corridor and has seen drones strike Riyadh.
· Middleeasteye
LIRR rider satisfaction takes a dip after MTA’s fare hike and ticket changes
The Long Island Rail Road’s commuter satisfaction is tanking after transit bosses hiked fares, ended some ticket options and started slapping riders with surcharges for activating tickets after they’re on board.
· Brandon Cruz, Haley Brown, Alex Mitchell
Brock Purdy’s wife Jenna shares 4-word reaction to ex-49ers receiver’s baby news
There must be love in the air around the 49ers.
· Grant Young
‘Reformed hacker’ busted over links to group behind FBI breach
Dutch police have arrested a high-profile hacker over alleged links to ShinyHunters, the group that claimed a major FBI data breach Read Full Article at RT.com
· RT
PM Burnham vows big shake-up for UK in high-risk political speech
The prime minister promised a rethink of ties with the EU, a reform of Britain’s electoral system and a new social care service
· Associated Press
PM Burnham vows big shake-up for UK in high-risk political speech
The prime minister promised a rethink of ties with the EU, a reform of Britain’s electoral system and a new social care service
· Associated Press
Six Flags permanently shuts down X2 rollercoaster after claims of brain injuries
More than 100 people have said they were injured by the ride in California, which reaches up to 76mph
· Uwa Ede Osifo
Four years since retail laws passed, but no help for cafe owner
Topic:Small Businesses
· Kelsey Reid
No explosives found in UK terror plot
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Manchester City found guilty in Premier League's biggest sacndal
Manchester City is one of the most successful English football clubs in recent history. (AP: Dave Thompson)
Utah death-row prisoner released after new DNA analysis of 1985 killing
Douglas Carter, 71, who has spent more than four decades on death row, was released on bail until new trial begins
· Abene Clayton