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BBC Middle East Y12/13

Netanyahu accuses NYC Mayor Mamdani of 'fomenting hate' after arrest threat

Mamdani walked back his threat last week, acknowledging he lacked the legal power to arrest Netanyahu on a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:59:15 GMT

BBC Americas Y7/9

As the US pauses the war with Iran, is Trump really running out of weapons?

The US has fired thousands of hard-to-replace missiles during its war with Iran. We unpack whether its "arsenal of freedom" is perilously low.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:06:42 GMT

CNA SE Asia Y12/13

Netanyahu heads to US for first Trump meeting since Iran war

Relations between Netanyahu and Trump have occasionally appeared strained in recent months, but both have sought to tone things down.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:22:00 +0800

BBC Africa Y12/13

Nigeria's president approves largest military expansion in recent times

The government is under intense pressure to tackle a slew of armed groups, many of whom attack civilians.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:22:56 GMT

BBC UK Y12/13

Hundreds of thousands of women get morning-after pill via free pharmacy service

Since October, the morning-after pill has been made available free-of-charge at high street pharmacies under a new scheme in England.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:14:41 GMT

NYT World Y12/13

In Washington, Netanyahu Faces a Delicate Balancing Act

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel is set to meet President Trump on Tuesday, with one eye on Iran and another on the coming elections back home.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:11:42 +0000

BBC Europe Y12/13

Bali bans Dutch expats whose run club allegedly excluded Indonesians

The two men, who are accused of favouring foreigners for their events, allegedly violated immigration laws.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:59:13 GMT

BBC Americas Y12/13

'Do the right thing': Savannah Guthrie makes another plea to mother's kidnappers

The US journalist has made several social media pleas for the abductors of her mother Nancy to share where she is.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:54:24 GMT

BBC Americas Y10/11

McConnell out of hospital but not yet cleared to return to work, doctors say

The 84-year-old Republican senator has been away from work for weeks amid ongoing speculation about his health.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:25:29 GMT

BBC Asia Y10/11

Chinese chipmaker shares surge nearly 470% in blockbuster stock market debut

The company's shares soared by nearly 470% in its market debut, as the AI boom drives chip demand.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:19:36 GMT

BBC Europe Y12/13

Wildfire now nine miles from French city of Bordeaux, mayor warns

Thomas Cazenave says they are preparing if further evacuations are issued, as the mayor of a nearby town called the situation "catastrophic".

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:34:55 GMT

BBC Americas Y12/13

Trump defends tariffs in hard-hit Michigan as Canada tax hike looms

The president says his economic policies are reinvigorating the auto industry and forcing overseas companies to relocate to the US.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 23:24:28 GMT

BBC World Y12/13

Ukraine dismisses Iranian threats as Caspian Sea strike directly links wars

Iran has reacted with fury to the assault on the vessel, with Tehran's foreign minister saying it "cannot go unanswered".

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:33:05 GMT

Al Jazeera Middle East Y7/9

J&J offers $5.5bn settlement in lawsuits claiming talc link to cancer

Johnson & Johnson agrees to pay $5.5bn to settle nearly 70,000 US lawsuits over talc-based baby powder cancer claims.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 01:07:09 +0000

BBC UK Y10/11

Fourth heatwave grips parts of UK with 35C forecast

A fourth heatwave of the year is now under way for parts of the UK, with temperatures expected to climb into the mid-30s Celsius later this week.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:18:58 GMT

NYT World Y7/9

Cuba, Lacking Fuel, Relies on Ingenuity to Defy Trump’s Blockade

President Trump has tried to strangle Cuba by blocking its oil imports. But six months later, the island is finding ways to endure.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:13:36 +0000

Bangkok Post SE Asia Y12/13

Call for PM to intervene as NBTC commissioners revolt

Commissioners at the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) have asked Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to intervene in the case of the NBTC chairman's qu...

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 06:01:00 +0700

Bangkok Post SE Asia Y12/13

Businesses clamor for Trump's ear as $300 bn in new China tariffs loom

WASHINGTON - Washington is planning another tidal wave of tariffs on Chinese imports that represent a worst-case scenario for markets and major industries on both sides of the Paci...

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 08:45:09 +0700

BBC Middle East Y12/13

Ukraine dismisses Iranian threats as Caspian Sea strike directly links wars

Iran has reacted with fury to the assault on the vessel, with Tehran's foreign minister saying it "cannot go unanswered".

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:33:05 GMT

CNN World Y12/13

Silicon Valley Bank collapse renews calls to address disparities impacting entrepreneurs of color

When customers at Silicon Valley Bank rushed to withdraw billions of dollars last month, venture capitalist Arlan Hamilton stepped in to help some of the founders of color who pani...

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 21:13:04 GMT

BBC Middle East Y10/11

Trump says Iran war talks taking place during lull in strikes

The US president says "there is a good chance that something could happen", as Iran denies direct talks are taking place.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:10:56 GMT

BBC Africa Y12/13

'Every country wants to beat Nigeria' - Super Falcons hunt 11th Wafcon title

Nigeria face Malawi, Zambia and Egypt at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, looking to defend their crown and claim an 11th title.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:47:12 GMT

CNN World Y7/9

Still haven't filed your taxes? Here's what you need to know

So far this tax season, the IRS has received more than 90 million income tax returns for 2022.

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 20:07:40 GMT

NPR Americas Y12/13

Inside Joe Manchin's new quest to elect more Independents to Congress

The former West Virginia senator was a lifelong Democrat before deciding to register as an independent two years ago. He now wants to create similar pathways for other politicians ...

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:55:05 -0400

France 24 Europe Y12/13

US walks out of UN Security Council meeting as France condemns rights vote

The United States walked out of a UN Security Council meeting on Monday during France's remarks on Ukraine, escalating a public dispute between the longtime allies over human right...

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:41:09 GMT

Bangkok Post SE Asia Y12/13

Pompeo vows US will guarantee passage through Strait of Hormuz

WASHINGTON: Secretary of State Mike Pompeo vowed Sunday that the US will guarantee free passage through the vital Strait of Hormuz, as he accused Iran of recent attacks on oil tank...

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 07:45:00 +0700

BBC Europe Y10/11

Devastating European wildfires in maps - and how they're being tackled

A blaze near Bordeaux has torn through more than 162 sq miles (420 sq km) in less than four days, while the Madrid region is seeing its worst fires ever.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:59:27 GMT

BBC Asia Y10/11

'It took everything from us': India's Assam faces worst floods in years

While flooding happens in Assam every year, a state minister described this year as the worst in six decades.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:50:21 GMT

NPR Americas Y10/11

Rand Paul releases Anthony Fauci's pandemic-era diary notes. Here's what they tell us

Sen. Rand Paul has released a tranche of Dr. Anthony Fauci's diary entries from the COVID-19 pandemic. Fauci is set to appear before a Senate committee Wednesday on the origins of ...

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:05:31 -0400

Al Jazeera Middle East Y7/9

Former senior ICE official says rush for numbers is causing deaths

Fmr. Acting Chief of Staff at ICE: a rush to hire officers and a focus on detention numbers is causing fatal mistakes.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 01:18:24 +0000

BBC World Y12/13

Anger as Berlin Pride attacker revealed to have been freed weeks earlier

As details emerge about the suspected Berlin Pride attacker's past, many are asking why he was not in prison.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:33:31 GMT

BBC World Y12/13

China's new challenge as natural disasters strike - fake AI videos

Storms and flooding incidents over the last few months have seen fake videos inundating social media.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:07:23 GMT

Vietnam News SE Asia Y7/9

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:45:04 +0700

DW Europe Y12/13

Ukraine's Zelenskyy in UK to meet new PM Burnham

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy traveled to Portsmouth for UK PM Andy Burnham's first meeting with a foreign leader since taking office. The UK pledged "unwavering support" in Ukrain...

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SCMP SE Asia Y12/13

CATL-backed smart driving tech firm to kick off Hong Kong IPO this week: sources

NASN Intelligent Tech, a mainland Chinese smart driving motion control technologies company, is seeking to kick off its initial public offering (IPO) as soon as Thursday, according...

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 02:46:43 +0000

NPR Americas Y10/11

The 'cockroach' in the machine: How Gen Z is rattling South Asia's elites

South Asia's leaders have long boasted about their demographic dividend. But the region's young people are turning it into a political reckoning.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:54:28 -0400

CNA SE Asia Y7/9

Malaysian economy on track for 4% to 5% growth, central bank governor says

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:24:47 +0800

Bangkok Post SE Asia Y12/13

Thailand steps up wellness tourism growth ambitions

Thailand is positioning itself as a leading destination for wellness and longevity in Asia within three years, combining modern medical technology, world-class tourism and traditio...

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:48:00 +0700

DW Europe Y10/11

US singer D4vd to stand trial in killing of 14-year-old girl

D4vd is accused of murdering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez in 2025. Prosecutors allege that he dismembered her body and drove around with her decomposing remains in his car.

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CNA SE Asia Y7/9

Can't get enough of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey? Here are 7 books you should read

Dive into WWII-era Greece, witchy tales and witty audio fables.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:53:39 +0800

BBC Europe Y12/13

Pirlo out of Italy football top job after backlash over Russian betting firm links

The uproar throws the Italian Football Federation into further disarray following Italy's third consecutive failure to qualify for the World Cup.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:01:03 GMT

France 24 Europe Y12/13

France races to contain fires before new heatwave

President Emmanuel Macron on Monday said one forest fire in southwest France had been "contained" even as another, much bigger one near Bordeaux continued to rage, and western Euro...

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 01:35:37 GMT

NPR Americas Y10/11

Authors have mixed feelings about the $1.5B Anthropic copyright infringement ruling

Some say the $3,100 per title payout is small compensation for what they view as big, ongoing threats from the makers of generative AI models.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:49:57 -0400

The Guardian World Y12/13

‘The greatest album never made’: the untold story of George Michael’s secret, star-packed duets project

Suing his record label and sick of being a sex symbol, the singer spent 1992 working on the Trojan Souls for stars including Aretha Franklin and Bryan Ferry. Now, newly released st...

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:00:38 GMT

BBC World Y12/13

A Japanese town wrestles with identity after protests over its first mosque

As Japan increasingly relies on foreign workers, it is also grappling with how to integrate new cultures and religions.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:08:21 GMT

Al Jazeera Middle East Y12/13

How telehealth is helping close the healthcare gap in rural Zimbabwe

Virtual consultations are replacing hours of travel, bringing affordable healthcare closer to rural Zimbabweans.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 02:08:54 +0000

Al Jazeera Middle East Y12/13

Savannah Guthrie pleads for help to find missing mother

Journalist Savannah Guthrie has made an emotional public appeal for information about her missing mother.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:22:36 +0000

BBC Middle East Y12/13

US and Iran pause strikes for third night to make space for talks, US ambassador says

Neither the US nor Iran have launched attacks in the last three nights, after almost two weeks of tit-for-tat strikes risked derailing talks to permanently end the war.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:14:46 GMT

CNA SE Asia Y12/13

Housing developers of large en bloc projects to get more time to sell units under revised ABSD rules

The extension of the ABSD remission timeline for housing developers of large-scale en bloc projects will help facilitate rejuvenation and boost housing supply, says the Ministry of...

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:14:00 +0800

BBC Europe Y12/13

Anger as Berlin Pride attacker revealed to have been freed weeks earlier

As details emerge about the suspected Berlin Pride attacker's past, many are asking why he was not in prison.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:33:31 GMT

The Guardian World Y12/13

A TV and cinema calamity could be disastrous for what you watch and what you know. Act now to stop that | Alan Cumming, Benedict Cumberbatch and Benedict Wong

The Paramount-Warner Bros merger is being fought in the US and UK. Britain’s culture secretary knows the risks and can intervene. She should Though it has yet to become front-page ...

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:00:32 GMT

France 24 Europe Y12/13

Meta ignored internal findings on Instagram's risks to teens, jury told in trial

Lawyers for the US state of Tennessee argued that the company ignored its own research linking Instagram to compulsive use, eating disorders, depression and self-harm among teenage...

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:07:45 GMT

BBC UK Y10/11

Love Island UK crowns winners of twist-filled series

For the first time in the history of the UK series, only three couples were in the final after several twists.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:11:14 GMT

Al Jazeera Middle East Y12/13

Houthis want to copy Iran’s Hormuz control in the Red Sea: Yemeni FM

Speaking in Riyadh, Yemen's internationally recognised government warns global complacency has emboldened the Houthis.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:51:50 +0000

BBC Africa Y12/13

A Nigerian soldier is arrested for tipping off criminals - but does it go deeper?

A private's detention reignites concerns that troops are contributing to the country's security challenges.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:19:50 GMT

Bangkok Post SE Asia Y12/13

Humour at a premium for Hannon as Royal Ascot looms

MARLBOROUGH (UNITED KINGDOM) - Leading English trainer Richard Hannon Junior is blessed with self-deprecatory humour, but that quality will be tested by how his horses run at Royal...

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 08:45:09 +0700

The Guardian World Y12/13

Swathes of Cairngorms unrecognisable after 12 days of ‘cataclysmic’ wildfires

With large areas still burning, damage from national park’s worst blaze could take decades, if not longer, to put right It is the jewel in the crown of the Highlands, one of Scotla...

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:00:14 GMT

Bangkok Post SE Asia Y12/13

Eateries push ahead amid cost pressures

Despite rising costs, the Thai restaurant industry is expected to continue expanding this year, according to an executive of Central Restaurants Group Co Ltd (CRG).

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:26:00 +0700

BBC Americas Y12/13

How a bridge became a symbol of US-Canada tensions

The Gordie Howe International Bridge has officially opened to motorists amid a trade row between both countries.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:27:12 GMT

DW Europe Y12/13

German Chancellor Merz completes cabinet resuffle

After days of confusion, Chancellor Friedrich Merz has reshuffled his cabinet. Conservative politicians fear that this will not help with the prospects in the upcoming state electi...

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CNN World Y10/11

Markets digest bank earnings after recent turmoil

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 20:00:28 GMT

BBC Asia Y7/9

Shein swings to $99m loss as Trump tariffs hit sales

The announcement comes as the fast fashion giant prepares for its stock market debut in Hong Kong.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 02:08:36 GMT

DW Europe Y12/13

Indian youth score a win over Modi with humor and grit

Driven by social media satire, the Gen-Z-led "Cockroach" protest movement spurned by grievances over an exam scandal caused a shake-up in India's government. DW spoke with a few pr...

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NPR Americas Y7/9

3 dead in mass shooting in Seattle. And, U.S. and Iran pause fighting

A mass shooting at a Seattle festival has left three people dead. And, the U.S. and Iran have been exchanging diplomatic messages after nearly tw weeks of intense fighting.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:45:56 -0400

Bangkok Post SE Asia Y12/13

Protesters control key roads after historic Hong Kong rally

HONG KONG - Holdout anti-government protesters remained in control of a major arterial road in Hong Kong on Monday a day after organisers said two million people flooded the street...

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 08:45:09 +0700

France 24 Europe Y12/13

France and Spain continue to battle fires as new heatwave looms

Authorities warned the return of scorching temperatures this week could fuel the continent's worst fires in living memory, with a massive blaze still threatening Bordeaux even as f...

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 01:25:47 GMT

SCMP SE Asia Y12/13

How a displaced F1 race could be Malaysia’s ‘blessing in disguise’

Malaysia once decided Formula One was too expensive to keep, but Bahrain’s displaced Grand Prix has given it an unexpected route back to the calendar, as well as a chance to test w...

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 02:38:41 +0000

NYT World Y12/13

How the Iran-Backed Houthis Cornered Saudi Arabia Into a New Conflict

The Iranian-backed Houthi militia in Yemen has seized on a vulnerable moment for neighboring Saudi Arabia. The group hopes to force political concessions in Yemen.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:57:07 +0000

BBC Africa Y12/13

The notorious Cameroonian prison with its own record label

New Bell's inmates have become mini stars, recording songs and music videos from the confines of the jail.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:24:30 GMT

Bangkok Post SE Asia Y12/13

PP blasts civil service reform plan

People's Party deputy leader Sirikanya Tansakun has urged the government to rethink its proposed early retirement scheme for civil servants, arguing that it has put the cart before...

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:22:00 +0700

BBC UK Y12/13

Badenoch calls for emergency legislation to stop early release scheme

Last week Andy Burnham announced he was pausing early release plans for September after backlash from survivors and victims.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 23:44:07 GMT

The Guardian World Y12/13

David Jonsson: the London rising star handpicked to be the new Black Panther

Jonsson has come a long way from east London’s Docklands, winning accolades on stage and screen Few characters carry the cultural weight of Black Panther. Since 2018, the Wakandan ...

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:31:48 GMT

CNN World Y12/13

Not only is Lake Powell's water level plummeting because of drought, its total capacity is shrinking, too

Lake Powell, the second-largest human-made reservoir in the US, has lost nearly 7% of its potential storage capacity since 1963, when Glen Canyon Dam was built, a new report shows.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 19:54:24 GMT

BBC UK Y12/13

Reform UK reports Zack Polanski to police over guillotine T-shirt post

The post included a photo of a man wearing a top featuring the name "Nigel" alongside an image of a guillotine.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:57:08 GMT

France 24 Europe Y12/13

Yemen says ready for Houthi escalation after rebels target Saudi Arabia

The warning comes as the Houthis step up attacks on Saudi oil infrastructure and impose a maritime blockade, raising fears that the Iran-backed group's campaign could open a new fr...

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:19:10 GMT

France 24 Europe Y12/13

2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations is underway

In tonight's edition, Sudan's army says it has broken the siege of El Obeid after regaining control of a key supply route following intense fighting with the RSF. Also, Chad is car...

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:12:09 GMT

BBC Middle East Y10/11

Oil price dives as US and Iran pause attacks

The US says attacks on Iran have been halted to give "talks some space", raising hopes of a resolution to the conflict.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:08:37 GMT

NYT World Y12/13

Even Before Attack, Berlin’s Gay Community Felt ‘More and More Unsafe’

The killing of a woman in what officials called an act of Islamist terrorism rattled a community that has seen a surge in threats, including from the far right.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:39:44 +0000

DW Europe Y12/13

Ghana's community service bill: A fix for the prison crisis?

The community service bill offers community service as an alternative to prison sentences, particularly for minor offenses. It's meant to decongest Ghana's prisons and prevent over...

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Bangkok Post SE Asia Y12/13

Ton-up Sharma stars as India beat rivals Pakistan in World Cup

MANCHESTER: Rohit Sharma scored his second hundred in three innings as India maintained their unbeaten record against Pakistan at the World Cup with an 89-run win under the Duckwor...

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 07:45:00 +0700

CNA SE Asia Y10/11

Japan's monkey sensation Punch gets thousands of messages for first birthday

Punch still attracts big crowds, and has received some 2,500 birthday cards from inside and outside Japan.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:37:00 +0800

BBC Africa Y12/13

South Africa investigates death of Nigerian who collapsed during arrest

Initial reports from a post-mortem said he had "abrasions on his back and chest", investigators say.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:26:50 GMT

NYT World Y10/11

Ukrainian Attacks in Crimea Deprive Towns of Power and Water

Ukraine’s campaign to bring the war home to ordinary Russians is meant to pressure the Kremlin to negotiate. Moscow has acted as if there were no crisis.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:04:39 +0000

DW Europe Y12/13

Chad's government says it's withdrawing from the ICC

Chad's Foreign Ministry has announced plans to leave the International Criminal Court. It said that its effectiveness was "limited and uneven." Chad's leader is a military officer ...

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BBC World Y12/13

Wildfire now nine miles from French city of Bordeaux, mayor warns

Thomas Cazenave says they are preparing if further evacuations are issued, as the mayor of a nearby town called the situation "catastrophic".

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:34:55 GMT

Bangkok Post SE Asia Y12/13

Woodland leads Rose, Koepka by two through nine at US Open

PEBBLE BEACH: Gary Woodland took a two-shot lead over two-time defending champion Brooks Koepka and Justin Rose into the back nine at Pebble Beach on Sunday in the final round of t...

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 07:45:00 +0700

BBC Africa Y12/13

US deports Kenyan former NFL player Daniel Adongo

The authorities say the ex-sportsman had overstayed his visa and had been arrested multiple times.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:56:36 GMT

CNA SE Asia Y12/13

15-month wait-out period for private property owners to buy HDB resale flats removed: Chee Hong Tat

HDB resale prices have fallen for two consecutive quarters since the start of the year.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:56:00 +0800

SCMP SE Asia Y12/13

US walks out on France at UN over human rights criticism

US diplomats walked out as their French counterparts were speaking at the United Nations on Monday after America’s close European ally criticised the Trump administration’s human r...

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 02:38:02 +0000

BBC Asia Y12/13

A Japanese town wrestles with identity after protests over its first mosque

As Japan increasingly relies on foreign workers, it is also grappling with how to integrate new cultures and religions.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:08:21 GMT

BBC World Y10/11

Trump says Iran war talks taking place during lull in strikes

The US president says "there is a good chance that something could happen", as Iran denies direct talks are taking place.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:10:56 GMT

SCMP SE Asia Y12/13

China court rules sharing family disputes in chat is domestic violence after dad embarrasses son

A Chinese court issued a personal protection order to restrict a man’s behaviour after he repeatedly posted arguments with his wife in his son’s school chat groups. The Shanghai Pu...

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 01:15:07 +0000

BBC Europe Y12/13

Ukraine dismisses Iranian threats as Caspian Sea strike directly links wars

Iran has reacted with fury to the assault on the vessel, with Tehran's foreign minister saying it "cannot go unanswered".

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:33:05 GMT

SCMP SE Asia Y12/13

What Hong Kong can learn from Northern Metropolis’ first land tender

Hong Kong’s first large-scale Northern Metropolis land disposal tender was designed to test a new public-private partnership model integrating housing, economic transformation and ...

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 01:30:06 +0000

CNN World Y10/11

Retail spending fell in March as consumers pull back

Spending at US retailers fell in March as consumers pulled back amid recessionary fears fueled by the banking crisis.

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 14:29:52 GMT

BBC UK Y10/11

Burnham says pupils in England need clearer pathway into work

The government wants pupils to take subjects like AI and manufacturing which are linked to local jobs.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 02:56:21 GMT

BBC Middle East Y12/13

Israeli settlers set fire to mosques, cars and farm land in West Bank, Palestinians say

The latest attacks come two days after a clash between settlers and Palestinians near the village of Tal, which left four Palestinians and two Israelis dead.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 21:23:53 GMT

BBC Asia Y12/13

Bali bans Dutch expats whose run club allegedly excluded Indonesians

The two men, who are accused of favouring foreigners for their events, allegedly violated immigration laws.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:59:13 GMT

Al Jazeera Middle East Y12/13

Trump on Erdogan, Netanyahu and selling fighter jets to Turkiye

US President Donald Trump called Turkiye 'a great ally' when asked about selling F-35 fighter jets to Ankara.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:42 +0000

SCMP SE Asia Y12/13

How early screening saved Hong Kong woman from her family’s liver cancer fate

Hongkonger Ms Lam has long known she is carrying a ticking time bomb after her mother and grandmother died of liver cancer. Her mother was completely asymptomatic until a late-stag...

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 02:00:12 +0000

NPR Americas Y7/9

Platner energized Maine's Democrats. Jackson's challenge will be to keep them engaged

Democrats have a new candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine: Troy Jackson. In one of the country's most closely-watched races, he'll have less than 100 days to make his case.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:29:27 -0400

The Guardian World Y12/13

He was shot at by ICE, then wrongfully accused. His nightmare had only just begun

After masked agents fired on his truck, Francisco Longoria was ambushed, charged and jailed – only for the case against him to fall apart. Now he and his family are seeking justice...

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:00:07 GMT

NYT World Y12/13

Europe Wildfires Updates: New Heat Wave Could Worsen France and Spain’s ‘Unprecedented’ Fire Season

Firefighters and volunteers raced to contain wildfires on Monday. The crisis has forced hundreds of thousands to evacuate in central Spain and southwest France.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 02:50:58 +0000

BBC Americas Y10/11

US singer D4vd to go on trial for murder in death of 14-year-old

The star is accused of killing Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose remains were found in a Tesla registered to his address.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 01:39:50 GMT

Bangkok Post SE Asia Y12/13

Quantum tech roadmap effort starts to accelerate

The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry plans to accelerate the development of the national quantum technology roadmap, aiming to leverage advanced supercomputing capabiliti...

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:36:00 +0700

The Guardian World Y12/13

Bill Oddie: the comedy legend tragically undervalued by the BBC

The beloved star of The Goodies went on to become TV’s most famous birdwatcher. But behind these triumphs were pain, frustration and mental health issues that led him to leave the ...

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:13:00 GMT

BBC Asia Y12/13

China's new challenge as natural disasters strike - fake AI videos

Storms and flooding incidents over the last few months have seen fake videos inundating social media.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:07:23 GMT

Bangkok Post SE Asia Y12/13

Vietjet presses on with Udon plans

Despite volatile fuel prices and sluggish demand, Vietjet Thailand said the aviation situation remains manageable as it is still ramping up capacity and building a new regional hub...

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:53:00 +0700

CNN World Y7/9

Analysis: Fox News is about to enter the true No Spin Zone

This is it.

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 06:41:00 GMT