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Family of bears visits California backyard pool to cool off
Read More ‘They can come take a dip whenever,’ homeowner says ‘They can come take a dip whenever,’ homeowner says
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Venezuela loses its last glacier as it shrinks down to an ice field
Read More Scientists reclassify Humboldt glacier, also known as La Corona, after it melted faster than expected Venezuela has lost its last remaining glacier after it shrunk so much that scientists reclassified it as an ice field. It is thought Venezuela is the first country to have lost all its glaciers in modern times. Continue…
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‘Countries are now forced to confront it’: Rise in Chinese espionage arrests alarms Europe
Read More Increase in cases reflects changing mood across continent towards Chinese threats, say experts As China’s president, Xi Jinping, arrived in Serbia for the second leg of his European tour, authorities across the continent were grappling with a wave of allegations about Chinese spying. On Tuesday, meanwhile, the UK prime minister, Rishi Sunak, revealed…
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Wednesday briefing: What Israel’s Rafah offensive means for the prospect of peace
Read More In today’s newsletter: As an assault on a key route for aid is underway, we look at how the humanitarian crisis will unfold and the prospects for a ceasefire • Sign up here for our daily newsletter, First Edition Good morning. Israel has threatened to expand its military operation in Rafah after it…
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US revokes licences for sales of chips to Huawei
Read MoreThe US confirmed it revoked licences allowing the export of some goods to Chinese tech giant.The US confirmed it revoked licences allowing the export of some goods to Chinese tech giant.
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Pakistan bets on a cannabis high as its economy struggles
Read MoreA new regulator aims to legalise hemp growth, while crushing a black market. But is Pakistan too late to the party?A new regulator aims to legalise hemp growth, while crushing a black market. But is Pakistan too late to the party?
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Young woman breaks down as naked photo of Sydney sex crimes detective who allegedly raped her shown in court
Read More Explicit image allegedly sent to 19-year-old by NSW police officer Glen Coleman who was handling her sex-crime complaint, jury hears After allegedly raping a teen complainant in a western Sydney police station, a sex crimes detective took a naked photo of himself on a bed and sent it to the woman, a jury…
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Kim Ki-nam, North Korean propaganda chief who shaped dynasty’s personality cult, dies aged 94
Read More Kim Ki-nam was known as ‘the North Korean Goebbels’ in the South due to his role as head of propaganda department Kim Ki-nam, the propaganda chief who served all three generations of North Korean leaders and cemented their political legitimacy, has died, official media have said. Kim Ki-nam died on Tuesday aged 94…
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Monash University: police investigate alleged attack on pro-Palestine camp
Read More Gaza solidarity encampment claims property destroyed, items stolen and students threatened and harassed A police investigation is under way after alleged attacks on a pro-Palestine camp at Monash University, as protesters vow they “won’t be cowed or intimidated”. The Gaza solidarity encampment alleged repeated incursions have been made since it was established a…
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Bruce Lehrmann had no-win, no-fee deal with lawyers, federal court told
Read More Court hears former Liberal party staffer also had no agreement for a third party to cover costs of his defamation lawsuit Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Bruce Lehrmann did not have a third party lined up to…
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Kim Ki Nam, North Korea’s Propaganda Mastermind, Dies at 94
Read More Kim Ki Nam, a propaganda mastermind who helped forge the cult of personality for the family dynasty that has ruled North Korea since its founding in the Cold War, has died at the age of 94. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] Kim, who had been in poor health for several years, died on Tuesday, the official…
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Middle East crisis live: US paused shipment of bombs to Israel; CIA director set to meet Netanyahu
Read More Senior US administration official says decision was made over concerns about a full-scale assault on Rafah; William Burns will hold talks with the Israeli PM See all our Israel-Gaza war coverageContinue reading…Senior US administration official says decision was made over concerns about a full-scale assault on Rafah; William Burns will hold talks with…
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Man wrongly identified as Bondi Junction killer on social media asks police to consider prosecutions
Read More Lawyers for Ben Cohen provide police with evidence of social media users on X and other platforms falsely linking him to Bondi Junction stabbings Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The Sydney man who was wrongly named as…
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On Putin’s “Victory Day,” A Warning To the West
Read More SUBSCRIBER+ EXCLUSIVE REPORTING — It’s an unusually busy week in Moscow. Russian President Vladimir Putin has been inaugurated for a fifth term, the military is rehearsing its parades for May 9 – the annual celebration of “Victory Day,” honoring the heroes of World War II – and visitors are flocking to an exhibition…
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Mandelson firm worked for campaign critics say would hinder Post Office-style lawsuits
Read More Exclusive: Litigation such as that spearheaded by Alan Bates could become harder if advice from senior figure at Labour peer’s Global Counsel given effect The advisory firm founded by Peter Mandelson has worked for a campaign that critics say would stifle mass lawsuits such as that taken recently by post office operators against…
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Chinese network behind one of world’s ‘largest online scams’
Read More Exclusive: Vast web of fake shops touting designer brands took money and personal details from 800,000 people in Europe and US, data suggests More than 800,000 people in Europe and the US appear to have been duped into sharing card details and other sensitive personal data with a vast network of fake online…
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US reveals it paused shipment of bombs for Israel
Read MoreUS reveals it paused bomb shipment for Israel over concerns it was going ahead with Rafah offensive.US reveals it paused bomb shipment for Israel over concerns it was going ahead with Rafah offensive.
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Mother of Australian surfers killed in Mexico delivers moving tribute: ‘World has become a darker place’
Read More Her sons, Callum and Jake, were allegedly killed by car thieves in Baja California somewhere around 28 or 29 April Her sons, Callum and Jake, were allegedly killed by car thieves in Baja California somewhere around 28 or 29 April
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A new election debate: Should India take from the rich, give to the poor?
Read MoreAs India enters the second half of its giant election, wealth distribution has emerged as a central campaign flashpoint.As India enters the second half of its giant election, wealth distribution has emerged as a central campaign flashpoint.
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UK airports paralyzed by nationwide system outage (VIDEOS)
Read More A glitch in the automated check-in systems caused travel chaos across the country Airports across the United Kingdom were struck with delays on Tuesday evening after a nationwide “technical issue“ made the UK Border Force electronic systems glitch for more than four hours. The slowed service led to delays and long queues among…
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Dozens trapped as tornado collapses FedEx depot
Read MoreThe rare tornado ripped the roof off the facility, and first responders are working to reach those inside.The rare tornado ripped the roof off the facility, and first responders are working to reach those inside.
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Kim family’s master propagandist dies at 94
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Kim family’s master propagandist dies at 94
Read MoreKim Ki Nam built the personality cult of North Korea’s ruling dynasty.Kim Ki Nam built the personality cult of North Korea’s ruling dynasty.
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‘Bleak milestone’: UN says 3 million forced to flee in Myanmar conflict
Read MoreUnited Nations says the number displaced has jumped by 50 percent in last six months as fighting has intensified.United Nations says the number displaced has jumped by 50 percent in last six months as fighting has intensified.
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FTX says it has billions more than owed to victims
Read MoreThe failed cryptocurrency giant says it has billions of dollars more than needed to cover its debts.The failed cryptocurrency giant says it has billions of dollars more than needed to cover its debts.
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Oceans suffer from record-breaking year of heat
Read MoreEvery single day of the past 12 months has seen a new global sea temperature high for the time of year.Every single day of the past 12 months has seen a new global sea temperature high for the time of year.
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Dozens of people trapped when tornado collapses FedEx building in Michigan
Read More Severe thunderstorms bring hail and structural damage, with tornadoes hitting cities including Kalamazoo and Battle Creek Tornadoes that hit Michigan on Tuesday evening ripped the roof off a FedEx building in Portage, partially collapsing the structure and trapping 50 people inside, Kalamazoo county authorities said. Elsewhere in the state, thousands of residents are…
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Panera to stop serving ‘Charged Sips’ drinks after wrongful death lawsuits over caffeine content
Read MorePanera Bread said it’s discontinuing its Charged Sips drinks that were tied to at least two wrongful death lawsuits due to their high caffeine contentPanera Bread said it’s discontinuing its Charged Sips drinks that were tied to at least two wrongful death lawsuits due to their high caffeine content
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Hunter Valley bus driver pleads guilty to dangerous driving causing deaths after plea deal
Read More Brett Andrew Button had all 10 manslaughter charges withdrawn and admitted to dangerous driving charges over the June 2023 crash Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The driver responsible for the deadly NSW Hunter Valley bus crash has…
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Human head found floating in New York bay could be linked to headless body found in same waters
Read More The city’s medical examiner has ruled the death of Lukasz Mikolajewicz, 46, a suicide The city’s medical examiner has ruled the death of Lukasz Mikolajewicz, 46, a suicide
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Transgender Activists Flood Utah Tip Line With Fake Reports to Block Bathroom Law Enforcement
Read More (SALT LAKE CITY) — Transgender activists have flooded a Utah tip line created to alert state officials to possible violations of a new bathroom law with thousands of hoax reports in an effort to shield trans residents and their allies from any legitimate complaints that could lead to an investigation. The onslaught has…
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Clashes and arrests as pro-Palestinian protests spread across European campuses
Read More Students have set up encampments in universities across continent as they call for ceasefire in Israel-Gaza war See all our Middle East crisis coverage Student protests demanding that universities sever ties with Israel over the Gaza war have spread across Europe, sparking clashes and arrests as new demonstrations broke out in the Netherlands,…
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Report says Chiefs’ Rashee Rice suspected of assault weeks after arrest over high-speed crash
Read MoreA newspaper report says Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice is suspected of assault in Dallas a little over a month after he was one of the speeding drivers in a chain-reaction crash that led to multiple chargesA newspaper report says Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice is suspected of assault in…
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‘Enough’: Frustrated Kristi Noem loses cool with Fox host over dog killing story
Read More Negative attention to governor’s memoir ‘No Going Back’ could imperil prospects as Trump’s VP pick Negative attention to governor’s memoir ‘No Going Back’ could imperil prospects as Trump’s VP pick
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Elon Musk joins controversy over new Canadian bill that would let citizens seek damages for online hate speech
Read More The Online Harms Bill would create a new government body to regulate hate speech on social networks such as X The Online Harms Bill would create a new government body to regulate hate speech on social networks such as X
