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【台風情報】熱帯低気圧17日までに台風へ 連休の天気影響か

16日は東日本から西日本にかけての太平洋側を中心に大気の状態が不安定になっていて、東日本などでは夜遅くにかけて激しい雨が降るおそれがあり、土砂災害に十分注意が必要です。 一方、日本のはるか南東にある熱…

自民党役員人事決定 高市首相“重要な政策転換 実現向け総力”

高市総理大臣は、17日の内閣改造に先立って16日午前、自民党の役員人事を行いました。 臨時総務会で高市総理大臣は「重要な政策転換の実現に向けて、自民党と政府の総力を挙げた体制とし、未来を開いていきたい…

高市首相 あす内閣改造 木原官房長官ら留任の方向 初入閣も

17日に行われる内閣改造で高市総理大臣は、木原官房長官、片山財務大臣、茂木外務大臣、小泉防衛大臣を留任させる方向です。 日本維新の会からは中司・前幹事長が入閣する方向で調整が進められているほか、自民党…

【QA解説】10月1日 酒税改正 ビール系飲料 価格どう変わる？

10月1日に酒税が改正され、ビール、発泡酒、第3のビールといったビール系飲料の税額が一本化されます。 価格や市場は、どう変わるのでしょうか？

空自無人偵察機 機体の捜索続く 訓練飛行見合わせも任務継続

15日、鳥取県沖を飛行していた航空自衛隊の大型無人偵察機、「グローバルホーク」が 海上に墜落した事故で、自衛隊は16日も現場の海域で機体の捜索を続けています。また、当面は、訓練飛行を見合わせる一方、警…

病院金庫から4百万円横領か　閉院予定の市立室蘭総合病院職員を逮捕

勤務先老人ホームで100万円の指輪2個盗んだ疑い　介護職員を逮捕

JR北、赤字8区間の「上下分離案」を撤回　国主導の協議会設置へ

警察署の剣道防具を盗みフリマ出品　巡査を懲戒処分「小遣い稼ぎで」

長時間労働、上司からの暴行　男性店長自殺、遺族補償認める　名古屋

立憲系新党の名称「民主改革の会」に　公明系議員は復党手続きへ

よど号ハイジャック　国際手配の赤木志郎容疑者、平壌で死亡か

防衛関連企業の融資、三菱UFJが慎重姿勢を転換　審査進めやすく

経済プラス:SNSは自転車と同じ?　年齢制限は「効果なく危険」欧州専門家

テーザー銃を所持した疑いで会社員を書類送検　職務質問で発覚

Palestinians clash with Israeli soldiers after protest against Pence visit

Palestinian protesters hurl stones at Israeli soldiers during clashes after a protest against the visit of U.S. Vice President Mike Pence in Jerusalem, in the West Bank city of Hebron, on Jan. 23, 201...

U.S. failure to appoint Australian ambassador "diplomatic insult": former deputy PM

Former Australian Deputy Prime Minister Tim Fischer has accused the U.S. of hitting Australia with a "diplomatic insult."

Speaker of Hungarian Parliament addresses in Budapest

Laszlo Kover (1st L), Speaker of the Hungarian Parliament, speaks at a conference of the parliament speakers of the Western Balkans in Budapest, Hungary on Oct. 27, 2017.

Typhoon Lan lashes central Japan, killing 2 and disrupting transport systems

Two people were killed and transportation systems and businesses severely disrupted as Typhoon Lan lashed central Japan's Pacific coast after making landfall early Monday.

Spotlight: U.S. decision to withdraw from UNESCO triggers calls for multilateralism

The U.S. decision to withdraw from UNESCO, the UN cultural agency, has triggered worldwide calls for supporting multilateralism amid world challenges.

China to work with ASEAN for closer community with shared future

China is willing to work with ASEAN to build a closer China-ASEAN community with a shared future, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said when meeting with Secretary-General of ASEAN Kao Kim Hourn on Tuesday.

China donates sample from far side of the moon to the UN

China has donated a sample from the far side of the moon collected by its historic Chang'e-6 mission to the United Nations.

Chinese dance drama 'A Dream of Red Mansions' makes US debut

Chinese dance drama 'A Dream of Red Mansions' makes US debut

Hong Kong deepens ties with Global South in finance, I&T, offical says

Paul Chan, financial secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government, said on Sunday that Hong Kong has continued to broaden and deepen its ties with Belt and Road regions ...

Somalia faces rising costs amid Red Sea shipping disruptions

Somalia is facing rising prices and growing maritime security concerns as Houthi attacks disrupt shipping through the Bab al-Mandab Strait.

Chinese travel platform sparks debate with US$760,000 space flight package

Chinese online travel platform Trip.com has turned heads by launching its most expensive offering to date: a space flight package costing at least 5.1 million yuan (US$759,900). The six-day trip inclu...

As US slashes funding, UN peacekeeping head says global body can rely on China

The United Nations can count on China’s support, the UN’s peacekeeping chief said in Beijing as he flagged the body’s financial strains – due in large part to Washington’s funding squeeze. Speaking at...

Hong Kong to invest in primary care to cut premature death risk to 6.9%

Hong Kong aims to reduce the risk of premature deaths from some major chronic diseases to 6.9 per cent by 2030 by investing heavily in primary healthcare and prevention, authorities have said. Deliver...

How wildfires are threatening Indonesia’s economy and carbon market

Forest and peatland fires raging across Indonesia are threatening to become more than an environmental emergency, with analysts warning that the thickening haze could weigh on economic activity, strai...

Former Kosovo president Thaci gets 25 years in prison for war crimes

Former Kosovo president Hashim Thaci was found guilty of ‌war crimes including murder, torture and illegal detention by the Kosovo war crimes tribunal on Wednesday. Thaci, 58, was sentenced to 25 year...

(Asiad) Celtic winger ready to do more after helping S. Korea to opening win

NAGOYA, Japan, Sept. 16 (Yonhap) -- In South Korea's 4-1 victory over Qatar in t...

Kazakh minister pays 1st visit to grave of Korean independence fighter since repatriation

DAEJEON, Sept. 16 (Yonhap) -- Kazakhstan's culture minister paid tribute Wednesd...

(LEAD) (Asiad) S. Korea beats Hong Kong in women's volleyball

KOMAKI, Japan, Sept. 16 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean women's volleyball team ope...

(Asiad) Midfielder done celebrating 1st victory: 'We are not here to win one match'

NAGOYA, Japan, Sept. 16 (Yonhap) -- A day after South Korea enjoyed a 4-1 victor...

(Asiad) Volleyball captain Kang So-hwi overcomes fear of injury to find rhythm in Asiad opener

KOMAKI, Japan, Sept. 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korean women's volleyball team captain...

KMA Advises Public to Get Vaccinated amid Surge in Flu, COVID-19

[Domestic] : The Korean Medical Association has advised the public to get vaccinated amid the rise in both COVID-19 and influenza cases.  In a written recommendation on Wednesday, the association’s i...

2026 Seoul International Music Festival to Kick Off Oct. 8

[Culture] : The 2026 Seoul International Music Festival will kick off next month under the theme “Bravo My Life!” The organizers held a press conference in Seoul on Wednesday and presented the high...

Most of Country to See Cloudy Skies Thursday

[Domestic] : Most parts of the country will see cloudy skies on Thursday, with some areas expected to receive some rain.  According to the Korea Meteorological Administration on Wednesday, the Gyeo...

South Korea, 5 Central Asian Countries Adopt Seoul Declaration at Inaugural Summit

[Politics] : President Lee Jae Myung and the leaders of all five Central Asian countries have adopted the “Seoul Declaration,” which outlines a blueprint for cooperation over the next 30 years.  Th...

Free Flu Vaccinations for Children, Older Adults to Begin Earlier This Year

[Domestic] : Health authorities have decided to provide free influenza shots for older adults and young children roughly a week earlier this year as the flu is spreading faster.   The Korea Disease...

Amid AI debates, China catches US

As the rapid development of artificial intelligence triggers a renewed debate about its risks, the US and China keep racing to develop increasingly powerful models. The US has outpaced China and other...

Heathrow Airport expansion at odds with UK climate goals: report

UK climate advisers warned Wednesday that plans to expand London's Heathrow Airport are incompatible with the country's legally binding climate goals. The report by the Climate Change Committee found ...

[Graphic News] S. Korea ranks second in wig patents worldwide

Wigs are evolving from products used to conceal hair loss into fashion items for self-expression, and South Korea has emerged as the world’s second-most competitive country in wig-related patents. Acc...

Saudi Arabia vows to respond 'firmly' to Houthi attacks

Saudi Arabia vowed on Tuesday to respond "firmly" to attacks by Yemen's Houthis, after the Iran-backed fighters wounded 13 people in the kingdom in an assault using ballistic missiles and drones. The ...

US Supreme Court rejects Trump mail ballot restrictions ahead of midterms

The Supreme Court on Monday rejected US President Donald Trump's bid to restrict mail ballots for the midterm elections, capping a flurry of last-minute legal action with voting already underway. The ...

Trump pleads not guilty to 34 felony counts

Haberman reveals why Trump attacked judge and his family in speech

CNN political contributor Maggie Haberman explains the reasoning behind Donald Trump's attacks on the judge and his family during a speech at his Mar-a-Lago resort after he was arraigned on felony cha...

What to know about the Trump indictment on the eve of his court appearance

READ: Trump indictment related to hush money payment

Russian authorities detain suspect over St. Petersburg cafe blast

How 9/11 Helped Create Regional Clout for Iran

The American invasion of Iraq in 2003 paved the way for Tehran to dominate its neighbor and whetted its appetite to expand its influence across the greater Middle East.

E.U. Offers to Make Canada ‘Associate Member’ as U.S. Ties Weaken for Both

Canada and the European Union have been confronting an increasingly challenging relationship with the United States under President Trump.

Houthis Claim They Downed Saudi Fighter Jet After Being Accused of Targeting Mecca

The Iran-backed militia in Yemen made its claim hours after a Saudi-led military coalition accused it of firing a drone near the Muslim holy city. The Houthis denied doing so.

The Election May Be a Snoozefest, but Russians Fear What Could Follow

Russians are bracing for what the government might do on the military and economy after a vote that the Kremlin sees as legitimizing its policies.

In the Age of A.I., Some in China Wonder if Learning English Is Worth the Trouble

A math teacher’s viral post prompted a debate over the language, which some see as an optional skill — and a symbol of Western dominance.

Battle with Trump is sending Canada into the arms of the E.U.

The head of the E.U.’s executive branch is proposing “associate membership” for Canada, as Ottawa also pursues new trade deals with China.

Turkey expands arrests after LGBTQ+ crackdown

Turkey’s Justice Minister Akin Gurlek launched the crackdown, saying it was part of an initiative to protect children and family values.

Trump’s planned sale of controversial bombs to Israel is largest in years

The pending transfer of the 2,000-pound munition, involved in scores of incidents resulting in civilian casualties, sets up a potential litmus test for Democrats.

NHL star Alexander Ovechkin campaigns for pro-Putin party in new ad

Ovechkin appeared in a video for United Russia, the country’s ruling party, as the country heads into key parliamentary elections this weekend.

Who are the Houthis, the Iran-backed rebels threatening a key maritime passage?

The group has made sweeping gains along Yemen’s Red Sea coast after conducting a large-scale military operation aimed at controlling the Bab al-Mandab Strait.

Norway faces backlash over 'deeply racist' proposal to jail citizens for West Bank business

Critics say Norway's proposed trade ban on Israeli settlements in Judea and Samaria effectively singles out Jews, calling the possible legislation racist.

Iran’s drone hunt escalates as Tehran targets US spy tech to expose battlefield secrets

Drone experts warn Iran is launching coordinated capture missions targeting U.S. unmanned surface vessels in the Strait of Hormuz for intel.

Iran's regime came for teenage twins. Their fate offers a glimpse of Tehran's widening death campaign

Iranian twins Taraneh and Romina Rahimi face execution and decades in prison after joining protests, as Iran's death penalty surge draws global alarm.

Europe’s left courts Muslim voters as anti-Israel politics reshape continent

Europe’s far left is finding common ground with Islamist-linked networks on anti-Israel politics, creating a growing challenge for Jewish communities and voters.

NATO jets shoot down drone in Lithuanian airspace as Russia grows 'increasingly reckless,' Rutte says

Two Italian Eurofighter Typhoons scrambled under NATO command and downed a drone over Lithuania that officials say likely came from Belarus.

Amnesty report says Iranian authorities committed crimes against humanity in bloody 2022 protest crackdown

Four years after the death of a young woman whose name became synonymous with the fight for women's rights and freedom in Iran, Amnesty International says the resulting government crackdown was a syst...

At least 19 killed, including children, as unstable Gaza building collapses

A building housing half a dozen families gave out in Gaza City overnight into Wednesday, killing 19 people as they slept and leaving rescuers digging through rubble for dozens more who had been shelte...

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen says she wants Canada to become the bloc's 1st associate member

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday proposed opening a path for Canada to become the European Union's first associate member, a striking overture as U.S. President Donald T...

3 people killed when L.A. news helicopter crashes while covering fatal bus accident

A local NBC news helicopter crashed in a Los Angeles neighbourhood on Tuesday and burst into flames, killing at least three people while reporters were covering the nearby crash of an SUV and a city b...

Is Donald 'drill, baby, drill' Trump helping the world transition away from oil?

While running for the U.S. presidency in 2024, Donald Trump promised to do almost anything to benefit the oil industry. His slogan: "Drill, baby, drill." But his bold actions since retaking office hav...

Four supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran tour after Macklemore’s removal for pro-Palestinian comments

Irish acts Aaron Rowe and Beoga, Danish band Lukas Graham and U.S. artist Finneas all say they are withdrawing from Sheeran’s tour

Ed Sheeran tour: Four acts quit in solidarity with Macklemore

Ed Sheeran’s tour of North and South America was plunged into chaos Tuesday when four of his supporting acts abruptly quit in solidarity with the rapper Macklemore, who was dropped for making pro-Pale...

Family of missing Canadian skyrunner accepts that she died on the Matterhorn

Search teams have failed to locate Kalie McCrystal after a two-week effort

EU chief calls for Canada to become bloc’s first associate member

Ursula von der Leyen says she wants to bring the EU’s relationship with Canada ‘to the highest level’

War-damaged Gaza building collapses killing 19 as perilous conditions persist during truce

Collapse underscores how perilous and desperate living conditions have grown for the majority of the enclave’s population

EU chief backs plan for Canada to become 'associate member'

Canada is seeking closer ties with EU after a breakdown in relations with the US and its president Donald Trump.

OpenAI boss says world 'right to be afraid' but should trust AI firms

Sam Altman and other tech CEOs say there are incentives to limit advancements in AI, as fears grow over the threats it poses to humanity.

All support acts on Ed Sheeran's US tour quit after Macklemore dropped

The star said he was not responsible for Macklemore being dropped from the line-up after he made pro-Palestinian statements on stage.

At least 20 killed after war-damaged Gaza building collapses

Dozens of people are missing beneath the rubble of the building in Gaza City, where some 10 families had been living.

Iran war has led to US munitions shortfalls, Pentagon inspector confirms

The inspector also found a bottleneck in resupply, despite President Donald Trump's claims that US supplies are "virtually limitless".

US to bar some South Africans over claims of anti-white discrimination

Announcement of visa restrictions follows Trump’s false claims of ‘white genocide’ taking place in South Africa The US has announced visa restrictions on some South Africans as Donald Trump’s administ...

‘We are prey’: discovery of seven women’s bodies fuels anger over femicide in South Africa

String of female murder victims found near Johannesburg’s international airport, including five in the past week The discovery of the bodies of seven women around Johannesburg’s international airport,...

Al-Qaida and IS-linked violence in Africa’s Sahel belt set to hit record levels this year

Twenty-five years after 9/11, figures compiled by conflict monitor underline how Sahel region has become centre of Islamist terror Islamist extremist violence in Africa’s Sahel region is set to reach ...

Slave-trade wealth was embedded in Britain’s financial system, research finds

Dozens of Bank of England directors and founding subscribers invested in trafficking of enslaved Africans The Bank of England and the British financial system were for centuries deeply involved in the...

‘I believed the hype’: the white South Africans denied refugee status in the US

Drive to save thousands of Afrikaners from false claims of ‘white genocide’ appears to show signs of slowing When Donald Trump announced in February 2025 that the US would accept Afrikaners from South...

EU offers Canada chance to become first 'associate member' in wake of Trump's trade war

The European Union wants Canada to become the block's first "associate member", as the country's trade war with Donald Trump escalates.

Reward offered after British woman is kidnapped in Malawi

Police in Malawi have offered a reward after a British woman was kidnapped in the southern African country.

Kosovo's former president jailed for 25 years over war crimes

Kosovo's former president Hashim Thaci has been jailed for 25 years after being found criminally responsible for war crimes following a trial in The Hague.

Suspected sabotage to trains during Dutch rush hour

Thousands of rail passengers have faced delays and cancellations after suspected saboteurs disrupted train services in the Netherlands during Tuesday morning's rush hour.

London misses out as major sports event to be held in Africa for first time

London has lost out to Nairobi in its bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, which will be held in Africa for the first time.

Ed Sheeran's tour in trouble after opening acts drop out in solidarity with rapper Macklemore

Ed Sheeran’s tour of North and South America was plunged into chaos Tuesday when four of his supporting acts abruptly quit in solidarity with the rapper Macklemore, who was dropped for making pro-Pale...

Middle East: Iran war exposes limits of US power

Saudi Arabia’s crown prince sought backing Tuesday from the president of Egypt, his ally across the Red Sea, as the kingdom faces increased attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on Saudi shipping and infra...

Ursula von der Leyen: EU chief pitches 'associate member' status for Canada

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen raised the prospect Wednesday of Canada becoming the 27-nation bloc's first 'associate member', as she pitched closer cooperation on tech, defence and energy to Canadian ...

EU – Canada: Standing ovation for Mark Carney

Canadian Prime Minister was given a standing ovation at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France on Wednesday as EU chief Ursula von der Leyen raised the prospect of Canada becoming the 27-nation...

REPLAY - Ursula von der Leyen: Full State of the Union address

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed banning children under 13 from accessing social media, online games and chatbots during her annual State of the European Union speech in Str...

EU chief von der Leyen says she wants Canada to become bloc's first 'associate member'

During her annual State of the European Union address, the European Commission president told Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney she wants to work together to 'open the door for Canada being the firs...

French presidential election: Five candidates will take part in center-left primary

Olivier Faure, Raphaël Glucksmann, Jérôme Guedj, Emmanuel Maurel and Ségolène Royal will compete in the primary to choose the nominee for France's social-democratic left by October 17.

Catherine Ringer, legendary French artist and singer of rock duo Les Rita Mitsouko, has died

Author, composer and performer over 40 years of artistic commitment, Catherine Ringer was an independent artist. She died of an aggressive cancer on September 14.

Hashim Thaçi, former Kosovo president, sentenced to 25 years for war crimes

Former Kosovo president Hashim Thaçi was found guilty of war crimes and jailed for 25 years by a court in The Hague.

French ex-minister Dati goes on trial in Renault corruption case

Rachida Dati is charged with 'passive corruption' and 'passive influence peddling' for the €900,000 she received between 2009 and 2013, while she was serving in the European Parliament.

Global Gender Gap Report: Women's hard-won gains 'fragile'

Two decades of progress toward gender parity is at risk as women's political representation declines, according to a new World Economic Forum report. At the current pace, the remaining gap could take ...

Kosovo ex-president Thaci sentenced to 25 years for war crimes

A Hague tribunal ruled that Hashim Thaci, a former leader of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA), is responsible for war crimes carried out during the war of independence with Serbia.

Turkey's rights groups, EU call out LGBTQ+ crackdown

Several raids and arrests of LGBTQ+ persons in Turkey have triggered sharp criticism from numerous Turkish organizations — and also from Brussels.

Why do authoritarian regimes target the LGBTQ+ community?

A recent crackdown on the LGBTQ+ community in Turkey is symptomatic of a wider rights regression, according to experts. It's worse under authoritarian regimes, but why is it such a popular policy for ...

Saudi Arabia faces hard choices as Houthis gain in Yemen

Saudi Arabia faces growing security and economic problems as it seeks to balance deterrence and diplomacy during its escalating conflict with the Iran-backed Houthis in neighboring Yemen.

The Future of Europe: Canada in the EU Sounds Crazy. Is It?

The European Union needs new momentum. Canada needs a reliable partner. It would be a stretch for the EU to expand across the Atlantic, but doing so would be beneficial for both Europe and Canada.

Fake Jewish Lineage: The Passport Scheme that Exploited Germany’s Nazi History

DER SPIEGEL has learned that a large number of fraudsters have obtained German citizenship by claiming to be the descendants of Jews persecuted by the Nazis. The real families are furious.

BYD, Geely, Xpeng: Germany’s Vaunted Auto Industry in Dire Straits Amid Chinese Surge

The numbers of Chinese cars on European roads is skyrocketing as carmakers from the People’s Republic rush to build factories in the EU. Germany’s traditional brands are struggling to respond.

Amodei vs. Altman: How the Race for AI Dominance Is Increasing the Risks

Anthropic founder Amodei and OpenAI CEO Altman once worked together to build a Super AI. Now, they are competing to be first. And that race is proving dangerous.

Boats from Eastern Libya: How Europe Is Bowing to a Libyan Warlord on Migration

Brussels is concerned about the rising number of migrants reaching Crete - and is allowing itself to be blackmailed by the notorious Haftar family in eastern Libya, as DER SPIEGEL reporting has found.

Nuove allarme sicurezza per i Sussex in Gb, svelato numero telefono Meghan

Vicenda fa seguito al cambio di scuola per i figli. Mentre Harry attende riesame su scorta

Ong, omicidi di attivisti ambientali raddoppiati in Brasile nel 2025

La Colombia si conferma il Paese più violento al mondo per gli ecologisti

Cremlino, 'non commentiamo accuse Usa senza prove minimamente convincenti'

Su omicidi pianificati negli Usa e in Europa

Cremlino, 'non commentiamo accuse Usa senza prove minimamente convincenti'

Su omicidi pianificati negli Usa e in Europa

Thaci condannato all'Aja a 25 anni per crimini di guerra in Kosovo

'Era a conoscenza delle azioni commesse dai miliziani dell'Uck contro gli oppositori'

EU needs Georgia, foreign minister tells Euronews, reigniting enlargement question

Georgia’s top diplomat told Euronews that Tbilisi remains committed to EU accession and that Europe needs Georgia for its prosperity and security. But according to the FM, it all comes down to whether...

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Kosovo's former President Thaçi convicted of war crimes at Hague court

Hashim Thaçi, who served as both president and prime minister, was found guilty of murder, torture, cruel treatment and arbitrary detention by the Kosovo Specialist Chambers, as tens of thousands who ...

Yemen's Houthis claim they shot down Saudi fighter jet, deny targeting Mecca

Saudi Arabia vowed it would not hesitate to take "deterrent measures" against the Houthis after alerts were issued over possible drone attacks near Islam's holiest site, the first such alerts since th...

Canada invited to become first 'associate member' of the EU

The status announced by von der Leyen during the State of the Union is an entirely new one, with details yet to be made clear. The European Commission’s President also proposed a new alliance with Ott...

Opinion: Opinion | How A Tiny 0.4% UPI Fee Could Change How India Pays

The introduction of a fee can have a psychological effect beyond its immediate financial cost. Businesses that have come to view digital payments as free may begin to look for alternative - split paym...

Opinion: Blog | I'm A Woman Motorcyclist, And I Refuse To Be Told Where I Belong

In Singapore, You Can Now Get Paid For Reading. Here's How

Under the programme, reading for at least 15 minutes earns 20 coins. The idea is to make reading a regular habit at a time when people spend more time on short videos, social media, and other online c...

Some Birds Survived Asteroid That Killed Dinosaurs. Poop May Reveal How

The specimen found in Montana, United States, belonged to a bird that had once been eaten by a Tyrannosaurus rex or another predator.

Ukraine War Drives European Demand For Bigger, Cheaper Missile Arsenals

A new generation of defence startups says it can help meet the demand by developing cheaper missiles and interceptors designed for large-scale production.

US raises Saudi Arabia travel risk to 'Level 3' amid Houthi attacks

In 2008, rats were removed from Hawadax Island; seabirds and kelp returned

For two centuries, invasive rats wreaked havoc on the seabird populations and overall food web of Hawadax Island. Thanks to a successful eradication initiative in 2008, rats were completely removed. T...

From Mecca's red line to the 'Gate of Tears': How US-Iran war is closing in on Saudi prince MBS

At 20, a college student became mayor of an Iowa town with 144 residents

A father's small act of kindness later brought $200,000 to his family

RI's energy minister guarantees coal quotas sufficient for electricity

Indonesia's coal production quotas are sufficient to meet state utility PT PLN's power-generation needs, Energy ...

Indonesia to deport three Chinese nationals over permit violations

Indonesia’s immigration authorities will deport three Chinese nationals on September 17 after discovering that ...

Govt seals 50 companies over forest, land fires across eight provinces

The Environment Ministry has sealed off approximately 50 companies operating across eight provinces in Indonesia, after ...

Indonesia to sanction foreigners violating protected wildlife laws

Indonesia's Immigration Directorate General will impose appropriate sanctions on foreigners who violate Indonesian ...

Post-disaster recovery requires multidisciplinary approach: BRIN

Acting Head of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Organization at Indonesia's National Research and ...

Syria’s sovereign fund, US firms discuss investment opportunities

RIYADH: A US economic delegation has held meetings with Syria’s sovereign fund to explore investment opportunities, as Damascus seeks to deepen ties with the world’s largest economy and attract intern...

Film AlUla signs memorandum of understanding with Sherborne Media at TIFF 2026

DUBAI: Film AlUla has signed a memorandum of understanding with international film financier Sherborne Media at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival, establishing a financial framework designe...

Saudi-China economic ties deepen as trade exchange tops $100bn

Saudi Arabia and China are deepening their economic ties, with bilateral trade surpassing $100 billion in 2025, highlighted by approximately $50 billion in trade recorded in the first half of this yea...

Saudi fintech barq becomes Kingdom’s newest unicorn after $329.5m funding round

Saudi fintech company Barq has achieved unicorn status with a valuation of $1.85 billion after raising $329.5 million in a Series A funding round. The investment, featuring participation from firms li...

Hezbollah must be convinced to prioritize Lebanon and not Iran, says Elias Bou Saab

DUBAI: Hezbollah must prioritize Lebanon’s interests over those of Iran for progress to be made on disarming the group and advancing negotiations with Israel, deputy speaker in the Lebanese Parliament...

Moment Kash Patel’s senate hearing takes bizarre turn

Moment Kash Patel's senate hearing takes bizarre turn

India summons Pakistani diplomat after incident in Arabian Sea

India accuses Pakistan of ignoring bilateral agreement after collison between the two countries' navies.

Israeli double-tap strike kills 15-year-old and paramedic in Gaza

A child has been killed in an Israeli double-tap strike as he rushed to help a paramedic wounded in an earlier attack.

Real Madrid stars appear to hide Ceuta solidarity message

Three Real Madrid players covered a ‘We are all Caballas’ message on shirts worn in solidarity with Spain’s Ceuta.

Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci sentenced to 25 years for war crimes

Thaci, 58, was sentenced to 25 years in prison for ‌crimes including murder, ​torture and illegal detention.

Kosovo's ex-President Thaci sentenced to 25 years for war crimes

Thaci, 58, ​sentenced for crimes of murder, torture and illegal detention committed in 1990s

EU opens door for Canada to become bloc's first 'associate member': European Commisison chief

Proposal would create a new EU relationship with non-EU country, though Ursula von der Leyen gave no further details

US urges travelers to reconsider Saudi Arabia trips over Iranian drone, missile threat

Level 3 advisory cites risk of Iranian attacks on American interests, with Yemen's border designated no-travel area

Zelenskyy accuses Russia of attempting to attack his plane twice in recent weeks

Zelenskyy says 2 drones entered Moldovan airspace during his trip to country

S. Korean court orders North Korea to pay $32M for demolishing inter-Korean office

‘How Seoul could enforce the judgment remains unclear, as there are currently no practical means of compelling Pyongyang to pay,’ reports local media

12 killed when building damaged in Israel's war on Gaza collapses

Five children were among 12 killed overnight Wednesday when a building – damaged in Israel's genocidal war on Gaza – came crashing down on dozens of Palestinians sheltering there....

'Red line': Saudis down suspected Houthi drone near Mecca

The Saudi-led coalition against the Houthis vowed retaliation Wednesday after the Iran-backed group crossed a "red line" by launching a drone at Mecca, one of Islam's holiest sites...

Most Americans value free press but back some limits: Survey

Most Americans consider press freedom vital to society but many are willing to accept government restrictions on news coverage under certain circumstances, revealing a divide betwe...

Canada to emerge from US trade war more independent: PM Carney

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday that Canada intends to emerge from its trade war with the United States with a stronger, more resilient and independent economy, si...

Israel shares Houthi intelligence with Saudi Arabia: Report

Israel has reportedly begun supplying Saudi Arabia with intelligence on Yemen's Houthis through U.S. intermediaries, signaling rare indirect security cooperation between the two co...

Australia's 43-year MotoGP streak continues with Senna Agius signing

There will be a full-time Australian rider in motorcycle racing's premier class for the 43rd consecutive year, with 21-year-old Senna Agius signing to race for KTM Tech3 next year.

Alex de Minaur readies for Davis Cup tie between Australia and Poland

A Davis Cup tie has come at the perfect time for Alex de Minaur as he searches to recapture a spark after nearly a decade on tour.

Tszyu changes tune on controversial draw, eyes off fights in US

Believing his domestic duties are done, Nikita Tszyu is ready to take on America after changing his tune and claiming victory in his controversial draw with countryman Ben Mahoney.

Bazzana whacks two home runs in vital MLB win for Guardians

Australian Travis Bazzana has continued his impressive rookie season with two home runs, helping Cleveland secure a crucial 7-6 win over the Chicago White Sox in its battle for a Major League Baseball...

NRLW greats Elliot, Baxter, announce retirement at end of finals

The NRLW will farewell two of its most influential figures with Sydney Roosters pair Millie Elliott and Corban Baxter announcing their retirements.

US subs in Australia could be armed with nukes, says key Republican after visit

“It’s kind of an unveiled threat to have a nuclear sub going around without any weapons,” said Michael McCaul, who chairs the Friends of Australia caucus in the US Congress.

Deadly chopper crash in LA

A helicopter that crashed while filming the scene of a fatal bus accident has left at least three people dead.

‘I love you, Daddy’: Terrified daughter’s final plea before Bali double murder-suicide

A security camera inside a family’s Bali home streamed harrowing final images and sounds live to a distraught mother as the horror unfolded.

News helicopter crashes in LA as TV host confirms details live on-air

A tearful NBC presenter confirmed that the station’s helicopter had gone down, killing two people onboard and another person on the ground.

News helicopter crashes near scene of fatal LA bus accident

A tearful NBC presenter confirmed that the station’s helicopter had gone down, killing two people onboard and another person on the ground.

Canadá pode se tornar 'membro associado' da União Europeia, diz Von der Leyen

Em seu discurso anual ao Parlamento Europeu, em Estrasburgo, Ursula von der Leyen declarou nesta quarta-feira (16) que o Canadá pode se tornar "membro associado da União Europeia". A adesão Leia mais ...

Três pessoas morrem em acidente com helicóptero de TV em Los Angeles

Um helicóptero de uma emissora de televisão que cobria um acidente de trânsito caiu nesta terça-feira (15) sobre um bairro de Los Angeles, nos Estados Unidos, deixando ao menos três mortos, informaram...

A escolha é: poderes médios contra homens fortes

Se eu fosse brasileiro, não quereria ler sobre mais nada senão as eleições brasileiras. Mesmo não sendo, partilho da obsessão com o assunto; mas a Folha já tem gente muito boa para escrever sobre o te...

Morta há 50 anos, Bertha Lutz inscreveu igualdade de gênero na Carta da ONU

Quem passasse pelo cemitério São João Batista, na zona sul do Rio de Janeiro, na manhã de 17 de setembro de 1976, veria uma cena curiosa. Um grupo de idosas carregava um caixão rumo à sua sepultura. E...

EUA restrigem vistos a sul-africanos ligados a suposta discriminação contra brancos

O secretário de Estado dos Estados Unidos, Marco Rubio, disse nesta terça-feira (15) que os EUA terão uma nova política de restrição de vistos voltada para alguns cidadãos estrangeiros da África do Su...

Condenaron a 25 años de prisión al expresidente de Kosovo, Thaci Hashim, por crímenes de guerra

El exmandatario de 58 años, que renunció a su cargo para defenderse, fue hallado culpable de los delitos de detención arbitraria, trato cruel, tortura y asesinato. Fueron cometidos entre 1998 y 1999, ...

En medio de la escasez de municiones por la guerra con Irán, EE.UU. prepara un millonario paquete de armas para Israel

La operación se realizaría para que Israel continúe con los bombardeos a la Franja de Gaza. El acuerdo rondaría los 2.800 millones de dólares. Se daría en medio de una reducción del arsenal de Estados...

Después de 88 años, Bolivia y Paraguay terminarán de definir los 742 kilómetros de su frontera común

La disputa se remonta a la guerra del Chaco, librada entre 1932 y 1935 y considerada el mayor conflicto bélico de Sudamérica del siglo XX. Desde este lunes hasta el miércoles se discute en La Paz la a...

El FBI detuvo al último prófugo de su lista de diez más buscados: quién es Aníbal Alexander Canelón Aguirre, el "primer fugitivo cibernético"

Lo capturaron en Venezuela y está acusado de conspiración internacional para robar millones de dólares con ataques a cajeros automáticos. La historia de Prometheus y su vínculo con el Tren de Aragua. ...

Brasil: en medio de fuertes cruces, la Corte Suprema aplazó la decisión de investigar al juez Alexandre de Moraes

La sesión estuvo marcada por ruidosos intercambios entre los miembros del máximo tribunal. El magistrado está en el centro de un escándalo de corrupción con un banquero detenido.

Is Mexico’s soccer league a monopoly? Antitrust officials are looking to find out

The antitrust investigation was triggered by Liga MX's decision to scrap the system of promoting teams from — and demoting them to — the second-tier Liga Expansión, effectively freezing out newcomers ...

Should you be worried about the presence of brain-eating amoeba in Yucatán water bodies?

The news of a water sports instructor's death prompted concern among residents of the Yucatán capital that the popular nearby cenotes may harbor the deadly amoeba, but experts say cenote water is too ...

139 US troops cleared to enter Mexico for joint training in Chihuahua

Among the simulated combat exercises U.S. and Mexican military personnel will conduct are the destruction of sniper positions; the seizure of an airfield; an air assault; the destruction of a fuel-sup...

Tehran’s Azadi Tower bears Mexican flag in first-ever Independence Day tribute

Countries around the world are celebrating the 216th anniversary of the Grito de Dolores, including Spain, Poland, Hungary and this year, Iran — which is projecting Mexico's flag on its most famous to...

New US-Mexico water agreement means reduced allotments but a heathier Colorado River

Mexico, still in water debt to the United States, will have its Colorado River share reduced, but so will three U.S. Lower Basin states: Nevada, Arizona and Colorado. The post New US-Mexico water agre...

Special court for Kosovo sentences former president to 25 years in prison

The Kosovo war crimes tribunal in the Hague found former president Hashim Thaci guilty of committing war crime

Second phase of CSTO Rubezh 2026 exercise begins in Kazakhstan

The total number of exercise participants is about 1,500

South Korean translator of Dostoevsky’s works added to Kiev extremist site’s database

The website’s creators accuse Kim Jung-ah of spreading propaganda

Iran considers memorandum with US valid, wants to return to peaceful solution — MFA

Iran is not interested in continuing the conflict, Abbas Araghchi said

New unmanned boat for Arctic launched in Arkhangelsk

It will be tested in the White Sea on the route between Arkhangelsk and Pertominsk

Netanyahu deliberately enabled Hamas October 7 attack – victims

Families of October 7 victims have accused Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu of enabling the Hamas attack Read Full Article at RT.com

NATO-backed separatist found responsible for war crimes

Hashim Thaci, the former leader of the Kosovo Liberation Army was convicted on war crimes charges by a special tribunal Read Full Article at RT.com

Disgruntled troops leak PHOTOS of extensive damage to US bases from Iranian strikes

US troops have provided new images to CBS News capturing widespread destruction at American bases from Iran’s missile and drone attacks Read Full Article at RT.com

Von der Leyen carries Canada into club as EU sinks into cost crisis: As it happened

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has delivered her State of the Union address to the EU Parliament Read Full Article at RT.com

Fiery news helicopter crash kills three in Los Angeles (VIDEOS)

A news helicopter has crashed while covering a fatal road accident in Los Angeles, killing three people Read Full Article at RT.com

Belarus Frees 25 More Political Prisoners in Return for U.S. Sanctions Relief

The deal was part of lengthy negotiations in which Washington is urging Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko to free hundreds of people.

Russian General Who Oversaw Capture of Ukraine’s Kostiantynivka Dies

Major General Anton Grunis had personally briefed Putin on the capture of the heavily fortified city earlier this summer.

Yabloko Leader Slams Exiled Opposition’s Voting Strategy

Party chairman Nikolai Rybakov accused the exiled opposition of “manipulating” Russian voters from abroad.

United States Charges 5 People in Alleged Russian-Backed Murder Plots

Attorney General Todd Blanche said the plots included efforts to murder a Russian dissident believed to be located in Washington, D.C.

Russia Resumes Postal Service to North Korea After 6 Years

Russian Post had suspended regular mail deliveries to North Korea in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.