Hongkongers face chilliest days of the season as cold front brings wind and rain
Hongkongers will experience the chilliest days of autumn this coming week, with temperatures expected to drop to 16 degrees Celsius (61 Fahrenheit) as a cold front sweeps across the southern Chinese coast. The expected d
Fifth Canadian soldier dies from injuries caused by large fire at military base
Pte William Douglas Dal Bianco died from his injuries on Friday, a month after a fire that tore through CFB Wainwright.
What forced the US to ground all planes? A router switch, we now know
US officials say a routine upgrade that went awry caused the mass disruption of air travel.
Trump rages at judge holding up DC golf course – but remains silent on flight chaos
Deriding East Potomac Golf Links as ‘Trash Island,’ Trump argued a rebuild would attract major events such as the US Open and Ryder Cup
Volume of illegal tobacco shrinks after years of rapid growth
The government says new data demonstrates that its crackdown on illegal cigarettes and other nicotine products is working, with a record 730 tonnes seized in one quarter.
China calls for AI cooperation with the US ahead of Shenzhen Apec summit
Chinese ambassador to the United States Xie Feng has signalled high hopes for major-power cooperation at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit in Shenzhen this week, promoting a China-led AI alliance for re
Chiba’s big agricultural headache comes in a tiny package
Invasive kyonhave spread throughout the prefecture thanks to a mild climate and abundant vegetation. Farmers are struggling to fight back.
160 questions, only one wrong: top scorer in South Korea tax exam admits AI cheating
Fears for national college entrance exam next week as test taker admits sending photos of questions to AI tool The marks attained by the top scorer on South Korea’s national exam for aspiring tax accountants this year s
South Sudan postpones first general election from December to February
The elections commission says this will allow for the implementation of additional processes including distribution of registration materials and civic education.
Three sentenced to death over Jordan church attack
A Jordanian court on Sunday sentenced the three gunmen responsible for a terror attack on a church funeral procession in the village of Hamoud that killed nine and wounded others. The attack prompted retaliatory strikes
Ukraine refuses to concede Donbas as Zelensky warns US security plan could empower Putin
US has raised the idea of withdrawing from Donbas in exchange for Ukraine's membership in NATO
India pulled 500m people out of poverty. Many of them still barely survive
World Bank says India pulled a record number of citizens out of poverty, but millions of them still live on the edge.
Thousands in Portugal protest against surging rental prices
Thousands of people across Portugal are angry about rising rental prices, demanding action to end the housing crisis.
Perth man charged with murder after rural shooting death
A 38-year-old man will appear before the court on Monday as police investigate the shooting of a 44-year-old man they believe was known to him.
Japan to propose Asian version of IEA at AZEC summit
The Takaichi administration aims to strengthen Asia's energy supply chains, whose vulnerability was exposed during the ongoing Middle East turmoil.
SpaceX catches part of its Starship rocket in historic first
Crowds outside the Texas Starbase erupted into cheers as the mechanical arms closed around the spaceship for the first time, a moment SpaceX said "changed everything."
De la Fuente denies racism in Spain despite Yamal, Vinicius avowals
Yamal and Vinicius have publicly said they face racist abuse in Spain, which has faced FIFA punishment over the issue.
Israel kills Hamas commander in strike on Gaza camp, officials say
Both Hamas and IDF officials confirm the death of Samir Abu Younis, commander of the Rafah Brigade.
Homophobic graffiti sprayed on Sydney MP's office under investigation
A crime scene has been set up at Alex Greenwich's office on Oxford Street in Surry Hills after an attack he describes as "deeply distressing".
Jordan sentences three men to death by hanging after deadly church attack
Three men have been convicted of carrying out an attack on a church in the Karak governorate that killed nine people.
Geopolitics won’t affect Interpol assembly in Hong Kong: police chief
Hong Kong’s police chief has dismissed concerns that geopolitical tensions could affect attendance at the coming Interpol general assembly to be held in the city, saying transnational cooperation on policing is “inevitab
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky says US floated Donbas proposal for Nato membership as he challenges SpaceX’s Starshield claims
Kyiv says restrictions on military-grade Starshield terminals have left Ukrainian forces less able to intercept Russian jet-powered drones
Elderly woman found dead after blaze in cluttered Wong Tai Sin flat
The charred body of an elderly woman was found in a flat in Hong Kong’s Wong Tai Sin after a blaze broke out on Sunday morning, with officers uncovering a large amount of clutter piled up to the ceiling. The Fire Service
Pact on South China Sea code of conduct unlikely, as ASEAN leaders gather
Finishing negotiations for disputed South China Sea agreement will be a 'tall order', analysts say.
Jillaroos' World Cup win is more of the same old story
Australia's victory in the women's World Cup was rarely threatened all tournament and its thumping win over New Zealand was yet another version of the same tale.
China’s upgraded VT-4B export tank gets fourth-gen Type 100 tech ahead of Zhuhai show
China has upgraded its VT-4 series main battle tank with cutting-edge technologies aimed at the international market, newly surfaced photos show ahead of the country’s premier defence exhibition in Zhuhai. The appearance
Sudden ice, high costs: are China’s Arctic shipping ambitions at risk after traffic surge?
Chinese and South Korean shipping through the Arctic Ocean to Europe has increased this year, although unpredictable ice, high costs and lapses in demand have exposed the challenges of navigating the route, an environmen
Shark attack hero breaks through for Iron Series win
An emotional Charlie Verco describes his journey from a shark-attack rescue to a maiden Iron Series win as a "roller coaster".
Cape Verde could make election history with first female president
Cape Verde goes to the polls on Sunday in an election that could see the African island nation appoint its first ever female leader. Justice Minister Joana Rosa challenges incumbent Jose Maria Neves, who is the country's
Francophone summit opens with Congo-Rwanda clash
The Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF) gathers around 90 states and nations including 53 full members.
Taiwan Indigenous farmer revives climate-resilient millet
Over the past decade, Indigenous farmers in Taiwan have worked to revive a nearly forgotten crop: oil millet.
DR Congo: Ebola-awareness campaigns conducted at schools in Bunia
About 40 schools in the province have reported cases of Ebola since classes resumed in September, with one teacher dying of the disease.
ASEAN reaffirms engagement with Myanmar, seeks to advance peace plan
The summit is under pressure to ease a five-year ban on Myanmar's military-backed leaders attending high-level meetings.
Flush with wins, U.S. Democrats confront fear of fleeting success
The mood at the What's Next convention veered between jubilation and catharsis after Democrats won commanding majorities in the U.S. House and Senate.
In the ‘kill zone’, Ukraine bets on flying evacuation drones
Almost five years after Russia invaded, drones have transformed the very nature of modern warfare.
Japan stun Brazil 3-2 in stoppage time as Ancelotti, Raphinha sent off
Substitute Tatsuhiro Sakamoto’s late goal helps Japan avenge their defeat by Brazil in the World Cup round of 32.
Chapman hat-trick fires Jillaroos to Rugby League World Cup glory
A dominant first-half performance and a Jaime Chapman hat-trick has fired the Jillaroos to a 34-10 victory over New Zealand in the Rugby League World Cup final.
Albanese stands by Ukraine but won't rule out photo with Putin
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he will consider the wishes of his Chinese hosts about the prospect of a summit 'family photo' that could include Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Weekend deaths push WA road toll to grim record high
With more than a month to go before the year ends, the road toll in Western Australia has already hit 186 deaths — more fatalities than all of last year.
Zelenskyy questions SpaceX over reported Starshield speed restrictions
The restrictions have been directly affecting Ukraine's ability to intercept Russian jet-powered attack drones, Zelenskyy said in an address at the European Political Community summit in Dublin earlier this week.
South Korea calms fears over 260,000 Nvidia chip order after Jensen Huang’s exit
The South Korean government said Nvidia’s existing partnership commitments to Seoul remain intact despite disgraced CEO Jensen Huang’s departure from the artificial intelligence giant. However, uncertainties linger as re
ASEAN summit: Who’s attending and what’s at stake?
Energy disruptions as a result of the US-Israel war on Iran is a key issue for the import-dependent bloc.
Copper wire upgrade behind US flight suspension, transport secretary says
The US government is trying to find out whether the chaos was caused by "incompetence" or faulty equipment.
After tragically losing a mate, Herbert is helping businesses with his shirt
Golfer Lucas Herbert has returned to Australia on a mission to use his platform to help those struggling in the tough economic climate.
Judo: double gold for Canada on day 2 at Zagreb Grand Prix
Canada celebrated double gold at the Zagreb Grand Prix as Jessica Klimkait and François Gauthier-Drapeau topped the podium. Georgia's Giorgi Loladze and Brazil's Nauana Silva claimed their first Grand Prix titles, while
'Is this a cyberattack?' Grounded flights, a Microsoft outage and AI chaos fuel cybersecurity fears
A series of unsettling disruptions, from tech stock turbulence and Microsoft outages to a nationwide grounding of flights, has left millions wondering whether the world’s increasingly interconnected technology systems ar
Hope springs eternal in award-winning photos showcasing nature’s resilience
A fragile Turkish delta and a melting Icelandic 'snow tree' are captured in the award-winning images.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi property markets could gain if Trump’s midterm losses help end Iran war
The United Arab Emirates, a favoured destination for foreign property investment, could see support for housing demand and prices if heavy midterm losses for US President Donald Trump’s Republican Party help bring an end