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SpaceX's Starship encounters problems during 15th test flight

Elon Musk’s SpaceX successfully launched its Starship, the world's largest spaceship, into orbit where it should release 15 satellites for its Starlink network. A few minutes after lift off however, the rocket's booster

France 2421 minutes ago
Technology

Can Nvidia survive without tech titan Jensen Huang?

The Financial Times says computing giant Nvidia has approached Rene Haas, CEO of British chip designer Arm, in its search for a potential successor to Jensen Huang. Huang resigned after his affair with an alleged Chinese

France 2422 minutes ago
Society

France's school principals say threats and violence have become unbearable

Headteachers gathered across France this Friday, to demonstrate their frustration after nearly two months of student protests that have blockaded high schools. Many of the teachers support the students, but say they feel

France 2424 minutes ago
Society

France protests for fifth Saturday against living costs and heavy-handed policing

Different causes are set to come together for one march in Paris this Saturday. Campaign groups, students and Yellow Vest protesters are due to join forces in the capital, bringing together demands on wages, education an

France 2426 minutes ago
Society

Sabalenka crashes out of season-ending WTA Finals after losing to Svitolina

World number two Sabalenka's season came to a disappointing end after she failed to reach the WTA Finals semifinals.

Al Jazeera39 minutes ago
Society

Migrant caravan heads to US from Mexico after Democrats’ midterm win

A migrant caravan of more than a thousand people is heading towards the US border from southern Mexico.

Al Jazeera58 minutes ago
Society

Netanyahu may fall, but his far-right legacy in Israel is going nowhere

Israel’s far-right is accused of embedding a hardline agenda so deeply that reversing it may prove almost impossible.

Al Jazeera58 minutes ago
Society

U.S. Air Force captain arrested in Okinawa for alleged drunk driving

The arrest comes just a week after Tokyo and Washington agreed to measures aimed at preventing crimes by U.S. service members.

The Japan Times1 hour ago
Society

United States nationwide ground stop lifted after longest shutdown since 2001

The over four-hour stoppage on Friday brought all air travel to a halt across the country and stranded tens of thousands of passengers.

Africanews1 hour ago
TechnologySociety

Hong Kong police to activate AI facial recognition across surveillance network

Hong Kong police will activate artificial intelligence-powered facial recognition across their expanding smart surveillance network on Monday, the force’s commissioner has said. Speaking after attending a police passing-

South China Morning Post1 hour ago
Politics

Hong Kong to trial electronic proxy voting platform to curb bid-rigging at estates

Hong Kong will launch a trial scheme next year to handle proxy voting via an electronic platform, a move designed to pave the way for a cap on proxies and curb rampant bid-rigging in private housing estates. Announcing t

South China Morning Post1 hour ago
Society

US ground stop live updates: Passengers stranded and thousands of flights delayed as FAA order lifted

Over 9,000 flights were delayed Friday in the US

The Independent1 hour ago
Society

DR Congo: At least 44 dead in attack by Islamic State-linked gunmen

The latest raids by the Allied Democratic Forces come just days after the notoriously brutal group killed 66 people in North Kivu.

Africanews1 hour ago
ClimateSociety

Hundreds take to water to protest coal exports at Newcastle port as Australia faces climate scrutiny

Protestors called for coal exports from Newcastle to end by 2030 and for workers to be supported in moving to other industries

The Independent2 hours ago
Climate

Heat hammer Hurricanes to hand WBBL champions sixth straight loss

The Hobart Hurricanes' WBBL defence falls further into tatters with a humiliating 10-wicket loss to the Brisbane Heat.

ABC News2 hours ago
Society

Goalkeeper given 12-game ban for fatal collision with Tenerife striker

Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono has been suspended for 12 games after an on-field collision that resulted in the death of Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel.

Sky News2 hours ago
Society

Warner accuses Cricket Australia of ‘cover-up’ in ball-tampering scandal

Former opener Warner was banned for a year for his involvement in the 2018 'Sandpapergate' incident in South Africa.

Al Jazeera2 hours ago
Society

Former Nvidia CEO Huang had a relationship with a second employee, sources say

The revelation follows two other extramarital affairs that led to his resignation Thursday.

The Japan Times2 hours ago
Society

Reijnders’ hat-trick fires Dutch to 7-0 rout of Greece, Germany beat Serbia

Netherlands' 7-0 annihilation of Greece means the Germans will likely need to win on Monday to reach the quarterfinals.

Al Jazeera3 hours ago
Society

Protesters heckle Hakeem Jeffries at Democratic conference

US House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries faced repeated heckling at a Democratic conference in Denver.

Al Jazeera3 hours ago
Society

Memorial opens honoring victims of the 2015 Charleston church massacre

Eleven years after a white gunman killed nine Black parishioners inside the South’s oldest African Methodist Episcopal Church, a long planned memorial is opening to honor their lives

The Independent3 hours ago
Society

Distressing scenes for Cats ruck as Swans reach maiden preliminary final

Sydney advances to a first-ever AFLW preliminary final with a three-point victory over Geelong, but the semifinal is marred by a concerning head knock to Cats ruck Piper Dunlop.

ABC News3 hours ago
SocietyPolitics

Live: France deploys 70,000 police for new wave of anti-government protests

Between 50 and 60 marches are expected in France on Saturday, according to Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez, who plans to mobilise approximately 70,000 police officers and gendarmes across the country. In Paris, the march

France 243 hours ago
Society

UK-EU breakthrough will allow airport-style checks at Eurotunnel to avoid border ‘chaos’

Eurotunnel owner Getlink wants to replicate ‘airport experience’ at Folkestone and Calais, without making people get out of cars Airport-style passport and fingerprinting controls are to be introduced at Eurotunnel in an

The Guardian3 hours ago
Society

Abby Choi’s ex-brother-in-law tells murder trial he ‘blanked out’ during cover-up

Slain Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung’s former brother-in-law began his defence in the seventh week of the trial over her alleged murder, describing himself as a close friend but claiming he “blanked out” while he

South China Morning Post3 hours ago
Society

Passengers continue to face delays and cancellations after US lifts nationwide ground stop

US Transport Secretary Sean Duffy blamed the stoppage on what he called an "incredibly old" air traffic control system and warned that it would take time for normal operations to resume.

Euronews3 hours ago
Society

Rubik's Cube production returns to Hungary more than 50 years after invention

More than 50 years after its invention, the Rubik’s Cube is being manufactured in Hungary again, with a new automated production line launched in the country where the iconic puzzle toy was first created.

Euronews3 hours ago
Society

The ANC’s implosion was decades in the making

Zuma squandered Mbeki’s gains, while Ramaphosa’s dithering turned the ANC’s promised renewal into a fight for survival.

Al Jazeera3 hours ago
Economy

Southeast Asian leaders to meet as Trump visit highlights trade disruption

ASEAN summit comes as US president embarks on Asia trip that will see him meet China's Xi.

Al Jazeera3 hours ago
Society

Judo: The Final Grand Prix of 2026 Kicks Off in Zagreb

The Zagreb Grand Prix welcomes over 400 judoka from more than 60 countries. Assunta Scutto claims her second Grand Prix gold of 2026, while Yang Yung Wei, Roza Gyertyas, Nurkanat Serikbayev and Shirlen Nascimento celebra

Euronews4 hours ago
Society

Salah breaks Egypt scoring record, Tunisia lose to Libya in AFCON qualifier

Salah scored twice to take his international tally to 70 ​and surpass former captain Hossam Hassan’s record.

Al Jazeera4 hours ago
Society

India’s Bollywood boosts security as fears of criminal gangs rise

It sounds like a Bollywood thriller, but a spate of shootings and extortion threats targeting Mumbai’s stars has sent the industry scrambling for bodyguards, reviving memories of the underworld’s grip on cinema in the 19

South China Morning Post4 hours ago
Society

Philippine court orders arrest of jailed, US-wanted celebrity preacher

Palace denies timing of warrant is linked to Trump’s visit to Manila next week.

Al Jazeera4 hours ago
Society

Could one daily pill narrow the diabetes treatment gap in the Global South?

Globally, one in nine people lives with diabetes, as blockbuster injectable drugs begin making way for tablets instead.

Al Jazeera4 hours ago
Society

Gen Z protests: Do Baby Boomers really have it better than young people?

Should young people in Germany be more worried about their future than Baby Boomers were in the 1980s and 1990s? Or should both generations take to the streets and protest together? DW checked the data.

Deutsche Welle4 hours ago
Society

Father Christmas greeted by estimated 335,000 at Adelaide pageant

Skies were grey but enthusiasm was as avid as ever, as Father Christmas arrived in Adelaide in typical style in front of a crowd estimated to exceed 300,000 along the route of the annual pageant.

ABC News4 hours ago
Society

COP31 is once again shying away from a fossil fuel exit but one European country is taking the leap

Transitioning away from fossil fuels appears to have become an elephant in the room as the first week of COP31 wraps up.

Euronews4 hours ago
Society

Five Alpine destinations you can reach on new train routes this winter

From the French Alps to Austria’s historic mountain towns, these destinations offer everything from challenging ski runs to snowy walks, cosy restaurants and city sightseeing – with new and upgraded rail services making

Euronews4 hours ago
Society

Goalkeeper Owono handed 12-match ban after De Miguel death

Owono and De Miguel ⁠collided during a Spanish second-tier match between FC Andorra and ​Tenerife on November 2.

Al Jazeera4 hours ago
SocietyWar

Preschool, father in war of words after police close probe into son’s head bump

A war of words has erupted between a popular preschool in Hong Kong and a parent who alleges that his two-year-old son suffered a large bump on his head on campus, though police closed their investigation after finding n

South China Morning Post4 hours ago
Society

US air travel thrown into chaos after nationwide ground stop halts flights

More than 1.5 million passengers face travel disruption as domestic and international airlines warn of knock-on delays.

Al Jazeera4 hours ago
Society

Eddie Jones vows Japan will ‘play the house down’ in matchup with England

Eddie Jones remains England's most successful coach in terms of winning percentage.

The Japan Times5 hours ago
Society

Australia's newest fast-bowling sensation tipped for big things from a young age

From an enthusiastic kid to a teenage tearaway, Mahli Beardman's talents were spotted early as a junior cricketer in regional WA.

ABC News5 hours ago
ClimateSociety

Newcastle climate protest goes ahead, no arrests made

Activism group Rising Tide says more than 900 people registered to take part in its paddle-out on Newcastle Harbour, near the channel that leads to the world's largest coal port.

ABC News5 hours ago
Society

US-bound flights out of Australia delayed after telecommunications outage grounded American planes

Sydney and Melbourne airports say flights were affected by now-lifted ban on departures in US US flight outage – live updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Some US-bound flights from Sydney

The Guardian5 hours ago
Society

Hong Kong travellers face 2 days of delays as US ground stop hits 17 city flights

Flights between the United States and Hong Kong will face continued disruptions over the next two days, the Airport Authority has warned, after a nationwide US ground stop forced the cancellation of nearly 10,000 flights

South China Morning Post5 hours ago
Society

Lagos Art Week confronts history, identity and belonging

ART X Lagos celebrates Africa's heritage and contemporary creativity.

Al Jazeera5 hours ago
Society

Japan and Philippines to ink deal on oil reserve cooperation

Under the partnership, Japan will help the Philippines develop a national oil reserve system as part of measures to enhance its energy security.

The Japan Times6 hours ago
Society

Die Geburtstagswoche des Grauens für Merz. Mit Rasmus Buchsteiner

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Politico6 hours ago
Society

Iranian shopkeeper goes viral for Netanyahu resemblance

A shopkeeper in Tehran has become an unlikely social media sensation because of his striking resemblance to Netanyahu.

Al Jazeera6 hours ago
Society

Hong Kong police arrest 3 teens over alleged assault on 13-year-old schoolmate

Hong Kong police have arrested three teenage boys on suspicion of assaulting a 13-year-old fellow pupil on campus, after a social media post criticised the school’s handling of the alleged bullying. Police said they rece

South China Morning Post6 hours ago
SocietyWar

ICC stops probe into alleged crimes by US troops in Afghanistan

The decision follows feuds between the United States and the Hague-based International Criminal Court.

Al Jazeera6 hours ago
Society

Cape Town inquiry spoke to all Aussie bowlers, ABC understands

Sources connected to the Australian bowling group say they all spoke to investigators as part of the inquiry into Cape Town ball tampering, which runs counter to claims by David Warner.

ABC News6 hours ago
Society

FAA ground stop lifted: Why were US flights grounded, and what’s next?

The FAA says nationwide ground stop disrupting thousands of US flights was caused by a telecommunications outage.

Al Jazeera7 hours ago
Society

'The line-up is huge': Australians caught up in US flight chaos

Thousands of flights have been delayed or cancelled across the US, leaving Australian travellers stranded at airports.

ABC News7 hours ago
Society

Measles-associated deaths reach 10 in US after two more deaths reported

More than 5,400 confirmed measles cases have been recorded in the US to date this year.

Al Jazeera8 hours ago
Society

The Townsville creatives making their own queer community

Townsville's queer culture is less visible than other aspects, but that is changing as more people are creating the communities they once had to leave regional Queensland to find.

ABC News8 hours ago
Society

Predicting weather in the Southern Hemisphere is challenging. Here's why

Weather forecasts in the Southern Hemisphere can be less accurate compared to the Northern Hemisphere. Despite advances in technology, there are still some gaps.

ABC News8 hours ago
Society

Japan considers setting five-year defense spending plan at ¥60 trillion

The Defense Ministry estimates that necessary defense expenditures for the five-year period will total ¥70 trillion to ¥80 trillion.

The Japan Times8 hours ago
Society

A friendship forged on the rugby league fields of New Zealand a century ago

It's been more than 100 years since Awhina and Rita's ancestors travelled from the rugby league fields of New Zealand to Australia.

ABC News8 hours ago
Society

Rubio labels international law a tool of elites, attacks ICC

The Secretary of State warned that the U.S. would never submit to the "sterile vision of radical judges or soulless global bureaucrats."

The Japan Times8 hours ago
Society

'We'll get home one day' - US travellers impacted by nationwide ground stop

Passengers throughout the country were impacted over what the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) describes as “safety and communication issues”.

BBC8 hours ago
Society

Man shot dead in Perth's south, triggering major police response

Homicide detectives are investigating after a 44-year-old man was shot dead at a rural property in Perth's south this morning.

ABC News9 hours ago
Society

Tanker collision leaves riverboat passengers clinging to railings

Passengers were rescued after a tanker ship collided with a riverboat docked on the Mississippi River in New Orleans.

Al Jazeera9 hours ago
Society

Former FAA official says ‘nobody really knows what is going on’

Former FAA safety team representative Kyle Bailey says grounding flights is the safest course of action.

Al Jazeera9 hours ago
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