This Defense Makes Drones (and GPS) Think They’re in Peru
GPS-linked devices have been insisting that Ukrainians are in Lima, the Peruvian capital. The culprit is a jamming system built to thwart Russian airstrikes.
Strike on Gaza Hospital Kills at Least 6 and Injures 20, Rescuers Say
A surgeon, an official and a disabled patient were among the victims at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, a witness said. Israel said it had struck a “senior Hamas terrorist.”
Exploitative e-commerce to be a thing of the past, EU justice chief vows
Infinitely scrolling and influencers opaquely peddling products could be a thing of the past, as Brussels has proposed a crackdown against harmful e-commerce platforms and insidious online practices.
Irma P. Hall, former teacher and star of 'Soul Food' and 'The Ladykillers', dies aged 91
Hall's acting career saw her star opposite Robert Duvall, Denzel Washington, Robin Williams, Tom Cruise and Tom Hanks, as well as work with directors including Michael Mann, Clint Eastwood, the Coen brothers and Werner H
Malaysia’s Najib barred from politics under house arrest rule ahead of Melaka election
Malaysia’s former prime minister Najib Razak is barred from political activity and media appearances under house arrest, according to the home minister on Thursday. Any breach will send him straight back to prison. The a
US envoys in Moscow for meeting with Putin following talks in Abu Dhabi
Envoys for U.S. President Donald Trump have arrived in Moscow to discuss U.S.-mediated talks between Russia and Ukraine
Photos: Protesters clash with police after housing cost rallies in Spain
Anger over housing affordability and purchasing power leads to clashes amid Spain's first general strike in 14 years.
Who is Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang?
Nvidia's board met late Wednesday to decide whether to oust CEO Jensen Huang, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters, as the world's dominant supplier of AI chips grapples with fallout from reports of two extram
European tech shares fall as Nvidia board weighs ousting Jensen Huang
Nvidia shares fell more than 8% in after-hours trading on Wednesday after reports that its board was weighing whether to oust CEO Jensen Huang. European tech shares mostly fell on Thursday, and US stock futures edged low
Florida city forced to cancel St Patrick’s Day parade due to Trump anti-diversity law
The city of Delray Beach will also not host a Pride event in 2027
Drought threatens Iraq's marshes, risking one of the oldest ways of life
The unique marshes of southern Iraq are beginning to revive after five years of devastating drought. But challenges remain for one of the world's oldest ways of life.
Aid groups call on Israel to allow shelters in Gaza amid a humanitarian emergency
Winter storms have brought flooding and deadly landslides to thousands living in tents in Gaza. Palestinians have no where to go after years of devasting war.
Israeli strike on a Gaza hospital kills 6 people, health authorities say
The victims included a surgeon, and at least a dozen more were injured. Israel said it was targeting a Hamas commander and other militants.
US envoys expected to meet Putin in Moscow to discuss Ukraine ceasefire - Europe live
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are attempting to make further progress after earlier talks in Abu Dhabi I am also keeping one eye on another bomb alert in Europe, this time at Calais-Fréthun station in northern France.
Two men set to be executed in Texas and Oklahoma today over child beheadings and a deadly affair plot
Two men are set to be executed in the United States, one in Oklahoma for the fatal shooting of his girlfriend’s estranged husband and the other in Texas for the stabbing and beheading of the three young children
‘New gateway to Antarctica’: World’s southernmost hotel opens in Chile
Luxury cruise line Silversea has opened The Cormorant at 55 South – a 150-room hotel in Puerto Williams, Chile, where passengers will stay on an Antarctica fly cruise itinerary.
🔴Live: Zelensky says Ukraine facing 'systematic' restrictions to Starshield satellite network
Pregnant woman rescued from rubble after Brooklyn building collapse kills two
The three-story building in Brooklyn collapsed into an open construction site
Hong Kong organiser offers refunds after Yuja Wang’s brief concert appearance
The organiser of Yuja Wang’s Hong Kong concerts has apologised and offered full refunds after a last-minute programme change resulted in the pianist performing for just over half an hour at a concert, leaving audience me
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump’s envoys to meet Putin in Moscow as Russian army launches massive strikes on Kyiv
Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff will meet Russia’s president and then fly to Ireland for talks with Volodymyr Zelensky
Trump-Xi-Putin summit under discussion as US allies watch on
The US confirmed the possibility of an unprecedented three-party presidential summit with Russia and China, as President Donald Trump prepares for an Asian tour next week. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed the
Is Nvidia's Jensen Huang too big to fail? Why a replacement is difficult and the impact on AI
Nvidia founder Jensen Huang is under investigation. What long-term impact could it have on AI and China?
Nvidia’s Asian supply chain prepares for life after Huang
Nvidia's board is meeting to decide on Huang's future after reports of two extramarital affairs.
US envoys arrive in Moscow for Russia-Ukraine talks with Putin
The meeting with Kushner and Witkoff comes after two days of trilateral talks in the UAE yielded no breakthrough.
Singapore opens gold vault to foreign central banks in race to become Asia’s gold hub
Singapore has opened its national gold vault to foreign central banks, a move analysts say will sharpen its head-to-head rivalry with Hong Kong for the title of Asia’s leading bullion hub. The Monetary Authority of Singa
There's 'not much space for climate denial anymore', says climate expert
University College Cork professor Louise Firth believes 2026 was a "turning point" on global warming, as Europe suffered extreme weather conditions during summer and a fuel crisis.
Israeli strike on Gaza hospital kills six Palestinians, health ministry says
Witnesses say a missile hit a building containing the surgical wards and intensive care units at Nasser hospital, the largest in southern Gaza.
Pope Leo XIV welcomed by millions on return to his second home Peru
The Holy Father starts in Lima the final stage of his Latin American tour: a six-day visit to the country where he served for decades, reaffirming his bond with Peru and urging just healing of past wounds.
Can South Korea’s nuclear submarine dreams survive a Democrat-led US Congress?
South Korea is ramping up diplomatic efforts as fresh hurdles loom for its nuclear-powered submarine ambitions following a Democratic Party takeover of the US Congress. Seoul’s Defence Acquisition Programme Administratio
Nvidia moves to oust spy-tainted CEO Jensen Huang after word of affair with subordinate: report
The company's stock fell roughly 8 percent in after-hours trading following Wednesday's reports, extending a market value loss of more than $300 billion since the scandal began
Debt collector, 20, held in Hong Kong after 15 doxxed over unpaid loans
A 20-year-old debt collector has been arrested in Hong Kong on suspicion of doxxing 15 people by publishing their personal information online without consent over unpaid loans, the city’s privacy watchdog has said. The O
DR Congo Ebola outbreak surpasses 11,000 cases as conflict hampers response
The Democratic Republic of Congo's worst-ever outbreak of Ebola has now reached more than 11,000 confirmed cases, official Congolese figures showed on Wednesday, as armed conflict hampers the response.
Ten police officers, 18 fighters killed in northwest Pakistan attack
Officers were returning from a mine in Kohat district when fighters opened fire on them, authorities say.
‘Tourists hate themselves’ – which is why Tasmania is telling them to stay away
Island state declares it ‘is not really for tourists’ – but is the marketing strategy just a cheeky piece of reverse psychology? Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Research shows “tourists hate
Northern Metropolis needs stronger heart to achieve Hong Kong’s goals
The Northern Metropolis is Hong Kong’s most ambitious development project for the next two decades. Since the Northern Metropolis development strategy was unveiled, major projects including the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovat
Is Labour facing its biggest test yet?
Presented by TikTok
Climate action must work for ‘people on all incomes,’ Burnham tells COP31
The U.K. PM used his summit speech to address cost-of-living worries at home.
Estonia wants Costa and Kallas to speak for Europe in Ukraine peace talks
“Both are clearly accountable to EU countries,” Kristen Michal said.
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang affair revives China Initiative concerns in Silicon Valley
Nvidia boss Jensen Huang’s admission that he was unfaithful to his wife has become a widely discussed topic around the world, amid allegations linking the woman involved to Chinese intelligence. While many social media u
Mongolia protests Malaysia’s handling of a 20-year-old murder case
Mongolia has lodged a diplomatic protest with Malaysia over the handling of a murder case involving a Mongolian woman
Mississippi elects first Black Senator since 1874
Democrat Scott Colom has won Mississippi’s Senate race, becoming the state’s first Black senator since 1874.
Surgeon among six killed in Israeli air strike on Gaza hospital
An Israeli air strike on Nasser Hospital has killed at least six people and injured 20, Palestinian health authorities say.
Abby Choi’s ex-brother-in-law admits to erasing evidence by wiping down car
The former brother-in-law of slain Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung has admitted to erasing evidence of her killing by cleaning the car used to transport her body to a village house where she was dismembered. Antho
Xi-Trump-Putin summit evokes 1945 Yalta carve-up
The meeting in Yalta laid out the foundations for the Soviet domination of Eastern Europe and the Cold War.
South Korean father accused of killing girl linked to son’s rape case
South Korean police sought an arrest warrant on Thursday for a 59-year-old man, surnamed Jin, suspected of killing a 15-year-old girl who was the alleged victim in a statutory rape case involving his son, as investigator
'No light, no water, no heat': Ukrainians struggle with blackouts as Russia hits power grid
For parents in parts of Ukraine, trying to lead a normal family life with just a few hours of power each day is taking its toll.
Hong Kong arts group urges balance in funding criteria as attendance falls
A major Hong Kong performing arts group has urged the government to give greater weight to qualitative measures when setting funding criteria for local organisations, arguing that changing social trends have contributed
Cologne carnival season kicks off with thousands taking to the streets
Cologne welcomes the 2026 carnival season as thousands gather for music, costumes and celebrations despite wet weather.