Viktor Orbán’s brother detained in people-smuggling investigation, Hungarian PM says
Arrest made by anti-corruption body set up to investigate alleged graft during former PM’s 16-year rule Hungarian authorities have detained a brother of Viktor Orbán as part of an investigation into people-smuggling, the
Ukraine peace talks: Who is sitting at the negotiating table – and why it matters
Three-way talks between Russia, Ukraine and the United States opened Tuesday in the United Arab Emirates, as Washington made a renewed push to end the war that followed Moscow's invasion of its neighbour nearly five year
Donald Trump delivers ultimate snub to UN by making US first country to totally boycott human rights review
The United States is to become the first country to skip a regular review of its human rights record at the U.N.'s Human Rights Council
Dana White: UFC chief declines Trump’s White House job offer
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) chief Dana White made a surprise appearance at the White House on Monday to turn down Donald Trump’s offer of a job as the White House press secretary, saying he has “zero political a
Ukraine strikes elite Russian ‘Rubicon’ drone unit in occupied territory
Russia is reported to have lost ‘trained specialists’ in drone warfare in the assault
Aerial footage reveals devastation after deadly Bulgaria highway crash
Drone footage shows the aftermath of a massive pile-up involving dozens of vehicles on a foggy highway near Yambol, Bulgaria, where 11 people were killed and dozens injured, according to state media.
Eleven unknown Australian soldiers killed in WWI formally identified
The 11 Australian soldiers killed in World War I, who were long commemorated as unknown soldiers, have been identified through extensive historical research, archaeological investigations, and DNA analysis.
US lawmakers push for tougher China export controls in defence bill amid Nvidia scrutiny
There is growing momentum to pass a slate of major new export control bills targeting China, in the wake of the Democrats’ takeover of the US Congress and scrutiny over American chip giant Nvidia following CEO Jensen Hua
Police officer dies and another injured after backpack explosion in Oviedo
Officers attended the scene in connection with a separate incident at a residential building in the city.
US officials seek ‘final end’ to Russia-Ukraine war as Abu Dhabi talks begin
First substantive peace talks since February to include US proposal for ‘long-term security architecture’ between Moscow and Europe Europe live – latest updates US officials have said they are seeking a “final end” to th
Israeli forces kill Palestinian boy in West Bank, health ministry says
The Israeli military says its soldiers opened fire at individuals “who intended to hurl stones” at a road used by Israelis.
Malaysian court clears former PM Najib Razak for house arrest transfer
Najib, 73, was jailed for his role in looting the now-defunct sovereign wealth fund 1MDB.
Portugal on alert as storm Charles brings red warnings to Madeira
The government warns of flooding, falling trees and power cuts, urging people to shelter "during peaks of rain and wind". Forecasts indicate heavy rain with thunder, six-metre waves and gusts up to 130 km/h, with parts o
Who moves first in Iran-US diplomacy?
Breaking the deadlock requires coordinated, verifiable concessions, not demands for one side to act first.
Former White House press secretary Katie Zacharia denies she’s auditioning for her old job
Zacharia says report she wants to return to the role after short-lived tenure are ‘abject lies’ and ‘utterly fake’
Nobel-winning UK scientist launches programme to develop hepatitis C vaccine in Hong Kong
A British Nobel-winning virologist has launched a programme to develop the world’s first hepatitis C vaccine after joining a university in Hong Kong, tapping the city’s research funding, access to Chinese strains of the
'Please don't taser me': Canberra woman sues police over use of force
An Aboriginal woman who was tasered by officers during an arrest at a Canberra bus stop is suing ACT Policing.
WinterFest to spread across Hong Kong as ‘Symphony of Lights’ takes final bow
Hong Kong’s annual WinterFest will expand beyond Central this year, reaching Tsim Sha Tsui and Causeway Bay with new attractions including steam trains and aurora light shows. But the festival’s opening next Wednesday wi
Moroccan trio make African Player of Year shortlist as Salah absent
WAFCON winners Cameroon dominate women’s list after heroics from Monique Ngock, Michaely Bihina and Marie Ngah Manga.
US Hegseth faces Republican impeachment bid over abuse of power in Iran war
A Republican lawmaker moved on Monday to impeach US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth over the war in Iran, setting the stage for a potentially explosive vote in Congress, days after President Donald Trump's party suffered
Australia Unveils New A.I. Regulator After OpenAI Breach
The government is also considering changes to criminal law to penalize companies that develop models that “engage in harmful conduct.”
U.S. Forces in Europe Face Uncertainty as Pentagon Reviews Troop Levels
A U.S. Army unit in Germany is not sure what’s next as the Pentagon considers a major drawdown of forces in Europe.
Asian-Americans rejected Trump’s ICE raids, but will anything change?
US President Donald Trump has conceded that his mass deportation drive may have been “too tough” after his Republican Party’s heavy losses in the midterm elections, but analysts doubt the remark signals a change of polic
U.S.-mediated talks on ending Russia-Ukraine war begin in Abu Dhabi
The two-day session in the UAE's capital, Abu Dhabi, is the first such meeting since February. It will focus on security guarantees, the White House said before the discussions.
EU candidates will not have a say on anti-Orbán safeguards
Montenegro is the first to test the EU's new safeguards, with member states expected to reach a position as early as next week. But contrary to the other negotiating chapters, Podgorica is finding out that the safeguards
Paraguayan protesters are back on the streets despite the removal of President
A banking crisis that saw the president of Paraguay impeached Friday, November 6, continues to rock the country with protesters back on the streets. The Ueno Bank started as a digital first bank, attracting many low inco
Israel's new parliament to be sworn in as leaders compete to form government
Benjamin Netanyahu's main political rival, Gadi Eisenkot, has first chance to build a new government and oust the prime minister.
Europe and US agree to review postwar continental security as Ukraine talks begin
The Abu Dhabi meetings open with an agreement between the U.S. and EU to look at a new security structure for Europe when Russia's war on Ukraine ends.
A Guide to the Best Beaches in Vietnam
A longtime international correspondent and beach connoisseur based in Ho Chi Minh City has scouted the country’s waterfront resorts.
Trump says Iran war is ‘effectively over’ after midterms humiliation
The US president has downplayed threats of a new military strike after conceding that the conflict harmed the Republicans
Saudi Arabia Sentences Mother to 100 Lashes for Birth Outside Marriage
The kingdom’s promised reforms don’t always match the realities of its justice system. Unmarried women, particularly foreign workers, face unique perils.
Hong Kong to cut capital charges on loans to Northern Metropolis university towns
Hong Kong’s de facto central bank plans to introduce legislative amendments in the first quarter of next year to lower the capital costs for banks lending to local tertiary institutions, in a bid to speed up development
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Huge attack causes power outages across Ukraine hours before crucial peace talks
US officials are seeking a ‘final end’ to Moscow’s war in resumed trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday
Trump says Israel, Gulf allies must repay Iran war cost: What does it mean?
Analysts say Trump’s comments are more likely to be political posturing than a reflection of serious policy priorities.
US military aircraft pulled from second UK base after ‘Iran threat’
Bombers were withdrawn from RAF Fairford in October after an Iran-linked security incident.
Prince Harry slams ‘lawless’ social media’s impact on children
Duke and Duchess of Sussex visit the European Parliament.
Mass Killing in Poland Becomes Cause for a Political Fight
The government blames the far right for inspiring the gunman, while the opposition accuses the government of lax security.
Trump statue mocking president’s infamous ‘draft-dodging bone spurs’ appears in DC
Satirical monument entitled ‘The Foot Soldier’ derides Trump over his draft deferral in 1968, which secured his exemption from the Vietnam War on medical grounds
New Israel parliament to be sworn in as Eisenkot works to form new govt
Israel's new parliament will be sworn on Tuesday, November 10, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu set to lose his majority as rival Gadi Eisenkot works to form a new government. The opposition hopes to use its newfou
California voters reject measure to tax the wealth of billionaires
California voters have rejected a first-in-the-nation tax on the net worth of billionaires following a contentious ballot fight that generated huge spending by some prominent tech leaders eager to stop their taxes from g
Teddy Riner: From French Olympic judo champion to presidential candidate
PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, November 10: French Olympic judo champion Teddy Riner announces he will run for president in next year's French elections. But how serious is his bid? Also, a new government directive in France sa
Hong Kong’s Ocean Park urged to boost safety after second tower failure in 2 years
Hong Kong’s Ocean Park has been urged to enhance its safety measures after an ageing observation tower broke down for the second time in two years, leaving 42 people stranded 70 metres above the ground. Lawmakers called
Five EU countries demand UK pays for electricity market access
The leaders of Belgium, Germany, Denmark, Luxembourg and the Netherlands want Britain to contribute to EU regional development funds in return for closer energy ties, adding a new hurdle to negotiations ahead of the 20 N
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China warns against fake spy claims after jealous public servant frames rival
A Chinese state employee who falsely accused a colleague of spying for Beijing after losing out on a coveted overseas posting has been penalised by the Ministry of State Security. The country’s top intelligence agency ma
China's charm offensive pays off as foreign tourism rebounds
How is tourism faring in China seven years after the Covid-19 pandemic? The country reopened its borders in 2023 and is playing the charm card to restore its image. A strategy that’s paying off: last year the number of t
Senegalese families mourn sons lost in deadly migrant boat disaster
Grieving families in northeastern Senegal are struggling to come to terms with the loss of loved ones after a migrant boat capsized off the country's coast, killing dozens of people in one of the deadliest such tragedies
Europe must stop 'begging' for seat at Ukraine peace talks, ex-NATO chief warns
Former NATO boss Anders Fogh Rasumussen warned Europe against merely pleading to part of the US-brokered ceasefire talks between Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi, saying that securing a seat at the negotiating table comes