Privacy watchdog called after estate proposal to use facial recognition for entry
Hong Kong’s privacy watchdog has launched a compliance check on the use of a proposed facial recognition system at a private housing estate with 8,000 households, after the measure raised privacy concerns among some resi
Trump Justice Department tells prosecutors to brace for ‘wartime’ footing ahead of Democratic investigations
The department had until now managed to avoid scrutiny from the majority party
Eight Key Defendants in Istanbul Municipality Mass Trial Freed From Custody
Eight prominent defendants in the Istanbul Municipality trial, including the jailed opposition mayor's lawyer, have been released pending the verdict and have called for the release of dozens of others still behind bars.
Humanitarian situation in Gaza worsens amid political deadlock
In war-battered Gaza, heavy rain flooded and damaged thousands of tents. Several people died. Could pressure by Trump's Board of Peace on Israel and Hamas help to ease the humanitarian crisis amid stalled peace talks?
UN security council extends Central African Republic peacekeeping mission until 2027
The latest mandate extension underscores the Security Council's continued commitment to the country, while highlighting the importance of a carefully managed transition that ensures national institutions can sustain the
The wandering bears of Ohio are making a comeback after disappearing in the mid-1800s
Black bears may be staging a comeback
Democratic civil war erupts as Van Hollen challenges Chuck Schumer
Van Hollen said in a statement that “the American people called for change” and that is why he is running
🔴 Live: Microsoft 'not aware of any malicious activity' behind global Outlook outage
José Pinhal's rediscovered songs sell out Porto and Lisbon Coliseums
A tribute band to an artist who was only known in an ultra-restricted circle while alive sent the Coliseu dos Recreios wild at its farewell concert. Understanding the José Pinhal phenomenon means grasping our century's d
Outlook outage hits users in 74 countries as Microsoft seeks fix
Microsoft said on Thursday that efforts to repair a major outage of Outlook were not going as expected and the firm was seeking alternative solutions as users around the world were left without its crucial services.
Malaysia weighing how to aid AirAsia without risking public funds, ex-minister says
The finance ministry is reviewing options to aid Southeast Asia's largest low-cost airline as it deals with high jet fuel prices and currency swings.
Swedish pop sensation Robyn brands Eurovision ‘embarrassing’
Swedish pop star Robyn, whose hits include 'With Every Heartbeat' and 'Dancing On My Own', shared her verdict on Eurovision during an appearance on Amy Poehler's podcast. She suggested Eurovision's appeal had diminished
How a bad impression put a celebrated 2,000-year-old Han cliff inscription at risk
Reports that two Chinese nationals were convicted in Mongolia for making unauthorised impressions of a celebrated 2,000-year-old Han dynasty cliff inscription have ignited discussion and concern over protecting historic
Could Alex Murdaugh’s murder charges be thrown out over ‘police lies’?
Alex Murdaugh's attorneys are going back to court, this time trying to get his original murder indictments dismissed
Japan team creates ‘planimal’ hybrid plant-animal cells in world first
Cells that produce useful animal and plant proteins and can be cultured using photosynthesis could offer new methods of producing drugs and meat.
Indonesia’s upper house to pick new VP on December 2
Indonesia’s upper house of parliament will pick the country’s new vice-president on December 2, its speaker said on Friday, after the dramatic resignation of Gibran Rakabuming Raka, the president’s deputy and the son of
Mystery surrounds Navy’s secret purge of entire nuclear submarine leadership team after collision
The Navy has quietly removed several top officers recently, breaking from its usual practice of public announcements
US faces losing measles elimination status next week as experts blame RFK Jr. for muted vaccine response
International health experts are meeting to assess whether the U.S. and Mexico have lost their measles elimination status
L’objectif de 1,5° de réchauffement est mort, mais personne ne veut l’enterrer
Les dirigeants présents à la COP31 s'attachent à cet objectif emblématique, même après que l'ONU et de nombreux scientifiques ont déclaré qu'il était impossible à atteindre.
Chinese carmaker rivalry sparks BMW layoffs – and blowback for China’s rust belt
When massive lay-offs took place at BMW’s manufacturing base in northeast China – the German carmaker’s largest production hub worldwide – the entire city felt the shock. Starting from November 2, BMW Brilliance – a join
Guinea opens illegal gold mining trial, 1,200 people arrested
Guinea opened a trial over illegal gold mining on Thursday, November 12, after a crackdown on mineral extraction in the district of Siguiri. There was a ban on "unregulated and illegal" gold mining in the area where the
'No war and no peace' between the US and Iran 'cannot continue', Iraqi FM says
In an interview with FRANCE 24, Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein said the "no war and no peace" situation in the region "cannot continue". He also said that closing all but two border crossings with Iran, as Washingto
Toera's homecoming: Madagascar's slain king joins his ancestors after 129 years
In 1897, French colonial troops killed King Toera, ruler of Madagascar's powerful Sakalava kingdom of Menabe, and took his skull to Paris, where it remained hidden in a museum for more than a century. France returned the
Amnesty criticises South Sudan, UN over failure to heed massacre warnings
Amnesty International said Thursday, November 12, that South Sudan and UN peacekeepers failed to act on warnings of a massacre that ended with more than 200 dead in March. The world's youngest country has been plagued by
Trump’s AI advisers scramble to track rogue AI cyberattacks on US infrastructure
The task force, a group of advisers, is expected to help shape the administration’s approach to AI as the technology rapidly advances
Why the UK wants to jail undersea cable saboteurs and why tougher punishment may not be enough
The United Kingdom is seeking tougher penalties for damaging critical underwater infrastructure, but industry insiders warn that stronger rules alone cannot prevent widespread disruption.
Microsoft outage explained: what went wrong and is your data at risk?
Governments, doctor surgeries and even rival AI firms have been caught up, and the episode is sharpening questions about Europe's reliance on a handful of US tech giants.
New Zealand workers say they were forced to ‘defecate in distribution aisles’ after bathroom breaks tracked by AI
Employees stage protest demanding guarantees for future
'Big development' in peace talks as Ukraine says Europe to join Russia negotiations
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and US envoy Jared Kushner said Thursday Europe would join the next round of talks with Russia, as Vladimir Putin indicated Moscow will not compromise on its hardline demands to end
As world gripped by climate emergency, COP31’s empty chairs signal low ambitions
It is the recurring theme of every speech at the COP summits: the urgent need to act in the face of increasingly frequent climate disasters. Yet this year’s conference in Turkey seems to have little ambition, as reflecte
Dementia risk increases with number of cigarettes smoked per day
Researchers found that dementia risk increases with the number of cigarettes smoked per day, rising by 16% for those who smoke 10 a day and by 34% for those who smoke 20, compared with people who have never smoked.
South Africa's ANC backs Ramaphosa despite local election losses
Days after a drubbing at the ballot box, the leaders of South Africa's ruling African National Congress met to discuss the way forward. In last week's local elections, the party's vote share dropped by 15 points to just
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Exiled Kyiv political aide hospitalised after second Russian car bomb attack
This is the latest in a series of apparent assassination attempts inside Russia
Five candidates confirmed for Gambia's presidential election
The Gambia’s electoral commission has confirmed five candidates for next month’s presidential election. They include incumbent Adama Barrow who is running for a third term despite initially promising not to do so. It’s n
Europeans overwhelmingly back creation of EU army amid fears of war with Russia
Europeans were more split on the development of more nuclear weapons in the continent
Anthony Kwong destroyed Abby Choi’s things, discarded them with ‘pork bones’, court hears
The brother-in-law of slain Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung has admitted in court to destroying her personal belongings after her death and discarding them at his father’s behest together with what he believed to
Chinese student sparks online buzz by pursuing rare career, earning up to US$7,500 monthly
A university student in central China has attracted attention on social media for pursuing an unusual career: shoeing racehorses. Fu Donghua, a fourth-year student at the Equestrian School of Wuhan Business University, e
Could Nvidia scandal put Malaysia’s AI boom in US crosshairs?
A scandal involving Nvidia founder Jensen Huang and an alleged Chinese spy is putting Malaysia’s booming data centre industry in Washington’s crosshairs, as US lawmakers demand tighter controls on advanced artificial int
What we know about the global Microsoft outage
Microsoft has said the outage was not caused by a cyber-security incident, but efforts to fix the issues have so far been largely unsuccessful.
Peter Obi supporters and journalists attacked at campaign event in Nigeria
Violence broke out in Lagos on Thursday as members of the opposition Nigeria Democratic Congress gathered for a town hall meeting. Participants were forced to flee as suspected protesters armed with sticks, machetes and
Ex-Nvidia boss Jensen Huang ‘going through hell’ - and most upset about hurting his family, Trump says
Jensen Huang has been accused of carrying out an affair with a woman alleged to be a Chinese asset, as well as other women
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Exiled Kyiv political aide hospitalised after second Russian car bomb attack
This is the latest in a series of apparent assassination attempts inside Russia
With every rainfall, Gaza risks losing access to power and healthcare
Heavy rains flood shelters, damage solar power systems and threat essential healthcare services.
Microsoft hit by global outages: What happened and why?
Outlook, Teams and Copilot remain disrupted in 74 countries as Microsoft reports ‘marginal success’ in fixing outage.
Winter is coming: Putin seeks to 'hammer Ukrainians, their power grid, their water supplies'
As renewed diplomatic efforts seek to bring an end to Russia's war on Ukraine, the prospect of a negotiated settlement remains unlikely due to Russia's irreconcilable territorial demands, competing visions of European se
Hong Kong to exempt medical device imports for personal use from new regulation
Medical devices bought from online platforms based outside Hong Kong for self-use or as personal gifts will not be targeted by a proposed law requiring medical device traders to register with the government, the city’s h
Pope Leo XIV warns on pressures facing modern families
Pope Leo XIV has warned that digital technology risks replacing genuine human interaction.
Hong Kong raises 2026 growth forecast to 4.8% as AI-driven exports power economy
Hong Kong has upgraded its 2026 economic growth forecast to 4.8 per cent, buoyed by recent strength in artificial intelligence-related exports, with the full-year performance expected to be the best in five years. The go