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Melbourne human rights activist disappears in Cambodia as wife urges Albanese government help
Tran Hiep, a 50-year-old Australian Vietnamese anti-human trafficking campaigner, not heard from since 18 SeptemberThe wife of an Australian activist …
Littler stunned by Waterhouse at World Grand Prix
World champion Luke Littler's hopes of defending his World Grand Prix title are dashed as he falls to a shock shock first-round defeat by Luke Woodhou…
Tennessee to execute a woman for first time in 200 years after governor denies clemency
Lawyers for Christa Pike, 50, convicted of killing classmate in Knoxville in 1995, ask supreme court to grant stayChrista Pike was 18 when she killed …
Hundreds set up tent encampments in Madrid over housing crisis
Protesters have set up tent encampments in central Madrid to demand government action on soaring housing costs.…
Nepal hit by deadly floods, landslides, and avalanche
Heavy rain triggered deadly floods and landslides across Nepal, while an avalanche left 12 workers missing.…
Trump announces $15bn steel mill project in Iowa before US midterms
Amid tight Iowa midterm races, US President Trump emphasises steel industry revival with a project announcement.…
Apple ordered to pay $5.7bn in patent infringement case
California jury finds Apple infringed two Taction patents but did not wilfully violate them; Apple plans to appeal.…
How can the UK’s Labour Party rebuild voter trust?
Members at annual conference are optimistic about new PM…
Trump unveils plan for $15bn Iowa steel plant he calls biggest in US history
President seeks midterms boost as White House says project, built by Indian-owned company, will begin in 2030 Donald Trump on Monday announced what he…
Michael Wynn-Jones, husband of Delia Smith, dies aged 85
Former journalist and honorary life president of Norwich City FC died peacefully at home on MondayMichael Wynn-Jones, the journalist and husband of th…
FBI co-deputy director Andrew Bailey steps down amid agency shake-up
Bailey, who oversaw some of Trump’s election crackdown investigations, to resign about a year after assuming roleAndrew Bailey, a deputy director of t…
Prosecutors are reexamining a Cornell fraternity rape case. Here's what we know
New York prosecutors are reopening an investigation into an alleged rape case at Cornell University in 2024. The alleged victim recently filed a lawsu…
Dozens arrested at pro-Palestine protest on Sunday outside Labour conference
Merseyside force says 82 people arrested and another 79 reported for summons during demonstrationMore than 160 people were arrested or reported for su…
French police fire tear gas at migrants on beach
French police have used tear gas to disperse migrants attempting to cross the English Channel to Britain from France.…
Trump’s deportations to third countries violate human rights, UN experts warn
Sending migrants to countries they do not come from can have deadly consequences and must be halted, says reportThe deportation of thousands of migran…
Migrant children protest after police clear beach camp in Ceuta
Migrant children in Ceuta have protested for adequate shelter after heavy rain soaked their makeshift tents.…
South Korea suspects North Korean mines behind DMZ blast
The report into the explosion in Demilitarized Zone threatens to provoke renewed tension between the two Koreas.…
Arming an adversary: Why Trump’s offer to sell China weapons belies US policy
Analysts dismissed Trump's proposal as lacking any strategic logic – but said it revealed how he views Beijing.…
Gisèle Pelicot’s daughter launches awareness campaign for potential victims of drugging and sexual assault
Campaign broadcast across France encourages people to come forward even if they have little to no memory of attackGisèle Pelicot is the figurehead of …
Angela Rayner promises greater public control of housing in England
Conference speech to announce housing associations cannot reject homeless families without good reason as councils gain new powersHousing associations…
Texas Republican called for public execution of Democratic leaders – report
Bo French, who is running to lead a state agency, has in the past posted controversial and racist statements onlineBo French, a Texas Republican runni…
Shabana Mahmood hints she could water down controversial care worker visa plans
Home secretary under pressure over changes to indefinite leave to remain that would penalise foreign care workersUK politics live – latest updatesShab…
DRC politician beaten to death after radio appearance about Ebola outbreak
Marie-Celestin Karondwa was attacked on Sunday after promoting measures to prevent spread of disease, his party saysA senior member of the Democratic …
Further interest rate hikes could ‘devastate’ property market without easing unaffordability
With RBA predicted to lift cash rate for fourth time this year on Tuesday, experts warn a fifth – or even sixth – rise would be ‘overkill’Get our new …
Queensland anti-corruption commission investigated just 20 of more than 6,000 complaints in a year
Statistics showed there is ‘almost no chance’ a complaint made against a government department like the police would be investigated independently, ex…
Trump administration to slash clean car rules aimed at cutting climate emissions
Environmentalists decry move that relaxes requirements on automakers to control pollution from gas-powered carsThe Trump administration on Monday anno…
Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Pathirage wins Asian Games javelin gold
Sri Lankan star ends incredible season with gold, while India's Yashvir Singh and Rohit Yadav take silver and bronze.…
Best thing we can offer young people is a job, not benefits, says chancellor
John Healey's speech comes ahead of next month's Budget, as he faces pressure to bring down government borrowing costs.…
We need to talk about Bandung
In today’s turbulent times, the 1955 conference offers important lessons on global cooperation.…
UN commemoration of Durban Declaration: What’s on agenda, who will attend?
UN General Assembly marks 25th anniversary of the 2011 Durban Declaration, which called for combating racism.…