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thehindu.com | 13 min. ago NEW

U.S. military says 100 ships redirected in past two months of Iran blockade

In response, the United States has sought to prevent ships from travelling to and from Iranian ports to deprive Tehran of revenue

thehindu.com | 13 min. ago NEW

West Bengal teachers’ association opposes inter-university transfer Bill, calls it an attack on education

WBCUTA says arbitrary transfers will weaken universities already facing severe faculty shortages, vows to first write to the Governor, who is also the Cancellor of Universities, and make an appeal

smh.com.au | 15 min. ago NEW

‘They haven’t seen anything yet’: Hastie says war on One Nation is just beginning

The Liberal frontbencher said he pitied Barnaby Joyce for becoming the minor party’s clean-up crew, vowing to defend his seat against the encroaching populist minor party.

smh.com.au | 15 min. ago NEW

NSW to introduce school screen limits amid poor results

The NSW government will introduce daily screen time limits across public schools following poor education results.

dailymail.com | 18 min. ago NEW

SARAH VINE: The women of Piddington don't want their small village overrun by male asylum seekers. So why the silence from Labour's MeToo sisterhood?

Almost ten years ago, the #MeToo movement began with a post on Twitter (now X) by the American actress Alyssa Milano , sharing her experiences of sexual assault and asking other women to do the same.

dailymail.com | 18 min. ago NEW

Cyber criminals 'will hit banks in THREE MONTHS', security experts warn

The warning comes from Cabinet Office officials who work closely with Britain's AI Security Institute (AISI), which tests the kit before it is unleashed on the public.

dailymail.com | 18 min. ago NEW

Get Andy Burnham to pay YOU 5.9% on your savings for years: Here's exactly how to cash in on the bond market mayhem - even if you're a beginner

The Government owes a lot of people a lot of money - nearly £3trillion and rising at pace. This financial year alone, Chancellor John Healey is expected to borrow around £115 billion...

dailymail.com | 18 min. ago NEW

Six drugs that could TRANSFORM Parkinson's treatment

Experts speaking to the Mail have revealed we are on the cusp of a revolution in Parkinson's treatment, with a new generation of drugs designed not simply to manage symptoms but to tackle the disease itself.

dailymail.com | 18 min. ago NEW

JEFF PRESTRIDGE: Expect great news on the state pension this week - here's the key detail you must look out for

There should be good news this week about the state pension which will delight those in receipt of it, especially pensioners struggling to cope with the cost of living crisis.

dailymail.com | 19 min. ago NEW

Veteran crime scene investigator sues police for £100,000 after claiming that dealing with 45 murders a year caused stress and led to him having a stroke

Paul Tebbutt, 68, spent 27 years as a forensic investigator and became a crime scene co-ordinator in 2012.

dailymail.com | 19 min. ago NEW

Teenager has 'potentially life-changing injuries' after an 'unknown substance' is thrown at him in Manchester: Man, 19, is arrested on suspicion of assault

Police said that a man in his mid-teens had a substance thrown at him after getting into an argument with a man.

dailymail.com | 19 min. ago NEW

'It'll be more luck than judgment if lights are on this winter': Stark warning from industry expert as hard-pressed families brace for energy bill surge

(Stock image) European nations face several energy shocks due to the Iran war, record low gas reserves and a water shortage in Norway - but Britain could be uniquely vulnerable.

abc.net.au | 20 min. ago NEW

Women say outback contest 'not just bikinis and beauty'

A three-decade-old beauty contest continues to draw crowds and entries in Western Australia's north. The 2026 Miss Cable Beach says entering was an empowering experience.

timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 20 min. ago NEW

Houthis called us to say they don't want to fight US: Trump

US Prez: Iran Likely Behind Attack On Oil Pipeline

nypost.com | 21 min. ago NEW

NYC Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels promises ‘accountability’ in DOE contracts — while under probe himself for shady deals

Scandal-plagued NYC Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels promised a total overhaul of the city's dysfunctional procurement system -- while making no mention of his own ongoing investigation for procurement violations.

nypost.com | 22 min. ago NEW

NYC schools set to deploy truancy cops as 33% of students are chronically absent

New York City Schools are set to deploy attendance cops to combat their ongoing chronic absenteeism epidemic.

nypost.com | 22 min. ago NEW

Waymo calls cops on teen riders after detecting loaded AR-style ‘ghost gun’

Two minors riding in a self-driving Waymo were arrested in San Francisco after the company became aware of a firearm inside the robotaxi.

bbc.co.uk | 24 min. ago NEW

Russians seek answers over hundreds missing after Ukraine's 2024 incursion

Officials say more than 300 Russians remain missing after the 2024 Kursk offensive, but no-one really knows the true figure.

thehindu.com | 36 min. ago NEW

Why is NCPCR investigating Meta, Instagram?

Under what powers can the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights summon social media platforms and other companies?

thehindu.com | 36 min. ago NEW

Houthis say hit Saudi base after renewed fighting with Yemeni govt forces

Late Sept. 12, Saudi authorities said a Houthi projectile fell in an area near the border, resulting "in two injuries and material damage to a mosque, several buildings, and vehicles"

smh.com.au | 38 min. ago NEW

The new terror stalking Kyiv day and night

Drones fitted with jet engines are radically changing the war by slamming into targets at speeds of about 600km/h and out-running the interceptors designed to stop them.

scmp.com | 39 min. ago NEW

China’s anti-corruption law is going global. What does it mean for overseas firms?

China’s new draft law on combating cross-border corruption is as much a weapon against foreign interference as it is a tool against illicit financial flows, analysts say. The draft sets out ways to block extraterritorial investigations and to retaliate against foreign anti-corruption enforcement, drawing a firm legal boundary against foreign jurisdictions while establishing its own mechanism to police overseas assets. In doing so, legal specialists warn, Beijing is also creating a double-edged...

thehill.com | 42 min. ago NEW

Kamala Harris' home targeted by trespasser

A person was stopped by law enforcement on the property of former Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff following reports that there was a trespasser. "Last night, security personnel stopped an individual who illegally entered Vice President Harris and Second Gentleman Emhoff's property before the individual reached the home,” a spokesperson for...

globalnews.ca | 44 min. ago NEW

Canada to co-host conference on returning Ukrainian kids, detainees

Canada, Ukraine and Norway will host an international conference in Toronto focused on returning Ukrainian children, detained civilians and prisoners of war.

bbc.co.uk | 45 min. ago NEW

Drag Race co-creator fears for queer representation after BBC drops show

The BBC is cutting the show because of financial pressures, sparking discussion about LGBTQ+ representation on TV.

theatlantic.com | 59 min. ago NEW

AI’s Code-Red Moment

Anthropic’s CEO says that AI companies must slow down for the good of humanity.

smh.com.au | 59 min. ago NEW

Four things Carroll and Wilson must do to combat One Nation

The rise of a third party has challenged the complacency and arrogance that has defined modern politics. The major parties are finally listening to voters.

dailymail.com | 1 hrs. 2 min. ago

Bank of England boss urged to pause bond sales costing UK taxpayers £100bn

The Treasury has to cover these losses, adding to the Government's near-£3trillion debt burden and an extra headache for Chancellor John Healey.

dailymail.com | 1 hrs. 2 min. ago

British father flies to Cyprus as he faces court over hotel death of two-year-old son

He is accused of causing death by a rash, reckless or dangerous act, and faces up to four years in prison if convicted.

dailymail.com | 1 hrs. 2 min. ago

Defiant RNLI crews vow not to give in to boat demo bullies and stop wearing their badges after being branded 'traitors'

The charity issued the advice following protests in Dover and Portsmouth last weekend when volunteers were targeted after rescuing migrants at sea

dailymail.com | 1 hrs. 2 min. ago

EU delays its troubled border checks yet again to maintain 'fluidity'

The system requires British and other non-EU citizens to provide fingerprints and a facial scan when they enter the 29 countries in the Schengen zone.

timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 1 hrs. 3 min. ago

AI development needs to slow down: Dario, Altman & Musk

dw.com | 1 hrs. 4 min. ago

Germany news: Thousands protest against AfD in Düsseldorf

Police said around 20,000 people demonstrated in Düsseldorf under the slogan "Not a Step Back!" to protest the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party and right-wing hate speech. DW has more.

globalnews.ca | 1 hrs. 5 min. ago

Ontario man faces 8 charges for voyeurism, sexual assault at tailor shop

A Cobourg, Ont., man now faces eight sexual assault and voyeurism charges after police identified additional alleged victims in an ongoing investigation.

theguardian.com | 1 hrs. 19 min. ago

Australia news live: escalating Middle East conflict will see prices rise again, Chris Bowen says

The energy minister says Australia has 41 days’ worth on petrol in strategic reserve. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTwo men have been restrained on a flight from Melbourne to Doha after being involved in a physical altercation, AAP has reported.Qatar Airways, which operated the flight, confirmed the men were handed over to local authorities on arrival.The man has been conveyed by St John WA to hospital with serious injuries. Police believe two males, dressed in all black clothing, were involved in the shooting.Significant police resources have been deployed and are conducting a thorough search of the area. Continue reading...

theguardian.com | 1 hrs. 20 min. ago

I survived a stroke during an ocean swim. Here’s what I’ve learned about fear

After his stroke in rough surf, Graham Russell embarked on an unexpected journey into fear. Three lessons helped him return to the joy of the ocean Looking out over the ocean, I would watch the waves sparkling in the sunlight as they grew and spilled into a burst of froth. It was a fun way to relax, to breathe deep and enjoy an awesome display of energy. But lately it had become exhausting.In winter last year I tore the lining of an artery in my neck during a rough ocean swim off the Central Coast of New South Wales. It caused a stroke while I was in the water, which saw me scrambling back to shore where a surfer noticed me and sounded the alarm. Six months later, the injury had healed, and my motor functions were all back to normal. But as I prepared for a dip in calm conditions on a sunny day in January, I paused. An unexpected journey into fear began.Sign up for a weekly email featuring our best reads Continue reading...

thebulwark.com | 1 hrs. 20 min. ago

Trump Used to Fantasize About Killing Suspects. Now He’s Doing It.

Mona welcomes John Walsh and Adam Isacson of the Washington Office on Latin America to discuss Operation Southern Spear

smh.com.au | 1 hrs. 21 min. ago

Are we in World War III, and just don’t know it?

During times of increased tension, a massive escalation can be sudden and catastrophic. Sometimes avoiding the worst is just dumb luck.

scmp.com | 1 hrs. 21 min. ago

Hong Kong astronaut can help propel the city’s science and tech ambitions

China’s growing achievements in aerospace technology continue to instil pride and patriotism, even more so in Hong Kong with the city’s first astronaut now on board the orbiting Tiangong space station. The historic live interactive lecture by Lai Ka-ying and her fellow crew members on the “celestial palace” on Wednesday was more than a one-off occasion for students to catch a glimpse of life and research in space. Sustained by the right policy drive, the fervour can turn into a lasting...

dailymail.com | 1 hrs. 24 min. ago

ALEXANDRA SHULMAN'S NOTEBOOK: Why long haul flights are top of my anxiety list

Richard Branson's wife Joan died at the Lister Hospital in West London in November after suffering a pulmonary embolism, a dangerous blockage in a lung artery. (Stock image of a woman on a flight)