Lawmakers accuse Hegseth of ‘high crimes and misdemeanors’ in relation to attack on Iran without congressional authorization, deadly strikes on suspected drug smuggling boats and sharing classified information on Signal Sign up for the Breaking News US email At a Turning Point USA event in Georgia on Tuesday, vice-president JD Vance was heckled by a protester who seemed to criticized the conflicts in the Middle East, including the war in Gaza. “Jesus Christ does not support genocide,” the audien…

Follow the latest updates live Full report: Geelong oil refinery fire Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Fire officer says officials haven’t detected any contaminants spreading from blaze Earlier this morning, Fire Rescue Victoria assistant chief fire officer, Mick McGuinness , provided an update to ABC Radio Melbourne. Shortly before 7am, he said about 50 firefighting vehicles were continuing to fight the blaze in the Mogas (motor gasoline) plant section of the refiner…

Asia markets opened higher after Wall Street hit record levels on growing expectations of a U.S.-Iran deal to end the war.

The US said discussions about a second round of talks with Iran were ongoing and productive

Petrol production affected at Viva oil refinery in Corio as Geelong mayor calls blaze ‘unprecedented’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast An explosive fire at a Geelong oil refinery – which supplies half of Victoria’s fuel and 10% of the nation’s – has broken out, with petrol production to be affected for some time and authorities warning the full extent of the damage is still unknown. The blaze at the Viva Energy fa…

Travelling from Hong Kong’s commercial heart to the site of the San Tin Technopole, a planned innovation hub under the Northern Metropolis megaproject, is an exercise in endurance.

The roughly two-hour trek from Causeway Bay requires taking trains on two lines, navigating two transit interchanges and catching a ride on a public minibus.

Upon arrival, visitors are not greeted by gleaming skyscrapers or shopping centres, but by a quiet patchwork of fish ponds, villages, scattered squatter homes...

Japan’s public has once again signalled strong support for a woman ascending to the Chrysanthemum Throne, but Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, the country’s first female leader, is pushing in a different direction.

A Mainichi newspaper poll published on Wednesday found that 61 per cent of respondents believed the law should be changed to allow a woman to become emperor, against just 9 per cent who said the throne should remain reserved for a man.

The emperor is defined in the 1947 constitution as.…

Rising tensions in the Middle East cast a fresh shadow over the opening of China’s largest trade fair, at a time when the impact of geopolitical shocks is being reflected in the nation’s trade figures.

In conversations across sprawling exhibition halls after the Canton Fair opened its doors on Wednesday in China’s manufacturing hub of Guangzhou, domestic exporters and foreign buyers sounded each other out, trying to gauge how far those shocks might ripple through global trade.

The threat of US..…

At least 2,167 people have been killed and more than 7,000 injured in Israeli attacks on Lebanon since March 2.

Negativity around AI could be a drag on OpenAI and Anthropic as the startups look to go public, and will likely be a major issue in the midterm elections.

Complaint says decision led to major performance issues, including lag, buffering, and in some cases ‘bricking,’ where the devices remained physically intact but stopped working altogether

Samuel L Jackson's character in Pulp Fiction quotes a fake Bible verse in the movie.

The new sentencing measure comes as President Nayib Bukele oversees a four-year-long state of emergency against crime.

Lawmakers in Washington on Wednesday pressed Gen. Christopher LaNeve, the acting Army Chief of Staff, for more details on why his predecessor was abruptly sacked earlier this month by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Futu Securities is the latest non-food and beverage retailer to sell coffee and other drinks in one of its outlets in Hong Kong as the online stock brokerage adapts to its clients’ lifestyle, according to a spokesman.

Futu Café was officially launched on Thursday at the Futu Store on Lee Garden Road, Causeway Bay, close to its flagship store on Russell Street. Cups of espresso, Americano and iced blue coconut water, among other drinks, are available between 7.30am and 7.30pm.

The launch of the..…

Jamie Murray has retired from professional tennis at 40, concluding a distinguished doubles career spanning over three decades. A former world No. 1, he won seven Grand Slam titles, 34 ATP trophies and played a key role in Britain’s 2015 Davis Cup triumph. Renowned for his longevity and net play, Murray leaves a lasting legacy in British tennis.

US military leaders painted a picture of Chinese military threats, spanning Taiwan and space, as they briefed Congress on the military readiness for the financial year 2027 on Wednesday.

The People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) “invasion rehearsals and live-fire exercises near Taiwan and around the region” had illustrated “the need for combat-ready naval forces in the Indo-Pacific”, according to James Kilby, vice chief of Naval Operations.

“[The US Navy therefore] remains committed to partnering and…

The turbulent election has prompted fraud claims by candidates and frustration with the country's chaotic politics.

Company has received about £8.7bn in renewable energy subsidies since 2012, despite claims wood pellets are not sourced sustainably The owner of the Drax power plant in North Yorkshire received record subsidies of almost £1bn for burning trees to generate electricity in 2025, a climate thinktank has calculated. The company was paid £999m last year for generating about 4.5% of Great Britain’s electricity from its biomass plant, costing each household £13 a year, according to analysts at Ember. Co…

The lawsuit said the firm's practices had led to higher ticket prices and worse service for customers.

Investigators suspected foul play after stopping a truck carrying three dead cows that belonged to a ranch in Schwertner

The Israeli army has bombed buildings in southern Lebanon’s Bint Jbeil district.

A US jury on Wednesday found that entertainment giant Live Nation wielded monopoly power at its Ticketmaster business, violating federal and state antitrust laws, according to California’s attorney general.

A verdict that could have profound repercussions in the concert world came after four days of deliberations, and remedies could include breaking up Live Nation and Ticketmaster.

The jury found Live Nation and Ticketmaster liable for anticompetitive conduct that harmed the music industry and..…

Allbirds announced a deal with American Exchange Group to sell its intellectual property and other assets for $39 million in March.

MAD Vlad wants to put nukes in space so he can target satellites to unleash global mayhem, according to a US military chief. Vladimir Putin's plot could amount to a "space Pearl Harbour". If the Russians detonated a nuke in low orbit, it would destroy more than 80 per cent of satellites in space. That's...

Left-wing candidate Roberto Sanchez moved into second place in Peru’s presidential election, setting up a June runoff with conservative Keiko Fujimori, as a rival threatened protests over alleged fraud. With over 90% counted, Fujimori led with about 17%, followed by Sanchez on 12% and Rafael Lopez Aliaga on 11.9%.

A stretch of awkward diplomacy is unfolding in the Indo-Pacific.

After India’s 2025 term as the Quad’s rotating chair ended without a leaders’ summit, New Delhi is planning to host a foreign ministers’ meeting that could be framed as a leaders-level discussion, even if the top leaders do not attend, according to two people familiar with the matter.

The move is seen as a way to ease India’s ruffled feathers on several counts.

“It’s akin to putting lipstick on a pig,” said Sourabh Gupta of the...

Shocking video footage shows the insects descending upon the commercial centre of Netivot, in southern Israel.

The heat is unusual for April, not only because it is scorching much of the nation so early in the year but also for its expected duration

Candace Owens publicly challenged Erika Kirk’s claim that security threats forced her to skip a TPUSA event with JD Vance. Owens said the real reason was low ticket sales, while Kirk maintained her decision was based on safety advice. With no confirmed details from either side, the situation has turned into a growing online feud.

Late goals from Luis Diaz and Michael Olise earned Bayern Munich a dramatic 4-3 win over Real Madrid on Wednesday, sealing a 6-4 aggregate victory and a Champions League semi-final against holders Paris Saint-Germain. Real Madrid had led three times in a high-tempo first half.

China’s largest artificial intelligence computing cluster for scientific research entered operation on Tuesday, doubling its number of domestically made AI accelerator chips in just two months, according to state broadcaster CCTV.

The AI acceleration cards were produced by Chinese supercomputer developer Sugon, which is affiliated with the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and are running in the core node of the national supercomputing network in Zhengzhou, Henan province.

The number of chips in the.…

Advances in AI mean the window of time between published IT flaws and their exploitation has effectively vanished, says Parmy Olson for Bloomberg Opinion.

The health of jailed Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi is critical after she suffered a heart attack last month, supporters said on Wednesday. Her family and lawyers, allowed a second prison visit, reported a sharp deterioration in her condition, with her physical state now described as critical, her foundation said.

A lawyer said detainees were targeted after complaining about being unable to access working phones

The Senior Citizens League predicts that the Social Security Administration’s 2027 cost of living adjustment will be 2.8 percent

Researchers find increase in whale deaths in the bay, largely because of collisions with vessels on busy shipping route Gray whales have historically been a rare sight in the San Francisco Bay. They trek from the warm lagoons of Mexico’s Baja California more than 10,000 miles (16,000km) north to the Arctic region to feast on shrimp-like animals during the summers, seldom stopping in the busy shipping corridor for prolonged periods. But in recent years, that story has changed in a dire way. A new…

Investigation centres on whether Bolsonaro committed defamation by linking Lula to crimes like drug trafficking.

Agents detained Marie-Therese Ross in Alabama on 1 April after she overstayed her 90-day visa, according to DHS The French government is pressing the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to release the 86-year-old French widow of a military veteran from immigration custody after she was detained earlier this month. US Immigration and Customs Enforcement ( ICE ) agents detained Marie-Therese Ross in Alabama on 1 April after she overstayed her 90-day visa, according to DHS. Ross is now being h…

The banner evoked a poster from the 1936 ’Nazi Olympics’ in Berlin

Luis Diaz and Michael Olise score late goals in Munich to give Bayern a dramatic 6-4 aggregate win over Real Madrid.

Scheme cutting bills by up to 25% expanded to cover 10,000 firms, but they will not be paid until next year Rachel Reeves has announced an expansion of support for the most energy-intensive UK businesses, as they face soaring bills as a result of the Middle East conflict. The chancellor said the long-promised British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS) would be expanded to cover 10,000 companies, up from the 7,000 originally announced. Continue reading...

Washington’s senior envoys to the United Nations took a victory lap in Senate testimony on Wednesday over the US-inspired cuts and efficiency drive at the multilateral agency, even as they slammed its inability to end the conflict in Ukraine, stem the Iran war started by the US and Israel or curb China’s growing clout.

Mike Waltz, US ambassador to the UN, touted the US$570 million in UN budget cuts, 3,000 fewer jobs and the US decision to pull out of several UN agencies, even as he defended US..…

The verdict could cost Live Nation and Ticketmaster hundreds of millions of dollars.

The New York Islanders are facing criticism for promoting a fundraiser for a former New York City police sergeant who was convicted of manslaughter

Russia has warned ships and aircraft to avoid vast areas of the Barents Sea off Norway, designating them "impact areas for Russian missiles" ahead of Russia's planned Soyuz 2.1b rocket launch

French MPs have introduced a bill, aimed at removing the statute of limitations for crimes against children. Under current legislation, survivors of rape can pursue legal action up to 30 years after the day they turn 18. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Mié Kohiyama, co-founder of the Brave Movement.

The Metropolitan Police said officers had arrested a 47-year-old woman and a 46-year-old man on suspicion of arson endangering life.

Iran’s missile attacks and its closing of the Strait of Hormuz have cost the oil-producing Gulf Arab states untold billions. In response, they are moving to arm themselves against a military threat that hasn’t been erased, and construct workarounds to the Hormuz choke point.

The BBC's chief international correspondent reports from Iran as diplomatic efforts to avoid a return to war intensify.

In tonight's programme, donors have pledged nearly 2 billion dollars for Sudan to mark three years of war. Pope Leo delivers strong messages in Yaoundé. And Ghana is cracking down on overfishing fueled by foreign vessels and destructive practices.

A European Union petition is on track to trigger a formal review of the EU-Israel Association Agreement.

The U.S. is developing a nuclear-powered spaceship designed with technology that's critical to deep-space exploration and national security, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman told The Washington Times in an exclusive interview this week.

The decision comes months after Israel became the first country to recognise the territory, in a widely condemned move.

The tight margins in Congress, raw power plays and a lack of political will constantly forces female victms to remain silent and women members of Congress to force their leaders to do the right thing, Eric Garcia writes.

Lack of funding leaving police forces failing to keep pace with two-thirds annual increase in referrals, says report Child victims of online sexual abuse are being inadequately protected from further harm because police forces are struggling to cope with an increase in this crime, his majesty’s chief inspector of constabulary has warned. Michelle Skeer said: “Without investment and coordination, the situation will worsen and children could be put at further risk.” Continue reading...

The owners of the Swiss bar Le Constellation, which caught on fire on New Year's Eve, killing 41 young people, have been placed under criminal investigation by Italian prosecutors, Sky News understands.

Healthy eating often gets treated like a major reset. Real life usually looks different. Better everyday health tends to come from smaller choices that happen over and over, especially at the grocery store. After reviewing current nutrition guidance and practical meal-planning advice, this article focuses on shopping habits that are simple, realistic, and easier to […]

Woman, 47, and man, 46, held on suspicion of arson endangering life after attempted Finchley attack A 47-year-old woman and a 46-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of arson endangering life after an attempted attack on a synagogue in Finchley, north London, as part of an investigation into what the Metropolitan police described as an “antisemitic hate crime”. The force said the woman was arrested at an address in Watford just after 4.45pm on Wednesday, while the man was arrested at 7.1…

Federal authorities say he donated only a small fraction of the $2.7 million he raised through SantaCon charity events

A dramatic police raid rescued the mum and 11-year-old boy after they were snatched from their home by masked men in a botched plot to steal £300,000 of cryptocurrency

Dhaka is the beating heart of Bangladesh’s textile industry. But beyond the capital, women are meeting a demand for traditional, handwoven rugs.

Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon killed at least three paramedics, with the health ministry saying Israel attacked rescue teams “three consecutive times”.

It could take years to repair damaged energy infrastructure in the Middle East and restore production to prewar levels.

Follow our live coverage of the conflict in the Middle East and related developments in Australia.

The Jumeirah Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai has announced a temporary closure as it plans a refurbishment - it comes as Iranian drones have hit the UAE in recent weeks

A Ukrainian unit said on Wednesday that it has carried out more than 100 attacks on the front using ground robots, after President Volodymyr Zelensky recently hailed the capture of a Russian position thanks to this new method.

“In total, there have already been over 100 such operations,” said a source within the NC-13 company, which specialises in the use of these combat machines and is part of Ukraine’s 3rd Assault Brigade.

“These operations include the elimination of enemy personnel, the...

The incident allegedly happened on line for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Florida

The civil case accused parent group Live Nation of using its reach to smother competition.

Conflict between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon reignited after US-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28 triggered a wider conflict in the Middle East.

UBS analysts changed their previously bearish rating on shares of Tesla this week.

Iran has threatened to disrupt Gulf trade unless the US lifts its naval blockade.

Operating room staff reported being 'shocked' as the surgeon allegedly insisted the removed organ was a spleen despite its distinct appearance

The complex military situation and economic disruption are only part of the story of the Strait of Hormuz

Roblox announced the introduction of new age-based accounts for young users that allow for greater parental controls, preventing players under 16 from fully accessing the chat function. What do you think?

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Prominent left-leaning Italian weekly L’Espresso is at the centre of a diplomatic storm online, after the Israeli ambassador to Italy slammed its choice of front cover as "manipulative." The magazine titled its latest edition “L’Abuso” or “The Abuse,” illustrating the cover with a photo of an armed Israeli settler sneering, whilst pointing his smartphone at a visibly-distressed Palestinian woman.

Eileen Gu has once again responded to criticism over representing China, briefly calling it “old news” in an Esquire interview. She earlier reacted to JD Vance with confidence and humor. The 22-year-old also shared plans to continue in future Olympics. Alongside her success, she opened up about the emotional loss of her grandmother during the Winter Games.

IT was known as the Stairway To Hell – a suffocating chamber leading to the roof of Chernobyl’s reactor four, which had been decimated in a deadly explosion. Nearly 700 brave men ­huddled on the steps, armed with pickaxes and shovels, awaiting their turn to remove chunks of asphalt contaminated in the 1986 blast. They...

NYC mayor, who has consistently pushed for a more extensive tax increase on the wealthy, hailed the proposal as a victory

VTuber Ironmouse clarified a viral trampoline video featuring her avatar and CDawgVA, explaining her chronic immune deficiency limits her mobility. The clip, a rare outdoor experience for her, drew criticism. Ironmouse used the moment to raise awareness about CVID and invisible illnesses, highlighting the importance of inclusion and compassion for those with chronic conditions.

Incoming Prime Minister Peter Magyar says his government could be formed by mid-May.