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South East Asia haze: What’s choking Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia?
Severe wildfires in Indonesia have created toxic smog affecting millions across Southeast Asia, with authorities suspending company licenses and investigating land-clearing practices amid regional tensions.
China and North Korea to open New Yalu River Bridge, state media reports
China and North Korea will officially open the New Yalu River Bridge to traffic Thursday, marking a significant step in warming bilateral relations after years of diplomatic tensions over sanctions and nuclear disputes.
Nick Sirianni’s seat getting warmer? Eagles coach accepts blame for London loss to Jaguars
The Philadelphia Eagles lost to Jacksonville 19-17 in London on Sunday, falling to 2-3 after coach Nick Sirianni’s controversial kickoff decision in the final seconds allowed the Jaguars to score the game-winning field goal.
Kimi Antonelli F1 title permutations: How Mercedes driver could clinch world championship at United States GP
Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli holds a 102-point championship lead and could clinch the Formula 1 world title as early as the United States Grand Prix on October 25, potentially becoming the sport’s youngest champion.
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DR Congo rolls out Ebola vaccine for health workers as death toll rises
Health workers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have begun receiving an Ebola vaccine as cases surge during the fastest-growing outbreak in history.
Michelle Bachelet exits UN chief race after low poll support
Former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet has withdrawn from the UN secretary-general race after receiving minimal support in recent polling, ending her bid to become the first woman to lead the organization.
Australia seeks big tech support for internet safety, AI regulation
Australia’s government is seeking support from major technology companies to strengthen online safety laws and artificial intelligence regulations, with Prime Minister Albanese meeting Apple’s executives to discuss child protection initiatives.
Tunisian protesters demand release of four Sumud activists
Dozens of protesters in Tunis demanded the release of four Global Sumud Flotilla activists, with one detainee now in his second month of a hunger strike amid serious health deterioration.
State funeral honours Hong Kong’s first post-colonial leader Tung Chee-hwa
Hong Kong held a state funeral for Tung Chee-hwa, its first post-colonial chief executive, who died on September 8 at age 89, marking only the third such honour since the 1997 handover.
Our head teacher was an abuser. We joined forces to get justice – now we’re married
Former students of an Indonesian boarding school head teacher organized to expose alleged sexual assaults and gathered recorded evidence of abuse and coercion, later developing a romantic relationship.
Eritrea’s G-15 political prisoners: ‘I don’t even know if my parents are alive’
Hanna Petros Solomon’s parents, both prominent Eritrean officials, were arrested in 2001 and 2003 for political dissent and remain imprisoned without trial 25 years later, their fate unknown to their children.
Cultural treasures are being destroyed by war, and people want justice
Ukraine reported 148 cultural heritage sites damaged or destroyed last month amid ongoing Russian attacks, highlighting persistent challenges in holding actors accountable for wartime cultural destruction globally.
‘The rules have changed’: has Russia begun to order assassinations on US soil?
The US Department of Justice unsealed indictments against five individuals allegedly working for Russian intelligence services who conspired to conduct attacks and murders in the United States, marking a potential shift in Cold War-era operational constraints.
Why China is pushing back on US warnings over rapid AI development
China is resisting US calls to slow AI development, viewing such proposals as attempts to lock in American technological advantages amid intensifying superpower competition in frontier AI capabilities.
Thousands of planned launches, terms of deal, worry some near Louisiana SpaceX site
SpaceX plans to build a 125,000-acre facility in Louisiana capable of launching approximately 30 rockets daily, but local residents and environmental advocates express concerns about wildlife impacts and lack of public input.
UK credit scores: should you worry about a big shake-up?
TransUnion, a major UK credit agency, is changing its scoring system from a top mark of 710 to a 0-999 range later this month, which will affect borrowers’ visible scores but not lending decisions.