A Hong Kong court has ordered the defunct Apple Daily to pay HK$1.5 million in damages to China Innovation Investment and two executives for publishing 10 defamatory articles in 2019 that falsely accused them of spying for Beijing.
A now-deleted report featuring PLA soldiers with cash and gold bars has sparked online debate. The images showed tactical units with currency bundles and bullion, raising questions about military logistics and potential wartime financial operations.
UK newspapers report on various stories including The Daily Telegraph's findings of secret Russian drone launch bases, a campaign to stop sex offenders changing identities, and a review into youth employment and dementia research delays.
Fragments of another drone, unladen with explosives, were discovered on a beach in Sakarya in northwestern Turkey, marking the third area affected over the past day.
Explring the 100-year history of the modern weekend, from Henry Ford's 1926 introduction of the five-day week to modern challenges like hybrid work, 'Skiveday Friday', and four-day week trials.
UK Sunday newspapers report on British-made drones allegedly striking targets inside Russia, government-backed plans for water bill surge pricing during droughts, recent wildfire statistics, and the tragic death of former Cambridge professor Jason Arday.
The Australian Institute of Marine Science has rejected a report by The Australian newspaper claiming the Great Barrier Reef's health disproves climate change risks, stating the coverage oversimplified data and ignored ecosystem volatility.
Israeli defense officials in the IDF and Mossad have been shocked by the surprisingly rapid recovery of Iran's military capabilities, particularly in ballistic missile production, just four months after the main military campaign ended in April.
Ukraine's worsening energy shortages could render major cities uninhabitable this winter, as power generation capacity has fallen fivefold since 2022 and gas reserves remain significantly below winter demand requirements.
A small Kansas town has agreed to pay $850,000 to former reporter Phyllis Zorn to settle her federal lawsuit over the 2023 police raid on the Marion County Record's offices, which sparked national debate over press freedom.
Alibaba Cloud reduced large-scale AI data centre delivery times to 100 days using its CUBE 5.0 system, compared to standard domestic times of six to 12 months.
Japanese ambassador Kazuhiro Suzuki downplayed Anthony Albanese's podcast comments about Sanae Takaichi's gift of melons, stating Tokyo was reassured the remarks were misinterpreted. Meanwhile, the Coalition demanded an AFP investigation into a leaked diplomatic cable.
China has requested to join WTO consultations initiated by Brazil regarding US tariffs of up to 37.5 per cent, citing substantial commercial interests and potential impacts on its own exports.
China has detained multiple Japanese nationals, including corporate executives, for allegedly violating export restrictions on dual-use goods, according to a report by The Mainichi.
FIFA condemns what it calls a deliberate attempt to harm the reputation of the organization and President Gianni Infantino following reports that UEFA paid compensation to a former employee.
Texas police officer Chad Eberle, 35, was arrested in Mexico on warrants for femicide and qualified homicide following a July shooting in Saltillo that left three dead and one injured amid a child custody dispute.
A drone carrying explosives was discovered at Leipzig Airport, Germany, near Ukrainian cargo planes loaded with military ammunition, potentially averting a catastrophe. Authorities suspect foreign state involvement, with indications pointing toward Russia due to the airport's role as a NATO and German military logistics hub and base for Ukraine's Antonov Airlines in Europe.
US President Donald Trump reportedly accused Secretary of War Pete Hegseth of misleading him regarding severely depleted US munitions stockpiles resulting from the conflict with Iran, according to The Washington Post.
German police investigated a security-related incident involving an unidentified object found near an aircraft at Leipzig-Halle airport, forcing flight diversions.
A proposed agreement on the Strait of Hormuz would route merchant ships through Iranian territorial waters entering the Persian Gulf and Omani waters leaving, as US-Iran indirect negotiations continue.
South Korean newspapers highlight key policy changes, including the stripping of investigative powers from the prosecution, housing market reforms, and economic news such as runaway household debt and tech industry deals.
Major South Korean newspapers on Aug. 4 highlight planned comprehensive real estate holding tax hikes targeting ultra-high-value and non-owner-occupied homes, affecting thousands of households.
UK front pages lead on the early prisoner release scheme allowing domestic abusers and killers to go free, Prime Minister Andy Burnham's defense of the plans, Reform UK's small boats policy controversy, and record-breaking dry weather in July.
BBC radio presenter Tony Livesey has left 5 Live following allegations concerning his previous role as editor-in-chief of David Sullivan’s Sport newspapers. A BBC Panorama investigation accused Sullivan of predatory behavior and questioned Livesey's involvement in arranging a meeting between an alleged victim and Sullivan.
