The Plymouth Brethren Christian Church has denied allegations of funding far-right influencers to disrupt the 2025 election campaign or coordinating volunteers for Liberal candidates. Director Lloyd Grimshaw testified at a parliamentary inquiry, calling the claims lies.
Two Hong Kong activists, Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung, were found guilty of incitement to subversion for organizing annual Tiananmen Square vigils. The conviction follows the 2020 imposition of Beijing's national security law, drawing international criticism.
Tens of thousands in northwest Indiana face a ninth day without power following an Aug. 11 storm, causing food spoilage and school closures. Meanwhile, heavy rains in Columbus, Ohio, triggered flash flooding, leading to emergency water rescues.
Ligue 1 clubs face a challenging season as financial regulations and the reliance on player sales to Premier League teams overshadow sporting ambitions. While PSG strengthens its squad, competitors like Marseille and Lens struggle with austerity and talent attrition.
Relatório da Oxfam Brasil revela que a concentração de riqueza e a predominância de elites econômicas no poder político perpetuam a desigualdade no país, limitando a representatividade de mulheres e grupos vulneráveis e influenciando a agenda pública.
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov criticized Polish PM Donald Tusk for suggesting Germany should not prosecute those responsible for the Nord Stream pipeline sabotage, calling the stance astonishing.
Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is facing widespread criticism for building a gallows facility for Palestinian prisoners. The move follows a controversial law allowing the death penalty for terrorists, sparking concerns over human rights and ethics.
Scoperto un deposito di armi segreto vicino a Berlino, attribuito dai servizi di sicurezza tedeschi all'intelligence russa. Parallelamente, il governo tedesco valuta sanzioni contro la Casa russa di Berlino in seguito a recenti incidenti con droni.
Gli stoccaggi europei di gas, fermi al 57% a fine luglio, rischiano di non raggiungere l'80% entro novembre. La concorrenza asiatica nell'acquisto di Gnl e i prezzi poco competitivi complicano il riempimento, rendendo necessario un possibile rialzo dei prezzi.
Die Sozialhilfeausgaben in Deutschland stiegen 2025 auf 21,5 Milliarden Euro, ein Plus von 6,1 Prozent. Den größten Anteil bildete die Grundsicherung im Alter, während die Ausgaben für Pflegehilfe mit 13,3 Prozent am stärksten zunahmen.
The UN Security Council is set to conduct a second straw poll to evaluate candidates for the next Secretary-General. With António Guterres' term ending December 31, members are assessing support for contenders from Latin America and Africa amidst potential veto power influence.
Opatra London has suspended its Hong Kong distribution agreement after local partner Sayles Retail was raided by customs officials. Two senior managers at the distributor were arrested following allegations of aggressive sales tactics.
New York City's plan to tax luxury second homes has triggered a heated city council debate after the government published a list of nearly one million property owners. Critics cite security risks and unfair targeting, while supporters argue it promotes equity.
Japan's defence ministry is preparing an 8.9 trillion yen budget request for 2027, focusing on drones, AI, and long-range missiles. The move reflects concerns over Indo-Pacific security, lessons from Ukraine, and the reliability of US security commitments.
Penn State researchers are developing a $12 million, Army-funded system that mimics insect brain efficiency to allow drones to process sensory data onboard. By using analogue computing and graphene-based circuits, the project aims to reduce power usage and reliance on cloud data.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggested expanding U.S. bond buybacks to address liquidity issues, but markets remain skeptical. Meanwhile, U.S. national debt reached $40 trillion, and industry leaders in Beijing discussed the limitations of humanoid robots.
The Dolphins face the Parramatta Eels in a high-scoring NRL clash in Brisbane. The match features intense back-and-forth action with multiple tries from both sides, including key performances by Selwyn Cobbo, Max Plath, and Jamayne Isaako.
North Korea fired 10 short-range ballistic missiles into eastern waters on Thursday. The action occurred shortly after Kim Yo-jong rejected US President Donald Trump's attempt to improve relations by reducing the scale of joint US-South Korean military exercises.
Bangladesh coach Phil Simmons has cautioned his team to expect a stronger performance from Australia in the second Test in Mackay, following Bangladesh's historic nine-wicket victory in the series opener in Darwin.
O Tribunal de Contas do Estado de São Paulo (TCE-SP) encontrou irregularidades em depósitos escolares de Flórida Paulista e Ourinhos. A fiscalização surpresa revelou infiltrações, materiais enferrujados e livros sem uso em municípios com histórico crítico.
AI agents are increasingly handling product discovery and purchasing, prompting banks and payment networks to develop new security measures to verify agent intent and distinguish legitimate automated activity from malicious bot attacks.
The White House is under pressure following reports that aide Natalie Harp worked for a year without security clearance. Critics, including former ethics officials, argue this poses national security risks, while the administration maintains she is cleared.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces pressure to address long-standing rail grievances in Northern England, including the revival of HS2-linked lines, the performance of Avanti West Coast, and the contentious proposal for an underground station at Manchester Piccadilly.
Guotai Haitong Securities Asset Management was fined 52.5 million yuan by the State Administration of Foreign Exchange for breaching rules governing the QDII program and failing to report cross-border transactions between 2019 and 2022.
