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Exclusive: Health secretary says industrial action in England also threatens to derail NHS progress on waiting times Wes Streeting has accused resident doctors of “torpedoing” their own pay rises and training jobs by walking out on strike again, as tens of thousands of doctors began a six-day stoppage in England. The health secretary said there was a “legitimacy” to concerns over jobs and wages…
Japan’s top government spokesperson says a Japanese national who had been detained in Iran since January has been released on bail
Vietnam has unanimously elected Communist Party leader To Lam as president, consolidating his control over both party and state
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A former Australian soldier has been charged with war crimes on allegations that he killed five unarmed Afghans while serving in Afghanistan from 2009 and 2012
Hong Kong’s home affairs minister has pledged that a briefing set to be held ahead of an owners’ meeting petitioned for by residents of the fire-hit Wang Fuk Court will address their concerns, saying it will not clash with ongoing inquiry hearings or the schedule for their return home. More than 300 homeowners petitioned for a general meeting with Hop On Management, a Chinachem Group subsidiary…
A world-class fencing hall and stand-alone swimming complex will be built in Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis megaproject, authorities have revealed, in a move that experts said must be accompanied by good transport and support services for elite athletes. Sports industry experts raised their suggestions on Tuesday after the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) updated its plans to…
The An-26 aircraft was conducting a scheduled flight over the peninsula
A new partnership will provide training for school leaders about knife-crime risk, the government says.
Authorities in British Columbia have urged people to stay away from a rock face above a highway in the Canadian province where a Volkswagen Beetle shell was suspended in an apparent prank by engineering students
A couple living in Iran's capital have grown used to the sound of daily airstrikes five weeks into the war
Harry Kane is the leading goalscorer in Europe but does he need to win a major trophy to have a chance of winning the prestigious award?
Israel and Iran traded fresh attacks on Tuesday after President Trump said a cease-fire proposal put forward by mediators was “not good enough.” Mr. Trump has threatened to destroy Iran’s bridges a…
The New York Times WorldFormer England captain Courtney Lawes says he is "officially un-retiring from international duty" after signing for Sale for 2026-27.
BBC News (Front page)Increases in the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage mean 2.7 million workers will be paid more from April.
BBC PoliticsThe ¥122.3 trillion budget is the largest ever, reflecting Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's goal of an expansionary fiscal policy.
The Japan TimesThe NHS is advising patients in England to only use emergency services when necessary but attend any confirmed appointments.
BBC PoliticsThe health secretary and the BMA trade accusations over who bears responsibility for the collapse of talks In his interviews this morning Wes Streeting , the health secretary, accused the BMA of hy…
The Guardian PoliticsThe Strait of Hormuz blockage is being felt far and wide. While the world struggles with higher pump prices, key energy exporters such as the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar face severe econom…
South China Morning PostHe said his goal was to 'come to London and present a show of change' through his music.
BBC News (Front page)A Hong Kong coach operator’s failed attempt to reduce its services was only the “tip of the iceberg” of cuts in bus rides amid rising fuel costs, lawmakers have warned, as they urged the government…
South China Morning PostTrump has taken a hard line on trans rights since returning to office
The Independent WorldBill Ackman’s Pershing Square claims world’s biggest music company has suffered due to delay of US listing Business live – latest updates Billionaire Bill Ackman’s hedge fund has offered to buy Uni…
The Guardian WorldBen Roberts-Smith has been accused of murdering civilians and ordering subordinates to carry out executions
The Independent WorldConservative broadcaster long opposed to military intervention against Tehran rebukes president over sweary social media post demanding reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
The Independent WorldTaiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun is heading to China at the invitation of President Xi Jinping, in what she calls a “journey for peace” as Beijing pushes for the self-governed island to come u…
ABC News InternationalThe former member of the chart-topping Atlanta trio was in stable condition after being shot in Hollywood, Fla., his representative said. The police said they had detained two people.
The New York Times USThis blog is now closed Ben Roberts-Smith arrested over alleged war crimes Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The NSW government is rolling out a free nasal spray flu vacc…
The Guardian WorldMixed stock market reaction to president’s comments, while IMF chief warns of inflation and slower growth Business live – latest updates Oil traded at more than $110 a barrel on Tuesday after Donal…
The Guardian World‘The entire country can be taken out in one night,’ said the US leader
The Independent WorldRapper who has previously made antisemitic remarks responds to criticism over his booking at London festival The rapper formerly known as Kanye West has broken his silence and offered to “meet and …
The Guardian WorldA court in Grozny has designated the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria a terrorist organization and banned its activities in Russia.
Meduza (English)Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Kuomintang — Taiwan's largest opposition party — could meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
The Japan TimesIsrael warns Iranians to immediately stop using trains or being near railway lines, saying it would ‘endanger’ their lives Here are some of the latest images coming in from the Middle East as the w…
The Guardian WorldThe US vice-president and Hungary’s prime minister will hold a joint press conference later today Meanwhile, the opposition leader Péter Magyar has responded to JD Vance’s visit rejecting what he d…
The Guardian WorldLONDON — Ye has offered to meet members of the Jewish community in Britain, as he responded for the first time Tuesday to growing backlash over his status as headliner of a London music festival.
NBC NewsQueensland senator ‘steadfast’ in her support of former Australian soldier as police charge him with five counts of war crime – murder Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our…
The Guardian WorldThe Revolutionary Guard is also urging parents to send their children to man checkpoints
The Independent WorldA Ukrainian drone strike killed two adults and their 12-year-old child in the Alexandrovsky District of Russia’s Vladimir region, the region’s governor, Alexander Avdeyev, said.
Meduza (English)Brent crude futures rose 1% to $111.53 a barrel having risen over 50% since the war started
The Independent WorldFiscal worries and inflationary pressures are being made worse by the war in the Middle East and oil shortage concerns.
The Japan TimesBelgorod Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov may step down before regional elections scheduled for September 2026, the Russian business daily Vedomosti reported, citing three sources close to the president…
Meduza (English)Ukrainian forces are stopping the Russians cold on the front lines, says ex-CIA chief
The Independent WorldCheng Li-wun said she "gladly accepted" Xi Jinping's invitation and hopes to be a "bridge for peace".
BBC WorldTehran rejected a U.S. proposal brokered by Pakistan for an immediate ceasefire and the lifting of its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, followed by talks on a broader peace deal.
The Japan TimesAccess to world’s most critical energy chokepoint is no longer governed by international law but direct diplomacy with Iran
The Independent WorldA Utah judge is expected to hear arguments on a protective order sought by a former partner against Taylor Frankie Paul, star of Hulu's ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’
The Independent WorldThe 53-year-old Pakistani used-car dealer has been detained with five others for alleged smuggling the drugs, worth about ¥14.3 billion, from the United Arab Emirates.
The Japan TimesBen Roberts-Smith, who denies all wrongdoing, previously lost a landmark defamation case over the alleged murders.
BBC WorldThe results of the investigation comes after a series of bribery scandals involving faculty members at the institution were revealed last year.
The Japan TimesA 17-year-old ninth-grader stabbed a teacher to death outside a school in Dobryanka, a city in Russia’s Perm Krai roughly 60 kilometers (37 miles) from Perm, Governor Dmitry Makhonin said.
Meduza (English)More than a month after war erupted in the Middle East following US-Israeli strikes on Iran, the IDF is pressing ahead with an offensive on its border that threatens to drive hundreds of thousands …
The Independent WorldThe ‘bank is closed and the door is locked’, says Zia Yusuf as calls grow for compensation to remedy historical wrongs Reform UK would stop issuing visas to people from any country that continues t…
The Guardian WorldThe rise come as the postal service faces criticism over missing delivery targets.
BBC News (Front page)Concern over MPs’ competence is one thing, but this is silencing opponents’ voices by character assassination, and it leads to a dark place Stella Creasy is the Labour and Cooperative MP for Waltha…
The Guardian PoliticsPrime Minister Viktor Orban’s policies affecting the Roma minority have put those voters in play in upcoming parliamentary elections. In a tight race, they could make the difference.
The New York Times WorldA Golden Week tradition for many, the "Detective Conan" blockbuster franchise has built a cycle of anticipation that keeps fans engaged year after year.
The Japan TimesThe US president has threatened to take out Iran "in one night" if it does not agree to open the Strait of Hormuz.
BBC News (Front page)Experts say the court's decision will have far-reaching consequences for women's religious freedoms in India.
BBC News (Front page)The warmest weather of the year is expected on Tuesday and Wednesday as temperatures rise above average, as Simon King explains
BBC News (Front page)The imperial couple and their daughter arrived in Fukushima Prefecture on Monday on a trip to inspect reconstruction efforts following the March 2011 disaster.
The Japan TimesMinnesota United deny rumours that midfielder James Rodriguez is suffering from a potentially life-threatening muscle-wasting condition.
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