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Australians can for the first time reveal their sexual orientation and whether they identify as a gender that is not the one recorded at birth in the country's census on Tuesday
Tokyo Electric Power Company reported roughly 640 power outages in Ibaraki Prefecture as of 6:00 p.m. Tuesday.
Research suggests we shouldn’t be surprised that so many buildings collapsed following the magnitude 7.4 earthquake
People aged 16 and above will answer questions on gender, sexual orientation, and sex recorded at birth
Colombia's new government faces severe fiscal and economic pressures that threaten recent social gains.
The Vietnamese aerospace company VinSpace has signed a contract with SpaceX to launch its first satellites in 2027, marking a big step in Vietnam’s efforts to develop its space industry
Air transport hub in west London reports 7.86m passengers in July, compared with 8.15m for Istanbul’s new airport away from the city Istanbul airport has overtaken Heathrow as Europe’s busiest airport by passenger numbers, leading the London hub to say its “case for expansion has never been clearer”. Figures published on Tuesday showed 7.9 million passengers passed through Heathrow’s terminals in…
Nazi German warships scuttled in the Danube River during the Second World War are resurfacing as water levels plunge — a striking sign of the extreme heat and drought gripping Europe this summer.
Claims more than 95% of Ukrainian prisoners of war interviewed reported experiencing torture or ill-treatment
The prize has increased by $70 million ahead of the next draw
Brooklyn resident quickly called for help after realizing that the two ‘irreplaceable’ items were accidentally thrown out, according to New York City’s Sanitation Department
Flexible short-term bookings used to store and pack drugs and stash weapons and cash, says Ine Van Wymersch Airbnb-type short-term rentals are being used as stash houses by criminal gangs for money, drugs, weapons and people, Belgium’s lead official in charge of countering drugs has said. The booming e-commerce sector is helping “enormously” to facilitate organised crime, Belgium’s national drug…
Trump claims his secret plane was in more danger than the Air Force One decoy the public thought Trump was flying on.
The New York Times USThe US military announced on Tuesday that it had shot a Panama-flagged ship that was trying to approach an Iranian port in violation of Washington's blockade. President Donald Trump asserted again …
France 24 EnglishPresident Trump on Tuesday said the undisclosed plan to transfer him off of Air Force One and on to a separate military plane last month came at the request of the Secret Service. “It’s up to the S…
The HillOne bank strategist argues that an international price comparison for the pork-and-rice dish — rather than burgers — gives a better sense of how the yen's retreat feels.
The Japan TimesFollow today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Education minister says funding agreement with Victoria ‘very close’ The education minister, Jason Clare , says…
The Guardian WorldPolice charged Ahmed al Ahmed in June after an alleged incident with his father at a Sydney home.
BBC WorldWealthier inhabitants of the commercial capital are drilling boreholes to bypass the municipality, starving it of funds needed to fix the mess.
The Japan TimesResults also coming in from Minnesota, South Carolina, Vermont, Alabama and Connecticut Sign up to the US Breaking News email Pete Hegseth ’s appointments to a key Pentagon advisory body include tw…
The Guardian WorldThe extraordinary subterfuge was aimed at protecting an American president who has been in Iran’s cross hairs for years.
The New York Times USChristopher Luxon says he has "full support" of his party, after a vote of confidence 12 weeks before a general election.
BBC WorldStill, wars in the Middle East and the Black Sea region that impact fertilizer availability temper optimism, experts have warned.
The Japan TimesTrump maintains the military jet he boarded instead was at "greater risk" than the decoy Air Force One.
BBC WorldTechnical wreck diver Kingo Wakasa, 56, is going against all odds to document the rusted hull of the USS Emmons destroyer on the seabed off northern Okinawa.
The Japan TimesFormer federal immigration official Trina Swanson is projected to win the Democratic primary in Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ. Swanson defeated Democrats Joh…
The HillUkrainian warns Putin is poised to escalate the conflict as air defences run dry
The Independent WorldIn an upset, Luke Bronin, the former mayor of Hartford, won the Democratic nomination, capitalizing on calls for generational change.
The New York Times USDemocrat Rebecca Cooke will face GOP Rep. Derrick Van Orden again in Wisconsin, NBC News projects, as both parties nominated candidates in battleground districts.
NBC NewsMinnesota state Rep. Lisa Demuth (R) was projected to win the Republican primary for governor of the North Star State, Decision Desk HQ projects, dealing a blow to President Trump. Trump had endors…
The HillUnitree said its retail tranche was more than 8,000 times oversubscribed, underscoring intense investor enthusiasm in China for humanoid robotics.
The Japan TimesDuring the foreign ministry's biweekly briefing, spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal did not deny that a fresh border incident had occurred.
The Japan TimesMr. Little, a former mayor and state senator, beat two other candidates. He focused on promises of banning corporate money from politics and supporting Medicare for all.
The New York Times USRescuers are scouring mountains of rubble in search of survivors following Monday's magnitude 7.4 quake.
The Japan TimesMs. Cooke, a three-time congressional candidate, held a huge fund-raising edge in a western Wisconsin race that Democrats consider pivotal to their hopes of flipping the House.
The New York Times USThe "gekiga" pioneer drew on memories of war, hunger and poverty to chronicle Japan's overlooked lives.
The Japan TimesMichael Alfonso, 26, had the support of the transportation secretary and an endorsement from President Trump.
The New York Times USNorth Korea fired a ballistic missile Wednesday, its second test in less than a week, as Seoul and Washington prepare to begin annual military drills next week. The launches appear to signal Pyongy…
France 24 EnglishBoth airlines had raised the surcharges on the routes for tickets issued in July and August to a record ¥65,000 from ¥56,000 for May and June.
The Japan TimesThe NBA announced several key games on Tuesday ahead of the 2026-27 campaign, which begins with a three-game slate featuring James with his new club.
The Japan TimesIn response to a threat against the jet last month, the president was clandestinely removed in a catering container. But the plane was sent into the skies anyway with government employees and repor…
The New York Times USThe United States picked up multiple streams of information, including one potential threat that involved a shoulder-fired missile.
The New York Times USBody-camera video and other court evidence capture federal agents using slurs and targeting Latinos while bypassing white bystanders during immigration sweeps in Chicago and Los Angeles
The New York Times USAl-Ahmed, who maintains his innocence, was accused of putting his father in a headlock in March Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or dail…
The Guardian WorldThe Comac C919 will fly from Beijing to Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia, although experts say it could take generations for it to challenge the west’s dominance of the industry China hopes to break into th…
The Guardian WorldFarage has taken a high risk gamble by resigning and forcing a byelection in his constituency. Nosheen Iqbal heads to Clacton to find out how voters feel Clacton was once a seaside jewel on England…
The Guardian PoliticsMs. Graham will face Representative Ralph Norman, a hard-line conservative who had previously run for governor, in the runoff.
The New York Times USThe Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a Wednesday notice that outlined plans to provide Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers with gloves that will deliver painful elect…
The HillUS leader reportedly hid in a catering truck to fend off an assassination threat after attending Nato summit last month
The Independent WorldFormer Minnesota state Sen. Matt Little won the Democratic primary for the state’s 2nd Congressional District, Decision Desk HQ projects, and is set to face off against GOP state Sen. Eric Pratt in…
The HillMichael Alfonso, the son-in-law of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, was projected to win the GOP primary for the open congressional seat in Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District, according to …
The HillOkuda was the first person to helm Toyota from outside the company's founding family in a generation.
The Japan TimesThe team has not shied away from the connection since it was revealed the pope was a White Sox fan following his elevation to the highest seat in the Catholic Church in 2025.
The Japan TimesThe 14-term Connecticut Democrat lost to former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin in a heavily blue district, NBC News projects.
NBC NewsIt was at least the fourth time that an aircraft has violated the no-fly zone near President Trump this week.
The New York Times USThe Englishman arrives at the FedEx Cup playoff opener, the FedEx St. Jude Championship, as the defending champion after defeating J.J. Spaun in a playoff last year.
The Japan TimesRep. Derrick Van Orden (R-Wis.) is projected for a rematch against political fundraiser and waitress Rebecca Cooke (D) for a battleground House seat in central and western Wisconsin, according to D…
The HillThe defense minister has enjoyed a relatively successful outing, maintaining public visibility, avoiding gaffes and representing Japan in security engagements globally.
The Japan TimesSome of President Trump’s top officials traveled on the original Air Force One, which the president secretly disembarked.
The New York Times USDivides in both parties will be on display Tuesday night, particularly in a group of key counties.
The New York Times USTwo women and a boy were rescued and hospitalized for scrapes, cuts, dehydration and exhaustion, the state Department of Natural Resources said.
NBC NewsWhen it comes to bad prognostication, no one can beat Fortune, which came up with the mother of all “Hong Kong is doomed” narratives. In June 1995, the magazine ran its infamous “The Death of Hong …
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