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Patients in England with a specific type of incurable breast cancer can now access the life-extending drug Enhertu on the NHS, two years after health body NICE initially deemed it too expensive.
Rep. Gregory Meeks has placed a hold on a $2.8 billion heavy weaponry sale to Israel, citing concerns over civilian protections and adherence to U.S. and international law.
Law enforcement officials in Philadelphia are actively investigating a residential property in the Olney neighborhood tied to five missing women and a father-son duo.
The United States Department of State has extended visa sanctions on Palestinian Authority and Palestine Liberation Organization officials, barring President Mahmoud Abbas from New York for the second consecutive year.
Academic Lynne Loo and various startups are utilizing thermal conversion and other innovative processes to transform waste materials into vinegar, biochar, oil, paper, and leather products in Australia.
In a wide-ranging interview with Euronews, Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger discussed missile bottlenecks, factory output expansion, and the future integration of humanoid robots and space systems in European defense.
A report by the World Weather Attribution group indicates that climate change significantly influenced the deadly August disaster near the Nepal-China border.
New research indicates that England needs at least seven months of above-average rainfall to recover from a persistent drought driven by an exceptionally dry spring and summer.
As international concern mounts over artificial intelligence risks, global safety frameworks increasingly hinge on cooperation between the United States and China, even as both superpowers view each other's strategies with deep suspicion.
A new scientific study reveals that climate benefits from restored wetlands in California's Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta can take longer to materialize and vary significantly across different sites and years, with some areas remaining greenhouse gas sources years after restoration.
A series of Russian airstrikes targeting the Ukrainian cities of Kyiv and Odesa have left at least 13 people injured, including a child, amid ongoing military hostilities.
According to France 24, loud explosions were heard across Kyiv as the US House passed a broad sanctions package targeting Russian officials and key economic pillars, while regional attacks and political developments unfolded.
French President Emmanuel Macron is scheduled to host Jordan’s King Abdullah II and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun in Paris for high-level discussions aimed at mobilizing international support for the Lebanese Armed Forces ahead of an upcoming summit.
A comprehensive look at recent news from Japan and around the world, covering political shifts, tourism trends, international relations, and cultural developments reported by The Japan Times.
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has sharply criticized the UN Security Council, stating that global powers violating international law sit within the 15-nation body and have driven deep paralysis.
Over 100,000 volunteers across Britain tallied nearly 1.4 million common butterflies and moths during the record-breaking heat of summer 2026, marking the second-best season in 16 years, though experts warn of potential population crashes due to drought stress on caterpillars and foodplants.
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent accused of shooting a Venezuelan national in Minneapolis during an operation has been arrested after an eight-month delay involving state and federal authorities.
A survivalist community established inside 575 former military bunkers in South Dakota, where residents paid up to $55,000 for 99-year leases, is facing a series of legal disputes involving contracts, evictions, and infrastructure conflicts.
The Winnipeg Jets suspended star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck on Wednesday night after he failed to report to the team's training camp, according to ESPN reporting.
LSU starting quarterback Sam Leavitt has been unexpectedly listed as doubtful for Saturday's upcoming rivalry matchup against Ole Miss.
A powerful heat dome brought unseasonable and record-breaking temperatures to millions of residents across the central and southern United States as astronomical summer neared its end.
Japan's largest brokerage, Nomura Holdings, has indicated that its wholesale division revenue is growing at a more modest pace this quarter, pointing to a cooling market following a period of strong performance.
U.S. President Donald Trump has warned the European Union of heavy tariffs or halted trade if Brussels moves forward with a proposal to make Canada an associate member.
According to France 24, NASA researchers have identified a massive lunar crater formed two years ago by a powerful impact that initially went undetected.
European and Arab military chiefs are gathering in Paris to discuss bolstering Lebanon's armed forces and planning alternative international support as the UN peacekeeping mission's mandate nears its end.
As the European Union pushes toward a late 2026 deadline for its digital identity wallet, digital rights groups warn that missing technical standards and privacy safeguards could create tracking risks and massive security vulnerabilities.
A backyard observation by a former Australian miner has led to the international identification of a rare 10-sided atmospheric wave around Saturn's south pole, confirmed using NASA's Hubble Space Telescope.
A 13-year-old schoolboy from Hertfordshire has been selected to voice Thomas the Tank Engine in an upcoming animated series featuring actor Henry Golding.
Buckingham Palace has strongly pushed back against claims in Earl Spencer's forthcoming memoir regarding King Charles and the late Princess Diana.
US stadium owner Robert Kraft says British singer Ed Sheeran asked him to commit $2 million for regional aid following controversy over the removal of pro-Palestinian rapper Macklemore from a US tour lineup.
Saffie Osborne says her milestone St Leger win at Doncaster has removed her fear of failure after becoming the first woman to win a British Classic.
England head coach Thomas Tuchel defends his defensive substitutions in the World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina, acknowledging the timing was too early.
Alabama is scheduled to execute Jeffery Lee for a 1998 double murder at a rural pawn shop, months after a judicial ruling blocked the state from using nitrogen gas.
Asian stock markets traded with mixed results following a lower close on Wall Street, which came in the wake of the Federal Reserve's decision to raise interest rates.
An 18-year-old man accused of assaulting two young boys at Belconnen Mall has accumulated 40 police involvements over two years, prosecutors told the ACT Magistrates Court.
Federal Nationals MP David Littleproud is advocating for a new coal-fired power station and nuclear energy to meet the massive electricity demands of a proposed $32 billion data centre hub in Queensland's Western Downs.
Exiled former crown prince Reza Pahlavi has accepted a Coalition invitation to visit Australia, sparking discussions among experts over political representation and opposition dynamics.
A mother-of-four from Brynna has received a lifesaving kidney from a stranger who saw her social media appeal.
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke has announced a series of strict visa rule changes aimed at students and backpackers, alongside increased enforcement for overstayers, as the government sets binding net overseas migration targets.
When bovine TB forced a Northern Ireland dairy farmer to part with his entire herd, joining a local musical group provided an unexpected lifeline through a deeply traumatic period.
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun announced a delay in Seoul's U.S. investment plans ahead of meetings in Washington, while parliamentary briefings are tentatively rescheduled for next week.
The Japan Times will hold its inaugural overseas school fair in Taipei on October 11, 2026, showcasing seven Japan-based boarding and international schools to families in Taiwan.
A trade conflict with the United States is prompting Canada to pursue closer economic and political ties with the European Union, creating immediate commercial openings for European defense, aerospace, and industrial technology firms.
Financial experts have voiced support for Portugal's planned income tax reductions and pensioner bonuses, aimed at easing inflationary pressures, though they caution that global conditions could worsen the economic outlook.
As international debates intensify over artificial intelligence regulation and oversight, Al Jazeera breaks down the multi-trillion-dollar valuations and ecosystem of the world's leading AI companies.
A round-the-clock live stream from a remote waterhole in Watarrka National Park is capturing dingoes, wallabies, and birds while helping researchers track climate impacts in Central Australia.
A 17-year-old boy charged with murder in Tennant Creek faces a three-month delay as the Northern Territory's permanent forensic pathologist takes leave.
OpenAI has revealed six additional incidents of unexpected AI model behavior and introduced a framework for investigating and disclosing future alignment concerns, according to BBC Business.
Oklahoma has launched a $408 million project to build a modern four-lane bridge over Lake Texoma, replacing the aging 1945 Roosevelt Bridge while keeping the original structure open to traffic during construction.