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North Korea launched two short-range ballistic missiles into eastern waters on Sunday, according to South Korea's military, continuing a series of weapons tests amid stalled diplomacy and regional tensions.
Rights groups report that Israel has included a tender for 2,167 housing units in its E1 settlement expansion project, drawing condemnation from Palestinian officials and international opposition.
Hong Kong's labor chief announced that the city's projected worker shortfall by 2028 has decreased to 130,000, driven by government talent policies and artificial intelligence advancements.
According to MIT Technology Review, the publication's newest under-35 list features nine individuals working on climate and energy challenges, reflecting broader trends in artificial intelligence, critical materials, and industrial decarbonization.
According to a recent report from The Guardian Sport, LeBron James and Will Smith have drawn scrutiny for visiting Angola and meeting with President João Lourenço while participating in the E1 World Championship.
Three male African wild dogs from Kafue National Park traversed 4,126 kilometres across Zambia over eight months, marking the longest recorded dispersal by an African mammal.
NASA researchers have identified a massive 728-foot crater on the Moon's near side resulting from an unobserved 2024 asteroid or comet impact, marking the largest recent collision scar discovered in the Solar System.
The Alternative for Germany party secured first place in state elections in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, dealing a severe blow to Chancellor Friedrich Merz's conservatives.
United States President Donald Trump asserts that Washington is near the end of the conflict with Iran following direct talks, though Tehran denies direct negotiations have resumed.
Producers and reporters from CBS News revisited the Fall River, Massachusetts, house where Andrew and Abby Borden were murdered in 1892, spending a night in the bedroom where the historic crime took place.
The Netherlands is preparing for impending U.S. sanctions against the International Criminal Court, exploring measures to maintain staff payments, protect witnesses, and secure detention facilities.
Beijing has strongly criticized a newly passed US legislative proposal that introduces steep tariffs on major buyers of Russian energy commodities, stating the measure lacks international legal basis.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is pushing for stricter laws and zero tolerance for deliberate forest and land fires as the nation confronts its worst wildfire season in 11 years, driven by an intense El Niño pattern.
The legal troubles facing 31-year-old Raheem Sterling cast a harsh light on the intense, high-pressure pathways that young football players navigate in the modern game.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has vowed to remain in office following damaging state election defeats for his Christian Democratic Union (CDU) in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
Buckingham Palace has pushed back against allegations made by Earl Charles Spencer in a new book, which accuses King Charles III of acting cruelly following the 1997 death of Princess Diana.
Former world number one doubles player and six-time Grand Slam champion Joe Salisbury has announced his retirement from professional tennis after a distinguished career.
Fighting intensifies between Yemen's Ansarullah Houthis and Saudi Arabia as missiles target Riyadh, ending a prolonged ceasefire and raising regional conflict fears.
Republican Senator Bill Cassidy called on the president to be radically honest about vaccine safety as the United States faces its highest number of measles cases in over three decades.
BBC Sport examines how Netherlands international Donyell Malen turned around his career to become Europe's most prolific scorer since his debut for Roma in January.
Washington and Florida insiders, billionaire Trump allies, and Rubio-linked lobbyists are jockeying for control of Cuba’s key assets and positioning themselves for lucrative business opportunities amid intensifying US sanctions and fears of a regime collapse.
Real Madrid leads the race to sign 15-year-old Manchester United academy talent JJ Gabriel, who has reportedly asked to cancel his registration amid interest from top European clubs.
A 120-acre property in the Queensland hinterland, once used for timber logging and dairy farming, has been transformed over twelve years into a flourishing native habitat that funds ongoing environmental restoration through destination weddings.
IBM Vice Chairman Gary Cohn addressed the U.S. economy, noting a negative shift in consumer sentiment driven by high energy prices and economic anxieties despite stable headline figures.
The Trump administration has approved entry visas for Iran's president and foreign minister to attend upcoming United Nations General Assembly high-level meetings in New York, despite an ongoing armed conflict.
Pakistan has introduced a three-month package of austerity measures, including commercial closures and cuts to government vehicle fuel allocations, following climbing global oil prices linked to conflicts in West Asia.
Beijing has criticized the newly passed U.S. sanctions legislation targeting Russian energy trade, asserting that normal economic cooperation must remain free from third-party interference.
Pakistan and China have operationalised a joint commission to manage their shared border, prompting a firm rejection from India over arrangements involving disputed territory.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has pledged to continue his reform agenda following a bruising electoral setback and historic lows for his center-right party in two state votes.
Russia wrapped up its first wartime parliamentary election on Sunday, with the Kremlin's dominance all but assured following a campaign devoid of genuine opposition and overshadowed by a massive wave of Ukrainian drone attacks.
A senior Houthi official warns nations against intervening on Saudi Arabia's side in Yemen's renewed civil war, stating the group has assured Washington it will not target U.S. vessels in the Red Sea.
Russia and China have ended a United Nations Security Council mandate for independent monitoring of international sanctions on Iran, citing their stance that all U.N. measures were removed under the 2015 nuclear pact.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has praised a newly announced agreement between Denmark and the United States regarding Arctic security, as he prepares to meet US President Donald Trump during the UN General Assembly.
Malaysia's King has granted jailed former Prime Minister Najib Razak a conditional pardon, permitting him to serve the remainder of his prison term under house arrest.
Authorities in Nigeria report that at least 33 suspects arrested for alleged illegal mining died in custody, with officials citing a suspected disease while survivors point to severe overcrowding and suffocation.
In-person early voting for the U.S. midterm elections has officially begun, marking the start of a critical six-week stretch that will determine congressional control amid intense national debate over the economy, foreign policy, and voting administration.
Sydney and New South Wales experienced a rapid temperature decline after an unseasonably warm start to the week, with meteorologists confirming a 10-degree drop within hours of a southerly change.
A new survey reveals that while the 2025 Tokyo Deaflympics significantly raised public awareness of the international sporting event, enduring challenges remain regarding social attitudes toward people with hearing loss.
U.S. President Donald Trump's realignment of military forces in Europe is prompting at least eight NATO member countries to diversify away from American defense reliance.
Taiwan's military has carried out its first joint combat exercise utilizing multiple types of attack drones, as part of President Lai Ching-te's defense modernization agenda amid growing security concerns.
Authorities in Nepal are grappling with catastrophic flash floods and landslides that have left 1,410 dead and over 6,000 missing, creating unprecedented relief challenges for the World Food Programme.
CBA and Westpac have updated their RBA forecasts to September, citing hawkish commentary from Governor Bullock, while ANZ maintains a November outlook.
In 2009, actor Edward Norton and a team of Maasai warriors competed in the New York City Marathon to raise global awareness and funds for conservation projects protecting 280,000 acres in southern Kenya.
A proposal to allow additional utility companies to use an interim spent nuclear storage facility in Aomori Prefecture has encountered strong resistance from local authorities.
A combination of a weak yen and generous government subsidies has lowered the price of a Tesla Model Y in Tokyo to under $23,000, undercutting markets in China and the United States.
Tokyo's Shinjuku Station, the world's busiest rail terminal, has begun testing mobile robotic trash bins in an effort to evaluate whether automated technology can help reduce the workload of station sanitation workers.
Tropical Storm Dujuan is on a projected path toward eastern Japan, threatening the Tokyo region and island chains with heavy rain, strong winds, and high waves during the Silver Week holiday period.
Adelaida Kakazu, a 90-year-old second-generation Japanese woman born in the Philippines who was separated from her father after World War II, is preparing for her first visit to Okinawa to find relatives and pay respects.
Helen Jenner has secured the leadership of Reform UK in Wales after edging out rival Jason O'Connell by two votes in an internal ballot of Senedd members.
Air France is successfully driving revenue growth by betting on high-end luxury services, including caviar and champagne, to attract affluent travelers amidst global aviation challenges.
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