Expect even more potholes on UK roads after summer heatwaves, says RAC
Extreme weather has made brittle road surfaces more likely to crack, increasing strain on infrastructureThe UK’s dilap…
How rising bond yields impact American consumers
The BBC’s Samira Hussain explains why some could see increased interest rates for mortgages and business loans.
China’s defence chief warns against coercion, avoids US, Japan mention
Dong Jun pitches shared security governance and military cooperation while warning against coercion.
Jeremy Greenwood denies giving ‘ridiculous’ evidence to Icac about ‘mum’s perspective’ from premier’s sister-in-law
Counsel assisting inquiry suggests Anita Perrottet’s alleged advice on vaping and greyhound industry was already on pu…
Lost on Mount Fuji off-season? You'll have to pay for your rescue
The fee will be imposed on those who get lost on Japan's most famous mountain during the off-peak seasons.
Anthropic CEO didn’t foresee the speed of global AI growth
Anthropic’s CEO says he ‘didn’t appreciate’ the speed with which AI’s growth would underpin the global economy.
Alice Springs heavy metal music venue raises $1m in donations in fight to stay open
Supporters from around Australia back the Black Wreath, a volunteer-run centre far off the beaten touring trackAlice S…
The Palestinian school under siege – podcast
At least five pupils at a village school in the West Bank have been killed in the last year by settlers and soldiers. …
Saudi Arabia warns of ‘red line’ after Houthi drone intercepted close to holy city of Mecca
The Iran-aligned militant group rejected the suggestion it had targeted Mecca, while the Organisation of Islamic Coope…
DRC-Rwanda: Can Geneva talks break the cycle of war in eastern Congo?
M23 controls large parts of eastern DRC as Kinshasa and Kigali remain divided over security and sovereignty.
Israel started an anti-Qatar campaign, then scrapped it
Days after October 7, Israel began building a global campaign to pressure and isolate Qatar.
Russia plotting to kill Ukraine allies in US and Europe, FBI says
Intelligence services allegedly attempted to pay people to surveil and kill people perceived to be aligned with Ukrain…