Top World News
Mexico freezes Miss Universe co-owner's accounts during organized crime investigation
Mexico’s anti-money laundering office has frozen the bank accounts of Raúl Rocha Cantú, a Mexican co-owner of Miss Universe, amid an investigation into drugs, fuel and arms trafficking
Eurovision has faced political boycotts before – how does the latest compare?
Decision by four countries to pull out over Israel’s inclusion is significant for the contest but crisis may not be existentialThe decision by four European broadcasters to boycott next year’s Eurovision over Israel’s inclusion is undoubtedly a watershed moment in the 70-year history of the song contest.One of the few genuinely popular, non-elitist and pan-European cultural events will be without Spain, one of the “big five” nations in terms of financial contributions; Ireland, which has won the contest more times than any other country bar Sweden; the Netherlands, a 1956 founding member; and Slovenia, symbolic of the EU’s eastward enlargement. Continue reading...
Bolsonaro’s eldest son says he’ll run for Brazil presidency in 2026
Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro, the eldest son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, says his father has chosen him to run for president in 2026
Macron denies warning Ukraine about potential US betrayal – as it happened
This blog is now closed, you can read more on this story hereRussia and India will reshape their defence ties to take account of New Delhi’s push for self-reliance, the two countries said in a joint statement after a summit between president Putin and Indian prime minister Narendra Modi.“In response to India’s aspirations for self-reliance, the partnership is currently being reoriented toward joint research and development, as well as the production of advanced defence platforms,” the statement said. Continue reading...
Trial of former aide to New York governors highlights massive Chinese influence operations
The ongoing criminal trial of Linda Sun, a former aide to two New York governors, on illegal foreign agent charges highlights what prosecutors say is China's large-scale operations to influence the U.S. government and the public at large to back Chinese Communist Party policies.
‘Not approved for human use’: the online frenzy for injectable peptides sweeping Australia
Social media is driving a boom in the use of peptides to improve appearance and physical performance. Many are experimental and come with risk of serious side effectsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOn TikTok, a 21-year-old fitness influencer is spruiking a drug that hasn’t even finished clinical trials.“This stuff is actually hard to come by in Australia, so I’ll leave a reputable source in the description,” the Sydneysider says. “Obviously, not approved for human use, so do with it as you will.” Continue reading...
US leader of global neo-Nazi terrorist group signals retribution for arrests
Rinaldo Nazzaro says detention of suspected Base members in Spain justifies ‘resistance … by any means necessary’After Spanish police and Europol’s counter-terrorism section arrested three suspected members of the Base – a globally proscribed neo-Nazi terrorist group – in the eastern province of Castellón, its American leader living in Russia was defiant and signaled further actions.In a text message to the Guardian, Rinaldo Nazzaro called the arrests another “example of political persecution” by world governments that are “further justifying our resistance to its hegemonic rule by any means necessary”. Continue reading...
ICC prosecutor says Putin warrant won’t disappear even if Ukraine peace talks are successful
The deputy prosecutor of the International Criminal Court says that the investigation into the invasion of Ukraine cannot be halted by peace talks but could be deferred by the U.N. Security Council
Pakistan army labels imprisoned ex-leader Imran Khan 'mentally ill' after he criticizes army chief
Pakistan's military pushed back Friday after imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan called the country's army chief "mentally unstable." The army labeled Khan "mentally ill" and accused him of using family visits and social media posts to attack the armed forces and sow division.
WATCH: A baby fur seal galumphs into a bar, the bartender says 'Grab the salmon!'
It was a wet, lazy Sunday evening when the baby fur seal waddled into the Sprig + Fern The Meadows craft beer bar in Richmond, at the top of New Zealand's South Island. Accustomed to seeing animals in the pet-friendly bar, co-owner Bella Evans assumed the visitor was a dog before she took a closer look.
France intercepts illegal drone overflight at nuclear submarine base
French officials are investigating an illegal drone overflight of the Atlantic coast base for France's nuclear-armed submarines, authorities said Friday.
German parliament approves pension package after a rebellion in Merz's party
Germany's parliament on Friday approved a pension reform package that had prompted a rebellion in the ranks of Chancellor Friedrich Merz's party, averting a crisis for the government after a bumpy first seven months in office.
