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Palestinian writer threatens legal action against Australian politician for linking her to ‘Bondi atrocity’

Palestinian writer threatens legal action against Australian politician for linking her to ‘Bondi atrocity’

The Palestinian-Australian author accused the premier of suggesting she was an ‘extreme terrorist sympathiser’
Man fined US$2,200 in Malaysia for masking Singapore number plate to buy subsidised fuel

Man fined US$2,200 in Malaysia for masking Singapore number plate to buy subsidised fuel

The man who was caught on video pumping subsidised RON95 fuel into his Singapore-registered car in Johor was on Wednesday fined 9,000 ringgit (US$2,217) for obstructing the registration number of his vehicle. Malaysian Long Sa Kow, who is a Singapore permanent resident, was charged under Section 108 (3) (E) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for allegedly exhibiting an altered or tampered vehicle registration number. The offence carries a fine of between 5,000 ringgit and 20,000 ringgit, a prison...
Chinese risk study finds space solar power stations could accidentally zap satellites

Chinese risk study finds space solar power stations could accidentally zap satellites

As China pushes to take the global lead in building space-based solar power stations, a new study warns that powerful lasers beaming energy back to Earth could pose serious risks to other satellites in the increasingly crowded low-Earth orbit. If these beams miss their targets – because of tracking errors or system malfunctions – they could strike nearby spacecraft, overheat solar panels or trigger electrical discharges, according to a team from the Beijing Institute of Satellite Environment...
China entrepreneur promises football team players a car each, retracts offer after landmark win

China entrepreneur promises football team players a car each, retracts offer after landmark win

An entrepreneur in China has come under fire for promising to gift a car to every member of a city’s football team if they won an important competition, then reneging on her promise when they did. While many people criticised the woman, the local football association said it would not push the woman to fulfil her promise, saying they understood her financial predicament. The response was viewed 22 million times on one mainland social media platform alone. It also attracted praise from the state...

Only Trump can stop Putin, Polish president tells BBC

Europe should do everything it can to help the US president in his efforts to end the war in Ukraine, Karol Nawrocki said.

Only Trump can stop Putin, Polish president tells BBC

Europe should do everything it can to help the US president in his efforts to end the war in Ukraine, Karol Nawrocki said.

Gigantes eliminados en Dominicana, donde se aprieta la lucha por un lugar en la final

Por The Associated Press Las Águilas Cibaeñas superaron el martes 4-3 a los Gigantes del Cibao, quienes quedaron eliminados matemáticamente de la Liga Dominicana de Béisbol, donde ahora sólo quedan tres equipos en disputa por dos boletos a la serie final, cuando restan cuatro jornadas para concluir la ronda de todos contra todos. Ezequiel Durán […]

Registration opens Wednesday for chance at 2028 LA Olympics tickets

Registration for the LA28 ticket draw for all Olympic sports will begin Wednesday, marking the first chance for fans to secure a time slot to purchase a pass for the international event.

Trump vows 'very strong action' if Iran executes protesters

Relatives of an arrested protester tell BBC Persian he is due to be executed on Wednesday, as the death toll from demonstrations reportedly exceeds 2,400.
Thailand crane collapse UPDATES as at least 22 dead and more injured as train struck

Thailand crane collapse UPDATES as at least 22 dead and more injured as train struck

Bodies are being rescued from the Thailand train as the death toll is expected to rise following a crane falling on a moving train in the province north of the capital Bangkok

First UK Town of Culture competition searches for 'unique stories'

The event is part the government's effort to "restore pride in communities" and showcase local communities.

First UK Town of Culture competition searches for 'unique stories'

The event is part the government's effort to "restore pride in communities" and showcase local communities.