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Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba resigned on Sunday, throwing the world’s fourth-largest economy into a fresh period of political uncertainty. The 68-year-old leader announced his departure just days after finalising a trade deal with the United States that secured tariff relief from President Donald Trump. At a press conference, Ishiba said he must take responsibility…
China is battling its biggest-ever outbreak of chikungunya fever, a mosquito-borne virus, with strict measures reminiscent of its zero-COVID strategy. Since July, Guangdong province has reported more than 10,000 cases, the largest outbreak ever documented in China. The manufacturing city of Foshan was the worst hit, recording more than 600 new infections a day at…
The Duck & Rice, a Chinese gastropub first launched in Soho, has opened a second location inside Battersea Power Station’s high-end shopping complex. Battersea’s makeover is hard to ignore. Once an industrial landmark, it now boasts over 150 luxury shops from Lululemon to Mulberry, set across polished floors and dramatic mezzanines. It’s designed for spending…
Chicago’s Mexican community is cancelling key Independence Day celebrations as Donald Trump prepares to send federal immigration agents and National Guard troops to the city. Organizers said safety concerns forced them to pull the plug on multiple September 16 festivities, which normally draw tens of thousands of people. Chicago is home to one of the…
Investigators say the cable that caused Wednesday’s deadly funicular crash in Lisbon had broken in a spot that could not be seen during routine checks. The accident killed 16 people and injured at least 20 more, including five who remain in critical condition. According to Portugal’s air and rail accident investigations bureau (GPIAAF), the connecting…
It’s been a rocky return to Westminster. A wave of resignations, cabinet reshuffles, and nervous markets have set the stage for Rachel Reeves’ second Budget on November 26. Reeves, firmly in place despite the deputy prime minister’s exit, announced the date in Birmingham while touring a housing site. Wearing a hard hat and wielding a…
A one-year-old baby and a young woman were killed in a Russian overnight drone attack on Kyiv, Ukrainian officials said Sunday. At least 13 more people were injured. The child’s body was pulled from rubble after strikes hit residential buildings, Kyiv military administration chief Tymur Tkachenko confirmed. Several apartment blocks in the Svyatoshynkyi and Darnytskyi…
Israel destroyed another high-rise tower in Gaza City on Saturday, killing at least 56 Palestinians in a new wave of strikes, including people waiting for aid, according to Gaza officials. The 15-story Sousi Tower was reduced to rubble after residents said they were given just 20 minutes to evacuate. It was the second tower flattened…
Mexico and Japan played out a goalless draw on Saturday in a friendly match preparing both teams for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The game took place at the Oakland Coliseum in California. Japan, the first team to qualify for the tournament back in March, controlled much of the first half. They nearly struck early…
The nearly $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot finally has winners. After weeks of rollovers, tickets sold in Texas and Missouri matched the winning numbers in Saturday night’s draw, the Multi-State Lottery Association announced. The record-breaking prize totalled $1.787 billion, making it the second-largest jackpot in Powerball history. The only bigger win was the $2.04 billion jackpot…
