Mali’s military arrests generals, suspected French agent in overthrow plot
Mali’s military arrests generals, suspected French agent in overthrow plot Malian minister says situation under control after plot foiled to ‘destabilising the institutions of the republic’. Malian soldiers patrol the…
Australia finds record meth, cocaine, heroin use in wastewater analysis
Australia finds record meth, cocaine, heroin use in wastewater analysis Australians consumed drugs with a street value of about $7.5bn, representing a 34 percent rise in annual consumption. Australian Federal…
Trump promises to ‘save’ jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai
Trump promises to ‘save’ jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai Closing arguments are due to begin in the national security trial of Jimmy Lai, 77, a fierce critic of…
As Trump splits from India, is the US abandoning its pivot to Asia?
As Trump splits from India, is the US abandoning its pivot to Asia? US partners in Asia, such as India, might consider their own shifts in response to Trump’s moves.…
China navy power on show in Pacific, signals ability to ‘contest’ US access
China’s aircraft carriers in Pacific signals ability to ‘contest’ US power Expert says ‘gaps’ in naval capabilities are closing between China and the United States. China’s first domestically built aircraft…
Why did Russia sell Alaska to the United States?
EXPLAINER Why did Russia sell Alaska to the United States? For a Trump-Putin summit that might focus on land swaps, Alaska might just be an appropriate venue, 158 years after…
Data centres to be expanded across UK as concerns mount
Data centres to be expanded across UK as concerns mount 47 minutes agoZoe Kleinman & Krystina ShvedaTechnology editor & BBC reporter•@zsk Getty ImagesData centres, like this one Google is building…
Government turns to TikTokers to advise on cosmetic surgery abroad
Government turns to TikTokers to advise on cosmetic surgery abroad 54 minutes agoJoe McFadden and Josh ElginHealth reporters•@Joe_McFaddenBBC Getty Images The government is partnering with TikTok influencers to warn people…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,268
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,268 Here are the key events on day 1,268 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Service members of the 65th Separate Mechanized Brigade of…
Tech giants turning blind eye to child sex abuse, Australian watchdog says
Commissioner’s recommendations for tech companies include measures that have been criticised on privacy grounds. Australia’s internet watchdog has accused tech giants, including Google and Apple, of failing to take action…