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First bodies of Philippines ferry fire victims land as toll hits 35

The bodies of passengers killed in a ferry fire off the Philippines arrived at a port near the resort town of Coron, Palawan on Saturday morning, as the country's coast guard warned the death toll of 35 would grow.

Weapons, spyware and AI scams: Anthropic exposes Claude misuse

Anthropic has released a 154-page report describing how bad actors used its Claude AI system for state-sponsored surveillance, propaganda operations and more.

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Hurricane Idalia strengthens to Category 4 storm as it nears Florida

Hurricane Idalia strengthened to a Category 4 storm early Wednesday as it barreled towards Florida, threatening "catastrophic" impacts, with officials forecasting it will slam into the coast within hours.

Pakistan ex-PM Khan's detention extended over leaked documents

A Pakistan court on Wednesday ordered that former prime minister Imran Khan be kept in jail over allegations he leaked classified documents, a day after a judge granted his release in a separate graft case.

Floods drown hope in Pakistan's impoverished Punjab villages

The coursing floods in eastern Pakistan first swallowed Nasreen Bibi's corn crop, then the cattle that fed on it, and finally her family home.

Hurricane Idalia intensifies as nears Florida

Hurricane Idalia intensified early Wednesday as it hurtled towards northwest Florida, threatening "catastrophic" impacts including a dangerous storm surge, with officials forecasting it will slam the coast within hours as an extreme and historic Category 4 storm.

Indonesia arrests 88 Chinese nationals over love scams

Dozens of Chinese nationals were arrested in Indonesia on suspicion of running an online love scam syndicate that ensnared hundreds of victims in China, police said Wednesday.

Few Catholics in Mongolia, but Pope's visit eyes geopolitics

Pope Francis heads to Mongolia this week, an unlikely choice given the isolated nation's small Catholic community, but a strategic one due to the young democracy's geographical position between two superpowers.

UK orders review into air traffic control chaos

Britain's government on Tuesday ordered a review after the country's air traffic control system suffered its worst disruption in almost 10 years, stranding thousands of passengers.

Kiss row highlights Spain revolt over 'old world' machismo

The huge outcry in Spain over football federation chief Luis Rubiales' forcible kiss of World Cup player Jenni Hermoso highlights the waning power of male chauvinism in a country that has become a benchmark for feminism, experts say.

German prosecutors drop sex assault probe into Rammstein frontman

Berlin prosecutors said Tuesday they had closed an investigation into Till Lindemann, the frontman of German metal band Rammstein, following claims of women being drugged and sexually assaulted at concerts.

Florida orders evacuations ahead of 'extremely dangerous' Idalia

Residents along Florida's west coast were under orders to evacuate Tuesday ahead of Hurricane Idalia's arrival, as forecasters said the storm was strengthening over an exceptionally warm Gulf of Mexico and would likely become "extremely dangerous" before landfall.

Pakistan court suspends ex-PM Khan's graft sentence: lawyer

Imran Khan's prison sentence for a graft conviction was suspended on Tuesday, his lawyer said, but it was unclear if the former Pakistan prime minister would be immediately released.

Pakistan court suspends ex-PM Khan's graft sentence: lawyers

A Pakistan high court on Tuesday suspended former prime minister Imran Khan's prison sentence for a graft conviction, his lawyer said, but it was unclear if he would be immediately released.

Brick thrown at Japan embassy in China in Fukushima spat

Japan said Tuesday that harassment being faced by Japanese in China after the release of water from the Fukushima nuclear plant was "extremely regrettable", confirming that a brick was thrown at the country's embassy in Beijing.

Tropical Storm Idalia strengthens off Cuba, barrels toward Florida

Tropical Storm Idalia strengthened as it passed by the western tip of Cuba on Monday, taking aim at the Gulf coast of Florida with what forecasters predicted would be a "life-threatening" rise in tides and storm surge.

Brazil seeks next generation of MMA champions

Self-described "nerd" Caio Borralho quit his chemical engineering studies to become a professional mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter, part of a new generation looking to reinvigorate the sport in Brazil, home of legendary champions.

Tropical Storm Idalia strengthens near Cuba, heads to Florida

Tropical Storm Idalia strengthened as it neared Cuba and the abnormally hot waters of the Gulf of Mexico on Monday, with forecasters predicting it could become a major hurricane before roaring ashore in Florida this week.

Ecuador presidential hopeful vows prison ships, war on narcos

Wearing a bulletproof vest and surrounded by bodyguards, Ecuador presidential hopeful Daniel Noboa vows to lock up convicts on prison ships as his country wages a "war" on drug traffickers.

US judge sets March 4 date for historic Trump trial

A federal judge on Monday set March 4, 2024 for former president Donald Trump's election subversion conspiracy trial -- placing one of the biggest criminal cases in American history in peak election season.

Storm Idalia strengthens near Cuba, heads to Florida

French school abaya ban opens fresh secularism row

The French government's decision to ban schoolgirls wearing abayas -- long, flowing dresses of Middle Eastern origin -- has opened a fresh debate about the country's secular laws and the treatment of Muslim minorities.

Spain opens preliminary sex abuse probe over suspended chief Rubiales' kiss

Prosecutors at Spain's top criminal court said Monday they had opened a preliminary investigation into Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales' forcible kiss on the lips of World Cup player Jenni Hermoso on grounds it could constitute a crime of "sexual assault".

Japan wastewater release sparks wave of misinformation in China

Japan's release of wastewater has sparked a wave of misinformation in China about nuclear contamination in the Pacific Ocean, with viral posts promoting wild theories that lack scientific backing.

Japan summons China ambassador over Fukushima crank calls

Japan summoned China's ambassador on Monday to protest against a flood of nuisance calls from China to local businesses following the release of water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant.

Federal judge to set date for historic US versus Trump trial

A federal judge is expected to set a date on Monday for what could be one of the most momentous trials in American history: the United States of America versus Donald J. Trump.

France to ban wearing Islamic abayas in schools: minister

French authorities are to ban the wearing in school of abaya dresses worn by some Muslim women, the education minister said Sunday, arguing the garment violated France's strict secular laws in education.

Pope ready to meet 'noble, wise' Mongols in Ulaanbaatar

Pope Francis has voiced his happiness to visit Buddhist-majority Mongolia from Friday where Catholics make up for their small numbers with "vibrant faith".

From wow to new normal: driverless cars cruise the streets of San Francisco

This California summer, passersby on the streets of San Francisco can be divided into two camps: blase locals who are used to a parade of moving cars with no drivers or gobsmacked tourists fumbling for their smartphones to capture this long-promised vision of the future.

Florida gunman driven by racial 'hate' kills 3: authorities

A white man driven by racial hatred shot dead three Black people in a Florida discount store Saturday before taking his own life after a standoff with police, authorities said.

UN experts challenge Saudi Aramco over climate change

UN experts have written to oil firm Saudi Aramco and its financial backers challenging them on allegations that their activities are fuelling climate change-related negative impacts on human rights.

British Museum missing 2,000 artefacts after police called in

The number of artefacts that have disappeared from the British Museum is estimated at 2,000, chairman of trustees George Osborne said on Saturday, admitting the collection did not have a complete catalogue.

Tattoo artists make their mark at Hong Kong fair

Sousyu Hayashi peers at the intricate pattern of sakura blossoms before him, born from 30 hours of deft prodding by his traditional Japanese tattoo needle -- and he is not even halfway done.

Meta faces backlash over Canada news block as wildfires rage

Meta is being accused of endangering lives by blocking news links in Canada at a crucial moment, when thousands have fled their homes and are desperate for wildfire updates that once would have been shared widely on Facebook.

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