Five UK nationals held over suspected base bomb plot
The five men who were detained near a British air base used by the US to attack Iran are all British nationals who live in London, police say.
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Tough choices ahead for UK PM despite ‘Burnham bounce’
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has been in office for two months, with his party seemingly content as it opens its annual conference.
China and US agree to AI dialogue, tariff cuts
China and the US have agreed to tariff cuts on billions of dollars worth of goods during President Xi Jinping's visit to Washington.
Warning Medicare breach is no excuse to burn AI bridges
Labor has been warned Australia's cyber safety is more at risk if it targets an AI company that unknowingly hacked a government website.
China and US agree to set up a new AI safety channel
The US and China will work together on AI security and have agreed to continue talks on reducing tariffs following President Xi Jinping's visit to Washington.
Russia, Ukraine exchange strikes as air war intensifies
Russian attacks on Ukraine are escalating and becoming more brutal, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says, after the countries swapped more deadly strikes.
Iran awaits US move after report Trump rejected plan
Donald Trump is reportedly sceptical about Iran's peace moves and has spurned an offer from Tehran that would end fighting and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
PM boosts calls for global AI response after US hack
Further hacks into government websites by AI agents have reinforced the need for global standards for the technology, the prime minister has urged.
Agoda Unveils 2026 Return Visitor Ranking: Tokyo Is Asia’s Most Revisited City
SINGAPORE, Sept. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda has unveiled its latest Repeat Visitor Ranking, highlighting the top 10 destinations across Asia that keep travelers coming back for more. Based on bookings made during the first half of the year, Agoda reveals that Tokyo has claimed the top spot for the first time, overtaking Bangkok. Rounding out the top five are Bali—ranking third place for the first time—followed by...
Danish architect helped Aussie cities find their mojo
Danish nonagenarian architect Jan Gehl has helped inject Copenhagen's walkability and cycling culture into Australian cities over the past 35 years.
Trump, Xi wrap up summit with tea and US archives tour
Details of deals US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping struck on trade will be released on Monday, a US official says.
End of the road as diesel drives truckies to the brink
Truck drivers across the country are urging the federal government to reinstate the fuel excise cut in the lead-up to Christmas, as diesel prices surge.
Companies Of The UN Global Compact Across Europe Make Tangible Contributions To The Sustainable Development Goals But Still Lack Operational Actions To Advance Environmental Goals
NEW YORK, Sept. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On the occasion of the United Nations General Assembly, UN Global Compact Networks Bulgaria, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom and Türkiye are releasing the second edition of the European Private Sector SDGs Stocktake. Drawing on 136 data points from 5,793 UN Global Compact participant companies across 21 European countries, the study makes it possible, for the first time, to estimate...
Baton of China-U.S. friendship passed down from one generation to the next
BEIJING, Sept. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from People's Daily Veteran participants of China-U.S. "ping-pong diplomacy," now well over seventy years of age, have returned to China, passing on to a younger generation the torch of friendship lit by the "little ball" that helped set the "big ball" of China-U.S. relations in motion.Today, that tradition continues on the pickleball courts, where young Chinese and American players are forging...
Independent Pilbara probe after child squalor claims
Media claims that more a dozen Indigenous children were living unsupervised in a squalid home has prompted calls for new laws to better protect children.
Greenfield Dental Market Insights: Rising Dental Costs Push Thousands of Western Patients to Vietnam
HANOI, Vietnam, Sept. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Greenfield Dental has recorded a significant surge in international patient volume with over 300% growth since 2025, reflecting Vietnam's emergence as a premier dental tourism destination and Greenfield's growing reputation. Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/greenfield-dental/9401851-en-rising-dental-costs-push-thousands-of-western-patients-to-...
Allies support Saudi Arabia as Houthis step up attacks
Saudia Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan are meeting under a joint defence pact to discuss how to defend the Saudis against attacks from the Iran-aligned Houthis.
Passing on wealth is easier than preparing heirs to manage it, Sun Life Asia study finds
HONG KONG, Sept. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- New research from Sun Life Asia reveals that the biggest threat to preserving wealth across generations may not be market volatility or family conflict, but whether beneficiaries are ready to manage what they inherit. While legacy planning is becoming more common across Asia, only one in five people say they feel fully prepared to pass on their legacy today. ...
ICAC and UNODC’s pioneering international anti-graft training brings together law enforcers worldwide to combat illicit enrichment
HONG KONG, Sept. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The ICAC, the Hong Kong International Academy Against Corruption, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities (GlobE Network) jointly organised the pioneering "Professional Development Programme on Unmasking Hidden Wealth: Strengthening Investigations into Illicit Enrichment" from September 7 to 16, drawing...
CGTN: Why the world is watching the Xi-Trump meeting: Steering China-US ties, shaping the future
BEIJING, Sept. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- For Marlon Forrester and Joey Zhang, a letter to Chinese President Xi Jinping brought an unexpected reply.
‘Only do it together’: PM’s call to arms to UN leaders
Anthony Albanese has stressed the need for countries to put aside differences to collectively tackle global issues like AI during a national address to the UN.
At UN, Netanyahu defends Israel as delegates walk out
Claims of Israeli genocide in Gaza are "the biggest lie of the century", Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the UN as scores of delegates left in protest.
Canberra mulls criminal charges over Medicare AI hack
Australia's current laws are ill-equipped to go after OpenAI for letting one of its agents go rogue and hack a Medicare website, a legal expert says.
Trump welcomes Xi with fanfare but no breakthroughs
China is committed to achieving a "great national rejuvenation", President Xi Jinping has told a state dinner at the White House.
Gao Zhikai: China-U.S. relations must be stable and strategic
BEIJING, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from Haiwai.net. As the world's two largest economies and major countries with global influence, how China and the United States get along, not only concerns the well-being of the two peoples, but also profoundly affects the trajectory of the world. In this episode of Real-Time•Tide Watching, we talk to Dr. Gao Zhikai, Vice President of the Center for China and...
GEP MAKES CLEAN SWEEP OF THE HACKETT GROUP’S FALL 2026 SOLUTIONMAP, ONLY PROVIDER NAMED ‘TOP TECH’ IN EVERY CATEGORY
CLARK, N.J., Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GEP®, a leading provider of AI-driven procurement and supply chain software, consulting and services for Fortune 500 and Global 2000 enterprises worldwide, announced today that GEP QUANTUM INTELLIGENCE made a clean sweep of The Hackett Group's Fall 2026 SolutionMap, becoming the only provider named Top Tech in every category evaluated.
Deadly Russian strikes in Ukraine as UN debates war
Russian strikes on Ukraine have killed at least eight people as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy appealed to the UN for nations to put more pressure on Moscow.
As Three in Four Australians Consider Sustainability When Shopping, Demand for Responsible Sourcing Grows
SYDNEY, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- APP Group highlights the growing importance of transparency and credible sustainability practices as Australians become more environmentally conscious, with sustainability playing an important role in everyday purchasing decisions. Consumers are becoming more discerning, taking a closer look to better understand where products come from and how they are made. Research by South Pole found that...
2026 Global Carbon Neutrality Report examines the drivers and constraints shaping global carbon neutrality at Tsinghua University forum
BEIJING, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global experts and policymakers gathered at Tsinghua University on September 22 for a high-level seminar on global carbon neutrality to launch the 2026 Global Carbon Neutrality Annual Progress Report, which examines the factors accelerating or constraining the transition across 198 countries and regions. The event was part of a series marking the fifth anniversary of the Institute for Carbon Neutrality...
Clearing the Path: Mars Launches Pet Adoption Resource Hub, as New Research Reveals What Holds Adopters Back
LONDON, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- New research from Mars reveals that uncertainty about an animal's background and a lack of expert advice can deter prospective pet adopters, highlighting a critical need for guidance throughout the adoption journey.To view the Multimedia News Release, please click: https://www.multivu.com/mars-incorporated/9422551-en-mars-launches-pet-adoption-resource-hubLaunched ahead of the 2026 Mars Global Adoption...
Judge blocks Trump’s White House media ban
A US judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's move to block three news outlets from the White House and says they must have their access restored.