Japanese authorities raid Asahi, Kirin, Sapporo and Suntory over price‑fixing allegations, triggering share price falls and regulatory scrutiny.

A pair in Arcadia face multiple counts of child abuse after prosecutors allege they beat and mistreated 14 children at their home.

After eight months off the market, Pornhub re‑opens in Australia but grants access only to adult users verified through Apple’s age‑check system.

The $110bn merger could raise streaming costs, boost film releases, cut Hollywood jobs and reshape CNN/CBS reporting—here's what you need to know.

A civilian cargo ship sank after a drone attack in the Black Sea, leaving crew missing and raising tensions in the region.

A Gulfstream G‑100 medical aircraft carrying six crew and a patient disappeared mid‑flight, ending a search off Nantucket that concluded with all on board presumed dead.

A Gulfstream G-100 medical transport went missing off Nantucket on Saturday after losing contact, prompting an extensive search by the Coast Guard.

The famed 90‑ft lava rock arch on the Big Island fell into the Pacific between 23 and 27 September, ending a stunning landmark that was already known to be unstable.

Israeli leader says investigation points to extremist training behind boarding‑room attack that plunged plane 17,000ft.

Capt. Smit Machchhar saved dozens of passengers after being attacked aboard a Flydubai flight, opening the cockpit door to halt a dangerous rapid descent.

Lionel Messi is set to play his final match for Argentina while eyeing club ownership and expanding a billion‑dollar business portfolio.

Premier League fines expose how Manchester City’s overstated income has shone a light on Manchester United’s debt‑heavy finances.

South Korea’s rising golf star wins gold at Asian Games, earning exemption from 18‑21 months of national service.

Chinese fighter Wang Cong will adopt green hair and Joker face paint to frighten flyweight champion‑in‑waiting Natalia Silva ahead of UFC 332.

South Korea’s golfer Tom Kim clinched Olympic‑style gold at the Asian Games, earning a military exemption after a 64‑stroke final.

The $110bn merger could raise streaming costs, boost film releases, cut Hollywood jobs and reshape CNN/CBS reporting—here's what you need to know.

Former televangelist Jim Bakker dies aged 86 after a career that spanned a $30bn empire, scandals, prison and a late‑life ministry.

British composer George Fenton, known for scores of "Gandhi", "Planet Earth" and "Blue Planet", has passed away at 76.

Indian indie pop star Anuv Jain shares how he built a massive fanbase and millions of views by staying true to his acoustic sound and selective releases, proving Bollywood isn’t the only path.

Amid a surge of upskirting videos on Munich's Teufelsrad, the ride's operator hands out cycling shorts to protect women from unwanted filming.

A US Marine’s arrest after a hotel murder reignites long‑standing protests in Okinawa over US military crimes, drawing local anger and demands for stronger justice.

The 50‑year‑old death‑row inmate remains critically ill after a failed lethal injection; her lawyer says doctors are still clearing drugs from her system.

Ghana’s parliament has outlawed bus preachers, exposing them to prison and fines – a move that could silence a key form of religious outreach.

Flashpoint reports on Miami's elite Cuban‑American business leaders drafting plans for Cuba's future, hoping the Communist regime will collapse soon.

After securing a record‑breaking United Russia majority, Putin’s address to parliament signals Russia is doubling down on its invasion and stands ready for further escalation.

Israelis are demanding accountability for the 7 October attacks, pushing for a state commission of inquiry; Netanyahu faces scrutiny as he campaigns for re‑election.

Kenya’s first Ebola case spurred a quarantine of 10 contacts and raised concerns about border screening after a man from the DRC died in Nairobi.

Ukraine's president denounces overnight Russian missile strikes that claimed 15 lives across the east, labeling them ‘vile’ and calling for stronger air‑defence support.

The former first lady was taken into custody on charges that a charity linked to her misused donations meant for a children's hospital scanner, sparking fresh anti‑corruption probes.

Former US President Donald Trump will speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin about the death of a plague‑lab worker in Siberia, amid growing alarm over possible disease spread.

Kenya’s first Ebola case spurred a quarantine of 10 contacts and raised concerns about border screening after a man from the DRC died in Nairobi.

A recent death at a Russian plague lab has prompted WHO inquiries and raised questions about pneumonic plague’s dangers and treatment.

Former US President Donald Trump will speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin about the death of a plague‑lab worker in Siberia, amid growing alarm over possible disease spread.

WHO seeks details after a researcher’s death at a Russian plague lab, prompting concerns about pneumonic plague transmission and global preparedness.

A former kibbutz on the Gaza border sits amid ash and memory, its residents wrestling with grief and the logistics of reconstruction after a 7‑October assault.

Finland stops work on two Google data centres after environmental assessment lapses, as the tech giant acknowledges shortfall in standards.

Europe is pouring billions into space – but can Glasgow's fledgling satellite industry keep pace as rivals like Germany and Finland surge ahead?

A military ATR‑42 aircraft crashed in southern Ondo State, killing 32 people and prompting President Bola Tinubu to declare three days of national mourning.

OpenAI admits its response to a June AI agent hack of Australian government sites was inadequate and vows stronger safeguards.

Europe leaps into space funding; Glasgow’s small‑satellite cluster faces growing competition. Can the city maintain its edge?