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US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks in a video statement released on November 5, 2026. Hegseth has dismissed a push to impeach him. Photo: X/@PeteHegseth via Reuters

Politics

Pentagon chief Hegseth faces impeachment test over Iran war

US defence secretary accused of abuse of power and misconduct in an impeachment effort led by Republican Thomas Massie.

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US withdraws military aircraft from UK airbase over Iran threat: reports

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Trump backs Nvidia’s Huang over spy allegations, says Xi may raise case

10 Nov 2026 - 7:17AM

United States & Canada

California billionaire tax measure defeated in contentious vote

Prop 40 rejected despite Democratic midterm surge as voters balk at first-in-nation wealth levy.

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Supporters of California's Proposition 40 rally in August. Voters defeated the landmark wealth tax on Monday. Photo: TNS

Policy

How China is expanding the yuan’s reach in Africa despite adoption obstacles

Beijing eases yuan payments for African infrastructure projects, but debt, liquidity and regulatory barriers persist, analyst says.

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Europe

France accuses Iran of cyberattacks on supermarket fridges

Paris pushes for EU-wide sanctions and summons Tehran’s ambassador over hacks that targeted 700 sites last month.

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M. John Harrison wins Booker Prize for The End of Everything

At 81, sci-fi veteran becomes the oldest winner in the prize’s history with his darkly satirical post-apocalyptic novel.

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M. John Harrison after winning the Booker Prize for 'The End of Everything'. Photo: AP

Europe

Disgraced star Russell Brand jailed for over 10 years for rape, sexual assault

Judge denounces 51-year-old who acted with ‘staggering arrogance’ and used fame to exploit women.

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Europe

French judo star Teddy Riner announces 2027 presidential run

Five-time Olympic champion launches surprise bid, warning of deepening division and a far-right resurgence.

10 Nov 2026 - 9:55AM

United States & Canada

Suspect in 1994 Rwandan genocide deported from US

Jean Leonard Teganya handed to Kigali authorities after serving federal prison term for immigration fraud and perjury.

10 Nov 2026 - 10:50AM

Visitors sit near the Flame of Remembrance at the Nyanza Genocide Memorial Centre in Kigali, Rwanda. Photo: AFP

Europe

Explosion rips through steel plant in Turkey, killing at least 17

Erdogan orders safety inquiry after a crane drops molten metal into a furnace, triggering the fatal disaster.

10 Nov 2026 - 10:21AM

Rescuers at the scene following the deadly blast. Photo: Demiroren News Agency via AFP

United States & Canada

US mother Lindsay Clancy faces retrial after bid to dismiss murder case fails

Judge rejects plea to drop charges over deaths of three children, ruling a deadlocked jury permits a second prosecution.

10 Nov 2026 - 10:38AM

Americas

Brazil’s Lula heads to Cop31 on first trip since re-election

President to address Antalya climate summit and meet Erdogan following his dramatic run-off victory.

10 Nov 2026 - 11:05AM

Europe

Meghan Markle pulls out of Brussels speech following father’s US arrest

Duchess will still join Prince Harry at European Parliament child safety event but declines to speak.

10 Nov 2026 - 11:02AM

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex. Photo: dpa

Europe

French PM brings forward minimum wage hike to calm protesters

The move comes as the government is concerned ⁠about mounting social tensions five months before the presidential election.

9 Nov 2026 - 9:40PM

Protesters carrying a French flag and a placard reading “I was afraid to come, that’s why I’m here” stand among teargas during a protest in Paris on Saturday. Photo: Reuters

Middle East

At least 44 people killed in air strike near Yemeni capital, Houthi rebels say

The Houthis blamed Saudi Arabia for the strikes amid a major escalation in fighting between the Iran-backed rebels and the kingdom.

10 Nov 2026 - 5:14AM

Europe

Police detain brother of Hungary’s ex-PM Orban

Like other members of the Orban family, Aron Orban built several successful business ventures during his brother’s time in power.

9 Nov 2026 - 8:00PM

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Science

An immersive visual guide to China’s space station

Explore the Tiangong space station and track its simulated orbit in our infographic.

23 Jun 2026 - 5:30PM

Exploring China’s Tiangong space station - an infographic

World

Infographic: a powerful new El Nino cycle begins. Is the world ready?

Discover the history and science behind El Nino, the ‘Pacific fever’ that turbocharges extreme weather globally.

7 Aug 2026 - 5:25AM

China

Handshakes of history: when Chinese and US leaders meet - an infographic

Explore the meetings that have helped shape one of the world's most consequential bilateral relationships.

21 Sep 2026 - 5:16PM

East Asia

Visualising Hiroshima and Nagasaki casualties, the world’s first atomic attacks

Explore our infographic showing the human toll of the atomic bombings on Japan 80 years ago.

6 Aug 2025 - 4:30PM

Visualising Hiroshima and Nagasaki casualties, the world’s first atomic attacks

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Open Questions series

Susan Thornton on US-China ties, post-midterms and averting a new balloon crisis

15 Oct 2026 - 9:02AM

Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

Wu Shicun on why Beijing will not rule out Scarborough Shoal construction

13 Jul 2026 - 11:01AM

Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

Zheng Yongnian on what US’ ‘neocolonialism’, Venezuela operation mean for China

12 Jan 2026 - 10:06AM

Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

Liu Qian on Chinese innovation, the US rivalry and women holding up half the sky

20 Oct 2025 - 11:18AM

Illustration: Victor Sanjinez Garcia

Fuchsia Dunlop tells how she fell for China’s cuisine and names her perfect dish

5 Oct 2025 - 8:13AM

Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

80 years on from WWII, China’s interests lie in peaceful Asia-Pacific: Mitter

11 Aug 2025 - 9:13AM

Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

Susan Thornton on US-China ties, post-midterms and averting a new balloon crisis

15 Oct 2026 - 9:02AM

Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

Wu Shicun on why Beijing will not rule out Scarborough Shoal construction

13 Jul 2026 - 11:01AM

Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

Zheng Yongnian on what US’ ‘neocolonialism’, Venezuela operation mean for China

12 Jan 2026 - 10:06AM

Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

Liu Qian on Chinese innovation, the US rivalry and women holding up half the sky

20 Oct 2025 - 11:18AM

Illustration: Victor Sanjinez Garcia

Fuchsia Dunlop tells how she fell for China’s cuisine and names her perfect dish

5 Oct 2025 - 8:13AM

Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

80 years on from WWII, China’s interests lie in peaceful Asia-Pacific: Mitter

11 Aug 2025 - 9:13AM

Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

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‘Tamagotchi’ digital pet toy turns 30

Japan is celebrating the coming 30th anniversary of Tamagotchi with a new exhibition in Tokyo. Originally released in 1996, the popular handheld digital pet toy was a global playground sensation in the years after its release and has remained a hit in decades since with retro-loving teens and nostalgic adults.

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Asia stocks tumble over AI fears after US midterms

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