Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has downplayed his past links to the terrorist group Al-Qaeda and distanced himself from the 9/11 attacks in the United States.
Israel extends detention of Florida teen accused of stone-throwing
Israel has extended the detention of a Florida teen accused of throwing stones in the West Bank. He’s been held nearly nine months without a trial and faces up to 20 years if convicted.
Quantum Route Redirect Phishing Kit Democratizes Cyber-Attacks
KnowBe4 claims the new Quantum Route Redirect kit is supercharging phishing attacks on Microsoft365 users
Disruption in crude supply grows as Russia’s Lukoil gives up on tanker shipments from Iraq
Reuters reports massive producer has declared force majeure at West Qurna-2 field under sanctions pressure
UK minister unveils plan to cut animal testing through greater use of AI
New funding for researchers and streamlined regulation part of roadmap for phasing out use of animals in scienceAnimal testing in science would be phased out faster under a new plan to increase the use of artificial intelligence and 3D bioprinted human…
On a polarising day marking Whitlam’s dismissal, Howard backs four-year terms in rare lockstep with PM
Division remains half a century on from Gough Whitlam’s historic dismissal, but there was a spark of common groundGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastHalf a century on from Gough Whitlam’s historic dismissal, the rage and rancour…
China’s car sales slow in October as some trade-in subsidies, tax breaks are phased out
China has reported its passenger car sales slowed in October, even for electric vehicle makers BYD and Tesla, as automakers cut prices to compete in an overcrowded market.
Rising unemployment could affect budget, interest rates, pay and more
Rachel Reeves will need to avoid depressing economy and hitting jobs while raising billions in extra taxUK unemployment rises to 5%, the highest level in four yearsBusiness live – latest updatesThere are significant implications from the latest unemplo…
Dolphin Mimmo thrills Venice but faces danger in the lagoon
Mimmo, a bottlenose dolphin, delights Venice with its playful leaps, but experts warn of dangers from boat traffic.
How US senators voted on the shutdown-ending budget bill
The Senate voted on Monday night to pass a budget bill that will bring the government shutdown to an end if, as expected, it passes a vote in the House of Representatives. Find out how every senator voted, and which Democrats broke ranksLink to data do…