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China urged Cambodia and Thailand to end their border war in July. But weeks earlier, it had sent rockets and artillery shells to Cambodia, Thai intelligence documents show. Source link

YouTube has agreed to pay $24.5m (£18.1m) to settle a lawsuit brought by Donald Trump after it banned his account following the January 6 Capitol riot.The US president was suspended from the Google-owned platform over his role in the insurrection, which saw his supporters attempt to stop Joe Biden’s 2020 election win from being ratified. More than four years on from the violent scenes that left a police officer dead, court documents filed on Monday revealed that $22m (£16.3m) from the settlement will go towards a trust for Washington DC’s National Mall and the construction of a White House ballroom.The…

The vast majority of companies hit by ransomware attacks over the past year have paid up, according to an insurance specialist’s report that warns of mixed outcomes for those who do.Business-to-home insurer Hiscox released its annual Cyber Readiness Report against a backdrop of concern over a series of cyber attacks on high profile names over the past six months, including Marks and Spencer, the Co-op and Jaguar Land Rover (JLR). The carmaker has been handed a £1.5bn loan guarantee by the government to help shield its vast supply chain, including many small firms, from the impact of a month-long shutdown…

Waterfront city skyline of Sydney city downtown at night with bright illumination of modern architectural landmarks in Sydney, Australia.Prasit Photo | Moment | Getty ImagesAsia-Pacific markets were set to open higher Tuesday with focus on the Reserve Bank of Australia’s interest rate decision later in the day. The RBA is expected to hold its cash rate steady at 3.6%, according to a Reuters poll, as high inflation has restricted its ability to loosen monetary policy.”The Reserve Bank of Australia’s policy meeting on Tuesday is the key event in the Asia-Pacific region,” said Shier Lee Lim, lead FX and macro strategist of…

An opposition movement whose figures have met with U.S. officials says it is communicating with Washington on plans to dismantle Nicolás Maduro’s “criminal structure.” Source link

As the UK gears up to make digital ID mandatory for all UK citizens, across the globe similar schemes already exist.Sir Keir Starmer announced last week that all UK citizens are to have mandatory ID to prove their right to live and work in the country, which will be kept in a ‘wallet’ similar to that of Apple Wallet or Google Wallet.The prime minister argued ID cards will ensure the UK’s “borders are more secure”, but the plan drew criticism from Labour’s political opponents, including the Conservatives, Reform UK and the Liberal Democrats.While the success of the scheme remains to…

Andry Rajoelina, the leader of the island nation in Africa, acknowledged grievances over power cuts and water shortages that have drawn thousands of young people to the streets. Source link

“If both sides agree to this proposal, the war will immediately end,” the White House proposal says. Source link

More than a third of Etosha National Park in Namibia has burned, threatening the rich biodiversity in a popular tourist attraction. Source link

A majority of American voters now oppose sending additional economic and military aid to Israel, a stunning reversal in public opinion since the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks. Source link

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A New Jersey school district has adopted artificial intelligence to help detect weapons and stop threats before they escalate. The Glassboro Public School District has become the first in the country to combine AI gun detection with a mass communication system that speeds up emergency responses and reduces the time it takes to notify law enforcement.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. Plus, you’ll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide – free when you…

“If both sides agree to this proposal, the war will immediately end,” the White House proposal says. Source link

The nationwide blackout came two weeks after the Taliban shut down the internet in half a dozen provinces, saying they wanted to prevent “immoral acts.” Source link

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a public health alert last week for two ready-to-eat pasta meals that may be contaminated with Listeria. The products—sold at Walmart and Trader Joe’s—are part of a larger ongoing investigation into a Listeria outbreak linked to chicken fettuccine alfredo meals, first announced in June 2025. Here’s what you need to know about the newest public health alert and the ongoing outbreak. The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) listed two items as part of a public health alert, issued Sept. 25. MARKETSIDE LINGUINE WITH BEEF MEATBALLS & MARINARA SAUCE Description: 12-oz. clear…

Food safety is a major public health concern, with illness, hospitalizations, and deaths from contaminated food on the rise. Confirmed cases of foodborne illness in the U.S. jumped 25% last year, according to a 2025 report from the U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) Education Fund. “Right now, some of the biggest food safety risks include raw oysters, cucumbers, soft cheeses, ground beef, sprouts, raw milk, leafy greens, eggs, frozen berries, and deli meats,” Don Thushara Galbadage, PhD, MPH, associate professor of Applied Health Sciences at Texas Christian University, told Health. “These foods have been linked to recent outbreaks of…

Not only is butternut squash delicious and comforting, it’s also packed with nutrition. It has an impressive amount of beta-carotene and other antioxidants that can help prevent chronic diseases and support other facets of health. Here are the benefits of butternut squash, plus its nutrition facts, risks, and uses. Butternut squash contains nutrients that are beneficial for your eyes, particularly vitamin A in the form of beta-carotene. It’s what gives butternut squash its orange color. Vitamin A is a key component of rhodopsin—a protein in your retina. It’s also important for the conjunctival membranes and cornea to function normally. Furthermore,…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! When you search Google for apps, it feels natural to trust the first results you see. They’re supposed to be the most reliable, right? Unfortunately, hackers know this too. They’re sneaking fake websites into search results that look just like the real thing. If you click and download from one of these sites, you could end up with malware instead of the app you wanted. In other words, the top search results aren’t always safe, and that’s exactly how scammers trick people. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips,…

An offhand comment by President Gustavo Petro of Colombia about men with a stigmatized first name has set off a backlash and broader discussions over classism. Source link

The Hillshire Brands Company has recalled 58 million pounds of corn dogs and other sausage-on-a-stick products sold nationwide, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced Saturday. The items may contain pieces of wood embedded in the batter—a problem that was discovered after multiple customer complaints. Check your fridge and freezer for the recalled items, and throw them out immediately. The recall affects a limited number of items produced between March 17 and Sept. 26, 2025, and sold under the brands Jimmy Dean or State Fair. All the recalled products have the establishment numbers “EST-582” or “P-894” printed on the…

China and Russia tabled the draft which received four votes in favour, nine against and two abstentions.The text sought to extend the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) for six months until next April, as well as Council resolution 2231(2015) that endorsed it. It also encouraged continued engagement between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).Sanctions ‘snapback’The rejection means that sanctions that were lifted under the deal will be re-imposed starting on Saturday evening.The development comes a month after three European countries that signed the agreement – France, Germany and the United Kingdom – notified the Council about what…

This year, Global Citizen Solutions published its Global Retirement Report for 2025, which ranks the best countries to retire abroad.The report looked at 44 passive income and retirement visa programs. It examined 20 targeted indicators, grouped into six sub-indices: procedure, citizenship and mobility, economics, tax optimization, quality of life, and safety and integration. Each country was given a score out of 100.The United States was not included on the list simply because the country doesn’t have an official retirement visa program. The report found that many of the countries ranked in the top 10 were located in the Americas and…

Even if you exercise regularly, you might feel like there’s something you can do to have the best workout possible. Here are eight easy things Health editors have incorporated into their exercise routine to get the most out of their workout. I stopped listening to music and started listening to podcasts instead. A good podcast can really draw me in and make me genuinely look forward to exercising and not want to stop. -Jani Hall I never used to drink water during my long or hard runs, in part because it felt like too much effort. I just wanted to…

This urgent humanitarian and security situation threatens stability in the region and beyond, but the political transition underway in Syria could provide an opportunity to step up repatriations.The issue was the subject of a high-level international conference organized by the Government of Iraq with technical support from the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT), held on the sidelines of the General Assembly debate on Friday.Mainly women and childrenCurrently, more than 30,000 people, including suspected foreign terrorist fighters and their family members, are being held at the notorious Al-Hol camp and other surrounding sites.Most are women and it is estimated that 60…

For the former British prime minister, the Middle East is one of the most consistent, if contentious, chapters in a busy post-Downing Street career. Source link