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UN flood aid appeal jumps amid disease surge in Pakistan

World
2022-10-04 11:17:45Z

Alarmed by a surge in disease, the United Nations is asking for five times' more international aid after deadly floods in Pakistan left millions of survivors...

AI and Cities: UN-Habitat and Mila launch a collaborative White Paper on the use and potential challenges of AI to support the development of people-centered sustainable cities and settlements

World
2022-10-04 11:00:00Z

UN-Habitat, the United Nations organization working for sustainable urbanization in over 90 countries, and Mila, the world's largest academic deep learning research centre, announce the launch of their collaborative White Paper offering insights and recommendations on how Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems could be harnessed to support the development of socially and environmentally sustainable cities and human settlements.

Putin may conduct nuclear test on Ukraine's borders, says NATO

World
2022-10-04 10:59:00Z

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is set to demonstrate his willingness to use weapons of mass destruction with a nuclear test on Ukraine's borders, UK daily...

UPDATE 1-WHO to request cholera vaccines for Haiti, expects further spread

World
2022-10-04 10:28:27Z

A World Health Organization spokesperson said on Tuesday it was setting up tents to treat cholera in Haiti and would also request the supply of oral vaccines...

Depositors storm 3 Lebanese banks, demanding their own money

World
2022-10-04 09:44:51Z

Lebanese depositors, including a retired police officer, stormed at least three banks in the cash-strapped country Tuesday after banks ended a week-long...

Saudi Arabia to host Asian Winter Games in new ski resort

World
2022-10-04 09:36:54Z

Saudi Arabia will host the Asian Winter Games in 2029 in mountains near the $500 billion futuristic city project Neom. The Olympic Council of Asia on...

Iran's president tries to assuage anger as protests continue

World
2022-10-04 09:15:20Z

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Tuesday appealed for national unity and tried to allay anger against the country's rulers, even as the anti-government...

Putin's playing chess while the world plays checkers? We might want to rethink that

World
2022-10-04 09:10:30Z

Columnist Tim Rowland examines Vladimir Putin's recent actions and notes they're the stuff of make-believe.

'Worst Political Ad Ever!': Video For GOP Candidate Goes Viral For Wrong Reason

World/Latin America
2022-10-04 09:10:09Z

The spot is so bad that many thought it was a parody.

Zelenskyy hits back at Elon Musk's controversial Twitter poll about the war with a poll of his own, asking people if they prefer a Musk who supports Russia or Ukraine

World
2022-10-04 09:04:03Z

Musk polled a peace plan for the Russia-Ukraine war, which seemingly parroted Putin's propaganda, drawing ire from Ukranian diplomats.

It's Time to Brace for Putin's Greatest Meltdown Yet

World
2022-10-04 08:43:06Z

Photo Illustration by The Daily Beast/GettyAfter a series of military failures and the near complete abandonment of Kharkiv, Vladimir Putin announced last...

Live Updates: Russia-Ukraine War

World
2022-10-04 08:32:57Z

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has formally ruled out talks with Russia following its illegal annexation of Ukrainian territories. Zelenskyy's...

Germany takes Putin's nuclear threats seriously, says FM Baerbock

World
2022-10-04 08:31:00Z

Berlin takes Russian dictator Vladimir Putin's threats to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine very seriously, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock told...

UPDATE 1-Russia's Federation Council ratifies annexation of four Ukrainian regions

World
2022-10-04 08:14:01Z

The upper house of Russia's parliament voted on Tuesday to approve the incorporation of four Ukrainian regions into Russia, as Moscow sets about formally...

Nicolle Wallace Slams Wall Street Journal's Condemnation of Donald Trump

World/Asia
2022-10-04 08:08:46Z

The MSNBC anchor had her own withering response to the Rupert Murdoch-owned newspaper's criticism of the former president.

Russian losses evident in key liberated Ukrainian city

World
2022-10-04 08:05:15Z

The bodies of Russian soldiers were lying in the streets of a key eastern Ukrainian city on Tuesday following their comrades' retreat that marked the latest ...

A wounded animal: Putin is getting more dangerous

World
2022-10-04 08:05:00Z

As attested by Vladimir Putin's carefully calibrated photo ops such as the infamous image of the Russian leader shirtless atop a horse, he knows the value of...

Ex-Obama Speechwriter Tells Democrats The 'Best Way To Take Down' Donald Trump

World/Latin America
2022-10-04 07:01:40Z

"The single best way to get under his skin is to do that," said Cody Keenan.

What's Putin thinking? Tough to know for nuclear analysts

World
2022-10-04 06:46:10Z

Will President Vladimir Putin pull the nuclear trigger? For Kremlin watchers trying to figure out whether the Russian leader's nuclear threats are just...

Lawyers overwhelmed by requests to help Russians avoid fighting in Ukraine

World
2022-10-04 06:10:42Z

Swamped by panic-stricken requests for help to avoid being drafted, Russian lawyers say they are working flat out to offer advice to those at risk of being...

Kate Middleton successfully navigated royal life while Meghan Markle struggled for this reason, author says

World/Latin America
2022-10-04 06:00:09Z

Katie Nicholl, Vanity Fair's royal correspondent and author, has written a new book titled, "The New Royals: Queen Elizabeth's Legacy and the Future of the...

California wells run dry as drought depletes groundwater

World/Latin America
2022-10-04 05:04:53Z

As California's drought deepens, Elaine Moore's family is running out of an increasingly precious resource: water. Two of her adult children are now getting...

Xi decade reshapes China's military, and the region

World
2022-10-04 04:43:29Z

During Xi Jinping's decade-long rule, China has built the world's largest navy, revamped the globe's biggest standing army, and amassed a nuclear and ballistic arsenal to trouble any foe.

Herschel Walker's Son Unleashes On Him After Abortion Report: 'I'm Done'

World/Latin America
2022-10-04 04:01:42Z

Christian Walker said the Republican U.S. Senate candidate "left us to bang a bunch of women" and "threatened to kill us."

Top Asian News 5:38 a.m. GMT

World
2022-10-04 04:00:00Z

North Korea on Tuesday fired a ballistic missile over Japan for the first time in five years, forcing Japan to issue evacuation notices and suspend trains...

Herschel Walker paid for girlfriend's abortion, report says

World
2022-10-04 03:10:47Z

Herschel Walker, who has vehemently opposed abortion rights as the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in Georgia, paid for an abortion for his girlfriend in ...

Solomon Islands agreed to accord after China references axed

World/Latin America
2022-10-04 02:43:51Z

Solomon Islands agreed to sign an accord between the United States and more than a dozen Pacific nations only after indirect references to China were removed...

Japanese Government Urges Residents to Take Cover After North Korea Fires Missile Over Japan

World
2022-10-04 02:34:21Z

North Korea launched a missile over Japan early Tuesday morning local time, according to Japanese government officials

Miss Texas has been crowned the winner of Miss USA 2022

World/Latin America
2022-10-04 02:28:02Z

Miss Texas R'Bonney Gabriel was crowned the new Miss USA on Monday night. She works as a model and fashion designer.

One-way airline tickets from Russia up 27% after mobilization -ForwardKeys

World
2022-10-04 02:06:07Z

The number of issued one-way flight tickets from Russia increased 27% the week President Vladimir Putin declared on Sept. 21 the country's first mobilization...

Hannity Stuns Herschel Walker by Pressing Him on Abortion

World/Latin America
2022-10-04 02:02:46Z

Fox NewsBarely two hours after The Daily Beast broke the news that Herschel Walker paid for a girlfriend's abortion in 2009, the vehemently anti-abortion...

Rams LB Bobby Wagner flattens protestor who gets on field

World/Latin America
2022-10-04 01:44:57Z

Bobby Wagner delivered one of the biggest hits on a person who got onto the field. The Rams linebacker flattened the protestor who ran on the field with a...

CIA director says it's 'hard to say' if Putin 'bluffing' on nuclear weapons

World
2022-10-04 01:28:20Z

CIA Director William Burns said on Monday that it's "hard to say" if Russian President Vladimir Putin is "bluffing" when it comes to threatening the use of...

Gisele Bündchen hits Miami gym alone after missing another Tom Brady game as rumors of marital issues persist

World/Latin America
2022-10-04 01:26:52Z

Gisele Bündchen focused on fitness in Miami and was spotted leaving a gym without her husband, Tom Brady. The couple has faced rumors of marital woes.

North Korea Fires First Missile Over Japan Since 2017

World
2022-10-04 01:09:11Z

(Bloomberg) -- North Korea fired a missile over Japan for the first time since 2017, prompting a rare public safety warning and further ratcheting up...

North Korea fires ballistic missile over Japan

World
2022-10-04 01:02:57Z

North Korea fires ballistic missile over Japan

UPDATE 2-N.Korea launch 'unfortunate' and 'destabilizing' but path to dialogue open-U.S.

World
2022-10-04 00:35:02Z

The top U.S. diplomat for East Asia described North Korea's firing of a ballistic missile over Japan on Tuesday as "unfortunate" and "destabilizing," but...

North Korea fires mid-range ballistic missile that flies over Japan

World
2022-10-04 00:05:26Z

North Korea fired a mid-range ballistic missile Tuesday which flew over Japan, Seoul and Tokyo said, a significant escalation as Pyongyang ramps up its...

North Korea Fires Missile Towards Japan Amid Tensions

World
2022-10-04 00:05:22Z

North Korea fired a ballistic missile off its east coast on Tuesday, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Japanese coast guard said.

North Korea fires ballistic missile that flew over Japan

World
2022-10-03 23:47:30Z

The launch is the fifth round of weapons tests by North Korea in the past 10 days.

Aluu 4: Ten years from the lynching that shocked Nigeria

World
2022-10-03 23:29:10Z

Little has changed 10 years after the mob killing of four students that shocked Nigeria.

Putin can be "dangerous and reckless": CIA director on Russia's path forward

World
2022-10-03 23:06:38Z

The CIA director spoke with CBS News about Putin's options on the battlefield and how the war is affecting Russia's relationship with China.

Defense & National Security - Ukraine makes gains but Russia rattles West

World
2022-10-03 23:04:22Z

Ukrainian forces appeared to make gains over the weekend in areas Russia has recently claimed to annex, but U.S. and Western officials are on edge over...

'Pro-Life' Herschel Walker Paid for Girlfriend's Abortion

World/Latin America
2022-10-03 23:00:49Z

Photo Illustration by Elizabeth Brockway/The Daily Beast/GettyHerschel Walker, the football legend now running for Senate in Georgia, says he wants to...

Ukraine's advances spark fear of Russian escalation

World/Latin America
2022-10-03 22:46:33Z

Ukrainian forces have taken back contested territory in the eastern part of the country. But some fear a massive escalation after Russian President Putin...

'I am racist': Man dismissed from job after going viral for hurling anti-Asian remarks in England

World/Latin America
2022-10-03 22:35:09Z

A man was dismissed from his job after he went viral for hurling anti-Asian remarks at an Asian man and woman in Bolton, England, during an altercation. An ...

Elderly Asian woman attacked and robbed of life savings by men posing as construction workers in California

World/Europe
2022-10-03 22:32:38Z

The granddaughter of an elderly Asian woman in Daly City, California, is speaking out after her grandmother was assaulted and robbed of her life savings by...

Biden plans 'further costs' for Iran over protests crackdown

World
2022-10-03 22:22:44Z

President Biden on Monday condemned the violence against protesters in Iran and said the U.S. will be imposing further costs on perpetrators of the violence ...

Elusive creature disappeared for decades - but it was just caught in West Virginia park

World/Latin America
2022-10-03 22:10:53Z

The animal has gone "locally extinct" in areas, national park biologists said.

After stepson castrated and hospitalized, stepmom is arrested, NC cops say

World/Latin America
2022-10-03 22:08:49Z

She faces multiple charges, including attempted murder and malicious castration.

Japan warns people to seek shelter after North Korea fires missile

World
2022-10-03 23:20:15

Japan's Disaster and Crisis Management Information said in a later tweet that the missile had since passed over the Pacific Ocean.

Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Tim Scott floated as Trump's potential 2024 VP

World
2022-10-03 22:00:12

Haberman, whose new book on Trump comes out Tuesday, said she thinks it's likely the former president will run again in 2024.

Sabotage of pipelines were a 'warning shot' from Putin to the West: experts

World
2022-10-03 21:34:25

The more "degraded" Russia's military becomes, the more likely it is to use shadowy tools like sabotage and cyber attacks, a former intel officer said.

Trump filed defamation lawsuit against CNN, seeks $475 million in damages

World
2022-10-03 21:09:18

Former President Donald Trump threatened to sue CNN earlier this year and is seeking at least $475 million in damages.

HBO Max responds to complaints of dimly lit 'HOTD' scenes

World
2022-10-03 20:24:12

This isn't the first time fans have complained about scenes that were too dark in a "Game of Thrones" show.

Ukraine ambassador blasts Elon Musk in reply to tweet about Russia war

World
2022-10-03 19:21:32

Elon Musk has found himself under fire after sending a series of tweets about the war in Ukraine that infuriated some Ukrainian officials.

Ketanji Brown Jackson takes the bench as new Supreme Court term begins

World
2022-10-03 19:20:43

Jackson's addition to the bench did not change the court's 6-3 conservative majority, but maintained it.

Tasmanian artist Mary Pridmore dies weeks out from final exhibition of life's work

World
2022-10-03 18:37:25

Mary Pridmore knew time was running out, telling the ABC her final art exhibition in mid-October would be a showcase of her life's work and its exploration of feminist themes — sadly, her death last week means she will not be there to see it.

How believers in China keep the faith under Xi Jinping's watchful eye

World
2022-10-03 18:37:08

China is a communist and atheist state but religious belief and practice continue under the watchful eye of President Xi Jinping and the Party.

EMAX crypto has lost 95% of its value since Kim Kardashian promoted it

World
2022-10-03 18:25:42

Kardashian promoted the crypto token on her Instagram story in June 2021 in a post that's now landed her in hot water with the SEC.

Wall Street's up-and-comers spill their biggest career mistakes

World
2022-10-03 18:15:12

Wall Street stars told Insider about the lessons they learned the hard way. A few regret not speaking up enough, while others wish they'd taken risks.

Nobel Prize in Medicine: 'Unusual' pick, geneticist Svante Pääbo

World
2022-10-03 17:44:35

Svante Pääbo's discovery of Neanderthal and Denisovan DNA help us unpack what makes our own genes human, and could help unlock future medical cures.

Congress unlikely to help ease inflation as recession looms large

World
2022-10-03 17:26:10

Congress could impose taxes on corporations' profits and the ultra-wealthy to take a bite out of soaring prices, but it's highly unlikely right now.

How to make impressive AI-generated art for free with DALL-E

World
2022-10-03 16:43:17

DALL-E is an artificial intelligence art generator that creates images from detailed text descriptions that a user types into a text box.

Jack Dorsey calls Facebook 'swamp of despair' in Musk texts

World
2022-10-03 16:01:54

Twitter cofounder Jack Dorsey has publicly poked fun at Facebook before, but newly released texts show how he refers to it in private.

Vishal Garg finally speaks out on Better's infamous Zoom layoffs

World
2022-10-03 14:48:05

Garg shared his dreams for the embattled online-mortgage startup, which is coping with staff reductions, a slow housing market, and multiple lawsuits.

TikTok popularized 'quiet quitting.' Now it's turned against it.

World
2022-10-03 14:17:20

"Quiet quitting" has been associated with Gen Z and TikTok since it blew up this summer. But creators have begun calling out the narrative around it.

Supreme Court will hear challenge to legal immunity for tech sites

World
2022-10-03 14:05:45

Former President Trump and Republicans railed against the Section 230 protections, which shield tech companies from lawsuits for user-created content.

Petraeus says US would destroy Russian army in Ukraine if nukes used

World
2022-10-03 10:50:10

The retired four-star general and ex-CIA chief said Russia is "desperate" following a series of recent defeats in east Ukraine.

$82 million villa breaks records, becomes Dubai's most expensive home

World
2022-10-03 09:30:47

Known as Casa Del Sole, the villa is located on Frond G of the Palm Jumeirah, Dubai's man-made island that's shaped like a palm tree, per Bloomberg.

I bought the second-cheapest tickets for Singapore's F1 race. It wasn't worth it.

World
2022-10-03 08:52:15

I bought tickets for seats at the Padang Grandstand, which cost 138 Singapore dollars, or $96, and Bay Grandstand for SG$198.

Australia's Jillaroos leave Emma Tonegato out of Rugby League World Cup squad

World
2022-10-03 05:16:15

In a sign of the NRLW's growing depth, Emma Tonegato is overlooked for the Rugby League World Cup, with the Jillaroos opting for Tamika Upton and Sammy Bremner as their fullbacks.

Marco Rubio praised the Biden administration's hurricane relief

World
2022-10-03 02:44:13

The Florida senator this week demonstrated a now-familiar Republican routine around taking federal money for hurricane relief.

Rare Australian penny released during the Great Depression sells for nearly $60,000

World
2022-10-03 02:36:40

A rare 1930 Australian penny that was never meant to be minted has sold for just under $60,000 at auction.

Penrith Panthers' back-to-back NRL premierships the culmination of grand final victories across all grades

World
2022-10-03 02:06:13

In a league governed by strict salary cap rules, it's never too early to start worrying about when the party is going to end. But for the Penrith Panthers, it doesn't seem like anyone can tell them to turn the music down yet.

Planning a trip to Japan? Here's what you need to know

World
2022-10-02 22:57:47

From mid-October, Australians will once again be able to travel to Japan without a visa or tour group. Here's what you need to know.

Highland cattle scams rise as the 'cute and fluffy' animals become social media stars

World
2022-10-02 20:52:33

Scottish Highland cattle are quickly becoming social media stars of the bush with their shaggy locks and gentle nature. Police and farmers say potential buyers need to look out for scammers wanting to cash in.

Why stocks are headed lower in a year that will challenge our ability to generate wealth in the future

World
2022-10-02 19:16:50

After 40 years of declining interest rates, central banks no longer fear the consequences of upsetting financial markets in an about-face that is bewildering the investment community, writes business editor Ian Verrender.

Foreign call centre raided over alleged links to scam tricking Australians out of their superannuation

World
2022-10-02 19:01:18

A call centre in the Philippines is being investigated over multi-million-dollar superannuation scams that have seen a number of Australians lose their retirement savings.

Thousands are waiting for drug and alcohol treatment. For Chloe, the long wait for help almost took her life

World
2022-10-02 19:00:00

Thousands of Australians struggling with addiction are waiting for a limited number of spots in drug and alcohol treatment. For those who need help, being told they have to wait can make their struggle even harder.

Greg Donovan got a $300k redundancy payout. Then he took the biggest punt of his life and started the Big Red Bash music festival

World
2022-10-02 18:51:56

When middle-aged insurance executive Greg Donovan was made redundant, he was told to play it safe. Instead, he gambled his payout on a crazy idea to build a music festival in the desert — and won.

Russia's millionaires dying in 'epidemic of murder' to fund Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine, says campaigner

World
2022-10-02 18:41:29

Russia's elite businessmen are dying in more and more suspicious circumstances. Human rights campaigner Bill Browder suspects the hand of the man in the Kremlin.

Researchers investigate 'frightening' numbers and causes of cardiac arrest in younger Australians

World
2022-10-02 18:38:48

New research shows cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death for Australians aged under 50, but many have no prior symptoms.

Kaila was forced to live in a motel with her two kids. The rental crisis made her homeless

World
2022-10-02 18:35:41

Regional areas used to be places where people with low- to middle-income jobs like hospitality, retail, nursing or aged care could reasonably expect to find a home. Four Corners takes a first-hand look at the housing crisis that is forcing workers into cars and motels.

Chronic kidney disease is on the rise, and COVID-19 is making matters worse

World
2022-10-02 17:30:00

Many people don't find out their kidneys are failing until it is too late. Here's what you need to know about chronic kidney disease.

Can Donald Trump win his NY fraud case with a two-page disclaimer?

World
2022-10-02 14:28:18

Donald Trump thinks a two-page disclaimer he staples to his financial documents makes him immune from fraud. Not everyone thinks that's crazy.

Property prices drop nationally again, with Sydney diving 6pc annually and regional Australia following suit

World
2022-10-02 13:31:23

Interest rate hikes are continuing to hit the property market, with capital city housing markets falling by up to 6 per cent in the past three months.

Bill Gates: telling people not to eat meat won't solve climate crisis

World
2022-10-02 13:23:35

Microsoft cofounder says it's "unrealistic" to expect people to "utterly change their lifestyle" over climate fears, he told Bloomberg's Zero podcast.

Oil price outlook: Weaker rally ahead amid strong dollar, weak demand

World
2022-10-02 12:30:00

Goldman Sachs said it's still bullish on oil but slashed its price target on Brent crude to $100 a barrel from $125.

More adults live with roommates, dream of buying property with friends

World
2022-10-02 11:30:00

Prices are high and Covid has left people isolated. They're turning to living with their friends to help with both.

Early decision college admissions is a rigged game, benefits rich kids

World
2022-10-02 11:12:00

Some universities are rejecting 99% of regular applicants, but they let privileged kids jump the line via early decision.

Russia-born Ukrainian describes fleeing Putin's mobilization

World
2022-10-02 10:59:54

The 21-year-old man told Insider he traveled for four days from Siberia to Moscow and onto a neighboring nation after receiving his draft summons.

Trump often speculated on staffers sexuality, mocked gay people: book

World
2022-10-02 10:46:18

NYT reporter Maggie Haberman's upcoming book "Confidence Man: The Making of Donald Trump and the Breaking of America" will be released next week.

New portrait of King Charles, Prince William, and wives has subtle PDA

World
2022-10-02 09:58:43

Senior members of the royal family rarely put on public displays of affection, an unspoken rule famously followed by the late Queen Elizabeth II.

David Rubenstein lays out Warren Buffett's 12 key investing traits

World
2022-10-02 09:30:00

Carlyle's billionaire cofounder dedicated his new book to Buffett, describing him as the "the ultimate master of the investor craft."

Sheryl Sandberg gets Meta bodyguards due to 'threats to her safety'

World
2022-10-02 09:21:22

The former Facebook COO will get private security protection at her homes and while she travels from October until June 2023.

Leadership lessons from King Viserys of "House of the Dragon"

World
2022-10-02 09:15:00

While not unkind or cruel, Viserys Targaryen is a terrible leader. His mistakes lead to the downfall of his family as seen in "Game of Thrones."

McDonald's: $13M lawsuit claims staff gave woman coffee with chemicals

World
2022-10-02 07:56:57

Sherry Head claimed in the lawsuit that staff refused to let her or emergency responders see the label on the chemical bottle, delaying treatment.

Putin allies bash Russia military leaders' retreat from Ukraine city

World
2022-10-02 05:11:56

After Russian troops retreated from Lyman, a Ukrainian city Putin claimed was part of Russia, powerful Putin supporters ripped military leadership.

Tempting taste buds and taking time out feeds soaring popularity of camp-oven cooking

World
2022-10-02 01:08:55

The age-old camp-oven cooking technique is making a comeback — and pretty much everything is on the menu. So what's behind its growing popularity?

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