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Israeli forces intercept Gaza aid flotilla: Greta Thunberg detained

Released video shows Greta Thunberg being detained after Israeli forces intercepted her Gaza-bound aid flotilla.

Pentagon plan: NDAs and random polygraphs for 5000 staff

More than 5000 Pentagon staff could be forced to sign broad NDAs.

‘Layoffs are imminent’: White House warns as shutdown drags on

Essential workers including troops may miss pay cheques as shutdown drags on.

Scientist and conservationist Dr Jane Goodall has died, aged 91

Dr Jane Goodall was considered the world’s foremost expert on chimpanzees. Video / AFP, Getty Images

'One of the great scientific achievements': The life and legacy of Jane Goodall

NYT: The pioneering chimpanzee researcher and conservationist inspired generations.

Ringleader of Rochdale grooming gang jailed for 35 years

Girl B was labelled a prostitute by social workers at just 10 years old.

Emma Lewisham: Working with Jane Goodall was ‘a profound privilege’

The British ethologist died of natural causes while on a speaking tour in the US.

Harry drags William into Mail privacy court fight

The case is set for trial in January, with seven high-profile claimants involved.

Military leaders voice concern over Hegseth’s new Pentagon strategy

It has exposed a divide between the Pentagon’s political and uniformed leadership.

Xi presses Trump to toughen US stance on Taiwan independence

The Trump administration has yet to decide on China’s demand ahead of a summit.

Philippines storm kills 3, forces 400,000 to evacuate

Fears more people will have to be evacuated as Severe Tropical Storm Bualoi hits.

At least 14 dead, 100-plus missing as Super Typhoon Ragasa hits Taiwan, Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong Airport cancelled hundreds of flights as the storm battered the city.

Housing lift ahead: $5m foreign buyers expected to fuel market activity

'More confidence is starting to brew in the economy with interest rates coming down.'

The Taliban are reaching out — and some countries are responding

Anti-immigrant sentiment, concerns about militancy present a diplomatic opening.

Ukrainian nuclear plant's longest stretch on backup power raises alarm

The outage is the 10th – and longest – of the war.

Trump bid to oust Fed governor delayed by top court until 2026

Lisa Cook is the first black woman to serve on the Fed’s governing board.

Pentagon outlines Iraq troop cuts

Most remaining forces will be based in Arbil, Iraq's Kurdish regional capital.