Hong Kong aims to almost double spending on tech, innovation under first five-year plan

Red alert for Kamala in US election

New polls have shown a mighty resurgence for Donald Trump, with analysts still completely in the dark about what the White House will look like in 2025.

‘Prepared for battle’: China’s chilling threat

Taiwan is “on alert” after a China made alarming moves on its territory, with Beijing issuing a terrifying war threat out of the blue.

UFO drones are surveilling America’s most sensitive military sites — and the Pentagon can’t stop them

Fleets of dozens of mysterious UFO drones are surveilling America’s most sensitive military sites, and the Pentagon says it can’t do much to stop them.

Shock as Hamas imagery painted on MP’s office

A federal Labor MP has called out protesters who vandalised his electorate office, including painting a Hamas sign on a door.

Pokemon developer Game Freak hacked, massive amounts of stolen data leaked online

The developer behind the Pokemon video games has reportedly been hit with a massive hack resulting in gigabytes of stolen data leaking online.

60 injured in drone strike in Israel

Over 60 people have been injured after Hezbollah launched a ‘swarm of drones’ on Israel.

Trump targeted in third assassination attempt

A man accused by police of possibly planning another assassination attempt on Donald Trump has slammed the claims as “bulls**t”.

Young man who vanished on hike left eerie note at peak: ‘Can’t feel my fingers’

A father has shared the eerie contents of a shakily handwritten note from his son on the last day he was heard from.

‘Matter of months’: Suspicion rocks Iran

Speculation has erupted around Iran’s nuclear moves, with experts warning it could deploy a devastating weapon in next to no time.

Charles to ‘stay out’ of Republic debate during royal visit

The King has issued a surprising response to a question about Australia’s future ahead of his five-day tour to the country later this week.

Nashville shooting: Tennessee State University’s homecoming festivities rocked by tragedy

A gunman has opened fire near a university in Nashville in the US, with at least one person dead.

Grim warning issued to Middle East

UN peacekeepers in Lebanon have warned against a “catastrophic” regional conflict as Israeli forces battled Hezbollah and Hamas militants on two fronts.

Scary US election plot to derail America

Amid all the chaos at home, officials have warned Americans to stay vigilant as foreign actors stick their fingers into the nation’s nuclear political climate.

Social media ‘campaign’ for alleged Bali sex spa

The influencer wife of a former AFL star could face a 12-year prison sentence in Bali if found guilty over allegations the spa she owned was being used for prostitution.

Pfizer faces showdown with $1.5 billion activist investor after post-Covid share plunge

Pfizer is facing a showdown after a $1.5 billion bid to revive the company’s post-Covid share plunge took a “highly inappropriate, flagrantly unethical” twist.

Obama shreds Trump in blistering comeback

Barack Obama has made one of his most emotional speeches yet, skewering a number of claims from Donald Trump while throwing his weight behind Kamala Harris.

One killed, 12 rescued inside US gold mine after elevator malfunctioned during tour

Twelve tourists who were trapped inside a gold mine for several hours were rescued on Thursday after an elevator malfunctioned.

Mum spots chilling detail in missing kids pic

The mother of three children who vanished with their fugitive father three years ago fears her daughter may have issued a subtle cry for help.

‘So many people’: City centre targeted

Witnesses of an Israeli strike in the centre of Lebanon’s capital have spoken out, and the IDF has been rebuked for firing on UN peacekeepers.

Trump announces major family news

Donald Trump has made a huge announcement about his daughter Tiffany.

‘Not hiding:’ Major call over China-US fight

While both the United States and China spar for dominance in the Asia region, a defence expert says the battle is largely in China’s court.

‘It’s ruined’: Death toll rises after monster storm

The death toll from the monster storm that wreaked havoc on Florida has risen as the true magnitude of the hurricane’s impact is laid bare.

Trolls target Navy Commander after New Zealand warship sinks

The hatred has forced the country’s Defence Minister to slam the “armchair admirals” and reassure the public that the commander’s gender had nothing to do with the incident.

Springfield rhetoric reverberates in Florida's Haitian community

Republican attacks on Haitian migrants in Ohio are reverberating in Florida, where Democrats are hoping to mobilize the country's largest Haitian American electorate to close the gap in their uphill battle for statewide races. Over a third of all 1.1 million Haitian Americans live in Florida, with over half dwelling in the state's three major...

Loạt xe Mercedes-Benz phủ bạt: Maybach mới mua 10 ngày đã 'dột', mất giá gần 3 tỉ

Chủ sở hữu của chiếc Mercedes-Maybach GLS 480 ở Trung Quốc gặp phải tình huống trớ trêu đã nhanh chóng thu hút sự quan tâm của đông đảo mọi người sau khi câu chuyện được đưa lên mạng.

Đẩy nhanh tiến độ nạo vét, khơi thông sông Cổ Cò ở Quảng Nam

Liên quan đến những khó khăn, vướng mắc và tiến độ Dự án nạo vét, khơi thông sông Cổ Cò chậm chạp, UBND tỉnh Quảng Nam vừa chỉ đạo các ngành, địa phương phối hợp, tập trung việc đẩy nhanh tiến độ triển khai thực hiện dự án.

Mưa ngập đường Nguyễn Gia Trí, D5 quận Bình Thạnh: 5 năm mới có 1 lần?

Theo Trung tâm Quản lý hạ tầng kỹ thuật TP.HCM, cống nước đường Nguyễn Gia Trí, D5 được thiết kế chịu lưu thông nước lớn nhất 85mm/3 giờ. Tần suất mưa vượt ngưỡng này thì 5 năm mới có một lần.

Central Railways announces additional trains on THESE routes for Diwali, Chhath Puja 2024 | Details inside

To accommodate the festive rush during the upcoming Diwali and Chhath Puja, Central Railways has announced 24 additional special trains. Read for the routes and other details.

New York theatre director blames stroke for ‘hurtful’ diversity comments

James Morgan’s colleague claimed the theatre veteran ‘yelled’ at him

Stern-faced Yung Filly reports to police station in Australia as Brit YouTuber remains on bail over hotel ‘rape’

Al Pacino clears up ‘appalling’ Hollywood rumour about The Godfather

‘I’ve only recently found about this,’ actor said of 40-year-old claim

Is England v West Indies on TV today? Channel, start time and how to watch Women’s T20 World Cup today

Here’s everything you need to knwo about today’s crucial match

Thu sai học phí 37 tỉ đồng nhưng không trả sinh viên, Trường đại học Thủ Dầu Một nói gì?

Trường đại học Thủ Dầu Một đã nộp lại ngân sách 37 tỉ đồng thu sai học phí mà không hoàn trả sinh viên.

Everyone can see the blue shell but you need 20/20 vision to spot the sneaky fish in under 7 seconds

Who is Shubham Lonkar? Baba Siddique murder suspect, linked to Bishnoi, was questioned in Salman Khan firing case but...

Baba Siddique murder: Shubham Lonkar is the brother of Pravin Lonkar who was the third accused arrested in connection with the murder case of former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique. Here's how Lonkaris are connected with firing case outside Salman Khan's house.

Jonas Eidevall resigns as Arsenal boss after poor start to Women’s Super League season

The Gunners are languishing in sixth in the WSL and were thumped by Bayern Munich in the Champions League, causing the Swedish coach to leave the club

Q&A with Malaysia’s Second Finance Minister ahead of upcoming Budget

Malaysia's Second Finance Minister Amir Hamzah Azizan tells CNA’s Melissa Goh what he is optimistic about, ahead of Budget 2025.

Tesla Model Y gets a seven seat version – we took a look inside the new EV

The world’s best-selling car gets two more seats for an extra £2,500 – Steve Fowler takes a look inside Tesla’s new seven seater EV

Voices: What would you like to see announced in Rachel Reeves’ budget? Join The Independent Debate

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has already warned of ‘difficult decisions’ – but what measures and policies would you like to see introduced in Labour’s first autumn statement?

‘We will keep manifesto promise on tax,’ says Starmer amid Budget speculation

The Prime Minister said Labour ‘intends to keep the promises we made’ not to raise taxes on ‘working people’.