Dr Mahrang Baloch named one of Time’s most influential people of 2024 Lands inclusion for leading protests on Baloch missing persons; Bangladesh's Nahid Islam, Gazan food blogger Hamada Shaqoura also make cut. Updated 02 Oct, 2024 11:13pm
Defendant in French mass rape trial says ‘couldn’t control sexuality’ Suspect visited the Pelicot home six times in 2020. Published 02 Oct, 2024 10:10pm
US vice-president rivals defend Trump and Harris in polite election debate Republican JD Vance and Democrat Tim Walz dig into policy but avoid bitter personal attacks. Published 02 Oct, 2024 01:12pm
At least 150 people missing after boat capsizes in Nigeria Boat carried 300 people for annual religious festival, says regional official. Published 02 Oct, 2024 07:15pm
How the Middle East was dragged into the Israel-Palestine conflict Regional tensions escalate amid the Gaza conflict, raising fears of a wider regional war. Updated 02 Oct, 2024 11:43pm
Unexploded US bomb causes minor blast at Japan airport Taxiway at Miyazaki Airport caves in due to explosion; no injuries reported. Published 02 Oct, 2024 04:58pm
47 tigers dead in Vietnam zoos due to bird flu: state media No zoo staff members in close contact with the animals report respiratory symptoms. Published 02 Oct, 2024 05:00pm
PM Shehbaz welcomes Malaysian PM to Pakistan on 3-day visit Malay premier presented guard of honour; foreign minister arrives in Islamabad. Updated 02 Oct, 2024 10:12pm
Defector arrested in failed bid to return to North Korea on stolen bus The suspect had fled to the South in 2011, and was attempting to re-enter the North aboard the stolen bus, says police. Published 02 Oct, 2024 03:46pm
At least six killed in Tel Aviv attack Police say two “terrorists” continued killing spree on foot before being killed by civilians and inspectors. Updated 02 Oct, 2024 08:55am
