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Yemen's Houthi rebels are proving they are a threat that won't go away easily, continuously warning to escalate attacks against Israel and Red Sea shipping if the Gaza ceasefire collapses.
Even if ceasefire holds, Houthi rebels remain 'a threat that won't disappear'
- By Annika Burgess
- Topic:Armed Conflict
Indonesians use 'loyalty tests' to check partner fidelity
Topic:Dating
Photo shows Loyalty Test_Rini
Some voters took a 'gamble' on Trump, and they're already regretting it
Topic:World Politics
Photo shows Elon Musk raises his hands to his sunglasses as Donald Trump, wearing a MAGA cap, stands behind him.
Zelenskyy warns allies not to trust Putin's claim Russia wants to end war
Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War
Photo shows Volodymyr Zelenskyy at a press conference with the Ukrainian flag in the background.
Dozens injured as car rams into crowd in Munich — how it unfolded
Topic:Explainer
Photo shows A person taking a photo of a car with an emergency service vehicle in the background
TikTok returns to US app stores after Trump's ban delay
Topic:Social Media
Photo shows A black and white TiKTok logo seen on the screen of a mobile phone placed over a laptop keyboard illuminated in pink and purple
Greenland says it isn't for sale, but Trump isn't taking no for an answer
Topic:World Politics
Photo shows Donald Trump looks over his shoulder while wearing a suit with a red tie.
Huge humpback whale swallows and spits out Chilean kayaker
Topic:Whales
Photo shows a whale breaches out of the water before swallowing a kayaker
Gas explosion at Taiwan department store leaves four dead and 26 injured
Topic:Accidents and Emergency Incidents
Photo shows taiwan afp pic
Hamas confirms it will release three more hostages
Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War
Photo shows Palestinians stand next to a fire beside a destroyed house in an area littered with rubble from destroyed buildings.

Asia Pacific

Tourists and security clash in violent brawl outside popular Bali club

Topic:Police

Photo shows Mobile vision of three shirtless men on a street with a crowd in the background.

Mobile vision of three shirtless men on a street with a crowd in the background.

Human trafficking victims freed from scam centres in Myanmar

Topic:Human Trafficking

Photo shows Multinational victims of scam centers, who were tricked or trafficked into working in Myanmar, stand on a vessel

Multinational victims of scam centers, who were tricked or trafficked into working in Myanmar, stand on a vessel

PNG's tax office hit in major cyber attack but public left in the dark about it

Topic:Cyber Crime

Photo shows Cyberattack illustration

Cyberattack illustration

UN says former Bangladesh government behind 'crimes against humanity'

Topic:Human Rights

Photo shows A large crowd of people protesting.

A large crowd of people protesting.

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Features

Family of Taiwanese scam-compound slaves say ransom only hope of escape

Topic:Scams and Fraud

Photo shows A man waving a stick with both ends on fire

A man waving a stick with both ends on fire

Erase bots or 'die trying': Elon Musk's broken promise for X

Topic:Social Media

Photo shows A black and white elon musk stands in front of the X logo

'They simply lack a plan B': Why Japan is betting big on nuclear power

Topic:Nuclear Issues

Photo shows Employees of Kyushu Electric Power restart operations inside the central control room at Sendai nuclear power station

Employees of Kyushu Electric Power restart operations inside the central control room at Sendai nuclear power station

Will AUKUS survive Trump? Defence experts and critics weigh in

Topic:Defence Industry

Photo shows A submarine moves through the water causing a massive wake behind it, some crew visible above deck.

A submarine moves through the water causing a massive wake behind it, some crew visible above deck.

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Drone attack damages Chernobyl nuclear site, UN agency says
Explosions have been heard and a fire ignited after an unmanned drone hit the roof of Chernobyl's radiation containment shell in Ukraine, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency.
Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War
12 minutes agoFri 14 Feb 2025 at 9:53am
Trade tensions flare as Trump rejects Modi's tariff plea
Modi left Washington without a tariff exemption as Trump reinforced reciprocal duties, amid talks on trade, defence, and immigration — plus an awkward Trump moment with an Indian reporter.
Topic:World Politics
1 hours agoFri 14 Feb 2025 at 9:03am
Photo shows Two men speak at a press conference at the White House.
Mexico threatens to sue, names US 'Mexican America' over Gulf row
Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum says her government sent a letter to Google to say it was 'wrong' to rename the Gulf of Mexico, but the tech giant is sticking to using the new name for US users.
Topic:World Politics
4 hours agoFri 14 Feb 2025 at 5:57am
Photo shows Claudia Sheinbaum standing in a cream jacket and black top with hands held in front alongside an image of a Mexican flag
Super League season begins with rare 1-0 scoreline, 42-year drought broken
Coach Adrian Lam has hailed Leigh's finals-like fight after it kicked off the Super League season with a remarkable 1-0 win over Wigan in golden point.
Topic:Rugby League
7 hours agoFri 14 Feb 2025 at 2:22am
Photo shows Leigh Leopards celebrate defeating Wigan in golden point, huddling as a group
French police hunt attacker who threw grenade into crowded bar
Investigators believe the attack, which injured 15 people, could be linked to local drug gangs.
Topic:Crime
9 hours agoFri 14 Feb 2025 at 12:46am
Photo shows A bar table in middle with many shattered glass bits on the floor, and three stand up fridges in the background

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