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Bali: Bali has faced its most severe flooding in more than a decade, prompting the Indonesian government to restrict the conversion of rice fields and agricultural land for tourism facilities. The new rules have been announced as part of measures to reduce risks linked to overdevelopment and mass tourism on the island. On September 10, flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall killed at least 18 people and damaged thousands of homes, public facilities, and infrastructure across Denpasar and surrounding areas. A state of emergency has been declared as authorities work to restore essential services. Bali governor Wayan Koster has said…

London: Donald Trump has suggested that UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer could deploy the military to strengthen border control and curb illegal migration. The US president made the remarks during a joint press conference at Chequers, concluding his second state visit to the UK. Trump said that migration was a topic he had discussed with Starmer, drawing comparisons between challenges at the US southern border and the growing numbers of migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats. Trump told reporters that strong measures, including military involvement, might be necessary, adding that countries must take decisive steps to protect…

Tokyo: Neeraj Chopra has finished in eighth place in the men’s javelin throw final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, marking a rare off-day for the two-time Olympic medalist. The Indian star, known for his consistent performances, has failed to defend his world title after producing below-par throws across six attempts. Chopra, who has already achieved an impressive 90.23 meters at the Doha Diamond League earlier this year, has managed a best throw of 84.03 meters in the final. His series also included 83.65 meters and 82.86 meters, while two of his efforts were fouls. Despite entering as a…

Canberra: The Australian National University (ANU) has said that no more forced redundancies will take place as part of its $250 million (£182.5 million) restructure plan, known as Renew ANU. Interim Vice-Chancellor Rebekah Brown has announced during a staff town hall that higher-than-expected voluntary redundancies have preserved around 100 jobs that were previously at risk. Since the process began 12 months ago, 399 staff members have departed through voluntary measures. Brown, who became emotional while addressing staff, has acknowledged the harm caused by the restructure and said that management will focus on improving communication. Brown confirmed that while there will…

London: British inflation has remained at 3.8 percent in August, official figures from the Office for National Statistics have shown, keeping the country’s rate above that of the United States and the euro zone. The data has reinforced expectations that the Bank of England will not move towards cutting interest rates until 2025. The inflation figure has been driven by rising food costs, which the Bank of England regards as a crucial influence on public inflation expectations. Food and non-alcoholic beverages have been 5.1 percent higher in August compared with a year earlier, following a 4.9 percent increase in July.…

London: US President Donald Trump has arrived in the United Kingdom for a historic second state visit, a distinction that no previous American leader has received. Landing at London Stansted Airport aboard Air Force One, Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were flown by Marine One to Winfield House, the residence of the US ambassador near Regent’s Park. The visit has come at a time of renewed diplomatic focus, with both nations emphasising the strength of the transatlantic alliance. British officials have described it as an opportunity to reinforce what they call ‘the strongest partnership in the world.’ On September…

Lagos: Nigerian chef jollof rice record has been confirmed after Hilda Baci prepared the world’s largest pot of the popular West African dish in Lagos. Guinness World Records has verified that the dish weighed 8,780 kilograms. Baci spent nine hours cooking the record-breaking jollof rice, but the effort almost failed when the custom-made steel pot collapsed twice during the weighing process. A crane had been used to lift the giant vessel, but despite the mechanical failures, none of the rice was lost. The recipe required 4,000 kilograms of rice, 500 cartons of tomato paste, 600 kilograms of onions, and 168…

Sydney: Australia teen social media ban has entered its enforcement phase as the country prepares to block access for users under 16 starting in December. The eSafety Commissioner has directed platforms to employ ‘minimally invasive’ techniques, including artificial intelligence and behavioural data, to verify user ages. eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant has explained that companies already use precise targeting technology for advertising, which can be applied to age detection. Grant said that platforms should be able to filter out underage users without demanding widespread re-verification from adults, as that would be unreasonable. In July, Grant extended the scope of the…

Madrid: US China trade talks have continued in Spain on Monday as delegations from both countries attempt to resolve long-running disputes. The discussions, led by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, have taken place amid renewed concerns over tariffs, national security, and the future of TikTok in America. The two delegations last met in July, when they agreed to extend a tariffs truce by 90 days until November 10. That agreement temporarily reduced import taxes that had reached more than 100 percent on each other’s goods, while also creating more space to address what the…

London: The NHS maternity investigation has been expanded to 14 hospital trusts in England after concerns over patient safety and a culture of cover-up were raised. Charles Massey, chief executive of the General Medical Council, has said that something has gone badly wrong when trainee obstetrics and gynaecology doctors are too fearful to raise concerns. Massey has pointed to the ‘tribal’ nature of medicine, where doctors and staff are set against one another, as a barrier to open reporting when mistakes occur. Massey’s comments coincide with the government naming the trusts subject to the rapid review of maternity and neonatal…