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EXPLAINER X’s new location disclosure policy: What does it mean for safety? The new ‘transparency feature’ on Elon Musk’s social media platform has raised concern among users. The X logo…

France detains four amid inquiry into suspected Russian spy network The arrest of suspected agents in Paris comes amid a wider surge of alleged Russian espionage in Europe. A photo…

Luka Doncic scores 43 as Lakers defeat Clippers in NBA Cup Doncic, Austin Reaves and LeBron James combined for 99 points as the LA Lakers clinched their group in NBA…

Trump administration moves to roll back limits on deadly soot pollution Trump’s Environmental Protection Agency says strict air quality standards were introduced without sufficient review. Emissions rise from the smokestacks…

Taiwan unveils $40bn budget for defence spending to counter China Lai previously laid out plans to boost annual defence spending to more than 3 percent of gross domestic product next…

Stuck in Gaza’s limbo: Palestinians struggle to live amid Israel’s attacks Palestinians in Gaza stuck as they try to plan for peace, even as Israel refuses to fully end its…

China warns foreign interference in Taiwan will be ‘crushed’ Beijing’s Taiwan Affairs Office warns against foreign interference in the island as Taipei announces new defence spending. A soldier holds a…

India destroyed by Harmer, South Africa in second Test to lose series 2-0 Six wickets by Simon Harmer in Guwahati allowed South Africa to sweep their two-match Test series with…