Higher education: Renting a room in Lisbon costs over €500 as demand outstrips supply
Almost 50,000 new students have been placed in higher education, creating fresh housing pressures as demand for rooms rises, supply shrinks and rents stay high.
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Fire kills 14 newborns at major hospital in Pakistan, officials say
Poor enforcement of building safety regulations in Pakistan has been blamed for the high death toll in fires.
Europe’s gas prices are surging. Who will be the first to pay more?
Europe could face its toughest winter gas season since 2022 as wholesale prices trade near their highest level in more than three years. Household bills could rise quickly in the Netherlands while taking nea...
The world’s 10 best cities for nightlife have been revealed – and only three are in Europe
Berlin, Brighton and Amsterdam were the only cities on the continent to make the top 10 in the ranking from Time Out.
Row over weight of half a loaf leaves German baker with €15,000 bill
A customer complaint over just 10 grams of missing bread forced the Bavarian baker to install new weighing equipment across his shops.
Anthropic IPO: Five things to know before its Wall Street debut
The Claude developer is preparing for a potentially record-breaking initial public offering after rapid revenue growth, but its enormous losses and dispute with the Trump administration could concern investors.
World humanoid robot games show runners breaking records, bursting into flames
Record-breaking robot races are less substantial than household chore challenges.
Is Sudan’s battlefield shaping the terms of its next political phase?
Army gains, RSF defections and al-Burhan’s political push point to a possible shift in Sudan’s war.
Instagram chief testifies at Meta trial, says few teens used safety feature
Meta is on trial over claims it hooked young users on its platforms despite mental health risks.
At least 14 newborn babies killed in Pakistan hospital nursery fire
Prime minister orders investigation and promises ‘strictest action’ against those responsible for the blaze.
Top official says Iran, Oman have agreed new temporary route in Hormuz
Deputy foreign minster says the route’s entry as well as part of the exit would run through Iranian territorial waters.
Kurdish-led SDF announces dissolution after merging with Syria’s military
SDF leader announces group’s dissolution as an independent force under a deal that recognises Kurdish rights.
Malaysia’s Anwar puts non-aligned stance in focus with remarks on Taiwan
Malaysian leader’s comments on the island have prompted discussion about whether the country is leaning towards China.
How the Black Summer fires failed to shift Australians’ climate views
The Black Summer fires that burnt 24 million hectares, killed at least 33 people and destroyed 3000 homes did not shift the opinions of climate sceptics.
A loo with a view and no railings on ‘an impossible site’ in Sydney
The architect of this Middle Cove home was famed for pushing the boundaries. Now the home is for sale.
Why Tesla has been caught up in a massive car recall in China
The country's biggest ever car recall affects more than four million vehicles made by Tesla, XPeng, Xiaomi and other firms.
More than a dozen infants killed in hospital fire in Pakistan’s capital
At least 13 children, mostly newborns, have died after a fire broke out at the gynecology ward of the largest hospital in Pakistan’s capital, police told CNN.
Dolly Parton's final wish 'to be buried in plush cotton' shared in heartbreaking message
Dolly Parton's final wish has been revealed in a heartbreaking message from her family following her passing at the age of 80.
Coordinated attacks: Thailand's southern insurgency flares
A surge in attacks across Thailand's south has put a spotlight on the low-level insurgency by Muslim separatists that has killed thousands of people in the last two decades.
England bid to banish booze woes as Pakistan seek self-respect
England will aim to put their latest drinking drama behind them when they face Pakistan in the second Test at Lord's starting on Thursday.
Australian police hunt thieves in $250,000 oyster heist
Australian police said Wednesday they were on the hunt for thieves who made off with hundreds of thousands of oysters.
US-led Gaza peace board warns Hamas over kites after Israeli threat
The US-led board overseeing the Gaza peace plan warned Hamas on Tuesday to halt militant activity, including flying kites, after Israel threatened retaliatory strikes. A Board of Peace official said…
Oil prices fall for second day as US shifts from Iran strikes to sanctions
Oil prices fell for a second straight day on Tuesday as traders saw a reduced risk of renewed US military strikes on Iran after Washington instead threatened broader economic sanctions. Treasury Secretary…
Trump sends Saudi civil nuclear agreement to Congress for review
US President Donald Trump has submitted a civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia to Congress for review, an administration official said. The classified pact, sent to Capitol Hill on…