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WORLD15h agoMen frequenting 'Tōyoko' arrested on suspicion of robbery preparation; acquaintance in Kabukicho may have solicited themAsahi Shimbun
BUSINESS15h agoAutumn delicacy 'Beni-zuwai' (red snow crab) first auction at Kasumi Port: 'It's also special to eat it in the heat'Asahi Shimbun
DISASTER15h agoNepal floods: How DNA identification of bodies worksDNA testing helps identify bodies that may be unrecognisable due to mutilation and decomposition.Al Jazeera [en]
DISASTERBREAKING15h agoNepal: Two pulled alive from tunnel nine days after floodsDW News [en]
SCI & TECH15h agoCould Roman concrete have clues on how Pyramid of Giza was built – and saved?The enduring mystery of how the ancient Egyptians built the Great Pyramid of Giza – with its 2.3 million multi-tonne stone blocks – has puzzled researchers for centuries. Mainstream archaeology holds that the pyramids were constructed from natural limestone or granite blocks precisely cut and hauled into place. An alternative scientific theory suggests the blocks might have been cast from an early form of concrete, but that idea has long faced a critical question: how could such an artificial...South China Morning Post
MILITARY15h agoHow troops rescued captives without killing terrorists — MusaABUJA — The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), has explained how security forces have been able to rescue abducted victims without killing or arresting the terrorists holding them. Musa said the strategy involved locating the terrorists, cutting off their escape routes and denying them access to essential supplies such as food, water and […] The post How troops rescued captives without killing terrorists — Musa appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS15h agoReal looters of Ram Temple protected by BJP-RSS, alleges Uttar Pradesh Congress chiefUttar Pradesh Congress Unit president Ajay Rai accuses the appointment of a new CEO for the Ram Temple Trust of being an eyewashThe Hindu
BUSINESS15h agoWorld's biggest sovereign wealth fund plans to cut U.S. Treasury holdingsNorway's $2.3 trillion investment fund says it can diversify into new areas with greater risk and returns.CNBC
POLITICS15h agoAndhra Pradesh Cabinet sub-committee steps in on onion, tur dal, palm oil prices; onions at ₹35 a kgThe committee ordered the procurement of 10,000 metric tonnes of KNM rice from Nellore rice millers for sale through special counters at affordable pricesThe Hindu
BUSINESS15h agoLULU stock sinks 18%: Michael Burry calls Lululemon a ‘trickster,’ eyes dip buying under $100Seeking Alpha Tech
CYBER15h agoGermany: Police suspect sabotage after another device foundDW News [en]
POLITICS15h agoMilei touts 'winds of change' as he reasserts Argentina's claim to the FalklandsIt comes after US President Donald Trump cast doubt on US support for the UK in a potential conflict over the territory, pointing to Britain's lack of backing in the Iran war.EuroNews [en]
CONFLICT15h agoInjuries as violence erupts at South Africa anti-migrant protestA demonstration against undocumented migrants in South Africa descended into violence Thursday with one foreign national arrested and a community leader saying five Congolese were hurtAfricanews [en]
POLITICS15h agoAre all police stations in Tamil Nadu retaining CCTV footage for 18 months? Madras High Court asks DGPJustice V. Lakshminarayanan says that retaining the footage even for a minute less than 18 months would amount to a breach of the orders passed by the Supreme Court and the High CourtThe Hindu
POLITICS15h agoReform UK reported to police over claims of illegal donations as Farage opens conferenceAn undercover sting by journalists posing as a wealthy American backer and his son was broadcast hours before the anti-immigration party's annual conference.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECH15h agoFrom typewriters to podcasts: the decades that changed the reporter’s worklife, quality of outputFrom typewriters and landlines to pagers, email and smartphones, technology has transformed the way journalism is practised. Reporting has become faster and more immediate, but the old rhythms of journalism have faded. As news moves at the speed of a message, reporters have lost time once spent building relationships, having conversations and discovering stories beyond the official versionThe Hindu
POLITICS15h agoKyiv to EU: 'Think outside the box' on Russia's frozen assetsHello, it’s Friday. I’m Mared Gwyn. Today, Ukraine’s Finance Minister shares his thoughts on plans to channel Russia’s immobilised state assets to Kyiv. We also break down the brewing crisis in the Black Sea.EuroNews [en]
WORLD15h agoMassimo Pigliucci, philosopher, on the importance of learning to differentiate what is important from what is not: “When we see someone famous or powerful, let’s not take for granted that they are happy”El estoicismo nos ha enseñado grandes lecciones sobre cómo vivir la vida.Clarín
WORLD15h agoHong Kong proposes grade 2 heritage status for Kennedy Town selfie spot sea wallA sea wall at a popular selfie spot on Kennedy Town’s waterfront could soon gain grade two status after authorities proposed listing it as a historic structure, although experts say creative storytelling will be key to bringing the site’s heritage to life. According to a document from the Antiquities and Monuments Office, the Historic Buildings Assessment Panel recommended that the New Praya sea wall be given grade two status following an assessment. Subject to members’ endorsement, the office...South China Morning Post
POLITICS15h agoNigeria denies backing failed Niger coupBy Favour Ulebor ABUJA — The Federal Government has dismissed claims circulating on social media that Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) backed the recent failed coup attempt in Niger Republic. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Sola Enikanolaiye, described the claims as baseless, irresponsible and a deliberate attempt to misinform […] The post Nigeria denies backing failed Niger coup appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CONFLICT15h agoIn southern Lebanon, Israeli demolitions continue ‘day and night’Al Jazeera [en]
WORLD15h agoPSG look for their first Ligue 1 win against MonacoPSG have still not won a Ligue 1 match this season. After two games, the European champions have recorded two draws. The exact opposite is true of Monaco, who, with two wins from two games, are one of the teams in form at the start of the season. The two Ligue 1 heavyweights will meet on Friday in Paris.France 24 [en]
CONFLICT15h agoHouthi attacks on Yemen’s Taiz escalate, triggering new displacement waveAl Jazeera [en]
WORLD15h agoDecades of capturing history one frame at a timePhotojournalists helped anchor the newsroom, filing images amidst citywide curfews, naxalite shoot-outs. They navigated assignments carrying darkroom kits into makeshift hotel setups, processing negatives manually, rushing against time to transmit images via standalone fax machines over single telephone lines – often sending the solitary photograph that would inform the nation the next morning.The Hindu