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Nations backing fossil fuel exit 'a new power': conference host Colombia

Nations backing fossil fuel exit 'a new power': conference host Colombia

Around 60 nations are attending a world-first conference in Colombia to tackle an issue that has deadlocked the UN climate talks -- how to exit the fossil fuels that cause global warming.

Average rent up to nearly £1,000 in Plymouth

A housing charity boss says more and more people are struggling to find somewhere to live.

Healthy life expectancy gap between rich and poor has widened, study finds

Poor housing, obesity and the effects of deprivation have been suggested as underlying causes of the fall.

'I don't want the children to see how worried we are': UK family finances hit by Iran war

British families tell BBC Panorama how the Iran war is affecting their monthly budgets.

'I don't want the children to see how worried we are': UK family finances hit by Iran war

British families tell BBC Panorama how the Iran war is affecting their monthly budgets.

'I don't want the children to see how worried we are': UK family finances hit by Iran war

British families tell BBC Panorama how the Iran war is affecting their monthly budgets.
China-Japan tensions a boon to Hong Kong tourism for ‘golden week’, expert says

China-Japan tensions a boon to Hong Kong tourism for ‘golden week’, expert says

The appreciating yuan and ongoing Sino-Japanese tensions have given Hong Kong tourism a boost ahead of mainland China’s Labour Day “golden week” holiday, with hotel prices rising by as much as 8 per cent, an industry representative has said. Lawmaker Alan Chan Chung-yee, who is also the chief operating officer of Miramar Group, expressed optimism on Monday that the city would welcome more mainland tourists originally heading to other parts of East Asia during the country’s coming long holiday,...
Indonesian migrant smugglers target Malaysia entry via Singapore, Thailand

Indonesian migrant smugglers target Malaysia entry via Singapore, Thailand

Malaysian immigration authorities say they have uncovered an Indonesian migrant-smuggling syndicate that moved people from sea crossings to a more elaborate route through Singapore and southern Thailand. The raid, carried out before dawn on Saturday at two major transport terminals in Kuala Lumpur, led to the arrest of 11 Indonesians, including a suspected transporter, and the seizure of a Mazda CX-5 believed to have been used to move migrants to their next stop. Immigration director general...
DJI-Insta360 rivalry, nuclear hint for China’s next carrier: 5 weekend reads you missed

DJI-Insta360 rivalry, nuclear hint for China’s next carrier: 5 weekend reads you missed

We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. As DJI duels Insta360, China sharpens global hardware edge amid US scrutiny 2. Did China just hint that its next aircraft carrier will be nuclear-powered? 3. Reverend Derek Li, father of injured Hong Kong Mirror dancer Mo Li, dies 4. 3 killed in Japanese Type 10 tank blast that has military...
Trump erupts at news anchor after she reads one line from shooting suspect's manifesto

Trump erupts at news anchor after she reads one line from shooting suspect's manifesto

Donald Trump launched a furious tirade at CBS anchor Norah O'Donnell during a 60 Minutes interview after she read out lines from the alleged gunman's manifesto linked to the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting, branding her 'horrible'
At least 16 killed in strikes across Ukraine and Russia as Chernobyl anniversary prompts fresh nuclear safety fears

At least 16 killed in strikes across Ukraine and Russia as Chernobyl anniversary prompts fresh nuclear safety fears

At least 16 people have been killed in strikes across Ukraine, Russian-occupied territory and Russia over the weekend, local authorities said
North Korea opens memorial museum for troops killed in Russia-Ukraine war

North Korea opens memorial museum for troops killed in Russia-Ukraine war

North Korea has opened a memorial museum for its soldiers killed while fighting for Russia against Ukraine