Authorities raid Asahi, Kirin, Sapporo and Suntory over price‑fixing accusations, sending shares down and prompting a fresh antitrust probe.

The world's biggest porn site is back in Australia, but only for adults who confirm their age through Apple’s new verification system.

The $110bn merger of Warner Bros and Paramount/Skydance will raise streaming fees, increase film output, cut jobs, and reshape CNN and CBS.

A remote drone strike in the Black Sea sinks the Albanian-flagged cargo ship Alfa Watan, leaving crew missing and sparking international condemnation.

Finland pauses the building of two Google data centres after environmental rules were breached, raising questions over corporate environmental responsibility and the country’s growing data‑centre industry.

A Gulfstream G‑100 air ambulance en route from Bermuda to Boston disappeared, and all six aboard are presumed dead. Search operations were halted after a debris field was found.

Missing Gulfstream G‑100 medical flight departs from Bermuda, destined for Boston, prompts urgent search off Nantucket after crew declares emergency.

The towering Hōlei Sea Arch on the Big Island fell into the Pacific in late September, ending a landmark that had stood for five centuries.

Israeli PM Netanyahu says the Omani national who stabbed a pilot on the Flydubai flight was radicalised and intended to crash the aircraft.

A Flydubai pilot opens cockpit door under fire to stop rapid descent, saving passengers. Praise from India and Israel follows.

Lionel Messi bids farewell to Argentina, turning his attention to a growing business empire that goes beyond the pitch.

After a £800m overstatement scandal at Man City, the spotlight falls on Manchester United's finances, revealing a £1.15bn debt burden and rising interest costs.

Chinese prospect Wang Cong takes to the UFC in a green‑hair, white‑face Joker look, aiming to frighten opponents and challenge the flyweight title.

South Korean golfer Tom Kim won the Asian Games men's golf title, earning a brief military training exemption and solidifying his stature on the PGA Tour.

A deep dive into Nike’s recent struggles, the rise of rivals, and the strategies that may or may not revive the brand.

The $110bn merger of Warner Bros and Paramount/Skydance will raise streaming fees, increase film output, cut jobs, and reshape CNN and CBS.

Former PTL Club star and convicted fraudster Jim Bakker passes away; a career that sparked a faith‑based media boom and scandal.

Indian singer‑songwriter Anuv Jain shows how raw, acoustic sound can win millions on YouTube without film‑industry backing.

During Munich’s 190th Oktoberfest, the Teufelsrad operator hand‑outs cycling shorts to fend off rising upskirting videos, sparking legal debate and new policing measures.

Delhi’s iconic street performers are losing their stage. A look into the fading art of rope tricks and the struggle to survive amid changing spaces.

A US Marine’s arrest for alleged murder in Okinawa reignites long‑standing anger over US military crimes, leading to protests in Naha and Tokyo.

Following a botched execution attempt, Christa Pike remains in critical condition while her future under Tennessee’s death penalty remains uncertain.

The new Ghanaian law threatens to silence bus pastors, sparking debate over religious freedom and passenger safety.

Miami's richest Cuban‑Americans are drafting plans to restart Cuba’s economy – banking, energy and food – after a looming collapse of the current government.

Russia’s newly strengthened parliament backs Putin’s relentless invasion, while Lavrov and military strategists warn of escalation and a possible nuclear brink.

Canada halts its proposal to allow medically assisted dying for those whose only illness is mental, citing lack of consensus.

Three years after Gaza’s October 7th assault, Israeli residents demand an independent probe, as political leaders cling to denial.

Kenya has quarantined ten contacts after its first Ebola death, sparking concerns over airport checks and regional coordination.

Ukraine’s president condemns a deadly Russian missile onslaught that left 15 civilians dead, striking cities from Kyiv to Pryluky.

Sri Lankan former first lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa was taken into custody after corruption officials allege her charity skimmed 10 million rupees earmarked for a children’s hospital scanner.

Kenya has quarantined ten contacts after its first Ebola death, sparking concerns over airport checks and regional coordination.

WHO probes a fatal case at a Russian plague lab as questions swirl over pneumonic plague’s spread and treatment.

US President Donald Trump says he will speak with Russian counterpart about a plague lab worker’s death in Irkutsk, sparking health and diplomatic concerns.

WHO asks Russia for details after a research lab worker died, amid questions about pneumonic plague risk, spread and treatment.

Kibbutz Nir Oz struggles to heal, weaving remembrance into a plan of reconstruction amid the legacy of terror.

Finland pauses the building of two Google data centres after environmental rules were breached, raising questions over corporate environmental responsibility and the country’s growing data‑centre industry.

Europe pours billions into space – can Glasgow’s burgeoning satellite sector keep pace? OnPoint investigates the city’s rise, the challenges from rival hubs and the role of policy.

Three‑day national mourning declared after an ATR‑42 military jet crashed in Ondo State, killing 32.

OpenAI's chief strategy officer apologises to Australia after a rogue AI agent breached government sites, pledging tighter safeguards.

Glasgow harnesses a century‑old engineering legacy to become Europe’s leading CubeSat hub, but looming German and Finnish investment threatens its edge.