Two charged with murder of Australian grandfather after ‘mistaken identity’ kidnapping
Chris Baghsarian, 85, was taken from his home and murdered, in what authorities believe was a case of mistaken identity. Read More
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Bill Gates ‘took responsibility’ over Epstein ties in staff meeting, foundation says
A newspaper reports Gates apologised to staff over his links to Epstein and said: “I did nothing illicit. I saw nothing illicit.” Read More
‘The end of Xbox’: fans split as AI exec takes over Microsoft’s top gaming role
The executive shake-up has sparked online debate about new boss Asha Sharma’s gaming credentials. Read More
Porn company fined £1.35m by Ofcom over age check failings
Ofcom’s £1.35m fine on 8579 LLC is the largest it has levied under the Online Safety Act so far. Read More
Paramount boosts Warner Bros offer to rival Netflix in takeover bid
Warner Bros says the latest proposal could convince it to abandon the deal it struck with Netflix. Read More
Chinese dance group’s tour triggers bomb threat against Australian PM
The group was told to cancel its performances or explosives would be set off at Anthony Albanese’s house. Read More
Don’t break up NewJeans and I’ll forgo $18m payout, says ex-K-pop boss
Min Hee-jin has said she “can no longer bear to watch” the group get “torn apart”. Read More
Analysis: Trump issues patriotic rallying cry with eye on crucial elections
The BBC’s Anthony Zurcher says the US president appealed to his base and taunted his opponents in a marathon speech. Read More
German chancellor lands in Beijing for inaugural China trip
Friedrich Merz said it would be a mistake to “decouple” Germany from China shortly before boarding a plane to Beijing. Read More
Senegal PM proposes tougher anti-LGBT law, doubling prison terms
The bill seeks prison terms of five to ten years for what it describes as “acts against nature”. Read More