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John Laws retired in November last year after 71 years as a broadcaster
John Laws, veteran Australian talkback radio host nicknamed 'Golden Tonsils', dies aged 90
SYDNEY — John Laws, the veteran Australian talkback radio host dubbed the "Golden Tonsils" for his trademark voice, has died aged 90.Laws, whose career spanned more than 70 years, was — during his peak — one of the world's highest paid commercial radio hosts. His resume included interviewing 17 Australian prime ministers and countless celebrities.Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described Laws as an "iconic voice" while actor and former neighbour Russell Crowe said he was a "mischievous mate".In the 1990s, he — along with rival Alan Jones — were found to have breached commercial radio rules in a "cash-for-comment" scandal for not disclosing significant payments for on-air endorsements.In a statement on Sunday, Laws' family said their "beloved father/grandfather/uncle"...
November 10, 2025

John Laws, veteran Australian talkback radio host nicknamed 'Golden Tonsils', dies aged 90

India's data centre capacity is projected to surge 77% by 2027
India's data center boom confronts a looming water challenge
MUMBAI — The extraordinary rise of artificial intelligence has turbocharged data center growth in India, Asia's third largest economy.Data centers — the centralised physical facilities that enable our growing digital existence by hosting computer servers, IT infrastructure and network equipment — power everything from ChatGPT queries to electric vehicles and streaming services.Last month, Google made an eye-popping $15bn (£11.49bn) investment in an AI data center in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh — its biggest in India.It was the latest among a string of investments from companies — including global giants like Amazon Web Services and Meta and local players such as Reliance Industries — that are pumping billions of dollars into India's data center market. Even...
November 10, 2025

India's data center boom confronts a looming water challenge

Pakistan–Afghanistan peace talks in Istanbul collapse with no agreement as border tensions rise
ISLAMABAD — High-stakes peace talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan ended without agreement, officials said Saturday, with both sides trading blame for the failure of negotiations aimed at easing escalating border clashes and preserving a fragile ceasefire. The two-day talks in Istanbul — mediated by Turkey and Qatar — marked the third round of diplomacy since the Taliban seized power in 2021 and were widely viewed as a key effort to halt weeks of violence. The discussions stalled late Friday with “no tangible progress,” officials said. Afghan government spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid accused Pakistan of making “unreasonable” demands, saying negotiations “could not proceed” and were now “at a standstill.” Speaking in Kandahar, Mujahid said Afghanistan did not seek...
November 09, 2025

Pakistan–Afghanistan peace talks in Istanbul collapse with no agreement as border tensions rise

Powerful 6.9 quake hits northern Japan, tsunami advisory issued
TOKYO — A powerful magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off the coast of northern Japan on Sunday evening, triggering a tsunami advisory and a series of aftershocks, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The quake hit at 5:03 p.m. local time off Iwate Prefecture at a depth of 16 kilometers (10 miles). The agency initially reported a depth of 10 kilometers before revising the estimate. There were no immediate reports of injuries, major damage, or abnormalities at the two nearby nuclear power plants. A tsunami advisory — warning of waves up to 1 meter (3 feet) — was issued for parts of the northern coastline and remained in effect more than two hours after the initial quake. Public broadcaster NHK urged residents to stay away from coastal areas and warned that additional strong shaking was...
November 09, 2025

Powerful 6.9 quake hits northern Japan, tsunami advisory issued

Chinese fishing boat sinks off South Korea, leaving three missing and two in cardiac arrest
SEOUL — A Chinese fishing vessel capsized off the southwestern coast of South Korea’s Gageo Island on Sunday, leaving three crew members missing and two others in cardiac arrest, South Korean Coast Guard officials said. The 98-ton boat went down in international waters about 80 kilometers (49.7 miles) from Gageo Island at around 6:50 a.m. local time (2150GMT Saturday), according to Yonhap News. Of the 11 crew members on board, six were initially rescued by a nearby Chinese ship. The South Korean Coast Guard later retrieved two more individuals who were found drifting in the water; both were in cardiac arrest and were rushed to a hospital. Search operations are underway for the three missing fishermen, with South Korean and Chinese authorities coordinating efforts. — Agencies
November 09, 2025

Chinese fishing boat sinks off South Korea, leaving three missing and two in cardiac arrest

Storm declared super typhoon as Fung-wong slams into the Philippines
MANILA — A rapidly strengthening storm barreling toward the Philippines’ largest island was upgraded to super typhoon status on Sunday, with authorities warning of “life-threatening conditions” across several regions. Typhoon Fung-wong — locally known as Uwan — is packing sustained winds of 185 km/h (155 mph) and torrential rain, according to the state weather bureau Pagasa. The Bicol region in the east was the first to feel the impact early Sunday, and Luzon, the nation’s main population center, is expected to be hit by Sunday night. The storm arrives just days after Typhoon Kalmaegi devastated parts of the country, leaving at least 204 people dead and more than 100 missing. Schools have canceled Monday classes or shifted them online, while Philippine Airlines preemptively...
November 09, 2025

Storm declared super typhoon as Fung-wong slams into the Philippines

Iran’s president warns Tehran could face evacuation amid worsening water crisis
TEHRAN — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has warned that the capital, Tehran, may face severe water shortages and could even require evacuation if rainfall does not improve soon. Speaking during a visit to Sanandaj in western Iran, Pezeshkian said the country is grappling with overlapping economic, environmental, and social challenges, including inflation, sanctions, and worsening drought conditions. “High prices and inflation are the fault of both the parliament and the government. There are efforts underway, but limited financial resources mean projects remain unfinished,” he said, according to the newspaper Daily Itimad. Turning to the deepening drought, Pezeshkian warned that dwindling rainfall and water reserves have placed Tehran in a critical situation. “If it doesn’t...
November 08, 2025

Iran’s president warns Tehran could face evacuation amid worsening water crisis

Waves crashed on the beach in Cua Dai, Da Nang, central Vietnam, on Thursday
Typhoon barrels toward Cambodia after killing at least 193 in Philippines and Vietnam
HANOI — Typhoon Kalmaegi has killed at least 188 people in the Philippines and five in Vietnam, according to the latest figures from the two countries.The storm is now headed west to Cambodia and Laos after it barrelled through central Vietnam on Thursday with winds of up to 149km/h (92mph).Towns along Vietnam's central coast were littered with debris this morning after taking the full brunt of the storm overnight.The strong winds uprooted trees, tore off roofs, and smashed large windows. Thousands of people sought shelter in schools and other public buildings as the army was deployed to help deal with the damage.Vietnamese authorities have warned of possible flooding in low-lying areas. Central Vietnam has already seen record rainfall in the past week which has killed 50...
November 07, 2025

Typhoon barrels toward Cambodia after killing at least 193 in Philippines and Vietnam

Larissa Nery has found herself at the centre of a storm since Rahul Gandhi's press conference on Wednesday
'I thought it was a prank' — How a Brazilian woman became the face of India vote fraud row
RIO DE JANEIRO — A Brazilian hairdresser Larissa Nery, who has been making headlines in India this week after her photograph was splashed over the news in an allegation about alleged election fraud, has told the BBC she initially thought it was all a mistake. Or a prank.But then her social media blew up and people started tagging her on Instagram."At first it was a few random messages. I thought they were mistaking me for someone else," she told the BBC. "Then they sent me the video where my face appeared on a big screen. I thought it was AI or some joke. But then lots of people started messaging at the same time and I realized it was real."Nery, who lives in Belo Horizonte, capital city of southeastern Brazil's Minas Gerais state, and has never been to India, says she searched on...
November 07, 2025

'I thought it was a prank' — How a Brazilian woman became the face of India vote fraud row

China's newest aircraft carrier the Fujian
China launches new aircraft carrier in naval race with the US
BEIJING — China's most advanced aircraft carrier, the Fujian, has entered service days after a grand commissioning ceremony overseen by Chinese leader Xi Jinping, state media said.The Fujian, the country's third warship, is equipped with electromagnetic catapults which will allow planes to be launched at higher speeds.Its launch marked a significant step forward for Beijing, which now has the world's largest navy in terms of sheer number of ships.China has been expanding its navy at breakneck speed under Xi, putting pressure on the United States and its allies to keep up.The Fujian can launch three different types of aircraft with its electromagnetic catapult and flat flight deck, according to state media.The domestically-built vessel can carry planes with heavier weapons...
November 07, 2025

China launches new aircraft carrier in naval race with the US

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