'Followed Basavaraj's call': Maoist Rupesh on laying down arms; rejects 'traitor' tag;
A surrendered Maoist leader, Rupesh, refutes the ‘traitor’ label, claiming he and others followed slain chief Basavaraj’s directive to cease armed conflict and pursue peace talks. Rupesh alleges current leadership, including Devji, is withholding Basavaraj’s final call from cadres, suggesting a failure to communicate the party’s shift towards ending the insurgency. Source link
British MPs consider motion to strip Prince Andrew of royal titles
It comes amid mounting speculation that King Charles III may force his younger brother out of his long-time home on Windsor Castle. Source link
Chemistry Nobel Prize winner Susumu Kitagawa reveals Japanese research mindset: 'Don’t switch off the light, even…'
Professor Susumu Kitagawa, the 2025 Chemistry Nobel laureate, attributes his groundbreaking work on metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) to a Japanese research tradition of relentless curiosity and discipline. Inspired by academic predecessors and classical philosophy, he embraced an unexpected observation, demonstrating how a prepared mind can transform chance into revolutionary discovery. Source link
Qld is rich in critical minerals. What will it gain from the Trump deal?
A multi-billion-dollar critical minerals partnership between Australia and the US is touted as a landmark industry deal and is expected to speed up projects in minerally rich outback Queensland. Source link
Who is Sami Hamdi? Muslim journalist detained by ICE at San Francisco Airport
British Muslim journalist Sami Hamdi was detained by ICE at San Francisco International Airport after his visa was revoked. Officials stated those supporting terrorism and undermining national security are barred from the US. Hamdi, editor of The International Interest, was reportedly detained due to his criticism of the Israeli government. Source link
Windows Server Update Services bug exploited in the wild
Out-of-band update available from Microsoft. Source link
ASX gained on 'constructive' trade talks, rare earths dumped — as it happened
“Constructive” talks between US and Chinese trade negotiations ahead of a meeting between Trump and Xi have lifted global share markets. Source link
Live: Joyce to snub Nationals meeting as he weighs up his future over net zero
Barnaby Joyce confirms he will skip a meeting of the Nationals today as the former leader weighs up his future with the party over net zero. Follow live. Source link
Ex-Tennessee Rep. Robin Smith sentenced to 8 months in prison in corruption case plea deal
Ex-Tennessee Rep. Robin Smith sentenced to 8 months in prison in corruption case plea deal Source link
N.J.’s controversial bear hunt just killed 368 bears — and it’s not over yet
N.J.’s controversial bear hunt just killed 368 bears — and it’s not over yet Source link