Japan’s Okinawa calls for review of US forces pact after killing

Assembly on the island, where tens of thousands of US soldiers are stationed, seeks change after Marine arrested.
As Putin Wages Shadow War, Europe Looks for a Way to Hit Back

Moscow has used tactics of fear and ambiguity to try to divide NATO and limit support for Ukraine. But how should Europe retaliate? And how hard?
Cars torched and shops looted as anti-migrant violence erupts in South Africa

South Africa has experienced recurrent outbreaks of violence, often targeting migrants from neighbouring countries.
LeBron James stars in NBA preseason debut but Nets defeat 76ers

All-time leading scorer LeBron James makes 76ers debut following LA Lakers switch in NBA preseason, but Nets claim win.
Labour fends off Green party to win Holborn and St Pancras byelection
Victory by Sagal Abdi-Wali in north London seat will reassure Andy Burnham in high-stakes battle for left of British politicsHolborn and St Pancras byelection – live updatesLabour has seen off the Greens to win the Hol…
OpenAI projected to bring in $20bn less in revenue than expected
Questions raised over AI growth as ChatGPT maker forecasts this year’s revenue at $50bn, way below the $70bn signalled beforeBusiness live – latest updatesOpenAI has revealed that it is making about $20bn less in pro…
US ICE releases Kashmiri filmmaker Arfat Sheikh from custody

Award-winning filmmaker, detained last month, is released on bond with next hearing set for October 27, campaign says.
Three years after October 7, prolonged war takes its toll on Israelis

Children’s psychiatric emergency visits have more than doubled in Israel, study shows.
Why has Iraq decided to ban online map service Waze?

Iraq plans to ban Waze, citing Israeli origins, and suggests alternatives like Google Maps or local app in development.
Palantir’s Tom Watson says ‘mob rule’ must not dictate awarding of government contracts
Former Labour deputy leader says tech firm would work with a Reform UK government on immigration crackdownsTom Watson, the former Labour deputy leader who recently joined Palantir, has warned against “mob rule” when …