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Derek Jeter's former mansion in Tampa sits empty and neglected, now in the hands of a cryptocurrency trust. Previously leased by Tom Brady, plans for its demolition were drawn but have lapsed without execution. The future of this luxurious waterfront property remains uncertain, as new permits have yet to be authorized, leaving it as a mystifying relic of the past.
US President Donald Trump threatened on Wednesday to cut trade with the European Union after the bloc proposed to make Canada its first ever associate member. "I think it's laughable," Trump told reporters when asked about the plan. "If they do that, if I think it's at all a hostile act, I will put very serious tariffs or stop trading with Europe, on many things." FRANCE 24's Christopher Guly repo...
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that there had been “major progress” towards establishing an American military base in Poland, after Warsaw said it was holding talks with Washington on the issue. “Thanks to the bold leadership of my friend, Karol Nawrocki, President of Poland, major progress is being made toward establishing a U.S. Army base in Poland,” Trump said on social media. “If t...
The US health secretary added that he would’ve made sweeping changes ‘on day one’ but he had to follow the lawAs the death toll from the worst measles outbreak in decades rises, Robert F Kennedy Jr headlined the Washington DC conference of the anti-vaccine organization Children’s Health Defense, which he led for nearly two decades.“Let me be clear. You have a strong and steadfast friend at the Whi...
Toronto residents tell the BBC they are excited by the possibility of working and studying in the EU.
People the BBC spoke to are excited by the prospect of working and studying in the EU, a suggestion Carney made this week.
"There was thunderous applause for Mark Carney, a standing ovation, the centrist MEPs all loved him, the far-left MEPs also really liked it. But guess who didn't like this speech today? The far-right. Far-Right MEPs were grumbling about Mark Carney's presence and even when he started his speech one, a far-right MEP started chanting U-S-A! U-S-A!" FRANCE 24's Dave Keating reports on Mark Carney's s...
Warsaw also says it scrambled military planes in response to a Russian attack in western Ukraine, close to its border.
Police say a British woman kidnapped in the southern African nation of Malawi last week has been rescued
The assailant sprayed vinegar at Ilhan Omar, admitting political motives were behind the assault at a townhall.
Prime Minister Donald Tusk outlined in the Sejm the "most likely" scenario for the months ahead, warning of serious events and hybrid attacks on Poland and other Ukraine backers.
Queensland's Fitzroy River has been selected for the 2032 Games, despite concerns over the course - and its inhabitants.
Rescuers in Nepal have recovered four bodies from a flooded hydropower tunnel in Chilime.
Houthi leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi pledges to defend Mecca and other Islamic holy sites.
Investigation finds no evidence of Russia's claims that Ukrainian attacks hit the nuclear power plant.
Mark Rutte said Britain will need to steadily increase defence spending to meet Nato target of 3.5% of GDP by 2035Britain needs to show “a credible path” of annual increases in its defence budgets to meet a Nato target of spending nearly £30bn more on the military by the middle of the next decade, the head of the alliance said on Thursday.Mark Rutte, Nato’s secretary general, said that Britain cou...
The EU laid out plans Thursday for strict age limits for children to access social media, games and AI assistants -- and on forcing companies to make platforms safe before minors use them. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Lisa Dittmer, Researcher, Children and Young People’s Digital Rights at Amnesty International, says that "the harms have come to outweigh the benefits of social media and it ...
Selling for $2.8 million, a remarkable Harlem townhouse that was once the abode of legendary musician Bob Dylan marks a notable real estate transaction. Located on the iconic Strivers' Row, this 1893 Renaissance Revival home, crafted by McKim, Mead & White, features four levels. The previous renovations respected its original architectural style, showcasing a rising interest in residences that...
Frankfurt grapples with a rare malaria outbreak tied to air travel, marking three deaths in recent months.
Grand jury indicts Jesse Calhoun, 41, on charge of first-degree manslaughter in the death of Elizabeth GibsonAn Oregon man accused of killing five women has been indicted in connection with the death of a sixth woman, officials announced this week.Jesse Calhoun was indicted by a grand jury on a charge of first-degree manslaughter in the death of Elizabeth “Libby” Gibson, said the Multnomah county ...
Grand jury indicts Jesse Calhoun, 41, on charge of first-degree manslaughter in the death of Elizabeth GibsonAn Oregon man accused of killing five women has been indicted in connection with the death of a sixth woman, officials announced this week.Jesse Calhoun was indicted by a grand jury on a charge of first-degree manslaughter in the death of Elizabeth “Libby” Gibson, said the Multnomah county ...
A Kentucky farmer discovered over 800 Civil War-era gold and silver coins. This extraordinary hoard, valued at more than three million dollars, was found buried. The collection included rare 1863 Double Eagle gold coins, highly prized by collectors. Historical context suggests the coins were hidden during the dangerous Civil War period. Private buyers eventually purchased the entire collection fro...
Critics say Serbia's military ties with Israel are rising significantly.
Students required to disclose information if they wish to make up swimming days lost because of their periodsA Michigan high school is facing scrutiny after parents raised concerns over a gym class policy requiring female students to disclose information about their menstrual cycles if they want to make up swimming days missed because of their periods.Under the policy, which appears in a Lakeview ...
India has warned Washington that new measures to levy tariffs over the purchase of Russian oil could impact bilateral ties, the South Asian nation's foreign ministry said on Thursday, hours after the U.S. made a new move to punish such buyers. Earlier in the day, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a sweeping sanctions and tariff bill intended to increase economic pressure on Russia over i...
US officials met representatives of Yemen's Houthis in Oman over the weekend, five sources familiar with the matter said, days after the Iran-backed militia seized a strategic stretch of the Red Sea coast in a sweeping offensive that routed Saudi-backed forces. U.S. President Donald Trump has so far rebuffed pleas from the Saudis for military support fighting the Houthis. FRANCE 24's Fraser Jac...
In latest extracts from upcoming memoir, Diana’s brother suggests some in Buckingham Palace were ‘relieved’ at her deathThe brother of the late Diana, Princess of Wales, has claimed in published extracts of his new memoir that King Charles sounded “giddily elated – like a lottery winner” in a phone call to him immediately after her death.Earl Spencer also says he believed Buckingham Palace wanted ...
