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DIVIDED KINGDOM? Why Scotland, Wales and Ireland want to 'leave' the UK

Is the United Kingdom going to become divided? For perhaps the first time in their history, Ireland, Scotland and Wales are led by parties and politicians who want to change their nations’ relationship with the UK, a sort of Brexit, if you will, except this was never how Brexit was supposed to work.

How EU leaders are reacting to Canada associate membership proposal

Aside from critical minerals, energy and defence equipment, European Union officials also hailed some of Canada's most popular exports - Celine Dion and TV show Heated Rivalry.

Mbappé draws fire from right wing in France, Spain over Ceuta t-shirt controversy

Real Madrid's French forward Kylian Mbappé is facing mounting criticism by Spanish and French conservative and far-right politicians for partially obscuring a t-shirt supporting residents of Ceuta, Spain's territory bordering Morocco grappling with a migration crisis. Mbappé said he wore the t-shirt rolled up to show solidarity with "all the immigrants who have lost their lives".

Real Madrid's Mbappé draws criticism from far right over Ceuta t-shirt controversy

Real Madrid's forward Kylian Mbappé has been heavily criticized by Spanish and French far right politicians for refusing to fully wear a t-shirt supporting residents of Ceuta, a Spanish territory bordering Morocco grappling with a migration crisis. Mbappé said he wore the t-shirt partially rolled up to show solidarity with "all the immigrants who have lost their lives".

Mbappe draws political fire over Ceuta t-shirt controversy

Kylian Mbappe has come under mounting criticism from conservative and far-right politicians in Spain and France after the Real Madrid forward declined to fully wear a t-shirt supporting residents of Ceuta, Spain's north African exclave grappling with a migration crisis.

‘Kosovo’s moves towards Israel are the price of aligning with US policy’

Kosovo's decision to join a US-led Gaza force exposes the pull of its alliance with Washington, according to analysts.

UN experts say grounds to believe US committed war crimes in Iran strikes

The US has not acknowledged carrying out February's deadly strikes on a primary school in Minab and a sports complex in Lamerd.

Hyrox athlete apologises for continuing race after soiling herself

Joanna Wietrzyk has also forfeited her win in the fitness competition after competing last week.

Watch: Carney backs closer EU ties, draws applause at European Parliament

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called for a historic deepening of ties between Canada and the European Union, arguing that a changing geopolitical order is pushing the two sides towards a closer strategic alliance.

Indian-origin former childcare worker accused of molesting children in Georgia offered plea deal to escape life plus 122 years in jail

Scotland halts new hyperscale AI data centre approvals amid environmental concerns

The move comes as Scotland sees a surge in proposed data centres linked to the global AI boom. More than 20 large facilities have been proposed, including one project in Fife, in eastern Scotland, that has been described as potentially the second largest in the world.

New wild cat species is identified for first time in 100 years, researchers say

Researchers say they’ve identified a new species of wild cat previously unknown to science. The Tilcayo tiger cat is smaller than a typical house cat and lives in the Bolivian cloud forest.

What are all the sanctions Iran is under?

Iran has faced a torrent of international sanctions since the 1979 revolution - here's what's in place right now.

Tony Burke rejects farmers’ claims that immigration changes will increase food prices

Farming lobby says shoppers will see emptier shelves and higher prices because of restrictions on backpackersGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastThe farming lobby’s claim that immigration rule changes will increase food prices for households is wrong, Tony Burke has said, describing moves to speed up processing of backpacker visas as a positive step for agriculture.Burke unv...

Amid claims of ‘mass migration’, Labor hopes a measured approach will take the hot air out of the debate

The country’s migration settings have become a source of discontent – but will Tony Burke’s approach be seen as the right mix?Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTony Burke has promised to make Labor’s existing migration policy work better rather than announcing a dramatic cut in numbers, arguing that populist promises to slash net overseas migration will “trash Australian s...

How a Saudi pipeline attack is putting Europe’s oil security to the test

A prolonged disruption to Saudi supplies could force European refiners to scramble for alternative grades, potentially raising their costs or cutting fuel output. A shortage of diesel could quickly translate into higher costs for haulers, farmers, businesses and consumers.

Hong Kong to legislate against persistent child sexual abuse and ‘cyberflashing’

Hong Kong authorities have said they will legislate against persistent sexual abuse of children and the act of sending images of genitals to others online without consent after consulting the public. In a consultation report published on Thursday, the Security Bureau stated that with the city’s two professional legal associations expressing broad support for a dedicated law targeting persistent ch...

Amnesty accuses Iran of crimes against humanity

Amnesty International has accused Iranian authorities of committing crimes against humanity during the 2022 Woman, Life, Freedom crackdown, saying more than 500 people, including 71 children, were killed and that the violence disproportionately targeted Kurdish and Baluchi communities. The rights group is urging the UN General Assembly to create an international justice mechanism, arguing that man...

Amnesty accuses Iran of crimes against humanity

Amnesty International has accused Iranian authorities of committing crimes against humanity during the 2022 Woman, Life, Freedom crackdown, saying more than 500 people, including 71 children, were killed and that the violence disproportionately targeted Kurdish and Baluchi communities. The rights group is urging the UN General Assembly to create an international justice mechanism, arguing that man...

Terror groups take advantage of AI developments

Amid recent warnings by AI leaders over the risks of rapid tech development, Leigh Kiniry reports on how terrorist groups take advantage of AI.

Houthis claim Saudi F-15 kill as Yemen fighting escalates

Yemen's Houthi rebels have released footage they say shows the wreckage of a Saudi F-15 fighter jet, which, if confirmed, would mark the first fighter jet they have shot down. The claim comes as fighting escalates in Yemen, with the Houthis expanding their control around the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait and the UN urging both sides to return to negotiations.

Houthis claim Saudi F-15 kill as Yemen fighting escalates

Yemen's Houthi rebels have released footage they say shows the wreckage of a Saudi F-15 fighter jet, which, if confirmed, would mark the first fighter jet they have shot down. The claim comes as fighting escalates in Yemen, with the Houthis expanding their control around the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait and the UN urging both sides to return to negotiations.

Carney pushes Canada-EU ties beyond trade

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney used his address to the European Parliament to signal that Ottawa wants to deepen its partnership with the EU beyond trade, expanding cooperation on energy, AI, space and payment sovereignty, while also seeking to join the Erasmus programme. FRANCE 24's Dave Keating explains how the push reflects Canada's broader strategy to build stronger alliances beyond the U...

Carney pushes Canada-EU ties beyond trade

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney used his address to the European Parliament to signal that Ottawa wants to deepen its partnership with the EU beyond trade, expanding cooperation on energy, AI, space and payment sovereignty, while also seeking to join the Erasmus programme. FRANCE 24's Dave Keating explains how the push reflects Canada's broader strategy to build stronger alliances beyond the U...

'We must 'force' social media to redesign harmful algorithms, platforms that fuel addictive behavior

Charles Pellegrin is pleased to welcome Hannah Storey, Head of Children and Young People’s Digital Rights at Amnesty International. Digital spaces can provide even young people with community, self-expression, education and opportunities for activism. The deeper problem, she warns, lies in the architecture of the platforms themselves: the algorithms, infinite scrolling and other engagement mechani...