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Plans to strengthen legislation already going through parliament might mean donors having to meet stricter UK residence requirementsAndy Burnham’s government could thwart Reform’s unprecedented £72m donations with retrospective restrictions on political donors that will include tough new residency requirements, ministers have announced.In a move that is likely to set off furious complaints from Ni...
Plans to strengthen legislation already going through parliament might mean donors having to meet stricter UK residence requirementsAndy Burnham’s government could thwart Reform’s unprecedented £72m donations with retrospective restrictions on political donors that will include tough new residency requirements, ministers have announced.In a move that is likely to set off furious complaints from Ni...
Bob Mackie, the fashion designer whose visually provocative Hollywood style defined glamour for the 1970s – including putting Carol Burnett in some of her kookiest get-ups and Cher in her raciest ones – died on Monday. He was 87. “He lived his 87 years to the fullest, fulfilling his dream of being a Fashion and Costume Designer, which is all he ever wanted to do,” read a statement on his social me...
Bob Mackie, the fashion designer whose visually provocative Hollywood style defined glamour for the 1970s – including putting Carol Burnett in some of her kookiest get-ups and Cher in her raciest ones – died on Monday. He was 87. “He lived his 87 years to the fullest, fulfilling his dream of being a Fashion and Costume Designer, which is all he ever wanted to do,” read a statement on his social me...
The companies had accused Apple of favouring OpenAI’s ChatGPT over rival AI chatbots.
Iran and Oman delayed a meeting to discuss control of the Strait of Hormuz as fighting between Iran's Houthi allies and Saudi Arabia raises the stakes for global energy markets.
Turkish police fired tear gas at pro-LGBTQ demonstrators in the western city of Izmir on Monday, as activists protested a nationwide crackdown that saw dozens arrested over the weekend in a campaign authorities described as defending traditional family values.
Turkish police fired tear gas at pro-LGBTQ demonstrators in the western city of Izmir on Monday, as activists protested a nationwide crackdown that saw dozens arrested over the weekend in a campaign authorities described as defending traditional family values.
Cal Fire official says Sunday was ‘big turning point’ to reduce blaze in Lake county, now 30% containedFirefighters made progress toward containing northern California’s Lucas fire, state officials said on Sunday.Fire officials are still investigating the cause of the fire, which has burned more than 4,120 acres across Lake and Mendocino counties. The fire was 30% contained by Monday morning, acco...
Without immediate donations, shelter and aid relief supplies could be depleted by the end of the month, says IOM.
Memorial services were held for at least 28 children who were killed after a fire spread to their school in DR Congo.
Football players, fans, managers, and experts call for more accountability and less reliance on VAR for crucial calls.
Yemen's Houthis launched a fresh barrage of missile and drone attacks on Saudi military targets on Monday, as Iran denied any involvement in the country's revived civil war. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Dr H. A. Hellyer, Senior Fellow in Geopolitics, International Security, and Middle East Studies at the Royal United Services Institute, says that Iran and its non-state proxies "remain to b...
Mehdi Hijaouy was reportedly forced into exile following a conflict with some of his intelligence colleagues in Morocco.
Lawsuit accuses university of ‘deliberate indifference’ and failure to respond to ‘persistent and coordinated harassment’Mahmoud Khalil announced on Monday that he’s sued Columbia University, accusing the New York City school he attended of a years-long history of anti-Palestinian discrimination, indifference to harassment, and retaliation.Khalil, a US green card holder of Palestinian descent, was...
US president says current oversight is adequate and regulations could allow China to win AI competition.
Paris seeks to remove Usmanov from the sanctions list in an apparent quid-pro-quo move to secure the release of detained French nationals.
Donald Trump Jr.'s new wife, Bettina, is confirming that her May wedding weekend celebration was partially funded by a man with close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Perez Hilton has reduced the asking price of his 6,600-square-foot Las Vegas mansion by $350,000, from $4.25 million to $3.9 million. Hilton listed the six-bedroom home in June after moving to Miami with his three children. The property includes six en-suite bedrooms, a detached casita, multigenerational suite, pool and outdoor entertaining space.
Cleveland’s near-East Side lost most of its population, falling from nearly 100,000 residents in the 1960s to fewer than 20,000 today. The city now plans 200 new homes through its Housing Innovation District, backed by $2 million in state funding. A tax increment financing plan could generate up to $182 million over 30 years for streets, sewers, parks and other improvements.
Ministry of Defence says person, who has yet to be identified, died in road traffic incident not believed to be result of hostile actionA member of the UK armed forces has been killed in a crash in Ukraine, the Ministry of Defence said.The person, who has not yet been named, died in a road traffic incident on Saturday. It is understood the incident was not a result of hostile action. Continue read...
Twelve European countries meeting in Finland on Monday urged the European Union to beef up its presence in the Arctic, a geopolitical battleground caught between Russia and US President Donald Trump. FRANCE 24's Eliza Herbert reports.
President condemns what he claims is a ‘sick conspiracy’ amid global tech selloff following CEOs calls for slowing pace of developmentSign up for the Breaking News US emailDonald Trump has claimed there is a “SICK conspiracy” against artificial intelligence and data centers in response to the growing calls for greater checks on AI development.“The only control or ‘guardrails’ that AI needs is a ST...
Once a bustling mining site, Dalhalla is now a stunning open-air concert venue nestled in an abandoned Swedish quarry. Renowned for its outstanding natural acoustics discovered in 1991, this breathtaking locale invites performers and audiences alike to bask in the unique ambiance created by limestone walls shaped by an ancient meteorite impact. Annually, it enchants over 100,000 visitors, adding t...
Ukraine’s battlefield “kill zones,” where leaving your bunker can mean death by Russian drone within minutes, look set to grow swiftly as the war drives breathtaking technological advancements, former Google CEO Eric Schmidt has warned.
What started as a simple backyard play area vision transformed into a stunning treehouse sanctuary. Priced at $325,000, this remarkable creation boasts a pirate ship and an exciting zipline. Meticulously designed by professional engineers, the treehouse prioritizes safety and the health of the trees. Its multi-tiered layout offers cozy lofts perfect for family bonding and unforgettable gatherings,...
Djibouti humanitarian situation worsens as Yemenis seek refuge
The Istanbul carrier permanently axed Luanda, along with four other African routes, becoming the latest international airline to exit the Angolan capital since its new airport opened in 2023. The facility was built for 15 million annual passengers but handled fewer than 800,000 in 2025.
Central bank chief says continent’s AI dependency could give trade partners unprecedented leverage in negotiationsEurope must develop its own AI technology and build more datacentres in order to nullify the threat of being cut off by the US or China, according to the president of the European Central Bank.Christine Lagarde said the continent needed AI models – the technology that powers AI tools s...
NATO chief Rutte insists Western allies will not be intimidated by Russian attacks meant to 'scare' them off.
