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The conflict in Yemen intensified on Sunday, as government forces launched attacks against Iran-backed Houthi rebels along the Red Sea and Houthis fired into neighboring Saudi Arabia, which supports Yemen’s government. The Yemeni government vowed to send more forces to the Red Sea coast and one official conceded a “painful” defeat last week when Houthis captured the port city of Mokha and an islan...
As the EU faces immense pressure to invest in defence and manage its own security, deep-rooted strategic divisions between France and Germany are surfacing, preventing an effective European approach.
The search for survivors of a capsized ferry in Indonesia has intensified as 17 ships and aircraft from the military, police and other agencies were deployed
A predominantly Muslim region in the southern Philippines held its first parliamentary elections on Monday, seen as a crucial step in the long quest for self-rule after decades of insurgency and violence. Reporting from the region, France 24’s look Jan Camenzind Broomby, takes a look at the vote’s significance, as well as the tensions surrounding election day.
At least two people were killed and 13 others wounded on Sunday, 13 September, when an Israeli airstrike hit a car in Gaza City's Tel al-Hawa neighbourhood, according to local medical sources cited by news agencies. Israel said the strike targeted two Hamas engineers involved in weapons production.
The documentary "NAZA" includes interviews with purported Israeli intelligence officers who claim the systematic use of AI-powered targeting systems in Gaza.
The strike hit a Warsaw-bound train near to the border a short time after another train carrying various foreign dignitaries passed through the same track.
Top European leaders are meeting in Finland to focus on the Arctic
The retrial of three defendants linked to a 2018 terror attack in a supermarket in southern France that left four people dead begins in Paris on Monday. The defendants include the former partner of the attacker himself, who was shot dead by the authorities. France 24’s Luke Shrago has more.
A Hunan restaurant brand from China has become a sensation in the US, yet faces scrutiny at home regarding its once-esteemed title of “Stir-Fried Pork King.” Founded in 2003, Chef Fei has evolved into one of China’s most recognisable Hunan restaurant chains, celebrated for its fiery flavours and signature stir-fried pork dish. The brand now operates over 200 outlets nationwide and reports having s...
Project will prepare volunteers across US to monitor polls, encourage early voting and respond to disinformationThe Democrats intend to train tens of thousands of volunteers to monitor the polls and counter possible voter intimidation under a new plan to protect November’s US midterm elections from anticipated interference from Donald Trump and his allies.The nationwide initiative, dubbed the New ...
Hong Kong’s silver economy is set to become a HK$500 billion (US$63.8 billion) market by 2034, the city’s finance chief has said, urging the elderly care industry to deploy technology and explore cross-border opportunities. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said on Monday that Hong Kong’s ageing population presented both a challenge and a “promising blue ocean” market opportunity for the city, w...
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Calls by US tech leaders for a voluntary slowdown in artificial intelligence development have run into sharp pushback from Chinese researchers and state media, who question whether the proposal is a genuine push for responsibility or an effort to entrench America’s technological lead. The debate intensified on Monday when OpenAI CEO Sam Altman joined a growing chorus of Silicon Valley leaders dema...
Conservationists successfully reintroduced northern bald ibises to Europe after centuries of absence. Young birds were trained to follow microlight aircraft south to Italy for winter. This innovative method helped them relearn ancient migration routes and return independently. By 2011, the birds began returning without human guidance, establishing a self-sustaining colony. Further management inter...
The pipeline disruption comes as Gulf oil exports have already fallen sharply and shipping routes face further threats. With no restart date announced, the impact on deliveries to Europe and Asia depends on how long the shutdown lasts.
The National Park Service is evaluating the possibility of land exchanges on Cumberland Island. The strategy involves acquiring privately owned parcels in exchange for federal lands, which will continue to be protected under conservation restrictions. The agency invites public input regarding the possible environmental repercussions of this initiative, which aims to enhance the management and cons...
In South Australia, a couple stumbled upon a remarkable underground aquifer beneath their land, launching them into the world of fine-water production. Garnering a flawless 100 points from global judges, their bottled water highlights a rising trend in consumer preference for pure, mineral-rich beverages. This phenomenon redefines traditional perceptions of water, transforming it from a mere commo...
In January 2024, homeless man Rhys Wynne-Jones went to a church in England for shelter and asked to play its piano. His performance of Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” went viral. Two years later, he has found a home, performed at charity events, worked with Peter Andre and raised more than £40,000 for homeless charities and other good causes.
Hong Kong’s younger generation of tycoons is becoming increasingly active in the city’s initial public offering market through family offices and private investments. But their investments extend beyond the property and traditional financial sectors associated with their predecessors, into technology and digital finance. Prominent business leaders Cheng Chi-heng of New World Development and Peter ...
Eager to unlock new markets for EU businesses, the European Commission plans to accelerate trade deal ratification by circulating only English versions for approval by EU governments and the European Parliament – but sources told Euronews that Paris is set to oppose the move if it goes ahead.
At least 51 people rescued as search operation continues off the island of Gavnos near Crete.
The parliament isn’t set to meet until late September to elect a new speaker, and then prime ministerSenior figures in the Social Democratic party are meeting this morning with party leader Magdalena Andersson to discuss next steps.The party topped the polls – that is certain – and is most likely to have a first go at forming the next government, but it will have to navigate the complex and often ...
Flooding in West Bengal has led to three deaths, while severe beach erosion has been witnessed in Orange countyFlooding around the city of Malda in the Indian state of West Bengal since Thursday has had a devastating effect. So far, three deaths have been recorded and many areas are still flooded, with numerous villages affected, along with the region of Bhutni. Erosion from the flooding, reported...
Danish pharmaceuticals giant Novo Nordisk, maker of weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, announced on Monday a name change to just Novo, hoping it will be more “memorable and relevant” for clients. The rebrand comes ahead of a strategic presentation on September 21, when executives are to lay out their plan for “a faster, more competitive and increasingly consumer-driven market”. The company is b...
While the results of Sweden's general election remain too close to call, it looks as though the country's center-left opposition may get the chance to form a new government after four years under a right-wing coalition. The runup to the vote was dominated domestic economic issues, including the future of the country's once famously generous welfare state. But Sweden's international financial commi...
Sweden was bracing for a protracted struggle to form a government on Monday after elections results showed a thin and uncertain lead for the left-wing opposition, while the far-right Sweden Democrats lost ground for the first time since entering parliament 16 years ago.
