Police release images of six men sought after violent disorder in Portsmouth
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Police release images of six men sought after violent disorder in Portsmouth

Hampshire and Isle of Wight force says it wants to speak to men in connection with anti-migrant unrest that left seven officers injuredPolice have released images of six men they would like to speak to after violent disorder in Portsmouth last week that left seven officers injured.About 200 people gathered at Eastney Marina on Sunday night after a small boat carrying asylum seekers arrived on the ...

Mecca Pact, but no troops yet: Pak expresses 'solidarity' with Saudi after Houthi attacks
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Mecca Pact, but no troops yet: Pak expresses 'solidarity' with Saudi after Houthi attacks

Pakistan voiced strong solidarity with Saudi Arabia following recent Houthi attacks. These strikes threaten regional peace and could disrupt global energy supplies. Prime Minister Sharif discussed these issues with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The recent Houthi advances have also intensified concerns over Red Sea shipping routes. A mutual-defense pact between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and T...

France's far-right Marine Le Pen kicks off 2027 presidential campaign
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France's far-right Marine Le Pen kicks off 2027 presidential campaign

In France, Marine Le Pen has launched her presidential campaign with a rally in Hénin-Beaumont this Sunday, despite wearing an electronic tag following her recent conviction. On FRANCE 24, international affairs editor Oliver Farry explains why she remains the frontrunner in the polls despite her weakened legal position, pointing to her long-standing national profile, the appeal of her "national pr...

Four dead in Louisiana stabbing spree as police search for person of interest

Four dead in Louisiana stabbing spree as police search for person of interest

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Sheriff’s office identifies Kaegan Jude Solet, 47, as person of interest after series of stabbings in Houma leaves four deadPolice are searching for a person of interest after a series of stabbings in Houma, Louisiana, left at least four people dead and another person in critical condition in hospital.The Terrebonne parish sheriff’s office identified Kaegan Jude Solet, 47, as a person of interest,...

MOTELX ends 20th edition with awards for Nordic cinema

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Portugal's scariest festival wrapped up with the Méliès d'Argent for best European feature going to a Danish film set in 19th-century Faroe Islands, and tributes to Solveig Nordlund and Julie Corman.

How could Reform UK spend its £72m of new billionaire donations?

How could Reform UK spend its £72m of new billionaire donations?

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Harborne and Delo’s cash could buy a massive head start in an election, but spending big has possible pitfalls Nigel Farage once said he could spend his £5m gift from Christopher Harborne on Ferraris if he wanted to, given its unconditional nature.With the new donations to his party from Harborne and his fellow crypto billionaire Ben Delo of £72m over the past weekend alone, Farage’s party now has...

How Monty Don turned a 2-acre field into a garden millions love

How Monty Don turned a 2-acre field into a garden millions love

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Monty Don is stepping down from Gardeners' World after 23 years. He transformed his private garden, Longmeadow, into a nationally recognized space. Viewers watched his garden evolve over three decades of television. Don learned to observe his land before making any changes. Gardening provides a sense of purpose, freedom, and empowerment for people.

The race to make AI safer

The race to make AI safer

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As AI leaders warn that the technology is advancing faster than our ability to control it, Donald Trump has dismissed some of those concerns as exaggerated. On FRANCE 24, AI philosophy professor Raphaël Millière said this summer's real-world AI security incident shows the risks are no longer hypothetical, while stressing that it does not mean "AI will kill us all". Instead, he argues the priority ...

Trump reiterates $5,000 ‘dividend’ pledge if Republicans win midterms

Trump reiterates $5,000 ‘dividend’ pledge if Republicans win midterms

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Plan to give US adults $5,000 has been greeted with incredulity across the political spectrum as well as outrageDonald Trump on Sunday doubled down on his controversial pledge to give US adults a $5,000 “dividend” if his Republican ⁠party keeps control of Congress after November’s midterm elections.The plan has been greeted with expressions of incredulity across the US political spectrum as well a...

Sweden general election: close race as far right eyes role in government – Europe live

Sweden general election: close race as far right eyes role in government – Europe live

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Country heads to the polls as latest polling shows 0.3-point gap between left and right wing blocsin StockholmWe kick off our coverage of the 2026 Swedish parliamentary election which could see the far right enter government for the first time if the country’s rightwing parties can form a majority – or a new centre-left government take control instead.“In 2022, the current prime minister, Ulf Kris...

Surfing: France tests Olympic venue ahead of LA 2028

Surfing: France tests Olympic venue ahead of LA 2028

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With the Lexus Trestles Pro underway in California, the French surfing team is using the future Los Angeles 2028 Olympic venue for its first full-scale training camp. Led by reigning Olympic champion Kauli Vaast, the squad is testing both its sporting preparation and team logistics as it builds towards defending France's medal success from Paris 2024.

Reform’s Robert Jenrick ‘very confident’ £72m donations are ‘perfectly legal’ – as it happened

Reform’s Robert Jenrick ‘very confident’ £72m donations are ‘perfectly legal’ – as it happened

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Party’s economic spokesperson says donations are a ‘breakthrough moment’ as Labour’s Angela Rayner warns of possible retrospective actionReform UK’s £72m donations may be caught by new bill, Rayner suggestsChristopher Harborne matches £36m Reform donation of Ben DeloAnalysis: Donations of £72m make Reform’s prospects both rosier and riskierWill also point out here that across the Sunday politics s...

Crossbench MPs launch push to stop Australian military exports being used in human rights breaches

Crossbench MPs launch push to stop Australian military exports being used in human rights breaches

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‘Red lines’ legislation would forbid defence equipment technology or services being used, includes parts for F-35 fighter jetsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastCrossbench MPs including David Pocock and Sophie Scamps will put pressure on the Albanese government to ban Australian goods from being used by the Israeli military – including for F-35 fighter jets – by introducing...

As Japan’s yen peaks, is the era of budget-friendly trips coming to an end for Australian travellers?

As Japan’s yen peaks, is the era of budget-friendly trips coming to an end for Australian travellers?

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The currency has now reached its highest level against the US and Australian dollars in six monthsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIn the unpredictable world of global currency markets, there has been one safe bet: that the Japanese yen would continue its relentless decline.In recent weeks, that trade has started to unravel after Tokyo and Washington intervened to support...