Turkish authorities launch crackdown on LGBTQ+, HIV support groups
The raids targeted both current and former members of multiple prominent LGBTQ+ rights and HIV awareness groups. The organizations’ websites were also blocked.
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Six dead and 129 missing after ferry capsizes off Indonesia's Java Island
A rescue official said emergency crews faced waves of up to 2.5 metres as they fought to reach the ferry amid "extremely risky" conditions.
In 1876, Los Angeles built the Perry House; 99 years later it was moved to Heritage Square
Los Angeles' historic Perry Mansion celebrated its 150th anniversary by opening its second floor. This rare access allowed visitors to see preserved 19th-century rooms and raise funds. The grand Victorian residence was built in 1876 for businessman William Hayes Perry. Preservationists saved the mansion from demolition in 1975 and moved it to Heritage Square Museum. Funds raised will support ongoi...
Indonesia: Second ferry disaster in five days
At least one person has died and more than 100 people remain missing after a ferry carrying 243 people sank in rough weather between the Indonesian islands of Java and Borneo. The disaster is the second major ferry accident in the region in five days, renewing concerns over safety standards, overcrowding and maintenance.
Missile crisis: The hard truths about America's military arsenal
The war with Iran was launched more than six months ago, and shows no signs of ending. In the early days of the conflict, the United States fired off thousands of long-range, precision-guided missiles. Now, with its arsenal depleted, the Pentagon is faced with the stark prospect of not having enough high-tech weapons to sustain a conflict against a true military power like China, and has ordered t...
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Yemen: Fighting escalates around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait
Fighting is escalating in Yemen after Iran-backed Houthi forces seized strategic territory around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, prompting counterstrikes by government forces and reported Saudi air raids. The Houthis also claimed attacks inside southern Saudi Arabia and threatened to disrupt shipping through the key maritime chokepoint, raising fears for regional security and global trade.
Swedish far-right eyes role in government
As Sweden heads into a closely fought election, the far right is gaining ground by tapping into concerns over crime and security, issues that some voters increasingly associate with migration. On FRANCE 24, Stockholm University sociologist Zeth Isaksson said the movement has also softened its image in recent years, making it more acceptable to a broader electorate, while also cautioning against ov...
How Israel’s destruction of south Lebanon is making displacement permanent
With lost livelihoods, destroyed homes and little security, many displaced Lebanese are facing an entrenched reality.
Ukraine drone strikes kill four as Russia attacks close to Poland border
Russia says four people killed in Ukrainian strikes as both sides continue to attack each other with waves of drones.
Le Pen kicks off presidential election campaign amid party tensions
It comes amid reported friction between Le Pen and Jordan Bardella, the president of the National Rally party.
Supplier to end classroom lunch portioning at Sha Tin school after 39 fall ill
A lunch supplier will stop portioning meals in classrooms at a Hong Kong primary school following a suspected food poisoning outbreak that hit 39 pupils and staff members last week. Danny Catering Service said in a statement on Sunday to its school partners, parents and teachers that the incident was “isolated” and linked to the school’s portioning arrangement, and did not affect its services at o...
Supplier to end classroom lunch portioning at Sha Tin primary after 39 fall ill
A lunch supplier will stop portioning meals in classrooms at a Hong Kong primary school following a suspected food poisoning outbreak that hit 39 pupils and staff members last week. Danny Catering Service said in a statement on Sunday to its school partners, parents and teachers that the incident was “isolated” and linked to the school’s portioning arrangement, and did not affect its services at o...
Philippines holding historic election in Muslim autonomous region
Voters in an autonomous southern Philippine region will cast their ballots on Monday in the region’s first parliamentary elections, seen as a crucial step in the quest for self-determination and lasting peace after decades of insurgency and violence. The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, or BARMM, covers five provinces, three cities and 63 villages across eight special geographic ar...
Director who oversaw Grenfell cost-cutting given senior council housing role
Fire survivors and bereaved urge Barnet Group to ‘reconsider’ appointment of Laura Johnson, who pushed for cheaper contractorGrenfell survivors and bereaved relatives have criticised the “outrageous decision” to hire a director who oversaw cost-cutting at Grenfell Tower in a £150,000-a-year senior council housing role.Laura Johnson, the director of housing at the Royal Borough of Kensington and Ch...
Does Beijing need AI talent in ‘public opinion war’ over South China Sea?
A leading South China Sea analyst has urged Chinese think tanks to recruit AI talent for the “public opinion war” over the disputed waters. Wu Shicun, the founding president of China’s National Institute for South China Sea Studies, said Chinese humanities and social science research had traditionally operated in a “lone-wolf” fashion and lacked interdisciplinary diversity. “The situation in the S...
Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor: the future according to end times fascism – video
In a new video, Klein and Taylor outline a ominous evolution taking shape on the far right – and how to stay loyal to this planet and each otherFeatured essay: The end times fascists are plotting their escape from our world. Our mission is clearAn ominous evolution is under way on the far right. It is a dangerous shift that is linked to our era of existential crises, defined by its pandemics, clim...
Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor: the future according to end times fascism
In a new video, Klein and Taylor outline a ominous evolution taking shape on the far right – and how to stay loyal to this planet and each otherThe end times fascists are plotting their escape from our world. Our mission is clearAn ominous evolution is under way on the far right. It is a dangerous shift that is linked to our era of existential crises, defined by its pandemics, climate emergencies,...
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Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: America's missile arsenal; Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei on the development of AI; fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg; testing the ethical boundaries of surrogacy; uncovering a Holocaust survival story; the allure of shipwrecks; and the annual Pumpkin Festival in Morton, Ill.
Six dead, 130 missing after Indonesian ferry capsizes in Java Sea
Ships and helicopters are searching for those missing from the Virgo Transport 8 ship, which had encountered bad weather.
Six dead, 107 rescued after Indonesian ferry capsizes in Java Sea
Ships and helicopters are searching for the remaining 130 missing people from the Virgo Transport 8 ship, which had encountered bad weather.
The Iran war reveals the limits of BRICS
The bloc struggles to translate its economic weight into geopolitical sway. But there may be a silver lining to it.
Radio France staff strike over appointment of far-right weekly editor
Staff at public broadcaster Radio France began a two-day strike on Sunday over the appointment of Charles Sapin, deputy editor-in-chief at far-right weekly Valeurs Actuelles. Unions accuse Sapin of promoting far-right ideas ahead of next spring's presidential election, while management has defended the appointment in the name of pluralism.
The Houthis’ escalation in Yemen could flop
The Houthis and Iran are seeking to gain leverage, but they may instead get a unified front in the Red Sea.
Hong Kong teen battling rare disease creates AI avatar to ensure his story lives on
A Hong Kong teenager with a rare muscle-wasting disease has created an AI version of himself, hoping the digital twin can continue sharing his life story and message of perseverance even after he is gone. Chen Tsz-kin, 17, unveiled “AI Tsz-kin” at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) on Sunday, weeks before his 18th birthday – an age the student said he had long feared reaching because he was once to...
Hong Kong teen with fatal disease creates AI avatar to ensure his story lives on
A Hong Kong teenager with a rare muscle-wasting disease has created an AI version of himself, hoping the digital twin can continue sharing his life story and message of perseverance even after he is gone. Chen Tsz-kin, 17, unveiled “AI Tsz-kin” at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) on Sunday, weeks before his 18th birthday – an age the student said he had long feared reaching because he was once to...
Canada explores ‘associate member’ status with EU amid US trade tensions
Canada explores becoming an associate member of the European Union. Prime Minister Mark Carney seeks stronger economic and strategic ties with the bloc. This move comes as Canada's trade relationship with the United States has worsened. Discussions focus on free movement of goods, services, and workers. Deeper cooperation is also being considered in energy and technology sectors.
Surging inflation puts interest rates back in focus as policymakers meet in Japan, US and UK
Iran war and turbulent global bond markets add to pressure as rate decisions loom this week in major western economiesEconomics viewpoint: perilous UK economic conditions trace back to TrumpCentral bankers in economies including the US, Japan and the UK will face a moment of truth this week, as surging inflation raises the prospect of higher interest rates.Policymakers in all three countries will ...
Manchester United 0-1 Manchester City: Premier League – as it happened
All the updates from our live text commentary stream coverage as Erling Haaland settles the controversial derby.