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Tate brothers to remain in US jail as they fight extradition to UK

A federal judge denied them bail, saying the dual US-UK citizens' wealth and frequent international travel "constitute quintessential flight risks".

EU gives Spain 115 mn euros aid over Ceuta crisis

The EU on Wednesday said it was granting Spain 115 million euros ($130 million) in emergency aid to help bolster border security and assist returns after the massive migrant rush into the north African exclave. More than 70,000 migrants crossed into Spanish territory from Morocco on July 30 and 31 in an unprecedented rush that left scores dead, most by drowning as they tried to swim around a break...

Republicans put Trump center stage in US midterms gamble

US Republicans open an extraordinary midterm convention in Dallas on Wednesday betting that putting Donald Trump at the center of their campaign can rescue a party facing grim election forecasts -- despite the president's deeply negative approval ratings. FRANCE 24's Monte Francis explains.

Chen Ziyi Death Details: Mukbang star dies at 24 after health warning; raises concern over extreme eating

Chen Ziyi, known online as Ganfan Yingying, was a 24-year-old Chinese mukbang creator with about 1.2 million followers. She died on August 17, 2026, days after revealing that her potassium level had dropped to 2.3 mmol/L. Chen had spoken about purging after extreme eating sessions. Her parents confirmed her death but did not disclose an official cause.

Why are borrowing costs rising across the world?

Rising bond yields are lifting borrowing costs for governments, businesses and households across the global economy.

US records hottest summer in 132 years

The United States had its hottest summer since records began, says NOAA, with August also setting a new heat record.

Zelenskyy's plane 'almost hit' by drone en route to Oslo, Norway PM says

Zelenskyy travelled from Moldova to Oslo to attend the funeral of Norway's King Harald V.

Dan Houser Net Worth In 2026: Rockstar co-founder hits $250m; GTA success fuels fortune

Dan Houser, a co-founder of Rockstar Games, built an impressive $250 million fortune thanks to the immense popularity of games like Grand Theft Auto, which he helped create. After two decades of leading the studio's creative vision, he departed in 2020. His significant investments in real estate highlight his financial success, and with the anticipated launch of Grand Theft Auto 6, additional reve...

Man in Swindon charged with assisting Russian intelligence agency

Joshua Cammidge, 31, arrested after investigation led by counter-terrorism policing LondonA man has been charged with offences related to national security as part of an ongoing investigation led by counter-terrorism policing (CTP) London, according to the Metropolitan police.Joshua Cammidge, 31, was arrested at an address in Swindon on Friday 4 September by CTP London officers, who were supported...

Trump to address midterm convention after Qatar-gifted plane delayed by emergency-slide check – live

President to give speeches on both days of unconventional gathering in Dallas; president boards Air Force One after crew inspects the slide Republicans look to ‘midterm convention’ to overcome Trump unpopularitySign up for US Breaking News emailStefany Shaheen, the daughter of a longtime New Hampshire senator and former governor, has won the Democratic nomination in the race for Chris Pappas’s for...

Breathing depends on a cylinder: Gaza faces medical oxygen crisis

Only 12 of Gaza's 34 oxygen-generation stations remain operational, worsening the health crisis in the besieged enclave.

Zelenskyy’s plane ‘almost hit’ by drone on way to Oslo, Norwegian PM says

Jonas ​Gahr Store says incident happened when jet ⁠⁠carrying Ukrainian president took off from Moldova.

Kesha sells Los Angeles mansion for $6.68 million after two years on the market

Kesha has sold her sprawling Los Angeles mansion for $6.68 million, nearly two years after first listing the property. The singer purchased the Mar Vista home for $4.95 million in 2020 and stands to make almost $1.7 million before expenses. The seven-bedroom estate features a pool, rooftop deck, guest house and music room.

Whose space is it? Europe scrambles as US rules satellite race

With the digital age comes the scramble for minerals below us and the scramble to master the heavens above us. Donald Trump wants a thousand rocket launches a year and with SpaceX’s reusable modules leading the way, the United States towers over the competition. It’s why for instance Ukraine’s president has to beg Elon Musk to use his Starlink low orbit satellite system to take out the Russian cru...

Explosion at depot storing weapons left from Syria war kills 14

An explosion tore through a temporary weapons depot near Sarmada, in northwestern Syria killing at least 14 people

Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia could activate defence pact, Pakistan says

Pakistan warns Mecca defence agreement may be activated if Yemen's Houthi rebels continue targeting Saudi Arabia.

Iran strikes ships, expands no-go zone outside Hormuz strait

Iran said it attacked more than a dozen vessels trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, as it announced an expansion of a no-go zone outside the strategic waterway it has blockaded for months. The fresh attacks and fighting with the United States have sent oil prices above $100 per barrel again as Tehran chokes off the strait and Washington presses a counter-blockade of Iranian p...

Ceuta mass migration crisis tests European solidarity - MEPs clash in The Ring

This week on The Ring, EU lawmakers clash over the Ceuta migration crisis. From Morocco’s role and Spain’s response to whether EU member states are doing enough to help out when one member state comes under pressure, the debate raises more questions than answers.

Trump gave $45,000 cash gifts to Natalie Harp and two other aides, public records show

The White House has described the cash gifts to Harp and three others as personal - and legal.

Sea otters returned to a California estuary; eelgrass expanded 600%, marsh-edge erosion slowed 69%

Sea otters returned to California’s Elkhorn Slough in 1984 when pollution had severely affected its ecosystem. Their recovery triggered changes across the food web, helping eelgrass beds expand by 600%. A later study found marsh-edge erosion slowed by an average of 69%, as otters reduced populations of root-eating crabs.

How significant are new European sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements?

Israel is accused of the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians.

144-year-old Indiana train depot being restored after decades of abandonment

Spain endures 61 days of heatwave and records its hottest summer on record

The state agency also confirms that Spaniards have already endured 61 days of heatwave conditions so far this year, more than in any other year.

Aemet says summer 2026 is hottest on record

The state agency also confirms that Spaniards have endured 61 days of heatwave conditions so far this year, more than in any previous year.

Apple unveils folding iPhone Duo as new CEO takes center stage

The passport-size iPhone Duo serves as the first big test for John Ternus, who took over for Tim Cook last weekApple has unveiled the iPhone Duo, the company’s first foldable phone and the most significant change to the iPhone since the smartphone’s introduction in 2007.The device takes inspiration from Apple iPads and combines it with the portability and features of iPhones. When opened, it is th...