New Yorkers were 'lied' to about toxic air after 9/11 attacks, says Mamdani
The New York mayor says newly released documents show asbestos 'nearly everywhere' around Ground Zero.
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Asbestos 'nearly everywhere' after 9/11 - new documents reveal air-quality concerns
Officials at the time assured the public the air was safe after the attacks, but the documents suggest there were concerns.
South Korea sends fact-finding team to assess Strait of Hormuz conditions
South Korea said on Tuesday it had sent a fact-finding team to assess the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, stressing no decision had been made about potential troop deployment to the strategic waterway. Traffic through the vital shipping route has been virtually paralysed since the US-Iran war began on February 28, disrupting global energy markets. The South Korean defence ministry said it had “...
Police were told night before Dover unrest that far-right agitators had converged on village
Details passed to Kent police after far-right activists heard in pub boasting about going to to Dover to ‘attack Muslims’Police were told the night before far-right agitators blocked roads into Dover that those involved had converged on a village 18 miles away and planned to use it as a launchpad, it has emerged.People in Preston-next-Wingham told of how hundreds of men had started to arrive in th...
China’s HQ-17AE Shorad system to boost Pakistani drone defence as India tensions simmer
Pakistan has unveiled a newly acquired Chinese-made short-range air defence system that analysts say could boost its ability to counter Indian drones and low-altitude threats in a future conflict. A social media video posted by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) on Sunday confirmed for the first time that it was operating the HQ-17AE short-range air defence (Shorad) system. The HQ-17AE is an export vers...
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Saudi Arabia vows to respond after Houthis attack cities and energy facilities
The Iran-backed Yemeni group's attacks have injured 73 people and caused fires at oil facilities, Saudi authorities say.
1,800 years ago, a Roman household decorated floor with cat and dog; archaeologists uncover mosaic
Archaeologists in Turkey have uncovered a colourful Roman-era mosaic dating back around 1,800 years. Found inside a villa at ancient Adramytteion, the mosaic features 15 panels showing animals and mythological figures. Two animals are named in Greek: a cat called Emerald and a dog called Ocean.
Video: Germany says ICJ lacks jurisdiction in Nicaragua genocide case
Germany is seeking to have Nicaragua’s Gaza genocide case thrown out at the International Court of Justice.
US real estate agent duct-taped and zip-tied to plane seat after ‘racial slurs’ is fired
The man, also accused of homophobic slurs on American Airlines flight, faces assault and disorderly conduct chargesAn Arizona realty company says it is “no longer associated” with an agent who was recently arrested after alleged unruly behavior – including racist and homophobic slurs – on an airline flight led to his being zip-tied, duct-taped to his seat and arrested.Layne Arthur Lundeen, 67, fac...
New Hampshire voters pick 2026 midterm candidates
A late surge by a progressive challenger has injected drama into New Hampshire's Democratic Senate primary on Tuesday, threatening to complicate US Representative Chris Pappas' path to nomination. In one of the last states holding primaries in 2026, New Hampshire voters will also choose nominees in a Republican Senate primary and in primaries for two US House seats, just eight weeks before the Nov...
'The age of cultural resurgence': Africa's mother tongues finding new life
Across the African continent, indigenous languages, once marginalised under colonial rule, are seeing renewed interest from younger generations, especially in the diaspora. Modern technology is providing them with new ways to reconnect with their heritage and older generations of their families. Clemence Waller reports.
UK pays highest borrowing rate since 1998; Bank of England governor warns oil price ‘could be higher’ – business live
Saudi authorities said operations at some energy facilities have been attacked by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis Gas prices are rising this morning, putting pressure on European countries who need to stock up their storage levels before the winter.The month-ahead UK gas price is up around 1% at 184p a therm, close to yesterday’s highs when gas hit its highest since January 2023. Continue reading...
Who is Sarah Khalifa, the Egyptian TV presenter sentenced to death?
An Egyptian court has sentenced a well-known television presenter and 11 others to death for manufacturing and trafficking narcotics in a sprawling drugs case. The presenter, Sarah Khalifa, 39, is best known for her program "Mission Impossible", which dealt with issues concerning security and crime.
Miliband says there’s ‘increasing evidence’ of war crimes in Gaza as he announces West Bank sanctions – UK politics live
UK reasserts support for Palestinian rights and a two-state solution, describing Israeli settler terror attacks as perpetrating ethnic cleansing in West BankUK accuses Israeli ‘terrorists’ of ethnic cleansing in West Bank with government backingThe Liberal Democrats say they have been granted a Commons urgent question today about the latest Argentinian threats to the Falkland Islands. A Foreign Of...
Video: Saudi–Russia Press Conference in Moscow: Key Takeaways
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister is in Moscow for a joint Saudi Russian press conference.
UK, France and ten other countries to sanction trade from Israeli settlements
Twelve countries including Britain, Canada and France Tuesday said they would slap sanctions on trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank, after increasing attacks by Israeli settlers against Palestinian villages in the occupied territory. British Foreign Minister Ed Miliband said Britain could no longer simply "call out" injustice and suffering, but told the House of Commons that the coun...
New York City releases documents about air quality after 9/11
Officials assured the public the air was safe after the attacks, but the new documents suggest there were concerns.
Renoir paintings worth millions stolen in French museum heist
It is the latest in a string of high-profile art thefts in Europe that has again put the security of museums and galleries in the spotlight.
Four Renoir paintings worth millions stolen in French museum heist
It is the latest in a string of high-profile art thefts in Europe that has again put the security of museums and galleries in the spotlight.
Napoli’s Scott McTominay undergoes successful heart surgery
The midfielder, who will return to training in two weeks, will miss Wednesday's Champions League game against Arsenal.
Macklemore defends ‘Free Palestine’ call after Ed Sheeran concert backlash
Macklemore is facing backlash from pro-Israel groups after saying ‘Free Palestine’ while opening for Ed Sheeran.
Democrats hit back at Trump after president floats changing name of New Mexico to ‘New America’ - US politics live
State senator among politicians hitting back at president’s social media post saying New Mexico should be change to ‘New America’Sign up for US Breaking News emailsAs voters head to the polls for primary elections in New Hampshite, Some Democrats worry the Granite State could become a sleeper risk – a state where Republicans control the legislature but haven’t won a Senate race since 2010, when Ke...
'Be kind with yourself': US expat Robin Allison Davis on surviving cancer in Paris
An American woman who moved to Paris and soon afterwards was twice diagnosed with breast cancer has spoken to FRANCE 24 about how she managed to get through the trauma. The paperback version of Robin Allison Davis's book "Surviving Paris: A Memoir of Healing in the City of Light" has just come out. The reviews say it's full of sorrow, laughter and some unforgettable cringeworthy moments. Davis tol...
'Be kind to yourself': US expat Robin Allison Davis on surviving cancer in Paris
An American woman who moved to Paris and soon afterwards was twice diagnosed with breast cancer has spoken to FRANCE 24 about how she managed to get through the trauma. The paperback version of Robin Allison Davis's book "Surviving Paris: A Memoir of Healing in the City of Light" has just come out. The reviews say it's full of sorrow, laughter and some unforgettable cringeworthy moments. Davis tol...
UK retailers aim to create 100,000 jobs for young people out of work
In partnership with DWP, firms such as John Lewis and M&S plan to offer 18- to 24-year-olds placements of two to four weeksUK retailers aim to create up to 100,000 jobs for young people not in employment, education or training (Neet) over the next three years by giving them a first step on the ladder into work.In partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), more than 40 retaile...
UK, France, Canada block imports from Israeli West Bank settlements
Britain, France and Canada on Tuesday moved to block imports from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, while a wider group of Western countries signalled they may take further steps to defend the two-state solution amid mounting concern over settlement expansion and violence in the territory. The trade measures are the latest in a series of actions targeting Israel’s settlement policy an...
UK imposes trade ban on goods from Israeli West Bank settlements
Britain has announced a trade ban on goods made in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank in coordination with France and Canada, the latest sanctions to target Israel as it faces growing diplomatic isolation. British Foreign Minister Ed Miliband on Tuesday said London could no longer simply “call out” injustice and suffering, but told the House of Commons that the country now had to “act”...
Miliband says ethnic cleansing happening in West Bank but UK sanctions will take up to nine months – UK politics live
UK reasserts support for Palestinian rights and a two-state solution, describing Israeli settler terror attacks as perpetrating ethnic cleansing in West BankUK accuses Israeli ‘terrorists’ of ethnic cleansing in West Bank with government backingThe Liberal Democrats say they have been granted a Commons urgent question today about the latest Argentinian threats to the Falkland Islands. A Foreign Of...
Manipur musician killed in Indian capital, reviving racism concerns
The guitarist's killing leads to an outcry, exposing decades of racial discrimination faced by northeastern communities.
Elon Musk says Tesla has a rare-earth-free motor. Should China be worried?
As Tesla CEO Elon Musk touted the motor of his company’s Cybercab – which, he claims, contains no rare earth elements – debate has emerged over whether the technology could mark a meaningful shift in electric vehicle (EV) supply chains, or undercut one of China’s trump cards in its protracted trade conflict with the US. While the move has been viewed as an effort to reduce the EV industry’s relian...