Messi retirement and FIFA ban leave Paredes uncertain of Argentina future
Leandro Paredes's 10-match ban, alongside Lionel Messi's Argentina retirement, leave former to ponder future.
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Video: Chinese President Xi makes first visit to Egypt in a decade
Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Egypt for the first time since 2016 in a state visit.
Spanish police chief denies existence of report blaming Morocco for Ceuta migrant crossings
Madrid demanded an explanation from its own police after an explosive leaked police report suggested that Moroccan security forces were involved in transporting and pushing migrants towards the border.
Spain blindsided by leaked police report implicating Morocco in migrant influx
Madrid demands an explanation from its own police after an explosive reported leaked to the media suggesting that Moroccan forces were involved in transporting and pushing migrants into the border.
Spain calls for probe into reports government agency blamed Morocco for Ceuta migrant influx
Although the vast majority of the around 70,000 migrants returned to Morocco within hours, thousands remain in Ceuta with many living rough on the streets.
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Bus crash on Egypt's Red Sea coast kills 22
Reports say Jordanian nationals are among those killed in the accident in the South Sinai governorate.
EU eyes additional sanctions on Ukrainian children deportation
The EU is preparing new sanctions on 27 Russian individuals and entities involved in the deportation and indoctrination of Ukrainian children, ahead of a September conference in Toronto on their return.
Air raid alert shatters first day of school in Kyiv after Russian missile strikes
Ukrainian schools are adapting to wartime conditions as the conflict with Russia continues
EU struggles for effective answer after Germany blames Russia for foiled drone attack
The European Union is grappling with how to respond to an attempted drone attack at a German airport blamed on Russia
'November is a priority’: Trump aides push to contain Iran war until midterm elections
Top Trump aides push to prevent Iran war escalation before November elections. The administration is focusing on economic pressure to secure concessions from Iran. Recent exchanges of strikes have increased tensions between the US and Iran. Military readiness and depleted munitions stockpiles also constrain White House strategy. America's Gulf allies are urging the White House to de-escalate the c...
German authorities probe suspected sabotage after 2 power substation disruptions
Two incidents that disrupted power distribution systems in the west and east of Germany are being invested as possible sabotage
‘He was always a bit of a groundbreaker’: David Bowie enters a new dimension in ‘extended reality’ documentary
Hundreds of unseen images of the star feature at the Venice film festival, alongside virtual worlds exploring wildfires, wolves and the birth of starsDavid Bowie shares the bill with starmen, firefighters and Walt Disney wolves at the 10th anniversary edition of Venice Immersive, the film festival’s pioneering showcase for new forms of storytelling. David Bowie: Unseen Unheard – a 3D documentary f...
What we know about reported strike on Iran wedding celebrations
BBC Verify looks at footage showing the aftermath of a strike on a building in southern Iran.
ICAC sets integrity standards for government computers to fight misuse
Hong Kong’s Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has unveiled standards for the use of government computer systems after uncovering loopholes, including requiring bureaus and departments to ensure compliance when requesting digital project funds. Danny Woo Ying-ming, commissioner of the ICAC, said on Wednesday that an investigation had found that some procedures for government computer...
Hong Kong watchdog sets integrity standards for government computers to fight misuse
Hong Kong’s Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has publicly unveiled its standards for the use of government computer systems after uncovering loopholes, including requiring bureaus and departments to self-check their compliance when requesting digital project funds. Danny Woo Ying-ming, commissioner of the ICAC, said on Wednesday that an investigation by his agency had found that so...
Fatal Sydney shooting could be another case of mistaken identity, police say
A man shot dead in Merrylands West was not known to police, in a case with similarities to Monday’s killing in CampbelltownGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNew South Wales police are investigating the death of a man who was shot dead in a home in Sydney’s west as a potential case of mistaken identity, marking the second fatal shooting incident in as many days.Emergency se...
The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2026: 16 hotels in Europe feature on extended 50-100 list
Ahead of The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2026 unveiling on 15 September, an extended ranking sees 16 properties in Europe included in the 50-100 list.
Meet Connor Gibson, Tennessee engineer using 3D printing to make free dentures for Americans not able to afford them
A young engineer is using 3D printing technology to create free dentures for those unable to afford them. This innovative process significantly reduces the time needed to produce custom dental prosthetics. Connor Gibson volunteers his weekends, transforming lives with his digital design and printing skills. Remote Area Medical provides free healthcare, and Gibson's work enhances their dental servi...
Europe vows to stay united as hybrid war activity surges
Europe and Canada have said they won't succumb to the growing number of hybrid attacks from Russia. The show of unity comes as Germany takes the unprecedented step of formally blaming to the Kremlin for a drone incident at Leipzig airport last month.
FRANCE 24 in Nepal: In Bharatpur, authorities begin burying unidentified bodies
In Nepal, the death toll continues to rise. Every day, new bodies are recovered, but many remain unidentifiable. Several days after the devastating floods, some are already in an advanced state of decomposition. Faced with the influx of remains, authorities have begun burying them without formal identification, primarily to limit health risks and the strong odours. FRANCE 24's special corresponden...
Who is Trump's Venezuela go-between?
PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, September 2: We look at papers' coverage of the shadowy Venezuelan magnate who brokered the Washington-Caracas oil deal. In other news, the Pacific Islands Forum wants to talk climate change, but China's anger at the presence of Taiwan is stealing the limelight. Finally, the Bayeux Tapestry is back in Britain after nearly a millennium, with perhaps some salacious secrets.
Russian attacks wound 8 civilians as Moscow and Kyiv threaten to raise the stakes
Ukraine’s Kyiv and Odesa regions have faced intense Russian aerial attacks, wounding at least eight civilians
How indie cinema is beating Hollywood in 2026
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Iran attacks Gulf states, accuses U.S. of bombing a wedding party
Iran attacked Jordan, Kuwait and the UAE, claiming retaliation for the latest U.S. strikes as the war in the Middle East ramps back up.
Germany’s move to blame Russia for Leipzig drone incident ‘a grave mistake,’ says Putin– Europe live
Russian president’s comments come ahead of EU ministers meeting later today to consider their response to drone attack last monthGerman police have opened a investigation into yesterday’s attempt to disrupt the operation of a power substation near Brandenburg.In a statement, Brandenburg police said they were leading a probe on suspicion of attempting to disrupt public services, causing an explosio...
Russian airspace becoming unsafe for commercial airlines, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian president says aviation industry needs to take account of growing number of Ukrainian attack drones in Russia Europe live – latest updatesVolodymyr Zelenskyy has said Russia’s airspace is becoming unsafe for commercial airlines, as Vladimir Putin promised to step up strikes against Ukraine’s energy facilities in the run-up to winter.The Ukrainian president said there was no intention to ...
EU trade enforcers descend on Beijing demanding China fix ‘untenable’ imbalances
A delegation from the European Commission has been locked in talks with Chinese officials in Beijing, as the sides look to find a diplomatic off-ramp from a looming trade war before an October deadline set by Brussels. The EU team was spearheaded by Denis Redonnet, the bloc’s top trade enforcement officer, who was recently made point person on China trade policy – a recognition that in EU circles,...
Kyiv school year begins under the shadow of air raid sirens
Kyiv children began the new school year with a ceremony interrupted by an air raid alert, hours after Russian missile strikes hit the capital.