Norwegians lay flowers at palace as King Harald's condition worsens
The 89-year-old's condition is described as "extremely serious" and members of his family have visited him in hospital.
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Eastern Flank Commissioners urge von der Leyen to appoint special coordinator as Russian threat grows
Five EU Commissioners from Eastern Flank states have urged President Ursula von der Leyen to create a special coordinator role, amid several urgent measures meant to address the growing Russian threats to the Baltics.
Israeli strike kills ‘newlywed’ woman in south Lebanon, wounds others
Violence has eased since the US-Iran MoU and Israel-Lebanon framework, but Beirut still reports strikes and demolitions.
Pakistan: Protests continue in Azad Kashmir despite repression and internet blackout
Harshly repressed protests that have shaken Pakistan-administered Kashmir since early June have continued through local legislative elections held in July and August. With internet access cut off and access by foreign media restricted, local residents are attempting to report on the situation on the ground.
Tate brothers urge release on bail in Miami as they fight extradition to UK
Andrew and Tristan Tate’s lawyer tells court that pair, who are wanted on rape charges, are not a flight riskA lawyer for the social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate urged a US judge on Thursday to release the brothers on bail from a Miami jail as they contest extradition to Britain, where they are wanted on rape charges.Howard Srebnick, a lawyer for the Tate brothers, told the Miami-b...
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Optimus Prime and Eeyore voice actor Peter Cullen dies
Cullen voiced the heroic Optimus Prime in the Transformers TV series and then the Hollywood films.
How Zohran Mamdani mastered Trump's 'Art of the Deal'
Interestingly, Donald Trump laid down 11 rules for successful deal-making inThe Art of the Deal. Mamdani’s first eight months as mayor suggest that he has followed Trump’s rules more faithfully than most people who actually work for Trump.
LIVE: Barcelona vs Athletic Club – La Liga
Live coverage and text updates from our commentary stream as Yamal and Raphinha look to lead Barca to consecutive wins.
UEFA preps criminal complaint against FIFA’s Infantino over World Cup sell-off deal
UEFA is preparing a criminal complaint against FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Swiss courts for possible financial mismanagement over his failed plan to sell future World Cup profits to private investors.
Shropshire's mystery Iron Age fort dug up after 40 years, its secrets still unclear
In Shropshire, archaeologists are unearthing the mysteries of Wall Camp, a unique Iron Age fort. Over the course of ten years, the project will delve into the fort’s defensive structures, its intriguing internal design, and explore how the surrounding marshlands were utilised. Previous finds, such as roundhouses and pottery, hint at the fort's connections to salt-trade networks, shedding light on ...
Two killed in 'violent incident' at school near Berlin
Police have arrested a man after an incident in which two people were killed including an 18-year-old.
Ratko Mladic, ‘Butcher of Bosnia’, dies aged 84
Ratko Mladic, the Bosnian Serb general known as the ‘Butcher of Bosnia’, has died.
US Postal Service says new mail ballot rules tied to Trump order are in effect
Move from USPS comes amid Trump administration’s efforts to restrict mail-in voting in November’s midtermsThe US Postal Service (USPS) said on Thursday that new requirements for mail-in voting are now in effect as Donald Trump seeks to crack down on the practice. The move is expected to trigger a new round of legal challenges.The Trump administration has sought to impose new rules requiring...
Judge orders mental health evaluation for man found with gun at Trump golf course in LA
Judge ruled Jeanine John Taele, discovered with firearm days before Trump visit, was unfit to face felony chargeA judge in California has suspended criminal proceedings against a man found with a loaded gun near Donald Trump’s golf course in Los Angeles, and instead ordered him to undergo a mental health evaluation.Jeanine John Taele, 38, of Downey, California, was arrested for weapons violations ...
UEFA asks US court for FIFA documents for criminal case against Infantino
European football's governing body considering criminal complaint against Infantino over World Cup selloff plans.
Number of asylum seekers living in hotels across UK halves in a year
Home Office was housing 16,021 asylum seekers across 160 hotels at end of June, while small boat crossings down 23%UK politics live – latest updatesThe number of asylum seekers living in hotels has halved in a year, Home Office figures show.Sweeping changes to the asylum system have also led to a significant drop in legal arrivals and asylum claims, but the numbers of asylum seekers housed in priv...
Number of asylum seekers living in hotels across UK halves within a year
Small boat crossings also down 23% year-on-year, with Home Office citing more trafficking arrestsUK politics live – latest updatesThe number of asylum seekers living in hotels has halved within a year, including 13 closures over the past month alone, according to new migration statistics.Sweeping changes to the asylum system have also seen a significant drop in legal arrivals and asylum claims. Bu...
The Middle Corridor's growing role in global trade
The Middle Corridor is expanding from a regional route into an intercontinental trade link between Asia and Europe. With Azerbaijan at its centre, growing cargo volumes, digital logistics and expanding port capacity are reshaping the route's future.
Burnham’s expected UK ban on Israeli settlement goods draws broad support
A Labour lawmaker tells Al Jazeera sanctions would uphold British morals and legal obligations.
Officials urge calm after malaria outbreak kills two staff at Frankfurt airport
Mosquito traps are set up at Germany’s biggest airport, with doctors told to watch for symptoms of deadly diseaseGerman health officials are seeking to reassure the public after two workers at the country’s biggest airport died of malaria.Mosquito traps have been set up at Frankfurt airport and a mosquito monitoring process is under way. A detailed investigation is being conducted to clarify how t...
Ratko Mladic, former general convicted of Bosnia genocide, dies
Ratko Mladic, convicted of genocide for orchestrating the 1995 massacre of at least 8,000 Muslims in a U.N.-designated "safe area" of Bosnia, Europe's worst atrocity since World War Two, died on Thursday in U.N. custody. France 24's correspondent in Belgrade, Laurent Rouy, has the latest.
Ratko Mladic, ex-Bosnian Serb warlord who oversaw atrocities, dies in prison at 84
Ratko Mladic, the notorious Bosnian Serb general, has died at 84 while serving a life sentence for war crimes
'National treasure: If we could all be like Dolly, the world would be a much better place'
As the world pays homage to the life and legacy of Dolly Parton, François Picard is pleased to welcome Nashville's Irene Kelley, Country musician and celebrated songwriter, alongside her daughter, Justyna Kelley, Country musician, songwriter, actress and producer. For the Kelley family, Dolly Parton’s significance lies in the extraordinary reach of her music, and even more in the way she turned in...
'National treasure: If we could all be like Dolly, it would be a much better place in the world'
As the world pays homage to the life and legacy of Dolly Parton, François Picard is pleased to welcome Nashville's Irene Kelley, Country musician and celebrated songwriter, alongside her daughter, Justyna Kelley, Country musician, songwriter, actress and producer. For the Kelley family, Dolly Parton’s significance lies in the extraordinary reach of her music, and even more in the way she turned in...
'Great public test': French presidential hopefuls to face off at business summit
Paris's Roland Garros tennis stadium will be the venue for a French presidential election warmup event on Thursday as seven from a crowded field of candidates will take to the stage at the Medef business leaders' annual end-of-summer seminar to defend their business and economic programmes. France 24's Charles Pellegrin reports.
Unfinished for nearly 30 years, Hollywood Video’s founder's Oregon mansion is up for $4.7 million
A nearly 52,000-square-foot mansion in West Linn, Oregon, has remained unfinished for almost 30 years and is now listed for $4.7 million. Hollywood Video founder Mark Wattles bought the 32-acre property for $1.25 million in 1994 and spent about $12 million on the project. Two later owners also had plans for the estate, but the mansion was never completed.
Foreigners jostle to secure UK residency rights before rules tighten
The United Kingdom has seen a spike in the number of migrants applying for citizenship and permanent settlement ahead of a planned government clampdown. Government data shows what appears to be a rush to secure residency rights in response to changes announced by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood that would force migrants to wait longer before they can gain them. The Home Office said 199,628 people w...
Tottenham sign Man City’s Egypt forward Omar Marmoush on season-long loan
Deal includes an obligation to make the move permanent next year, reportedly for a guaranteed $68m.