Historic Limoges town hall engulfed in flames amid protests in France
Limoges town hall, a 143-year-old building in central France, was set on fire amid unrest following nationwide protests over the cost of living.
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Anti-government protesters battle with police in Albania
There were violent clashes between demonstrators and riot police throughout Saturday in the capital Tirana.
Violent clashes, looting and buildings ablaze in France as over 1,000 arrested after protests
Disorder broke out in cities across the country on a day in which more than half a million joined cost of living protests.
Violent clashes, looting and buildings ablaze as hundreds arrested after France protests
Disorder broke out in cities across the country on a day in which more than half a million joined cost of living protests.
Ten killed in fire at beach resort in Bangladesh
Ten people, including six members of the same family, were killed in a fire at a beach resort in Bangladesh.
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Protesters allege police brutality as violent clashes rage on in Albania
Protesters in Albania accuse riot police of brutality as clashes turn violent outside the Education Ministry.
Drone LiDAR reveals three unregistered Aboriginal rock shelters in Australia's rugged Blue Mountains
Researchers utilized drone technology to discover three previously unregistered Aboriginal rock shelters in the Blue Mountains region, revealing significant cultural heritage. Collaboration with the Dharug Custodian Aboriginal Corporation ensured accurate documentation of red hand stencils and stone artifacts. This innovative approach may improve archaeological surveys in difficult-to-navigate are...
Al Jazeera reporter harassed, struck on head amid France protests, looting
Al Jazeera’s Rosie Rosie Birchard was harassed by protesters looting shops in Rennes, France.
Looters seize on massive French protests to raid and vandalise shops
Looters on Saturday seized the opportunity to raid and vandalise a host of shops and businesses across France – from bakeries and supermarkets to tech stores – as hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets to protest higher living costs and other grievances.
Iranian TV airs video said to show tanker explosion in Hormuz
Iranian state TV aired footage claiming to show an oil tanker exploding after striking a naval mine in Hormuz
'No room for violence,' says Macron after rioters and looters hijack peaceful demonstrations across France
Macron pledged to capture all those who incited chaos and hold them to account for the crimes they’ve committed. Prime Minister Lecornu meanwhile stressed that limited public funds cannot endlessly go towards funding the damage the vandals cause.
Pope's surgeon details operating on "ideal patient" after lung cancer discovered
Pope Leo XIV was undergoing an examination for another reason when doctors discovered a tumor on his right lung, his doctor said.
Pope's surgeon details operating on "ideal patient"
Pope Leo XIV was undergoing an examination for another reason when doctors discovered a tumor on his right lung, his doctor said.
At least 19 killed in stampede at religious gathering in India
Incident took place at festival in Kolkata, in India's West Bengal state, amid large crowds and rainfall, police say.
At least 17 killed in stampede at religious gathering in India
Incident took place at festival in north Kolkata, in India's West Bengal state, amid big crowds and rainfall, police said.
No action to be taken against wife of PM’s aide over Palestine Action post
Tweet by Sarah Helm, wife of national security adviser Jonathan Powell, ‘does not meet criminal threshold’No further action will be taken against Sarah Helm, the wife of the prime minister’s national security adviser, after she was accused of supporting the banned protest group Palestine Action.Helm, a journalist and author who is married to Jonathan Powell, posted on X on Thursday: “God help us a...
Reported attacks on ships around Hormuz reach record highs
Data from a monitoring agency shows attacks around the Strait of Hormuz at a record high, as two more vessels report being attacked on Friday.
Crush at religious festival kills at least 17 and injures dozens in India
At least 17 people have died and dozens more are injured after a crush at a religious festival in India, local media reports.
EU diplomats say they were attacked by settlers in West Bank
Footage circulating online appears to show several diplomats being attacked in the vicinity of the village of Taybeh, Israeli police said.
Ariana Grande sends Christmas gifts to Manchester children years after arena attack
Ariana Grande maintains a tradition of sending Christmas gifts to children in hospitals across Greater Manchester. Her donations reached four hospitals, including Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital and North Manchester General Hospital. Grande began this charitable connection following the tragic Manchester Arena attack in 2017, which claimed 22 lives. Over the years, her repeated contributions ...
Albanian police fire rubber bullets as protests against Rama escalate
Five days of clashes rock Tirana as students join a wider movement demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation.
1923 Aus church transformed into a $950,000 home is up for sale
Nestled in Tyabb, Victoria, a stunning transformation has taken place as a historic 1923 Methodist church is now a three-bedroom haven ready for new owners. This charming residence boasts impressive cathedral ceilings, original windows, and contemporary kitchen features. Perfect for hosting, it includes a spacious living area and a dedicated bedroom wing, all while preserving a landmark rich in hi...
At least 17 dead in crush at Hindu festival event in India
Many more have been injured at an event in the Indian city of Kolkata to mark a Hindu festival.
More than 400 arrested as police clash with protesters across France
Police fire teargas in Paris and protesters storm town hall in Marseille – with officials blaming violence on ‘ultra-left’More than 400 people were arrested in France on Saturday after protesters supporting high school student grievances clashed with police.Police fired teargas in confrontations with protesters, as demonstrations across France were boosted by other groups angry over high prices an...
Hundreds rally in Kyiv to demand the resignation of Mayor Vitali Klitschko
Hundreds of protesters rallied outside the office of Kyiv’s mayor Vitali Klitschko, demanding that he steps down.
Will the EU come to Ukraine’s rescue in war against Russia?
US support at risk as Trump-Zelenskyy relations nosedive.
ICE agent who crashed into man in Texas was targeting suspect who died years ago, family says
Federal officer slammed vehicle into a construction worker while pursuing a man who died in similar circumstancesA federal officer slammed a vehicle into a Houston construction worker and broke his leg, believing him to be a man who apparently died years ago, the dead man’s family said on Friday, further calling into question the account given by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).The wo...
Reform candidate filmed saying asylum seekers should be put in ‘concentration camps’
Would-be MP recorded telling undercover reporter in ITV investigation that Muslims could not be British A would-be Reform UK MP told an undercover reporter that Muslims could not be British and asylum seekers should be put in “concentration camps”. The comments were recorded as part of the undercover investigation by ITV that has already seen Reform accused of “appalling behaviour” and “extreme...
Most NSW homes destroyed in black summer bushfires were within 100 metres of vegetation
Exclusive: Research confirms official advice about high-risk properties and warns worsening conditions will make more homes unsafeSign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter hereAlmost every home destroyed in New South Wales during the black summer bushfires of 2019-20 was inside the 100 metre buffer zone used to identify properties most at risk, new research...
Plover, not a fighter: protected bird 12th man on Tasmanian cricket ground as staff mow around nest
While masked lapwings have a reputation for swooping during nesting season, Windsor Park oval’s resident plover just wants a good inningsAt Windsor Park in Riverside, just outside Launceston in northern Tasmania, a masked lapwing has claimed prime real estate in the middle of a community sports ground, showing complete indifference to the weekend cricket matches taking place around it.Warming a ne...