Ukraine's strikes on Russian data centers disrupt key services and derail AI research
Russia prides itself on its digital advances — from an extensive e-commerce services sector to ambitious plans for developing artificial intelligence
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What to know as 6 women testify in Russell Brand rape and sexual assault trial
Actor and comedian Russell Brand is facing allegations of rape and sexual assault in a London trial
Pompeii’s grandest ancient residence gets €1.4 million restoration
Thanks to a private sponsor, the House of Marcus Fabius Rufus in Pompeii is set for restoration, with a portion expected to welcome guided groups by this Christmas. The renovation focuses on fresco restoration and improved visitor access, addressing the extensive damage the site suffered since its closure in 1980 due to a volcanic eruption.
Russian strikes kill 7 in Ukraine after US envoy meets Putin
Ukraine's air force posted a warning in the early hours of "more ballistic missiles towards Kyiv" and instructed residents to stay in shelters.
Overnight attacks resume between Russia and Ukraine following US envoy visit
Kyiv said 15 people were wounded in Russian strikes on the capital, eight of whom were treated in hospital.
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One interest rate, three inflation realities. Why Europe’s price shock is so uneven
Finland, Germany and Lithuania share the euro and the ECB’s 2.50% deposit rate, but with September inflation at 2.7%, 3.3% and 6.1% respectively, they show how one policy meets different price realities.
China edge USA to women’s team gold at Gymnastics World Championships
China finished 0.233 points ahead of the Americans, denying them a chance to win an eighth consecutive team gold.
Australia commits US$44 million to boost East Timor’s cyber, maritime security
Australia and East Timor signed a defence deal on Thursday to boost cyber and maritime security as Canberra seeks to curb China’s influence among its island neighbours. Australia is East Timor’s largest defence and security partner and the agreement will significantly increase defence exercises, Defence Minister Richard Marles told reporters. “This is a time to double down on friendship, to double...
Falling child vaccination rates raise concern as Hong Kong flu deaths rise
A senior Hong Kong health official has warned of a higher risk of influenza infection as vaccination rates fall and the city’s summer flu season stretches on, following the death of a second unvaccinated child from influenza. Centre for Health Protection controller Edwin Tsui Lok-kin issued the warning as Hong Kong’s current flu season, which began in June, shows no sign of easing. He said authori...
Scottish castle built in 1584 with original fireplaces and staircases listed for £120,000
Baltersan Castle, built in 1584 near Maybole, Ayrshire, is now available on the market for £120,000. This castle, which is roofless and Category A-listed, occupies 0.75 acres of land. Notable figures like Charles Rennie Mackintosh and poets Robert Burns and John Keats have been linked to the property. Although the building retains much of its original structure, planning consent for restoration ha...
Manchester United blown out of the water by Como in Champions League rout
Michael Carrick's side saw their winless run extend to seven matches in all competitions as a Nico Paz double powered the Italian side to an emphatic 4-1 win on Wednesday night.
Cookies and weapons: Women in Yemen’s Taiz find ways to help the city’s defence
Amid growing threats, a grassroots aid effort has transformed into an initiative to get more ammunition to the front.
A fraught push for peace, and a race to fund Ukraine
Good morning. It’s Mared Gwyn with your Thursday newsletter. Today: the fraught push to revive peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, cash for Kyiv becomes intertwined in talks on the next EU budget, and Argentina’s Milei reignites a war of words with Spain’s Sánchez.
Europe Today: France under fire as Macron faces backlash, Putin opens door to Ukraine peace talks
France prepares for another weekend of protests as Macron faces criticism over his Gulf tour. Meanwhile, Putin signals readiness for Ukraine peace talks after meeting Steve Witkoff, and Hungary detains former central bank governor György Matolcsy over suspected fraud.
Man United’s Carrick not worried about his job despite ‘unacceptable’ loss
'I have not given my own position any thought', Carrick said after United's 4-1 loss to Como in the Champions League.
‘This used to be paradise’: How intensive farming is destroying Europeans’ favourite swimming spots
'Green sludge' is appearing on Europe's shorelines as warming waters, sewage and agricultural runoff fuel the growth of toxic algae.
China moves to set global standards for brain-computer interface technology
China has taken a major step in spearheading the standardisation of brain-computer interface (BCI) technologies, as it now chairs the secretariat of a subcommittee jointly overseen by two key international organisations and lists the technology applications as a national development priority. The China-led subcommittee, known as ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 43, was set to formulate global standards regarding ...
The world is $365 trillion in debt, and the interest bill is climbing
Protests in Europe have highlighted debt squeeze, with France now paying more to borrow than Italy and Greece.
‘Stupid talk’: France rejects Trump’s attempt to blame unrest on migration
The US president has turned his attention to France, but his comments appear to have been dismissed by Macron.
Ukraine’s Pavlohrad refuses to yield to Putin despite unrelenting bombardment
In Pavlohrad, a Ukrainian city less than 90km from the front line with Russia, there is no respite from war. Residents describe daily life under bombardment, caught between exhaustion and determination. Amid criticism of Trump, TikTok rumours and strikes against civilians, FRANCE 24 gathered accounts from those who “refuse to yield”.
Ukraine’s access to Starlink a decision for Elon Musk, Rubio says
US secretary of state says White House not to blame for reported speed limits on internet services in Ukraine.
Tesla's profit drops as it explores a possible merger with Musk's other public company, SpaceX
Tesla reported a decline in third-quarter profit, but generated more cash than analysts expected, leaving investors with a mixed picture as it explores a possible merger with Elon Musk's other big company, SpaceX.
Haze forces Malaysian fitness groups to swap outdoor runs for shopping mall laps
Runners in Malaysia are swapping their usual routes through parks and city streets for laps around shopping malls, commandeering air-conditioned corridors to keep up their training as a stubborn blanket of haze makes exercising outdoors increasingly hazardous. The switch comes as smoke from forest and peatland fires continues to foul the air across parts of Southeast Asia, with Malaysia’s capital ...
Kenichi Yoda, Princess of Asturias laureate: "Ghibli is closely tied to its time"
The new president of the legendary Japanese studio argues that beauty must be sought even when portraying horrors such as war. In Oviedo, Yoda, Ghibli’s public face, says they will continue to explore contemporary themes and concerns, just as their founders did.
Kenichi Yoda, Princess of Asturias laureate: 'Ghibli is closely tied to its time'
The new president of the legendary Japanese studio argues for pursuing beauty even when depicting horrors such as war. Yoda, Ghibli's figurehead in Oviedo, says they will keep tackling contemporary themes and concerns, just as its founders did.
North Korea plans to resume propaganda broadcasts along border with South Korea
North Korea says it plans to resume propaganda broadcasts targeting South Korea within days along the heavily-armed border between the two countries.
Governments working to identify exposure after global cyber-security warning
Governments and companies are scrambling to protect their websites, as Amazon says it experienced attacks before the warning was made public.
El Salvador’s Bukele threatens Haitian gangs over abducted soldiers
President Nayib Bukele says he has initiated military operation to rescue four Salvadoran soldiers abducted in Haiti.
What is the ‘cadaver skin jab’ beauty trend and does it really work?
A growing interest among Hong Kong women in an anti-ageing injection containing human tissue has prompted a recent crackdown by health authorities, as the product, widely known in Chinese as the “cadaver skin jab”, has not been registered for use in the city. The South China Morning Post examines why the injection has become a new beauty trend, what it claims to do and the risks involved. 1. What ...