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Ellie Goulding admits error over promoting diamonds from controversial Australian mine

Singer ‘mortified’ about wearing diamonds from Argyle mine at centre of environmental concerns about Indigenous landThe singer Ellie Goulding has admitted her error at having promoted diamonds at the centre of environmental concerns about Indigenous land in Australia, despite having spent years campaigning on environmental issues – including the effects of mining on ancestral lands.She appeared at...

Exiled critic of Rwandan president found beheaded

Former army sergeant major Robert Kabera was a popular YouTuber and singer, who had sought asylum in Uganda.

France vows to crack down after protests spiral out of control

French leaders call for local curfews and say an "ultra-left movement" was behind widespread violence and vandalism amid anti-government protests.

Trump, Putin, Xi could hold meeting in China; discuss end to Ukraine conflict: Moscow

A possible trilateral meeting involving Russian, US, and Chinese leaders could happen to discuss the Ukraine conflict. This meeting is suggested to take place during the upcoming APEC summit in China next month. However, Ukraine has expressed concerns about being excluded from such discussions. Ukrainian officials believe this exclusion may encourage Russian President Vladimir Putin to prolong the...

EU plans March summit in Rome as Italy eyes early election

The EU is preparing to hold its March 2027 summit in Rome to mark the 70th anniversary of the Treaties of Rome, subject to unanimous approval, as Italy faces the prospect of an early spring election.

Watch: Calm couple, unfazed jogger defy chaos on streets of France

France is currently facing significant protests driven by rising living costs and deteriorating public services. While some residents appear unfazed by the chaos, many cities have witnessed violent rioting and looting. The government has implemented tighter security measures after over 2,400 individuals were arrested during recent unrest. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has suggested localised cu...

US, China should learn from Cold War-era arms control to tackle AI risks: ex-US official

Washington and Beijing should put aside their mutual distrust to address the risks posed by artificial intelligence, much as the United States and Soviet Union cooperated on nuclear arms control during the Cold War, a former US Treasury secretary has urged. Robert Rubin, who served as US Treasury secretary under former president Bill Clinton from 1995 to 1999, cited the Strategic Arms Limitation T...

France imposes curfews in Paris and major cities after worst riots in years

France announced partial curfews in Paris and other cities on Monday after weekend demonstrations over soaring prices degenerated into some of the worst street violence in recent years. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu did not rule out imposing a state of emergency after the interior minister said police had “lost control”. Tourists in Paris had a taste of the disruption on Monday when they found ...

France’s PM calls for curfews as nation grapples with unrest

The French prime minister called for localised curfews on Monday, as protesters blocked the entrance to the Louvre in Paris and authorities scrambled to stem public discontent that over the weekend saw mass cost-of-living protests spill over into some of the worst street violence in recent years. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu huddled with ministers in a crisis meeting after the interior ministe...

'Not accident': Australian PM says MP Helen Haines was hit in 'deliberate act'

Helen Haines, an independent lawmaker in Australia, was critically injured after being struck by a car. The incident occurred outside her electoral office and is being investigated as an apparent deliberate attack. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned the act and mentioned that a driver was arrested at the scene. There was also a knife found inside the vehicle during the investigation.

Ebola: Kenya confirms eighth case as DRC outbreak reaches new province

Kenya has confirmed an eighth Ebola case, while the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to spread to new areas.

Houthi attack on Yemen army camp in Shabwa kills at least 53: reports

Local authorities say armed group launched ballistic missiles at camp in southern governorate during training exercise.

Houthi attack on Yemen army camp in Shabwa reportedly kills at least 53

Rebel group reportedly launched ballistic missiles at camp in southern governorate during training exercise.

At least 18 killed in Houthi attack on military camp in Yemen’s Shabwa

Houthis launch ballistic missiles at camp in southern governorate during training exercise, gov't forces spokesman says.

French PM Lecornu says ready to declare state of emergency 'if needed'

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu on Monday warned that he was prepared to declare a state of emergency as authorities struggled to contain ongoing violence after looting affected thousands of businesses over the weekend. The unrest linked to a student protest movement comes months before France’s presidential election, raising concerns over public security and political stability.

State of emergency could be declared to help stem protests, French PM says

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has warned that a state of emergency could be imposed "if needed" as authorities struggle to contain violent protests, which have affected thousands of businesses, sweeping parts of the country. The violence comes months before France’s presidential election, raising concerns over public security and political stability.

French PM says could declare state of emergency over unrest 'if needed'

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on Monday that a state of emergency could be imposed "if needed", while adding that curfews were a better solution to the crisis over violent protests.

French PM says could declare state of emergency over unrest 'if needed'

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on Monday that a state of emergency could be imposed "if needed", while adding that curfews were a better solution to the crisis over violent protests.

Meet Niv Agaram, the Indian-origin woman who made JD Vance concede that his rhetoric against H-1B, calling them 'indentured servants' was imperfect

Airman who died in rappelling accident at Texas college football game identified

US military says Tech Sgt Ian Patterson was killed after he fell from rafters at University of Texas at San Antonio gameThe US military has identified the air force officer who died after he fell from the rafters of the Alamodome during a rappelling demonstration before the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA)’s home game against Navy on Saturday.He was Tech Sgt Ian Patterson, a tactical air ...

France 'has to assist' Gulf states, diplomat says as Macron makes three-day visit

French President Emmanuel Macron is making a three-day visit to the Gulf states focused on fuel supplies and strategic ties. The French leader will first visit Kuwait before heading to the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Qatar. The Elysée Palace said Macron would seek commitments for additional deliveries of diesel and petrol that could increase supplies available to France.

In 2013, Amanda Seyfried bought a 1930s farm in Catskills; she converted the barn into a two-bedroom guesthouse and turned the property into a nonprofit animal rescue

Amanda Seyfried has rejuvenated a charming 1930s farm in the Catskills, turning it into a cozy family haven and a sanctuary for rescued animals. Not only did she expand the farmhouse, but she also transformed the barn into a delightful guesthouse. As a nonprofit animal rescue, they provide a home to various animals, including horses and dogs.

Majority of Americans think Donald Trump is using presidency to enrich himself, new poll finds – live

Trump’s approval rating reaches new low; 66% of Americans think Trump is using position of power for monetary gain, including 34% of RepublicansSign up for US Breaking News emailA new Washington Post-ABC poll shows that Donald Trump’s approval rating has reached a new low – 33%.This comes, just over two weeks away from the November midterms, as the president continues crisscrossing the country as ...

North Korea threatens to restart propaganda broadcasts, deploy more weapons at border

North Korea has threatened to resume propaganda broadcasts and deploy more weapons along the border with South Korea, as the rivals remain locked in animosities over last month’s mine blasts that injured three South Korean soldiers

German police say 2 men turned themselves in after smashing car into an airport fence

German police say that two men have turned themselves in after a security fence was damaged at Leipzig Airport