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Joblessness, failing services and rising costs deepen hardship across the country.
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Deaths confirmed in major fire at Canada military base
Number of casualties unknown in "very, very active and delicate" situation in Alberta, says defence minister.
‘I felt disgusted’: MEP speaks out over nude deepfakes and urges EU action
Lena Schilling of Austrian Greens says images are ‘digital violence against women’ and a threat to democracyAn Austrian MEP has spoken out about her experience of being “stripped naked” online without her consent and has urged the EU to take action, as a report found that one in six female MEPs had been targeted by sexualised AI-generated content.Lena Schilling of the Green party said she had lear...
Is sisterhood the secret to a long life? The Sardinian village that could hold key to women’s longevity
Meet some of the elderly residents of Bolotana, in line to be the world’s sixth ‘blue zone’ for its high number of female centenariansWhen Giovanna Marras opens the door to her home in Bolotana, a mountain village in central Sardinia, her eyes are bright with curiosity as she sizes up her visitors. Her sister, Mariangela, peeks out too, soon ushering her guests inside and handing out dishes of ice...
‘4,000 people minding our own business’: four decades on, Falklands again face a hostile Argentina
Facing a slump in the polls, Argentina’s president is making economic attacks on the islands’ oil industry, and suggesting its key fisheries industry could be next A dozen local people and a uniformed military police officer (“Do you mind if I sit in?”) took their seats at the back of the handsome wood-panelled courtroom that doubles as the Falkland Islands’ legislative assembly. Outside, it was a...
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Looters smash Paris shops as ‘unacceptable’ violence rocks France
Smashing shop windows and snatching boxes of goods, looters in Paris poured into stores across the capital on Saturday, facing no resistance from authorities as nationwide protests degenerated into violence. Crowds of masked men wearing black hoodies yanked at metal store shutters until they gave way, clearing shelves of cigarettes, sunglasses, clothes, jewellery and food. The violence erupted as ...
China’s youth draw upon Long March spirit to navigate modern uncertainties
As China marks the 90th anniversary of the Red Army’s victory in the Long March, some young Chinese are looking to the historic journey for guidance as they face uncertainty in their lives and future. For Lyu Leiyiyi, a 22-year-old student at the Communication University of China, the spirit of the Long March offers a sense of stability at a time when people and the environment around her are chan...
Harvard and Cambridge to attend Hong Kong forum on role of humanities in AI age
The organiser of a forum that will bring together Hong Kong and overseas universities later this month has said it hopes to spark debate on the role of humanities programmes in an era increasingly dominated by artificial intelligence (AI). The Global University Presidents and Leaders Summit, organised by the Hong Kong Association for External Friendship, will be held on October 27 and 28 at the Co...
Southeast Asia’s ethnic Chinese traders feel the China squeeze
Almost every year, Kevin Stewart flies to China to find stock for his Indonesian businesses. But increasingly, the factories he visits are selling to his customers too, sometimes for less than they charge him. A data science manager in the tech sector by day, the Chinese-Indonesian entrepreneur also helps run home-living and pet-supply companies that sell to other businesses and direct to consumer...
Indigenous woman shackled to hospital bed while in labour in Queensland
Birth happens days before Labor and Coalition block bill to ban ‘barbaric practice’ of shackling incarcerated women during childbirthGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastAn incarcerated Indigenous woman was shackled to a hospital bed in Queensland while she was in labour last weekend, an advocacy group has said.The birth happened just days before Labor and the Coalition block...
Stampede at a popular Hindu festival in eastern India kills 19
A stampede during a major Hindu festival in eastern India’s West Bengal state has killed at least 19 people
Rubio wants ‘crackdown’ on settler violence after US journalist attack
Rubio wants ‘crackdown’ on settler violence after US journalist attack
In 1968, Cassandra Henderson graduated from a North Carolina school; 58 years later, she returned to its restored building, now 53 senior apartments
After years away, Cassandra Henderson has made her way back to Yanceyville, North Carolina, settling into the revitalized Dillard School Apartments. Originally a school from 1949 until 2002, this historical building has now been transformed into 53 affordable housing units for seniors, tackling the local housing crisis. This renovation not only honors the past but also strengthens community ties b...
Deadly fire breaks out at Canada military base
Defence Minister David McGuinty says there are casualties in what the prime minister called a "serious incident".
Live: France’s CRS riot police deployed again in Paris as unrest continues
France’s CRS riot police have been deployed in Paris on Sunday, a day after nationwide demonstrations saw more than 1,800 people arrested. French President Emmanuel Macron will address the nation at 8pm this evening. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Live: France’s CRS riot police deployed in Paris as unrest continues
France’s CRS riot police have been deployed in Paris on Sunday, a day after nationwide demonstrations saw more than 1,800 people arrested. French President Emmanuel Macron will address the nation at 8pm this evening. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Live: Macron to speak after nationwide violent protests put France's discontent in spotlight
French President Emmanuel Macron will address the nation at 8pm this evening following Saturday's demonstrations which saw more than 1,800 people arrested alongside peaceful marches. US President Donald Trump weighed in on the events, saying "France is burning" via his social media platform Truth Social. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Live: Trump says 'France is burning', blames 'immigration' for nationwide protests
US President Donald Trump said "France is burning" on Sunday via his social media platform Truth Social after demonstrations swept across the country over the weekend. France’s Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said that police had arrested more than 1,800 people as outbursts of arson and looting broke out on the margins of peaceful marches. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Live: Around 1,500 shops and retailers damaged during French protests, trade group says
Roughly 1,500 shops and retailers were damaged during the demonstrations that swept France on the weekend, many of them looted, the head of the Retail and Trade Federation said Sunday. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said that police had arrested more than 1,800 people as outbursts of arson and looting broke out on the margins of peaceful marches. Follow out liveblog for the latest updates.
Live: Police arrested more than 1,800 people during French protests, interior minister says
Police arrested more than 1,800 during the nationwide demonstrations that swept France Saturday, Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said Sunday. Violent clashes with police and outbursts of arson and looting broke out on the margins of peaceful marches that brought hundreds of thousands of people into the street. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Live: A demonstrator died from 'cardiorespiratory arrest' during Paris protests, police say
A demonstrator died from cardiorespiratory arrest during Saturday's protests in Paris, police said Sunday, stressing that the death was not connected to police action or to the clashes that broke out on the margins of the mass demonstrations across the capital. The city's police prefecture said they had detained a "record figure" of 855 people in the capital during the demonstrations. Follow our l...
Live: A 'record' 855 people detained in Paris during protests, police say
Police in Paris said Sunday they had detained a "record figure" of 855 people in the capital during the demonstrations that swept France the day before. The police prefecture added that 13 police officers and gendarmes had been injured during the clashes that broke out on the margins of the mass demonstrations. Follow our liveblog for all the latest developments.
Live: Vance blames immigration for violence during protests in France
US Vice President JD Vance blamed immigration for violence during protests in France on Saturday, sharing footage of a city hall on fire and warning Americans that congressional Democrats sought a similar future for the United States. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
New property purchase disclosure rule in Japan sparks fears it may curb foreign investment
Tokyo’s implementation of a rule that requires all property buyers to declare their nationality is raising concerns among investors, according to analysts. Japan’s shift from an ultra-loose monetary policy to gradual normalisation of its interest rates was also likely to force investors to reconsider whether real estate assets were still attractive, they added. “Japan has had a really strong run f...
Clashes, fires and looting break out as protesters rally across France
Violent clashes, fires, and looting have marred demonstrations across France as hundreds of thousands protest rising living costs and poor school conditions
‘Serious incident’ at Alberta military base causes deaths and injuries, Canada officials say
Incident at CFB Wainwright base in Alberta caused a ‘major fire’ that is spreading to the nearby town because of strong windsPeople have been killed and injured after an incident at one of Canada’s busiest military training bases in Alberta caused a large fire, Canada’s defence minister said Saturday.“I’m saddened to share that there have been both fatalities and injuries as a result of an inciden...
New nationwide protests rock France as buildings looted, burned
A new wave of nationwide protests is hitting France as grievances expand beyond student concerns to encompass inequality and affordability.
Major fire breaks out in Alberta after deadly incident at military base
Canada’s defense minister says that people have been killed and injured in an incident at a military base in Alberta that caused a major fire
Rubio says Trump to 'analyze' global impact of Russia sanctions during pause
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Saturday that President Donald Trump’s decision to waive sanctions and tariffs on Russia would last 60 days, as the move drew bipartisan criticism and raised fears in Ukraine that Washington could ease further restrictions on Moscow.