Ten police and 17 “bandits” killed in firefight in northwestern Nigeria
Police say 17 suspected gang members and two civilians were also killed in Kebbi State.
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Dozens killed in firefight between Nigerian armed group and police
Police say 17 suspected gang members and two civilians were also killed in Kebbi State.
Tech titan Jeff Bezos eyes Liverpool as more US moguls buy up UK teams
Several other US billionaires like Mark Walters and Todd Boehly also have stakes in UK football and other sports teams.
Parisians get ready for the eclipse
Paris is preparing for the solar eclipse. The last one here in France was in 1999. So this is one not to miss, especially for the astrophotographer we met.
Jellyfish force shutdown of three reactors at France's Gravelines nuclear power plant
Experts say overfishing, plastic pollution and warming seas due to climate change have created conditions allowing jellyfish to thrive and reproduce.
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Jellyfish influx forces EDF to shut three reactors at Gravelines nuclear plant
The nuclear power station on the North Sea coast has had jellyfish flooding into its filtration system. It is not the first time Graveline has faced this problem.
Jellyfish surge forces EDF to shut three reactors at Gravelines nuclear plant
The nuclear power plant on the North Sea coast saw jellyfish clog up its filtration system. It is not the first time Graveline has had to deal with this problem.
Human rights groups sue Trump administration over ‘crippling’ ICC sanctions
Lawsuit challenges Trump’s executive order targeting the ICC for its investigation of Israeli crimes in PalestineFour prominent US human rights organizations have accused the Trump administration of using its “crippling” sanctions regime against the international criminal court (ICC) to undermine global efforts to prosecute war crimes and crimes against humanity.In a lawsuit filed in federal court...
France’s oldest lumberjack contest puts axe skills to the test
France’s 73rd lumberjacking championship in Chamrousse saw 60 competitors race axes through logs, preserving Alpine forestry traditions for 2,000 spectators.
Hungary’s Parliament taps András Baka as president as part of Orbán-era purge
Hungary's Parliament has elected András Baka as president as the new government dismantles structures left by former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán
Luigi Mangione appears in court over healthcare CEO’s killing with trial a month away
Prosecutors allege that Mangione gunned down Brian Thompson outside New York City hotel in December 2024Luigi Mangione, who is accused of the killing of the UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, appeared Tuesday morning at Manhattan state court for a pre-trial conference.Mangione was escorted into court at 9.46am. He wore a slate-colored suit and a white shirt. Continue reading...
Luigi Mangione appears in New York court over healthcare CEO’s killing
Appearance comes less than a month before September trial over shooting of Brian Thompson outside hotelLuigi Mangione, who is accused of the killing of the UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, appeared Tuesday morning at Manhattan state court for a pre-trial conference.Mangione was escorted into court at 9.46am. He wore a slate-colored suit and a white shirt. Continue reading...
Colombia: Thousands missing after deadly earthquake
At least 224 people have been killed in Colombia following a 7.4 magnitude earthquake which struck the western part of the country. With thousands of people still missing, authorities are warning the number of casualties could continue to climb.
Death toll from Colombia earthquake continues to rise
The death toll from a devastating earthquake that flattened dozens of buildings in western Colombia jumped to 224, local authorities said on Tuesday (August 11) as emergency workers dug through the wreckage for survivors. FRANCE 24's Maria Clara Calle Aguirre tells us more.
War on Iran: Mojtaba Khamenei is in ‘perfect health’, Iran says
President Masoud Pezeshkian says Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is in ‘perfect health’.
Mexican reinforcements arrive for wildfire fight in western Canada after 20,000 flee
About 100 firefighters from Mexico were expected to arrive Tuesday to help battle a deadly wildfire that has forced 20,000 people from their homes and destroyed properties near Okanagan Lake in Western Canada
Summer 2026 on course to be UK’s hottest on record, says Met Office – latest news
Prediction comes amid warning of ‘extreme heat’ this week with temperatures of 38C possibleThe Guardian’s environment editor, Fiona Harvey, has written a useful explainer about the UK public services that are struggling in the extreme weather. You can read it in full here:There’s only one solution in the end to the drought now declared across most of England and that’s rain, says Hannah Cloke, pro...
Extreme heat strains Italy's 'cheese banks,' where Parmigiano backs farm loans
Extreme heat is squeezing Italy's "cheese banks", the climate-controlled vaults in Emilia-Romagna where hundreds of thousands of Parmigiano Reggiano wheels sit as collateral for farm loans, pushing up energy bills and thinning the milk supply that fills them.
France bans unsolicited telemarketing calls
Cold calling is coming to an end in France, with one consumer group calling the ban a "small revolution".
South Africa mine dump collapse kills at least 14 suspected illegal miners
At least 14 suspected illegal miners were killed and eight injured when a mine dump collapsed in South Africa’s North West province on Monday night, police said. Search and rescue operations are under way for an unknown number of people who may still be trapped at the site near Rustenburg, provincial police commissioner Arthur Peter Adams said. The collapse occurred as the miners were digging f...
Thailand suspends new gun permits after mass shooting
Authorities promise tough new laws in the country, which has high levels of firearms ownership.
Miscarriages triple, healthcare access worsens… the nightmare for pregnant women in Gaza
With over 3,950 cases recorded by the ministry of health in Gaza, the number of miscarriages between January and June has tripled compared with the previous six months. During this period, there was approximately one miscarriage for every five live births. The Observers team spoke with two OBGYN doctors in Gaza.
Mexican crews expected to arrive for wildfire fight in western Canada after 20,000 flee
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police have opened a criminal investigation into the cause of the fire, which broke out on Friday.
‘Only job I know’: Philippine sailors return to sea despite wartime risks
Despite risks in the Strait of Hormuz and Black Sea, seafarers from the Philippines are still competing for jobs.
Perseid meteor shower reaches peak viewing on Wednesday night
The Perseid meteor shower is the best viewing all year, according to NASA.
Canadian airline cancels flight after child refuses to wear seatbelt
Flight from Victoria to Toronto forced to return to terminal after repeated attempts to secure child in seat failedA Canadian airline cancelled a flight from Victoria to Toronto after a child refused to wear a seatbelt.The child was standing in their chair as the 6 August Porter Airlines flight taxied towards the runway, the airline said. Repeated attempts by an accompanying parent and crew to sec...
Drone captures devastating aftermath of Spokane wildfires
The aerial footage shows homes destroyed down to their foundations, with burned cars still parked in some driveways.
Power downs and free energy: How Europe is preparing for a dip in solar during the eclipse
While many are excitedly awaiting the eclipse, for the solar industry it’s a bit of a headache.
One European country is offering free energy to households that power down during the eclipse
While many are excitedly awaiting the eclipse, for the solar industry it’s a bit of a headache.
Hungary parliament approves Orban-critic judge as president
Hungarian lawmakers on Tuesday approved former supreme court chief Andras Baka, a critic of Viktor Orban who was fired during the ex-premier’s time in power, as the country’s next head of state. The post became vacant following the contested removal last month of the previous president, an Orban ally, as pro-EU conservative Prime Minister Peter Magyar pushes to loosen his predecessor’s lingering h...