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Experts say this trial has been a test of Syria’s transitional justice.
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Bangladesh and India battle to save cricket series after political turmoil
Bangladesh and India white-ball series under threat due to tensions that arose when Bangladeshi PM Hasina toppled.
‘Fiercely independent’ South Carolina votes on Lindsey Graham’s Senate successor
Republicans, including Graham’s sister Darline, expedite campaigns to replace late senator in special primary raceIn the race to replace the late US senator Lindsey Graham, 10 candidates have been barnstorming South Carolina diners, church halls and recreation centers, compressing a normal year of campaigning into about a fortnight.The Republican party is staging a special primary election in the ...
Minnesota primaries could mark change of path for Democrats and Republicans
From progressive and moderate to election deniers, state sees wide spectrum of candidates in test of direction for both partiesMinnesota voters on both sides of the aisle are weighing the direction of their parties – and their chances of winning over the general electorate – in marquee statewide races on Tuesday.On the left, Peggy Flanagan, the state lieutenant governor and a progressive, faces of...
Wisconsin considers democratic socialist for governor amid US wave of progressive wins
Francesca Hong is Democratic frontrunner in four-way primary race to lead the swing state, a test of anti-establishment sentimentWisconsin voters will decide on Tuesday whether to nominate a democratic socialist for the state’s highest office in the latest test of an anti-establishment wave among Democratic primary voters.Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist state lawmaker, emerged as the frontr...
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Luigi Mangione due to appear in New York court over healthcare CEO’s killing
Prosecutors allege 28-year-old gunned down Brian Thompson outside Manhattan hotel in 2024Luigi Mangione, who is accused of the killing of the UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is due to appear on Tuesday morning at Manhattan state court.Mangione’s appearance comes less than a month before the start of his highly anticipated 8 September trial. Prosecutors allege that Mangione gunned down Thompso...
The return of the caspian tiger: how a species feared extinct has come back to Kazakhstan
The wild capture and release of a female big cat into a nature reserve is the first step towards reintroducing a population that hasn’t been seen for 70 yearsOn 31 July, “Umit” – which means hope in Kazakh – was released into a nature reserve on the edge of Lake Balkhash after more than a decade of careful planning to return the caspian tiger to the region. With this release, Kazakhstan became the...
Over 8,200 detained as China launches year-long crackdown on organised crime
Chinese police have dismantled more than 1,000 gangs and detained about 8,200 suspects, just 10 days after the country’s top security official announced a year-long campaign against organised crime. The Ministry of Public Security said on Monday that the crackdown focused on crimes that had evolved into “more covert” forms and spread rapidly online. “New types of crimes such as online predatory le...
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Syrian court sentences ousted leader Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia
A Syrian court sentenced ousted leader Bashar al-Assad to death on Tuesday after a trial in absentia, convicting him of crimes including killings, torture, and arbitrary arrest during the country’s nearly 14-year war. It was the first conviction against Assad, who was ousted in a rebel offensive in December 2024 that ended decades of his family’s iron-fisted rule over Syria and the brutal war ...
Trump hid in catering truck in secret plane swap over Iran threat, reports say
The US president was moved from the old Air Force One to a military plane as he left a Nato summit in Turkey last month, US media say.
The Global South’s digital future must not belong to Bezos and Musk
Satellite internet can close digital divide, but Global South must not trade access for dependence on foreign firms.
Drone strike sparks massive blaze at Libya’s Zawiya refinery
Firefighters are battling the remains a massive fire at an oil facility in western Libya after a drone hit a fuel tank
Malaysian farmers, environmental groups call for rejection of GMO rice trial
A coalition of farmers, consumer associations and environmental groups is urging Malaysia’s National Biosafety Board to reject a proposed field trial of genetically modified rice
Taiwan court jails woman for 7 years for conspiring with Chinese officials
A Taiwanese court has sentenced a woman to seven years in prison for conspiring with Chinese officials to influence Taiwanese politics
Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdish region suffers as US-Iran war drags on
Kurdistan Regional Government says 70 percent of its trade has been cut by the regional conflict.
Zelenskyy says Russia using North Korean missiles in Ukraine
Russia and North Korea have been collaborating in the offensive against Ukraine since 2024.
Vietnam’s VinSpace announces deal with SpaceX to launch first satellite
Hanoi-based aerospace firm says it will partner with Elon Musk's rocket company to deploy satellites next year.
Ousted Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death in absentia
The ex-president is convicted of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity during the country's civil war.
Early prisoner releases mean pledge to cut rough sleeping ‘may fail’
Charity says government must focus on securing housing for ex-prisoners if Burnham is to meet rough-sleeping promise• UK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham’s pledge to end rough sleeping in England is under threat from a failure to find accommodation for a growing number of newly released prisoners, a charity has said.An analysis by the social justice charity Nacro has found that nearly on...
Burnham rough-sleeper pledge at risk from failures in housing ex-prisoners, charity warns
Analysis finds nearly one in six people leaving jail last year in England and Wales were released into homelessnessAndy Burnham’s pledge to end rough sleeping is under threat from a failure to find accommodation for a growing number of newly released prisoners, a charity has warned.An analysis by the social justice charity Nacro has found that nearly one in six people leaving jail in England and W...
Colombia quake: Frantic search for survivors as over 2,700 reported missing
Magnitude 7.4 earthquake kills at least 132 people and causes widespread damage in western Colombia.
Esports World Cup underway in Paris
Paris is currently hosting the third Esports World Cup, at which thousands of competitors are vying for 25 titles in 24 esports. For more on that topic, FRANCE 24’s Oliver Farry is joined by Nicolas Besombes, Assistant Professor of Sports Sociology at the Institute of Sport and Health at Paris Cité University.
Russia using North Korean missiles to strike Ukraine, Zelensky says
Ukraine's president says strikes in Zaporizhzhia - which killed at least six and injured 19 - involved ballistic missiles from Russia's ally.
A buried river was uncovered in Yonkers; 6 months later, wildlife had a 14,000 sq ft habitat
In 2012, Yonkers, New York, completed a project to uncover a section of the Saw Mill River that had been buried beneath a downtown parking lot since the 1920s. The former Larkin Plaza was turned into a three-acre public park. Within six months, the restored river supported 14,000 square feet of new aquatic habitat and several species.
Three Banksy artworks cost UK taxpayers almost £150,000 to remove
The costs have reignited the debate over whether Banksy’s work should be treated as vandalism or valuable public art - and whether taxpayers should have to contribute.
California built beaver-like dams in coho creeks; survival rose from 8% to 60% after restoration
Innovative restoration initiatives that emulate beaver dams have drastically enhanced coho salmon survival rates, boosting juvenile survival in a specific creek from eight percent to sixty percent. By generating cooler, slower water environments, these structures are essential for nurturing young salmon. Furthermore, these revitalized areas bolster resistance to drought conditions within the Scott...
New Haven landfill turned into solar farm now powers about 200 homes and pays the city $72,000 a year
New Haven is transforming a decommissioned landfill into a major solar energy project, installation of 1,920 solar panels that will produce a significant amount of clean energy every year. With anticipated revenue exceeding $1.4 million over two decades, this venture supports New Haven's dedication to enhancing its renewable energy initiatives, ultimately benefitting both the environment and the l...