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France experienced a weekend of shocks as weeks-long high school student protests for better study environments were hijacked by violent looters across major cities, angered by rising fuel prices and an ongoing cost of living crisis. While the rallies saw hundreds of thousands protest peacefully, clashes over the weekend led to chaotic scenes: hundreds of shops were pillaged, the historic city hal...
In a statement issued on Monday morning, the Élysée announced that the French president had refused the interior minister's resignation "given the need for continuous command of the security forces in the current situation".
NSW tribunal upholds liquor authority’s decision preventing Manthos Papadopoulos from entering Sydney Elements and Showgirls A Sydney strip club owner has failed in a bid to overturn a ban on entering venues – including his own businesses – in the nightlife precinct of Kings Cross.Manthos Papadopoulos, the owner of Sydney Elements and Showgirls, was banned by the Independent Liquor and Gaming Auth...
Ashish Sharma and Manali Purohit's dream of running their vegan cafe 'And Bodega' in Fitzroy North, Melbourne, turned tragic when it suffered extensive damage from an arson attack shortly after opening. This incident, linked to a nearby tobacco shop, cost them their life savings and brought additional theft. To recover, they initiated a crowdfunding campaign and are searching for new locations, bu...
For 31 years, Kodak operated a uranium-based research device beneath its Rochester laboratory, using it to examine materials and detect impurities. Installed in 1975 and shut down in 2006, the machine attracted public attention in 2012 because it contained highly enriched uranium. A new Popular Mechanics report explains how the device produced neutrons through nuclear fission but could not sustain...
The unrest follows months of anti-government protests in the Balkan nation, initially sparked by a controversial resort development in an ecologically protected area linked to US President Donald Trump's family.
Eve Irvine is pleased to welcome Axel Berra-Vescio, French History-Geography and European section teacher in the Paris region. France's student protests are exposing what educators describe as years of structural neglect, widening educational inequalities and the cumulative consequences of controversial reforms. “We've been ignored basically about every demand we made,” Berra-Vescio says. He also ...
The Cuban Revolution, with all its contradictions, has given plenty to the world. Its fall will be a major loss.
UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher has warned of worsening conditions in conflict zones, describing places such as Sudan and Gaza as an “atrocities lab”, where new weapons are being developed and tested amid devastating human suffering.
Despite recent progress, almost a fifth of air travellers with disabilities are still dissatisfied with their experienceDisabled passengers will have better safeguards when flying, the government has pledged, including protection from damaged wheelchairs and support from trained staff.A report from an industry-led accessibility group said there was “much more to be done” but progress was being mad...
Chris Pratt returns for season 2 of Prime's gritty Reacher follow-up, 'The Terminal List', while Tom Rhys Harries brings body horror to the DC Universe in 'Clayface'. Here's what to look out for this week.
Austrian Airlines flight OS82 faced a critical situation when it was diverted to Sofia due to a bomb threat. With 51 passengers on board, the plane made an emergency landing under the watch of a Bulgarian Air Force fighter jet. Upon arrival, security teams conducted extensive searches, finding no threats. The flight then continued its journey to Vienna later that night, ensuring the safety of all ...
South Africa and Mozambique will remember Samora Machel on Monday, marking 40 years since his mysterious death in a plane crash
In Exarchia, residents say short-term rentals are driving up rents and eroding its character.
Voters in Canada’s oil-rich Alberta province will decide Monday whether to begin a process that could lead to independence, testing national unity
Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro have faced off for the first time in a debate, only days before their Oct. 25 runoff election for the country’s top job
The media had a field day with Zacharia’s short tenure, but claims of chaos in Trump administration are exaggerated.
At least 1,209 migrants have died or gone missing in the Mediterranean since the beginning of the year, according to the International Organisation for Migration.
China says its economy grew 4.5% for the July-September quarter from a year ago
Ukrainian attacks have set an oil export terminal ablaze in St. Petersburg
Hong Kong families have paid tribute to their ancestors on the final day of the Chung Yeung Festival long weekend, with rituals ranging from full traditional rites to a simple bunch of flowers, despite pricier offerings. More than a dozen people queued outside Chai Wan MTR station on Monday morning, a public holiday, for the special tomb-sweeping bus to Cape Collinson Chinese Permanent Cemetery. C...
Violence broke out across France, with more than half a million people taking to the streets over the weekend.
An investigation into work carried out by a lift contractor in Hong Kong has found another 186 buildings lacking crucial components designed to prevent flames and smoke from entering the shaft in the event of a fire. The checks pushed the number of buildings with substandard lifts installed by Taizoom Elevator to 338 on Monday. According to the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD),...
Hong Kong authorities should look beyond reports signed off by registered engineers when assessing lift safety and review accreditation requirements to help prevent contractors from cutting corners, a lawmaker and an expert have urged, after more lifts were found missing a crucial door frame component. Lawmaker Scott Leung Man-kwong on Monday called on the Electrical and Mechanical Services Depart...
Europe's increasingly pragmatic engagement with Afghanistan's Taliban rulers is exposing a fundamental contradiction between diplomatic non-recognition and political necessity. In an investigation for The New York Times, Pakistan and Afghanistan bureau chief Elian Peltier reveals how European governments are quietly expanding negotiations with the Taliban over migrant deportations, diplomatic repr...
Europe's increasingly pragmatic engagement with Afghanistan's Taliban rulers is exposing a fundamental contradiction between diplomatic non-recognition and political necessity. In an investigation for The New York Times, Pakistan and Afghanistan bureau chief Elian Peltier reveals how European governments are quietly expanding negotiations with the Taliban over migrant deportations, diplomatic repr...
Michigan will ban untreated, uncertified firewood from entering the state starting January 1, 2027, to prevent the spread of more than 140 plant pests and diseases. The restriction will apply to travellers, campers and businesses, with exemptions for certified, heat-treated wood and certain other wood products. Authorities will focus on public awareness in 2027, while repeat violations could attra...
Across Europe, people are protesting rising housing, food, and energy costs, demanding government action. But how is rising inflation hitting Europeans' daily lives? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.
