More than 1,800 arrested in France after protester violence erupts
Authorities said masked groups on Saturday set fires and attacked public buildings, including city halls, in several cities.
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Florida appeals court overturns $2,675 monthly alimony after a 249-day marriage
A recent decision by a Florida appeals court reversed an alimony order for a short marriage lasting 249 days. The court found insufficient evidence regarding the former wife's need for financial support. The trial court had awarded nine months of temporary alimony based on prior cases instead of specific proof. The appeals court emphasized the importance of individual cases and relevant evidence i...
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'Like we had a war': France counts cost of violent protests
France was reeling on Sunday from widespread damage caused by violent protests the day before that saw 1,800 people arrested, a historic town hall torched and widespread looting.
Was ancient India the world’s forgotten superpower?
In Deja Vu’s latest episode, William Dalrymple explores ancient India’s global influence – and how it was overlooked.
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Gaza families fear food shortages as Israel halts commercial shipments
Residents report rising prices as the latest restrictions bite, leaving families unable to afford extra supplies.
France protests: "There's a whole range of grievances at play"
Is the anger in France driven more by declining living standards or by the perception that the economic burden is being distributed unfairly? We discuss this with our guest, Joseph Downing, senior lecturer in politics and international relations at Aston University.
Huckabee calls for prosecution of journalist's West Bank attackers
The ambassador condemned the attack as "vicious" and called for the prosecution of those involved.
Florida opens $191.8M water plant to protect the Matanzas River and conserve drinking water
St. Johns County Utilities officials celebrated the completion of the State Road 207 Water Reclamation Facility. This facility, costing $191.8 million, will treat wastewater and provide reclaimed water for irrigation purposes. The project aims to reduce dependence on the Floridan Aquifer, especially during ongoing drought conditions. Capacity of the facility can be expanded to meet future demand w...
Paris left reeling as student-led protests turn chaotic
Some 1,800 people arrested and hundreds injured during nationwide demonstrations attended by hundreds of thousands.
Bristol Old Vic tackles arts ‘emergency’ by bringing the theatre into classrooms
Amid financial pressures on household and school budgets, the theatre company is expanding access with free plays Six young actors step into the spotlight as a reverent silence descends on the hall at City Academy in Bristol. A boy steps forward to pose a central question: “What does it mean to be young in Britain in 2026?”Union jack flags flash across the backdrop as three girls excitedly debate ...
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Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: California's Proposition 40; singer Rosalía; actor John Turturro; "Elsbeth" star Carrie Preston; "Other Desert Cities" on Broadway; the legacy of Jackson Pollock and Lee Krasner; consumer sentiment at the midterms; and a frog-jumping contest.
Violent protests a threat to EU membership, not government, Albanian PM says
Albania's prime minister has said he will not resign despite days of protest and growing unrest, warning that the escalating violence is threatening the country's chances of joining the European Union.
Is FIFA scrapping its peace prize after awarding it to US President Trump?
FIFA committee to assess the merits of the award after several members demand its discontinuation.
Michigan court allows Kalamazoo County to seize a family’s lakefront cottage for park expansion
The Michigan Court of Appeals has confirmed Kalamazoo County's legal right to acquire a residential cottage located near Prairie View County Park, ending a protracted legal battle. County officials want to integrate the cottage into their plans for park expansion, but the owners have raised objections, arguing that the public purpose claims are obsolete. The issue of fair compensation continues to...
Paris residents tell Al Jazeera they’re dismayed by protest damage
Paris residents tell Al Jazeera they’re dismayed by the level of damage caused when Saturday’s protests turned violent.
Egypt pledges support for Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks escalate
Egypt announced its willingness to provide military assistance to Saudi Arabia to ensure its security and stability. President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi convened the National Defence Council to discuss potential support amid Houthi assaults. These attacks have targeted key infrastructure, including Riyadh’s international airport and Saudi Aramco. Egypt has previously supported Saudi Arabia in the Yemen...
Meet Sgiath: The mountain rescue Labrador who has won IFAW’s 2026 Animal of the Year Award
Sgiath, a remarkable six-year-old black Labrador, has recently made headlines for her extraordinary ability to detect invasive sea squirt, leading her to win the prestigious 2026 Animal of the Year Award. Partnering with marine ecologist Dr. Texa Sim, Sgiath's keen sense of smell plays a vital role in identifying this invasive organism. Her early detection skills contribute significantly to marine...
Why have settler pogroms surged during olive harvest season in West Bank?
France and Belgium condemn settler attack on diplomats, but critics say EU needs to act beyond words of condemnation.
In 2001, Tony Bennett and his wife opened an arts school for 250 students; how it looks 25 years later
Tony Bennett and Susan Benedetto co-founded the Frank Sinatra School of the Arts in 2001 in New York. The school offers specialized training in various art forms while maintaining a strong academic curriculum. Students can major in dance, drama, film, fine art, vocal music, or instrumental music. The school moved to a permanent facility in 2009, equipped with state-of-the-art spaces for performanc...
Why Plato-to-Nato Western myth is being resurrected
Standing before the Acropolis in Athens earlier this month, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the West’s story “the greatest story ever known to man”. But didn’t Hollywood tell us the greatest story ever told was that of Jesus of Nazareth? The decisions of the coming decade, Rubio said, “will determine whether the West maintains its place at the head of the world or resigns itself to a futu...
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Microsoft pulls out of AI datacentre project in Essex over power supply concerns
Development by UK firm Nscale heralded by ministers as largest of its kind in country loses anchor tenantThe development of a huge AI datacentre hailed by the UK government has received a fresh setback after Microsoft pulled out of the project over concerns about power supplies.The development by the British company Nscale, heralded by ministers as the country’s largest AI datacentre when it was a...
Microsoft drops huge AI datacentre project in Essex over power supply concerns
Development by UK firm Nscale heralded by ministers as largest of its kind in the country loses its anchor tenantThe development of a huge AI datacentre hailed by the UK government has received a fresh setback after Microsoft pulled out of the project over concerns about power supplies.The development by the British firm Nscale, heralded by ministers as the country’s largest AI datacentre when it ...
Businesses and shopkeepers pick up the pieces after protests in France spiral into looting
On Sunday morning, broken glass and litter filled the streets as Parisians emerged from their apartment blocks after a day of chaos across France.
U.S. taking Putin’s side would be a ‘historic mistake,’ Zelenskyy says
The Ukrainian leader told NBC News’ “Meet the Press” that Ukrainian officials believe the decision to limit Starlink, imposed by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, came from the U.S. government.