Father of Georgia Apalachee school shooter sentenced to 15 years in prison
Colin Gray, 55, was convicted of second-degree murder after his son Colt carried out a school shooting that killed four.
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Trump’s tax immunity scheme hoists president by his own petard on Blanche AG nomination
Republican senators sought written limits on settlement, but president held firm despite risk to attorney general pickUS politics live – latest updatesDonald Trump’s refusal to officially end a hugely controversial agreement giving him broad tax immunity and creating a 1.8bn slush fund underscored how the US president’s own self interest takes precedence above all else in his government.For weeks,...
US authorities probe cyberattack on water systems in Minnesota
A cyberattack targeted more than 30 water facilities in the Midwestern US state earlier this week.
Quote of the day by Khaled Hosseini: 'A man who has no conscience, no goodness, does not suffer' and why guilt is the starting point for redemption
Trump weighs US$100,000 fee for foreign students to work in US after graduation
The Trump administration is weighing a plan to charge international students US$100,000 to stay in the country and work after graduating, according to a person familiar with the matter, in a potentially devastating move for student visa holders already squeezed by recent immigration crackdowns. The person familiar spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations. A White House off...
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アメリカとイラン再び攻撃の応酬 エスカレートの懸念
イラン情勢をめぐり、アメリカ軍がイランの軍の指揮所など数十か所を攻撃したとする一方、イラン側も中東地域に駐留するアメリカ軍への攻撃を行っていて、応酬が再びエスカレートする懸念が高まっています。
熊本地震 猛暑の中 電気・水道などのインフラ復旧急ぐ 政府
政府は、今回の地震の被災地で停電や断水が続いていることを受けて、冷房のための電源車の配備や給水車の派遣など、猛暑の中でも、可能なかぎり良好な避難環境を確保できるよう支援するとともに、自治体や事業者と連携してインフラの復旧を急ぐことにしています。
US sanctions Mahan Air’s China network over alleged support for Iran’s IRGC
The United States sanctioned two China-based companies and a Chinese executive on Thursday over their alleged support for Iran’s Mahan Air, which Washington described as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ “airline of choice” for transporting weapons, military personnel and equipment. The action marked the second consecutive day that Washington targeted mainland China- or Hong Kong-linked busin...
Netflix drama 'The Polygamist' ignites global debate on marriage and betrayal
In tonight's edition: The new South African Netflix drama "The Polygamist" is winning over global audiences; we speak to its lead screenwriter. But first: Cameroon's President Paul Biya, has not been seen in public for more than 50 days, his longest absence from public view. Also, in Tunisia, the impact of weeks of power cuts is coming into sharp focus, with hundreds believed to have died during a...
Netflix drama The Polygamist ignites global debate on marriage & betrayal
In tonight's edition, Cameroon's president, Paul Biya, has not been seen in public for more than 50 days, his longest absence from public view. Also, in Tunisia, the impact of weeks of power cuts is coming into sharp focus, with hundreds believed to have died during a recent heatwave. And the new South African drama The Polygamist delivers more twists and turns than a rollercoaster on overdrive.
Palestine Action co-founder wins UK Supreme Court appeal bid
Huda Ammori has won permission to challenge Palestine Action's ban at the UK Supreme Court.
熊本地震 DMAT調整医師 断水と暑さ懸念で長期支援訴え
今回の熊本地震で被災地に派遣された医療チームの調整を行う医師は、地震で大規模に被災した病院の患者搬送はおおむね終了した一方で、多くの家屋の倒壊した地域では、断水と暑さによる健康影響が懸念されるとして、避難者の健康管理など、息の長い支援が必要になると訴えています。
Quote of the day by Pablo Picasso: "When I was as old as these children, I could draw like Raphael, but it took me a lifetime to learn to…"
Pablo Picasso admired children's uninhibited artistic expression and their natural imagination. He believed true mastery combined technical skill with this fearless approach. Older artists often lose this freedom due to fear of judgment and criticism. Picasso's journey shows simplicity achieved through experience is a higher achievement. Rediscovering this childlike curiosity is key to lifelong...
Selection for next UN chief gets underway with Grynspan early front runner
Rebeca Grynspan, the former vice-president of Costa Rica, emerged as an early front runner to be the next United Nations secretary general on Thursday, as the Security Council began the selection process, with a first “straw poll” held behind closed doors to evaluate support for candidates vying for the role at the embattled world body. Antonio Guterres, the current UN chief, is set to complete hi...
Selection for next UN chief gets underway with first ‘straw poll’
The United Nations Security Council began the selection process for the next secretary general on Thursday, with a first “straw poll” held behind closed doors to evaluate support for candidates vying for the role at the embattled world body. Antonio Guterres, the current UN chief, is set to complete his second five-year term on the final day of 2026, leaving the high-profile role open for a new le...
Pakistan coal mine explosion kills at least 32 miners
Accidents common in Pakistan’s coal mining industry, particularly in Balochistan, where many mines lack basic safety.
Pakistan coal mine explosion kills at least 11, traps dozens
Accidents common in Pakistan’s coal mining industry, particularly in Balochistan, where many mines lack basic safety.
Global burning at record low, despite North American and European wildfires
As wildfires in Europe and North America grow more extreme, key worldwide burning statistics are at a record low largely because Africa and Asia are controlling fire more.
France, Spain eye respite from wildfires as other blazes break out in Europe
A massive wildfire that has devastated southwestern France was no longer advancing on Thursday, local authorities said, raising hopes the crisis was easing. In Spain, most of the tens of thousands of people evacuated from areas west of Madrid were cleared to return home after the state of emergency was lifted. Firefighters, however, remained locked in battles against major blazes in the UK, Greece...
【被害状況】熊本地震 関連調査中含め34人死亡 熊本県発表
熊本県は30日の災害対策本部会議で、今回の地震で亡くなったかどうか調査中の人も含めて34人が死亡したと発表しました。
消費税減税 自民 高市首相指示受け意見集約急ぐ 党内異論も
食料品の消費税減税をめぐり、高市総理大臣が来年4月から2年間、税率を1％に引き下げる方針を表明したことを受けて、自民党執行部は意見集約を急ぐ方針です。ただ、党内では「財源が明確でない」などと異論も表面化していて、とりまとめに苦慮することも予想されます。
宗教法人の不正利用防止に向けて初のガイドライン案 文化庁
活動実態のない宗教法人が脱税などに悪用されるのを防ぐため、文化庁は、都道府県に対し、不正が疑われる場合は、宗教法人の解散命令を検討することなどを定めたガイドラインの案を初めて策定しました。
ポーランドに飛しょう体が落下 “ロシアのミサイルの可能性”
ウクライナの隣国、ポーランドの東部に30日、飛しょう体が落下し、ポーランド政府はロシアのミサイルだった可能性が高いとしたうえで、詳しい調査を進める考えを示しました。
Quote by Bertrand Russell: 'There are two motives for reading a book; one, that you enjoy it...'
Reading serves a dual purpose: it offers personal satisfaction while also catering to the desire for intellectual recognition among peers. This blend of motivations can drive individuals to choose books based on public perception rather than genuine interest. Psychological theories identify this as the contrast between intrinsic and extrinsic motivations. In our digital age, online platforms enhan...
イオンモールで活動のNGO医師 「非常に緊迫した状況だった」
地震後に大規模な爆発が起きた熊本県嘉島町のショッピングセンター「イオンモール熊本」で活動にあたった、NGOの医師がオンラインインタビューに応じ「地震が続くため2次被害を防ぎつつ、救助活動を行った」などと現場の緊迫した状況を振り返りました。
Liberian authorities burn $336 million in cocaine as senior police officials are implicated
Liberian law enforcement agents have burned some 4.2 metric tons of cocaine worth about $336 million
Russian missiles interception rate in Ukraine dropped from 90% back in March to 70%, expert says
A Russian ballistic missile and drone barrage across Ukraine overnight killed at least 10 civilians, including children. Ukraine's air force said it had managed to intercept 55 missiles and 265 drones launched by Moscow -- but it has struggled to intercept the advanced ballistic missiles that Russia is increasingly deploying. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, former British Army captain, P...
Saudi Arabia announces maritime defence alliance to secure vital waterways
Fourteen nations sign up to alliance to protect vital trade and energy routes amid escalating hostilities.
What’s behind growing European threats to boycott the next FIFA World Cup?
American venture capital firm Thrive Eternal is expected to lead the investor group for FFE, founded by Joshua Kushner — the brother of U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law.
Spain deploying military to border with Morocco after migrant crossings
Spain will deploy its military to Ceuta to help restore order at its border with Morocco after local authorities in Ceuta had asked the central government in Madrid for reinforcements.