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Higher humidity, cooler temperatures and a forecast for rain raised hopes of relief Thursday for a parched portion of southwestern France engulfed by wildfires that have charred an area four times the size of Paris in recent weeks. Local officials reported a “rather calm" night, with a fire that has not grown beyond the 42,000 hectares already affected. FRANCE 24's Carys Garland reports from Lanto...
The United States military launched "powerful" strikes on Iran on Thursday, in retaliation for Tehran's attacks targeting US bases in Jordan as the Middle East war reignited and again drew in the Islamic republic's proxies. The first strikes after a nearly week-long lull in fighting dashed hopes of a return to negotiations.
The unidentified object caused a 10m-wide (33ft) crater a short distance from the village of Tarnawa Kolonia, about 100km from the border with Ukraine during a Russian attack on the city of Lviv.
Rising fuel and electricity prices push inflation up to 3.5% in July, while core inflation also edges up by 0.1 points.
Japan’s Aeon Mall Kumamoto was rebuilt to withstand earthquakes after it was damaged in strong quakes in April 2016. Its June reopening was meant to be a fresh start, the gleaming building a symbol of rebirth for the mall and residents of Kashima town. Then Tuesday’s magnitude 7.1 earthquake shook this new-found confidence. “When this quake hit, I immediately knew the epicentre was close,” 30-year...
Russian strikes killed at least eight people and wounded more than a dozen others across Ukraine, authorities said on Thursday, triggering renewed calls from Kyiv for its allies to send air defence supplies. The overnight attack, which involved 74 missiles and 284 drones according to the air force, also resulted in casualties in the capital Kyiv, and in Poltava.
プロ野球、広島は矢野雅哉選手と前川誠太選手の自宅などが警察の捜索を受けたと明らかにしました。球団は「捜査に全面的に協力する」とコメントしています。
Malaysia’s claim that Myanmar has agreed to take back 5,000 Rohingya has raised hopes of easing pressure on the country’s strained refugee system but also drawn alarm from activists over the risks of returning members of the persecuted minority to a place still engulfed by conflict. Rights groups say any movement of refugees into Myanmar – where the military is fighting multiple conflicts and most...
Microsoft reported record quarterly profit and forecast accelerating Azure growth, while Meta’s profit and margins were hit by severance costs and legal expenses.
As US tech giants face growing market scrutiny over their swelling artificial intelligence budgets, China’s top technology firms are confronting a similar reckoning: proving that billions of dollars spent on AI infrastructure will yield sustainable profits. Here is a run down on how Chinese tech giants are navigating the AI monetisation challenge. Why are global investors nervous about ‘big tech’ ...
In this edition of French Connections, Genie Godula and Florence Villeminot continue their tour of Paris with a stop in the 3rd arrondissement. This is the quieter, more local side of the Marais and one of the oldest neighbourhoods in the French capital. It's a place where medieval history rubs shoulders with contemporary creativity. From the Knights Templar to fashion designers, from royal prison...
Officials say the death toll from a militant attack on a police post in northwestern Pakistan has risen to 11
Bank’s chair pledges to keep up fight against inflation but decision brings fears of a failure to keep paceUS government borrowing costs have hit their highest level since 2007 after the Federal Reserve voted to hold its key interest rate steady, feeding fears that the central bank may not move fast enough to tame a rise in inflation.The yield – or interest rate – on the 30-year US Treasury bond r...
Surprisingly, Europe dominates the top 10 list, with Paris claiming the number one spot for its street food options.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino wants to open the commercial capital of the World Cup to private investors. International investors, including figures close to US President Donald Trump's family, are reportedly among the potential candidates. The initiative has sparked strong reactions from various confederations and football federations.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino wants to open the commercial capital of the World Cup to private investors. International investors, including figures close to US President Donald Trump's family, are reportedly among the potential candidates. The initiative has sparked strong reactions from various confederations and football federations.
Deadly clashes reported in Pakistan-administered Kashmir amid first round of voting for regional elections on July 27.
During the RHS Sandringham Flower Show, King Charles embraced the challenges of ageing with humor while discussing his cancer treatment and progress. His heartfelt remarks resonated, especially when he was likened to his mother, Queen Elizabeth. This appearance, alongside Queen Camilla, showcases his honest and approachable demeanor in royal engagements.
Ryan Garcia and Twitch streamer JasonTheWeen finally settled their online trash talk inside a boxing ring. After claiming he could "beat the f*ck out of" the WBC welterweight champion, Jason stepped into a sparring session that turned heavily one-sided. The session ended early after his corner threw in the towel, before Garcia later shared advice and praised him for getting inside the ring.
Active fires in Antalya's Kaş district and Muğla province forced evacuations and highway closures as extreme heat fanned blazes across six provinces.
Inspector of the Polish Air Force says as part of Russia’s attack on Ukraine last night two missiles were identified as posing direct threat to PolandPoland’s defence minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz confirms it’s “most likely” it was a Kh-101 air-launched cruise missile.“That’s the most probable hypothesis,” he says. Continue reading...
今回の地震で震度7の揺れを観測した熊本県氷川町では、これまでに125棟の家屋が全壊するなどあわせて800棟以上で被害が確認されました。氷川町は、さらに被害が増えるおそれがあるとしています。
A massive wildfire has been raging across the Bordeaux region for almost a week now, and these forest fires are emitting toxic smoke that is sometimes visible from dozens of kilometres away. This smoke has harmful effects on all living beings, including the vineyards.
沖縄県名護市辺野古の沖合で船が転覆し研修旅行中の高校生など2人が死亡した事故で、亡くなった生徒の遺族が事故のあと初めて会見を開き、船長1人の責任で終わらせないために学校の校長などの告訴に踏み切ったことを明らかにしました。
Saudi Arabia has hosted the last two Asian Champions League Elite finals and has now been confirmed for the next three.
Japan's 600-year-old Daisugi technique offers a unique way to produce timber without cutting down entire trees. Developed in Kyoto during the 14th century, the method allows a single cedar tree to grow multiple straight trunks that can be harvested for centuries. The ancient practice is now drawing attention as an example of sustainable forestry amid growing concerns over global deforestation
Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes faces three charges of assault in the post-game clashes after Spain’s 1-0 win on July 19, defender Nahuel Molina faces two charges and coach Roberto Ayala one.
BTS, the best-selling musical act in South Korean history, will sit out the Grammy Awards next year. Their announcement is linked to a new Grammy category which fans have criticised as being an example of non-English language acts being "gatekept out of the main/general categories".
