Algeria: Toxic colonisation
The French army’s illegal use of chemical weapons in Algeria’s war of independence, as revealed by testimony and documents.
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India opposition leader Gandhi freed after detention at student-led protest
Demands from young people and Cockroach Janta Party pose one of the biggest challenges to PM Modi's government.
Iran toll in Hormuz would set ‘dangerous precedent’ says Rubio
Iran toll in Hormuz would set 'dangerous precedent' says Rubio
Chinese robot maker AgiBot pursues Hong Kong IPO, hiring 3 sponsors: sources
Fast-growing Chinese robot maker AgiBot is pursuing an initial public offering in Hong Kong and has hired Citic Securities as a sponsor, according to two people familiar with the matter. Additionally, China International Capital Corporation (CICC) and Morgan Stanley have also been tapped as joint sponsors, one of the people said. Shanghai-based AgiBot had shown signs that it was looking to list fo...
'No self-criticism' over Argentina's World Cup final behaviour, expert says
Journalist Michael Reid says Argentinians "assume" opponents will resort to "dirty tricks" and have a "hidden agenda", which helps explain their behaviour on the pitch. Reid also believes FIFA will not impose "any severe sanctions" over the incidents during the World Cup final or the Malvinas banner
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Girl, 11, dies in the River Thames
In a tragic incident, an 11-year-old girl lost her life after she innocently asked to dip her toes in the River Thames. Two weeks of extensive searching led to the recovery of her body. The inquest determined her death was accidental, resulting from immersion in frigid waters, with no signs of foul play among peers. This devastating loss has left her family heartbroken and in mourning.
More warehouses of Russian online retailer Wildberries hit by Ukraine, officials say
Logistics hubs belonging to Wildberries in Krasnodar and Stavropol were struck overnight on Tuesday.
Japan temperatures soar over 40C, marking first 'cruelly hot day'
The term was introduced in April by the weather agency to describe days when temperatures reach 40C.
Ukraine's Fire Point CEO: Germany can count on us for deep-strike deterrence
The CEO of Ukraine's missile manufacturer, Iryna Terekh, tells Euronews why Germany could one day rely on Ukraine for deep-strike deterrence as she aims to reshape European air defence by combining Ukrainian battlefield experience with European industry.
Louvre gallery where jewellery heist took place to reopen to public
The Apollo Gallery at Paris's Louvre Museum, the site of the jewelry heist of October 2025, is set to reopen to the public on Wednesday without any jewelry on display, an informed source told AFP.
国民 古川代表代行 “睡眠は大事 高市首相は休息確保を”
高市総理大臣が、みずからの睡眠時間は0時間から3時間が常態化しているなどと投稿したことについて、国民民主党の古川代表代行は、睡眠はパフォーマンスを上げるためにも大事だとして休息を確保してもらいたいと指摘しました。
Mamdani says NYC lacks authority to arrest Israeli PM Netanyahu
Netanyahu's office has dubbed the ICC a "kangaroo court" and called the arrest warrant against the Israeli leader "bogus."
Rising sea levels are making coastal flooding more common around the world; study finds
Coastal flooding is becoming more frequent globally due to rising sea levels. Extreme sea-level events now occur four times more often than a century ago. Human-caused warming has amplified the impact of tides and storms. Natural variations still influence local flood risk across coastlines. Communities must rethink flood planning based on these changing probabilities.
Brussels’ double deadlock
In today's newsletter: EU ambassadors aim to end the impasse on the 21st package of sanctions for Russia and whether to crack down on trade with illegal Israeli settlements, and more.
Ferran Torres sparks controversy with 'Make Spain Great Again' cap at World Cup parade
The striker strolled through Madrid in a red cap echoing Donald Trump’s slogan, reworked for Spain, just hours after scoring the goal that clinched the world title for his national side.
Middle East crisis live: US renews strikes on Iran as Trump threatens to attack nuclear site ‘very heavily’
US military completes 11th night of strikes as attacks overshadow diplomatic efforts in Pakistan to salvage interim ceasefire dealHouthis threaten attacks on shipping tankers if they use Saudi ports on Red SeaWhat is Pickaxe Mountain, Iran’s underground nuclear facility?Donald Trump on Tuesday made new threats to attack and destroy Iran’s nuclear site known as Pickaxe Mountain.Here’s what we know ...
Wreck of Pan Am plane found 74 years after ocean crash
The wreckage of a Pan Am plane that crashed 74 years ago, and led to safety briefings becoming mandatory on flights, has been found off the coast of Puerto Rico.
Mamdani urges US government to arrest Netanyahu if Israeli PM visits US
New York mayor admits he does not have authority to arrest Netanyahu, adding Israeli PM is ‘architect of a horrific genocide’Zohran Mamdani, the New York City mayor, acknowledged on Tuesday he does not have the authority to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu, but urged US federal authorities to do so if the Israeli prime minister visits the US later this year.“Benjamin Netanyahu is a war criminal, the arch...
Middle East crisis live: US renews strikes on Iran as Donald Trump threatens to attack underground nuclear site
US military completes 11th night of strikes as attacks overshadow diplomatic efforts in Pakistan to salvage interim ceasefire dealHouthis threaten attacks on shipping tankers if they use Saudi ports on Red SeaWhat is Pickaxe Mountain, Iran’s underground nuclear facility?Welcome to our live coverage of the latest developments in the US-Iran war, and its regional and global ramifications.The US mili...
AI cracks a mystery from 1939 that mathematicians couldn’t solve for decades
An artificial intelligence model has aided in identifying a potential solution to an 87-year-old mathematical problem. This development challenges the long-held view of mathematics as a solely human endeavor. Researchers are now exploring AI's potential as a partner in advanced mathematical research. The Jacobian conjecture, proposed in 1939, has resisted decades of human effort. While formal veri...
Hong Kong High Court judge Wilson Chan to be reprimanded again for plagiarism
Hong Kong’s chief justice will once again reprimand a High Court judge and require him to undergo training after he was found to have plagiarised large swathes of submissions for a judgment, in what is at least the sixth instance of extensive copying. In a response to the South China Morning Post on Wednesday, the judiciary said that Wilson Chan Ka-shun would face a “serious reprimand” from Chief ...
2,000 volunteers join a painstaking effort to restore massive prehistoric skeleton
More than 2,000 volunteers are helping Polish scientists restore a Mastodonsaurus skeleton
iPS細胞使った「リハート」保険適用へ 重い心臓病の治療に
重い心臓病の治療のためのiPS細胞を使った再生医療製品「リハート」について、中医協は、公的医療保険の適用対象とし、1回の治療にかかる価格を5320万円とすることを承認しました。
米オープンAI 高性能モデルが意図せず他社に攻撃と発表
生成AIの「ChatGPT」を手がけるアメリカの「オープンAI」は21日、開発中のAIモデルが、意図しない形で他社にサイバー攻撃をしかける事故が起きたと発表しました。会社は「前例のない事案だ」と危機感を強めていて、高性能化するAIへの対応が課題となっています。
Burnham announces bus fares across England to be capped at £2
Measure backed by £454m of funding, with £400m coming from switching investment in international climate finance to loansSingle bus fares across England will be capped at £2 from January, the prime minister, Andy Burnham, has announced.The nationwide cap is currently set at £3 until the end of March 2027 although some areas – including London and Greater Manchester, where Burnham set a £2 limit as...
Can Pakistan-administered Kashmir’s election overcome a violent summer?
After months of protests and a crackdown, Pakistan-administered Kashmir heads into elections clouded by uncertainty.
Aerial footage reveals the scale of Spain’s La Mierla wildfire
Aerial footage shows the scale of the La Mierla wildfire in Guadalajara, Spain, as firefighters battle a blaze that has burned up to 30,000 hectares.