Lebanese army deploys in ‘pilot zones’ under US-backed plan
The Lebanese army has begun deploying in three southern towns as part of a US-backed framework agreement with Israel.
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Trump administration attacks US left, alleging Cuba ties: Key takeaways
US report says the beleaguered government in Havana is the 'connective tissue' of a global 'anti-American coalition'.
Moldova chooses new prime minister as it pushes for EU membership
Political newcomer Vasile Tofan inherits Moldova's push to join the European Union by 2030.
Australia news live: Joyce sorry for ‘verbally assaulting’ dog Stella in live interview; Watt calls on Hanson to reveal Europe trip funding
Minister for environment and water says One Nation leader ‘not on the side of working people’. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe New South Wales premier, Chris Minns, says the state’s Labor party is under threat from One Nation and “we’ve got to fight for those votes”.Appearing on ABC Radio National this morning, Minns was asked if One Nation wa...
Zelenskyy replaces Ukraine army chief after protests over military leadership
Zelenskyy appointed Mykhailo Drapatyi as commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s armed forces after protests demanding his predecessor's removal and the defence minister's reinstatement.
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Secretary Hegseth grilled over growing cost of war with Iran
Iran launched new attacks on U.S. allies in the region today even as Secretary Hegseth made his case to a Senate committee for more funding. The hearing turned contentious with a verbal dispute over leadership. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez reports.
千葉 八街で住宅火災 4人が遺体で見つかる 警察
警察と消防によりますと、22日午前0時すぎ、千葉県八街市の住宅から火が出て、火は40分ほどでほぼ消し止められましたが、この家から4人が遺体で見つかったということです。
France lawmakers pass law banning social media for children under 15; first EU nation to do so
France has approved a nationwide ban on social media for children under fifteen. This new law also prohibits mobile phone use within high schools across the nation. President Macron wants the ban to begin at the start of the next school year. This measure aims to protect young users from harmful online content and its effects. Several other European countries are also considering similar restricti...
Health worker monitored for Ebola in London hospital after working in DRC
UK resident was evacuated from Democratic Republic of the Congo where there is an outbreak of the diseaseA humanitarian worker is being monitored at a specialist hospital in London after potential exposure to the Ebola virus.The UK resident was medically evacuated from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) where the worker had been treating patients with the disease, the UK Health Security Ag...
Health worker being monitored for Ebola in London hospital after working in DRC
UK resident was evacuated from Democratic Republic of the Congo where there is an outbreak of the diseaseA humanitarian worker is being monitored at a specialist hospital in London after potential exposure to the Ebola virus.The UK resident was medically evacuated from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) where the worker had been treating patients with the disease, the UK Health Security Ag...
Iran war has cost $37.5bn so far, Hegseth tells Senate – US politics live
Protesters removed at start of testimony as defense secretary claims billions more in funding is needed ‘sustain vital operations without disruption’Pete Hegseth faces questions over $87.6bn additional funding for PentagonSign up for US Breaking News emailUS gas prices have continued to rise since the conflict with Iran resumed this month. According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), a ...
Tankers carrying Saudi oil turned back after Houthi threats; Trump claims US will hit Iran’s nuclear storage facility ‘pretty soon’
In a letter to shippers, the Houthis have threatened to attack any ships that load or discharge Saudi oilHouthis threaten to attack shipping tankers if they use Saudi Arabian ports on Red SeaLebanon’s president, Joseph Aoun, is due to meet Donald Trump for the first time today as he wraps up a four-day visit to Washington.The meeting coincides with ongoing US-mediated talks between Lebanon and Isr...
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Storms bring flash flooding across Northeast in "dangerous and life-threatening situation"; RFK Jr. says cyclosporiasis outbreak is "under control."
Australia news live: Shorten sees ‘national appetite’ for a new gas tax; Watt calls on Hanson to reveal Europe trip funding
Minister for the environment and water says One Nation leader ‘not on the side of working people’. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe New South Wales premier, Chris Minns, says the state’s Labor party is under threat from One Nation and “we’ve got to fight for those votes”.Appearing on ABC Radio National this morning, Minns was asked if One Natio...
Record fish kill reported in Sint Maarten as crews struggle to remove carcasses
Thousands of dead fish have blanketed a canal in Sint Maarten
Tokyo urges men to wear shorts to work, but women say it's 'leg hair harassment'
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government wants workers to ditch the suit and tie for t-shirts, trainers - and shorts.
Tokyo urges men to wear shorts to work, but some women say it's 'leg hair harassment'
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government wants workers to ditch the suit and tie for t-shirts, trainers - and shorts.
Mistrial declared in case over Sacramento’s deadliest shooting
Mtula Payton and Dandrae Martin were tried together over shooting on K Street in April 2022 that left six deadThe trial of two men accused of carrying out the deadliest shooting in the city of Sacramento, California, ended in a mistrial on Tuesday.The suspects, Mtula Payton and Dandrae Martin, were tried together and faced up to 15 years to life in prison for their role in the shooting, which kill...
Trial over Sacramento’s deadliest shooting ends in mistrial
Mtula Payton and Dandrae Martin were tried together over shooting on K Street in April 2022 that left six deadThe trial of two men accused of carrying out the deadliest shooting the city of Sacramento, California, has seen ended in a mistrial on Tuesday. .The suspects, Mtula Payton and Dandrae Martin, were tried together and faced up to 15 years to life in prison for their role in the shooting, wh...
Bay Area city manager charged for allegedly breaking into 66ft yacht while drinking
Sausalito city manager Elaine Forbes faces misdemeanor charges for allegedly trying to steal the three-story vesselA Bay Area city manager will face misdemeanor charges for allegedly breaking into a 66ft yacht while drinking and trying to steal the vessel.Elaine Forbes, Sausalito’s city manager, was arrested on the morning of 18 July after police received a call for a noise disturbance. Police say...
China’s policy playbook took its EV sector from zero to hero – can other countries follow?
China’s electric vehicle (EV) industry sits at the centre of numerous economic and geopolitical trends: consumer spending, environmental protection, trade policy, high-end manufacturing, technology and more. In this short series, we assess the current state of the sector within these broader contexts. Here, Yeon Woo Lee asks whether Beijing has written a blueprint for developing countries to kick-...
Zelenskyy replaces Ukraine military chief after protests
Replaced military chief Syrskyi clashed with former Defence Minister Fedorov, whose removal last week led to protests.
Canada evaluating 'all options' after fresh US tariffs threat
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday he was looking at "all options" after US President Donald Trump made plans to impose new 50 percent tariffs on many Canadian goods in 30 days. Carney also said that he and Trump had agreed to "intensify discussions" in the coming weeks on a possible deal, but did not suggest he would travel to Washington for any talks. FRANCE 24's Christopher Guly r...
Trump says will be hitting Iran's Pickaxe Mountain nuclear complex 'pretty soon'
President Donald Trump said Tuesday the United States was far from finished with Iran and warned the next US military target could be an underground nuclear complex known as Pickaxe Mountain. FRANCE 24's James Vasina reports.
ウクライナ 国防相に続き軍総司令官も交代 異例の事態
ウクライナのゼレンスキー大統領は21日、軍のシルスキー総司令官を解任し、後任にドラパティ統合軍司令官を起用すると発表しました。ウクライナでは、ロシアによる軍事侵攻が続く中、国防相と軍のトップが相次いで交代する異例の事態となり、今後の戦況にどのような影響を与えるのかが焦点です。
Zelenskyy fires Ukraine’s army chief and offers Fedorov ‘prominent position’
After nationwide protests Oleksandr Syrskyi is to be replaced in reshuffle and popular defence minister returns to governmentVolodymyr Zelenskyy has fired Ukraine’s commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi and offered a “prominent position” to the defence minister he sacked last week in a move that sparked nationwide protests.In a late-night TV address, Zelenskyy said he was appointing Mykhailo Drapat...
Zelenskyy replaces military leader and brings back defence minister he sacked
Mykhailo Drapati new head of the armed forces as Mykhailo Fedorov returns to government after mass protestsVolodymyr Zelenskyy has fired Ukraine’s commander in chief Oleksandr Syrskyi and offered a “prominent position” to the defence minister he sacked last week in a move that sparked nationwide protests.In a late-night TV address, Zelenskyy said he was appointing Mykhailo Drapati, a popular and i...
Why China is rapidly expanding its land trade routes to Central Asia
Over the past year, China’s Belt and Road Initiative has seen rapid development in Central Asia. This has been evidenced by the launch of several railway and road routes connecting China’s industrial and economic centres to logistics hubs in Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan. China’s improved transport to the region reflects two interrelated trends: growing trade momentum and Central Asia’s ...
Trump vows to help Lebanon pursue peace with Israel
US President Donald Trump vowed on Tuesday to help Lebanon “a lot” as its president, Joseph Aoun, sought Washington’s backing for a fragile effort to disarm Hezbollah and forge a path to peace with Israel. Aoun, the first Lebanese president invited to Washington since 2009, asked Trump for political support and continued backing for the Lebanese army, which has begun deploying in southern areas un...
Zelenskyy replaces Ukraine's top general after days of protests
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that he will replace the commander-in-chief of the armed forces as a government shakeup continues.