Prominent Moroccan journalist Ali Lmrabet released from custody
Moroccan activists warn of an intensifying crackdown on regime critics after the arrest of a journalist and a rapper.
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Fast food nation? French chicken chain row gets political
On this particular television channel we do love covering the French and their love affair with fine food. But truth be told, eating habits here vary wildly be it by necessity, choice or habit. Don't say it too loudly but France boasts Europe’s highest number of McDonalds per person. So here we go with the feud between neighboring Paris suburbs over chicken drumsticks.
U.S. carries out new strikes on Iran as war intensifies
The U.S. announces new strikes on Iran just hours after a fourth consecutive nighttime barrage, as the war ramps back up over control of the Strait of Hormuz.
Andy Burnham signals a wealth tax is off the agenda for now
Incoming prime minister says he doesn’t want to ‘create new divisions’ as Mahmood is tipped to be chancellorAndy Burnham has signalled that he will not increase wealth taxes immediately after becoming prime minister, easing concerns among the business community but limiting his economic room for manoeuvre.He said on Wednesday he did not want to “create new divisions” with his tax policy, in commen...
Following years of wildfires, Europe must 'diversify' landscapes and strengthen land management
For Spotlight, François Picard is pleased to welcome Johan Sjöström, Senior Research Scientist at RISE Research Institutes of Sweden. He argues that the devastating wildfires affecting northern France are not an isolated anomaly but part of a "new normal" for Europe. His focus moves beyond extreme weather to examine the interaction between climate, vegetation, land management and institutional pre...
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Zambia's Guy Scott, who was Africa's first white head of state in decades, has died at 82
Guy Scott, the Zambian politician who briefly served as acting president to become Africa’s first white head of state in more than two decades, has died
Following years of wildfires, Europe must 'diversify landscapes, develop land management strategies'
For Spotlight, François Picard is pleased to welcome Johan Sjöström, Senior Research Scientist at RISE Research Institutes of Sweden. He argues that the devastating wildfires affecting northern France are not an isolated anomaly but part of a "new normal" for Europe. His focus moves beyond extreme weather to examine the interaction between climate, vegetation, land management and institutional pre...
What if Bluey spoke one of the world's oldest living languages?
Five episodes of the award-winning children’s cartoon have been released in Australian Indigenous language for the first time.
Trump rails against New York’s statewide datacenter moratorium
AI-friendly president shared a post saying governor Kathy Hochul should scrap the one-year policy ‘IMMEDIATELY’Donald Trump railed against the New York governor, Kathy Hochul, for pausing the construction of large new datacenters, the resource-intensive facilities that power artificial intelligence.New York became the first US state to enact a moratorium on new datacenters on Tuesday, when Hochul ...
French parliament adopts landmark assisted-dying bill
French lawmakers on Wednesday adopted a bill that will create a legal right to assisted dying for adults with incurable illnesses, capping an intense ethical and political debate. The legislation will, under strict conditions, allow a person who requests it to receive a lethal substance. The substance could be self-administered or, if the person is physically unable to do so, administered by a d...
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Gas tanker explodes in fire near army barracks in Lebanon
A gas tanker exploded after soaring temperatures sparked a fire near the Lebanese Army barracks in Hermel.
England-Argentina: Albiceleste fight back to beat Three Lions and reach final
Argentina beat England 2-1 in the second World Cup 2026 semi-final in Atlanta to reach the final against Spain. The Three Lions took the lead through Anthony Gordon, but goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez completed a late comeback for Lionel Messi's side. Relive the match with our minute-by-minute commentary.
England-Argentina live: Argentina fight back to beat Three Lions and reach final
England and Argentina clash in an eagerly awaited World Cup semi-final in Atlanta, with both nations seeking the last stage. The Three Lions and the Albiceleste bring history, rivalry, and star quality to this decisive encounter, with Harry Kane's England facing Lionel Messi's Argentina in a battle for the ages. Follow our liveblog for minute-by-minute commentary.
England-Argentina live: Gordon strikes first as Three Lions take lead in semi-final
England and Argentina clash in an eagerly awaited World Cup semi-final in Atlanta, with both nations seeking the last stage. The Three Lions and the Albiceleste bring history, rivalry, and star quality to this decisive encounter, with Harry Kane's England facing Lionel Messi's Argentina in a battle for the ages. Follow our liveblog for minute-by-minute commentary.
England-Argentina live: Three Lions and La Albiceleste trade blows in tense semi-final
England and Argentina clash in an eagerly awaited World Cup semi-final in Atlanta, with both nations seeking the last stage. The Three Lions and the Albiceleste bring history, rivalry, and star quality to this decisive encounter, with Harry Kane's England facing Lionel Messi's Argentina in a battle for the ages. Follow our liveblog for minute-by-minute commentary.
England-Argentina live: Kane and Messi battle for World Cup final spot
England and Argentina clash in an eagerly awaited World Cup semi-final in Atlanta, with both nations seeking the last stage. The Three Lions and the Albiceleste bring history, rivalry, and star quality to this decisive encounter, with Harry Kane's England facing Lionel Messi's Argentina in a battle for the ages. Follow our liveblog for minute-by-minute commentary.
Venezuelan man becomes 22nd person to die in ICE custody this year
Jesús Manuel Arenas-Silva, 45, found ‘unresponsive’ while being transferred between detention facilities in GeorgiaAnother person has died in federal immigration custody this week in Georgia, officials announced on Wednesday, His is the 22nd death in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody this year.Jesús Manuel Arenas-Silva, a 45-year-old Venezuelan man, died on Monday morning while bei...
Florence Welch’s mother says cuts to arts and humanities ‘absolutely tragic’
Exclusive: Prof Evelyn Welch, vice-chancellor of Bristol University, believes her daughter’s success shows value of arts educationOne of Britain’s leading university vice-chancellors has described sweeping cuts to arts and humanities across the sector as “absolutely tragic”, citing her famous daughter as an example of the value of a creative arts education.Prof Evelyn Welch, the vice-chancellor of...
Save the Children clashes with Labour after accusing Starmer of ‘complicity’ in Gaza deaths
Government – which provides significant portion of charity’s funding – is understood to have demanded an explanationThe charity Save the Children has angered the government with a social media post marking Keir Starmer’s impending exit from Downing Street.The organisation suggested on X that the outgoing prime minister was complicit in the deaths of thousands of civilians in the Israel-Gaza war. C...
EU accuses China of seeking to reshape global order in stark new strategy paper
The European Union has accused China – along with Russia – of trying to “reshape the global order in line with their interests” and “fostering a return to a sphere-of-influence logic”, in an explosive new position paper that contains some of the bloc’s strongest ever official criticism of Beijing. The paper, which was adopted by the EU’s 27 foreign ministers on Monday without any announcement, acc...
Mapping the latest US strikes across Iran
US attacks kill dozens in Iran as Iranian forces target regional bases, pushing a fragile ceasefire closer to collapse.
Pete Hegseth says soldiers over age 30 to be screened for testosterone deficiency
US defense secretary unveils plan that will work to ensure service members have the ‘right testosterone levels’Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday that the Department of Defense will offer testosterone deficiency screening for soldiers 30 and older.The US defense secretary unveiled plans for a new screening program for testosterone deficiency among troops that will work to ensure service members have...
Chaos and confusion bring US no closer to resolution on strait of Hormuz
Five months of U-turns and false boasts leave Donald Trump in worse position than when he startedDonald Trump has taken the war with Iran into a new, murkier phase as the two sides move further and further from the vague memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed on 17 June.And as during the opening phase of the conflict, the US leader’s objectives and methods are clouded in confusion, daily U-turns...
A boat carrying migrants capsizes off Libya's coast, with at least 50 dead or missing
Authorities say a boat carrying about 60 migrants, including women and children, bound for European shores capsized off the coast of eastern Libya in the latest maritime tragedy off the North African country
French MPs approve assisted dying law with strict rules after years of argument
The bill would allow assisted dying for terminally ill adults who meet strict criteria.
Search continues for three people missing after Alcatraz boating disaster
One person dead after pontoon boat involved in memorial service capsized in San Francisco Bay on TuesdayRescuers were still searching for three missing people on Wednesday after a boat involved in a memorial service sank in the cold, fast-moving waters of San Francisco Bay near Alcatraz Island, authorities said.At least one person died and 16 people were rescued after the boat capsized on Tuesday ...
