California wildfires spread amid strong winds; over 150,000 customers without power
Times of India •

California wildfires spread amid strong winds; over 150,000 customers without power

Southern California is currently grappling with wildfires, prompting evacuation orders in several communities and causing widespread power outages. The combination of heat and dryness has amplified fire risks, with strong winds anticipated. Firefighters are actively battling flames in areas like Malibu and Azusa, urging locals to stay alert. In an effort to mitigate fire hazards, precautionary pow...

The risks faced by women migrants in Europe
France 24 •

The risks faced by women migrants in Europe

This October marks 10 years since French police dismantled the notorious Calais "Jungle" camp. FRANCE 24's Claire Paccalin returns to the region to explore what has changed for migrants over the past decade. She joins Annette Young and Dr Marissa Quie of Cambridge University to discuss migration routes and their growing role in European political debate.

US journalist injured during Israeli settler attack on West Bank olive harvest
France 24 •

US journalist injured during Israeli settler attack on West Bank olive harvest

About 80 Israeli settlers set fire to olive trees and threw stones at Palestinians in a West Bank village Friday, injuring at least two people, including a US photojournalist with The Washington Post. The coordinated attack came as violence by settlers is on the rise during the olive harvest in the occupied Palestinian territory.

A US scholar’s take on how shifts in US-China relations are felt in a Tsinghua classroom
SCMP •

A US scholar’s take on how shifts in US-China relations are felt in a Tsinghua classroom

China and America are talking again. There are leaders’ meetings, phone calls and a new channel for discussing artificial intelligence. Officials are cautiously trying to keep the relationship from veering into crisis. And yet some of the hardest questions remain untouched. Neither side is giving much ground on advanced chips, export controls remain a battlefield and neither Washington nor Beijing...

UK police force pays out after claims it protected officers accused of abusing women

UK police force pays out after claims it protected officers accused of abusing women

The Guardian •

Exclusive: Devon and Cornwall police formally apologise to nine women and settle claim without admitting liabilityA police force alleged to have promoted and protected male officers despite knowing they were accused of attacking women has formally apologised and paid compensation to nine female victims, the Guardian has learned.The women allege they were subjected to a range of abuse including rap...

'OH'IO No: Vivek Ramaswamy's Catch-22 problem with MAGA

'OH'IO No: Vivek Ramaswamy's Catch-22 problem with MAGA

Times of India •

Ramaswamy is running to become Ohio governor, a position he perhaps sees as a stepping stone to something bigger in the party. Yet Ramaswamy’s association with Trump is increasingly becoming a liability among neutral voters, while his faith and skin colour are proving a deterrent among parts of the MAGA base.

Ibrahim Mahama's abundant artistic harvest

Ibrahim Mahama's abundant artistic harvest

France 24 •

His monumental installations excavate Ghana's past and build firm foundations for the country’s artistic future. Ibrahim Mahama has represented his country at the Venice Biennale and established three cultural hubs in northern Ghana, nurturing creative communities for generations to come. 

UK risks losing key role in European space industry over satellite contract, says Airbus boss

UK risks losing key role in European space industry over satellite contract, says Airbus boss

The Guardian •

Guillaume Faury writes to Andy Burnham warning him against choosing US firm Lockheed Martin to build Skynet satellitesThe boss of Airbus has told Andy Burnham that choosing US rival Lockheed Martin to manufacture military satellites could cost the UK a key role in the European space industry, intensifying a last-minute lobbying effort for the £2.4bn contract.It is understood that Guillaume Faury, ...

Palestinians in Gaza dread another winter with nowhere safe to shelter

Euronews •

More than 44,000 people still live in buildings marked for demolition across the territory, unable to leave because no alternative shelter exists. Euronews spoke to families in Al-Mughraqa as tarpaulin prices double and Israel blocks timber and shelter kits from entering Gaza.

'We'll knock it out fast': Trump may target Iran's Pickaxe Mountain nuclear facility

'We'll knock it out fast': Trump may target Iran's Pickaxe Mountain nuclear facility

Times of India •

Donald Trump indicated that the US may target Iran's Pickaxe Mountain facility to deter nuclear weapon development. He stated that nuclear weapons would not be necessary for achieving US objectives in the situation. The remarks followed ongoing US-Israeli strikes against Iran since February, amid rising tensions. Iran's foreign ministry denied any nuclear activity at the site, labeling US threats ...

Oprah Winfrey donated $12 million to a Smithsonian museum in 2013; it still celebrates Black history

Oprah Winfrey donated $12 million to a Smithsonian museum in 2013; it still celebrates Black history

Times of India •

With a remarkable contribution of $13 million, Oprah Winfrey has solidified her legacy at the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Her financial support was instrumental in the museum's fundraising efforts, culminating in the naming of the Oprah Winfrey Theater. This theater serves as a vital space for public events, fostering discussions surrounding African American history an...

Video shows moment Utah police dog seriously injured in leap from overpass

Video shows moment Utah police dog seriously injured in leap from overpass

The Guardian •

Bomb-sniffing dog Bruno is recovering after surgery having broken several bones while responding to suspect packageVideo of the moment a police dog named Bruno leapt from a freeway overpass and received serious injuries has been released by authorities in Utah, as the animal continues to recover at home.Bruno, a bomb-sniffing dog, suffered two broken legs and a fractured jaw in the September incid...

Pennsylvania court blocked a $250,000 farm sale after siblings challenged a 99-year lease deal

Pennsylvania court blocked a $250,000 farm sale after siblings challenged a 99-year lease deal

Times of India •

Siblings are embroiled in a legal conflict over the fate of their family-owned 60-acre farm in Pennsylvania. A sister residing on the land sought to sell it despite having a long-term tenancy. In response, her siblings filed an urgent petition to block the sale, citing property rights. The Pennsylvania Superior Court supported the injunction, illustrating the complicated nature of co-ownership and...

Israeli settlers attack olive farmers and Washington Post journalist in West Bank

Israeli settlers attack olive farmers and Washington Post journalist in West Bank

The Guardian •

Settlers hurl rocks at Palestinians and beat photographer Heidi Levine as part of yearly attacks to disrupt harvestIsraeli settlers have attacked Palestinians across the occupied West Bank in a coordinated movement to disrupt the annual olive harvest, burning cars and trees and injuring Palestinians and a Washington Post photographer.Masked settlers wielding clubs and other weapons attacked Palest...