UN warns nearly 1 million in Gaza face flood risks as winter approaches
The UN is warning that nearly one million displaced Palestinians face flooding risks as winter approaches.
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Museum releases historical photos of island where Amelia Earhart may have crashed
Images from New Zealand aerial survey of Nikumaroro in 1938 offer new clues over aviator’s disappearanceA New Zealand museum has released nearly 50 photos from a 1938 aerial survey of the island where Amelia Earhart is believed to have crash-landed, offering amateur sleuths new evidence to scour for traces of the pioneering aviator and her plane.The black-and-white images were published by the Air...
Social media favourites, Pompeii's cats star in new photo book
Photographed by thousands of visitors every year, the cats of Pompeii’s Archaeological Park now star in a new book. Around 50 live among the ruins.
British man fined €3,000 for causing two-year-old son’s death in Cyprus
Joshua Foster pleaded guilty over death of toddler who fell from fourth-floor window of hotel during family holidayA British man has been handed a €3,000 (£2,500) fine after his two-year-old son fell nearly 12 metres (40ft) to his death from the fourth floor window of a hotel in Cyprus.Joshua Foster thought the window was closed when he placed the boy on a sill to show him the view of a waterpark ...
Trump calls Ukraine’s renewed strikes on Russian oil refineries ‘a disgrace’
US president says Zelenskyy ‘more difficult to deal with than Putin’ after ‘energy ceasefire’ collapsesEurope live – latest updatesDonald Trump has called Ukraine’s renewed strikes on Russian oil refineries “a disgrace”, while renewing his criticism of Volodymyr Zelenskyy after an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine collapsed.Ukraine resumed strikes on Russian oil refineries after Zele...
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Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 16th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
India’s proposed social media ban for under-18s wins parents’ backing
Digangana Mukherjee, a mother of a six-year-old girl and a 10-year-old boy, has banned television at her home in the Indian city of Mysore because she does not want her children to become addicted to watching content on screen. A year ago, when her son’s school started using a smart classroom board that streamed online content, she and her husband decided to enrol him in a school where teachers us...
China tech city dog-walking limits criticised; some question ‘how dogs can get some sunshine’
The eastern city of Hangzhou has sparked widespread controversy by banning residents in its downtown area from walking their dogs during the day. Under the city’s Restraining Dog Raising Rules, owners of small ornamental dogs in designated “key restraining” areas may walk their pets only between 7pm and 7am. Large dogs cannot be taken outdoors at any time. The rules stipulate that dog owners must ...
‘Opening the lid of a horrible secret’: Jamaicans confront enslavement with taboo-busting stories on screen
As violent spirits are unleashed in Sky’s Possession, observers see confident creatives reclaiming the island’s narratives in a form of ‘cultural reparation’ A woman opens a 300‑year‑old box, unleashing a violent spirit – it is the spirit of colonialism and oppression roaring back to life. It is a pivotal scene in Sky’s supernatural series Possession and symbolises a wider shift in Jamaica’s fil...
India’s mass voter purge is hollowing out democracy
The SIR is disenfranchising marginalised communities and advancing the Hindu nationalist project.
New York pays $28.25 million for land around abandoned nuclear plant, plans public access
New York has purchased nearly 750 acres surrounding the former Shoreham Nuclear Power Plant on Long Island for $28.25 million. The acquisition, the largest in the history of the state's Department of Environmental Conservation on Long Island, will permanently protect coastal forests, wetlands and wildlife habitats. The state also plans to develop public trails, parking facilities and beach access ...
Dinosaur fossil hidden in London’s Natural History Museum for 100 years identified as new species
The 120-million-year-old skull fragment belongs to Europe’s first known megaraptoran, a predator featuring powerful arms and sharp claws.
China leans in to hi-tech systems to counter emerging AI-fuelled terror threats
China revealed AI-powered drone interceptors and other uncrewed systems at an international counterterrorism forum in Beijing this week, as security experts warned that new technologies could enable new forms of terrorism. The equipment was on display at the Great Wall-2026 International Forum on Counterterrorism, which ran from Tuesday to Thursday and was attended by more than 320 defence experts...
Trump calls Ukraine attack on Russian oil refineries 'a disgrace', irks Zelenskyy
The Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said there was little indication that Moscow was ready to end the war and warned that Kyiv needed to prepare for the coming winter. "We want to end this war as quick as possible. We don't see now signals from the Russian side that they are ready for this, to end this war, that's why we have to prepare for the winter," Zelenskyy said.
Burnham to deliver speech in Scotland on devolution – UK politics live
The prime minister is expected to announce plans on devolving decision-making powers away from both Westminster and Holyrood towards regions and townsGood morning and welcome to our UK politics live blog. Prime minister Andy Burnham is in Scotland today where he is expected to invite Scotland’s first minister, John Swinney, to collaborate on devolving decision-making powers away from both Westmins...
The world’s best countries to live in for 2026 – and six of the top 10 are in Europe
Monaco topped the ranking thanks to its high quality of life and infrastructure, with Andorra hot on its heels in second place.
Italy and Spain move to end border dispute after Meloni-Sánchez talks
Italy's Giorgia Meloni, who met with Spain's Pedro Sánchez, agreed a short extension to align the expiry of Italy’s border controls with Spain’s reciprocal measures. Rome and Madrid say they will seek alternatives but remain at odds over migration.
Dad fined after son, 2, died in Cyprus hotel fall
Joshua Foster will have to pay 3,000 euro (£2,500), a judge in Paphos rules.
Trump says Ukraine resuming strikes on Russian oil sites is a ‘disgrace’
President Donald Trump has labeled Ukraine’s resumption of strikes on Russian oil refineries a “disgrace,” the latest salvo in his campaign to pressure the U.S. ally over rising gas prices that could cost Republicans in next month’s Midterm elections.
Military signals building: Is the US-Iran war about to escalate?
Two US aircraft carriers are in the Arabian Sea, tanker sorties over the region are running 50% above September’s rate and Trump has not ruled out intensified strikes after November’s midterm elections.
How books are being scanned and destroyed to train artificial intelligence
To train artificial intelligence models, millions of physical books are being digitised and destroyed. Our colleagues at France 2 investigate this controversial practice and the risk of seeing many rare second-hand books disappear forever.
China’s AI boom, self-sufficiency push fuel earnings surge for local chip firms
Chinese chip and tech firms have flagged as much as six-fold growth in unaudited third-quarter profits, as huge demand for home-grown processors and artificial intelligence infrastructure filters through links in the supply chain amid the country’s push for self-reliance. Shanghai-listed Yuanjie Semiconductor Technology expected its quarterly net profit to land between 403 million yuan and 453 mil...
Queensland protects 396,000 hectares of cattle stations, safeguarding wetlands and threatened birds
Queensland proudly announces the acquisition of three significant cattle properties, expanding its protected area network by almost 396,000 hectares. These lands are essential for wildlife conservation, providing critical habitats for various threatened species. Funded by the federal government through a biodiversity initiative, this move contributes to Australia's ambitious target of safeguarding...
EU leaders demand joint action to tackle soaring energy prices
EU leaders are pressing Brussels for coordinated measures to ease soaring energy costs, bolster fuel supplies and support struggling industries, as the crisis strains national budgets and tests the bloc's climate ambitions.
Shooter kills teacher, three children at Oregon elementary school
A teenager shot and killed three children and a teacher on Thursday at an elementary school in the US state of Oregon, police said, adding the assailant was later killed by an armed bystander who pursued him into the building. Officers rushed to Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, a city of about 100,000 in the nation's northwest, after reports of a shooter on campus on Thursday afternoon. The three c...
Fed’s Warsh sees AI boosting productivity but gives no signal on next rate hike
US Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh said in Bangkok on Friday that the global economy has proved surprisingly resilient and called AI the most consequential change of his lifetime, but gave no hint on interest rates ahead of the Fed’s meeting this month.
US considers hitting Iran with 'Mother of All Bombs'
The United States is considering using its biggest non-nuclear bomb against Iran if President Donald Trump should decide to renew combat in the war that has hit a deadlock, CNN reported Thursday. Diplomatic efforts to end the conflict, which erupted with US-Israeli strikes on Iran in February, have been at an impasse since the summer. FRANCE 24's International Affairs Editor Kethevane Gorjestani t...
She started making soda in her kitchen; a decade later, PepsiCo bought her brand for $1.95 billion
Allison Ellsworth began making homemade soda in her Texas kitchen to address her digestive concerns before selling it at farmers’ markets. After appearing on Shark Tank and building Poppi through social media, her business grew to over $500 million in annual revenue. In 2025, PepsiCo acquired the prebiotic soda brand for $1.95 billion.
China-North Korea border bridge may do little to spur trade, experts say
Sanctions and a North Korean leadership that prioritises security dim prospects for trade, analysts say.