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Washington state removed more than 2.16 million invasive European green crabs during fiscal year 2025-26. First detected in the state in 2016, the species threatens native marine life, including clams, oysters and eelgrass. Despite more than $8 million in state funding, no established populations have been eradicated, and researchers warn the invasion could worsen.
Talk of global decoupling from China has persisted for years, as has speculation that emerging economies such as India and Vietnam could soon replace it as the “world’s factory”. But for Indian hardware engineer Neeraj Arora, the growth of India’s electronics manufacturing industry has not eliminated the need to source components from China. Instead, it has changed the nature of those imports. A d...
A 16-year-old gunman killed three children aged 5, 8 and 11, and a teacher at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, on Thursday before being killed by a community member who pursued him inside, police said. Two other people were wounded in the shooting.
Authorities believe at least five people died in a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, on Thursday, according to law enforcement officials. Police confirmed the suspect was dead and said children were among the victims.
Two people were hospitalised and the shooter was found dead Thursday after a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, prompting a lockdown as police responded to reports of an active shooter.
The halt to commercial shipments, including fruit and winter clothing, cuts off a key source of critical supplies.
Lisandro Martinez meets Manchester United manager Michael Carrick before apologising for his criticism of the club.
China said on Thursday that the recent government approval allowing American bank card payment giant Visa to operate in the country was the “direct outcome” of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit to the United States last month. “The Visa card was granted permission to establish a banking card clearing institution,” said Qiu Wenxing, the Deputy Chief of Mission at the Chinese embassy in Was...
China said on Thursday that the recent government approval allowing American bank card payment giant Visa to operate in the country was the “direct outcome” of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit to the United States last month. “The Visa card was granted permission to establish a banking card clearing institution,” said Qiu Wenxing, the Deputy Chief of Mission at the Chinese embassy in Was...
White House press secretary Katie Zacharia has acknowledged that she never passed a bar exam, days after telling reporters she had passed one “when I moved to China”. In an interview with the conservative commentator Jack Posobiec on Real America’s Voice on Thursday, Zacharia said she sat the California bar exam after graduating from Pepperdine University’s law school in 2011 but did not pass. She...
White House press secretary Katie Zacharia has acknowledged that she never passed a bar exam, days after telling reporters she had passed one “when I moved to China”. In an interview with the conservative commentator Jack Posobiec on Real America’s Voice on Thursday, Zacharia said she sat the California bar exam after graduating from Pepperdine University’s law school in 2011 but did not pass. She...
Lawsuit comes weeks before midterm elections and follows debunked claims of noncitizens voting in various states.
A number of states have confirmed they were targeted by the mailings, including Oklahoma, Ohio and Louisiana.
Number of people injured at scene was not clear, as police say suspected shooter is dead at the sceneMultiple people, including children, were injured in a shooting at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, on Thursday, police confirmed in a press conference.Police responded to reports of on active shooting at the Silver Rail elementary school on Thursday afternoon. Moments after police arrived on ...
Two people critically hurt when vehicle carrying HGV drivers hit stationary train in Calais, say French authoritiesNineteen people have been injured after a minibus collided with a stationary freight train at the loading platform of the Eurotunnel near Calais, French authorities have said.Pas-de-Calais underprefect Agathe Cury said 18 passengers and the bus driver were injured in the incident. Con...
Fires burn in central Tirana as protesters throw stones and police respond with tear gas and water cannon. Student-led demonstrations demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation enter their third day.
Hong Kong’s efforts to boost the number of newborns in the city should be considered in the context of talent retention relating to Hong Kong’s liveability. When the Census and Statistics Department reported in August that births in Hong Kong had fallen by an annualised 15.6 per cent to a historic low of fewer than 30,000, it injected a sharp sense of urgency into public discussions as Chief Execu...
Snap CEO Evan Spiegel and wife Miranda Kerr are helping erase $550 million in medical debt for more than 261,000 Californians and supporting Los Angeles wildfire survivors. Spiegel recalled watching his childhood home burn during the January 2025 fires. The couple's philanthropy also includes community relief, long-term health research and encouraging their children to give back.
In 1967, Elvis and Priscilla Presley acquired an opulent home in Beverly Hills' Trousdale Estates for $400,000. Their tenure at the estate lasted until 1973, marking the period when their daughter Lisa Marie was born. After significant renovations, the property was sold in 2019 for an impressive $25.5 million, showcasing the lasting allure of celebrity residences and the historic value they carry.
Three people have died and several are reported missing after torrential rain triggered severe flooding across Istanbul
Irish author Sally Rooney can no longer sell her books in the UK because of her support for the activist group Palestine Action, her publisher Faber said on Wednesday. Rooney has previously expressed her support for the group, which was banned as a "terrorist" organisation by the UK government in July 2025. It is not banned in Ireland, where Rooney lives. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Ala...
Irish author Sally Rooney can no longer sell her books in the UK because of her support for the activist group Palestine Action, her publisher Faber said Wednesday. Rooney has previously expressed her support for the group, which was banned as a "terrorist" organisation by the UK government in July 2025. It is not banned in Ireland, where Rooney lives. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Alan G...
Two people were severely injured and evacuated by helicopter but no one's life appeared to be in danger, officials said.
Irish author Sally Rooney can no longer sell her books in the UK because of her support for the activist group Palestine Action, her publisher Faber said on Wednesday. Rooney has previously expressed her support for the group, which was banned as a "terrorist" organisation by the UK government in July 2025. It is not banned in Ireland, where Rooney lives. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Ala...
Irish author Sally Rooney can no longer sell her books in the UK because of her support for the activist group Palestine Action, her publisher Faber said Wednesday. Rooney has previously expressed her support for the group, which was banned as a "terrorist" organisation by the UK government in July 2025. It is not banned in Ireland, where Rooney lives. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Alan G...
An Israeli spyware disguised as a digital advertisement firm has targeted journalists’ devices at Al Jazeera.
Polls have found that Trump's hardline immigration enforcement effort has divided voters before the 2026 midterm race.
Humanoid robots were seen performing the “Macarena” at the annual CEATEC technology exhibition in Chiba, Japan.
Texas' James Talarico holds razor-thin polling lead over Ken Paxton; suspect dead after shooting at elementary school in Bend, Oregon.
Warnings come as Californians have already in autumn felt brutal heatwave and storm surge that battered coastCommunities across California are bracing for more dangerous weather this week, with strong winds and high temperatures that could set the stage for rapid wildfire growth over the next several days.“A moderate to strong Santa Ana wind will bring widespread strong winds and critical fire wea...
