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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...
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...
El Niño will likely shift weather patterns to bring more rain, but much snow still isn’t forecast for the northern satesWinter in the United States looks like it will generally be wetter and warmer, but not necessarily snowier, according to the federal government’s seasonal outlook and other meteorologists’ forecasts. You can thank or blame El Niño.El Niño is likely to shift weather patterns to br...
François Picard is pleased to welcome Layla Abdelké Yakoub, Tax Justice and Inequality Advocacy Officer at Oxfam France. "Today in France a billionaire pays less taxes proportionally than a nurse or a firefighter," explains Yakoub. She challenges the foundations of France's fiscal system, arguing that the growing concentration of wealth and preferential tax treatment of the ultra-rich are undermin...
Five people seriously hurt after incident involving vehicle carrying HGV drivers in Calais, say French authoritiesNineteen people have been injured after a minibus was involved in an accident at the loading platform of the Eurotunnel near Calais, French authorities have said.Five people were severely injured though no one’s life appeared to be in danger, the local prefect said in a statement. Cont...
European lawmakers have kicked off what's likely to be a long and fierce negotiation over the bloc's seven-year budget. Member states are divided on spending priorities, and pending elections in countries including France and Italy are adding pressure to the talks in Brussels. Also in the show - AI stocks lose a trillion dollars in this week's tech stock sell-off, and Ledger's CTO Charles Guilleme...
Several major sporting events in Saudi Arabia have been cancelled or postponed as a result of repeated deadly attacks from Iran-backed Houthi rebels against the Kingdom's airports and infrastructure. FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks with Guy Barton, Visiting Fellow at Lancaster University and co-creator and co-host of The FootPol Podcast.
At least 33 pupils and a teacher were killed according to hospital officials, and more than a dozen were injured.
US President Donald Trump’s deal to lift restrictions on Russian diesel sends a “very bad signal” and is driven by dubious business motives, MEP Rihard Kols told Euronews’ Special Report.
Candace Owens has backed Tucker Carlson in his dispute with Ben Shapiro over the Noahide Laws. Owens accused Shapiro of holding a hostile view of Christians and criticized his past relationship with Charlie Kirk. Shapiro rejected Carlson’s claims, arguing that his comments about Judaism had been misunderstood. The disagreement has become a public clash over religion and personal accusations.
Emergency teams are searching for 7 missing crew after two chemical tankers were attacked in the Black Sea.
In tonight's edition, as Joseph Kabila returns to centre stage with a new alliance with the M23 rebels, political leaders in Congo are having to choose sides. Also, the US is calling for restraint in Ethiopia as a rights group warns that the conflict in Tigray is already taking a toll on civilians. And the season of art fairs returns, we take a look at the rising international visibility of Africa...
Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George, ousted by Defense Secretary Hegseth, said the shortage of missile defense munitions would extend into 2030.
Hillingdon Council in west London is urging residents to identify suspected fly-tippers through CCTV images shared on Facebook. The enforcement drive has resulted in more than 300 fixed penalty notices worth around £134,000. England recorded over 1.26 million fly-tipping incidents last year, a 9% increase, with serious offenders facing prison sentences.
A casual ceramics collector stumbled upon two seemingly ordinary porcelain jars in a London charity shop priced at just $25. After a detailed assessment, experts revealed these jars were actually rare 18th-century Qing Dynasty artifacts adorned with imperial designs and intricate floral patterns. The jars sparked considerable interest and fetched an astonishing £58,000 at auction, translating to o...
The prefecture of Pas-de-Calais confirmed that "no deaths are to be reported at this stage and no lives are in danger".
