US winter is likely to be wetter and warmer, forecasters say, with more snow in the south
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US winter is likely to be wetter and warmer, forecasters say, with more snow in the south

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...

Oxfam takes France to court over 'tax inequality': 'Problem' with tax system, public service funding
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Oxfam takes France to court over 'tax inequality': 'Problem' with tax system, public service funding

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...

Nineteen injured in minibus accident on Eurotunnel loading platform
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Nineteen injured in minibus accident on Eurotunnel loading platform

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...

EU member states set for budget clash
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EU member states set for budget clash

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...

Saudi Arabia postpones major sporting events amid Houthi attacks

Saudi Arabia postpones major sporting events amid Houthi attacks

France 24 •

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.

Owens Backs Carlson Claims: She accuses Ben Shapiro of hostile view of Christians; feud over Noahide Laws

Owens Backs Carlson Claims: She accuses Ben Shapiro of hostile view of Christians; feud over Noahide Laws

Times of India •

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.

Kinshasa braces for potential conflict as Kabila joins M23

Kinshasa braces for potential conflict as Kabila joins M23

France 24 •

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...

Thrift Find Becomes Windfall: £20 charity-shop jars confirmed as Qing porcelain; auction brings £58,000

Thrift Find Becomes Windfall: £20 charity-shop jars confirmed as Qing porcelain; auction brings £58,000

Times of India •

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...

Inconclusive sparring at EU summit puts budget timeline into question

Euronews •

EU leaders stuck to their red lines on the next long-term budget at Thursday's summit, with several now rejecting the presumed December deadline. Council President António Costa is now expected to take over the negotiations, with a new compromise due in a few weeks.

'It is clear that sooner or later we will have European casualties', Romanian MEP

'It is clear that sooner or later we will have European casualties', Romanian MEP

France 24 •

Rescuers searched on Thursday for seven missing sailors after drones struck two chemical tankers near Romania's Black Sea coast, setting them ablaze and raising fresh security concerns along a vital shipping route used by Ukraine. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Europe editor Armen Georgian, Nicolae Stefanuta, Romanian MEP and Co-Chair of the Group of the Greens, says that the Danube delta region is fac...

Houthi missiles strike Saudi-led forces HQ at presidential palace in Aden

Houthi missiles strike Saudi-led forces HQ at presidential palace in Aden

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Witnesses report at least six explosions near palace used by Yemen's internationally recognized governmentAt least six explosions struck on Thursday near the palace used by Yemen’s internationally recognized government in the port city of Aden, witnesses said.An official told the Associated Press that at least two people were killed, and Iran-backed Houthi rebels based in northern Yemen quickly cl...

Houthi missiles strike Saudi-led coalition forces HQ at presidential palace in Aden

Houthi missiles strike Saudi-led coalition forces HQ at presidential palace in Aden

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Witnesses report at least six explosions near palace used by Yemen's internationally recognized governmentAt least six explosions struck on Thursday near the palace used by Yemen’s internationally recognized government in the port city of Aden, witnesses said.An official told the Associated Press that at least two people were killed, and Iran-backed Houthi rebels based in northern Yemen quickly cl...