Houthi attack on palace used by Yemen government in Aden kills five
France 24 •

Houthi attack on palace used by Yemen government in Aden kills five

At least five people were killed and 16 wounded Thursday in a Houthi missile and drone attack on the palace located in Yemen's interim capital – the southern port city of Aden, used by the country's internationally recognised government, an official said.

Donald Trump 'openly financing Russia's war with Ukraine', Nobel peace laureate says

Donald Trump 'openly financing Russia's war with Ukraine', Nobel peace laureate says

France 24 •

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Nobel Peace laureate Oleksandra Matviichuk, Director of the Centre for Civil Liberties, says that with the diesel-supply deal with Moscow Donald Trump "is openly financing this war, by lifting sanctions is providing Russia with opportunities to earn more money" adding that "extra money will be converted in rockets and drones and additional deaths among the civi...

Fake AI images of protester go viral after woman punched at Trump's Ohio rally

Fake AI images of protester go viral after woman punched at Trump's Ohio rally

France 24 •

A protester who heckled Donald Trump at his midterm rally in Youngstown, Ohio, was physically assaulted and removed from the event, but fake AI-generated photos recreating the incident are going viral online. The images carry digital watermarks identifying them as AI-generated. While footage confirms the woman was punched, there is no evidence to support Trump’s claim that the protester was "paid"...

Taylor Swift donated 6,000 books to a library in 2011, helping it serve 27,452 people in 2025

Taylor Swift donated 6,000 books to a library in 2011, helping it serve 27,452 people in 2025

Times of India •

In 2011, Taylor Swift generously donated 6,000 books to bolster local libraries in Berks County amid looming budget cuts. This pivotal support allowed the Reading Public Library to enrich its programs and attract thousands of community members. By 2025, the library circulated over 182,000 items and continued to foster engagement through various initiatives, proving Swift’s contribution remains vit...

Kansas couple transforms backyard into a 100,000-gallon tropical lagoon with six waterfalls

Kansas couple transforms backyard into a 100,000-gallon tropical lagoon with six waterfalls

Times of India •

Melissa and Mike Morris dedicated nearly a year to constructing a stunning 100,000-gallon swimming lagoon in Olathe, Kansas. Inspired by the beauty of Tahiti, they created a coastal paradise at home, complete with granite rocks, flowing waterfalls, and vibrant tropical fish. Their captivating project drew attention online, leading to requests for exclusive photo sessions and events, while they rel...

Scientists make cells from an 80-year-old donor appear young, advancing ageing research

Scientists make cells from an 80-year-old donor appear young, advancing ageing research

Times of India •

Scientists have reprogrammed blood-cell precursors from an 80-year-old donor into neural stem cells with an epigenetic age below 20, according to a study published in Aging Cell. The process unfolded gradually over more than 100 days, offering researchers a way to investigate cellular rejuvenation and its potential implications for ageing and Alzheimer's research.

John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s Palm Beach mansion rises from $725,000 to $36 million

John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s Palm Beach mansion rises from $725,000 to $36 million

Times of India •

El Solano, a captivating mansion nestled in Palm Beach, was acquired by music legend John Lennon and his partner Yoko Ono in 1980. Following Lennon’s untimely passing, Yoko executed extensive renovations before offloading the property in 1986. The illustrious estate changed hands several times, skyrocketing in value, and ultimately fetched $36 million in 2020. Today, it stands as a cherished landm...

Farage accused of ‘protecting’ Reform candidate over racist slurs against David Lammy

Farage accused of ‘protecting’ Reform candidate over racist slurs against David Lammy

The Guardian •

Exclusive: ITV investigation shows leader stood by mayoral candidate who said Labour MP should ‘go home to the Caribbean’Nigel Farage was told by a senior Reform official that he was “protecting” a high-profile mayoral candidate accused of making racists comments about David Lammy, an undercover investigation has revealed.The latest footage from an undercover investigation by ITV also shows Sarah ...

Seven missing off Romania after latest Black Sea drone attacks

Seven missing off Romania after latest Black Sea drone attacks

France 24 •

Romania reported seven people missing on Thursday after two drone attacks on ships in the Black Sea, where several vessels have been hit recently in suspected fallout from the Ukraine war. The attacks are the latest in a series off the coast of Romania and neighbouring Bulgaria in recent weeks. FRANCE 24's Eliza Herbert reports.

Albania's leader defies calls to resign as student protesters rampage in capital

Albania's leader defies calls to resign as student protesters rampage in capital

France 24 •

​Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama on Thursday rejected calls to resign as thousands of student-led protesters smashed windows and fought running battles with riot police firing water cannon and tear gas in the capital. The demonstrators accuse officials of corruption and neglecting education and say they are angry about the sale of parts of Albania's southern coastline to a luxury resort developme...

UniCredit cleared by ECB to take control of Commerzbank

Euronews •

The European Central Bank has authorised UniCredit to exceed the 30% shareholding threshold in Commerzbank. The Italian lender expects to be able to take control of the German bank around the end of the year, subject to remaining regulatory steps and conditions.

Yemen’s Houthis attack presidential palace in Aden with missiles

Yemen’s Houthis attack presidential palace in Aden with missiles

SCMP •

The Houthis launched a deadly missile attack Thursday on the presidential palace in the Yemeni government’s interim capital of Aden, as Saudi Arabia blamed Iran for the recent dramatic escalation in the long-running war. The attack hit command centres located inside the Al-Maashiq presidential compound used by government forces and the Saudi-led military coalition that supports them, a Yemeni mini...

Houthis launch deadly attack on presidential palace in Yemen’s Aden

Houthis launch deadly attack on presidential palace in Yemen’s Aden

SCMP •

The Houthis launched a deadly missile attack on Thursday on the presidential palace in the Yemeni government’s interim capital of Aden, as Saudi Arabia blamed Iran for the recent dramatic escalation in the long-running war. Saudi Arabia and the internationally recognised government it backs in Yemen have come under sustained Houthi attack of late, shifting the focus of the wider Middle East war th...