Putin agrees to resume three-way talks with Kyiv and Washington
France 24 •

Putin agrees to resume three-way talks with Kyiv and Washington

President ⁠Volodymyr Zelenskiy ​said on Wednesday ​that Ukraine supported a US proposal for ​three-way talks ‌with Russia ⁠and the United ‌States at the level ⁠of negotiators to be held as soon ​as possible, preferably ‌no later than early November. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Grégoire Roos, Director of the Europe, Russia and Eurasia Programme at Chatham House, says that "it's not clear w...

Trump exploits France riots to push false immigration claims ahead of midterms
France 24 •

Trump exploits France riots to push false immigration claims ahead of midterms

Donald Trump and his inner circle are using unrest in France to push unsubstantiated claims blaming the riots on immigration, even showing French protest footage at midterm rallies. But there is no evidence linking immigration to the unrest, and it's prompted French President Emmanuel Macron to accuse world leaders of making “stupid comments” at France’s expense. Trump’s focus comes as Republicans...

Trump uses France riots to push false immigration claims ahead of midterms
France 24 •

Trump uses France riots to push false immigration claims ahead of midterms

Donald Trump and his inner circle are using unrest in France to push unsubstantiated claims blaming the riots on immigration, even showing French protest footage at midterm rallies. But there is no evidence linking immigration to the unrest, and it's prompted French President Emmanuel Macron to accuse world leaders of making “stupid comments” at France’s expense. Trump’s focus comes as Republicans...

'Neither the Sudanese military, nor the RSF take any acknowledgement of human life in this war'

'Neither the Sudanese military, nor the RSF take any acknowledgement of human life in this war'

France 24 •

The death toll from a drone strike Monday on a market in an area disputed between Sudan and South Sudan has risen to 153 and is likely even higher, a local official told AFP on Wednesday. Authorities in Abyei district said the strike on the Amiet market involved the use of multiple munitions and was carried out by the Sudanese army. FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks with Jan Pospisil, Sudan Affairs Ana...

Manhattan townhouse with 41-foot pool gets $1 million price cut

Manhattan townhouse with 41-foot pool gets $1 million price cut

Times of India •

Nestled at 238 West 74th Street, this pristine townhouse dating back 140 years is available for $10.45 million. Spanning around 6,460 square feet, it boasts six bedrooms and six-and-a-half bathrooms. Unique features include a splendid 41-foot heated indoor pool and lush outdoor spaces, combining modern conveniences with historic charm. Its recent renovations enhance the classic aesthetics, and it ...

Connecticut tenant wins $1.6 million after fall, but landlord's appeal leaves him unpaid

Connecticut tenant wins $1.6 million after fall, but landlord's appeal leaves him unpaid

Times of India •

Michael Criscuolo, a resident of Connecticut, faced a life-changing injury after stumbling over construction debris near his apartment. A court ruled in his favor, granting him $1.6 million due to the landlord's clear negligence. Yet, Sim Levenhartz has failed to pay the awarded sum, with an appeal still in progress, prolonging Criscuolo's wait for justice. Meanwhile, the property deteriorates fur...

Meta to pay New Mexico a historic US$25 billion in Cambridge Analytica Facebook case

Meta to pay New Mexico a historic US$25 billion in Cambridge Analytica Facebook case

SCMP •

Meta Platforms was ordered to pay a groundbreaking US$25 billion civil penalty to the state of New Mexico in a consumer deception case spurred by the Cambridge Analytica scandal. The fine issued by state court Judge Francis Mathew is among the largest verdicts issued in US legal history. The award comes after a jury in Santa Fe determined that Meta had violated the state’s consumer protection over...

Meta to pay New Mexico a historic US$25 billion in Cambridge Analytica case

Meta to pay New Mexico a historic US$25 billion in Cambridge Analytica case

SCMP •

Meta Platforms was ordered to pay a groundbreaking US$25 billion civil penalty to the state of New Mexico in a consumer deception case spurred by the Cambridge Analytica scandal. The fine issued by state court Judge Francis Mathew is among the largest verdicts issued in US legal history. The award comes after a jury in Santa Fe determined that Meta had violated the state’s consumer protection over...

Le Pen sees polls boost amid mass protests, riots

Le Pen sees polls boost amid mass protests, riots

France 24 •

Marine Le Pen is set to officially launch her presidential campaign this weekend at the National Rally two-day party congress in Orléans. The latest Ifop poll, carried out in the wake of the mass protests and riots in France, suggests the far right leader would win the first round of the presidential election by a wide margin, and far-left candidate Jean-Luc Melenchon emerged as her most likely op...

Elon Musk’s Super Pac spends $500,000 to back New York Republican in midterms

Elon Musk’s Super Pac spends $500,000 to back New York Republican in midterms

The Guardian •

Incumbent Mike Lawler is fending off a challenge from Democrat Cait Conley in state’s 17th congressional districtUS politics live – latest updatesElon Musk’s Super Pac has spent more than $500,000 in New York’s highly competitive 17th congressional district race to help Mike Lawler, the Republican incumbent, hold on to his seat.Lawler, a moderate Republican, is fending off a challenge from Democra...

Trump faces fresh questions over ties to 'humanitarian' Putin

Trump faces fresh questions over ties to 'humanitarian' Putin

France 24 •

US President Donald Trump's pivot away from Ukraine has triggered fresh questions about his attachment to Russian leader Vladimir Putin, the man a top American envoy flattered on Wednesday as a "humanitarian. Trump has cast his dealings with Putin as part of a mega-deal that has secured the release of American detainee Stephen Hubbard -- and which Trump says will end Russia's war on Ukraine. FRANC...

Pennsylvania turned fire-damaged land bought for as little as 18 cents an acre into a million-tree park

Pennsylvania turned fire-damaged land bought for as little as 18 cents an acre into a million-tree park

Times of India •

Promised Land State Park in Pennsylvania originated from the acquisition of fire-damaged land between 1902 and 1904. Through dedicated efforts by the Civilian Conservation Corps, over a million trees were planted, transforming the landscape into a beautiful forested area. Recreation facilities were developed to enhance visitors' enjoyment, although the park faced hurdles like a tornado in 1998.