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EIB seeks cross-border projects to boost Central Asia’s economic development
The European Investment Bank is seeking to expand cross-border investments in Central Asia, while requiring projects to meet environmental standards and offer benefits for both regional economies and European industry.
Woman charged after allegedly poisoning colleague’s curry lunch with snail pellets
Western Australian police say woman ‘experienced numbness to her tongue’ after tasting the curry at her workplace in PerthGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA woman has been charged after allegedly poisoning a co-worker’s lunch curry with snail pellets.Western Australian police say a 58-year-old woman brought a container of curry to share with colleagues at her workplace in...
Obama’s Chicago presidential center went from a $500 million plan to $850 million
Abby Choi’s partner says he never sought sexual relationship with her ex-husband
The partner of slain Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung has denied seeking a sexual relationship with her ex-husband when they were young, saying he only remained in contact because their children shared the same mother. Testifying on Thursday, Chris Tam Fong-chun appeared surprised when a defence lawyer suggested he wanted a “romantic and sexual relationship” with Alex Kwong Kong-chi when the...
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Abby Choi’s ex-father-in-law helped resolve partner’s HK$5m debt, court told
Slain Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung’s partner has acknowledged that her former father-in-law helped resolve a dispute over his HK$5 million (US$641,025) gambling debt but maintained he was not obliged to repay it because he believed the company he owed would fold. Chris Tam Fong-chun told the High Court on Thursday that he had refused to repay a loan he took out while gambling at a casino...
Abby Choi’s partner tells court her ex-father-in-law helped resolve his HK$5m debt
Slain Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung’s partner has acknowledged that her former father-in-law helped resolve a dispute over his HK$5 million gambling debt but maintained he was not obliged to repay it because he believed the company he owed would fold. Chris Tam Fong-chun told the High Court on Thursday that he had refused to repay a loan he took out while gambling at a casino run by Sunci...
UK economy unexpectedly grows despite fall in consumer spending
Britain's economy grew unexpectedly in August, official data showed on Thursday, in a boost to Finance Minister John Healey ahead of the Labour government's budget update this month.
At least two killed after heavy rain and widespread flooding causes Istanbul shutdown
The Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality said some areas had the highest amount of rain since 1985.
Elon Musk suggests US government was behind Starlink restrictions in Ukraine – Europe live
Ukraine president Zelenskyy said he felt ‘betrayed’ by the US after Trump’s diesel deal and the Starlink restrictionsBillionaire tech mogul Elon Musk has suggested that the US government could be behind the decision to restrict the speed of SpaceX’s satellite-technology used by Ukraine’s military.In a post of X, he appeared to suggest the Trump administration was behind the move, which Ukraine say...
Russian nuclear-powered submarine fires missiles during Pacific drills
Russia's Pacific Fleet has test-fired cruise missiles from a nuclear-powered submarine, striking a target 1,200km away.
Sally Rooney forced to withdraw sale of books in UK due to support for Palestine Action
The best-selling author of “Conversations With Friends” and “Normal People” is being forced to withdraw her books from sale in the UK because of her support for Palestine Action.
Shakira’s $3.68 million contribution helps Cartagena school educate 1,000+ children yearly
In 2014, Colombian superstar Shakira embarked on a noble mission by establishing the Lomas del Peyé school in Cartagena, aimed at supporting at-risk children. Each year, this invaluable institution serves over 1,000 students, with a capacity to educate 1,700. Shakira's foundation has generously funded approximately $3.68 million of the total $8 million needed for construction.
Heavy rain shuts down Istanbul, causing flooding and 2 deaths
A heavy downpour has shut down Istanbul, flooded homes and roads and killed at least two people
School roof collapse kills at least 28 people in Pakistan
Death toll in Pakistan school roof collapse increases to 28, official says
Paul Bocuse’s culinary school now trains 1,200 students from 75 nationalities across two French castles
Institut Lyfe, formerly known as Institut Paul Bocuse, is a premier institution dedicated to culinary arts and hospitality education. Founded in 1990, it now serves a diverse international student community of 1,200. With modern facilities in two castles, students enjoy enriched experiences. Notably, it conducts advanced research and boasts a Michelin-starred restaurant, Saisons, highlighting its ...
Kallas: Ukraine’s attacks on Russian refineries constitute self-defence
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says Ukraine’s strikes on Russian refineries are legitimate, as Kyiv vows to resume them despite Trump’s energy ceasefire.
Indian woman and boyfriend get death sentence in 'blue drum' murder case
The body was recovered from a large blue plastic storage container - locally called a drum.
Backlash in Kashmir over proposal for uniform Friday sermons across mosques
Political and religious critics accuse India's Modi government of curbing Kashmir's freedom of religion and expression.
Clock ticking for leap second: Why timekeeping could change forever
Timekeepers add a leap second occasionally to keep our clocks and the Earth's rotation in tune. That could now change.
2027 budget: French cinema fears a catastrophic scenario
More than 170 figures from France's film industry warn about the impact of the 2027 budget, fearing hundreds of films could vanish if measures like doubling VAT on Canal+ pay-TV offers go through.
1,000 Hongkongers to ride Baidu’s autonomous vehicles in city-first public trial
More than 1,000 residents are expected to ride in autonomous vehicles (AVs) after Chinese technology giant Baidu launches Hong Kong’s first large-scale public trial next week. Baidu’s autonomous driving platform, Apollo, will run the trial in Tung Chung from October 21 to November 3, inviting more than 1,000 residents to take part. Iris Wong Man-hei, senior project and business development manager...
Over 1,000 Hongkongers to ride Baidu’s robotaxis in city-first public trial
More than 1,000 residents are expected to ride in autonomous vehicles (AVs) after Chinese technology giant Baidu launches Hong Kong’s first large-scale public trial next week. Baidu’s robotaxi platform, Apollo, will run the trial in Tung Chung from October 21 to November 3, inviting more than 1,000 residents to take part. Iris Wong Man-hei, senior project and business development manager for the i...
El Salvador's Bukele unveils plan to free up to 50% arrested under state of emergency
President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador announces a plan to release up to 50% of those imprisoned under a state of emergency
EU's top diplomat says Trump's Russian diesel deal was a gift to Putin
Kaja Kallas, the EU's Foreign Policy chief, speaks exclusively to Euronews ahead of an European Summit in Brussels. Spiralling energy prices, the EU's long-term budget and support for Ukraine in the wake of Donald Trump's latest pressure campaign will be some of the topics EU leaders will discuss.
Flooded homes and rising costs: Why some Thai villages are paying the price to protect Bangkok
As climate change causes more frequent and severe flooding, could cities in Europe face the same tough choices?
ADF member ‘person of interest’ after video recorder found in HMAS Leeuwin women’s showers
Vice Admiral Buckley calls incident an ‘act of sexual violence’ and a ‘despicable betrayal of trust’The defence department says a member of the Australian Defence Force is a “person of interest” in investigations after a video recording device was found in a bathroom on HMAS Leeuwin, in what the chief of Navy called a “despicable betrayal of trust”.A day after senator Jacqui Lambie told the Senate...
Wallace & Gromit maker Aardman falls short of return to profit
Animation studio narrows annual loss to £1.1m amid ‘challenging market’ in children’s contentDon’t break out the celebratory Wensleydale just yet. Aardman, the British animation studio behind the cheese-loving inventor Wallace and his beloved dog Gromit, has fallen short of a target to get back in the black, its accounts show.The employee-owned business was aiming to record a small profit in 2025 ...
School roof collapse kills teacher and at least 32 children in northwest Pakistan
Roof and building collapses are common across Pakistan, mainly because of poor safety standards and shoddy construction materials in the South Asian nation of more than 240 million people.
School roof collapse kills teacher and at least 28 children in northwest Pakistan
Building collapses are common in Pakistan, where construction standards are often poorly enforced.