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'Faced a lot of racism': Indian woman working as a nurse in Australia asks if not liking life abroad a good reason to return. Redditors say...

Woman buys £15,000 diamond ring for just £5 at car boot sale

A woman found a ring at a car boot sale that cost her £5 and initially seemed ordinary. She later took the ring to a valuation event at WeBuyVintage for a professional opinion. The gemologist examined the ring, discovering it was a genuine diamond set in 18-carat gold. The estimated value of the ring was approximately £15,000, shocking the woman who bought it.

Musk says Zelensky should 'go' as doubts grow over US support for Ukraine

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Wednesday called on Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky to "go" after Kyiv raised doubts over US support. A day earlier, Musk said any restrictions on Ukraine's use of the Starshield system would be due to decisions made by the US government.

Musk says US govt responsible for any Starshield restrictions affecting Ukraine

Elon Musk said Wednesday that any restrictions on Ukraine's use of Starshield were decided by the US government after Ukrainian officials and US lawmakers raised concerns over disrupted satellite communications and their impact on Kyiv's defence against Moscow.

Musk says any limits on Ukraine's Starlink access down to US, not his firm

Ukraine says Starlink access has improved but it is still facing speed limits which are disrupting its battlefield "missions".

What is Starshield, SpaceX's military version of Starlink?

Elon Musk’s ⁠SpaceX restricted “military-grade” ​Starlink services overnight into Wednesday, hampering Ukrainian drone strike missions and air defenses, Ukraine reported. In response, Musk said that the US government was behind any slowdown in Ukraine's Starshield system. 

Russia attack hits Kyiv after reported intelligence lapse

Russia attack hits Kyiv after reported intelligence lapse

In 1930, a Pittsburgh plumber built an aluminium observatory that helped him meet Einstein

Established in 1930 by Leo Scanlon, the Valley View Observatory in Pittsburgh quickly gained traction among amateur astronomers, primarily due to its cost-effective construction and unique aluminium dome. Scanlon's fresh approach drew attention from enthusiasts nationwide, leading to a memorable encounter with Albert Einstein in 1934, who appreciated the spirit of amateur science. To honor its sig...

Barcola scores hat-trick as Liverpool hit LASK for six, Feyenoord beat Como

Following a move from Paris Saint-Germain, Bradley Barcola gets first Liverpool goals with Champions League hat-trick.

Barcola scores hat-trick as Liverpool hit LASK for six

Following a move from Paris Saint-Germain, Bradley Barcola gets first Liverpool goals with Champions League hat-trick.

Spanish NGO halts Mediterranean rescue operations, citing fuel prices

SMH says it can no longer afford search-and-rescue work in one of the world's most dangerous migration routes.

Nord Stream may have been lawful target, argue lawyers for Ukrainian accused of bombing

Lawyers for a Ukrainian ex-military officer accused of leading the bombing of Russia's Nord Stream ​pipeline in September 2022 argued at the start of his trial in Germany on Wednesday that "an aggressor's infrastructure" may have been a lawful target. FRANCE 24's Juliette Brown reports.

Australian politics live: Victoria Labor promises free abortion care if re-elected; Albanese criticises Hanson’s ‘monoculture’

Follow the day’s news live.Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Australian Electoral Commissioner, Jeff Pope, has said people getting their information about voting in Australia from AI chatbots such as ChatGPT or Claude is an “emerging concern”, and has forced the commission to overhaul its website to attract bots looking for the correct information.Speaking at a hearing...

How will a new alliance affect the conflict in eastern DRC?

Former President Joseph Kabila has joined forces with M23 fighters.

US lifts sanctions on Venezuela’s top legislator

Jorge Rodriguez has been removed from OFAC's sanctions list in latest US push for oil control and bilateral diplomacy.

Why is Starlink internet so important on the battlefield in Ukraine?

It is the "backbone of military communications in Ukraine" that provides vital high-speed internet to forces across the country.

South Americans pray for Pope Leo’s recovery as uncertainty hangs over his visit

Catholics across South America are praying for Pope Leo XIV’s recovery from lung cancer surgery as uncertainty grows over his planned visit next month

Heavy rain and flooding in Istanbul forces closure of schools

The Istanbul governor’s office has declared schools closed and placed some public sector workers on leave after heavy rainfalls caused flooding across the city

Starlink restriction 'no surprise' after Musk condemned Ukraine strikes on Russian data centres

Restrictions reported by Ukraine on its use of the US satellite internet system Starlink have exposed Kyiv's reliance on the technology for both offensive and defensive operations in its fight against Russia'a invasion, analysts and observers say. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, David Galbreath Professor of War and Technology at the University of Bath, says that "we always knew that allowing ...

Meloni warns Trump's Russian diesel deal is 'very risky' and legitimises Moscow

Italy's prime minister has attacked the US-Russia diesel deal, warning it weakens sanctions on Moscow. Zelensky thanked her, while the Kremlin hit back.

Parts of Ontario move to permanent daylight saving time to avoid disruption for businesses and families. What will happen on November 1?

Georgia farmer turned scrap metal into folk art, filling his yard with figures that reached museums

After stepping away from farming and preaching, Reuben Aaron Miller channeled his creativity into art. He crafted enchanting, wind-powered whirligigs and striking metal figures that captured the attention of collectors near and far. His partnership with R.E.M. propelled his art to new heights, significantly boosting its market value. Now featured in numerous museum exhibitions, Miller's work conti...

Trump sparks outrage over AI tiger video after sharing footage of fatal UK attack

Donald Trump has sparked outrage after sharing the distressing footage of a 23-year-old man with mental illness being fatally mauled by a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, captioned "Don't ever mess with nature!" This followed hours later by an AI-generated video of himself taming a tiger. The posts have been condemned as disrespectful to the victim, William Chapman, and his grieving family, who h...

Reform UK councillors and candidates filmed making racist and extreme comments

Party faces fresh crisis as three councillors quit after ITV undercover filming exposed violence, misogyny and racist viewsReform UK has been rocked by a fresh crisis after councillors and election candidates for the party were caught on film making graphic threats of extreme violence and expressing racist and misogynistic views.Three councillors have already stood down from the party, which said ...

Volodymyr Zelenskyy feels ‘betrayed’ by Donald Trump over Starlink access

Ukrainian president accused US president of picking the other side over four years of warVolodymyr Zelenskyy has said he feels personally betrayed by Donald Trump after it emerged that Ukraine’s military has had its access to Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite squeezed raising doubts about long-term US support for Kyiv.The Ukrainian president, on a visit to London, accused Trump of picking the other s...