World's oldest shipwreck found off Turkish coast
The world's oldest shipwreck has been discovered off the coast of Turkey, according to archaeologists.
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Rutte urges allies to send more air defence to Ukraine
NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte said allies need to do more to support Ukraine, especially in air defences. His pleas come amid drastic Russian escalation over the skies in Kyiv.
Hong Kong extends smart fire alarm scheme to another 6,000 old buildings
Hong Kong’s Fire Services Department has extended a scheme allowing property owners to install smart fire alarm systems rather than traditional safety equipment to another 6,000 old buildings, but conceded that no installations had been completed although the policy was rolled out over five months ago for 3,600 blocks. Lai Kin-mo, acting deputy chief fire officer for building improvement, said on ...
Pierre Cardin restored the Marquis de Sade’s ruined French château, turning it into a festival venue
Since its acquisition by Pierre Cardin in 2001, Château de Lacoste has seen remarkable renovations. This historic castle, once associated with the Marquis de Sade, is now a vibrant performing arts hub, hosting the annual Festival de Lacoste. This festival showcases opera, dance, and classical theatre in an enchanting open-air amphitheatre.
Hundreds of thousands of workers on strike across Republic of Ireland
It comes amidst an an ongoing pay dispute between public sector workers and the Irish government.
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New York City moves to ban horse-drawn carriages
Mamdani and city council leader agree on ban that would make it illegal to operate horse-drawn carriages in the cityMayor Zohran Mamdani and the leader of the New York City council have agreed to ban horse-drawn carriages from the city, a popular tourist attraction that has faced widespread scrutiny.Mamdani has agreed to back a bill supported by Julie Menin, the speaker of the New York City counci...
Pope recovering "as expected" after surgery, lung cancer diagnosis
Pope Leo XIV is recovering "as expected" and has begun respiratory physiotherapy after tests confirmed a lung cancer diagnosis following surgery, the Vatican says.
Russia targeting energy sites despite Trump’s ceasefire, Ukraine says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy voiced outrage Wednesday over Russia’s continuing aerial bombardment of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure in apparent defiance of a ceasefire.
Colombia inaugurates embassy to Israel in Jerusalem
Palestinian officials slam move by Colombian government that marked major shift after ex-president had cut Israel ties.
‘English nationalist’ content creators film themselves in asylum seekers’ house
Video posted online shows men entering home through unlocked door and claiming to be looking for paperworkA Home Office accommodation provider has launched an investigation after “English nationalist” content creators posing as contractors filmed themselves entering a property housing asylum seekers.The video, titled “HMO Hunting in Leicestershire”, was posted to the Truthhurts101UK YouTube accoun...
Louvre could be forced to close without major overhaul, director warns
A year after thieves made off with €88 million of crown jewels that have never been found, the new man in charge says leaking pipes and crumbling galleries mean security fixes alone won’t save the Paris landmark.
Merry squishmas: £10 squeezy banana on list of top festive season toys
Social media-driven craze puts ‘squishies’ up there with evergreen favourites such as Lego and Barbie, Hamleys saysA cartoonish banana so addictively squidgy that it is “really difficult to put down” is tipped to be among the must-have toys this Christmas, according to expert buyers at Hamleys.The £10 “slow-rise, squeezable, sensory” fruit taps into the “squishies” craze that is fuelling a high st...
Houthis say targeted Saudi oil giant Aramco, vow more attacks
Yemen's Houthis said Wednesday they had targeted facilities belonging to Saudi Aramco, after Saudi officials reported a strike on a building in an area housing the energy giant's operations centre. Powerful explosions meanwhile rattled the Saudi capital, as the coalition fighting the Houthis said it had intercepted a missile fired by the Iran-backed group towards Riyadh.
ASML’s chip equipment sales to China soar 109% despite US export curb push
Dutch semiconductor equipment giant ASML expects China to account for about 20 per cent of its total sales this year, after seeing shipments to the market more than double during the previous quarter despite mounting US pressure for tighter export restrictions on less advanced chipmaking machinery. The company’s sales to China surged 109 per cent in the third quarter compared with the previous thr...
How a new US Army unit could challenge the PLA’s area-denial strategy in a Taiwan conflict
The United States Army has launched a new task force aimed at countering Chinese efforts to block American and allied warships and aircraft in a potential conflict. The 4th Multi-Domain Task Force (MDTF) – established at Fort Carson, Colorado on October 8 – is the latest addition to a series of specialised formations developed for operations in the western Pacific. Those formations were earlier ac...
Ceuta an 'inalienable' part of Spain, king says on key visit
King Felipe VI on Tuesday said Ceuta and Melilla were "an inalienable part" of Spain as he made a landmark visit to the north African territories claimed by neighbouring Morocco. But the monarch, who rarely makes political interventions, emphasised Spain's need to "maintain good neighbourly relations" with Rabat after July's unprecedented migrant surge into Ceuta strained historically delicate tie...
Ukraine accuses SpaceX of crippling military missions as ties with US worsen
Ukraine accused Elon Musk's SpaceX on Wednesday of limiting Starlink services, crippling its drones, as Russian missiles knocked out power stations in attacks President Volodymyr Zelensky called "ostentatious disrespect" to Donald Trump. Kyiv's relationship with Washington has taken a sharp turn for the worse since US President Trump abruptly lifted sanctions on Russian diesel last week and public...
Excluding UK from ‘Made in Europe’ law will hurt entire EU car industry, Mercedes boss warns
Ola Källenius says it will ‘weaken the industry on both sides’ ahead of act intended to counter non-EU competition Locking the UK out of the EU’s flagship industrial “Made in Europe” legislation would amount to a “deliberate choice” by EU leaders to “hurt” the car industry across the bloc, the head of Mercedes-Benz has said.Speaking in his capacity as president of the European Automobile Manufactu...
Cornell University bans fraternity parties after alleged gang rape
Cornell University will ban parties and social events at fraternity houses until the end of the academic year, its president said on Tuesday, responding to the outcry over an alleged gang rape on campus in 2024. The measure is the strongest reaction yet from Cornell's leadership to a lawsuit filed by a former undergraduate, Jane Doe, alleging seven men sexually assaulted her during a party. Ove...
School closures persist in France as protests gain momentum
Some high schools in France remained closed on Wednesday, a day after tens of thousands of people joined rallies across the country to support protesting students. On Saturday, national demonstrations against the spiralling cost of living are to take place, and unions and student groups see the two protest currents fusing together.
Russia’s internet shutdowns push state firms back to landline phones
State procurement of landline telephones tripled in the first eight months of 2026 as mobile internet outages hit nearly 80% of the country. Rostelecom’s chief urged Russians to keep one at home “like a fire extinguisher".
Ukraine asking US, SpaceX and NATO to clarify Starlink limitations
Ukraine is in contact with the US, SpaceX and NATO to seek clarification over limitations imposed on its access to the Starlink satellite internet system, a source in the country's Defence Ministry said on Wednesday. Ukrainian troops have reported that the Starlink connection is being shut off when travelling at higher speeds, causing major disruption to Ukrainian drone operations, m...
Russell Brand was ruthless, calculated and manipulative sexual predator, court told
Comedian faces three charges of rape, three of sexual assault and one of indecent assault against six womenRussell Brand was a ruthless, calculated and manipulative sexual predator who used his celebrity status and force to rape and assault women, a court has heard.The 51-year-old comedian is alleged to have had an “insatiable desire” to get what he wanted and treated women as a means to an end, j...
Yemen conflict escalates as Houthis say seized new strategic area
The Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen released footage said to show operations in the Taiz governorate. Fighting between the Houthis and forces loyal to Yemen’s internationally recognised government, backed by Saudi-Arabia, has escalated dramatically in recent weeks after the Houthis managed to seize a number of strategically important areas, according to reports.
Escalating conflict in Yemen as Houthis say seized new strategic area
The Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen released footage said to show operations in the Taiz governorate. Fighting between the Houthis and forces loyal to Yemen’s internationally recognised government, backed by Saudi-Arabia, has escalated dramatically in recent weeks after the Houthis managed to seize a number of strategically important areas, according to reports.
Two scenarios for the Yemen war
What comes next is either a retreat for the Houthis or a war of attrition.
Duane Davis sentenced to minimum 40 years for Tupac killing
Duane Davis, the former Los Angeles gang leader who boasted in books and interviews of his involvement in the killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, only to deny it when he came to trial, was sentenced to a minimum 40 years in prison on Tuesday. FRANCE 24's Wassim Cornet reports from Los Angeles, United States.