Two Renoir paintings stolen from French museum are recovered
The two works were seized last month when thieves cut through a fence and smashed a window at the Renoir Museum on the French Riviera.
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Couple builds a DIY roller coaster at home for $700
An Ohio couple named Jon and Natasha Cain built a roller coaster for their children in 2009. They used local materials and spent approximately $700 on the project, which took three weeks to complete. The roller coaster reached a height of 12 feet and included various twists and turns. Local officials supported their DIY project, allowing it to proceed without issues.
Trump immigrant purge could cut social security for Americans by $2,000 a year
New report on economic cost of anti-immigration campaign projects 8.6% reduction in retirement payments by 2034Elderly Americans can expect to lose an average of $2,152 in annual social security benefits each, a projected 8.6% reduction in their retirement payments, by 2034 and every year after as a direct consequence of the economic fallout from the Trump administration’s anti-immigration campaig...
Cop31 host urges wealthy countries to spend ‘much more’ on climate than defence
‘The climate issue is the security issue,’ says Turkish minister at Pacific pre-Cop summit in FijiWealthy countries should spend far more on dealing with the climate crisis than the 5% of GDP promised by Nato members for defence because “the climate issue is the security issue”, the host of the next UN summit has said.But, in comments that are likely to prove contentious, the Cop31 president-desig...
Chinese researchers make Arctic-to-Antarctic call using rival to Musk’s Starlink
Polar researchers have used a would-be Chinese rival to Elon Musk’s Starlink to make a satellite video call between the Arctic and Antarctic – the first publicly reported test of the Guowang constellation. The call highlights the growing capabilities of the country’s satellite constellations, according to state media. Beijing has been accelerating the development of its low-Earth-orbit constellati...
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China agrees to slash EU hybrid car exports in half, putting brake on trade war
The European Union and China have “reached an understanding” that will cut Chinese hybrid car shipments to the bloc by “more than a half”, in a temporary salve to trade tensions that have threatened to boil over into a full-blown trade war. Speaking after marathon trade talks in Beijing, EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic said the deal would see China slash its hybrid car exports “by several million ca...
China and EU reach ‘understanding’ on hybrid vehicles after crunch trade talks
The European Union and China “reached an understanding” on trade in hybrid electric vehicles during marathon negotiations in Beijing on Friday, China’s commerce ministry said in a statement. Beijing is “willing to continue” fast-tracking licenses for rare earth mineral exports to Europe, while the sides will continue negotiations on reducing tariffs and creating minimum price deals that would allo...
17 key takeaways from Malaysia’s 2027 budget - ‘live with dignity’
Malaysia plans to spend 460 billion ringgit (US$112.6 billion) under its 2027 budget, expanding welfare assistance and tax relief while retaining fuel subsidies as households contend with higher living costs. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who is also finance minister, presented the spending plan in parliament on Friday as his government faces pressure for an early election following a series of st...
Thieves make off with €5m haul from prestigious Italian winery
Gang broke into cellar of Marchesi Antinori in Cortona and loaded two trucks with 30,000 bottles before getawayThousands of bottles of wine worth €5m (£4.2m) have been stolen from a prestigious winery in Tuscany in what is thought to be the biggest heist of its kind in Italy.A gang of at least seven masked individuals broke into the cellar of Marchesi Antinori, a family-owned winery dating back to...
Israel condemns Nobel peace prize award for ICJ judge Navi Pillay - live
The Nobel committee chair says the winner was ‘instrumental in ensuring war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide are prosecuted’You can watch along below, but I will bring you all the key lines here.Spoiler alert (not really). Continue reading...
UN says Pentagon plan to livestream execution of Fort Hood shooter would amount to torture – US politics live
Condemnation comes amid fierce backlash from US lawmakers who branded the move ‘grotesque’ and compared it to actions of some terror groups and oppressive governmentsPentagon says execution of Fort Hood shooter will be livestreamedAccording to rights group Amnesty International, at least 17 public executions are known to have been carried out in 2025 – six in Afghanistan and 11 in Iran.The Death P...
Iran and Russia used ChatGPT for propaganda by ‘fake journalists’, OpenAI says
The American tech giant said it banned Russian and Iranian accounts that had been using ChatGPT models to generate content and fake journalist personas to spread false narratives about the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East and sow division.
Putin offers help to end Iran war while Russia continues its own in Ukraine
The Russian president met Pezeshkian in Turkmenistan and pledged to do “everything in our power” to end the ongoing war between the US and Iran, despite Russia not being among the official mediators.
Pro-Kremlin Russian military blogger Mikhail Zvinchuk arrested in Montenegro
Founder of influential Rybar blog detained after warnings of attempts to destabilise Balkan country, officials sayA leading pro-Kremlin Russian military blogger with reported ties to Russia’s intelligence services has been arrested in Montenegro, after warnings of attempts to destabilise the Balkan country, officials have said.Mikhail Zvinchuk, the founder of the influential Rybar war blog, was de...
Residents of Ukraine's Kramatorsk forced to flee as drone strikes intensify
The city of Kramatorsk, in eastern Ukraine, is increasingly coming under Russian attack. For those who have stayed behind, the threat from drones and shelling has become a daily reality. Many have resisted leaving their homes, despite the growing danger – but now, more and more residents are being forced to flee. Our colleagues at France 2 followed an evacuation from the city and witnessed first-h...
Shein outsells British rival Asos as UK revenue hits £2.58bn
Online retailer’s 26% jump sharpens focus on exemption letting cheap parcels into the country duty-free Shein, the online fast-fashion retailer founded in China, increased sales in the UK by just over a quarter last year, overtaking British rival Asos.The company, whose global parent group listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange and valued at just over $26bn (£19.6bn) last month, increased sales at...
Girl filmed carrying beer bags to be placed in temporary care with siblings
A 10-year-old Hong Kong girl filmed carrying heavy bags of beer will be placed in temporary care with her two siblings after welfare assessments found it would “not be suitable” for them to return home following the arrest of their parents on suspicion of ill-treating a child. Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun Yuk-han said on Friday that the three children were still in hospital for healt...
Saudi Arabia reopens Riyadh airport after Houthi attack kills three
Saudi Arabia has seen several attacks by the Houthis in recent days, with airports appearing to be the primary target.
Doctor accused of 1994 Rwanda genocide offences to face trial in UK
Dr Vincent Brown was allegedly a "leader" or "supervisor" of "violent acts" carried out by others in the early days of the genocide.
UK’s ex-prince Andrew gets US$399,000 compensation on his mansion lease
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the younger brother of Britain’s King Charles, has benefited from £302,000 (US$399,000) in compensation after he was forced to end his mansion lease early over revelations about his ties to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Last year, Charles stripped Mountbatten-Windsor of his title of prince and forced him out of his Windsor home, as the royal family sought d...
In Pictures: Weirdest and most thought-provoking statues of Donald Trump over the years
Following the headline-grabbing statue "The Orange Plague" by Danish artist Jens Galschiøt, which was displayed this week at the European Parliament building in Strasbourg, we take a look back at some of the ways artists have depicted Trump in satirical, humorous and thought-provoking ways.
'Grand odysseys': Why historic travel and legendary journeys are trending for 2027
Skyscanner’s 2027 travel trends report points to growing demand for historic trails, ancient ruins and iconic destinations brought to life on screen, as travellers look to the past for a sense of connection in a fast-paced world.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor granted £302,000 for end of Royal Lodge lease
Former prince surrendered lease on home within its first 25 years after public outcry about the rent he paidAndrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been granted £302,000 in compensation after the lease on his former Royal Lodge home in Windsor was officially surrendered.A crown estate spokesperson said the former prince paid £1.8m in repair and restoration costs and the lease was handed back more than 50 y...
Eritrea and Ethiopia accuse each other of provoking war as Tigray rebels retreat
Ethiopia and Eritrea on Friday accused each other of starting a "war of agresson" days after the two countries severed diplomatic ties. Ethiopian officals estimate that up to 8,000 Eritrean soldiers are present in Tigray supporting rebels who last month launched attacks against federal forces.
News commentator denies unlawfully revealing police meeting details online
A Hong Kong news commentator accused of violating the national security law has denied exposing police intelligence operations, telling a court that details of his meeting with officers were already public knowledge before he posted them online. Wong Kwok-ngon, 72, who ran a YouTube commentary channel under the pen name Wong On-yin, stood trial at the District Court on Friday. He is the first pers...
France promises 3,000 extra teachers in first step to calm student protests
Education minister Edouard Geffray makes the offer after another day of sometimes violent demonstrations by high-school students.
Navi Pillay wins the Nobel Peace Prize for her work in international justice
The South African-born jurist and former UN human rights chief Navi Pillay, who is currently an ad hoc judge at the International Court of Justice, won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for her efforts to promote peace and international law. Her win is sure to be seen as a high-profile rebuke to US President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who have both rejected the findings of ...
Texas neighbours fight over five-foot land strip; court upholds easement and $100 trespass award
A dispute between Texas neighbours over a five-foot strip of land near Lake Conroe reached an appeals court after disagreements over utility meters, drainage and property access. The court upheld the Amadors' right to use the neighbouring land for home maintenance and repairs while also confirming a $100 trespass award in favour of the Suitts.