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Violence is 'not general' in French students protests, MEP says

French S&D MEP Emma Rafowicz says Emmanuel Macron’s government is “completely irresponsible” in its handling of the ongoing student protests in France.

Scientific study reveals scariest horror movie – with one 2026 title breaking heart rate record

The ranking was determined by a study monitoring audience's heart rates and BPM increases while watching horror films.

Winner of 2026 Nobel peace prize to be announced - live

The winner will be announced in a ceremony that starts at 10am UK time (11am CEST)There is always lots of speculations and chatter about “ooh, so and so was nominated to the Nobel Peace Prize,” but it doesn’t mean that much.All nominations must by submitted by 31 January, preferably online, but members of the Nobel Committee may add further names to the list during their first meeting, which last ...

China state funds double down on Hua Hong in legacy chip push

Chinese state funds are ramping up support for the country’s second-largest contract chipmaker, pouring billions of yuan into the parent of Hua Hong Grace Semiconductor and a new manufacturing facility to fuel Beijing’s drive for self-reliance in mature-node chips. The capital blitz, spanning Hua Hong’s Shanghai-based parent company and a fabrication plant in Wuxi, highlights how government-coordi...

US-Japan-Poland strategic triangle can encourage a ‘peaceful war’

As Russian President Vladimir Putin watched the final stage of the massive Tsentr-2026 military exercise in the Urals recently, Chinese troops were training alongside forces from Russia, Belarus and other countries. More than 47,000 military personnel joined the exercise, which incorporated lessons from the war in Ukraine. The symbolism extends beyond Chelyabinsk. From Russia’s invasion of Ukraine...

Isabella Rossellini protects 20.8 acres of New York farmstead, turning it into a community farm

Mama Farm, founded by actress Isabella Rossellini in 2013, combines farming, animal care, and community activities. This Long Island property features a community-supported agriculture programme connecting members with locally produced food. The farm practices organic and regenerative techniques to preserve biodiversity while educating families about the environment. Various workshops and children...

Canadian poet and author Anne Carson wins Nobel Prize in Literature

Hailed for her "bold and inventive" work, "in playful dialogue with the classical tradition", the Canadian poet, translator and essayist Anne Carson has won the Nobel Prize in Literature. We take a look at her hybrid, lyrical body of work, and the ancient Greek and Latin texts that have inspired her writing. We also discuss the significance of the prize itself, as the Nobel Academy tries to move b...

LeBron James stars in NBA preseason debut but Nets defeat 76ers

All-time leading scorer LeBron James makes 76ers debut following LA Lakers switch in NBA preseason, but Nets claim win.

Why Asian parents are trapped in a private tuition arms race

Grace often hears other Singapore mothers debating how much private tuition their children need. Some rush to enrol their offspring in multiple classes before they turn five, while others try to resist the pressure to add lessons outside school. She enrolled her two children, now aged four and seven, in Chinese tuition when they were three to give them greater exposure to their ancestral tongue. “...

Nasa struggled to sample Bennu until Brian May revealed its hidden dangers

Associate EU membership 'very interesting' for New Zealand, says former prime minister

Helen Clark, former prime minister of New Zealand, says a form of associate membership of the European Union, similar to the proposal for Canada, would be “very interesting”. She highlights access to the single market as a potential key benefit for a “distant trading country” such as New Zealand.

Former New Zealand PM: Associate membership with Brussels "very interesting" for the country

Helen Clark, former prime minister of New Zealand, says a form of associate membership of the European Union, similar to the proposal for Canada, would be “very interesting”. She highlights access to the single market as a potential key benefit for a “distant trading country” such as New Zealand.

Einstein Built His Own Caputh Summer House After Berlin’s Gift Plan Fell Through

Saudi authorities say 3 killed in attacks on Riyadh airport claimed by Houthi rebels

Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation reports that three Saudi citizens were killed and several other people wounded in two attacks Thursday

UK's Labour wins a special election that puts Green Party leader under pressure

Britain’s Labour Party has won a special election in London, defeating the Green Party's leader

OpenAI projected to bring in $20bn less in revenue than expected

Questions raised over AI growth as ChatGPT maker forecasts this year’s revenue at $50bn, way below the $70bn signalled beforeOpenAI has revealed that it is making about $20bn less in projected revenue than it had recently indicated to investors, raising questions about the break-neck growth rate in demand for AI.The ChatGPT-maker company has told investors that its revenues for this year would rea...

US ICE releases Kashmiri filmmaker Arfat Sheikh from custody

Award-winning filmmaker, detained last month, is released on bond with next hearing set for October 27, campaign says.

Police arrest suspect after deadly shooting in Germany's Upper Palatinate

A 60-year-old is alleged to have shot and killed a male and a female employee of the Neumarkt District Office during a routine weapons check.

At 21, she quit with $100; her Bondi kitchen grew into a $5m empire

Winner of 2026 Nobel peace prize to be announced - Europe live

The winner will be announced in a ceremony that starts at 10am UK time (11am CEST)For what it’s worth, prediction markets have shifted again, putting Kuleba and Save Ukraine back in the first place, ahead of Navalnaya in the second.It’s almost as if simply no one knows. Continue reading...

OpenAI projected to bring in $20bn less in revenue than expected for header

Questions raised over AI growth as ChatGPT maker forecasts this year’s revenue at $50bn, way below the $70bn signalled beforeOpenAI has revealed that it is making about $20bn less in projected revenue than it had recently indicated to investors, raising questions about the break-neck growth rate in demand for AI.The ChatGPT-maker company has told investors that its revenues for this year would rea...

'Fire hoses' are Britain's nuclear submarine's only defence against drone attacks, reports say

While drone attacks are becoming a major threat in armed conflicts, Britain's nuclear submarines are revealed to use "fire hoses" to defend themselves against air attacks, reports say.

Huge victory for Spain as two cities crowned greenest in the EU. Which countries missed out?

The winner of the European Green Capital 2028 awards is going home with €600,000 to help turn ambition into further action.

Beijing and Manila trade blame over South China Sea medical mission

China and the Philippines have traded accusations over a medical evacuation near the disputed Second Thomas Shoal, with Manila also reporting a near-doubling of Chinese military and coastguard vessels around contested South China Sea features in September. The latest exchange centred on the evacuation on Thursday of an injured Philippine serviceman from the BRP Sierra Madre, a Philippine naval ves...

Beijing and Manila blame each other over South China Sea medical mission

China and the Philippines have traded accusations over a medical evacuation near the disputed Second Thomas Shoal, as Manila reports a near-doubling of Chinese military and coastguard vessels around contested South China Sea features in September. The latest exchange centred on the evacuation on Thursday of an injured Filipino serviceman from the BRP Sierra Madre, a Philippine naval vessel grounde...