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Lonnie Mack’s iconic Flying V guitar and amplifier sell for $550,000 at auction
The legendary 1958 Gibson Flying V guitar, famously owned by Lonnie Mack and dubbed 'Number 7', fetched an impressive $550,000 at auction. This auction also featured Mack's 1962 Magnatone Custom 440 amplifier, which was crucial to his distinct sound. Mack's guitar, tailored for his innovative techniques, has had a profound influence on blues-rock music for many years.
The 50 Best Restaurants 2026: 20 restaurants in Europe included on extended 51-100 list
Ahead of next month’s 50 Best Restaurants announcement in Lima, Peru, an extended list has been unveiled for 2026 with 20 European eateries included.
American Stephen Hubbard released by Russia, Trump confirms
Stephen Hubbard, a U.S. citizen jailed in Russia since 2022, has been released, according to U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff.
Bereaved civil service families could face ‘unjust’ tax bills due to pension scheme delays
MPs say ‘chaos’ at Capita-run scheme could mean some claims miss tax-free time limit on lump sum paymentsBereaved families could face “unconscionable” tax bills because of “chaos” in the civil service pension scheme, the government has been warned.Some lump sum pension payments to families are only tax-free if made within two years of a scheme being told of the member’s death. Continue reading...
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Europe weighs energy-saving measures as Middle East crisis deepens
EU Energy Ministers will consider demand cuts if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed in the months ahead, according to a document seen by Euronews.
Australia releases 50 critically endangered smoky mice into forest after decades of absence
Australia has successfully reintroduced almost 50 critically endangered smoky mice into South East Forest National Park. This reintroduction represents a significant step towards restoring the region’s ecosystem and native mammal populations. Various species, including the long-footed potoroo and eastern quoll, are also planned for reintroduction. The effort is part of a broader initiative by the ...
Germany renews its hard stance on EU budget demanding hundreds of billions in cuts
Germany is demanding deep cuts to the European Commission’s proposed EU budget and ruling out new common borrowing, setting up a bruising battle over how Europe funds Ukraine, defence and competitiveness.
Burnham faces Badenoch at PMQs after Jackdaw gasfield approved – UK politics live
The Jackdaw field will start supplying gas to homes and businesses from the end of the month, the government saidHere is an explainer by Jill Ambrose about the Jackdaw decision.But environmental groups have condemned the decision. Ami McCarthy, head of politics for Greenpeace UK, said:Approving Jackdaw shows the toxic grip fossil fuel lobbyists still hold over our energy policy. Andy Burnham promi...
US envoy Steve Witkoff thanks Vladimir Putin for diesel deal at Ukraine talks in Russia
US envoy Steve Witkoff is in Saint Petersburg, holding talks with Russian president Vladimir Putin. The face to face meeting comes after he met with Ukraine's president and other European leaders in Oslo. Witkoff is due to return to the Norwegian capital after his visit to Russia. Washington seeks to breathe new life into US-led efforts to end the war. Details and analysis by FRANCE 24 internation...
American Stephen Hubbard released by Russia, Trump says
Stephen Hubbard, a U.S. citizen jailed in Russia since 2022, has been released, according to U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff.
Ukraine talks: US envoy meets Vladimir Putin in Russia
US envoy Steve Witkoff held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg on Wednesday about Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, as US President Donald Trump pushes Kyiv to make a deal that stops the fighting. The day before, the American official had met with Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky in Oslo, Norway. Details by FRANCE 24 international affairs editor Philip Turle.
Egypt mulls joining Saudi Arabia in war against Houthis
Egypt may be about to join the war against Houthis. Saudi Arabia has come under sustained attack from the Iran-backed group in recent weeks after a collapse of a truce in Yemen in September. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visited Egypt mid-September to request potential military support from the country – a demand put before parliament by the Egyptian president on Saturday. Story by Camille Corc...
Beijing’s top Taiwan official meets US think tank to reaffirm red lines
Beijing’s director of the Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO), Song Tao, has held a rare meeting with a delegation of US scholars that pledged to push for the peaceful development of cross-strait ties. During the meeting in Beijing on Tuesday with a delegation from the National Committee on American Foreign Policy (NCAFP) led by its president and CEO, Susan M. Elliott, Song spoke of a broader diplomatic c...
Stratford International on track to get cross-Channel trains in budget boost
Sadiq Khan says upgrade would unlock station’s true potential and allow it to live up to its nameBusiness live – latest updatesStratford International train station in east London will receive funding in next week’s budget, according to reports, putting it on track to live up to its name and become a hub for cross-Channel services.London’s mayor, Sadiq Khan, has been making a case to ministers for...
UK approves drilling at controversial North Sea gas field despite environmental concerns
The Shell Group, one of the project's co-developers, predicts the field can produce around 6.5% of the UK’s gas production at its peak.
Stratford International finally to have international trains in budget boost
Sadiq Khan says upgrade will unlock station’s true potential and allow it to live up to its nameBusiness live – latest updatesStratford International train station in east London will receive funding in next week’s budget, according to reports, putting it on track to live up to its name and become a hub for cross-Channel services.London’s mayor, Sadiq Khan, has been making a case to ministers for ...
US citizen Stephen Hubbard freed by Russia and 'on his way home', Trump says
The former teacher has been released without any "swap" required, according to the president.
Cost of living protests aren’t just happening in Europe
Cost of living protests aren’t just happening in Europe
Trump hails Russia’s release of US teacher amid Witkoff’s visit – live
US was not required to give anything in return for Stephen Hubbard’s release ‘out of respect for President Trump’, he claimsSign up for Breaking News US emailThe US president has just posted on Hubbard’s release, saying: “Welcome home Stephen, it’s great to have you back.”The statement posted on his Truth Social says the prisoner release was the result of a direct request Trump made to Putin in a ...
Trump hails Russia’s release of US teacher amid Witkoff’s visit – politics live
US was not required to give anything in return for Stephen Hubbard’s release ‘out of respect for President Trump’, he claimsSign up for Breaking News US emailThe US president has just posted on Hubbard’s release, saying: “Welcome home Stephen, it’s great to have you back.”The statement posted on his Truth Social says the prisoner release was the result of a direct request Trump made to Putin in a ...
Kvaratskhelia, Dembele and Marquinhos out injured after PSG’s win
Kvaratskhelia out for months with a torn ACL in his right knee, while Dembele and Marquinhos suffer thigh muscle tears.
Burnham to face Badenoch at PMQs as Labour accused of ‘climate vandalism’ after Jackdaw gasfield approved – UK politics live
The Jackdaw field will start supplying gas to homes and businesses from the end of the month, the government saidHere is an explainer by Jill Ambrose about the Jackdaw decision.But environmental groups have condemned the decision. Ami McCarthy, head of politics for Greenpeace UK, said:Approving Jackdaw shows the toxic grip fossil fuel lobbyists still hold over our energy policy. Andy Burnham promi...
What does Lufthansa gain from its €1.2 billion TAP Air Portugal deal and when?
Lufthansa expects about €450 million a year in synergies from buying up to 49.9% of TAP Air Portugal for €1.2 billion, but Portugal’s continued control, lengthy regulatory reviews and the slow progress of its ITA Airways deal suggest the gains could take years to arrive.
Race for crucial midterms attracting vast sums of money on both sides | First Thing
Billionaire Michael Bloomberg is spending $80m to help Democratic candidates, while Trump has promised Republicans $400m. Plus a vital investigation into justice in LouisianaGood morning. Vast sums of money are being ploughed into November’s midterms, with the billionaire Michael Bloomberg spending $80m to help Democratic candidates, and Donald Trump announcing he intends to spend $400m to aid Rep...
Large crowds watch as rescuers try to save stranded shark in South Korea
Officials in Busan made a third attempt to guide a trapped shark out of a canal and back to sea. The animal has drawn over a million visitors.
Hong Kong tours avoid France protest areas as schools cancel planned trips
Tour operators have changed itineraries and pulled Hong Kong travellers away from protest hotspots in France, while some school groups have cancelled planned trips to the country following the issuance of an official travel warning. EGL Tours chairman and executive director Steve Huen Kwok-chuen said one of the company’s tour groups had encountered protests at the Louvre in Paris on Saturday, with...
Trump calls for data center ‘dividends’ in bid to win over midterm voters – US politics live
President’s social media post says sites should pay the communities where they will be located and comes amid growing unpopularity of facilitiesSign up for Breaking News US emailWitkoff announced this morning that Russia authorities had freed Hubbard, the first American known to be convicted of fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine. Hubbard, who grew up in Michigan, had been living with his Ukra...
Virginia is turning 100,000 tons of demolished bridge concrete into fish habitat; 951 tons already underwater
The Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel expansion project involves dismantling an old bridge and using the concrete for artificial reefs. This initiative helps divert demolition waste from landfills while enhancing underwater habitats. Approximately 100,000 tons of concrete is expected to be repurposed for marine life by 2027. The Virginia Marine Resources Commission manages the artificial reefs that supp...