‘The Mediterranean is a bridge, not a border’
Chris Fearne says Europe must look beyond its borders to solve its migration problem.
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West Bank: Activist recounts life under settler siege in Qusra
A week after Israeli settlers began besieging Palestinian homes in the West Bank village of Qusra, human rights activist Netanael Hanadaro joined FRANCE 24 to recount what he witnessed there. He said he and other NGO members reached the isolated homes on foot and left food outside for the trapped residents, with the Israeli army saying it would deliver the supplies. Hanadaro described an extraordi...
In 1933, Lincoln's Crooked House was marked for demolition; work revealed a hidden...
In the midst of a demolition in 1933, builders stumbled upon a remarkable 16th-century timber-framed structure known as the Wonky House. This architectural gem narrowly evaded obliteration and has since undergone conservation efforts to rectify damage caused by death-watch beetles and previous poor repairs. Thanks to significant funding, extensive restoration will soon provide unique holiday accom...
Ben-Gvir calls for nightly killings of Palestinians in Gaza
Israel’s far-right national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has called for nightly killings in Gaza.
8/16: Face The Nation
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," amid a number of socialist candidates in the Democratic Party, President Trump has found his rallying cry for the midterm elections. Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky and GOP Rep. Don Bacon join, plus a new poll from CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto.
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Ukraine launches large-scale drone attack on Russian military and energy infrastructure
Long-range attacks have been stepped up as talks between the two countries remain stagnant.
12 killed in Russia and Ukraine after an overnight exchange of drone and missile strikes
Long-range attacks have been stepped up as talks between the two countries remain stagnant.
What is Tokyo’s Yasukuni Shrine, linked to Japan’s wartime atrocities?
About 2.5 million people, including Japanese war criminals who fought for the country, are enshrined at Yasukuni.
Lee Kuan Yew’s Montblanc pen sells for US$360,000 in Singapore auction
A silver Montblanc fountain pen owned by Singapore’s first prime minister Lee Kuan Yew has sold for S$461,500 (US$360,000), nearly 10 times its highest estimate, after drawing 111 bids at an auction. Singapore auction house Hotlotz said the sterling silver Montblanc Meisterstuck No 146 fountain pen, engraved with “SM Lee Kuan Yew”, sold on Sunday at its “Interiors & Collectibles – August, Fine Art...
8-year-old boy catches a piranha while fishing with dad at Pennsylvania lake
While fishing near Philadelphia, an eight-year-old boy made an unusual catch: a piranha. Officials identified this tropical fish as non-native to Pennsylvania, raising alarms over the potential dangers of exotic pets being set free into local waters. Releasing such species is illegal and can jeopardize public safety. Following their unexpected encounter, the boy and his father took responsible act...
How a ‘rough’ and ‘crude’ Chinese cartoon ox went from box office zero to hero
A raw, handcrafted Chinese animation has become an unlikely box-office sensation despite being widely panned by critics and social media users. Niu Lai, or The Arrival of the Ox, has been criticised for its “rough” and “broken” style and a plot that many viewers found hard to follow. But the film has generated some of the loudest online discussion in recent days, despite the competition from two H...
Death toll from Zimbabwe capsized ferry accident rises to 84
Rescue workers recovered more bodies on Sunday following a ferry capsizing accident that occured earlier this week on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe, bringing the death toll to at least 84. The search continues, as authorities fear the number of casualties could rise even further.
Death toll from Zimbabwe capsized ferry accident rises to 80
Rescue workers recovered eight more bodies on Sunday following a ferry capsizing accident that occured earlier this week on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe, bringing the death toll to at least 80. The search continues, as authorities fear the number of casualties could rise even further.
Logies 2026: Sam Pang wins gold and Sam Neill wins posthumous best actor at Australia’s TV awards
Neill won for his performance in legal thriller The Twelve: Cape Rock Killer, at a ceremony dominated by wins for the ABCLogies 2026 ceremony: the best moments and red carpet looks – in picturesSam Neill has won a posthumous best actor award at Australia’s biggest television awards, the Logies, with comedian Sam Pang taking home the night’s top honour, the Gold Logie award for most popular persona...
Deepfake Anthony Albanese used in celebrity scams duping Australians out of $7.4m, Asic warns
Australia’s corporate watchdog says PM is the figure most commonly used in deepfakes to promote phony investment opportunitiesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThere has been a steep rise in scammers luring victims into phony investment opportunities using deepfakes of celebrities and politicians, Australia’s corporate watchdog has warned.And Anthony Albanese is the figure...
‘She is a hero’: 13-year-old survivor of Michigan shooting rampage called 911
Girl called police after she was shot four times in shooting spree that left six dead, including gunmanA 13-year-old girl in Michigan survived being shot four times in a shooting spree that left six people dead – including the suspected attacker – and called emergency help herself shortly before investigators identified the gunman, according to a state police official and her family.Those actions ...
‘Absolutely manic’: hot weather puts unprecedented pressure on Greater Manchester police
Force has seen busiest month in its history, with heatwaves putting added strain on criminal justice systemOn England’s hottest day of the year so far, Ashton-under-Lyne in Greater Manchester was thronging with pedestrians, many clutching ice-creams or cold drinks as they passed through the town centre.Officers from Greater Manchester police were also out in force, some in plainclothes, some stati...
A Maine oyster farm is testing a floating conveyor that moves oyster baskets through water and air
Engineers in Maine are developing an innovative solar-powered floating system tailored for oyster farming. This unique platform incorporates a vertical conveyor that efficiently transports oyster baskets from underwater to above, aiming to enhance production while significantly lessening the labor demands on farmers. Additionally, it aids in shaping the oysters and cleaning their shells from unwan...
Transcript: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 16, 2026
The following is the transcript of an interview with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, a Democrat, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 16, 2026.
Renaissance paintings stolen on Italian national holiday
Four Renaissance paintings have been stolen from an Italian museum during the country's summer national holiday.
Who is DEI critic and Jason Arday accuser, Nathan Cofnas?
Nathan Cofnas, who accused Jason Arday of plagiarism, believes intelligence varies between racial groups.
Gallery: Photos of the Week
"Sunday Morning" looks at some of the most evocative images captured the week of August 10, 2026, from a total solar eclipse, to a desperate search for survivors of an earthquake in Colombia.
Renaissance paintings by Antonello da Messina stolen from Sicilian museum
Four works were taken during public holiday, the day after Italian police recovered paintings by Cézanne, Renoir and MatisseFour of the most important works of art by the 15th-century Renaissance master Antonello da Messina were stolen during a national holiday from a museum in the Sicilian port city of Messina.Thieves gained access to the Regional Museum of Messina, or MuMe, on Saturday evening, ...
‘She is a hero’: 13-year-old survivor of Michigan shooting spree called police
Girl who was shot four times in shooting spree that left six dead, including gunman, called 911 to say she had been shotA 13-year-old girl in Michigan survived being shot four times in a shooting spree that left six people dead – including the suspected attacker – and called emergency help herself shortly before investigators identified the gunman, according to a state police official and her fami...
Four 'extraordinary' Renaissance paintings stolen from Italian museum
The works were taken overnight without alarms being triggered, raising suspicion of a professional hit.
Two die in Spain mudslide as Belgium battles largest-ever wildfire
Two women, aged 60 and 80, have been killed after torrential rain triggered a landslide in northwest Spain.
Moscow strikes Ukrainian steel plant as Kyiv targets Russian economy
Russia carried out a wave of air strikes on Ukraine overnight, killing two people at a steel plant, and Kyiv launched a heavy drone attack on the Moscow region that killed one person and set ablaze a warehouse used by Russia’s leading e-commerce retailer. Romania, which borders Ukraine, said an F-18 fighter on a Nato air policing mission had shot down a drone that breached its airspace during the...
Patients treated in tents after earthquake damages Indonesia hospital
Patients treated in tents after earthquake damages Indonesia hospital
Houthis launch new attacks on al-Makha and Marib as Yemen conflict escalates
Houthi missile and drone strikes target Marib and al-Makha, killing at least four people and injuring eight.