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Israeli troops seen smashing memorial in occupied West Bank
An Israeli soldier was spotted smashing a memorial to Palestinians during raids in the occupied West Bank.
Outlander star Steven Cree opens Armenia sanctuary for three rescued bears
IMF chief signals austerity is back as global public debt heads for 100% of GDP
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva has urged heavily indebted governments to tighten their belts and central banks to take a hawkish stance, signalling a return to austerity as the energy shock from the Iran war, record public debt and a credit-fuelled AI investment boom weigh on the global economy.
Israel continues demolishing buildings in Gaza a year after ceasefire
It’s perhaps the most dramatic wound inflicted on the Gaza Strip by Israel’s military campaign over the past three years: the city of Rafah, once home to a quarter million people, has been erased. Satellite imagery shows the Israeli military has systematically razed the southern city and other towns and districts to the ground and in some places ploughed away the rubble. Demolition, using bulldoze...
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Balloons, baths and poppy-seed cuisine: discover Afyonkarahisar
In Afyonkarahisar, hot air balloons drift over 3,000-year-old Phrygian rock carvings, mineral-rich thermal springs have drawn visitors since 1200 BC, and poppy seeds define a UNESCO-recognised culinary tradition.
Israeli kibbutz marks three years since the Oct. 7 attack
Residents of Kibbutz Kfar Aza held a memorial at 6:29 a.m. to make the exact time Hamas militants attacked Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, which killed 1,200 Israels with another 251 taken hostage in Gaza. The attack triggered Israel’s war in Gaza, which has killed more than 75,000 Palestinians and resulted in widespread devastation in the enclave.
Renault’s plan for Chinese EV motor assembly in small French town sparks job loss fears
In the industrial heartland of Normandy, more than 100km (62 miles) away from Paris, lies the small town of Cleon. Home to fewer than 5,000 residents and a Renault factory, the town and its environs are a near-perfect reflection of the current state of France’s rust belt, where economic activity and jobs are dwindling – the factory’s workforce has shrunk from almost 5,000 to 3,124 in 10 years. Yet...
Israel pauses in moment of silence to remember those killed on 7 October
A group representing the bereaved families, organised tributes including a silence at 6:29am, the minute the attack began, and a ceremony will follow tonight in Tel Aviv.
Police routinely failing to investigate ‘revenge porn’, research reveals
Lawyers launch super-complaint over evidence that officers in England and Wales frequently dismiss image-based abusePolice forces are routinely failing to investigate complaints about the circulation of image-based abuse, previously known as “revenge pornography”, according to research that has triggered a super-complaint over the way such crimes are handled.Lawyers have gathered evidence from 100...
Police routinely failing to investigate ‘revenge porn’ in England and Wales
Lawyers launch super-complaint after research shows officers frequently dismiss image-based abusePolice forces are routinely failing to investigate complaints about the circulation of image-based abuse, previously known as “revenge pornography”, according to research that has triggered a super-complaint over the way such crimes are handled.Lawyers have gathered evidence from 100 people who reporte...
Police routinely failing to investigate ‘revenge porn’ reports, research shows
Lawyers launch super-complaint after gathering evidence suggesting officers frequently dismiss image-based abusePolice forces are routinely failing to investigate complaints about the circulation of image-based abuse, previously known as “revenge pornography”, according to research that has triggered a super-complaint over the way such crimes are handled.Lawyers have gathered evidence from 100 peo...
Travellers must use authorised buses, taxis at Huanggang Port, Hong Kong authorities say
Travellers heading to and from the revamped Huanggang Port must use authorised public transport services only, including pre-booked licensed taxi fleets, as other ride-hailing services would not be available inside the boundary control area, according to the Hong Kong government. At a press conference on Wednesday, transport officials also urged travellers not to rush to use the new port in the in...
UK house prices flatline as rising mortgage costs weigh on market
Average cost of home in September was £298,441, says Lloyds – about the same as year earlier and in AugustBusiness live – latest updatesUK house prices flatlined in September, according to a leading index, as rising mortgage costs started to weigh on the market.The average cost of home last month was £298,441, roughly the same as it was a year earlier and in the previous month, according to the tr...
At least 11 dead, 34 injured after ‘vile’ attack on Ukraine on Putin’s birthday, Zelenskyy says – Europe live
Ukraine president confirms series of attacks on Pryluky, Dnipro, Kremenchik, Zaporizhzhia and KyivUkraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia launched “one fo the most vile strikes” on Ukraine last night, targeting the country’s energy infrastructure overnight.At least 11 people were killed, and more than 34 injured in a series of attacks on Pryluky, Dnipro, Kremenchik, Zaporizhzhia, and K...
Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing visits Malaysia amid concerns over repatriations
Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing arrives in Malaysia on his first visit since the 2021 coup.
U.S. troops on Okinawa facing curfew, alcohol ban after murder charge vs. Marine
U.S. forces on Okinawa were barred from drinking alcohol for 48 hours and put under a 30-day curfew in the wake of the murder of a local woman allegedly committed by an American Marine.
Nicolas Ghesquière takes us into the future for Louis Vuitton show in Paris
Models walk runway at the Louvre with flying cars hovering above as designer envisions city life in a warming worldIn silk slip dresses, breezy vented tunics and gossamer layers of chiffon, the models on Louis Vuitton’s catwalk were perfectly dressed for an unseasonably warm October evening in Paris. As the show began at sunset it was still 24C.This summer’s record temperatures were on designer Ni...
Live: France suspends stun grenade use in school protests after 15-year-old loses hand
The French government has suspended the police use of stun grenades against protesting high school students, the interior minister announced Wednesday, after a teenager had his hand blown off up to the elbow by one fired by police. Eighteen internal probes have been launched in response to allegations of police brutality since the student movement broke out in mid-September. Follow our liveblog fo...
India's opposition leader dragged on to bus as police break up protest
Opposition leaders allege that CEC Gyanesh Kumar manipulated voter rolls to favour PM Narendra Modi's party.
India's opposition leader dragged onto bus as police break up protest
Opposition leaders allege that CEC Gyanesh Kumar manipulated voter rolls to favour PM Narendra Modi's party.
Oscar-winning actress Eva Marie Saint dies aged 102
She starred opposite Marlon Brando in On the Waterfront, then alongside Cary Grant in Hitchcock's North by Northwest.
Israel's ambassador Zarka: France has a serious antisemitism problem
The world is marking the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks by Hamas — a day that shocked Israel to its core and reverberated across the region and beyond. Meanwhile, the war against Hamas in Gaza continues to produce a human catastrophe, with tens of thousands dead and no path to peace.
China’s missile lidar model; world’s most accurate atomic clock: 7 science highlights
We have put together stories from our coverage on science from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Chinese researchers say missile lidar model can spot US F-35 at up to 61.5km A computer simulation developed by Chinese researchers suggests that a missile-borne system with the latest light detection and rangin...
Ron Burkle bought Frank Lloyd Wright’s Ennis House for $4.5M, restored it, then sold it for $18M
Billionaire investor Ron Burkle acquired the iconic Ennis House, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, at a bargain due to its deteriorated state. After pouring approximately $17 million into comprehensive renovations, the property was exquisitely restored and listed for $18 million in 2024. This impressive sale established a new benchmark for architecturally significant homes, underscoring the importan...
Meet Kimberley Christopher, FSU doctoral candidate developing plasma technology to destroy ‘forever chemicals’
Kimberley Christopher, pursuing her doctorate, is innovating a patented plasma technology designed to eliminate PFAS contaminants effectively. This groundbreaking approach aims not merely to relocate these stubborn chemicals but to transform them into non-toxic byproducts. Recently, she triumphed in a pitch competition, propelling her research into a stage backed by the National Science Foundation...
India hikes interest rates for first time in over three years as Iran war fuels inflation
The Reserve Bank of India raised borrowing costs for the first time in over three years on Wednesday, as the Middle East war pushes up prices in Asia's third-biggest economy and weighs on an already fragile rupee.