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US Vice President Vance’s call for reduced nuclear enrichment suggests room for compromise, but major obstacles remain.
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‘Fight coming’ over public spending, Badenoch tells Tory conference as she mocks Starmer’s downfall – UK politics live
Conservative leader says of former PM: ‘He was talking about being in power for a decade, now he’s not even an MP. Life comes at you pretty fast’Chris Philp, the shadow home secretary, is speaking now at the conference. He described Nick Timothy as the “Bob the Builder” of the next parliament on the basis of the Tory pledge to build 50,000 prison places.“Can he fix it? Yes he can,” Philp said. He ...
Plague fears in Siberia: How are Irkutsk residents reacting?
Irkutsk residents react to reports of a suspected pneumonic plague death at a local anti-plague institute, with authorities saying the cause of death remains unconfirmed.
France suspends stun grenade use at student protests ahead of PM speech
France has suspended the use of stun grenades by police at student-led demonstrations, the interior minister said Wednesday, as allegations of police brutality mounted after days of sometimes violent demonstrations across the country. Tens of thousands of people took to the streets across France on Tuesday demanding better conditions in high schools. That same evening, President Emmanuel Macron he...
Israeli papers mark October 7 attacks, three years on
PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, October 7: Papers commemorate the three-year anniversary of the October 7 attacks. But first: the high school protests that have swept across France make the front pages at home and abroad. Also, the Argentinian press waves off Lionel Messi after his last international match. Finally, a British adventurer completes a 28-year walk around the world.
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Israeli papers commemorate October 7 attacks, three years on
PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, October 7: Papers commemorate the three-year anniversary of the October 7 attacks. But first: the high school protests that have swept across France make the front pages at home and abroad. Also, the Argentinian press waves off Lionel Messi after his last international match. Finally, a British adventurer completes a 28-year walk around the world.
Girl pleads for world leaders to save her country from climate change
A 13-year-old girl has called on world leaders to act on climate change and save her country, Tuvalu.
French government scrambles to calm nationwide student protests
The French government is looking to appease protesters after a week of high school student protests that spread across the nation. President Emmanuel Macron held a meeting Monday with his Prime Minister, Interior minister and Education minister in hopes of coming up with a solution to appease the protesters. But despite government efforts to renew dialogue, widespread protests are expected as soon...
‘Fight coming in British politics’ over public spending, Badenoch tells Tory conference – UK politics live
Conservative leader is addressing delegates in Birmingham Chris Philp, the shadow home secretary, is speaking now at the conference. He described Nick Timothy as the “Bob the Builder” of the next parliament on the basis of the Tory pledge to build 50,000 prison places.“Can he fix it? Yes he can,” Philp said. He went on:I know we didn’t get everything right in government, but we now have a plan to ...
Kyiv residents take refuge underground during overnight Russian attacks
Kyiv residents took refuge in metro stations, preparing to sleep underground before a Russian missile and drone attack killed at least eight people.
French and Japanese scientists win 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for what could change how medicines are made
Two researchers have won this year's Nobel Prize in Chemistry for work that could change how medicines are made.
India's first bank rate hike since 2023 signals growing inflation concerns
The hike reflects a global shift towards tighter monetary policy as central banks battle inflation fuelled by Middle East conflict.
Italy lets diesel tax cut expire as Europe tackles fuel costs
The Meloni government has neither renewed the diesel tax cut nor launched the replacement scheme it had promised. EU leaders meet on 15–16 October, while European governments pursue different measures to ease fuel costs.
Fuel: government ends duty discount and waits for EU
The Meloni government has neither renewed the fuel excise discount nor launched the mooted tax rebate scheme. Brussels awaits the 15-16 October European Council, while EU capitals move ahead in a haphazard fashion.
How Israeli and Palestinian kids are coping 3 years after Oct. 7, 2023
CBS News asks two teenagers, one from either side of the Israel-Gaza border, how their lives have changed since the Hamas attack three years ago.
How Israeli and Palestinian kids are coping 3 years after Oct. 7 attacks
CBS News asks two teenagers, one from either side of the Israel-Gaza border, how their lives have changed since the Hamas attack three years ago.
UK man buys vase for £1; finds it's a Chinese imperial Qianlong piece and sells it for £484,000
In a heartwarming tale of luck, a man acquired a simple yellow vase for just £1 at a charity shop. Upon listing it on eBay, he was inundated with inquiries, prompting him to seek expert appraisal. Experts revealed that it was an imperial piece crafted for the Qianlong Emperor, leading to a whirlwind auction. In a stunning twist, the vase fetched £484,000, transforming the man's financial fate trem...
EU to put energy security at heart of COP31 push for faster green transition
EU ministers are set to confirm their commitment to the green transition despite soaring energy prices and supply concerns, according to a draft COP31 position seen by Euronews.
Kosovo lawmakers elect a new president in a late-night vote to avert snap election
Kosovo's lawmakers have elected economist Justina Shiroka Pula as the new president, narrowly avoiding a snap election
Nepal ends search for flood victims as family reactions range from anger to relief
The Nepalese government has announced an end to search and rescue operations for thousands of people still missing after a massive flood in August
Analysis: Oct. 7, 2023, Pearl Harbor and 9/11 echo the same failures
Israel learned a lesson three years ago that America has learned, at least twice, and every time the consequences are disastrous.
Anti-terror arrests in Indonesia highlight challenge of combating ‘virtual’ groups
The recent arrests of 11 suspected terrorists by authorities in Indonesia underline how terrorism remains a persistent security challenge, with analysts warning that militant networks are communicating online through smaller and decentralised cells despite stronger enforcement. The Indonesian National Police’s counterterrorism force, Special Detachment 88 (Densus 88), said on Sunday that 11 suspec...
Mining millionaire paid $50,000 for land that became LA’s Griffith Park 14 years later
In 1882, mining magnate Griffith J. Griffith acquired a vast ranch in the Santa Monica Mountains, later donating much of it to create Griffith Park in 1896. This park provided vital recreational areas and cultural amenities for the people of Los Angeles. While Griffith's personal life may complicate his legacy, the park remains a cherished asset for the community, showcasing its enduring value as ...
Badenoch delivers speech on final day of Tory conference – UK politics live
Conservative leader is addressing delegates in Birmingham Chris Philp, the shadow home secretary, is speaking now at the conference. He described Nick Timothy as the “Bob the Builder” of the next parliament on the basis of the Tory pledge to build 50,000 prison places.“Can he fix it? Yes he can,” Philp said. He went on:I know we didn’t get everything right in government, but we now have a plan to ...
Iraq devalues its currency as the US war with Iran disrupts oil shipping routes
Iraq has devalued its currency, changing the official exchange rate from 1,300 to 1,500 Iraqi dinars to the dollar
Senegal’s AFCON appeal to be heard by CAS after title awarded to Morocco
Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) hearing set to begin after Senegal stripped of Africa Cup of Nations title by CAF.
CAS to hear Senegal appeal over AFCON title awarded to Morocco
Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) hearing set to begin after Senegal stripped of Africa Cup of Nations title by CAF.
Paramount wraps up mega Warner Bros merger to create Hollywood powerhouse Skydance
Paramount Skydance completed its blockbuster $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros Discovery on Tuesday, creating a Hollywood heavyweight that hands CEO David Ellison control of one of the world's largest entertainment and news businesses. The deal brings together the studios behind "Mission: Impossible," "Harry Potter" and DC Studios alongside major television and streaming networks such as CBS, ...