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International Criminal Court unseals arrest warrants for Taliban ministers

The International Criminal Court on Monday gave more details about arrest warrants issued last year for two Afghan education ministers accused of committing crimes against humanity through the Taliban government’s restrictions on women and girls. The warrants, for Habibullah Agha, minister of education, and Neda Mohammad Nadeem, minister of higher education, were issued on September 9, 2025 and re...

ICC unseals arrest warrants for 4 Taliban leaders wanted on gender persecution charges

The International Criminal Court on Monday unsealed arrest warrants against four senior Taliban leaders, accusing them of the crime against humanity of gender persecution against women, girls and members of the LGBTQI+ community in Afghanistan since the Taliban seized power in 2021. The court said in a statement that warrants were issued in July and September last year for the Taliban’s supreme le...

Mexico seeks evidence of border shooting that prompted US troop deployment

Mexico's Sheinbaum has expressed concern about US officials overstepping norms on security cooperation.

Teenager’s hand blown off as French school protests enter 3rd week

Rights groups accuse police in France ​of using heavy-handed tactics against minors, including batons, tear gas and flash-ball guns.

Sanchez chose 'best moment in a sea of troubles' to call for snap election, analyst says

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday called an early election for November 29, aiming to increase his parliamentary support after lawmakers last week rejected proposals to address a housing crisis that has drawn nationwide protests. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Javier Carbonell, Policy Analyst at the European Policy Centre, explains that Sanchez has chosen "the best moment in a s...

Spain PM pins hopes on housing crisis to help win snap election

Calling of a snap election was not a knee-jerk reaction from Pedro Sánchez but a carefully thought-out manoeuvre, Guy Hedgecoe reports from Madrid.

Republicans criticize Steve Hilton for ‘creepy’ innuendo-filled campaign ad

Hilton faces heavy backlash from within his own party for ‘Just Try It’ ad amid his longshot bid for California governorSteve Hilton, the Republican candidate for California governor, is receiving heavy criticism from members of his own party over a controversial, sexual innuendo-filled campaign ad that has been described as “creepy”.The video entitled “Just Try It, California” was released last w...

Republicans criticize ‘creepy’ innuendo-filled Steve Hilton campaign ad

Hilton faces heavy backlash from within his own party for ‘Just Try It’ ad amid his longshot bid for California governorSteve Hilton, the Republican candidate for California governor, is receiving heavy criticism from members of his own party over a controversial, sexual innuendo-filled campaign ad that’s been described as “creepy”.The video entitled “Just Try It, California” was released last wee...

Judo: Abe Siblings Strike Gold Again at the World Championships in Baku

Uta Abe claimed her sixth world title at -52kg, defeating Ariane Toro Soler to remain unbeaten at the World Championships. Hifumi Abe followed with his fifth world crown at -66kg, producing a spectacular ippon against David Garcia Torne in the final.

OpenAI rogue agent possibly behind Wikipedia disruption in May, operator says

Wikimedia also said that the OpenAI agents made unauthorized edits to Wikimedia wiki sites, including "potentially malicious edits" to a citation tool.

Man pays $15, finds 6.03-carat diamond worth $1M

Jack Pearadin, a dedicated Navy reservist from Missouri, has transformed his passion into a treasure hunt since 2013 at Arkansas's Crater of Diamonds State Park. Recently, his persistence paid off when he discovered a stunning 6.03-carat yellow diamond he estimates could be worth $1 million. Throughout his adventurous quest, Pearadin has unearthed over 300 gems, sharing the profits from his latest...

Russian officials say 'situation under control' after plague reports

Moscow on Monday downplayed reports that a laboratory technician had died of plague, stressing that post-mortem tests had not detected the disease, while Washington said it was closely monitoring the situation. Reports on Friday that plague had killed a 28-year-old woman named Darya Shipilova, who had been working for the anti-plague institute in Siberia's Irkutsk region, sparked alarm. FRANCE 24'...

Saudi-backed Yemeni forces expel the Houthis from several areas around key strait, officials say

Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces staged a lightning advance on ​Monday to retake the coast around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait up to the city of Mocha, the government said, pushing the Iran-backed Houthis out of most of the areas they seized last month. FRANCE 24's Monte Francis reports.

'Montana will never be the same': Who is Governor Greg Gianforte, the new target of MAGA's anti-India hatred?

Green party of England and Wales facing international ostracism over ‘Zionism is racism’ vote

European Green party says motion goes against its policy, with German Green co-leader calling it ‘intolerable and unacceptable’Zack Polanski may rue lack of leadership when Greens needed him to actThe English and Welsh Greens are facing international ostracism after adopting a policy declaring Zionism as a form of racism, which has drawn dismay from the group representing European Greens.The co-le...

Green party of England and Wales facing ostracism over ‘Zionism is racism’ vote

European Green party says motion goes against its policy, with German Green co-leader calling it ‘intolerable and unacceptable’Zack Polanski may rue lack of leadership when Greens needed him to actThe English and Welsh Greens are facing international ostracism after adopting a policy declaring Zionism as a form of racism, which has drawn dismay from the group representing European Greens.The co-le...

Food prices may rise soon as diesel ‘shock’ bleeds through economy: report

Canadians could wind up with a bigger grocery bill in the coming months as a major price "shock" for diesel and crude oil works its way through supply chains, Scotiabank says.

Pakistan, Saudi, Turkiye activate Mecca defence pact as Yemen war escalates

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye have agreed to enhance military cooperation to address regional security threats. Following recent attacks by Yemen's Houthi group, the three countries will activate collective deterrence measures. The emergency meeting of the Mecca Defence Alliance in Riyadh led to this commitment. Saudi-backed forces are also launching an offensive against the Houthis in Yemen...

Trump blames Democrats and Ukraine for soaring US fuel prices, not Iran war

Trump shifts blame for fuel price hikes to blue states like California and Ukraine strikes on Russian oil refineries.

'I'm not a terrorist, I'm just a journalist', how to carry on reporting for Russia and Belarus from exile

Alina Koushyk and Maxim Katz, two opposition journalists living in exile who fled Belarus and Russia respectively, on how they pursue their work from abroad.

Scientists found at least 10 likely new species of bizarre branching worms inside sea sponges

Researchers have identified ten likely new species of branching marine worms found within sea sponges. These unusual worms exhibit a unique tree-like body structure, which has evolved over time. Genetic analysis and museum specimens helped resolve the long-standing classification issues of these marine organisms. The study indicates these worms' diversification relates closely to their sponge host...

Tories are united behind Badenoch, but MPs want focus on economy over culture wars to win back voters

Party has common enemy in defectors, while Nigel Farage’s woes have given some insiders reason to hopeDuring a quick-fire Q&A at the Conservative party conference this weekend, Kemi Badenoch was asked who she would pick between Robert Jenrick or Suella Braverman.“Why do you keep offering me these? It’s like asking if I’d rather be shot or drowned,” the Tory leader responded with her trademark ...

Politico reportedly barred from traveling with Trump amid administration’s crackdown on White House coverage – live

White House did not let Politico on Air Force One, CNN reports; a federal judge had put a temporary block on Trump’s overall ban on Politico, CNN and MS Now Sign up for the Breaking News US emailSend us your questions about how the Iran war will affect US voters in the midtermsAs the supreme court hears oral arguments this morning, it’s worth noting that if the justices side with Boulder or decide...

Not now daal-ing, says MAGA, as Montana governor comes to India to sell pulses

Montana's Governor Greg Gianforte is heading a delegation to India to promote agricultural exports. The focus is on selling lentils, peas, and chickpeas to the world's largest consumer of pulses. This trip highlights the growing tension within the Republican party regarding international trade and immigration. Many in the GOP criticize Gianforte's outreach to India amidst concerns about jobs for A...

Return of the Bolsonaros: Why the far-right surge in Brazilian elections?

Do voters care about attempted coups? Brazil's Flavio Bolsonaro on the cusp of unseating Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in the October 25th presidential runoff, Bolsonaro whose father was jailed over the Brazilian version of the January 6th storming of the US Capitol. Up and down the ballot, there are other Bolsonaros elected in the first round as the far-right surges. Is it about incumbent fatigue? Do...