Israel’s Christians rely on faith and allies as they fear rising harassment
Christians are less than 2% of Israel's population and are facing increased harassment as regional conflicts persist
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Flock adds safeguards to licence-plate readers after wave of stalking cases
US firm tightens oversight of automatic licence-plate readers after reports of misuse by police officers.
Shein is eyeing a valuation rivalling H&M. Will the market buy it?
Online fast-fashion platform Shein believes it deserves a premium valuation comparable to that of industry peers like H&M, citing its business model and global customer base as major competitive advantages, according to internal documents seen by the South China Morning Post. Shein cited analysts who said the market should view the company as a global fashion giant similar to Zara’s parent company...
Shein eyes a valuation rivalling H&M. Will the market buy it?
Online fast-fashion platform Shein believes it deserves a premium valuation comparable to that of industry peers like H&M, citing its business model and global customer base as major competitive advantages, according to internal documents seen by the South China Morning Post. Shein cited analysts who said the market should view the company as a global fashion giant similar to Zara’s parent company...
NATO Baltic Air Policing jets shoot down drone over Latvia
"As long as Russia's aggression in Ukraine continues, a recurrence of cases where foreign drones enter or approach Latvian airspace is possible," the Latvian military said.
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Spain's World Cup final hero Ferran Torres closes in on PSG transfer
Paris Saint-Germain have reached an agreement with Barcelona to sign Ferran Torres, according to reports in French and Spanish outlets on Thursday evening. The forward, who scored the match-winner for Spain in the World Cup final, is expected to sign with the European champions for around €50 million.
Athens' former airport is transforming into one of Europe's largest urban green spaces
Among the world's most ambitious regeneration projects, The Ellinikon is set to be Europe's largest coastal urban park.
30,000 trees on 200 hectares: Europe's new mega-park is being built here
Among the world's most ambitious regeneration projects, The Ellinikon is set to be Europe's largest coastal urban park.
Five dead in Japan after record-breaking rainfall causes severe flooding
Five people have died after heavy rain and flooding in Japan, with thousands more left stranded.
Four dead in Japan after record-breaking rainfall causes severe flooding
Four people have died after heavy rain and flooding in Japan, with thousands more left stranded.
Iris Murdoch artworks from secret room go on display – including self-portrait
Second world war paintings and sketches show novelist ‘engaging with her world in a new light’For decades, they lay in a secret room in her attic gathering dust. Now, newly discovered artworks by the Booker prize-winning author Iris Murdoch – including the only self-portrait she is known to have painted, four surrealist landscape paintings and three sketches of female nudes – will go on display fo...
Family’s bankruptcy drives US-graduated Chinese student to become acclaimed chef
A former wealthy Chinese student in the US transformed her life into that of a private chef after her family faced bankruptcy, establishing a business that now earns her up to US$118,600 annually. The 31-year-old woman, known by the pseudonym Chengzi, attended the New York Film Academy before completing a master’s degree in Britain. She once lived in downtown Manhattan, aspiring to break into Holl...
'In our country, abandonment is normalised': Why Portugal's pet protection laws are failing
One day they have a bed, a sofa, a place in the home, with someone to fill their bowls. Then, in an instant, many pets lose everything and end up dumped on roads or left at shelters.
"In our country, abandonment is normalised": animals are still left behind
One day they have a bed, a sofa, a place in the home, with someone to fill their bowls. Then, in an instant, many pets lose everything and end up dumped on roads or left at shelters.
"In our country, abandonment is normalised": pets still left behind
One day they have a bed, a sofa, a cosy corner at home and someone to fill their bowl. Then, for many pets, it all vanishes: they are dumped by the roadside or left outside a shelter or council pound.
Malaysian F1 fans vent fury over sales process, organisers cite ‘high traffic’
Malaysian Formula One (F1) fans hoping to catch the sport’s one-off return to Sepang International Circuit (SIC) after almost a decade are facing a frustrating race of their own, with many complaining of confusing ticketing arrangements and broken links. Tickets for the Formula One Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix, to be held at Malaysia’s Sepang International Circuit from October 2 to 4, went on sale ...
Heavy rain causes flooding near Tokyo that kills 4 and strands travelers
Record-breaking rainfall that pounded cities east of Tokyo overnight has flooded roads and dozens of homes, stranded thousands of people, caused power outages and left at least four people dead and one missing
North Korea fumes over upcoming US-South Korea military drills
Pyongyang has accused the US of pushing the world 'to the brink of nuclear war'.
Farage wins UK by-election as investigation into undeclared €5.8m gift resumes
British politician Nigel Farage regains his seat in parliament but an investigation into his finances resumes and could be concluded next month.
Farage wins UK by-election to return to parliament
British politician Nigel Farage retains his seat in parliament after resigning last month over an investigation into his finances that triggered a by-election.
German startup Voodin swaps fibreglass for wood turbine blades, aiming for recyclable blades at commercial scale
A pioneering startup in Germany is crafting wind turbine blades using laminated veneer lumber, presenting a sustainable solution to the prevalent fiberglass composite problem. The initial prototypes are currently being tested in the field, demonstrating their potential. This innovation seeks to tackle the increasing challenge of waste generated by conventional wind turbine blades, with plans for l...
US sailors report dire conditions as replacement carrier heads to Middle East
Reports of declining mental health and supply issues have been flagged by US sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Lincoln deployed to the Middle East, with some attempting to throw themselves into the sea. The ship has so far spent a record 260 uninterrupted days at sea as it supports the war in Iran, and is expected to be replaced by the Pacific-based USS George Washington en route to the area...
Live: US sailors report dire conditions as replacement carrier heads to Middle East
Reports of declining mental health and supply issues have been flagged by US sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Lincoln deployed to the Middle East, with some attempting to throw themselves into the sea. The ship has so far spent a record 260 uninterrupted days at sea as it supports the war in Iran, and is expected to be replaced by the Pacific-based USS George Washington en route to the area...
New US aircraft carrier heads towards Middle East after reports of dire conditions on USS Lincoln
The Pacific-based aircraft carrier USS George Washington has begun heading toward the Middle East as reports have emerged of mental health and supply issues aboard the long-deployed USS Abraham Lincoln. FRANCE 24's Monte Francis brings us more with this report.
Clacton byelection: Farage beats Count Binface but skips result announcement – UK politics live
The Reform UK leader said he would not be present at vote count in byelection he tried to frame as the ‘people versus the establishment’Nigel Farage set for decisive but arguably empty victory in ClactonThis election is a novelty with a record 34 candidates, including Howling Laud Hope of The Official Monster Raving Loony Party and Marcus White from the Everyone is God Party.They have pounded the ...
Child's play: French artist Saype's giant ephemeral frescoes takeover Swiss alpine resort
The latest works in a series of experimental and ephemeral paintings by French land artist Saype are currently on display on the high slopes of Swiss alpine resort Villars-sur-Ollon, however the works are starting to slowly disappear.
