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‘I don’t care how it’s done’: Trump pressures Ukraine to cut peace deal

The US president's remarks come amid a deepening feud with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

1923 Hollywood villa linked to Valentino sells for $2.5M

The Hollywood home at 6823 Iris Circle sold for $2.5 million, exceeding its asking price by $205,000. Initially bought for $1.05 million in 2016, the house underwent extensive renovations highlighting its history and charm. The property, linked to Rudolph Valentino and Pola Negri, boasts original features alongside modern updates. Located in Whitley Heights, a historic district, the neighborhood i...

Michael Bloomberg spends $80m on Democrats as Trump moves $400m to Republican candidates

Billionaire ex-mayor of New York City is focusing funds on House races to help Democrats retake majority in midtermsUS politics live – latest updatesThe billionaire Michael Bloomberg will spend $80m to help Democratic candidates in the midterm elections, US media reported on Tuesday, a significant infusion of cash for a party that has recently struggled with fundraising as it seeks to win control ...

Helen Haines live updates: Independent MP critical after surgery to save second leg; alleged attacker to face court

Follow the day’s news live.‘Deeply appalled’: politicians condemn alleged attack after Helen Haines critically injuredHelen Haines, the principled MP respected across parliamentWangaratta remains in shock. The main street is quiet, aside from a large media throng outside Haines’ office. The front door is slowly being obscured by cards and flowers, as community members leave messages hoping for a q...

‘Poster child’: why more Chinese firms have Thailand in their expansion plans

With domestic profits narrowing and production capacity expanding, China’s firms are continuing to widen their overseas footprints in search of new, more lucrative markets. In this series, we examine China Inc.’s next phase of “going global” and the complex, challenging international environment its companies have chosen to enter. A subtle shift is taking place among Chinese businesses as they ado...

Third-grader Kailyn Brown won $25,000 for her child-friendly injection patches

Helen Haines live updates: sister of slain UK MP Jo Cox urges Australians to find ‘common ground’; alleged Haines attacker to face court

Follow the day’s news live.‘Deeply appalled’: politicians condemn alleged attack after Helen Haines critically injuredHelen Haines, the principled MP respected across parliamentThere has been no change to Helen Haines’s condition at the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne. She “remains in a critical condition” the hospital said Wednesday morning.Haines has lost one leg and surgeons operated Tuesday in an...

US troops in South Korea must be ready for missions beyond peninsula, commander says

The commander of the US Eighth Army in South Korea said his troops must be ready for deployment outside the Korean peninsula if ordered, arguing that it would be “irresponsible” to focus “myopically” on threats there. Lieutenant General Joe Hilbert said that while his command’s focus was on fulfilling US commitments under its mutual defence treaty with Seoul, the Eighth Army’s location did not lim...

Britain’s ban on pro-Palestinian author Sally Rooney makes it a laughing stock

“Actions have consequences,” British Minister of State for Skills and former home secretary Baroness Jacqui Smith said of Palestine Action, the protest group proscribed as a terrorist organisation across the United Kingdom. She was lecturing the group’s members and supporters, who are legion in Britain, on taking responsibility for their actions. From where everyone else is sitting, she might as w...

Nigeria confirms first Ebola case

In tonight's programme, Nigeria confirms its first Ebola case in the midst of an outbreak that began in DRC Congo in mid-May. Also, a former top South African police officer facing sexual grooming and rape charges is denied bail. Finally, São Tomé and Príncipe's rich volcanic soils produce vanilla pods with an entrancing taste unlike those grown anywhere else.

Trump commits more than $400m ahead of high-stakes midterm elections

The president's Republican Party seeks to maintain its hold over both chambers of Congress, despite declining polls.

San Antonio Park Deal: City uses $10 million buy to stop 3,500 homes; plan shields Edwards Aquifer

In June 2016, San Antonio city officials approved the acquisition of 204 acres of the Classen-Steubing Ranch. This initiative aims to preserve the land essential for the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone. The planned park space balances conservation with recreational facilities like sports fields and trails. Acquisition funding primarily derives from Texas's voter-approved Edwards Aquifer protection p...

PSG score late to sink Barcelona 4-2 in Champions League blockbuster

Late strikes by Vitinha and Fabian Ruiz grab victory for PSG as they aim to win the UCL for third season running.

US food importer sues Trump over 50 percent tariffs on Canadian goods

The lawsuit argues Trump bypassed Congress and misused a Depression-era law to impose tariffs on Canadian imports.

Egypt involvement in Yemen 'may actually weaken Cairo's regional role', expert says

Egypt's parliament on Monday delayed a debate on President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's request to authorise military support for Saudi Arabia until next week, state media reported, after an emergency session ended without a decision a day earlier. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Dr May Darwich, Associate Professor in International Relations of the Middle East at the University of Birmingham. She...

PSG end Barcelona's winning run as Liverpool fight back against Villarreal

Paris Saint-Germain came from behind to beat Barcelona 4-2 in a Champions League thriller on Tuesday, handing the Catalans their first defeat of the season. Liverpool staged a dramatic comeback to edge Villarreal 4-3 at Anfield, while Manchester City cruised to a 5-1 victory over AEK Athens.

You Can See Everything mania lifts viewership for The Dropout by 186%

The hit Elizabeth Holmes documentary led to increased interest in both the award-winning narrative series on Hulu as well as Bad Blood, the 2018 book on the scandalSecrets, lies and a shock A-list cameo: how You Can See Everything became the film of the year‘You can’t make this stuff up’: why we remain fascinated by Elizabeth HolmesInterest in Elizabeth Holmes and the Theranos fraud scandal has sk...

Why do the US midterms matter for Trump and Congress?

Republicans and Democrats jockey for control of Congress, which will set course for Trump's final two years in office.

10/20: The Takeout with Major Garrett

14 days until midterm contests; President Trump looks to boost Republicans in North Carolina elections.

Brazil’s presidential candidates push to have one another disqualified ahead of run-off

Both candidates in Brazil's presidential election called for their rival's disqualification over allegations of social media malfeasance, according to court filings and campaign officials. Left-wing President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s campaign is preparing to request the annulment of right-wing rival Flavio Bolsonaro's candidacy over alleged social media interference from US tech giant Meta, whi...

Lula's campaign seeks to disqualify Bolsonoro from Brazil presidential vote over Meta 'interference'

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s campaign is preparing to request the annulment of right-wing rival Flavio Bolsonaro's candidacy over alleged social media interference from US tech giant Meta as Brazil’s presidential race intensifies ahead of Sunday’s runoff. The petition that will be submitted to the country's top electoral court claims "algorithmic manipulation" by Meta to suppress Lula's c...

Egypt involvement in Yemen 'may actually weaken Cairo's regional role', expert says

Egypt's parliament on Monday delayed a debate on President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's request to authorise military support for Saudi Arabia until next week, state media reported, after an emergency session ended without a decision a day earlier. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Dr May Darwich, Associate Professor in International Relations of the Middle East at the University of Birmingham. She...

Egypt involvement in Yemen 'may actually weaken Egypt's regional role', expert says

Egypt's parliament on Monday delayed a debate on President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's request to authorise military support for Saudi Arabia until next week, state media reported, after an emergency session ended without a decision a day earlier. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Dr May Darwich, Associate Professor in International Relations of the Middle East at the University of Birmingham. She...

Kyle Kennedy, granddaughter of Robert F Kennedy, dies aged 42

Kennedy taught in New York public schools and advocated for disability rights after suffering severe spinal cord injuryKyle Kennedy, the granddaughter of Robert F Kennedy and Ethel Kennedy, has died at the age of 42.Kyle, the daughter of Michael Kennedy (who died in 1997) and Victoria Gifford Kennedy, “passed away peacefully” on 21 September at her home in Westwood, Massachusetts, according to her...

PSG and Barcelona fans divided over politics in football amid Paris riots

As PSG face Barcelona in a Champions League clash, fans weigh in on whether football should be a political platform.