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$34M Brookline mansion could set new record, surpassing Brady-Bündchen sale

Cameroon: Ten years after a massive train disaster, victims are still awaiting justice

It has been ten years since a Cameroon National Railway Intercity train travelling between Yaounde and Douala derailed and became the country's worst ever railway disaster. Seventy-nine people were killed and hundreds were injured.

Texas woman's home sold for $20,000 over unrelated debt; eight years later, court reopens dispute

A Texas woman whose home was auctioned for $20,000 in 2018 over an unrelated debt has been allowed to continue challenging the sale. Francine Lee Lankford claims the property was her permanent home and legally protected from such a sale. On October 21, 2026, an appeals court ruled that her claim required further examination, but did not restore her ownership.

French PM Sebastien Lecornu meets with leaders of political parties amid unrest

French PM Sebastien Lecornu holds a meeting with the leaders of political parties after unrest this weekend across the country. The aim is to prevent potential violence during the next protests, including on Saturday as the "Yellow vests" movement called for a new mobilisation. Details by FRANCE 24's Luke Shrago.

Russia agrees to resume trilateral peace talks on Ukraine war

A US envoy met Putin in Saint Petersburg on Wednesday after the Kremlin agreed to resume peace talks with Ukraine and the United States. Details by FRANCE 24's correspondent Gulliver Cragg.

U.K. interests in the Arctic are vulnerable to Russia, lawmakers warn

A group of British lawmakers called on the government to "urgently address" what it says are gaps in maritime forces in the Arctic.

‘No indications’ PHP code flaw has led to government systems being hacked, cyber security official says – UK politics live

Some 32 government services are offline while work is carried out to address potential cybersecurity issues, a minister has saidThe Office for National Statistics has also published a report on the gender pay gap. It says:The gender pay gap for full-time employees has continued to decline in the UK. It was 6.8% in April 2026, down from 7.2% in April 2025. This compares with 9.4% a decade ago and 1...

Hong Kong badly lags peers in Greater Bay Area AI supply chains

Hong Kong is significantly lagging behind its neighbours and ranks near the bottom in meeting the growing demand for artificial intelligence supply chains, according to a major index evaluating key developments across the Greater Bay Area. The finding is part of the Greater Bay Area Industry Development Index 2026, jointly released on Thursday by think tank Our Hong Kong Foundation and Dah Sing Ba...

Meloni government approves aid for transport, farming and fishing sectors amid intense pressure from truckers

On Thursday, Giorgia Meloni's government approved the aid bill after truckers staged a protest against the spiralling cost-of-living crisis and high fuel prices. The protests have brought many critical sectors and services, including food deliveries, to a standstill.

India resist New Zealand fightback to win record-setting T20 cricket opener

New Zealand reach their highest home total against India, 225-4, but Sanju Samson hits fifty to top the record in chase.

Teacher in Oregon shooting said she pretended to be dead to survive

The teacher said she could not help children because she was badly injured by the attacker.

Meta’s AI strategy focused on Muse growth as legal challenges dent earnings

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that more than 10 million people in the US and Canada have set up Muse accounts in a month and a half and growth remained strong.

YouTuber arrested after popular Indian finance influencer's suicide

V Harish, who ran the hugely popular Instagram account "Finance with Harish", was found dead on Tuesday.

Beyond five-star luxury: What's next for hospitality in Qatar?

Qatar has no shortage of luxury hotels and restaurants. Now the focus is on experiences and technology that give visitors a reason to come back.

The great moth revival: how bogongs have bounced back

This animated map shows the insect’s population exploding in Australia’s eastern states, with the endangered species coming back from the brinkIf you live anywhere on the eastern side of Australia, you’ve probably noticed that bogong moths are back in a big way.While we don’t yet have figures from ecologist-led surveys to compare with previous years, there is a wealth of data on the great moth rev...

Sexualised, violent threats: female Victorian MPs fear for their safety as they fight more than just next month’s election

Hostility from constituents is not new for the state’s politicians, including its premiers. But the alleged attack on Helen Haines has sent a chill down the collective spineGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastOn Monday night, Georgie Purcell shared a statement on social media in support of Helen Haines, who earlier that day had been allegedly attacked by a constituent in her...

Singapore pushes for quick action on PHP security flaws as hackers prowl

Organisations in Singapore have been urged to immediately fix two critical security flaws in a widely used programming language amid reports of widespread attempts by hackers to exploit the vulnerabilities. The flaws in PHP, which powers many websites and online services, could allow attackers to take control of web servers, steal data or disrupt services without needing login credentials, Singapo...

‘No indications’ PHP code flaw has led to government sytems being hacked, cyber security official says – UK politics live

Some 32 government services are offline while work is carried out to address potential cybersecurity issues, a minister has saidThe Office for National Statistics has also published a report on the gender pay gap. It says:The gender pay gap for full-time employees has continued to decline in the UK. It was 6.8% in April 2026, down from 7.2% in April 2025. This compares with 9.4% a decade ago and 1...

Brazil's Congress's shift to the right could change Latin America's powerhouse. Here’s what to know

Brazil’s elections have shifted Congress further right, regardless of who wins the presidential runoff between Flávio Bolsonaro and incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

Two killed in Houthi attack on airport in eastern Saudi Arabia, authorities say

It is the latest in a series of attacks by the Houthi movement targeting airports and other sites in the kingdom.

Ilhan Omar says she plans to move out of Washington home after federal raid

Democratic lawmaker says family’s safety is at risk amid death threats and raid making apartment’s address publicOur reporters answer your questions about ICE, immigration and the midtermsMinnesota congresswoman Ilhan Omar said she plans to move out of her Washington DC apartment after federal agents raided her residence last week as part of a larger immigration investigation.“I mean obviously, I ...

Yemenis face severe shortages in Taiz amid Houthi blockade

Residents in Yemen’s Taiz are facing severe food and water shortages as a Houthi blockade cuts off a key supply route.

Germany arrests Ukrainian national on suspicion of spying for Russia

A Ukrainian national has been arrested on suspicion of spying for Russia. According to federal prosecutors, he allegedly gathered defence-related information.

UK must prepare for infrastructure attacks by hostile states, says Streeting

Warning by defence secretary comes as he opens a tank gun barrel factory in the West MidlandsBusiness live – latest updatesThe defence secretary, Wes Streeting, has said Britain should prepare for the threat of “state-sponsored terrorism” by hostile powers targeting everyday infrastructure as part of a national conversation about resilience in the face of emergencies.He said on Thursday the public...

One in 10 adults in England and Wales experienced domestic abuse in last year, ONS finds

Charities say ‘tip of iceberg’ figures show government is not fulfilling pledge to halve violence against women and girlsAlmost one in 10 adults in England and Wales have experienced domestic abuse in the last year, a survey from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has found.The Crime Survey for England and Wales (CSEW) found that 9.6% of people aged 16 and over had experienced domestic abuse...