About 400 French schools to stay closed after violent student protests
Around 400 French schools are expected to stay closed on Friday to try to quell a series of violent student protests around the country.
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Schools set alight by students in protests across France
Students in France have set fire to schools and vehicles, including a fire engine, during increasingly violent protests over teacher shortages and run-down buildings.
French schools set alight by students in protests over cuts
Students in France have set fire to schools and vehicles, including a fire engine, during increasingly violent protests over teacher shortages and run-down buildings.
Iowa farmer says $25,000 wind lease is his farm's most profitable income source
In Iowa, a farmer discovered that collaborating with wind turbine projects resulted in a steadier income stream than conventional farming. This innovative approach combats the unpredictability of commodity prices and rising operational expenses. Numerous Midwestern farmers embrace this strategy, leading to sustainable financial growth. Wind energy initiatives also bolster local economies via enhan...
UK-Iranian man arrested over suspected Fairford airbase plot
British counterterrorism police investigating a suspected plot involving an airbase used by the US to target Iran said on Thursday they had arrested a dual UK-Iranian national on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts. In an incident which triggered a huge police response, raised alarm among Western allies, and remains largely unexplained, five British men in their 20s were arrested on Sunday o...
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France school protests escalate into ‘urban violence’ as PM calls crisis cabinet meeting
About 900 demonstrations, blockades and related incidents under way outside high schools around the countryA fast-growing protest by high-school students over long hours, teacher shortages and decaying facilities has escalated into “urban violence”, the French government has warned, as it said many schools would switch to online classes to protect teachers and pupils.The prime minister, Sébastien ...
Conrad ‘Cronos’ Lant, frontman of UK heavy metal band Venom, dies aged 63
Singer and bassist helped turn Newcastle band into hugely influential force on thrash and black metal subgenresConrad Lant, the British heavy metal musician who fronted Venom and ensured the Newcastle band became a huge influence on the genre, has died aged 63.“For more than four decades, Conrad’s voice, bass and vision were at the heart of Venom,” reads a statement from the band. “He created some...
‘Total class act’: Marie-France van Heel is poised to be a very different PM’s wife
The former marketing executive is expected to play a big role in promoting the UK and could be the most influential spouse in No 10 in yearsSarah Brown called Gordon her hero, Samantha Cameron insisted David was “incredibly funny”, while Akshata Murty said Rishi was her best friend. When Marie-France van Heel spoke about her husband, Andy Burnham, in a rare public interview a decade ago, she joked...
NAZA film-makers say they spoke to more than 100 sources about Israeli actions in Gaza
Team behind documentary push back against IDF attempt to discredit its exposure of military systemsThe team behind the award-winning film NAZA, which details the Israeli military’s targeting policies in Gaza and its alleged acceptance of high numbers of civilian deaths, have revealed they spoke to more than 100 sources with knowledge of the military systems used in the war.The disclosure came in r...
Palestinian children in Israeli military detention
Palestinian children in Israeli military detention
US borrowing costs hit 24-year high as global bond sell-off intensifies
Fears that US deficit is unsustainable also drive UK 30-year gilt yields briefly above 6% for first time since 1998Business live – latest updatesThe global bond sell-off intensified on Thursday, driving 10-year US government borrowing costs to their highest level in 24 years in a frantic day’s trading.The threat of a renewed round of inflation from the persistently high cost of oil has spooked inv...
Dual U.K.-Iranian national arrested over air base security incident
The 27-year-old man was arrested in London, and police have searched two properties in the U.K. capital, Counter Terrorism Policing said.
U.S. reportedly threatens EU diesel export ban unless reserve fuel released
The U.S. is reportedly threatening to ban exports of diesel fuel to parts of Europe, unless countries like Germany and France release more of their diesel reserves.
UK-Iranian man arrested with link to security incident at US-run RAF Fairford base in England
A UK-Iranian dual national was arrested in London over a security incident linked to RAF Fairford. The incident followed the arrest of five British men suspected of preparing a terrorist act. Authorities are investigating potential foreign state involvement, particularly from Iran, which has denied any connection. UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has indicated strong signs suggesting Iran's role in ...
US Supreme Court agrees to take up Trump’s ICE detention policy
The case is the latest dispute over US President Donald Trump’s sweeping immigration crackdown.
Renee Good’s family sues Trump administration over fatal ICE shooting
Lawsuits accuse Trump officials of recklessness and civil rights violations in Renee Good's fatal Minneapolis shooting .
Hegseth puts the future of warfare in the hands of major Maga donors
Installing tech billionaires Elon Musk and Palmer Luckey to Pentagon defense board raises conflict of interest concernsBy installing tech billionaires Elon Musk and Palmer Luckey to advisory roles in a Pentagon project about the future of warfare, defense secretary Pete Hegseth bestowed extraordinary influence on two of Magas most significant campaign donors – and both men own companies that benef...
Despite praise and White House visits, Trump avoids endorsing Netanyahu
In a Time interview, Trump avoids directly endorsing Netanyahu but defends him over reported October 7 warnings.
‘Fatal point of no return’: Putin warns against use of nukes amid global tensions
Vladimir Putin expressed concerns about current global tensions and the potential for disastrous outcomes from escalating conflicts. He emphasized the importance of preventing the use of weapons of mass destruction in international disputes. Putin highlighted the role of Western technical support in Ukraine's military actions against Russia. He stated that Russia is not planning attacks on Europea...
Death penalty bill for forest arsonists clears Algeria lower house
Human rights organisations accused Algiers of using the law to target political opposition groups.
Tennessee governor suspends executions after ‘deeply disturbing’ failed lethal injection
Independent inquiry ordered after halted execution of Christa Pike, who was convicted of murderChrista Pike: what we know so far about Tennessee woman’s failed executionTennessee’s governor on Thursday said it was “deeply disturbing” that his state botched the execution of a death row prisoner who remained alive and snoring 40 minutes after receiving a double dose of the lethal drug that should ha...
How AI is reshaping everyday life in China
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Israel’s Supreme Court advises Arab party leader to drop election bid
Central Elections Committee voted last week to bar both main Arab lists and two candidates from parliamentary election.
Palermo, first coffee grown and harvested in Italy: warmer climate is changing farming
Rising temperatures now allow coffee to be grown in Italy. In Sicily, the Morettino family has completed its first harvest, showing how climate change is reshaping crops worldwide.
American artist traded a painting and $10 for 153 acres in 1882; farm later became a landscape devoted to art
In 1882, Julian Alden Weir purchased a farm in Connecticut that transformed into his home and creative workspace. Initially focused on portraits and still life, he later immersed himself in the surrounding landscape. His shift towards Impressionism inspired numerous visiting artists. Today, the site is known as Weir Farm National Historical Park, preserving its artistic heritage with a collection ...
UK-Iran national arrested under Terrorism Act over RAF Fairford incident
Counter-terrorism police arrest 27-year-old in Westminster, while second man questioned under caution Detectives have arrested a dual UK-Iranian national on suspicion of terrorism offences as part of an investigation into a suspected plot near RAF Fairford.Counter-terrorism police said the 27-year-old man was arrested on Thursday in Westminster on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts under s...
Uzbekistan’s rich cultural heritage on display in Qatar
Qatar’s Museum of Islamic Art spotlights Uzbekistan’s rich cultural heritage. We meet the curator of ‘Uzbekistan: Heritage in Motion’ to learn about centuries of Islamic art, craftsmanship and traditions.
Elon Musk returns to Trump administration to co-lead Pentagon war study
Musk, who in 2024 threw his support behind Trump and helped his return to the White House, served as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), where he spearheaded sweeping job cuts across the US federal government.