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Funeral held for DR Congo politician killed after defending Ebola response

A funeral has been held for the politician who was killed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

EU watchdogs question Binance over unlicensed European operations

European regulators are questioning Binance over its use of a narrow legal exemption to keep serving EU customers without a licence, the Financial Times reported. Binance told Euronews it is working towards authorisation, while ESMA said enforcement is a matter for national authorities.

Mamdani’s nuanced plan offers a roadmap to tackle antisemitism – and reignites criticism of the mayor

Critics noted that the plan does not discuss Israel; others praised it for not conflating Jews with the state of IsraelWhen the New York City mayor, Zohran Mamdani, announced the city’s first-ever municipal strategy to address antisemitism – a nuanced, multi-pronged approach ranging from greater security measures for synagogues to an increased focus on Jewish history in public school education – c...

US datacenter discharged large amounts of pollution for almost a year with no permits

Records show Vineland facility in New Jersey emitted health-harming pollution before regulators stepped inDataOne, the Microsoft-linked New Jersey datacenter recently hit with a $1m fine for running unpermitted generators, emitted large amounts of health-harming air pollution for nearly a year before state regulators stepped in, according to public records obtained by Floodlight.The Vineland facil...

‘Page one of repressive playbook’: critics warn of Trump’s conspiratorial attacks

President’s outlandish and extensive conspiracy theories endanger US freedoms, health and science, experts saySince the start of his second presidency, Donald Trump has often launched outlandish conspiratorial attacks on critics and foes that mock them and label their views as hoaxes, prompting scholars and legal experts to say Trump’s attacks endanger US freedoms, public health and science.Trump’...

Chinese start-up behind laser mosquito killer plans to start shipping orders this month

People have been trying to fend off mosquitoes for thousands of years – using methods ranging from physical barriers to chemical insecticides – but a Chinese start-up is now taking pre-orders on a hi-tech solution that uses lidar detection and lasers to zap them out of the air. Photon Matrix Lab, based in Changzhou, in eastern China’s Jiangsu province, said it expected initial monthly production o...

How was the Flydubai co-pilot who attacked his captain cleared to fly?

The Flydubai scare has raised several questions for Israel and the civil aviation industry.

How was the Flydubai pilot who attacked his co-pilot cleared to fly?

The Flydubai scare has raised several questions for Israel and the civil aviation industry.

England forward Ivan Toney pleads not guilty to Soho nightclub assault

Striker accused of headbutting and punching manElected for crown court trial in front of judge and juryIvan Toney has pleaded not guilty to assault after being accused of headbutting and punching a member of the public at a Soho nightclub.The England striker appeared at Westminster magistrates court, standing in the dock to confirm his name and date of birth before entering a plea of not guilty to...

Can Europe afford its defence boost? MEPs debate in The Ring

As security and hybrid threats are on the rise across Europe and the war in Ukraine enters its fifth year, the focus in Brussels is firmly on increasing defence spending. But who should pay, and how?

Americans are turning against Trump's handling of economy, prices

Poll results reveal widespread dissatisfaction among Americans regarding Donald Trump's management of the economy and inflation. Many citizens express concerns about the increasing cost of essentials like food and fuel. A significant majority believe Trump’s policies contribute to these financial challenges, as his economic approval ratings have sharply declined. Sparticularly, Trump's handling of...

UAE investigates possible ‘terrorist’ link in attack on flight to Israel

Investigators will probe whether incident was linked to any 'terrorist activity or intent', UAE state media reports.

Former Bosnian Serb leader Biljana Plavsic dies in Belgrade

Former Bosnian Serb leader Biljana Plavsic has died in Belgrade at 96

Carlos Queiroz quits as Ghana coach after AFCON qualifying defeats

The Portuguese oversaw two defeats in the qualifying round for AFCON 2027 since taking the job again on September 2.

Jewish human rights barrister, 94, arrested for supporting Palestine Action

Margaret Owen OBE, a celebrated human rights lawyer and friend of Ed Miliband’s late mother, talks to Al Jazeera.

Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike survives two lethal injections

A Tennessee woman convicted of a murder three decades ago survived two lethal injection doses on Wednesday, marking the state's second failed execution this year. Christa Pike, 50, had been set to become the first woman to be executed in the southern US state in 200 years. The botched execution prompted the state’s governor to halt the one remaining execution for the rest of the year and launch a ...

Gold Jordans donated to Oregon shelter were made for Spike Lee, sold for $50,800

Cornell case highlights 'draining' maze for victims to report campus sex assaults

Victims often have to navigate both university and local law enforcement processes to find justice.

Minaret of Indian mosque collapses during controversial demolition

Video shows the moment the minaret of India’s 600-year-old Ujjain mosque collapsed during demolition work.

Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan kill 10 civilians, Kabul says; Pakistan says only militants hit

Pakistan has carried out airstrikes in two Afghan provinces, targeting militant hideouts

Afghanistan says Pakistani airstrikes killed women and children

Afghan officials say at least nine women and children were killed and 11 people wounded by Pakistani air attacks.

Trump's AI rebrand causes 'unprecedented' demand for Slovenian website names

The president wants AI to be called super intelligence - or SI - the same initials used by Slovenian domains.

Stolen Martin Margiela portfolio sold for €24,700 nearly 40 years later

Global alarm as cases rise of AI targeting government websites, computer systems

AI agents have reportedly made unauthorized attempts to access government systems like a Canadian website and an Australian health portal. According to Transluce, there could be OpenAI involvement in these incidents, but the Canadian government affirmed the integrity of its systems. To address the growing concerns about AI's unchecked actions, tech executives have introduced a morally binding safe...

Boy killed in 1977 had his identity used for 25 years to collect $284,000