Norwegian ministers grilled in parliament over ties to convicted sex offender Epstein
Parliament has also set up an independent inquiry tasked with a much broader examination of the case, which is due to submit its final report by 31 January 2028.
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'Cornell won't, we will': Student journalists 'relentlessly' reporting on university rape
PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, September 30: The Cornell University gang rape investigation reopens. But first: university students and prisoners protest in Iran "in a rare show of dissent". Journalist Evan Gershkovich speaks about his 16 months in Russian prison. Bonus: what can we do to be less lonely? Finally, Fat Bear Week has chosen its winner.
The October 7 warnings threatening Netanyahu’s Israeli election campaign
Netanyahu faces continued pressure over alleged warnings before the 2023 Hamas attack as October 27 elections draw near.
Couple describes relief at rescue after whale destroys their yacht
Jeremy and Gemma Cooper were 500 miles off the coast of New Zealand when their yacht, the Tai Tam, collided with a sperm whale.
Watch: Couple describes relief at rescue after whale destroys their yacht
Jeremy and Gemma Cooper were 500 miles off the coast of New Zealand when their yacht, the Tai Tam, collided with a sperm whale.
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What’s behind French student protests that turned violent?
The school protests coincide with public sector strikes over planned budget cuts.
‘We no longer eat three meals’: Yemen’s displaced face daily fight for food
Yemen's latest fighting has redrawn front lines after more than a decade of war, deepening hunger and displacement.
California rushes to prepare for massive ‘Kelvin’ wave and predicted sea level rise
Wave nearing southern California expected to reach San Francisco Bay Area by October as it crawls toward AlaskaCommunities across California are rushing to prepare for the imminent arrival of the so-called “Kelvin wave”, a massive underwater band of warm water threatening to inundate swaths of the vast North American shoreline.The wave is nearing southern California and expected to reach the San F...
What will happen to Man City after the Premier League’s guilty verdict?
Man City found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules. What happens next, and could they be relegated?
Indonesia targets free public schooling amid funding concerns
Indonesia is pursuing plans to make public schools free at all levels, stretching from kindergarten to university, but mounting pressure on the state budget could hinder the government from pulling off the massive undertaking, analysts have said. President Prabowo Subianto summoned his ministers last week to discuss a plan to “accelerate the implementation of free education in public schools”, acc...
'People have been buying into the detoxification of the National Rally', French politics expert says
A French politics observer says the allegations of anti-Semitism against the head of France's National Rally have really damaged the party. Andrew Smith from Queen Mary University of London says people have been buying into the detoxification of the party, despite its legacy as an anti-Semitic and racist outfit. But that makes this week's allegations against Jordan Bardella even more shocking. Bar...
'People have been buying into the detoxification of the National Rally', expert says
A French politics observer says the allegations of anti-Semitism against the President of France's National Rally have really damaged the party. Andrew Smith from Queen Mary University of London says people have been buying into the detoxification of the party, despite its legacy as an anti-Semitic and racist party. But that makes the allegations against Bardella this week even more shocking. Bard...
'People have been buying into the detoxification of the National Rally.' says Andrew Smith
A French politics observers says the allegations of antisemitism against the President of France’s National Rally have really really damaged the party. Andrew Smith from Queen Mary University of London says people have been buying into the detoxification of the party, despite its legacy as an antisemitic and racist party. But that makes the allegations against Bardella this week even more shocking...
Six men found guilty of manslaughter over deadliest small boat Channel crossing
A court in Paris has found six men guilty of manslaughter in connection with the deadliest small boat Channel crossing.
You can now travel between Abu Dhabi and Dubai by train
Etihad Rail launched the new route on 30 September, with more stations set to open in the coming months.
EU to expand Mediterranean naval mission to target Russia's shadow fleet
The EU is set to broaden its Mediterranean naval mission to counter Russia's shadow fleet, protect subsea infrastructure and engage in naval diplomacy with Northern African countries.
China’s Tiangong space station camera captures its first images of Hong Kong
A remote-sensing camera aboard the Tiangong space station, developed by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, has released its first images of the city ahead of the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. HKUST on Thursday published a series of videos and photos captured by the MUSICO camera, saying they showcased the major achievements of the Hong Kong re...
China’s Tiangong space station camera captures first images of Hong Kong
A remote-sensing camera aboard the Tiangong space station, developed by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, has released its first images of the city ahead of the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. HKUST on Thursday published a series of videos and photos captured by the MUSICO camera, saying they showcased the major achievements of the Hong Kong re...
Chinese researchers say missile lidar model can spot US F-35 at up to 61.5km
A computer simulation developed by Chinese researchers suggests that a missile-borne system with the latest light detection and ranging system, or lidar, could detect and track an F-35 stealth fighter at up to 61.5km (38 miles) at night. The theoretical model developed by a leading Chinese air force missile supplier says that under ideal conditions, the claimed range could have implications for th...
We need ‘right to intervene’ in AI amid growing threat, says Bank of England boss
Andrew Bailey’s comments come as fears grow that rogue models could take financial system hostageBusiness live – latest updatesThe governor of the Bank of England has said authorities must retain the “right to intervene” in the AI industry amid growing fears that rogue models could take the financial system hostage.Andrew Bailey said the risks posed by the rapid advancement of frontier AI models –...
Luxury prison in Indonesia demolished after public outcry
Indonesian lawmakers on Wednesday ordered the demolition of a controversial luxury compound inside a penitentiary near the capital.
Sound and vision: Creators Olivier Calvert and Jose Luis Agreda on the art of animation
Greece's biggest International Animation Festival, Animasyros, is now firmly ranked among the top events of its kind in Europe. With a programme richer than ever, this year's festival showcased more than 280 films by established and emerging filmmakers from 50 different countries.
Europe’s carmakers face growing competition from AI for vital supplies
Europe's car industry is most at risk from its reliance on a handful of countries for chips and critical materials, according to a new report which warns that going electric is pitting automakers against AI and data centres for the same supplies.
Medicine prices soar in Iran as US blockade and sanctions hit hard
Medication prices are soaring in Iran and some treatments have become hard to find, leaving patients and their families scrambling as a US blockade and stepped-up sanctions squeeze the country's pharmaceuticals industry.
Argentina shuns meat as purchasing plummets under Milei
In Argentina, a nation of meat lovers par excellence, where barbecuing is a ritual central to the national identity and the steaks are among the best in the world, meat consumption has now reached an all-time low. The reason: the drastic decline in purchasing power for most Argentines since Javier Milei took office. Our reporters explain.
NY man allegedly took brother’s Social Security after death; payments reached $109,746
David Darling allegedly accessed his deceased brother's bank account to withdraw funds starting one day after his death. Social Security continued payments into the account, unaware of the brother's passing. Darling's actions reportedly led to $109,746 in stolen benefits, resulting in federal charges against him. The Justice Department's crackdown involved multiple cases of Social Security fraud a...
Former American Idol contestant found guilty of murdering wife
Former American Idol contestant found guilty of murdering wife
'A face lift once a month': Growing pressure to conform amid the rise of Korea's 'K-Beauty'
In the last ten years, South Korea has established itself as a powerhouse of beauty and cosmetics. But, behind the innovative creams, serums, and treatments that have allowed so-called K-beauty to conquer the world, Korean society has also felt the impacts, and people now face rising social pressure to conform to new beauty standards. France 24’s Christina Yoon, Mélodie Sforza and Jan Camezind Bro...
Man City scandal: 'Sham' deals and inflated revenues
In what may be the biggest financial scandal in Premier League history, Manchester City have been found guilty of using "sham" commercial contracts as part of schemes to inflate revenue and understate costs by more than £900 million over nearly a decade, the Premier League said on Tuesday. The club, which denies wrongdoing, said in a statement that it would appeal.
