Iran ignores Trump's warning, claims new attacks on bases used by U.S.
Iran claims new strikes against American forces in Kuwait and the UAE as the Pentagon says it's looking into reports of a U.S. strike hitting a wedding party.
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Tunisia's top court set to rule in ‘conspiracy against the state’ case
In Tunisia, the Court of Cassation is set to issue its final ruling in the “conspiracy against the state” case. In April 2025, 37 people – most of them prominent political figures opposed to President Kais Saied – were sentenced to prison in connection with the case. Several human rights organisations have condemned the trial as unjust and called for the release of all political detainees. The app...
Tapestry diplomacy: UK-France ties in focus as Macron and Burnham hold first talks
The Bayeux Tapestry may have brought them together — but migrant crossings and Ukraine are likely to dominate the agenda as UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham and French President Emmanuel Macron hold their first formal talks on Thursday. The two leaders met for the first time on Wednesday evening at a preview of the tapestry’s exhibition at the British Museum, alongside King Charles III. The occasion...
21 men, including private tutors, arrested for possessing child porn, unlawful filming
Hong Kong police have arrested 21 men for possession of child pornography and upskirt images, with the arrestees including private tutors accused of surreptitiously filming their students during classes. Superintendent Wong Yick-lung of Kowloon East regional headquarters for crime said on Thursday that officers had uncovered a social media chat group containing child pornography, as well as upskir...
In an art gallery far, far away: George Lucas unveils art galaxy at new LA museum
George Lucas, the legendary creator of the "Star Wars" saga, on Wednesday showcased his long-awaited Museum of Narrative Art, the culmination of nearly two decades of work and numerous obstacles. "I'm used to doing the impossible. This one almost broke my will," Lucas said as he offered reporters a first glimpse inside, ahead of the museum's official opening on September 22. Lucas, 82, has describ...
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Philip Fearnside spent 50 years studying how deforestation, dams and highways reshape the Amazon
For half a century, Philip Fearnside has delved into the complexities of Amazon development, focusing on the financial and ecological consequences of deforestation and infrastructural advancements. He sheds light on the overlooked costs associated with hydroelectric dams and road construction, asserting that forests provide invaluable benefits beyond mere timber and agricultural outputs. His resea...
Man evicted from Virginia home in 1935 for a National Park, never cashed his payment
Melanchton Cliser and his family were among the residents forced from their Virginia home as land was acquired for Shenandoah National Park in the 1930s. Cliser owned 46 acres along US 211 and operated a gas station. In October 1935, the local sheriff and deputies handcuffed him, removed the family's belongings and sealed their house. His case was part of a wider and often contentious effort that ...
Kenyan editor found safe after abduction by armed men
An editor of one of Kenya's largest media groups was abducted by armed men and release hours later at the edge of a dam more than 200 km away, his employer said on Wednesday. Alex Kiprotich, an associate editor at Standard Group, was taken from a car near the city of Nakuru shortly before 9:20pm on Tuesday, the company said in a statement. FRANCE 24's Bastien Renouil reports from Nairobi, Kenya...
Putin's 'global battle' against US, NATO: Russia 'testing' NATO since 2022 Ukraine invasion began
François Picard is pleased to welcome Anna Borshchevskaya, Senior Fellow at The Washington Institute. She interprets Russia’s reported missile support for Iran not as an isolated arms transaction, but as part of a broader geopolitical strategy in which Moscow treats Ukraine, Iran, NATO, and the United States as interconnected fronts. In her analysis, Vladimir Putin’s objective is less about pursui...
Putin's 'global battle' against US & NATO: Russia 'testing' NATO since 2022 Ukraine invasion began
François Picard is pleased to welcome Anna Borshchevskaya, Senior Fellow at The Washington Institute. She interprets Russia’s reported missile support for Iran not as an isolated arms transaction, but as part of a broader geopolitical strategy in which Moscow treats Ukraine, Iran, NATO, and the United States as interconnected fronts. In her analysis, Vladimir Putin’s objective is less about pursui...
Feminist activist and journalist Gloria Steinem dies at 92
Her foundation said she "passed away peacefully" at her home in New York City, "surrounded by many who loved her".
HMRC threatened with legal action over settlement trade
A non-profit legal group has threatened to sue HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) for allegedly allowing Israeli settlement trade to enter the UK tariff-free.
HMRC threatened with legal action over Israeli settlement trade
A non-profit legal group has threatened to sue HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) for allegedly allowing Israeli settlement trade to enter the UK tariff-free.
Historic Hong Kong pawn shop gets new lease on life as vibrant community space
Inside a pre-war building in the heart of Hong Kong’s busy Wan Chai district, coffee, curios and Cantopop are now the fresh attractions breathing new energy into a historic pawn shop that closed its doors two years ago. As the nostalgic tunes of late Cantopop legend Leslie Cheung Kwok-wing spin on vinyl and fill the air, curious passers-by step indie to see the shop – located in the venerable tong...
How Gloria Steinem changed the lives of generations of women
The trailblazing feminist was an iconic leader of women's rights in the US.
Gloria Steinem: An icon of American feminism
The trailblazing feminist was an iconic leader of women's rights in the US.
Gloria Steinem, feminist trailblazer and award-winning journalist, dies at 92
Feminist activist and journalist Gloria Steinem died on Wednesday, at the age 92, her foundation said in an Instagram post on Thursday.
‘Even I can’t mess this up’: Behind the lens in Iceland with the ‘really bad photographer'
What happens when Iceland’s most beautiful landscapes meet the ‘world’s worst photographer’? Icelandair set Blanche Mortemard on a 10-day adventure, and here’s what her itinerary looked like.
$5M condo shatters Provincetown's real estate record
Provincetown's real estate market has reached new heights, with two condos selling for remarkable prices recently. Notably, a chic three-bedroom home sold for an eye-popping five million dollars, establishing a record for condo sales in the area. As demand skyrockets, buyers are drawn to the allure of contemporary living and resort-like comforts in this sought-after destination, amidst a backdrop ...
Off-grid UK-Australian couple describe ‘anguish’ at removal of children by Italian court
After judge allows partial access rights, Catherine Birmingham and Nathan Trevallion say the enforced separation ‘broke each of our hearts’A couple have told of their heartache, trauma and stress after fighting for two years for their right to parent their children as they choose in the glare of the world’s attention.The three children of a Melbourne woman, Catherine Birmingham, and her British pa...
More than 80 migrants feared dead after boat rescued off Canary Islands
Rescuers found 44 survivors on board the vessel but bad weather meant they had to leave five bodies behind.
Gloria Steinem, groundbreaking feminist campaigner, dies aged 92
Famous for the 1963 exposé in which she worked as a Playboy Bunny, her books and journalism took on many varieties of discriminationGloria Steinem, the American feminist and journalist whose activism helped push through greater rights for women around the world has died, aged 92.Steinem “passed away peacefully at her home in New York City, surrounded by some of the many who loved her”, a statement...
Portugal's car market surges as electric vehicle sales jump 65%
Portugal's car market grew 11.3% in August, with electric vehicle sales surging 65.2% and now making up more than a third of new car sales.
Car sales in Portugal surge in August as electric vehicles top 25% of market
From January to August 2026, 75.6% of newly registered passenger cars were powered by alternative energy. About 26.8% were electric. In August, electric vehicles made up 36.1% of the market.
‘We continue to suffer’: victims of apartheid-era Sharpeville massacre demand compensation
Claim relating to 1960 attack on hundreds of protesters part of wave of litigation over apartheid crimes in South AfricaThe day dawned brightly on 21 March 1960, as residents of the South African township of Sharpeville gathered to protest against pass laws, which forced “Black, Indian and Coloured” South Africans to carry documents at all times specifying where they were allowed to be.Abraham Mof...
Victims sue South African government over 1961 Sharpeville massacre that left 91 dead
Claim relating to infamous apartheid-era shooting of protesters part of wave of litigation for apartheid-era crimesThe day dawned brightly on 21 March 1960, as residents of the South African township of Sharpeville gathered to protest against pass laws, which forced “Black, Indian and Coloured” South Africans to carry documents at all times specifying where they were allowed to be.Abraham Mofokeng...
Meloni government sets longevity record in Italy
Giorgia Meloni's hard-right government has been in power for 1,413 days. She surpassed the record set by Silvio Berlusconi between 2001 and 2005, making her government Italy's longest serving uninterrupted government since World War II, after a period of intense instability. Italy has had 68 governments in the last 80 years. Giorgia Meloni and her party will celebrate the feat on Friday with a hug...