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Pope touches on war, migration in speech at Metz

Pope ​Leo urged Europe to remember ​its Christian history in a speech delivered in Metz, the ​hometown ‌of Robert ⁠Schuman, a founding father of ‌the European Union, during his four-day ⁠visit to France. Speaking in French, he urged Europeans to recall ‌the founding values of the EU, including the rule of law and the equality of all people without distinction of race, ⁠colour, class or profession.

Cattle to feed: Why a global meat crisis is looming

World's top three beef producers witness a decline in cattle stocks because of rising input costs, droughts and biology.

Russian drones hammer apartments, offices and cultural landmark in Ukraine, killing 7

Officials say that Russia’s round-the-clock bombardment of targets in Ukraine killed at least six civilians and wounded 53 others from Sunday to Monday

Uzbekistan bets on tax breaks and new rules to become Central Asia’s tech gateway

A new business framework is intended to let foreign companies test innovative products, recruit international specialists and expand across regional markets. Investors see opportunities, while authorities finalise the rules ahead of a planned launch in early 2027.

Heat pump sales soar across Europe after states cut electricity taxes, data shows

EU to push members to cut tax rate below duty on gas, with 10%+ surge in sales also put down to fallout from Iran warBusiness live – latest updatesEurope live – latest updatesSales of residential heat pumps jumped across Europe in the first six months of the year, as the Iran war sent oil and gas prices rocketing and some countries lowered electricity taxes.Homeowners bought 1.16m heat pumps acros...

Iraq looks for oil export alternatives to the troubled Strait of Hormuz

The continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has forced Iraq to look for alternatives to export its oil.

Russian strikes on Kyiv kills 3 as Ukraine targets oil, military sites

In recent Russian strikes on Kyiv, three people lost their lives, including an Azerbaijani citizen. In Kharkiv, numerous injuries were documented. Ukraine retaliated with targeted counterstrikes against Russian oil and military sites, impacting areas such as Tula and Voronezh, while a railway bridge in Bryansk was also attacked. Ongoing Russian offensives are causing considerable destruction to vi...

Child and 2 women ‘crushed to death’ during France to UK sea crossing

A 10-year-old child and two women died on Monday on the treacherous and illegal migration route across the English Channel from France, apparently trampled to death on a packed boat, French authorities said. The dinghy left the area of Sangatte in northern France at around 5.15am carrying 105 people, local prefect François Xavier Lauch said. The boat ran into difficulty with its passengers asking ...

'We can solve this problem': Renewed hope of replacing dirty cooking fuels that kill millions every year

“I believe if your neighbour’s house is burning, you help them. Africa is our neighbour,” said IEA executive director Dr Fatih Birol.

Healey offers upbeat vision but sheds little light on how it will be paid for

With next month’s budget a month away, chancellor gives little indication in conference speech of where money will come from to reindustrialise BritainHealey vows to stick to fiscal rules in budgetUK politics live – latest updatesJohn Healey cheered the Labour faithful with his first conference speech as chancellor, offering an upbeat vision of a reindustrialised Britain with fresh opportunities f...

Author Katie Kitamura on why her book 'Audition' is also 'made by the reader'

The author Katie Kitamura, whose latest book has been nominated for both a Pulitzer and Booker Prize, has spoken to FRANCE 24 about her aim for the book to have been written by herself, but also with the reader alongside her.  "Audition" tells the story of an acclaimed actress whose life is turned upside down when a charismatic young man tells her he is her son. Kitamura says we all play different...

Bandung: The Meeting That Terrified the Superpowers | Al Jazeera Originals

How 29 newly independent nations challenged the imperial order and awakened the power of the Global South.

Migrant Channel crossing accident leaves three dead, including a 10-year-old boy

The child and two women required urgent medical care but were later confirmed dead, authorities said.

Migrant Channel crossing accident leaves three dead

A 10-year-old child and two women required urgent medical care but were later confirmed dead, authorities said.

UN commemoration of Durban Declaration: What’s on agenda, who will attend?

UN General Assembly marks 25th anniversary of the 2011 Durban Declaration, which called for combating racism.

Healey tells party conference that money New Labour had in 1990s ‘is simply not there now’ – UK politics live

Chancellor blames austerity, Brexit and Truss’s mini-budget for current poor levels of growth compared to under his predecessor, Gordon BrownHealey vows to stick to fiscal rules in budget built on hopeLisa O’Carroll is a senior Guardian correspondent.The head of the SDLP, Claire Hanna, has called for an international mediator to resolve the continuing crisis over a unionist parade in a nationalist...

We need to talk about Bandung

In today’s turbulent times, the 1955 conference offers important lessons on global cooperation.

Scottish indie darlings The Snuts return to their roots on 'Joy in Short Moments'

In this edition of our arts24 music show, Jennifer Ben Brahim chats with Jack Cochrane and Callum Wilson from Scottish indie four-piece The Snuts. They burst onto the music scene as the first Scottish band in over a decade to top the UK album charts. After years on the road and living in Glasgow, the band decided to move back to their home region of West Lothian. The return to their roots inspired...

Xi Jinping demands ‘safer’ China as Communist Party prepares for leadership reshuffle

President Xi Jinping has ordered China’s security and legal apparatus to relentlessly eliminate risks and build a “safer” country a year ahead of the pivotal 21st Communist Party congress, which will usher in a major leadership reshuffle. The latest instruction, published by state news agency Xinhua on Monday night, is also the Chinese leader’s first major domestic directive since his state visit ...

Wyoming ranch owner protects 7,940 acres for mule deer, pronghorn and other wildlife

Tim Delaney bought Wyoming’s Rolling Thunder Ranch in 2010 after years of visiting Colorado. He later expanded his holdings and worked with The Conservation Fund and USDA’s NRCS to protect 7,940 acres through conservation easements, including important mule deer, pronghorn and sage grouse habitat.

California family donates 390-acre ranch to Cal Poly after 150 years of farming

Pennsylvania Farm Conservation Easement: Becks protect 30-acre Bucks County farm; corridor aids at-risk wildlife

A 30-acre farm in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, has recently been dedicated as a conservation easement by owners Leah and Doug Beck. This initiative safeguards the land from development, contributing to the preservation of local ecosystems alongside the adjacent Russell-Mandel Preserve. The Becks' passionate commitment to wildlife conservation plays a vital role in protecting essential habitats for ...

Strong AI demand prompts Hong Kong trade body to raise export growth forecast

Stronger-than-expected global demand for artificial intelligence-related products has prompted the Trade Development Council to sharply raise its full-year forecast for Hong Kong export growth in 2026 to as much as 47 per cent. The latest revision follows the council in June raising its midyear forecast to 20 per cent growth, from an earlier estimate of 8 to 9 per cent. Its latest survey of the ci...

Strong AI demand prompts Hong Kong trade body to raise exports growth forecast

Stronger-than-expected global demand for artificial intelligence-related products has prompted the Trade Development Council to sharply raise its full-year forecast for Hong Kong export growth in 2026 to as much as 47 per cent. The latest revision follows the council in June raising its midyear forecast to 20 per cent growth, from an earlier estimate of 8 to 9 per cent. Its latest survey of the ci...

Base jumper dies in Utah after wingsuit fails in remote mountainous region

Identity of man, 27, being withheld pending family notification after 700ft plungeA Base jumper died on Sunday in Utah after his wingsuit failed while he plunged from a 700ft height, according to authorities.Local news reports cited the Cache county sheriff’s office, which said that the man fell to his death at age 27 in a mountainous region of Hyrum, which is east from the city of Millville. Cont...