Old video of Greek protests shared with claims country is 'paralysed'
Footage circulating claiming widespread disruption in Greece shows a demonstration from February 2025, not current protests.
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Pope Leo heads to France amid assisted dying, abuse debates
First papal state visit to country in 18 years comes as church confronts contentious issues.
How AI and robots provide companionship for people with Alzheimer’s
From conversational robots to an AI-powered voice, hospitals and care homes in France are testing new technologies to support people living with Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative conditions.
Bikes removed, streets taped off as Paris welcomes Pope Leo XIV
Police clear bicycles and cordon off streets in Paris ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s visit and his planned walk through the capital.
Ukraine strikes Russian oil refinery, train in overnight drone attacks; 2 killed
Russian governor Yuri Slyusar said around 50 drones were destroyed over the region and the strike forced the refinery to temporarily suspend operations. He said there were no reports of casualties there. In Ulyanovsk, eight people were injured after another drone attack damaged industrial and civilian infrastructure, Governor Alexei Russkikh said. The region is home to a major electronics plant.
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Colorado researchers grow world’s priciest spice on solar panels, doubling yield and earning $60,000
A study by Colorado State University reveals that saffron flourishes under semi-shaded solar panels, yielding better results than those without shade. By integrating rooftop farming with renewable energy, urban food production can tackle space constraints. Projections suggest considerable net revenue from saffron and electricity production in five years, although challenges related to installation...
Oregon buys 92-foot Abiqua Falls after fears it could be sold to a private owner
Oregon has approved a $2 million purchase of Abiqua Falls, a famous 92-foot waterfall that was put up for sale by its private owner in February. The deal includes 160 acres of land and will bring the waterfall under state ownership, while officials work on plans for management, maintenance and public access.
Xi’s security chief among cohort of rising officials at White House banquet
Zhou Hongxu, the official who oversees President Xi Jinping’s security, made an appearance at the White House state banquet on Thursday night, alongside a cohort of other rising Chinese officials. The banquet’s guest list described the 55-year-old People’s Liberation Army (PLA) major general as both director of the Central Guard Bureau and deputy director of the Communist Party’s General Office – ...
Xi-Trump meeting was about 'managing rivalry', expert says
Ian O. Lesser, distinguished fellow at the German Marshall Fund of the United States, believes the summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping was largely about "symbolism" and finding ways to "manage rivalry" between the two leaders.
‘Most powerful force is human potential’: Ukraine's military prioritises new tactics, technologies
François Picard is pleased to welcome Kyrylo Berkal, Deputy Commander of Ukraine's Third Army Corps, He sees Ukraine’s struggle centred on human potential, adaptation and will. While Ukraine is outnumbered, outgunned and sometimes outflanked, their answer is to make human initiative a weapon: giving soldiers and sergeants room to innovate, developing technology from the tactical level upward, and ...
51,000 reclining chair batteries recalled after reports of fires
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled approximately 51,000 lithium-ion battery packs from Blue Cactus Company. These battery packs, sold on Amazon, pose risks of overheating and potentially catching fire. Consumers who purchased the recalled packs should immediately stop using them and contact the company for replacements. Proper disposal methods are required due to the fire haz...
Flood-ravaged Nepal pushes for climate deal with India, China
Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah proposed a climate alliance with neighbouring India and China, urging action to protect the fragile Himalayan ecosystem after catastrophic flooding across the region. “Glaciers and floods do not travel with stamps and passports,” Shah told world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. “As an urgent first step, we propose that we establish th...
Green electricity: Is Europe's renewable energy boom slowing down?
More than half of the EU's electricity comes from renewable sources; however, large gaps remain between countries.
Sagal Abdi-Wali: Labour’s candidate in Starmer’s former seat zeroes in on local issues amid Green challenge
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Xi-Trump dinner puts US tech titans in spotlight – what does it mean for China ties?
If the American guests seated at the head table with President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump at Thursday’s White House state dinner were any indication, Washington now views its relationship with Beijing largely through the prism of technology. Analysts said the seating arrangement underscored how tech industry titans driving the global AI infrastructure boom were pushing to draw the tw...
A month after Nepal floods, families await answers about missing Ukrainians
Olena Kalynychenko is among thousands missing after devastating floods hit the Nepal-China border
Nepal’s leader labels devastating flood a ‘warning to the world’
Prime Minister Balendra Shah says world leaders must act on climate change.
Five missing after building collapses in central Athens due to suspected gas explosion
Officials say an investigation has been launched into the incident to determine the cause of the blast.
Building in Athens collapses after suspected gas explosion, two women rescued
Media speculated that the probable cause was a gas leak causing a blast loud enough to be heard across the Greek capital but an official investigation is ongoing.
Building in central Athens collapses after explosion, two women rescued
Media speculated that the probable cause was a gas leak causing a blast loud enough to be heard across the Greek capital but an official investigation is ongoing.
Pocock calls for AI safety act after Medicare breach – as it happened
This blog is now closedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAI hack of Medicare exposes Australia’s vulnerabilitiesTechnology experts have warned revelations an artificial intelligence agent hacked Medicare’s internal systems will not be the only dangerous breach of government data and have called for Australia to boost its protections against the growing risk.Frontier AI now...
How European governments are trying to ease the fuel price shock
European governments are cutting fuel taxes, offering subsidies and adjusting energy rules to ease the impact of record petrol and diesel prices. France, Germany and Spain are among those expanding support, while the EU faces the added risk of possible US restrictions on diesel exports.
Over 1,000 visitors flock to Po Pin Chau trail as Mid-Autumn Festival holiday begins
More than 1,000 visitors have flocked to one of Hong Kong’s most popular geological attractions on the morning of the Mid-Autumn Festival, putting a new real-name reservation system through its first major holiday test. As mainland Chinese tourists started visiting the city for the long weekend, crowds were seen streaming towards the Po Pin Chau section of the High Island Geo Trail in Sai Kung und...
Africa's richest man helps fund $660m fuel pipeline between Ethiopia and Djibouti
The pipeline would strengthen energy security in landlocked Ethiopia, while creating jobs at Djibouti's port.
Boat heading from Tanzania to Congo on Lake Tanganyika capsizes, leaving at least 41 dead
A boat heading from Tanzania to Congo on Lake Tanganyika has capsized, leaving at least 41 people dead
Israel’s Abu Farchi sent off for gun celebration in Nations League match
Israel footballer Sayed Abu Farchi was sent off for goal celebration mimicking shooting a gun in match against Austria.
Police say gunman shouted antisemitic threat before opening fire outside Ontario synagogue
Police say a former Canadian soldier who opened fire on a police officer outside an Ontario synagogue during Yom Kippur shouted “you’re going to die for the Jews” moments before shooting
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Selena’s 1995 family agreement; 31 years later, A.B. Quintanilla sues Suzette for $1M+
In a recent legal battle, A.B. Quintanilla III is taking his sister Suzette to court regarding the earnings from Selena's estate. Claiming entitlement to 25% of certain profits under a 1995 agreement, he alleges he hasn't received the complete payments for the past few years, while Suzette and their mother refute any accusations of misconduct, shedding light on the intricate handling of Selena's l...