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Oil prices back up as U.S. and Iran trade threats to expand 7-month war
As Iran responds to Trump's threat of annihilation with its own warning of a possible "new front" in the war, global oil prices are rising again.
Second child dies after alleged Blue Mountain stabbing as mother faces additional murder charge
One-year-old dies after alleged attack on Sunday, while three-year-old sibling remains in critical conditionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA baby has died in a Sydney hospital five days after a mother allegedly stabbed them and two other children in the Blue Mountains, police say.Bystanders were first on the scene after finding the three children and the 42-year-old wom...
Trump's Board of Peace unveils $2.45bn Gaza recovery plan
The figure was announced during a meeting of the group's board at the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.
'Palantir is a great company', EU defence chief tells Euronews
As the presidents of Lithuania and Poland meet the CEO of controversial tech company Palantir Technologies at the United Nations General Assembly this week, the EU's defence chief has come out in support for the enterprise, saying AI developments for warfare are "crucial".
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8 killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine, maternity clinic damaged
Russian drone and missile strikes on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv and its northeast killed eight people on Thursday in attacks that included a maternity hospital and a farm, officials said. Moscow has stepped up its air war in recent months, deploying more of its faster and harder-to-stop drones while Ukraine is short of interceptors to down ballistic missiles. Two people died in the latest assault on ...
US regulators back multi-cancer blood test – but Hong Kong doctors remain cautious
Efforts to detect multiple cancers through a single blood draw are gathering momentum after US regulators endorsed the technology for the first time, although experts say wider adoption in Hong Kong still faces challenges as doctors remain cautious about its clinical value. In a landmark decision for the emerging field of multi-cancer early detection (MCED) blood tests, a US Food and Drug Administ...
What can Asia, Global South learn from India’s new digital payment fee?
For millions of Indians, buying a cup of chai or groceries from roadside vendors has come to mean reaching for their phones rather than wallets – a habit made possible by a system that has so far charged consumers nothing for such everyday transactions. Now, a decade after the government launched the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), India is asking some merchants to pay for the hugely popular sys...
Discovery of ancient wall could confirm origins of Paris
An ancient wall discovered in central Paris was hailed as a "major breakthrough" on Wednesday, as the archaeological find may have settled a long-standing debate about the location of the city's original settlement. A roughly 20-metre (66-foot) wall dating from the Gallo-Roman period was discovered in Paris this summer beneath a hospital on the Ile de la Cite, a stone's throw from Notre Dame Cathe...
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Global release announced for acclaimed Gaza documentary NAZA
Theatrical rollout across 56 territories planned for documentary about Israel’s mass killing of civilians in Gaza before film will stream on Guardian websiteNAZA, the award-winning documentary from Israeli film-makers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, is set to be released in cinemas in more than 50 countries before a digital global release on theguardian.com.The film, which the Guardian produced, pr...
Wasp spider spotted in Cheshire for first time; Chester Zoo says species is moving north
During a recent biodiversity assessment at Chester Zoo in Cheshire, researchers made an exciting discovery—'Wendy,' a wasp spider. This is the first time this species has been documented in the area, reflecting shifts in wildlife distribution due to climate change. As southern European habitats become less viable, wasp spiders are migrating northward, revealing the transformative effects of enviro...
Pope's visit to France 'an important moment for the Vatican'
France is gearing up for the arrival of Pope Leo XIV in what will be the first state visit to the country by a pontiff since 2008. Seema Gupta, France 24's correspondent in Rome takes a look at the visit from the Vatican's point of view.
Pete Byrne, frontman of British new wave band Naked Eyes, dies aged 74
Duo had US hits with their cover of Always Something There to Remind Me as well as Promises, Promises and morePete Byrne, the frontman of British new wave group Naked Eyes who carried them to repeated chart successes in the US, has died aged 74.The news was announced on the band’s website and social media on Wednesday, stating that Byrne died peacefully in Los Angeles on 14 September after a brief...
Fears of flooding, landslides as Hurricane Polo churns off Mexico coast
Residents of Mexico's Pacific beach towns were preparing for heavy rain and dangerous surf on Wednesday as Hurricane Polo, a powerful Category 4 storm, tracked northwestward just offshore, threatening flooding and mudslides along the country's southwestern coast.
Crowds celebrate Saudi National Day with flags, performances and military parade
Crowds celebrate Saudi National Day in Riyadh with flags, traditional performances and a military parade amid heightened regional tensions.
Summits for all diplomatic seasons: how the US has set the stage for Xi Jinping
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to the US is his first to the country since 2023 and his eighth face-to-face meeting with Donald Trump. From informal walk-and-talks to a state dinner, Xi’s meetings across four American administrations show how personal rapport and official diplomacy reflect the growing complexity of US-China relations. Xi’s first US visit as president: a shirtsleeves summit I...
‘I felt like I'd been tricked’: France probes secret filming of women with smart glasses
It's a trend that first started in the US and is becoming more and more prevalent in France. Women are being filmed in the street without their knowledge, by men wearing smart glasses. The men are earning money by posting the videos online without the consent of their victims. Ellen Gainsford has details.
Trump welcomes China's Xi to Washington
US President Donald Trump welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House on Thursday for a lavish state summit expected to be heavy on symbolism but light on substance, with both leaders keen to showcase stable ties despite a deep underlying rivalry. Trump greeted Xi on arrival on Wednesday evening, the first time a US president has welcomed a foreign leader at Joint Base Andrews in 11 y...
Hurricane Polo fuels fears of heavy rain and landslides in Mexico’s southwest
Southwestern Mexico is bracing for heavy rain and mudslides after Polo, a powerful Pacific cyclone, intensified into a major hurricane.
A look back at Tunisia's summer of shortages
Repeated power and water outages, long queues for bottled water, and poultry farms destroyed by the heat: millions of Tunisians were affected by water and electricity shortages over the summer. Our Observers say this is the result of years of underinvestment. The water shortage eased in late August when authorities sent millions of bottles of water to stores, but many are concerned the same thing ...
Ontario mother of 10 says she received C$6,300 from C$19,000 GoFundMe; sister charged with fraud
Maryanne Mullett, an Ontario mother of ten, sustained injuries while assisting stranded drivers in January 2026. A dedicated GoFundMe campaign raised about C$19,000 to assist her recovery and family needs. Unfortunately, she received merely C$6,300, leading to financial disputes. A family member faces fraud charges related to the funds, and Mullett has since launched a new fundraiser, highlighting...
'Risk to humanity': At UN, tech leaders urge caution in AI development
The heads of major artificial intelligence firms pleaded with the United Nations on Wednesday to save the world or at least its people — by somehow regulating the fast-expanding technology that they have been designing. “If managed poorly, I even believe AI could be a risk to humanity as a whole,” said Dario Amodei, chief executive officer of Anthropic.
Far-right UK activist arrested after migrant dinghy slashed in the English Channel
A far-right activist has been arrested for allegedly slashing a dinghy in the English Channel
Syrian leader lashes out at Israel in UN speech, says Golan is inseparable part of Syria
Syria's leader has lashed out at Israel in a speech to the United Nations General Assembly
Turkey will hand over key base in Iraq in a gradual troop withdrawal deal
Turkey has agreed to gradually withdraw forces from a strategic military base in northern Iraq and hand over control to the Iraqi government
Florida gas prices surge as some stations charge over $5
Drivers in Florida are experiencing rising petrol prices, with some stations exceeding $5 a gallon. The statewide average has reached $4.29 per gallon, the highest since May. This increase is significantly influenced by rising global oil prices caused by geopolitical tensions. As crude oil prices rise, consumers in Florida and beyond are facing higher costs at the pump.
How did an OpenAI agent hack into Australian government website?
Australia said on Wednesday an OpenAI agent breached a government health data portal in June, gaining unauthorised access to files, in what could be the first known instance of an AI agent hacking a government website. France 24's correspondent in Sydney, Irris Makler, has the details.