French police suspect train derailment was sabotage
French investigators suspect sabotage was behind a train derailment in northwestern France that injured 44 people and left passengers in a state of shock, prosecutors said on Saturday.
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BRICS: What is in the joint statement from the 11 members?
Members of the 11-nation BRICS group including China, Russia, Iran and India called for calm in the Middle East at a summit in New Delhi on Saturday, overcoming earlier divisions to issue a joint statement. Chinese President Xi Jinping, who joined Russian, Iranian, Indian and other leaders in India's capital, told the summit that the Middle East war "does not serve the common interests of the in...
Anthropic boss calls for AI slowdown, Altman and Musk agree
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei on Saturday called on artificial intelligence (AI) firms to slow down the development of the powerful technology, amid mounting worries over the risks of "superintelligent" computer systems.
BRICS nations urge 'maximum restraint' in Middle East war
Members of the 11-nation BRICS group including China, Russia, Iran and India called for calm in the Middle East at a summit in New Delhi on Saturday, overcoming earlier divisions to issue a joint statement.
Céline Dion's comeback: Why did she choose Paris?
Céline Dion was set to make her long-awaited return to the stage in Paris on Saturday after years of battling a rare neurological disorder, with fans counting down the hours until showtime. But why did she choose this city? "It's not just the Olympics effect. Paris was the launch pad for her career. Beyond Quebec, through the '80s and early '90s, commentators have always mentioned that Paris is li...
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Céline Dion's come back: Why did she choose Paris?
Céline Dion was set to make her long-awaited return to the stage in Paris on Saturday after years of battling a rare neurological disorder, with fans counting down the hours until showtime. But why did she choose this city? "It's not just the Olympics effect. Paris was the launch pad for her career. Beyond Quebec, through the '80s and early '90s, commentators have always mentioned that Paris is li...
Germany: Protests follow AfD election victory
Protests are taking place against the AfD in Germany. The party came first in last Sunday's election after promising to curb migration and restore ties with Moscow."That's a shock to many people", our correspondent Nick Holdsworth reports.
Germany: AfD leads in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Merz's CDU slumps to 7%
Germany's far-right AfD is leading in polls ahead of regional elections in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania on September 20, while Chancellor Friedrich Merz's centre-right CDU has fallen to just 7%, according to a new ZDF poll. The result would mark the party's worst-ever showing in a regional election in Germany.
Africa: Rethinking the city of tomorrow
How should we envision the African city of tomorrow? A city adapted to population growth and climate change, and freed from a colonial past that is still very much present in some places. Africa’s first pan-African architecture biennale, held this week in Kenya, is seeking to answer that question.
Senegal: Building a home-grown space industry
Africa’s space ambitions are gathering pace, and Senegal is determined not just to put satellites into orbit, but to build them at home. Senegalese engineers are already mastering satellite manufacturing in France, with the goal of bringing that expertise back to their country and developing a home-grown space industry.
Niger: Kafra oil block could hold 2.5 billion barrels
Niger’s oil minister held a press conference on Wednesday to address a key issue for the country: the oil reserves Niger could rely on to fuel its development. Most of Niger’s oil production is currently operated by Chinese companies, but one area — the Kafra oil block — could become a cornerstone of economic cooperation with neighbouring Algeria. Active drilling has begun in the block, with the m...
DR Congo: At least 24 children die in school fire
At least 24 children have died after a fire broke out at a school in Bukavu, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The blaze reportedly started while children were in class, with some attempting to escape by jumping from higher floors. Adults are also reported to have died, while an investigation into the cause of the fire is underway. Our correspondent Emmet Livingstone tells us more.
Trump begins two-day Ireland visit, security operation costs €20 million
US President Donald Trump arrives in Dublin for a two-day visit to Ireland, where he is expected to meet Irish leaders and spend time at his golf resort in Doonbeg, County Clare. His visit has prompted a major security operation reportedly costing €20 million, while opinions remain divided among locals.
BRICS leaders meet in India as wars and US tensions test the bloc
Leaders of the BRICS nations are meeting in New Delhi on Saturday for a summit focused on trade, investment and global conflicts, as the bloc seeks a bigger role in shaping the global agenda for emerging and developing countries. Our correspondent Navodita Kumari tells us more.
Houthis seize key sites around Bab el-Mandeb as Saudi oil exports face disruption
Saudi Arabia has stopped transferring oil through a major pipeline after it was attacked by drones. Meanwhile, Houthi forces have taken control of a strategic port and island in Bab el-Mandeb from Yemeni government forces. Iran, which backs the rebels, says it had nothing to do with the attacks.
Russia's Putin arrives in India as BRICS leaders begin talks
President Putin arrived as talks among leaders of the BRICS diplomatic bloc began on Friday in India, amid global geopolitical turmoil, including the war in Ukraine and the conflict in the Middle East.
Trump will meet with Ireland's leaders before heading to his golf club in Doonbeg
President Donald Trump arrived Saturday in Dublin, where he'll hold talks with Ireland's president and prime minister, kicking off a weekend visit that's more about a major golf tournament held on a course he owns on the country's Atlantic coast.
Céline Dion fever grips Paris ahead of sold-out residency
It's Céline Dion fever in Paris. She returns to the stage this Saturday, opening a sold-out Paris residency. It will be the first of 26 concerts over the next eight months. She is making a comeback after a battle with a neurological disorder that has sidelined her career. On the eve of her first performance, there was a giant free karaoke singalong here in the French capital to get things going.
Rennes beat Olympique de Marseille to seize top spot in Ligue 1
It’s the same old story for Olympique de Marseille, who have now lost three matches in a row in the French championship. Struggling in every area of the pitch and lacking ideas, the Marseille side have won just one of their last four matches.
Jewish ‘supercop’ runs on Arab ticket in Israeli polls – and sparks a storm
Former Israeli police officer Yoav Segalovitz's decision to run as the No. 2 candidate on the Arab Raam party ticket in the October 2026 elections marks a paradigm change in Israeli politics. Far-right politicians have slammed the move, but it could pave the way for an Arab party to join a coalition opposing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his allies.
Swiss researchers use AI to detect early warning signs of natural disasters
Scientists have long warned of more intense extreme weather events in the decades to come due to our fast-warming climate. The question they are asking is how we are going to be better prepared as we become more prone to natural disasters.A group of researchers in Switzerland believe that artificial intelligence modeling could revolutionise forecasting systems.
Kremlin says meeting between Putin and Zelensky at Miami G20 'impossible'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he was willing to meet Russian leader Vladimir Putin at the G20 summit in Miami for talks on ending the war. However, the Kremlin immediately ruled it out, saying it was "impossible" and that a meeting would only take place in Russian capital Moscow.
Zelensky open to meet Putin at Miami G20 if Russian leader attends
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he was willing to meet Russian leader Vladimir Putin at the G20 summit in Miami, but the Kremlin said it had not yet made a decision on whether Putin would attend, demanding instead that Zelensky come to Russia for talks. Putin has repeatedly rejected offers for a face-to-face meeting with the Ukrainian leader aimed at brokering an end to the war.
Zelensky willing to meet Putin at G20, Kremlin still to confirm attendance
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he was willing to meet Russian leader Vladimir Putin at the G20 summit in Miami, but the Kremlin said it had not yet made a decision on whether Putin would attend, demanding instead that Zelensky come to Russia for talks. Putin has repeatedly rejected offers for a face-to-face meeting with the Ukrainian leader aimed at brokering an end to the war.
Zelensky ready to meet Putin at G20 in Miami
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he would be willing to meet Russian leader Vladimir Putin at the G20 summit in Miami for talks on ending the war, in a media interview released Saturday.
French police suspect Normandy train derailment was result of sabotage
A police source said Saturday that French investigators suspect sabotage caused a train derailment in northwest France after a fragment of rail was found on the track. At least 44 people were injured in the derailment that occurred a day earlier, including an 18-year-old woman "in a critical condition".
French police suspect train derailment was result of sabotage
A police source said Saturday that French investigators suspect sabotage caused a train derailment in northwest France after a fragment of rail was found on the track. At least 44 people were injured in the derailment that occurred a day earlier, including an 18-year-old woman "in a critical condition".
French police investigate suspected sabotage in train derailment
A police source said Saturday that French investigators suspect sabotage caused a train derailment in northwest France after a fragment of rail was found on the track. At least 44 people were injured in the derailment that occurred a day earlier, including an 18-year-old woman "in a critical condition".
Trump says unified Ireland ‘would be fantastic' during Dublin trip
US President Donald Trump on Saturday said a unified Ireland would be “fantastic" during a weekend visit to a major tournament at his Irish golf course. The two-day trip to Ireland is the latest example of how the US leader blends his official duties with his personal interests.
Trump meets Ireland's leaders in Dublin before heading to his golf club
US President Donald Trump landed in Ireland on Saturday for talks with Ireland's leaders and a major tournament at his oceanfront golf club in Doonbeg. The weekend visit is just the latest example of how the US leader blends his official duties with his personal interests.