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Florida couple spent 41 years preserving a 1908 house; it is now a local historic landmark

In Oneco, Florida, the Johnson Helm House has earned the title of the first local historic landmark in the county. Built in 1908, this charming residence has been lovingly preserved by Margi and Pat Nanney for over four decades, keeping its unique architectural attributes intact. Their commitment has prevented modern alterations from obscuring its character, while this recognition emphasizes the a...

Florida set to execute 14th person this year with two more execution dates set

Harold Gene Lucas, 74, was convicted of killing a 16-year-old girl who rejected his advances and wounding her two friendsA Florida man convicted of killing a 16-year-old girl who rejected his romantic advances and wounding two of her friends was set to be executed Tuesday evening.Harold Gene Lucas, 74, was scheduled to receive a three-drug injection starting at 6pm at Florida state prison near Sta...

US strikes Iran as state media reports four killed at wedding party

US Central Command accused Iran of targeting commercial shipping and American service members deployed in the region.

Congress advances new bill to give US edge in open-source AI race with China

The US Congress on Tuesday advanced a new bill that seeks to establish American global leadership in open-source artificial intelligence, an area where China currently dominates, by promoting adoption of US open-source models and publicising risks associated with using their Chinese counterparts. The legislation was one of several proposals marked up in the US House of Representatives targeting Ch...

Lindsay Clancy Murder Trial: Matt Walsh denounces her online defenders; jury remains deadlocked

In the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, jurors remain unable to agree on a verdict. Matt Walsh, a conservative commentator, has openly criticized defenses aimed at portraying Clancy as a devoted mother. He argues that her maternal instincts do not absolve her from criminal culpability. While prosecutors assert that Clancy's actions were intentional, her defense is focusing on claims of postpartum p...

Zelenskyy warns airlines as Ukrainian drones target Russian airspace

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that Ukrainian drones will continue operating over Russia.

Deadly car bomb attack at Colombia police station

Deadly car bomb attack at Colombia police station

Australia news live: PM announces $600m package against drug-smuggling; Chanel Contos urges action on ‘manosphere’

Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia will step up its support to fight trans-national drug trafficking flowing through the Pacific, with a $600m package.Anthony Albanese announced the new investment at the Pacific Islands Forum in Palau, which aims to stop the contraband arriving in Australia.This is crucial, and the detail in any reform wi...

9/1: The Takeout with Major Garrett

Lindsay Clancy jury unable to reach unanimous decision on Day 4 of deliberations; Trump warns Iran not to retaliate after latest U.S. strike.

Palestinians mourn children killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City

Three Palestinian children were among four people killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza.

Germany blames Russia for airport drone incident, hits back with sanctions

Germany on Tuesday blamed Russia for an attempted "hybrid attack" involving an explosive-laden drone at a strategic airport last month and announced diplomatic counter-measures. The European Union expressed "full solidarity" with Germany, NATO assured that it would defend its members and countries including Britain, Estonia and Poland offered strong backing. Germany will close Russia's consulate i...

Global bond selloff deepens as US launches fresh attacks on Iran

Oil prices rose, stocks fell and bond yields spiked after the US launched fresh attacks on Iranian targets. Japan's 10-year bond yield hit 3% for the first time since 1996.  The deepening global selloff comes amid fears over rising inflation and concern over mounting government debt - which in the US has risen above 40 trillion dollars. Meanwhile, in the single-currency Eurozone, inflation rose to...

Burnham pledges to restore hope as he makes his House of Commons debut as UK leader

Prime Minister Andy Burnham faced lawmakers in the House of Commons on Tuesday for the first time since becoming U.K. leader six weeks ago, with wars in Europe and the Middle East weighing on his promise to kick-start the economy, ease the cost of living and oversee a radical redistribution of power from London to Britain's regions. FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks with Dr Martin Farr, Senior Lecturer...

Deported Milo Yiannopoulos says he is ‘ashamed’ of support for Trump

British far-right pundit breaks silence on ICE arrest and deportation and says he was ‘really, really terrified’Milo Yiannopoulos, the British far-right commentator who was arrested last week by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in Louisiana and deported to the United Kingdom, has broken his silence about the experience, saying that “for the first time I know what it feels like to...

Streamer Eyes Twitch Switch: Clavicular says he has a deal; fans debate Kick future

Clavicular says he plans to start streaming on Twitch within about a week and claims he has a deal with the platform. His comments have divided fans, with some expecting trouble on Twitch and others questioning the deal itself. His Kick channel remains active, so it is still unclear whether Twitch will replace Kick or become another streaming platform for him.

Police arrest 34 after deadly gang shootout in eastern Netherlands

Several foreign suspects were among those arrested, according to prosecutors.

Football: Europe's top clubs scramble for last-minute signings

The football transfer window is entering its final hours. After a lot of last-minute negotiations, Manchester City are reported to have reached an agreement with Chelsea to sign Argentinian midfielder Enzo Fernandez for 125 million pounds – the biggest fee in a 3.3 billion euro spending frenzy by the top clubs. Meanwhile Aston Villa have signed 18-year-old winger Ibrahim Mbaye from PSG for 55 mill...

UN slashes food aid for occupied West Bank and Gaza amid funding shortfall

International aid organisations are struggling for money as the United States has led a sharp cut in Western donations.

UK’s Burnham pledges to restore hope as he makes House of Commons debut as PM

Prime Minister Andy Burnham faced lawmakers in the House of Commons on Tuesday for the first time since becoming UK leader six weeks ago, with wars in Europe and the Middle East weighing on his promise to kick-start the economy, ease the cost of living and oversee a radical redistribution of power from London to Britain’s regions. On the day parliament returned from its summer break, Burnham said ...

Iranian state media announces numerous US strikes on the country

Iranian state television has reported numerous strikes on Iranian territory on Tuesday.

South Africans missing in Nepal's glacial flood

In tonight's edition, Africa Disaster Relief is looking for 6 South Africans who went missing in the deadly floods on the border  between Nepal and China. Also, South African illegal miners are undermining their own communities. And rising fuel prices are pushing Kenyans' shifts to electric vehicles. 

What’s driven the defence deal between Israel and Greece?

Two countries sign $3.5bn weapons agreement.

Australian police find meth hidden inside McMuffin breakfast sandwich

Police in Australia have charged a man after they found around 3.5 grams of methamphetamine hidden between the bacon and egg of a McDonald's McMuffin meal during a vehicle search.

Los Angeles theatre reopens after a 15-year, $40 million restoration

Israel says Hamas security chief captured as strikes kill four during Gaza raid

The Israeli military says it carried out strikes in Gaza City during a raid by special forces to capture the head of Hamas's internal security service.