Israel says senior Hamas member seized as strikes kill three during Gaza raid
Reports say the Israeli military carried out strikes after a raid by Israeli special forces and Israel-backed Palestinian militiamen was discovered.
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King Haakon VIII pledges an oath of allegiance to Norway's constitution as his father lies in state
King Haakon VIII has pledged an oath of allegiance to Norway's constitution in parliament
Tropical Storm Edouard strengthens as it bears down on Texas and Louisiana
First big storm of season could reach hurricane force and is expected to bring potentially heavy rains and floodingTropical Storm Edouard headed toward the US Gulf coast early on Tuesday and was expected to strengthen significantly – possibly reaching hurricane force – before bringing potentially heavy rains and flooding into parts of Texas and Louisiana.The storm was upgraded on Monday night from...
Explosive devices damage power lines near German coal plant
Improvised explosive devices were used on Tuesday to target power lines near a coal-fired power plant in Germany, with several electricity lines damaged and supply briefly interrupted, police and a grid operator said. Several makeshift bombs were found around 8am local time at the Preilack substation, which distributes power from the nearby Jaenschwalde plant that runs on lignite and also burns ru...
Explosive devices found near major power plant in Germany
Explosive devices have been found at an electrical substation in the eastern German state of Brandenburg, dpa has learned. Police said possible damage to a power line was discovered at around 8am local time on Tuesday at the facility in Turnow-Preilack, about 100km (62 miles) from Berlin. “Evidence is being secured,” a police spokeswoman said. “Bomb disposal experts are on site.” The objects found...
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Trump says US position on Falklands 'one of many' under review
The UK says Falkland islanders "are British with a right to determine their own future".
Notting Hill carnival returns to West London for 60th anniversary
Notting Hill Carnival returns for its 60th anniversary, celebrating British Afro-Caribbean culture with music, dancing and colourful costumes in west London.
Former British PM Keir Starmer to step down as MP and focus on 'international affairs'
Starmer, who was elected as MP for Holborn and St Pancras in May 2015, went on to become Labour leader in 2020, before leading the party to a landslide general election win in 2024.
European government bond yields surge to 15-year highs as sell-off deepens
A global bond sell-off has hit European debt markets, reflecting concerns about inflation, budget deficits and government debt.
Philippine capital’s ‘acutely unhealthy’ air due to Indonesian haze spurs warnings
Smoke from Indonesian wildfires blanketed Manila on Tuesday, turning fires nearly 2,000km (1,242 miles) away into a public-health warning for the Philippine capital and reviving concerns over Southeast Asia’s recurring transboundary haze problem. The haze, carried by southwesterly winds from fires in Kalimantan, the Indonesian part of Borneo, prompted health experts to urge people to wear N95 mask...
US trade official downplays Canada trade war: ‘It’s more their emergency than ours’ – live
‘There are no negotiations happening on trade right now,’ Jamieson Greer told PoliticoSign up for the US Breaking News emailUS Trade Representative Jamieson Greer downplayed the potentially disastrous impact of a trade war with Canada, telling Politico: “It’s more their emergency than ours.”“There are no negotiations happening on trade right now,” Green also told the website. Continue reading...
German police investigating reported explosives at Brandenburg power substation – Europe live
Police are investigating explosives found in Turnow-Preilack, near the coal-fired Jänschwalde power plantOver in Brussels, the European Commission is just starting its first midday briefing of the autumn.It opens with an announcement that Commission president Ursula von der Leyen will receive Nato’s Mark Rutte tomorrow. This comes amid growing scrutiny of Russia’s activities on the eastern flank. ...
What to know about the US primary election in Massachusetts
Competitive House races and a Senate showdown will put US Democrats’ progressive-moderate divide to the test.
Arctic emerges as new front in EU’s effort to cut dependence on Chinese critical raw materials
The EU’s growing dependence on the Arctic’s resources is forcing Brussels to view the region through the prism of economic security and supply chain resilience – but the rights and living conditions of indigenous and local communities could suffer.
US public libraries at ‘breaking point’ amid ideological attacks, report finds
PEN America study details verbal and physical threats to librarians, funding cuts and proliferation of book bansPublic libraries in the US are “at breaking point” because of an onslaught of political interference, harassment and ideological censorship, a new report published on Tuesday said.Book bans, cancelled story hours, attacks on librarians, funding cuts and the undoing of libraries’ independ...
China demands rights guarantee as US firm secures 100-year Venezuelan oil deal
China has demanded protection of its interests in Venezuela after a US-backed energy company was granted 100-year concessions covering oilfields previously operated by Chinese and Russian firms. “China-Venezuela cooperation is protected by international law and the laws of both countries. China’s legitimate rights and interests in Venezuela must be guaranteed,” foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiaku...
If a ‘great rebalancing’ is coming, will China really have to pay for it?
Michael Pettis says a great rebalancing is coming and China will pay for it. It’s strange how the man who insists that power decides who pays never tests his claim on Washington. The Beijing-based economist has been warning that a great rebalancing is coming since he published a book called The Great Rebalancing. That was in 2013. His latest Foreign Affairs offering? You guessed it: “A Great Rebal...
Norway's King Haakon pledges an oath of allegiance to the constitution as his father lies in state
Norway’s King Haakon VIII has pledged an oath of allegiance to the country’s constitution in parliament
Pakistan wins Indus waters battle at The Hague, but India threat remains
The Permanent Court of Arbitration says the treaty remains binding. But India has rejected the findings.
Schools resume classes in Congo’s Ebola epicenter despite concerns from parents and teachers
A new academic year has started across Congo despite concerns by parents and teachers that the country’s Ebola outbreak still poses risks to children in the epicenter
Expert warns of 'hotter summers, more wildfires, more drought and more floods'
One of the world's leading climate scientists has spoken to FRANCE 24 about the extreme heat events of this summer, and in the wake of the catastrophic flooding in Nepal, how other similar events are all but inevitable. Diana Ürge-Vorsatz is professor of environmental studies at the Central European University and vice-chair of the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.
Pakistan urged to declare femicide emergency amid surge in killings
The brutal killing of Pakistani media professional Hina Javed has caused uproar over violence against women.
In 1937, Pittsburgh built a 102-foot water tank that doubled as a park lookout
The historic North Park Observation Tower in Pittsburgh is poised to reopen its doors after being closed for years. A comprehensive restoration effort is underway, focusing on the beloved 1937 building and its staircase, while also enhancing the surrounding park area with fresh landscaping and improved accessibility. Funded by a mix of public and private investments, the landmark is anticipated to...
DRC: Ebola fears grow as children return to school
Parents fear school could fuel Ebola spread as authorities shift high-risk pupils to home learning.
Orbán-backed Brussels think tank MCC Brussels to close after funding cut
MCC Brussels, the Eurosceptic think tank established by Viktor Orbán’s government, is shutting down after losing its Hungarian state funding. Its director, Frank Furedi, resigned in protest, describing the decision to wind down the organisation as “unprofessional and childish.”
UK ex-PM Starmer to quit parliament, focus on ‘international affairs’
Britain’s former prime minister Keir Starmer, who stepped down as leader this summer after a tumultuous two years in power, announced on Tuesday he would quit parliament to focus on “international affairs”. In a statement on social media, Starmer said it was the “right time” to resign as the MP for the Holborn and St Pancras seat in London after 11 years, triggering a by-election. “It is now time ...
Improvised explosive devices found near German power plant, police say
According to media reports, a key installation near the Jänschwalde coal plant in Brandenburg was repeatedly targeted with rockets, which emergency crews later found and defused.