Eurozone inflation jumps to 3.3% in August as energy prices surge
Eurozone inflation rose sharply in August, as energy prices climbed by more than 14% compared with a year earlier, according to Eurostat.
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Solar outpaces coal for the first time in China: How does Europe compare?
China has seen an explosive growth in its renewable installation, with coal's share in its energy mix edging down in recent years.
Russia targets Kyiv and its region for sixth consecutive night of attacks
At least nine people have been killed and 14 injured in Russian strikes on Ukraine overnight. Moscow targeted Kyiv and the wider region in the attack, hitting a railway depot in the Kyiv. Russia's defence ministry said it had also struck infrastructure in the Southern Odesa region. Russia has intensified strikes on the beleaguered Ukrainian cities in recent weeks disrupting the daily lives of mill...
Netanyahu's wife shares conspiracy claim that opposition leader knew of Oct 7 attacks in advance
As Israel prepares for what are expected to be close-fought parliamentary elections in October, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's wife Sara on Monday shared a conspiracy theory that centre-left opposition figure Yair Golan had advance warning of the Hamas-led October 7, 2023 attacks.
Netanyahu's wife shares conspiracy that opposition leader had early knowledge of Oct 7 attacks
As Israel prepares for what are expected to be close-fought parliamentary elections in October, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's wife Sara on Monday shared a conspiracy theory that centre-left opposition figure Yair Golan had advance warning of the Hamas-led October 7, 2023 attacks.
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Carney’s Liberals sweep 3 special elections in Canada as voters back his stand against Trump
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals swept three special elections in a result that showed voters backing Carney for standing up for Canada against U.S. President Donald Trump
Burnham chairs cabinet meeting before first statement to MPs as prime minister – UK politics live
PM will tell Commons he wants to unlock ‘positivity’ after a summer of policy announcements and improved poll ratingsThe long-term cost of borrowing for the government has reached a 28-year high, Julia Kollewe reports on the business live blog.Andy Burnham has been chairing cabinet. Here are pictures of some of the ministers arriving in Downing Street before the meeting started. Continue reading.....
UK-Philippines troop deal to boost Nato’s South China Sea reach
A proposed troop access pact between the Philippines and Britain is the latest sign of Manila’s aim to draw in more European and other powers sharing similar concerns about security in the South China Sea and the continuous flow of goods along the vital waterways. The visiting forces agreement would allow troops from both countries to train and operate temporarily on each other’s soil, a move anal...
Former gang member found guilty of murdering rapper Tupac Shakur
A jury found Duane “Keffe D” Davis guilty of orchestrating the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur, finally bringing a measure of resolution to a case that had gripped hip-hop fans and lingered in the public imagination for decades. Davis could be sentenced to life in prison following that verdict. FRANCE 24's Wassim Cornet tells us more about the verdict.
Subdivided-flat registration rate at 42.5% as ‘early bird’ phase deadline passes
Property-ownership complications and low public awareness have slowed landlords’ registration of Hong Kong subdivided flats under new housing regulations, industry observers have said, after the government received only 42.5 per cent of the applications expected in the first phase. Monday marked the deadline for the initial six-month “early bird” registration phase under the Basic Housing Unit Ord...
As Chinese chipmakers snap up local gear, self-sufficiency drive faces commercial test
Chinese chipmakers are setting increasingly aggressive targets to source production equipment locally, adding pressure on domestic toolmakers to come up with machines that are reliable in the exacting environment of high-volume wafer production. Several new wafer fabrication plants, or fabs, in the country were setting explicit localisation targets, according to Jie Chen, chairman of Britech Semic...
Idaho is building a $20.8 million wildlife highway crossing to help deer migrate under a busy highway without losing lives
The Rocky Point Wildlife Underpass, located in southeast Idaho, is on track for completion this fall. This significant infrastructure project aims to enhance safety for both wildlife and motorists on US Highway 30. With three designated crossings and carefully constructed fencing, it showcases the collaboration of multiple state and conservation organizations. Additionally, Idaho is exploring othe...
Grand Canyon rescue operation still ongoing to find missing person after floods
Only one person remains missing after the flash flood that claimed two lives in the Grand Canyon - one of the most famous tourist attractions in the western United States. The force of the water destroyed much of the park's infrastructure, including the only water pipeline supplying the Canyon. Over 80 people were rescued over the weekend.
Football power struggle caused FIFA World Cup plan fallout, says Kushner
Investor Joshua Kushner blames football's 'political dynamics' for FIFA's leadership crisis involving Gianni Infantino.
Hong Kong school starts academic year without replacing head fired for swearing
A Hong Kong secondary school has begun the new academic year without a principal while authorities vet a replacement for the former head, who was fired for swearing at security guards during a Singapore study trip. Former lawmaker Edmund Wong Chun-sek, who is also a manager of San Wui Commercial Society Secondary School, said on Tuesday that the Education Bureau was currently conducting background...
Ryan Seacrest sells 40-acre Napa Estate for $18.5M after $22M asking price
In a notable real estate move, Ryan Seacrest has sold his stunning Napa Valley estate for eighteen point five million dollars. Spanning forty acres, this meticulously renovated property was purchased by him for fourteen million dollars in two thousand twenty. The estate showcases a sprawling ten thousand seven hundred fifty square foot main house, complete with exceptional amenities, signaling the...
Cigarettes are on the decline in the EU, but how popular are smoking and vaping still?
Despite the EU's goal of creating a "Tobacco-Free Generation" by 2040, more than 16% of people over 16 smoke and vape every single day. Who are the biggest smokers in the bloc?
Tankers attacked as Trump mulls new strikes in "little war" with Iran
Two oil tankers were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz as President Trump threatened further strikes on Iran, while downplaying the "relatively little" 6-month war.
Nepali principal saves 900 lives as deadly floods approached
Rajendra Dawadi, the principal of a school in Nepal’s Trishuli Valley, describes the moment he evacuated his school before the floods hit, saving the lives of 900 people.
Montenegro manhunt ends with Russian triple-murder suspect dead, police say
According to the interior ministry, the suspect, a 30-year-old Russian, shot dead three employees of a shooting range in Danilovgrad, close to the capital Podgorica.
French rail start-up Velvet gets green light to compete with SNCF on high-speed lines
A new French rail company has secured the first approval needed to launch high-speed services from Paris to cities including Bordeaux, Nantes and Angers, potentially bringing more choice and competition to some of the country’s busiest routes.
Florida clock restored after nearly a century outdoors in a painstaking 700-hour project
In Clearwater, Florida, a remarkable four-faced clock has undergone an impressive restoration, thanks to clockmaker David H. Boyd, who dedicated 700 hours to the project. He skillfully preserved the original dial and hands while integrating new clockworks. This iconic timepiece now proudly graces Cleveland Street again, bridging the city’s rich history with contemporary usability.
Global investors descend on China’s Shenzhen to ride wave of AI and robotics opportunities
Shenzhen, the southern Chinese city home to US-sanctioned telecoms giant Huawei Technologies and drone maker DJI, has seen an influx of investors and business leaders amid rising global interest in Chinese artificial intelligence and robotics. On Tuesday, the tech hub hosted investor conferences led by three international financial institutions – HSBC, UBS and Nomura – with AI, robotics and other ...
Russian drone and missile barrage kills at least 12 in Ukraine’s Kyiv
Russian attacks escalate as EU defence ministers meet in Ireland to discuss Ukraine air defence shortages.
Heavy monsoon rains submerge Islamabad roads and underground
Heavy monsoon rains have submerged roads and flooded houses in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, and Rawalpandi.
Japan's 10-year yield hits 3%, a first since 1996 as rate hikes dominate the G20
Japan's 10-year government bond yield touched 3% on Tuesday for the first time since 1996, part of a deepening global sovereign debt sell-off, while US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent used the G20 finance meeting to press Tokyo for faster rate hikes.
As war fears grow in Europe, Sweden plans mass burials for part of its people
Real body bags, a priest reciting last rites to fictional soldiers, and cold-storage stress tests reveal just how far Sweden is willing to go to prepare its defence.