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Israeli air strikes on Gaza kill at least five people: Report

Israel escalates its attacks across the Gaza Strip in recent days despite a US-brokered 'ceasefire'.

France targets Shein and Temu with new fast fashion levy

Starting this week, France will charge a penalty on cheaply made clothing sold by ultra-fast fashion retailers, with the fee reaching nearly €20 per item by 2030. Aimed at platforms like Shein, Temu and AliExpress, the levy follows a June law targeting disposable fashion's environmental toll, though rival brands like H&M and Zara are exempt.

Nepal floods 'unprecedented', requires new 'engineering approaches, risk-sensitive urban planning'

Genie Godula is pleased to welcome Dr. Basanta Raj Adhikari, Director of the Center for Disaster Studies at Tribhuvan University’s Institute of Engineering. He describes the disaster as an illustration of the limits of conventional prevention in the Himalayas. With flood velocities estimated at 170 to 180 kilometres per hour and hazards ranging from ice and snow avalanches to glacial lake outburs...

Auchtertool village of 200 homes faces huge data centre plan, sparking 1,600 objections

Residents of Auchtertool, Fife, are fighting plans for the world’s second-largest data centre, which would cover more than 100 football pitches beside their 200-home village. More than 1,600 objections have been lodged, while locals fear the vast development could transform their quiet rural community and bring concerns over noise, heat, flooding and wildlife.

A New Jersey town agreed to spend $13.4 million to preserve 50 acres once eyed for dense housing

In an impactful move, Denville Township has acquired seventeen acres dedicated to an essential land preservation effort, shielding around fifty acres from encroaching residential developments. This initiative also includes a plan to add thirty-three more acres by October 2026, ultimately creating a welcoming public park and safeguarded natural area to maintain Denville's unique heritage and ecolog...

Michigan's AQI hit 616 as Ontario wildfire smoke crossed into the US

Argentina legend Lionel Messi retires from international football

Messi led Argentina to World Cup glory in 2022, but his side lost 1-0 to Spain in the 2026 final.

Lionel Messi says he is retiring from the Argentina national soccer team

Lionel Messi played in six World Cups and led Argentina to win the tournament in 2022 in Qatar.

Argentina great Lionel Messi announces retirement from international football

The decision comes shortly after the death of his father, Jorge Messi, which prompted the former Barcelona player to consider his future.

‘Uncertainties’ rising: Xi calls for stronger cooperation in meeting with Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping met at the SCO summit. They discussed strengthening bilateral ties and international regional issues. Cooperation in artificial intelligence and digital innovation was also a key topic. Russia proposed making the bilateral visa-free regime permanent for Chinese citizens. The leaders also touched upon the Ukraine conflict during thei...

Central bar packed as Hongkongers aim to raise HK$50,000 for Nepal flood relief

Around a hundred patrons packed a bar in Central on Monday night to raise funds for victims of catastrophic flash floods and mudslides in Nepal, as members of Hong Kong’s Nepalese community rallied to support relief efforts for their homeland. The death toll in Nepal had risen to 919 as of 1pm on Monday, with 4,247 people still missing, Chinese state broadcaster CCTV reported. The disaster struck ...

Latest flare-up between US and Iran bring conflict's lull to an end

Iran's foreign minister has accused Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu of tricking the United States into war with the Islamic Republic. Over six months into the conflict, there appears to be no end in sight. This after the US struck sites in Iran, prompting Tehran to respond. An April ceasefire brought an end to intense fighting, but sporadic attacks have continued over the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran's cl...

Why the Baltics are pushing back against new fears of a Russian attack

Officials across NATO’s eastern flank say there is no evidence of an imminent Russian attack, even as they strengthen their defences and warn that Moscow’s campaign of sabotage and provocations against Europe is intensifying.

YouTube's new 'exposure-based' model counts hovering over video as a view

YouTube's new "exposure-based model" counts a view from the first frame, across shorts, long-form videos, podcasts and livestreams, inflating creators' headline numbers without changing how much they actually get paid.

Fog of flood: Nepal’s disaster raises a Himalayan question for China

Martin County protects 2,000 acres through conservation sales tax

🔴 Lionel Messi retires from Argentina national team after 21 years

'It hurts': Lionel Messi retires from Argentina national team after 21 years

Lionel Messi said on Monday he is retiring from international football after leading Argentina to a second successive World Cup final in July.

Lionel Messi retires from Argentina national team after 21 years

Lionel Messi said on Monday he is retiring from international football after leading Argentina to a second successive World Cup final in July.

New AI models pose growing threat to the global economy, Bailey warns

The Bank of England governor wrote that jurisdictions need to strengthen cybersecurity and enhance preventive measures to correct vulnerabilities that can have a dangerous impact on the global economy.

Canberra's zoo treats its residents to personnalised musical therapy

A music therapist in Australia has been playing for animals at Canberra's zoo for the last five years. It's a relaxing experience for animals and staff alike and the animals all react differently to the music played.

John Galliano exhibition at New York Met cancelled after backlash

The exhibition faced criticism over the British fashion designer's conviction for making antisemitic remarks in 2011.

Wild Beavers return to Norfolk after 500 years, have kits, spark new hopes

As Icelanders say no to resuming EU talks, what issues weighed in the election?

Iceland's voters rejected restarting negotiations to join the European Union in a referendum that pitted concerns about geopolitical stability against keeping national control of Iceland’s prized fisheries. Talks with the EU to join the bloc had begun after the 2008 financial crisis but had been ended by a Eurosceptic government. But why did Icelanders say no? FRANCE 24's Armen Georgian tells us m...

Spain blames Israel, Russia for spreading disinformation during Ceuta crisis

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said there were signs Russia and Israel had spread the disinformation over Spain's migration policy that triggered last month's rush of migrants into Ceuta, but no evidence of Moroccan ​involvement. Both Israel and Russia have denied their involvement. Over 72,000 migrants ‌irregularly crossed from Morocco into the tiny Spanish territory between July 30 and 31 ...