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Messi retires from international football

Argentina great Lionel Messi announces his retirement from international football, saying it was a decision that "hurt" but he understands "the time has come".

Nepal deadly floods: FRANCE 24 report – on the ground with survivors

Nepal deadly floods: FRANCE 24 report – on the ground with survivors

France 24

In Nepal, after the deadly flood, another ordeal begins for the survivors: finding shelter, food, and simply the means to survive. While rescue workers continue searching for possible survivors, those who escaped the disaster are trying to rebuild their lives, despite the threat of another flood. FRANCE 24's special correspondents visited Sinchaur in the Nuwako district – one of the villages hit b...

Built in 1928, this $5.8M Dallas castle is now going to auction

Built in 1928, this $5.8M Dallas castle is now going to auction

Times of India

The Château des Grotteaux mansion is set for auction after nearly a year on the market, with bids starting at around two million dollars—significantly lower than its original asking price. This enchanting Dallas property features modern updates while maintaining its fairy-tale charm. The auction will conclude on September twenty-ninth, targeting buyers who cherish distinctiveness over mere histori...

In Northern Cyprus, families wait for news of passengers from sunk ferry

In Northern Cyprus, families wait for news of passengers from sunk ferry

France 24

Seven people have died after a passenger boat capsized in Northern Cyprus. 267 people were on board and 23 are still missing. The boat capsized just a few miles off Kyrenia Port in northern Cyprus - a territory occupied by Turkey but not internationally recognised. The ferry has now completely sunk - and the company that operates it says it is "deeply saddened by the tragic accident". It says a ho...

In flood-hit Philippines, ‘out of touch’ Marcos slammed for private birthday serenade

In flood-hit Philippines, ‘out of touch’ Marcos slammed for private birthday serenade

SCMP

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr’s birthday serenade for his wife might have been a private gesture, but as floodwaters overwhelmed much of Luzon – the country’s largest and most populous island and home to the capital Manila – a viral clip of him singing became a public-relations crisis. Observers told This Week in Asia that Marcos’ celebration of his wife, Marie Louise “Liza” Araneta-Ma...

Border area between Nepal and China where 33 Australians are missing still almost entirely cut off

Border area between Nepal and China where 33 Australians are missing still almost entirely cut off

The Guardian

Majority of missing Australians were near Gyirong Port minutes before impact. Rescuers say the area is now destroyed, covered in metres of silt and debrisGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIt has been almost a week since the catastrophic floods in Nepal and not even a vehicle can get into the area where the majority of missing Australians were last heard from.Gyirong Port, ...

Met Gala exhibition honoring John Galliano is cancelled after backlash

Met Gala exhibition honoring John Galliano is cancelled after backlash

The Guardian

Fashion designer was convicted of hate crime by French court in 2011 after series of racist and antisemitic remarksThe controversial fashion designer John Galliano announced on Monday that an exhibition honoring his work that New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art had scheduled to open for the upcoming spring’s Met Gala is not going to go forward.The museum’s decision to honor Galliano, who was con...

With no clear contender, "everyone thinks they have a shot"' at succeeding to Macron

With no clear contender, "everyone thinks they have a shot"' at succeeding to Macron

France 24

There are eight months left until the next french Presidential election, politicians are ramping up their campaigning, with interviews, meetings and public statements. As it gets closer, more and more candidates are vying for a spot on the starting line. For now, far-right candidate Marine Le Pen is topping the polls - what is unknown is who she will be facing in the second round. FRANCE 24's Marc...

France's politicians look to close gap with far right ahead of key election

France's politicians look to close gap with far right ahead of key election

France 24

With eight months until the next french Presidential election, politicians are ramping up their campaigning, with interviews, meetings and public statements. But who exactly will run has yet to be decided. The centre-left socialists and Place Publique parties will hold a primary in October to elect one candidate, as to not dilute the vote. While centrist and centre-right candidates are also having...

India rejects ruling on water-sharing treaty with Pakistan by international court

India rejects ruling on water-sharing treaty with Pakistan by international court

SCMP

India must uphold a water-sharing treaty with ⁠Pakistan it suspended amid bilateral tensions and must limit work on a hydroelectric plant it is building in the Kashmir region, the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague said on Monday. India in April last year suspended the treaty ‌that ensures water supply to 80 per cent of Pakistani farms, after India identified as Pakistani two of three ass...