Israel’s Arrest of Journalist Abed Abu Shehadeh Raises Concerns
Abed Abu Shehadeh, a Palestinian citizen of Israel, was detained without being charged with a crime, raising concerns that the domestic security service is overstepping its authority.
Armed robbers flee Paris De Beers store on motorcycles after jewellery heist
Four black-clad individuals sped away from De Beers jeweller in Paris's second arrondissement Thursday morning after stealing hundreds of thousands of euros worth of luxury goods at gunpoint. Police are searching for tho
Ukraine meldet erneut Einschränkungen bei Starlink
Militäreinheiten hätten „erhebliche Beeinträchtigungen“ verzeichnet, ähnlich wie bei den im Oktober durchgesetzten Geschwindigkeitsbegrenzungen, sagte der ukrainische Präsident.
Raging Trump appears to forget he’s still the boss with post on ‘huge CARAVANS’ from Mexico
Trump’s social media post prompted by segment on ‘Fox & Friends’
In China’s Spy Operations, Romance Can Be a Long Game
Jensen Huang’s affair with a woman U.S. officials say is a Chinese spy has drawn attention to the role of intimate relationships in espionage.
Migrant caravan sets out from southern Mexico bound for US after midterms
Many migrants stranded in southern Mexico say the Democrats' win in Congress has given them new hope of entering the US.
On Dakar’s Packed Beaches, Africa Welcomes Its First Youth Olympics
The 2026 Youth Olympic Games are taking place in Senegal, where the beaches and streets are teeming with sports fans and fitness fanatics.
Armed robbers flee Paris De Beers store with goods worth hundreds of thousands
Armed robbers stole hundreds of thousands of euros’ worth of luxury goods from a De Beers jewellery store in an upscale district of the French capital before fleeing on motorcycles, Paris police said on Thursday. The rob
ICRC 'currently classifying the highest number of armed conflicts since the Second World War
François Picard is pleased to welcome the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Mirjana Spoljaric. “You may consider war a human condition,” argues Spoljaric. “But brutality, barbarity, is not a huma
Slovenia: Red Bull human catapult sets two Guinness World Records
Two BASE jumpers made history in Trbovlje, Slovenia, after being launched into the sky from a 360-metre industrial chimney using what organisers describe as the world's largest human catapult.
France's social safety net: Can it afford to be so generous?
Created in the aftermath of World War II, France's social security system has become one of the pillars of French society, providing everything from healthcare and family benefits to pensions. But with an ageing populati
‘No war, no peace’: Can Iran break the deadlock with the US?
Sustainable stalemate or slow-motion strangulation? The current 'equilibrium' is inherently unstable, experts say.
Ukraine: Russian drone attack sparks major fire in Kyiv residential building
A Russian drone strike sparked a major fire at an apartment building in Kyiv, Ukraine, early on Thursday. Residents fled to safety as firefighters battled the flames and rescue workers helped people at the scene.
Ukraine: Russian drone attack sparks major fire in Kyiv residential building
A Russian drone strike sparked a major fire at an apartment building in Kyiv, Ukraine, early on Thursday. Residents fled to safety as firefighters battled the flames and rescue workers helped people at the scene.
Iran: Exiled journalists still repressed by regime
For many independent reporters, leaving Iran does not mean fully escaping the grasp of the Iranian state. The regime uses family members, bank accounts and the property they left behind to apply pressure across borders.
5 people shot in neighbourhood north of US White House
Five people were shot early Thursday in a trendy Washington, D.C., neighbourhood within walking distance of the White House, said police, who were responding to multiple locations. The shooter had not been caught, and th
ICRC 'currently classifying the highest number of armed conflicts since the Second World War'
François Picard is pleased to welcome the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Mirjana Spoljaric. “You may consider war a human condition,” argues Spoljaric. “But brutality, barbarity, is not a huma
Indonesia's VP resigns as his eligibility and academic credentials are questioned
Raka is the son of former President Joko Widodo. The Constitutional Court and the Supreme Court ruled last month that the documents that Raka submitted regarding his overseas education didn't meet election requirements.
Uzbekistan calls for shared early warnings and climate finance across Central Asia at COP31
The proposed framework also covers restoring degraded land and tackling dust storms as the region faces growing water pressure.
U.S. envoys meet with Putin in the Kremlin after Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi
Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff went to the Kremlin to brief Russian President Vladimir Putin and are scheduled to fly later to Ireland for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
UK court convicts 2 Iranian men of spying on journalists
A London court has found two Iranian citizens guilty of surveilling reporters for a Persian-language television station critical of Iran's goverment. One was also convicted of planning a violent attack against them.
Trump’s morning meltdown includes reminders he pays his taxes and false claims about presidential salary
‘THE DEMOCRATS ARE CORRUPT AND EVIL, and I am the exact opposite,’ the president wrote on Truth Social
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns over affair scandal after share price plunges
Board of directors announces executive’s fate after shares fell 10 percent in pre-market trading, knocking more than $350 billion off value of chipmaker powering global AI boom
Israeli Strikes on Gaza Hospital Kill 6 and Injure Dozens, Health Officials Say
The Israeli authorities said that Hamas had established a command center at the hospital complex. Hamas said the attack was “a heinous crime targeting a civilian medical facility.”
Hungary eases abortion rules as Peter Magyar announces wave of women’s rights reforms
The measures also include stronger protections for victims of abuse
Democrat roasted for blaming missing vote for Hegseth’s impeachment on traffic
‘I am genuinely and sincerely sorry. But, this is not the end — it is just the beginning,’ Rep. Melanie Stansbury said
Grandfather recounts dramatic rescue of baby boy who was buried alive
‘I hit my knees and I’m just crying,’ John Comer says of the moment when his grandson sat up
European Parliament urges Russia to return deported Ukrainian children
At least 20,651 cases of deported Ukrainian children have been confirmed, about 1.6 million remain under Russian occupation. During debates several MPs called Russia's policy towards Ukrainian children 'genocide'.
Cold War lessons for the AI age: how a US-China hotline could help stop a nuclear attack
The United States and China should set up a dedicated hotline to help reduce the risk of AI-induced nuclear attacks, analysts have said. The call came amid a fresh push by Washington to prioritise high-level talks on arm
For the love of French butter: 'Le beurre' spreading joy globally
French butter is having a moment! We dive into France's love of butter, the many rules that apply to "le beurre", how tourists are hauling back flavoured artisan butter as souvenirs, and how the French language has embra
Who is Alice Huang, the alleged Chinese spy linked to Nvidia's Jensen Huang?
Footage shows Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang alongside Alice Huang, a Chinese businesswoman at the centre of an alleged Chinese intelligence operation targeting him.
Trump heads to China amid Nvidia scandal: Will he get tougher on Beijing?
Outgoing Nvidia chief credited with easing US-China chip ties but personal scandal unlikely to upend next week's talks.
LIVE: Jensen Huang resigns as Nvidia CEO as affairs raise security concerns
Jensen Huang, 63, has resigned as chief executive of AI giant Nvidia, according to the company.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has resigned amid reports of a second affair with an executive.
Trial of more than 1,200 people accused of illegal gold mining opens in Conakry
The trial of more than 1,200 people charged with illegal gold mining opened in Conakry on Wednesday amid a recent crackdown on the practice. The defendants were arrested in Guinea's northeastern gold-producing region of
820,000 Sogo members at risk as department store, Chow Sang Sang hit by data breaches
Major Hong Kong retailers Sogo and Chow Sang Sang have disclosed separate data breaches after unauthorised parties accessed their systems, potentially exposing the personal information of customers, including that of up
Israeli strike on Gaza hospital kills six Palestinians, health ministry says
Witnesses say a missile hit a building containing the surgical wards and intensive care units at Nasser hospital, the largest in southern Gaza.
Ole Miss students who were harassed by white students speak out
Three Black University of Mississippi students who shared a now-viral Ring camera video of two white students making monkeylike sounds and gestures outside their front door say they only received an apology from one pers
Mississippi elects its first African American to US Senate since Reconstruction
Democrat Scott Colom defeated Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith to become Mississippi’s first Black US Senator since Reconstruction. His narrow victory, confirmed on November 11 after prolonged ballot counting, marks a
‘Horrific crime’: Gaza doctor killed as Israel expands war on healthcare
Israel's military campaign and mass detentions collapse Palestinian healthcare in Gaza and the West Bank.
France: Five men on trial for murder of anti-drug activist Amine Kessaci's brother
In France, the trial of five men accused of murdering the brother of anti-drug activist Amine Kessaci is under way. Amine Kessaci, originally known as an environmental activist, became a prominent figure in the fight aga
At least five injured in Washington, DC, shooting near Logan Circle
Authorities have issued a shelter-in-place order near scene of attack in US capital.
Feijóo wants to run Spain like a CEO. Not easy with far-right Vox on the board.
The center-right People's Party is casting itself as a business-like national manager, but a partnership with Vox threatens to push the PP in a more radical direction.
‘Constant fear’: lung patient’s long wait for transplant highlights urgent need
Raymond, 66, lived in constant fear of becoming a burden to his family in recent years as his lung disease, diagnosed 16 years ago, worsened, and he needed an organ transplant to survive. The pulmonary fibrosis patient s
Russell Brands Accounts Removed From Facebook and Instagram
Meta said it had disabled his accounts because of his rape conviction. His team announced the ban on X, whose owner, Elon Musk, continues to express support for Brand.
Trump says US does not ‘need a deal with Iran’
US President Donald Trump said Thursday that he was directing Vice-President J.D. Vance to focus completely on domestic anti-fraud efforts and not negotiations towards a deal to end war with Tehran. “We don’t need a deal
Huang powers and bankrolls AI revolution: Nvidia CEO caught between 'a rock and a very hard place'
Oliver Farry is pleased to welcome Bernard Benhamou, Secretary General of France's Institute of Digital Sovereignty. Benhamou examines the intersection of traditional espionage, geopolitical rivalry and the extraordinary
When should you leave for the airport? This app can tell you exactly when
Flighty will keep track of traffic conditions and public holidays that might affect your travel times, sending an alert 20 minutes before you need to leave.