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'I never imagined my father was a Nazi': Born in a German-run 'baby factory'

Two trainloads of children, some of them born in Nazi-run "Lebensborn" maternity homes, were brought from Germany to Commercy in eastern France in 1946. One of them was Édith Pagot.

France 2412 minutes ago
Diplomacy

How does Iran view shift in US approach after JD Vance ordered away?

Washington believes maritime blockade, overland border disruptions, air restrictions and isolating sanctions are working

Al Jazeera13 minutes ago
Politics

Nearly €20m in cash found buried, hidden in Hungary corruption case

Hungarian authorities investigating a former minister for corruption say they uncovered a trove of hidden cash.

Politico21 minutes ago
Society

USA: All passengers survive after tanker hits docked river cruise ship in New Orleans

A portion of the Mississippi River remains closed after a collision between an oil tanker and a riverboat forced a chaotic river rescue in Louisiana. Story by Caitlin Brown.

France 2422 minutes ago
Health

Spain vs England: UEFA Nations League – predictions, how to watch, teams

Spain, who are unbeaten in their last 43 competitive meetings, host England in Madrid on Sunday.

Al Jazeera34 minutes ago
Climate

Choking fires, deadly heat and devastating floods: 2026 in extreme weather

People around the world have contended with unprecedented weather events and their fatal effects caused by the climate catastrophe After the world’s hottest summer since records began in 1850, the death toll from extreme

The Guardian37 minutes ago
War

Russian casualties ‘reach 450,000’: What that means for the Ukraine war

Leaked Russian records reveal a war toll that falls hardest on older men, poorer regions and foreign recruits.

Al Jazeera40 minutes ago
Society

Green turtles move from ‘endangered’ to ‘least concern’ status

Green turtles have been reclassified from endangered to ‘least concern’ in global conservation rankings.

Al Jazeera44 minutes ago
Politics

How SAF successes in Sudan’s Kordofan could turn tide against the RSF

The SAF successes in Kordofan are seeing the battle against the RSF turn in favour of the Sudanese government.

Al Jazeera48 minutes ago
Health

Pope Leo XIV continues trip through South America as health authorities keep watch

The huge crowds turning out to see the 71-year-old pontiff have prompted heightened fears among health authorities in Latin America, which has seen a surge in measles cases this year.

Euronews49 minutes ago
Society

Turkey detains 6 over deadly steel blast that killed 17

Six people were arrested overnight after a huge blast at a steel plant near the western city of Izmir killed 17 workers, with grieving families waiting on Tuesday to receive their loved ones’ bodies for burial. Onlookers

South China Morning Post57 minutes ago
Society

Ethiopia blames Egypt, Eritrea for Tigray attacks

Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of leading TPLF attacks in Tigray, with Egypt providing logistical support.

Al Jazeera1 hour ago
HealthWar

Inside Ethiopia's war: Rare access to a hospital treating victims of renewed fighting

Ethiopia's renewed conflict is taking an increasing toll on civilians, with humanitarian organisations reporting a rise in casualties. In the Amhara region, FRANCE 24’s correspondent Tom Canetti was granted rare access t

France 241 hour ago
SocietyHealth

Who are the 'street medics' showing up at protests around the world?

From treating tear gas exposure to tending to injuries, street medics have become an increasingly common sight at protests all over the world. But who exactly are they and when did they start showing up at demonstrations

France 241 hour ago
Culture

U2 releases first new studio album in a decade, 'Caranaval de Luz'

U2 just released a new album after nine years of no new content. And fans are already rocking out to the new songs. Details on the Irish rock band’s comeback by Ophelie Jacobson.

France 241 hour ago
CultureHealth

'We're still standing': King Charles jokes with Elton John in birthday clip

King Charles appears in a special edition of the singer's "Elton John's Rocket Hour" to celebrate 50 years of The King's Trust and the musicians who have supported the monarch's youth charity.

ABC News1 hour ago
War

Trump-Xi-Putin trilateral meeting at APEC: What to expect

A nuclear treaty and the US's war on Iran are among priority topics for China, Russia and US leaders.

Al Jazeera1 hour ago
PoliticsSociety

Hong Kong rail giant warns of cash crunch despite Northern Metropolis land grant

Hong Kong’s MTR Corporation has warned that it will face significant cash flow pressures over the next few years, even with the government’s grant of eight new sites for developing the Northern Link rail project in the N

South China Morning Post1 hour ago
Technology

Microsoft services fully restored after global outage

Microsoft said on Saturday that services had fully recovered across Teams, Outlook and its other products, ending a global outage that crippled online communications ‌for businesses and governments for over 24 hours.

CBC1 hour ago
Politics

Andy Burnham accuses Tories of ‘burning bridges’ with EU over Brexit

The prime minister’s remarks in recent weeks have fuelled questions about the prospect of the UK returning to the EU

The Independent1 hour ago
War

Inside Sudan: The war the world ignored where ‘nowhere is safe’

Sudan’s brutal civil war is causing the largest humanitarian, displacement and hunger crisis in the world right now – the UN has warned of genocide, but it has been ignored. Bel Trew and Mohammed Amin report from the fro

The Independent1 hour ago
Politics

As Apec looms, China’s Shenzhen wraps up preparations for its toughest stress test ever

Drones are banned, security cameras bristle at intersections and some residents have been asked to vacate their homes as the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen counts down to the Apec meetings. Thousands of government off

South China Morning Post1 hour ago
Society

17,000 Hong Kong Disneyland ticket QR codes stolen, online sales suspended

Hong Kong Disneyland Resort has reported to police the theft of 17,000 ticket QR codes from its online ticketing system and suspended sales through its website, the South China Morning Post has learned. A source said on

South China Morning Post1 hour ago
War

What is happening in Sudan? The civil war the world forgot

The conflict in Sudan has been described as a war on civilians – and the facts are devastating

The Independent1 hour ago
Diplomacy

China, South Korea vow to deepen ties at Apec summit as Seoul pushes North Korea talks

China and South Korea have agreed to use next week’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Shenzhen to advance bilateral ties, according to their top diplomats. The pledge by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and hi

South China Morning Post1 hour ago
War

Three killed in Russia as Ukraine claims US floated NATO membership option

Zelenskyy says the US asked for the first time whether Kyiv would cede land to Moscow in exchange for the NATO bid.

Al Jazeera1 hour ago
War

US has floated Ukraine ceding Donbas for Nato membership, Zelensky says

The Ukrainian president says US envoys touted the exchange as part of efforts to end the war with Russia.

BBC1 hour ago
War

Ukraine: Zelenskyy says security deal could go to referendum

The US has broached the idea of Kyiv giving up the Donbas region in exchange for NATO membership, the Ukrainian president said.

Deutsche Welle1 hour ago
Society

US ground stop live: UK hit by flight delays as thousands stranded despite FAA order being lifted

Over 9,000 flights in the US were delayed on Friday

The Independent2 hours ago
Society

Hungary seizes millions in cash found buried in forests amid corruption investigation

Investigators uncovered large amounts of cash hidden in a variety of spots: buried in forests, concealed in agricultural buildings and warehouses, stashed inside residential properties and stored in a high-value safe in

Euronews2 hours ago
Society

Watch: Cruise ship overturns after collision with tanker in New Orleans

Around 130 people were rescued from a cruise ship after it was struck by a tanker while docked in New Orleans, Louisiana on Friday.

BBC2 hours ago
Society

Oil tanker on fire after hitting mine in Strait of Hormuz

Tankers in recent weeks have attempted to navigate what were described as unauthorised routes in the waterway

The Independent2 hours ago
Politics

Trump to meet Putin and Xi in China next week for historic meeting, White House confirms

The White House says the leaders will discuss nuclear disarmament and the war in Iran

The Independent2 hours ago
War

New facilities in Laos and Cambodia: Is China expanding its military presence in Southeast Asia?

China has been growing its economic relationships in Southeast Asia. Now new military facilities in Laos and Cambodia are causing smaller countries to worry China's military networks are also expanding.

Deutsche Welle2 hours ago
Politics

Zelenskyy says a new European security framework floated by US could benefit Putin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the U.S. has raised the idea of a new postwar security framework for Europe

The Independent2 hours ago
Society

Half a million people gather for an open-air mass by Pope Leo in Peru

Pope Leo said it was a "joy to be back" in his second home of Chiclayo, where he made his name as a bishop. This is the latest stop on his South America tour, the very tour that saw fears of cancellation after the Pope u

France 242 hours ago
Society

Eight sentenced to jail over Nurmagomedov-Dvalishvili Abu Dhabi hotel brawl

A brawl broke out between the two MMA fighters and their teams inside a hotel before a wrestling event.

Al Jazeera2 hours ago
Technology

Microsoft confirms services fully restored after major global outage

Microsoft stated that the disruption was due to a ‘technical issue not related to cyber or AI agents’

The Independent2 hours ago
TechnologyHealth

Microsoft's widespread outages caused global chaos, including in the healthcasre industry

Microsoft says it is seeing improvements in its service availability after an hours-long disruption knocked out its platforms including Outlook and Teams. The outage has affected hundreds of millions of people across the

France 242 hours ago
War

Ukraine, Russia race to build military satellite networks as war rages on

Kyiv seeks to break reliance on Starlink as Moscow develops its own satellite constellation for military communications.

Al Jazeera2 hours ago
Culture

Latest news bulletin | November 14th, 2026 – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this November 14th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Euronews2 hours ago
Sport

France fend off South African comeback to clinch long-awaited win in Paris

Twenty-one years after last beating the Springboks in Paris, Les Bleus held out for a 21-19 win over the world champions on Friday after a nailbiting finale. Antoine Dupont and company are now one step away from reaching

France 242 hours ago
PoliticsWar

Trump’s diesel deal with Putin is a shambles. Here’s why it was always destined to fail

The US president touted his diesel deal with Russia as a way to bring down energy prices ahead of the midterms. But a month on, US voters are yet to see any benefits and Europe and Kyiv are enraged, writes James C. Reyno

The Independent2 hours ago
WarPolitics

Burkina Faso issues arrest warrants for around 20 people, including journalists

The warrants target exiled journalists, activists, an ex-minister, and former military officers who face several terrorism-related charges.

Africanews2 hours ago
PoliticsSociety

Fake Toyota airbag recall notices circulating on WhatsApp, Hongkongers warned

Hong Kong residents have been warned about fake vehicle airbag safety recall messages circulating widely on WhatsApp, with the Chinese-language notices bearing the Transport Department’s name. A department spokesman said

South China Morning Post2 hours ago
War

US suggested Ukraine could give up Donbas for NATO membership, Zelenskyy says

"This was the first time this had been raised," the Ukrainian president told reporters.

Politico2 hours ago
War

What’s next for Ukraine-Russia peace talks as war approaches fifth year?

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, who is also President Donald Trump's son-in-law, brokered talks this week between delegations from Moscow and Kyiv

The Independent2 hours ago
Politics

Hungarian authorities uncover $20m during probe of Orbán-era minister

Prime Minister Péter Magyar promised a sweeping anti-corruption drive after ousting Orbán in April.

BBC2 hours ago
War

US floats Ukraine ceding land to Russia in exchange for NATO membership: Zelenskyy

Putin has indicated that Russia will not back down on territorial demands to control parts of Ukraine and has rejected the idea of foreign peacekeeping troops being deployed in the country.

Euronews3 hours ago
Elections

South Sudan postpones first-ever national elections until February

The vote, first expected in 2022, will now be held on February 11, according to the country's election commission.

Al Jazeera3 hours ago
War

US proposed Ukraine cedes Donbas in exchange for joining NATO, Zelensky says

President Zelensky said the US had proposed ceding Ukraine's eastern city of Donbas to Russia, in exchange for Ukrainian membership of NATO, following the latest round of peace talks in Abu Dhabi this week. He reiterated

France 243 hours ago
Science

SpaceX's Starship encounters problems during 15th test flight

Elon Musk’s SpaceX successfully launched its Starship, the world's largest spaceship, into orbit where it should release 15 satellites for its Starlink network. A few minutes after lift off however, the rocket's booster

France 243 hours ago
Technology

Can Nvidia survive without tech titan Jensen Huang?

The Financial Times says computing giant Nvidia has approached Rene Haas, CEO of British chip designer Arm, in its search for a potential successor to Jensen Huang. Huang resigned after his affair with an alleged Chinese

France 243 hours ago
Society

France's school principals say threats and violence have become unbearable

Headteachers gathered across France this Friday, to demonstrate their frustration after nearly two months of student protests that have blockaded high schools. Many of the teachers support the students, but say they feel

France 243 hours ago
Society

France protests for fifth Saturday against living costs and heavy-handed policing

Different causes are set to come together for one march in Paris this Saturday. Campaign groups, students and Yellow Vest protesters are due to join forces in the capital, bringing together demands on wages, education an

France 243 hours ago
Technology

US nationwide flight ground stop: "Our routers got overloaded with data"

On Friday, the Federal Aviation Administration issued a rare nationwide ground stop. More than 8,200 flights, or over 31% of those scheduled in the United States, were canceled. The ground stop lasted nearly five hours a

France 243 hours ago
Society

Sabalenka crashes out of season-ending WTA Finals after losing to Svitolina

World number two Sabalenka's season came to a disappointing end after she failed to reach the WTA Finals semifinals.

Al Jazeera3 hours ago
Health

How Chinese custom ‘chong xi,’ or ‘clashing with joy,’ can counteract misfortune

In ancient China, when a man became seriously ill, his family might arrange a wedding for him in an attempt to drive away the disease. The custom is called chong xi, literally translated as “clashing with joy”. Its ratio

South China Morning Post3 hours ago
Elections

Wearing briefs boosts erectile dysfunction risk, 26,000-man study in China finds

From A-list underwear campaigns to everyday wardrobe staples, tight briefs are often hailed as the ultimate symbol of masculine appeal. However, a major new study out of China suggests that choosing tight underwear over

South China Morning Post3 hours ago
WarDiplomacy

Finland rejects reported Russian demand to leave NATO as part of peace talks

"This is absolutely outrageous to even suggest such a thing," Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen said.

Politico3 hours ago
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