Former NSW Liberal MP Rory Amon found guilty of raping 13-year-old boy
The 37-year-old was convicted in the state’s supreme court months after a different jury failed to reach a verdict on the same charges Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A former NSW Liberal pol
ExxonMobil sues EU over rules forcing oil giants to invest in carbon storage
US oil giant ExxonMobil is challenging EU rules requiring fossil fuel producers to help fund carbon storage infrastructure, in a legal battle that could undermine Brussels’ efforts to make the industry pay for the energy
Indonesia’s upper house to pick new VP on December 2
Indonesia’s upper house of parliament will pick the country’s new vice-president on December 2, its speaker said on Friday, after the dramatic resignation of Gibran Rakabuming Raka, the president’s deputy and the son of
US faces losing measles elimination status next week as experts blame RFK Jr. for muted vaccine response
International health experts are meeting to assess whether the U.S. and Mexico have lost their measles elimination status
L’objectif de 1,5° de réchauffement est mort, mais personne ne veut l’enterrer
Les dirigeants présents à la COP31 s'attachent à cet objectif emblématique, même après que l'ONU et de nombreux scientifiques ont déclaré qu'il était impossible à atteindre.
Fierce competition sparks BMW lay-offs – and blowback for China’s rust belt
When massive lay-offs took place at BMW’s manufacturing base in northeast China – the German carmaker’s largest production hub worldwide – the entire city felt the shock. Starting from November 2, BMW Brilliance – a join
Guinea opens illegal gold mining trial, 1,200 people arrested
Guinea opened a trial over illegal gold mining on Thursday, November 12, after a crackdown on mineral extraction in the district of Siguiri. There was a ban on "unregulated and illegal" gold mining in the area where the
'No war, no peace' situation between US and Iran 'cannot continue', Iraqi FM says
In an interview with FRANCE 24, Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein said the "no war and no peace" situation in the region "cannot continue". He also said that closing all but two border crossings with Iran, as Washingto
Henry and Young shine as New Zealand thrash India by 244 runs
New Zealand trail India 2-1 and can no longer win the five-match series, but they can level it in Sunday's final game.
Microsoft scrambles to fix global outage affecting Teams and Outlook
Tech company ‘seeing positive results’ with efforts and says no indication problem was caused by cyber-attack Microsoft outage hits UK hospitals, GPs, schools and police Microsoft outage – live updates Tell us: have you
'Big development' in peace talks as Ukraine says Europe to join Russia negotiations
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and US envoy Jared Kushner said Thursday Europe would join the next round of talks with Russia, as Vladimir Putin indicated Moscow will not compromise on its hardline demands to end
Russia and Ukraine report overnight attacks amid US diplomatic push
Russia and Ukraine continue attacks as US efforts to broker a ceasefire struggle to make progress.
Five candidates confirmed for Gambia's presidential election
The Gambia’s electoral commission has confirmed five candidates for next month’s presidential election. They include incumbent Adama Barrow who is running for a third term despite initially promising not to do so. It’s n
Floreat gunman's daughter condemns 'entitled' father intent on control
Ariel Bombara delivers a devastatingly powerful apology for her father's actions at an inquest into the 2024 shooting murders of family friends Jennifer and Gretl Petelczyc.
Europeans overwhelmingly back creation of EU army amid fears of war with Russia
Europeans were more split on the development of more nuclear weapons in the continent
Nvidia investor slams Trump’s pick of Tim Cook to replace Jensen Huang: ‘I’m not sure he knows what AI does’
Wealth manager Ross Gerber dimisses Cook as ‘the guy who actually missed AI for Apple’ and suggests the chipmaker should make an internal appointment as it seeks a permanent successor to its inspirational founder
Winter 2026 travel tips: The best dates to fly and book hotels
Expedia's latest winter travel outlook report reveals the cheapest and most expensive dates to fly and book accommodation, when airports will be busiest and which destinations are seeing the biggest rise in demand.
Spectacular try helps England to Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup glory
England has been crowned Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup champion for a third time, defeating France 50-38 as Australia finished its campaign with a comprehensive victory in the third-place play-off.
European diesel prices stay high as global oil supply overtakes demand, IEA says
European diesel prices are still 77% above pre-war levels, the IEA said on Friday. Global oil supplies are expected to exceed demand in the fourth quarter as Gulf exports recover.
Iran showcases missiles as military targets US army radar in Bahrain
The Revolutionary Guards said on Friday that it had destroyed a US early-warning radar in the Gulf country, the first such claim in months.
China to encourage investment in Turkish renewable energy with $15bn solar and wind deal
Türkiye wants to sharply expand solar and wind power by 2040 and is seeking foreign investment to fund the work.
Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Club Kid' - Sex, drugs & sudden parenthood
A gay party promoter is suddenly faced with fatherhood in a familiar but engaging debut from Jordan Firstman, who ensures you'll be charmed and (nearly) moved to tears.
Malaysia turns to Turkey for warship missiles after Norway’s export freeze
Malaysia’s decision to pivot to Turkey for anti-ship missiles after Norway cancelled a procurement deal has offered it a way out of a costly setback, though analysts warn the episode has exposed its vulnerability to fore
History of the honeytrap: How spies have been using sex to obtain state secrets for decades
Jensen Huang’s ousting from Nvidia plunged the $4trn company into uncertainty - but it is not the first time that foreign intelligence has brought down powerful people by seduction
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Ex-Nvidia CEO Huang and US Commerce Secretary Lutnick summoned to testify before Congress
Huang's decision to exit Nvidia 33 years after founding the company came as reports emerged that he had had a relationship with an executive at the firm. He had already been facing scrutiny over reports of an affair with
El Salvador deploys armed robots to fight gangs in Haiti
El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele has released a video showing armed robots during an operation against gangs.
Microsoft's global outage extends into 2nd day, company not aware of malicious activity
Microsoft said in an update Friday that an hours-long outage was affecting a wide range of Microsoft 365 offerings that interact with its Exchange Online and email services. Services including Outlook, Teams and AI assis
Iran threatens unlimited response over Strait of Hormuz after US attack
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says it destroyed a US early-warning radar in Bahrain.
What we know about the global Microsoft outage
Microsoft has said the outage was not caused by a cyber-security incident, but efforts to fix the issues have so far been largely unsuccessful.
The SS United States has been sunk. Here’s how life will take over the world’s largest artificial reef
One of the world’s most famous ocean liners has been sunk off the coast of Florida
Darth Vader's lightsaber breaks Star Wars auction record by selling for nearly €4.5 million
Auctioneers estimated the on screen prop would sell for over $1m, but the lightsaber used by Darth Vader in the famous “I am your father” scene ended up selling for nearly $5m.
South African town divided over plan to fence in baboons
Now, a plan to move around 60 animals into fenced enclosures has split the community. Some residents say enough is enough. Others say the baboons should remain free.
Cairo Film Festival opens as Middle East war weighs on cinema
The 47th Cairo International Film Festival got underway on Wednesday in the Egyptian capital. The event brings together filmmakers, actors and other prominent figures from around the world. This year’s festival is taking
African beauty queens blocked from Miss Universe pageant by Trump’s travel ban
The US has partially suspended issuing visas for people from Zimbabwe and Zambia since January
Mystery surrounds Navy’s secret purge of entire nuclear submarine leadership team after collision
The Navy has quietly removed several top officers recently, breaking from its usual practice of public announcements
Toera's homecoming: Madagascar's slain king joins his ancestors after 129 years
In 1897, French colonial troops killed King Toera, ruler of Madagascar's powerful Sakalava kingdom of Menabe, and took his skull to Paris, where it remained hidden in a museum for more than a century. France returned the
Why is Trump saying ‘no deal necessary’ with Iran as he sidelines JD Vance?
The US-Iran war is trapped in an ongoing 'no war, no peace' situation, analysts say.
Amnesty criticises South Sudan, UN over failure to heed massacre warnings
Amnesty International said Thursday, November 12, that South Sudan and UN peacekeepers failed to act on warnings of a massacre that ended with more than 200 dead in March. The world's youngest country has been plagued by
Trump’s AI advisers scramble to track rogue AI cyberattacks on US infrastructure
The task force, a group of advisers, is expected to help shape the administration’s approach to AI as the technology rapidly advances
Why the UK wants to jail undersea cable saboteurs and why tougher punishment may not be enough
The United Kingdom is seeking tougher penalties for damaging critical underwater infrastructure, but industry insiders warn that stronger rules alone cannot prevent widespread disruption.
Microsoft outage explained: what went wrong and is your data at risk?
Governments, doctor surgeries and even rival AI firms have been caught up, and the episode is sharpening questions about Europe's reliance on a handful of US tech giants.
New Zealand workers say they were forced to ‘defecate in distribution aisles’ after bathroom breaks tracked by AI
Employees stage protest demanding guarantees for future
As world gripped by climate emergency, COP31’s empty chairs signal low ambitions
It is the recurring theme of every speech at the COP summits: the urgent need to act in the face of increasingly frequent climate disasters. Yet this year’s conference in Turkey seems to have little ambition, as reflecte
Dementia risk increases with number of cigarettes smoked per day
Researchers found that dementia risk increases with the number of cigarettes smoked per day, rising by 16% for those who smoke 10 a day and by 34% for those who smoke 20, compared with people who have never smoked.
South Africa's ANC backs Ramaphosa despite local election losses
Days after a drubbing at the ballot box, the leaders of South Africa's ruling African National Congress met to discuss the way forward. In last week's local elections, the party's vote share dropped by 15 points to just
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Exiled Kyiv political aide hospitalised after second Russian car bomb attack
This is the latest in a series of apparent assassination attempts inside Russia
Anthony Kwong destroyed Abby Choi’s things, discarded them with ‘pork bones’, court hears
The brother-in-law of slain Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung has admitted in court to destroying her personal belongings after her death and discarding them at his father’s behest together with what he believed to