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Three dead and at least three critically injured after minivan ploughs into pedestrians in Los Angeles

Authorities say the vehicle ended up under a food vendor’s ten

The Independent12 minutes ago
Diplomacy

US envoys to meet Putin and Zelenskyy separately after peace talks see some progress - Europe Live

US negotiators to meet Putin in Moscow, Zelenskyy in Dublin next Separately, I am also keeping an eye on Italy, with reports that several schools are being evacuated after receiving bomb threats by emails. According to R

The Guardian26 minutes ago
Society

Spain sees widespread disruption in first general strike for 14 years

Protests are also expected in the biggest cities less than three weeks before Spaniards vote in parliamentary elections.

BBC33 minutes ago
Politics

French journalist Christophe Gleizes marks 500 days in Algerian prison, as loved ones urge presidential pardon

French football journalist Christophe Gleizes was sentenced to seven years in prison by Algerian authorities, amid strained ties between Paris and Algiers.

Euronews48 minutes ago
Society

Tino Chrupallas Alleingang

Ein Video über Donald Trump bringt Tino Chrupalla in der eigenen Partei massiv unter Druck. Weil der AfD-Chef die US-Migrationspolitik als zu hart kritisiert, erntet er offenen Widerspruch von Alice Weidel und einen Rich

Politico58 minutes ago
Society

Tundu Lissu: After escaping the death penalty, what does his guilty verdict mean for Tanzania's democracy?

A treason trial could have meant death by hanging for Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu. Instead, he now faces four years in prison for incitement to unrest. Ban dissident voices truly be heard in the country?

Deutsche Welle1 hour ago
Politics

JFK’s grandson Jack Schlossberg slammed for hitting out at Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed

Jack Schlossberg claimed that his grandfather, President Kennedy, ‘ran on policy and took questions on religion’

The Independent1 hour ago
DiplomacyTechnology

Google in, but Nvidia out as US lines up Apec CEO Summit delegation: source

Representatives from Google and Boeing will be included in the United States’ business delegation at next week’s Apec CEO Summit in Shenzhen, the event organiser has confirmed. But a source familiar with the arrangements

South China Morning Post1 hour ago
War

Russia and Ukraine agree to a large exchange of prisoners of war, officials say

Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a large exchange of prisoners of war. U.S.-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi led to this decision, marking the biggest humanitarian release since the war began in 2022.

NPR1 hour ago
Society

Egyptian journalist's retrial adjourned as UN warns of 'assaults on press freedom'

Mada Masr editor-in-chief Lina Attalah is being tried on the charge of "publishing false news" and potentially faces imprisonment.

BBC1 hour ago
Politics

DR Congo: Tshisekedi signs new referendum law amid third-term fears

President Félix Tshisekedi has signed into law a measure easing the rules for holding constitutional referendums, sparking fears he could seek to extend his grip on power.

Africanews1 hour ago
War

Trump ‘Foot Soldier’ statue mocks his Vietnam draft deferment

An anonymous art collective called Secret Handshake has installed a golden statue of US President Donald Trump.

Al Jazeera1 hour ago
War

At least 300 schools evacuated in Italy after email bomb alerts

Italian PM Meloni says there is no danger as UK and Northern Ireland authorities also report 'bogus' alerts.

Al Jazeera1 hour ago
War

Russia-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi end with prisoner exchange agreement

The talks in the UAE capital were the first ⁠between the two warring sides since February.

Al Jazeera1 hour ago
DiplomacyPolitics

EU plans Doha defence talks to strengthen security ties with Gulf countries

EU Ambassador to Qatar Antonino Maggiore tells Euronews that Europe plans to strengthen defence cooperation with Qatar and the Gulf countries, as "every crisis brings opportunities," while also deepening political and ec

Euronews1 hour ago
Society

US man convicted after admitting he dismembered wife but denies killing her

A Virginia man has been convicted of murdering his wife, more than two years after she went missing.

Al Jazeera1 hour ago
Society

Austria tightens laws against spying to protect the international organizations it hosts

Austria has launched plans to tighten its espionage laws, which currently only ban spying against Austria itself

The Independent1 hour ago
ScienceTechnology

Has Europe managed to attract researchers escaping US academia under Trump? | Euronews Tech Talks Talks

Over the past year, Europe has tried to attract researchers who no longer feel comfortable working in the United States’ academic system under the Donald Trump administration due to budget cuts and policy shifts. But did

Euronews1 hour ago
Politics

Outcry after Taiwan asks mainland Chinese tourist to sign independence statement

A mainland Chinese tourist was asked to sign a declaration recognising Taiwan as an independent state to obtain an entry permit for the island, sparking controversy over Taipei’s entry requirements. Beijing condemned the

South China Morning Post1 hour ago
Society

Nintendo sells 5.2 million copies of ‘Zelda’ remake in four days

"The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time" is a complete recreation of the 1998 classic action-adventure game for the Nintendo 64.

The Japan Times1 hour ago
PoliticsSociety

UNICEF head Catherine Russell: 'We're all committed to the importance of children'

More than 50 countries, 20 non-governmental and philanthropic organisations and a series of multinational companies are pledging this week to put children's rights at the heart of their policies and actions. A pact is be

France 241 hour ago
Society

30 Japanese porn stars denied entry into Hong Kong, forcing adult expo’s cancellation

A large-scale adult entertainment expo billed as Hong Kong’s first has abruptly been cancelled after nearly 30 Japanese adult-video (AV) performers were refused entry upon arrival at Hong Kong International Airport. Orga

South China Morning Post1 hour ago
Politics

Burnham promises 10-year plan before Christmas recess

The British prime minister says his blueprint will be presented to the Commons by Dec. 17.

Politico1 hour ago
Climate

‘Climate crisis is outrunning us,’ UN chief Guterres says at COP31

Guterres says the world must fight harder, accuses the fossil fuel lobby of delaying climate action at critical talks.

Al Jazeera1 hour ago
Diplomacy

Can China help end ‘neither war nor peace’ Iran deadlock before Xi-Trump summit?

Iran has again pointed out the potential role of China in ending its “neither war nor peace” impasse with the United States and pledged concrete steps to deepen ties with Beijing ahead of an expected meeting between the

South China Morning Post1 hour ago
Diplomacy

ECB says Lagarde's exit will not delay the digital euro as Brussels negotiates the law

Christine Lagarde's early departure will not delay the digital euro, a European Central Bank official stated at the Web Summit in Lisbon, citing the pilot due next year and a pledge by Brussels to agree the law by the en

Euronews1 hour ago
Politics

Sheikh Hasina’s plan for return to Bangladesh fuels fears of renewed unrest

Former Bangladeshi prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s plan to return from exile in India could fuel renewed unrest and test Dhaka’s ability to maintain stability and pursue national reconciliation, analysts have warned. The

South China Morning Post2 hours ago
WarScience

Over 60% of women in German military are sexually harassed, study finds

More than half of all female Bundeswehr soldiers have already experienced sexual misconduct, a hidden-figure study shows, revealing up to five times more cases than officially reported.

Euronews2 hours ago
Climate

Aneto, one of southern Europe's largest glaciers, is melting away

Within a decade, one of the largest glaciers in southern Europe will have disappeared. Aneto, the highest peak of the Spanish Pyrenees, is melting at a spectacular rate. Its demise is another sign of global warming and h

France 242 hours ago
War

Patrick Bury: 'It’s going to cost a lot of money to repair the systems.'

Patrick Bury, Senior associate professor in warfare and counterterrorism at University of Bath, is our guest.

France 242 hours ago
Elections

Democrats lash out at no-show colleagues after Hegseth survives impeachment push

‘People should have gotten their raggedy selves up these steps to vote,’ said California Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove after resolution against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fails to pass

The Independent2 hours ago
War

Hundreds of Italian schools hit by threats in suspected bomb hoax

Emails containing the false warnings were sent to schools in Rome, Naples, Vicenza, Florence, Pisa, Trieste and other Italian cities, officials say.

BBC2 hours ago
Health

Croatian MP Seeks to Ban Anti-Abortion Prayers Near Hospitals

MP advocates 100-metre exclusion zones around hospital entrances, arguing that prayer gatherings put pressure on women when they are at their most vulnerable.

Balkan Insight16 minutes ago
Society

Scottish DJ named as victim of Krakow shooting that killed six

Six people, comprising four women and two men, were killed and 15 others were injured in the attack

The Independent16 minutes ago
Politics

Meet the millennial lawmakers who have helped drop the Senate’s average age - to 63

The average age of the freshman class of US senators is 55 - significantly younger than the oldest sitting senator at 93, writes Rhian Lubin

The Independent25 minutes ago
HealthSociety

Algeria sentences writer Kamel Daoud to five years over novel

An Algerian court has sentenced award-winning writer Kamel Daoud and his wife to five years in prison, in absentia, over allegations of breaching medical confidentiality and invading privacy.

Africanews26 minutes ago
Society

British DJ named as one of six people killed in Krakow shooting

A British DJ has been identified as one of six people killed in a shooting in Krakow.

Sky News32 minutes ago
ClimateWar

As Gaza floods subside, Palestinians assess human and material damage

A deadly sandbank collapse buried families alive in Deir el-Balah, as survivors describe desperate rescue attempts.

Al Jazeera35 minutes ago
War

Killing of journalist underscores deteriorating conditions in Ecuador

Tomás Beltrán was shot dead amid gang warfare that has turned Latin American country into one of its most violent Tomás Beltrán was manoeuvring his car into his garage on Sunday night when the Ecuadorian journalist was s

The Guardian39 minutes ago
Health

First Covid lockdowns, then alcohol to your door: rise in young Victorians with liver diseases prompts fears

While young people are drinking less across the board, one expert says a small minority are actually drinking huge and damaging amounts of alcohol Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Rising numbe

The Guardian39 minutes ago
Politics

‘We were quite surprised’: Finland’s embassy goes viral with staff training day post on Instagram

After a promotion for a ‘Finnish Dinner Date’ went ‘a bit viral’, the Canberra envoy’s next post became an unlikely social media hit Get our daily political email , free app or daily news podcast The embassy of Finland i

The Guardian39 minutes ago
Sport

How ancient nomadic survival skills became global sporting events

Horseback wrestling, endurance racing, archery and traditional games grew from the skills of nomadic life. At the World Nomad Games, those traditions now draw athletes from more than 100 countries.

Euronews39 minutes ago
Culture

Exploring Uzbekistan’s silk road soul, from Tashkent metro to Samarkand

From ancient Silk Road cities and magnificent architecture to vibrant bazaars and rich traditions, join Lilly Douse as she discovers the history, culture and flavours of Uzbekistan.

Euronews39 minutes ago
Society

EES errors could see thousands of travellers incorrectly flagged as overstayers. Here’s what to do

Some travellers are facing issues with their exit from the Schengen zone being missed, leading to the system incorrectly suggesting they have violated the 90 days in any 180-day period rule.

Euronews39 minutes ago
War

How are Chinese infantry units training to survive drone-filled battlefields?

China’s infantry units are adapting to the growing threat from drones, with some brigades introducing compulsory counter-drone training, new equipment and fresh tactics to help soldiers evade aerial surveillance and atta

South China Morning Post39 minutes ago
PoliticsDiplomacy

Anthony Albanese fails to mention fossil fuels in Cop summit speech

Australian PM boasts of success in renewables but is criticised for not addressing the nation’s huge coal industry Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Anthony Albanese said governments had a “sol

The Guardian42 minutes ago
Society

Why is Pochettino the favourite to replace Carrick at Manchester United?

What would Mauricio Pochettino bring to the job if he replaces Michael Carrick in the Old Trafford hot seat?

Al Jazeera42 minutes ago
Society

Millions join Spain’s first general strike in 14 years in protest at rising housing costs

The 24-hour stoppage has drawn high participation across sectors and comes weeks before election in which far right could gain power Millions of people across Spain have joined the country’s first general strike in 14 ye

The Guardian45 minutes ago
Science

‘Systemic’ sexual misconduct in German armed forces, study finds

Some 40% of female soldiers and 20% of male soldiers said they had experienced at least one form of sexual misconduct in the past year.

Politico54 minutes ago
Politics

Shipwreck Off Senegal Kills Dozens as Canary Islands Declare Migrant Emergency

Migrant arrivals to Europe are down overall but still claiming scores of victims, overwhelming local officials and dominating political debate.

The New York Times57 minutes ago
Society

Bosnian Police Seize 150kg of Drugs, Targeting Organised Crime

Police arrest 15 suspects and seize around 150 kilogrammes of drugs as part of months-long investigation into two suspected organised crime groups.

Balkan Insight58 minutes ago
Society

Storm Charles: Heavy rain and strong winds batter Portugal

Heavy rain, rough seas and strong winds hit Costa da Caparica in Portugal, with coastal facilities closed and streets left waterlogged.

Euronews1 hour ago
Society

Four grizzly bears killed in Canada after fatal attack on mother and daughter

The sow and her three cubs were responsible for killing Jennifer Balcarras, 48, and her daughter Selah Reed, 20, earlier this month.

BBC1 hour ago
EconomyWar

Nissan reduces petrol car production as EV sales boom in China

Manufacturer says ‘shift to new energy vehicles is happening faster than expected’ and market is harsh Business live – latest updates The Japanese carmaker Nissan has said it has been caught out by accelerating sales of

The Guardian1 hour ago
Politics

Thousands gather for annual far-right march in Poland days after mass shooting

Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk called for restraint ahead of the controversial march

The Independent1 hour ago
Health

Kenya discharges last Ebola patient in major milestone towards virus-free status

The country begins a 42-day countdown to being declared Ebola-free, provided no new cases are recorded.

BBC1 hour ago
Society

Hong Kong aims for global police role with new academy to train 1,000 a year

Hong Kong police aim to train 1,000 officers per year and bolster the city’s ties with overseas law enforcement agencies through a new international academy, which opened on Wednesday. At the opening ceremony for the Hon

South China Morning Post1 hour ago
Society

Mbappe misses France training before Nations League clash with Italy

Kylian Mbappe left the pitch during France's game in September but has been playing regularly for Real Madrid.

Al Jazeera2 hours ago
Economy

China-linked critical minerals price swings delay 1 in 4 energy-storage projects: report

Price volatility in critical minerals, largely shaped by China’s market, is delaying or derailing nearly one in four energy-storage investments worldwide, according to a new report, highlighting the extent to which strat

South China Morning Post2 hours ago
Technology

In US or China, firms need AI they can independently verify and trust

When the Magnificent Seven, America’s top tech companies, shed more than US$1 trillion in a single trading session, the usual question returned: is artificial intelligence (AI) a bubble? Yet as global headlines are trans

South China Morning Post2 hours ago
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