'Please don't taser me': Canberra woman sues police over use of force
An Aboriginal woman who was tasered by officers during an arrest at a Canberra bus stop is suing ACT Policing.
WinterFest to spread across Hong Kong as ‘Symphony of Lights’ takes final bow
Hong Kong’s annual WinterFest will expand beyond Central this year, reaching Tsim Sha Tsui and Causeway Bay with new attractions including steam trains and aurora light shows. But the festival’s opening next Wednesday wi
Moroccan trio make African Player of Year shortlist as Salah absent
WAFCON winners Cameroon dominate women’s list after heroics from Monique Ngock, Michaely Bihina and Marie Ngah Manga.
Russia launched deadly Ukraine attacks hours before start of Abu Dhabi talks – Europe live
US-led talks in Abu Dhabi are first substantive negotiations in months focusing on ending the conflict which has raged for more than four years US officials seek ‘final end’ to Russia-Ukraine war as talks begin Hungarian
US Hegseth faces Republican impeachment bid over abuse of power in Iran war
A Republican lawmaker moved on Monday to impeach US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth over the war in Iran, setting the stage for a potentially explosive vote in Congress, days after President Donald Trump's party suffered
Australia Unveils New A.I. Regulator After OpenAI Breach
The government is also considering changes to criminal law to penalize companies that develop models that “engage in harmful conduct.”
U.S. Forces in Europe Face Uncertainty as Pentagon Reviews Troop Levels
A U.S. Army unit in Germany is not sure what’s next as the Pentagon considers a major drawdown of forces in Europe.
Asian-Americans rejected Trump’s ICE raids, but will anything change?
US President Donald Trump has conceded that his mass deportation drive may have been “too tough” after his Republican Party’s heavy losses in the midterm elections, but analysts doubt the remark signals a change of polic
U.S.-mediated talks on ending Russia-Ukraine war begin in Abu Dhabi
The two-day session in the UAE's capital, Abu Dhabi, is the first such meeting since February. It will focus on security guarantees, the White House said before the discussions.
EU candidates will not have a say on anti-Orbán safeguards
Montenegro is the first to test the EU's new safeguards, with member states expected to reach a position as early as next week. But contrary to the other negotiating chapters, Podgorica is finding out that the safeguards
Paraguayan protesters are back on the streets despite the removal of President
A banking crisis that saw the president of Paraguay impeached Friday, November 6, continues to rock the country with protesters back on the streets. The Ueno Bank started as a digital first bank, attracting many low inco
Seniors rock the stage: Greek theater seeks to show that 'art has no age'
A recent Greek National Opera production afforded a group of seniors the chance to channel their young-at-heart energy into onstage performances, proving that no one's too old to learn something new. It challenged the pr
Adelaide council backflips on fossil fuel ad ban amid Tour Down Under fears
Councillors have wound back a motion passed weeks ago that would have blocked fossil fuel advertisers on council property.
Indonesian VP Gibran’s fate hangs in balance as parliament ponders probe
Indonesia’s parliament reconvened on Tuesday with lawmakers weighing the possibility of a probe into the eligibility of Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, amid a widening political rift between his influential father
Peru gets ready to welcome Pope Leo XIV on his South America tour
Pope Leo XIV continued his South American tour on Wednesday, November 11, with a visit to Peru, after stops in Uruguay and Argentina. The American-born pontiff lived in Peru for several years and even became a Peruvian c
Stocks rally as investors snap up tech shares at lower prices
Stocks rallied on Tuesday, extending a technology-led surge on Wall Street, as investors took advantage of lower prices following last week's rout. Falling oil prices added to the upbeat mood.
Japan to supply Philippine military with coastal radar and drones
Tokyo says the new equipment will help Manila monitor shipping routes that are also important to Japan.
US Republican Thomas Massie launches bid to impeach Pete Hegseth
US Republican Thomas Massie moved Monday, November 9, to force a vote to impeach Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, pressing his fellow Republicans to remove one of the Trump administration's most prominent figures followin
Russia and Ukraine hold US-backed talks after Trump says broad deal is possible
Russian and Ukrainian officials met on Tuesday, November 10, for their first US-brokered talks since February, after US President Donald Trump suggested last week that a broad deal was possible on ending the war in Ukrai
At least 11 dead after two huge car pile-ups on Bulgarian highway involving 50 vehicles
Officials say the two deadly crashes were caused by reduced visibility from heavy fog
Donnie Dunagan, the Purple Heart marine who was the original voice of Disney’s Bambi, dies aged 92
Dunagan was six years old when he voiced the young deer in the classic Disney animated film. He went on to enlist in the Marine Corps and retired as a Major with three Purple Hearts.
China’s top general targets PLA arms in call for joint military-civilian corruption watch
China’s most senior general has called for joint efforts by military and civilian officials to combat corruption within the People’s Liberation Army, specifically targeting the development of major weapons systems. Gener
At least 11 dead and dozens injured in Bulgarian motorway pile-up
Drone footage shows cars crushed between lorries in thick fog near Yambol, and the road has been closed in both directions in an incident involving over 50 vehicles.
The biggest GOP upsets you missed as voters in deep red districts handed the party a devastating wipeout
Republicans floundered in states and districts where Donald Trump won comfortably in 2024
China's 'impossible to ignore' tech rise on display at Web Summit in Lisbon
One of Europe's biggest annual tech events, the Web Summit, kicked off in the Portuguese capital this week with the biggest ever delegation of Chinese business leaders and policymakers. FRANCE 24's Charles Pellegrin talk
UK author M John Harrison’s End of Everything wins Booker Prize
The book uses dark humour and elusive narratives to cast a futuristic lens on modern politics post-calamity.
Indonesian fires: twin helicopter crashes expose fragile safety margins
Four deaths in two helicopter crashes within five days have raised questions about the dangers facing those fighting Indonesia’s massive forest fires, prompting a government review on aerial firefighting efforts. But tho
Inspiring Senegal's next generation: Free tickets bring children to Dakar 2026
As part of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, 200,000 free tickets will be distributed to schools and community organisations. The aim is to give as many young people as possible the chance to experience the Games. FRAN
Spain clears Ceuta port migrant camp as 300 return to Morocco
Around 5,800 people are still living in emergency facilities set up after mass arrivals in the territory at the end of July.
Mass Killing in Poland Becomes Cause for a Political Fight
The government blames the far right for inspiring the gunman, while the opposition accuses the government of lax security.
Trump statue mocking president’s infamous ‘draft-dodging bone spurs’ appears in DC
Satirical monument entitled ‘The Foot Soldier’ derides Trump over his draft deferral in 1968, which secured his exemption from the Vietnam War on medical grounds
New Israel parliament to be sworn in as Eisenkot works to form new govt
Israel's new parliament will be sworn on Tuesday, November 10, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu set to lose his majority as rival Gadi Eisenkot works to form a new government. The opposition hopes to use its newfou
California voters reject measure to tax the wealth of billionaires
California voters have rejected a first-in-the-nation tax on the net worth of billionaires following a contentious ballot fight that generated huge spending by some prominent tech leaders eager to stop their taxes from g
Teddy Riner: From French Olympic judo champion to presidential candidate
PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, November 10: French Olympic judo champion Teddy Riner announces he will run for president in next year's French elections. But how serious is his bid? Also, a new government directive in France sa
Hong Kong’s Ocean Park urged to boost safety after second tower failure in 2 years
Hong Kong’s Ocean Park has been urged to enhance its safety measures after an ageing observation tower broke down for the second time in two years, leaving 42 people stranded 70 metres above the ground. Lawmakers called
Five EU countries demand UK pays for electricity market access
The leaders of Belgium, Germany, Denmark, Luxembourg and the Netherlands want Britain to contribute to EU regional development funds in return for closer energy ties, adding a new hurdle to negotiations ahead of the 20 N
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China warns against fake spy claims after jealous public servant frames rival
A Chinese state employee who falsely accused a colleague of spying for Beijing after losing out on a coveted overseas posting has been penalised by the Ministry of State Security. The country’s top intelligence agency ma
China's charm offensive pays off as foreign tourism rebounds
How is tourism faring in China seven years after the Covid-19 pandemic? The country reopened its borders in 2023 and is playing the charm card to restore its image. A strategy that’s paying off: last year the number of t
Senegalese families mourn sons lost in deadly migrant boat disaster
Grieving families in northeastern Senegal are struggling to come to terms with the loss of loved ones after a migrant boat capsized off the country's coast, killing dozens of people in one of the deadliest such tragedies
Europe must stop 'begging' for seat at Ukraine peace talks, ex-NATO chief warns
Former NATO boss Anders Fogh Rasumussen warned Europe against merely pleading to part of the US-brokered ceasefire talks between Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi, saying that securing a seat at the negotiating table comes
France vows tough response to freezer cyberattack blamed on Iran
France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said Tuesday, November 10, that Paris ruled out "nothing" to respond to a major cyberattack on hundreds of supermarket fridges in October that it has blamed on Iran. The goal, J
France summons Iran’s ambassador over supermarket fridge ‘sabotage’
The French government said it is seeking tough sanctions to deter further cyberattacks across Europe.
Who is Alice Huang and why is her relationship with Nvidia’s CEO under scrutiny?
Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang has admitted to having an extramarital affair as the chipmaker investigates reported allegations that a Chinese businesswoman close to him may have been working for Beijing’s intellige
As Fresh Air Becomes a Luxury, Many Indonesians Turn on Their Leader
In Indonesia, support for President Prabowo Subianto has collapsed as his government has failed to contain raging wildfires, compounding quality-of-life woes.
Humanoid robot takes on Antarctic ultra-marathon… and fails
A humanoid robot has made history by competing against runners in Antarctica's gruelling ultra-marathon.
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Huge attack causes power outages across Ukraine hours before crucial peace talks
US officials are seeking a “final end” to Moscow’s war in resumed trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.
South Africa's ANC slumps to worst-ever election result
The African National Congress, which has dominated South African politics since the end of apartheid, took 30.76 percent of votes in municipal elections, its worst-ever electoral performance, the electoral commission sai