Japan is holding a memorial ceremony near the Sado Island Gold Mines, which were listed this summer as a UNESCO World Heritage site after the country resolved years of disputes with South Korea and reluctantly acknowledged the dark side...
A Texas state lawmaker has introduced legislation to abolish the death penalty in the state amid a high-profile case in the state that has received national attention.
The statement followed an expletive-laced press conference in which Duterte alleged she was the subject of an assassination plot and said she ordered a member of her security team to kill the president should it succeed. The Duterte and...
Euripides's "Trojan Women", first performed in 415 BC, is an acerbic condemnation of the atrocities of war. It focusses on the misery and injustices the women of Troy endure after the conflict between their people and the Greeks. The...
The US chipmaking giant this week reported record high quarterly revenue on the back of strong AI chip demand, though investors are wary of US-China tensions reheating during a new Trump term. The Taiwan-born entrepreneur was in Hong...
Brine from pickled onions, beetroot, pickles and even oysters is now a fixture on bar menus across the UK If Donald Trump has ruined Diet Coke for you, perhaps the answer is following Dua Lipa’s lead. In a now viral video, the pop star...
Conservationists failed to capture elusive insects this summer, so Kristina Kenda offered to step in When British conservationists flew to Slovenia this summer hoping to catch enough singing cicadas to reintroduce the species to the New...
Freedom of speech groups alarmed after events to promote book by Hope Not Hate employee are called off Hanif Kureishi, Billy Bragg and freedom of speech groups have voiced alarm after a number of venues cancelled events to promote a book...
National Geographic released its annual "Pictures of the Year" issue this week, showcasing 20 photographs that depict striking scenes of nature and wildlife.
On Wednesday, the US Department of Justice submitted its recommendation for the breakup to US District Court Judge Amit Mehta, who is set to impose steps next year to address Google's monopoly power in online search. Blow to Google?...
His side are half-way to replicating the clean sweep of wins over the 'Home Nations' -- England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales -- achieved by the celebrated Australia team of 1984. Few gave them a chance of emulating one of the great...
Their final game of 2024 follows England's trio of November losses at home to New Zealand, Australia and world champions South Africa -- the first time they have suffered three reverses in a row at Twickenham since 2006. Steve...
Amorim arrives hailed as one of Europe's brightest coaching prospects after a highly successful spell at Sporting Lisbon. But the 39-year-old is United's sixth permanent appointment since legendary former boss Alex Ferguson retired in...
The country’s new leaders are trying to undo changes, like abortion restrictions and politicized courts, made by their hard-right predecessors. It “takes longer than you expect,” one minister said.
As Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appeals to allies for updated air-defence systems to meet the new threat from Russia, involving an experimental hypersonic missile, FRANCE 24's Gavin Lee welcomes Retired US Lieutenant General...
Two Washington, D.C., brothers who spent decades in prison after being wrongfully convicted of a 1984 murder before they were eventually freed, are seeking a presidential pardon.
Players heard news of Holly Bowles’ death as they gathered to remember her friend Bianca Jones, Beaumaris Football Club says Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Tributes have continued to flow for two Melbourne...
With a tactic known as “resort politics,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party has been accused of using brute force to take over Indian state governments.
Woman who has become a feminist hero says she is ‘determined to change society’, as trial approaches its end More than a hundred women formed a line and applauded as Gisèle Pelicot left the courtroom of the French mass rape trial this...
Advocates and officials argue that consequences of Israeli siege are inextricably linked to tackling the climate crisis As countries negotiate over climate finance, Palestinian officials and advocates have come to Cop29 in Baku to...
British suppliers source from South Africa and South America as Spanish farmers struggle to harvest and ship Some British retailers and wholesalers have been forced to switch to sourcing oranges from South Africa and South America early...
President-elect pledges to fire attorneys who worked alongside Special Counsel Jack Smith as he names hedge fund manager Scott Bessent to head treasury
Israel targets Hezbollah in Lebanese capital while hospital director and six colleagues reportedly killed in north, with more medics and UN peacekeepers among other casualties A powerful airstrike targeted central Beirut on Saturday,...
Simone White, from Orpington, Kent, was one of a number of people taken to hospital after the incident in the popular backpacking town of Vang Vieng in Laos last week
The new book by former Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany also aims to justify decisions she made that are still affecting her country and the rest of Europe.
The visitors took a 46-run lead into the second innings after dismissing the hosts for a meagre 104 at lunch in reply to their equally miserly 150 on a lively pitch. By tea, Jaiswal was not out 42 and Rahul on 34 as they worked hard to...
Hungary, unlike the United States, is a signatory to the court, which accused the Israeli leader of war crimes in Gaza. Responses to the warrant from other European countries were varied.
Deebo Samuel took to social media to push back against Hall of Famer Terrell Owens, who recently voiced concerns about the 49ers star's performance this season.