DUBAI (Reuters) -Two French citizens were freed because of "Islamic clemency" and are still in Iran, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi told state media on Wednesday. The French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday that Iran had released Cecile Kohler and her partner Jacques
Looking for a destination that blends ancient history, spiritual depth, and modern charm? Nestled in the sun-drenched steppes of southwestern Kazakhstan, Turkistan is calling. With its breathtaking architecture, sacred heritage, and vibrant cultural life, this city offers an
Operation Dudula has been picketing clinics and hospital, turning away those without South African papers.
The eight-episode reality series will take the musicians to Switzerland and Vietnam
MOSCOW - Russia said on Wednesday that Ukrainian troops in the battered cities of Pokrovsk and Kupiansk were encircled and should surrender, as they had no chance of survival otherwise.
The authorities confirmed that there were no injuries or fatalities.
Prabowo eyes extending Whoosh line 540km east to Banyuwangi, surpassing earlier Surabaya plans.
The ban takes force Dec. 10.
Key Figures on European living conditions 2025 edition, published in September, provides a comprehensive overview of how Europeans live today. This publication covers topics from income distribution and inequality to households, work intensity and childcare, and health,
The pop star referenced the actress' beloved AMC ad during her latest Short n’ Sweet tour stop
Marks & Spencer's online and in-store sales were hit by a cyber attack which it said cost it £101m
Shares of major tech companies have fallen in the US and Japan over fears about the valuations of firms linked to AI.
The 2025 Lancet Countdown report warns that escalating climateinaction is driving a global health crisis. The world’s failure to rein in global warming is exacting a deadlytoll on human health, with heat-related deaths up 23% since the 1990sand now claiming an estimated 546,000
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A new UN Environment Programme (UNEP) assessment warns that the world is still far from meeting the Paris Agreement goals, with global warming projections showing only marginal improvement despite new national pledges -- leaving the planet on course for
'Shogun' producer Eriko Miyagawa and 'Alien: Romulus' director Fede Álvarez were joined by studio production managers and Japanese industry veterans for a roundtable in Tokyo on the territory's growing potential as a production hub.
Democrat Zohran Mamdani won New York City’s mayoral race, making history as the city’s first Muslim and South Asian mayor.
Paraguay's Central Bank of Paraguay (BCP) announced on Monday that the country registered a deflationary result in October 2025, the second such result this year. The monthly variation in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) was -0.1%.
The researchers said their findings were ‘tentative but exciting’.
Voting in the eastern state of Bihar falls at a tense time for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who faces growing domestic criticism and economic pressure from Washington.
The Marrakech Film Festival has revealed the 28 projects and films selected for the 8th edition of the Atlas Workshops, whose patron this year is Romanian director Cristian Mungiu. The event runs from Nov. 30 to Dec. 4. Mungiu, who won the Palme d’Or at Cannes in 2007 for “4
The European Commission is offering 40,000 young people a unique opportunity to explore Europe through DiscoverEU, an action of the Erasmus+ programme, on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the Schengen area. To apply for a travel pass, young people born between 1 January
Morocco controls much of Western Sahara, although part of it is controlled by a pro-independence movement.
On Nov 4, Nawat Itsaragrisil, director of Miss Universe Thailand, was seen reprimanding Miss Universe contestants and calling out Miss Universe Mexico, Fatima Bosch, who later left the room and was followed by several other contestants.
Her appeal is pending court approval before it can proceed.
BBC News correspondent Nada Tawfik reports from inside the Zohran Mamdani's mayoral victory party.
The European Commission has proposed to mobilize €8.5 million from the European Globalization Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF) to help 5,800 workers dismissed after the bankruptcy of Northvolt in Sweden. Founded in 2016, Northvolt faced major production challenges
Shein's fast-fashion outlet inside Paris department store BHV prompts several French brands to leave.
From a monumental Jenny Saville painting to Richard Wilson’s iconic mirrored oil installation, the show is celebration of legacy, experimentation and the future of art.
A teaser has been unveiled for “A Teacher’s Gift,” a British South Asian film backed by India’s National Film Development Corporation (NFDC). Produced by Eric Ollerenshaw, directed by Artur Ribeiro (“Terra Nova”), and co-written by and starring Rajdeep Choudhury (“IRaH”)
Icelandic teachers will soon be able to use AI to prepare lessons, classroom materials and administrative work.
Jamie Oliver, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and major supermarkets want to double amount of beans Britons eat Magic beans: the protein-rich superfood in a potful of top chefs’ recipes Jamie Oliver and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall are among a group of celebrity chefs and
Lawyers call for clarity over law as six are found guilty while being stopped from using defence used by fellow activists Six environmental protesters were convicted after they were denied the ability to put a “reasonable excuse” defence or climate facts before the jury,
The European Commission is providing an additional €9 million in humanitarian assistance for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to respond to the tragic humanitarian needs in the country. This pledge comes as the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security
Indonesia’s recent decision to join the New Development Bank (NDB) may not have dominated international headlines, yet it marks a turning point in the world’s fourth-most-populous country’s energy future. This partnership could decide how Indonesia finances, builds and
The BBC understands all passengers had left the anchored ship since the woman's death last week.
Mediawan Kids & Family is diving into the microdrama space with plans to launch its first vertical animation short-form content next year, president Julien Borde revealed at the Taiwan Creative Content Fest. Speaking on a panel focused on cross-media IP adaptation, Borde said
From 3 to 7 November 2025, EP committees are discussing how to harness women’s talent through education, training and employment, to drive economic growth and progress, FEMM Under the overarching topic of “Talent”, the sixth European Gender Equality Week will feature several
A BBC investigation finds evidence that young African women are being tricked into building Russian drones.
The pause will take effect from Nov 10.
A fire at a retirement home in the northeastern Bosnian city of Tuzla killed 11 people and injured 35. Authorities are searching for new accommodations for the residents.
Most offices have that one worker who has problems controlling their indoor voice. Either too loud or too soft, it can be distracting to colleagues—especially as workplaces become increasingly open concept, with fewer closed offices to ensure privacy and quiet.
Urban planners' top-down approach ignores Malaysia's critical first- and last-mile connectivity gap.