Is France going to link its digital ID to your social media accounts?

Misleading narratives about digital IDs are commonplace online, as various European countries and the EU itself gear up to introduce them to the public.

Hezbollah says Lebanon is bound by ceasefire but rejects negotiations with Israel

Lebanon's Hezbollah said on Thursday that the militia group had \"a legitimate right to resist (Israeli) occupation\", adding that it would support the Lebanese army.

Probe into Thales defence group looking at Indonesian contract

A French-British investigation into alleged bribery at France-based defence giant Thales is examining a contract with Indonesia, an AFP investigation has showed. In November last year, Britain's Serious Fraud Office (SFO) said it had launched a joint investigation with its

A 400-Year-Old Ring that Unfolds to Track the Movements of the Heavens

Rings with a discreet dual purpose have been in use since before the common era, when Hannibal, facing extradition, allegedly ingested the poison he kept secreted behind a gemstone on his finger. (More recently, poison rings gave rise to a popular Game of Thrones fan theory…)

Awards honour women leaders

The European Women’s International Leadership Award (EWILA) 7th edition ceremony took place on November 3, marking a significant moment in the recognition of women leaders worldwide. This year, eight laureates were honored, representing diverse geographical areas and sectors.

US-South Korea nuke sub pact deeper than it seems

When President Donald Trump announced last week in Busan that the United States would share nuclear-submarine propulsion technology with South Korea, most headlines treated it as another routine security cooperation pledge. In reality, it may prove one of the most consequential

8 High-Quality Stocks That Could Rally Even Higher This Year

US Army removes food bank guidance for its soldiers after Euronews report

The US Army removed guidance directing soldiers to food banks during the government shutdown after Euronews reported it. Soldiers await mid-November pay.

Ice Spice Talks a Big Game on New Single ‘Pretty Privilege’

The spit-fire track follows her recent song, "Baddie Baddie," which dropped in September

Malaysia’s AGC to appeal High Court ruling that government pay over US$8.8 million for pastor’s disappearance

Malaysian pastor Raymond Koh was abducted on Feb 13, 2017 in broad daylight while driving along Petaling Jaya in Selangor.

Kurdish leader Barzani pushes for leverage with Baghdad in Iraq vote

BAGHDAD Reuters) -Masoud Barzani, the Iraqi Kurdish leader who first took up arms against Saddam Hussein as a teenage guerrilla, remains a towering figure in Kurdish politics as Iraq heads into its November 11 election. Though he no longer holds an official post, Barzani’s

Hezbollah says Lebanon is bound by ceasefire but group rejects negotiations with Israel

(Reuters) -Lebanon's Hezbollah said on Thursday that the group had "a legitimate right to resist (Israeli) occupation", adding that the group would support the Lebanese army. Hezbollah also said that, while Lebanon was bound by a ceasefire, it was not obligated to be drawn into

Commission seeks views on the revision of the Public Procurement Directives

The European Commission has opened a 12-week consultation, seeking input and evidence to inform the review of the EU Public Procurement Directives. The initiative aims to modernise and simplify procurement rules, aligning them with the EU's strategic priorities, including

Tanzanian deputy opposition leader facing terrorism charges - lawyer

The Chadema politician was seized before the presidential elections, which AU observers say was "compromised".

Ukraine carries out further overnight strikes on Russian energy sector

Ukraine is continuing to target Russia’s energy infrastructure, which it says is one of the Kremlin’s primary sources of funding for its invasion, as it looks to pressure Moscow into ceasing hostilities and engaging in peace efforts.

Jimmy Kimmel Celebrates Trump’s Reaction to Democratic Wins: ‘Everything He Touched Was a Loser’

"Trump hasn't been this embarrassed since he found out there was a Donald Trump Jr.," the host joked

South Africans trapped in Donbas after joining Russia-Ukraine war, Ramaphosa says

It is unclear whether the citizens were fighting on behalf of Russia or Ukraine.

US government shutdown causes major flight delays and cancellation

The ongoing US government shutdown, the longest in history, has disrupted air travel nationwide, leaving thousands of staff unpaid and millions of passengers facing delays.

Five remained trapped after collapse at South Korea power plant, fire official says

SEOUL - Authorities in South Korea fear five people remain trapped on Thursday after the collapse of a large structure at a power station in the city of Ulsan, a fire official said, although four others were pulled from the rubble.

Netflix’s Assassination Drama ‘Death by Lightning’ Is a Sobering Historical Account: TV Review

Based on Candice Millard’s 2011 novel “Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President,” Netflix’s newest limited series, “Death by Lightning,” follows President James Garfield, the oft-forgotten 20th president of the United States, and the

Ukraine must choose between saving territory or its men in Pokrovsk fight

Pokrovsk has been a bastion of resistance, and Russia taking it would be a propaganda win, but experts say it is time to withdraw and save lives for future battles.

EU trade agreements accelerate EU export growth and support diversification

According to the fifth Annual Report on Implementation and Enforcement of EU Trade Policy published, the EU's large network of trade agreements helps companies find alternative markets for their exports, while reducing dependencies in a challenging geopolitical environment. The

K-Pop in Iran, Shakespeare in Brussels, Clowns, and ‘Ms. Santa’: Offbeat Tallinn Fest Films

Megalomaniacs, voyeurs, 'Backstage Madness,' a family-and-wildfire drama, and 'Scarecrows' also feature in the PÖFF 2025 lineup.

New gel regrows tooth enamel and could transform dentistry

Researchers have created a bioinspired gel that can regenerate tooth enamel by mimicking natural growth processes. The fluoride-free material forms a mineral-rich layer that restores enamel’s strength and structure while preventing decay. It can even repair exposed dentine and

Africa: AU Election Mission Calls On Tanzania to Implement Constitutional Reforms and Promote Inclusive Politics

[Nile Post] The African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM) has called for urgent constitutional reforms and a more inclusive political environment in Tanzania following the country's October 29 general elections, which the mission described as constrained by legal and

COP30 activists in Belem call for genuine climate action and implementation

As COP30 begins in Belem, Brazil, activists highlight slow progress with visual protests, urging leaders for real action as global temperatures worsen.

Africa: Somaliland - How a Port Town in Africa Highlights the Potential of Frontier Markets

[Horn Diplomat] When most investors look at frontier markets, they do so from a distance - placing small bets through funds managed by others.

Africa: AU Declares Tanzania's Election Flawed and Undemocratic

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The African Union (AU) Election Observation Mission has concluded that Tanzania's October 2025 General Election failed to comply with AU principles, normative frameworks, and international standards for democratic elections, citing legal, institutional,

EV drivers could face new tax in Budget

The BBC understands there have been "conversations" within government about the possibility of a new levy on EVs.

Africa: World Bank and Southern African Power Pool Partner to Expand Regional Power Trade

[World Bank] Washington -- Today the World Bank approved the Technical Assistance to the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) project, also known as RETRADE SAPP, to support increasing and expanding the regional electricity market in the SAPP.

Africa: Oxfam Reaction to IPC Hunger Reports On Sudan and South Sudan

[Oxfam] In reaction to the publication of the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) reports on Sudan and South Sudan, Fati N'Zi-Hassane, Oxfam in Africa Regional Director said:

Taiwan must be allowed equal participation when China hosts APEC, US says

From ‘Emily in Paris’ to ‘Father Mother Sister Brother’ French Locations Cater for All: ‘Our Strength Is Agility’

The French production landscape has come a long way since Emily first hit town. In early 2019, “Emily in Paris” was among 15 international shoots to touch down in Gaul, together generating around $70 million in local spending per quarter. Six years later, that picture looks

EU releases €21.5 million in new aid as crises deepen in Venezuela and Haiti, and in response to Hurricane Melissa

The EU is releasing €21.5 million in humanitarian aid as Venezuela and Haiti face worsening humanitarian crises and as the Caribbean reels from the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. The funding will help partners provide essential assistance such as food, healthcare,

Africa: All of Africa Today - November 6, 2025

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Singapore institutes mandatory caning to punish online scammers

To combat a surge in online scams, the city-state has turned to caning fraudsters — a form of corporal punishment left over from the British colonial era.

Space is America’s next frontier, not EU’s next bureaucracy

When the United States (US) publicly condemned the European Union’s (EU) proposed Space Act as “unacceptable,” it wasn’t merely a diplomatic disagreement — it was a fundamental clash of philosophies over who gets to govern the final frontier. The EU, through its ambitious

Seven trapped after S. Korea power plant structure collapse

The National Fire Agency said that two other people have been rescued.

South Africa to investigate how 17 citizens were lured into fighting in Ukraine

JOHANNESBURG - South Africa's government said on Thursday it had received distress calls from 17 citizens who had joined mercenary forces in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and was working to bring them home.

Seven trapped after South Korea power plant structure collapse

Pollution from Ineos’s Antwerp plastic plant ‘will cause more deaths than jobs created’

Lawyers challenge €4bn Project One development, saying emissions and health impacts vastly underestimated The deaths from pollution caused by Europe’s biggest plastic plant, which is being built in Antwerp, will outstrip the number of permanent jobs it will create, lawyers will

Commission invests €2.9 billion to boost net-zero technology projects under the Innovation Fund

The European Commission announced a total of €2.9 billion in funding to 61 cutting-edge net zero technology projects under the Innovation Fund. The Innovation Fund is one of the world's largest funding programs for the deployment of innovative net-zero and low-carbon

Bank of England rate cut a close call ahead of the Autumn Budget

While the central bank is more likely to hold rates than not, it's not a given, according to economists.

Mexico President Sheinbaum presses charges after public groping incident

Sheinbaum said she felt a responsibility to press charges for all Mexican women, because “If this is done to the president, what is going to happen to all of the young women in our country?”

Is it ok for politicians to use AI? Survey shows where the public draws the line

New survey evidence from the UK and Japan shows people are open to MPs using AI as a tool, but deeply resistant to handing over democratic decisions to machines.

Where are Russia's immobilised assets? Nobody, except Belgium, wants to say

The debate about issuing a reparations loan to Ukraine has prompted one burning question: Where exactly are Russia's immobilised assets?

Top chef opens Marrakech Café in Canterbury

Dev Biswal (pictured), the owner-chef The Cook’s Tale (formerly The Ambrette), the renowned modern Anglo-Indian restaurant in Canterbury, has opened Café Marrakech in the city. The new restaurant is a curated mixture of Moroccan elegance, authentic flavours, and traditional

South Korea deems building nuclear submarine at home ‘reasonable’

Trump had announced that South Korea would build the submarine in a Philadelphia shipyard.