French PM Bayrou's marathon talks unlikely to avert no-confidence vote
French PM François Bayrou is meeting political leaders to avoid a no-confidence vote on 8 September, but opposition remains strong, casting doubt on his success.
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Congress hankers for closure in funding war with Trump. SCOTUS is slow to deliver.
The Supreme Court may not rule on the legality of the Trump administration’s refusal to spend federal cash until next year — if at all.
Demonstration in Belgrade marks ten months since Novi Sad collapse
Tens of thousands of protesters marched in Belgrade on Monday as riot police surrounded the headquarters of Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic.
Francois Ozon on Adapting Albert Camus’ ‘The Stranger’: ‘I Wanted to Make It With Today’s Perspective of French Algeria and Colonization’ (EXCLUSIVE)
When Francois Ozon embarked on the daunting big-screen adaptation of Albert Camus’ “The Stranger” — considered one of France’s literary jewels for the last 80 years — he wanted to give it a contemporary resonance. And not by setting in present times, but rather by
Federation International Sells Yann Arthus-Bertrand’s ‘Nature’ to ZDF, Ceska TV and Sets Prestige Screening at Unifrance Le Havre Showcase (EXCLUSIVE)
“Nature – The Call for Reconciliation,” the latest event documentary by world-renowned French photographer, documentary filmmaker and activist Yann Arthus-Bertrand (“Legacy,” “Home,” “Human”), has been snapped by ZDF for Germany and Ceska TV for the Czech Republic. The
How oil has brought Russia, China and India closer
Russia's Vladimir Putin met China's and India's leaders in Tianjin in a show of solidarity.
'Constant anxiety' over school costs
Parents are struggling as the cost of sending kids to school rises by £600.
Will Smith responds to backlash for AI-generated concert video - with new clip featuring AI cats
You've gotta be kitten me... Will Smith has responded to the backlash for his AI-generated video of audience members with a new clip, which pokes fun at his detractors. However, the new clip - while humorous - fails to take into consideration the existential threat AI poses to
Global temperatures to remain above average despite return of La Niña, says UN
Climate phenomenon cools surface of Pacific but won’t stop human-induced climate change increasing temperatures and exacerbating extreme weather The cooling La Niña weather phenomenon may return between September and November, but even if it does, global temperatures are
A Massive Choir Sings “Paranoid” to Honor Ozzy Osbourne
In Toronto, 7,000 singers participated in Choir Choir Choir’s tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, all taking part in a giant sing-along of “Paranoid.” The first single on Black Sabbath’s second album (1970), “Paranoid” reached #4 in the UK market and put Sabbath on the map. The song
Afghan quake death toll rises to 1,124, aid group says
KABUL (Reuters) -The death toll in Afghanistan's earthquake has risen to 1,124, the Afghan Red Crescent Society, a humanitarian group working in the region, said on Tuesday. At least 3,251 people have been injured and more than 8,000 houses have been destroyed in the disaster,
Loopholes in ship flagging system undermine sanctions on Russia, Iran and North Korea – report
As unchecked flagging of ships continues to enable global sanctions evasion, governance must be "radically improved," says a new report by the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI).
Venice: Kaouther Ben Hania on Gaza Drama ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’: “At Least, With This Film, I Wasn’t Silenced”
In her new film, the 'Four Daughters' director tells the story of six-year-old Hind Rajab, who phoned Red Crescent volunteers from a car in Gaza after her family was killed.
North Korea's Kim Jong Un to line up with the 'big boys' at China military parade
SEOUL - Kim Jong Un's trip to Beijing this week offers the reclusive young North Korean leader an unprecedented opportunity to stand beside partners from China and Russia, gain implicit support for his banned nuclear weapons, and expand his diplomatic circle.
Putin, Kim and Xi are meeting in China: BBC correspondents explain why
The three leaders will meet in public for the first time during China's military parade - this is why it matters.
Africa: Africa Must Adopt AI to Catch Up With Digital Devt, Says Communication Minister
[This Day] Abuja -- The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has urged African countries to adopt Artificial Intelligence (AI), or risk been left behind in digital development.
EDF extends lifespan of two UK nuclear plants, securing 1,000 jobs for longer
Heysham 1 in Lancashire and Hartlepool in Teesside to continue operating until March 2028 Business live – latest updates The lifespan of two UK nuclear power stations that power more than 4m homes a year has been extended by France’s EDF and the British Gas owner Centrica.
Lil Nas X’s Father Blames ‘Pressure’ of Fame for Son’s Recent Breakdown and Arrest
The rapper was charged with four felonies after an incident in Los Angeles in August
CEO of Japanese beverage giant Suntory quits over drug probe
The 66-year-old is suspected of importing products containing THC, an active ingredient in cannabis.
Ghanaian chief justice Gertrude Torkornoo removed from office
She is Ghana's first sitting chief justice to be investigated and dismissed.
Nestlé dismisses CEO after undisclosed romantic relationship with subordinate
Freixe, who had been CEO for a year, will be replaced by Philipp Navratil, a longtime Nestlé executive.
Paint thrown at Sagrada Familia in protest of Spanish government's inaction to devastating wildfires
Activists from the organisation Futuro Vegetal (Vegetable Future) threw red and black dyed powder against the façade of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona in protest against the management of politicians during the serious fires that devastated a large part of Spain this summer.
12% of EU population reported pollution in their area
In 2023, 12.2% of the EU population reported that pollution, grime or environmental issues affected their household, a decrease from 15.1% in 2019. Malta had the highest share of population reporting such problems (34.7%), followed by Greece (20.5%) and Germany (16.8%). By
Hundreds killed in Sudan landslide, UN says
Sunday's landslide followed heavy rain and "levelled" a remote village, a local armed group says.
Benedict Cumberbatch, Olivia Colman’s ‘The Roses’ Tops U.K. and Ireland Box Office as ‘Jaws’ Resurfaces in Second
Disney’s “The Roses” opened in first place at the U.K. and Ireland box office, grossing £2.1 million ($2.9 million) in its debut frame, according to Comscore. The film was the clear market leader in a weekend where several new entries helped shake up the chart. Universal’s 50th
Liverpool FC breaks English transfer record with €145m signing of Alexander Isak
The transfer caps off an unprecedented spending summer for Premier League clubs, who have splashed out more than €3.5 billion.
Why Ten Hag lasted less than 10 weeks
Erik ten Hag has been landed with the nickname Erik Ten Weeks after his short tenure at Bayer Leverkusen - so where did it all go wrong?
Singapore, Shenzhen can form gateway linking Greater Bay Area and Southeast Asia: DPM Gan
Both sides are connected through economic “triangles” - Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong, and Singapore-Johor-Batam, he told Shenzhen party chief in a meeting on Tuesday (Sep 2).
Graham Greene, Oscar-Nominated ‘Dances With Wolves’ Actor, Dead at 73
The prolific Canadian First Nations performer appeared in numerous films and TV shows, including Die Hard with a Vengeance , The Green Mile , and Reservation Dogs
Aerial search for survivors after Afghan quake kills 800 people
Rescuers are hampered by mountainous terrain and roads strewn with debris.
Thailand’s U-turn on recreational cannabis splits society, sparks anxiety and relief in both camps
Cannabis stores in Thailand say business has plunged ever since customers needed a doctor’s prescription to buy weed. But advocates for cannabis control are hoping the free-wheeling days of liberalised selling are over.
How to protect yourself from the WhatsApp scam that steals your identity and asks contacts for money
Hackers are use WhatsApp video calls to steal accounts and ask for money.
Thousands of sites open to the public for European heritage days 2025
Today (2 September), thousands of buildings and cultural sites across Europe will open their doors for the 2025 edition of the European Heritage Day. With more than 20 million visitors each year, it is one of the most widely celebrated cultural events in Europe. This year's
Magic: The Gathering's Spider-Man set is full of Spider-Verse Spider-Folk including the superhero identities of Peter Parker's alternate-universe wife and daughter
I guess the radioactivity didn't affect his boys' ability to swim.
India’s Anuparna Roy on Venice Debut ‘Songs of Forgotten Trees’: ‘There’s Space for Our Stories, Told on Our Own Terms’
Following the Venice selection of her debut feature “Songs of Forgotten Trees” in the festival’s Horizons section, Indian filmmaker Anuparna Roy reflects on the intimate journey behind India’s only entry in the official selection. The drama, presented by Indian auteur Anurag
Beijing tightens control ahead of Xi's big moment on world stage
This is a big week for President Xi Jinping, who will host Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un in Beijing.
Netflix Unveils Star-Studded K-Unscripted Slate at Seoul Festival Event
Netflix has pulled back the curtain on its Korean unscripted programming slate at a festival event in Seoul, unveiling a roster of new and returning reality shows set to premiere from September through February 2026. In a few short years since launching its unscripted lineup in
Commission will examine European citizens' initiative calling for EU financial support for safe and accessible abortion
The European citizens' initiative ‘My Voice, My Choice: For Safe And Accessible Abortion' has been submitted to the European Commission, making it the 12th successful initiative that will be examined by the Commission. Following its registration in April 2024, the initiative
Taylor Swift has already broken a Spotify record before the release of her new album
The pop star's 12th album is out next month but calendar release dates don't seem to apply when it comes to Taylor Swift...
The Hogwarts Express arrives in Madrid: A magical back-to-school experience with 'Harry Potter'
The 'Harry Potter' experience, organised by HBO Max and Warner Bros. at the Madrid Railway Museum has been celebrating the return to Hogwarts. The event recreated Platform 9 and ¾ and culminated in a synchronised countdown with London's King's Cross station.
Australian man arrested over A$250,000 Lego and toy heist
South Australian police say the haul was so large it took three truck loads to remove.
Commission welcomes Code of Conduct for reliable online reviews for tourism accommodation
Several stakeholders of the EU tourism ecosystem have taken an important step to ensure trustworthy and reliable online reviews and ratings of hotels and other types of tourism accommodation, by endorsing the ‘Code of Conduct for Online Ratings and Reviews for Tourism
Russia's Putin hails 'unprecedented' ties with China as talks begin
The two leaders are seeking to promote "a more just and reasonable global governance system".
Eight-hour traffic jams in Delhi suburb as rains wreak havoc
The traffic snarl, which stretched on for miles, trapped thousands of commuters for hours.
