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Libya's top religious authority rules against wearing Nike clothes. The US company was named after the Greek goddess of victory, so the Dar al-Ifta said displaying its logo was unIslamic. According to live international ...
Israel’s opposition leaders back Eisenkot to oust Netanyahu. Opposition promises to form a government quickly but remains split over whether to ally with Arab-led parties. According to live international monitoring acros...
King Charles Says U.K.’s Role in Slave Trade ‘Fills My Heart With Horror’. The monarch called Britain’s trafficking of slaves from Africa a “shameful chapter of history” at a meeting of Commonwealth heads of government i...
Crude oil prices fall for second day as market hopes for diplomatic resolution to Iran war. The rebound in oil prices come a day after the U.S. and Iranian presidents signalled they are open to a diplomatic solution to I...
Trump says US will end military aid to Israel by end of the year. President makes surprise announcement to halt $4bn annual funding, which has featured prominently in midterm campaigning. According to live international ...
Why South Africa's local elections matter. South Africans head to the polls on Wednesday amid water shortages, frustration with local services and questions over whether the ANC's support will keep falling. According to ...
A cultural stroll through Paris with actors François-Xavier Demaison and François Morel. This week, we bring you a special programme dedicated to theatre. Valérie Fayolle takes us to the Renaissance Theatre, where Franço...
Americans head to the polls for US midterm elections. Voters cast their ballots in Fairfax, Virginia, and New York as Americans head to the polls in midterm elections that will determine control of Congress for the final...
Apple restricts dating apps and AI companions to users 18 and up. Apple's new App Store rules will require 18+ ratings for dating apps and AI companions that offer sexual or romantic content. According to live internatio...
Apple is all in on AI — its own and everyone else's. Apple's latest earnings show how it's continuing to capitalize on the AI boom without busting its budget on the infrastructure spending consuming its competitors. Over...
Roli Has Fallen Apart—and Left Customers Holding the Bag. The inventive instrument maker collapsed into insolvency, leaving buyers empty-handed and users scrambling to keep their musical gear alive. According to live int...
Thailand to raise tax on imported EVs to 35% as Chinese brands gain ground. <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi0gFBVV95cUxPMmV1aS0zWjBzZ2E2cHNuaVpmNjJGTXJXWHl1SFctQW9uMXRweVFoQktWZ1VRMk5VYmk3bDJmU01yT1ozbk...
Trump axes US$3.8b annual military aid for Israel: ‘they no longer need it’. US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Washington was ending a 10-year security aid deal with Israel that allowed US$3.8 billion in ann...
U.S. Midterm Elections 2026 LIVE: Trump says midterm results will be ‘better than you think’. All 435 seats in the House of Representatives, 35 of the 100 Senate seats, and governorships in 36 States are up for election,...
Jury begins deliberations in Russell Brand's UK sexual offences trial. <p>LONDON, Nov 3 - The jury in the trial of British comedian and actor Russell Brand, who is accused of a string of historical sex offences, began th...
The key takeaways from Russell Brand's trial as jurors consider their verdict. The jury in the Russell Brand rape trial begins its deliberations in London after more than three weeks of evidence. Here is what the jurors ...
Death toll hits 29 after Russian strike on Ukrainian aid site, with 48 still missing. Russia launched 289 attack drones, 17 ballistic missiles and 59 cruise missiles across nine regions, President Zelenskyy said in an on...
What to look for on Election Day as questions loom over Trump. History, polling and vibes suggest it could be an ugly night for President Trump's Republican Party. But the political map, not to mention Republican gerryma...
24-year-old dies after collapsing during her first New York City Marathon. The 24-year-old Pennsylvanian had texted ‘Ow ow’ to her father, five miles before she collapsed. According to live international monitoring acros...
How TIME and Statista Determined Asia-Pacific's Best Employers of 2027. —Photo-illustration by TIME; SOPA Images, Bloomberg, NurPhoto and UCG—Getty Images For the first time, TIME and data firm Statista have presented As...
Iran Is Talking Peace but Preparing for War. Tehran is hedging its bets to prepare for Trump’s post-midterms plans. According to live international monitoring across USA, Global, officials and analysts are tracking the i...
Indian tourist killed after two helicopters collide near Everest base camp. The two aircraft crashed just metres from the ground after trying to land at the same spot. According to live international monitoring across UK...
From Italy to Canada, how the UK’s Palestine Action group went global. The banned UK group, which targets Israel's war machine, has inspired activists in Europe and beyond. According to live international monitoring...
As Trump’s Midterm Deadline Looms, Gulf Countries Brace for Possible Renewal of Iran War. The energy-rich Gulf Arab countries are engaged in a flurry of mediation efforts to avert war between the U.S. and Iran, as many f...
