News in brief
France will return more than €50 million in assets seized from members of the former Assad family network to support development projects in Syria, French President Emmanuel Macron announced during his visit to Damascus. The decision was unveiled as France and Syria signed several agreements aimed......
Ukraine plans to prioritise artificial intelligence systems that can operate independently on domestic infrastructure, as the country seeks greater control over digital tools used in government services, business operations and defence applications. A senior Ukrainian ministry official said Kyiv would......
France's wine industry is facing mounting pressure as prolonged drought and extreme summer temperatures threaten vineyard productivity across several of the country's most renowned wine-producing regions. Producers warn that persistent heat and a lack of rainfall are restricting grape development,......
Several streets in central Manhattan were evacuated during Tuesday’s rush hour after structural problems were reported at a skyscraper undergoing renovation, prompting emergency crews and building inspectors to secure the area. The incident occurred at a 38-storey tower near Grand Central Terminal......
Canada has secured the backing of nine countries for the creation of a new multilateral financial institution dedicated to strengthening defence and security capabilities, marking a significant step toward expanding long-term investment in allied resilience. Announced during the NATO Summit in Ankara,......
Lebanon has renewed its appeal for greater assistance from Arab countries as it seeks to rebuild after months of conflict, with Information Minister Paul Morcos emphasizing that regional cooperation will be essential to the country's recovery. Speaking after a meeting with Saudi Arabia’s newly......
U.S. President Donald Trump said he believes the war in Ukraine could be resolved in the near future after holding separate conversations with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Speaking during a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the 2026......
A Czech appeals court has upheld the extradition of German far-right activist Marla-Svenja Liebich to Germany, where the individual is expected to serve a prison sentence linked to previous convictions for incitement to racial hatred and defamation. The decision, delivered on Tuesday, confirms an earlier......
Internationally acclaimed Senegalese bassist Cheikh Ndoye has highlighted the deep cultural connections between African musical traditions after participating in one of the flagship artistic residencies of the 2026 Gnaoua Festival. Speaking during the event, Ndoye said that performing Gnaoua music gives......
German defence manufacturer Diehl Defence is developing a new long-range version of its IRIS-T air defence system that could reduce the need for the limited supply of Patriot interceptor missiles, according to the company's chief executive. Speaking during a presentation of the Diehl industrial......
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that his administration intends to lift sanctions imposed on Turkey and will decide whether to move forward with the sale of Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighter jets to Ankara. The remarks came as Trump met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on......
A deadly prison riot in Sri Lanka that claimed 26 lives was triggered by a dispute between rival inmate groups over drug smuggling inside the facility, according to a senior government official. The violence erupted at Negombo Prison, located in the coastal town of Negombo, about 35 kilometres north......
The Bank of England has warned that the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence could create new risks for financial stability, as investors increasingly place large bets on the technology while banks become more exposed to potential cyber threats. In its latest half-yearly assessment of risks facing......
-
16:21
-
16:15
-
16:10
-
16:06
-
16:00
-
15:48
-
15:45
-
15:45
-
15:30
-
15:21
-
15:15
-
15:12
-
15:02
-
15:00
-
14:45
-
14:30
-
14:15
-
14:00
-
13:45
-
13:30
-
13:15
-
13:00
-
12:45
-
12:30
-
12:15
-
12:00
-
11:45
-
11:30
-
11:19
-
11:15
-
11:13
-
11:08
-
11:01
-
11:00
-
10:45
-
10:44
-
10:30
-
10:15
-
10:00
-
09:45
-
09:30
-
09:15
-
09:00
-
08:45
-
08:30
-
08:15
-
08:00
-
07:45
-
07:30
-
07:15
-
07:00
-
18:15
-
18:00
-
17:45
-
17:30
-
17:15
-
17:00
-
16:45
-
16:30
