Emma Jones takes us through the nominations for France’s upcoming “Césars” cinema awards, with American filmmaker Richard Linklater picking up 10 nods for “Nouvelle Vague”. In this week’s film releases, Emma tells us why the Russell Crowe-led Nazi cou…
Russia lures Kenyans into fighting in Ukraine war
As Russia seeks to replenish its forces in nearly four years of war — and avoid an unpopular nationwide mobilization — it’s pulling out all the stops to find new troops to send into the battlefield. This includes duping foreign nationals from Kenya, S…
Trump-Iran latest: President warns ‘time is running out’ to avoid military strikes with ‘massive armada’ on the way
Trump said an attack would be ‘far worse’ than strikes launched against the country’s nuclear programme last year
Russia bears brunt of nearly two million casualties in Ukraine war, say report
After nearly four years since Russia’s full scale invasion of Ukraine, the war has caused nearly two million military casualties — killed, wounded or missing — on both sides, according to a study published by a US think tank. Moscow’s forces have bo…
Iran: ‘Time is running out’ to reach a deal, Trump says
US President #Trump is keeping the possibility of military action against #Iran on the table, warning that ‘time is running out’ for #Tehran to reach a deal, as internet access is partially restored and the scale of the crackdown on #protesters become…
Hamas says ready to transfer Gaza governance to Palestinian technocratic committee
Hamas is ready for a “complete transfer of governance” to a technocratic committee in the Gaza Strip, a spokesman for the militant group told AFP on Wednesday, adding that the critical Rafah border crossing with Egypt must be opened in both directions…
Is the US preparing to strike Iran?
Satellite images show a steady and significant build-up of US military forces in the region.
Swedish funfair fined €491,000 for 2023 rollercoaster derailment that killed one
Witnesses described a chaotic scene as the front of the train appeared to jump off the tracks before coming to a stop, with one car tilted toward the ground.
Major fire at Courchevel’s Grandes Alpes hotel, hundreds evacuated
A major fire at the Grandes Alpes hotel in Courchevel led to the evacuation of nearly 300 people. Over 100 firefighters are battling the blaze, with four suffering minor injuries.
Google’s $8 AI Plus plan is here – should you switch from the $20 Pro?
Want more Gemini without paying for Pro? Google AI Plus might be for you. Here’s what it includes.