The incident on Saturday has further fuelled tensions between France’s far right and hard left ahead of municipal elections nationwide in March and the 2027 presidential race.
Shipbroker bullish on gas carriers as ammonia-capable vessels become newbuilding norm
London broker says fleet growth this year should be offset by strong demand
Rubio meets Orban as Trump ally lags in polls ahead of Hungary elections
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban Monday during a visit to Budapest on the final stage of his Europe tour. An ally of President Donald Trump, who has also maintained close ties to Russian President Vladimir Pu…
ByteDance says it “respects IP rights and we have heard the concerns regarding Seedance” and it plans to “strengthen” safeguards, after Disney’s legal threats (Osmond Chia/BBC)
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ByteDance says it “respects IP rights and we have heard the concerns regarding Seedance” and it plans to “strengthen” safeguards, after Disney’s legal threats — Chinese technology giant Byt…
Rio carnival parade honours President Lula, sparks criticism
A colossal metallic robot depicting Brazil’s Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva towered over Rio de Janeiro’s famed Sambadrome avenue on Sunday night, in a Carnival parade that has drawn fire for its tribute to a sitting president in an election year. Samba sc…
Australian women and children released from Syrian detention camp
The group of 34 – families of dead or jailed extremists – could return to Australia after being held since 2019Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralian women and children held for years without charge in a squalid detention…
How IDV is evolving the Viking uncrewed vehicle
Speakign to the UKD efence Journal, IDV argues Viking reflects a rare UK-based uncrewed ground capability, developed and integrated by a domestic team as interest in autonomy grows.
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Cost of Trump’s Caribbean op nearing $3 bn – Bloomberg
The US military presence off Venezuela is costing US taxpayers billions, Bloomberg calculations show
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Harry Styles to curate Meltdown festival at London’s Southbank Centre – and play an intimate gig
The pop superstar will oversee the annual music and art celebration in June, marking the festival’s 31st edition and the venue’s 75th anniversaryHarry Styles is to curate the Meltdown festival at London’s Southbank Centre, coinciding with the 75th anni…
Syria Crosses a Threshold – The New York Times
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