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French star Bruel urged to cancel concerts amid rape claims
Here in France, political figures, including the Mayor of Paris, are calling for the singer Patrick Bruel to cancel his upcoming concerts as the number of cases and claims of sexual abuse and rape by the singer are increasing.
Bolivia’s capital under siege as protests and blockades deepen crisis
Bolivia’s President Rodrigo Paz faces a deepening crisis as widespread protests and blockades leave the political capital under siege less than six months after he took office. Two weeks of road closures — spearheaded by the Bolivian Workers’...
Inside France's new voluntary military service scheme
In France, compulsory military service was suspended in 1997. But from the start of the new academic year, a new military service – this time voluntary – is being introduced. It is aimed at young people aged 18 to 25, and recruitment is currently...
How Trump divided US companies – and handed Europeans an opening
Trump's aggressive push for US corporate interests in Europe is dividing American businesses and accelerating the EU's drive to cut off external dependencies, giving European companies a rare shot at markets long dominated by US giants.
The Verge’s 2026 high school graduation gift guide
High school graduation is a time of change that might be felt more deeply by family members than by the grads themselves. While some grads may immediately embark on a career path, many continue their education and delve deeper into their studies at...
Barney Frank, former congressman and gay-rights pioneer, dies at 86
The former congressman was politically engaged until the end. As GBH reports, Even in hospice, Frank was actively working to spread the message of his forthcoming book, "The Hard Path to Unity: Why We Must Reform the Left to Rescue Democracy."
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Ocean species are disappearing before scientists can even find them
Iran-backed Houthis join war with attack against Israel
G7 allies press Rubio on US Iran plans, discuss Strait of Hormuz
Palestine Action supporters arrested as London’s Met Police reverse policy
Middle East war live: Israel-Lebanon ceasefire continues as Trump hopes for peace deal
Man interviewed on suspicion of sex trafficking in Al Fayed investigation
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بي بي سي تتتبع قصة الطبيب حسام أبو صفية "من الاعتقال إلى العزل الانفرادي"
نقلت السلطات الإسرائيلية الطبيب المعتقل حسام أبو صفية إلى العزل الانفرادي في سجن نفحة بناءً على "ملف سري" وقانون "المقاتل غير الشرعي" للاشتباه في صِلته بحركة حماس، في حين تنفي هيئة الدفاع التهم وتترقب جلسة استئناف أمام المحكمة العليا للمطالبة...
Пашинян: Евросоюз откроет свой рынок для сельхозпродуктов из Армении
Премьер-министр Армении Никол Пашинян заявил, что Евросоюз намерен упростить доступ армянских товаров на европейский рынок. В частности, речь идет о введении режима свободной торговли для сельхозпродукции из страны.
Bakan Fidan: ABDİran konusunda yakında iyi haberler alabiliriz
Dışişleri Bakanı Hakan Fidan, ABD ve İran arasında görüşmeleri süren mutabakat konusunda 'iyimserim' ifadesini kullandı,, "Yakında iyi haberler alabiliriz" dedi. Bakan Fidan, Hürmüz Boğazı'nın açılmasının hayati önem taşıdığını vurguladı.
Mehr als 1,2 Millionen Menschen bei Papst-Messe in Madrid
So viele Menschen waren noch nie bei einem Gottesdienst von Leo XIV., seit er vor gut einem Jahr zum Papst gewählt wurde. Bei der Messe in der spanischen Hauptstadt rief er zu einer Rückbesinnung auf den Glauben auf.
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Ukraine: Russian drone hits nuclear-fuel storage facility
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called a Russian attack on a nuclear-storage facility near Chernobyl "vile." The UN's nuclear watchdog said no increased radiation had been registered at the site.
Germany news: Far-right AfD makes push in district elections
Sunday's district polls are seen as a barometer for elections in eastern states in September. Meanwhile, Chancellor Merz is headed to London to discuss the Ukraine war as Putin rejects face-to-face talks. DW has more.
Germany news: Far-right push in low-key eastern elections
The four local votes are widely seen as a barometer for state elections in eastern Germany in September. Meanwhile, Merz heads to London to discuss the Ukraine war as Putin rejects face-to-face talks.
Pope Leo XIV calls for 'end to polarisation' as he makes the first papal visit to Spain in 15 years
The pontiff is set to deliver a mass in the centre of Madrid before moving elsewhere in Spain to Barcelona and the Canary islands. Pope Leo XIV is also expected to deliver an unprecedented address to the Spanish parliament, where immigration is...
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Japanese Gothic is a gorgeously grotesque ghost story
I'll give the usual caveat: The horror novel Japanese Gothic is best experienced going in with as little information as possible. Content warnings for graphic gore, scenes of domestic violence, self-harm, and mental illness. If you're okay with...
Hacked, leaked, and held for ransom: the worst breaches of 2026 so far
From a massive DOGE data breach and the hacking of critical energy and water systems to the hack of an FBI surveillance system, here are the most damaging security incidents and data breaches of 2026.
Kill some time with these much needed distractions
Constantly being plugged into the news grind is mentally exhausting. Sometimes we just need to take a break, unwind, and do something fun. That’s why we’ve built up a collection of distracting time-wasters for when we need a break from being...
SFR racheté pour plus de 20 milliards d’euros par Bouygues Telecom, Free et Orange ; fortes inquiétudes sur l’emploi
Patrick Drahi s’est entendu avec ses trois rivaux pour leur céder son groupe. SFR est donc appelé à disparaître si les autorités de concurrence donnent leur aval. Les salariés redoutent de perdre leur poste, dans un climat social déjà dégradé.