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The Australian government has announced a $1.1bn grants program to accelerate the domestic production of low-carbon liquid fuels, aiming to cut emissions from some of the most polluting sectors of the economy. The initiative, unveiled by Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen,......
The appeal trial of Salim Berrada, dubbed by the press as the “Tinder rapist,” opened on Tuesday in Créteil, near Paris. The 40-year-old Moroccan former photographer was sentenced in March 2024 to 18 years in prison for the rape or sexual assault of 15 women he had contacted through......
Legendary actor and director Robert Redford has passed away at the age of 89. Renowned for his iconic roles in films such as Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Sting, and All the President’s Men, Redford left an indelible mark on Hollywood. Beyond his acting career, Redford was a passionate......
A new investigation has revealed that Russia operates an extensive network of more than 200 facilities aimed at re-educating and militarising Ukrainian children. The findings, released by the Humanitarian Research Lab at Yale School of Public Health, are supported by documents, satellite imagery, and......
The European Ariane 6 rocket will carry out fewer launches in 2025 than initially planned, according to Arianespace’s chief executive David Cavaillolès. The number of missions has been reduced from five to four, though company officials stressed that the adjustment should not be seen as......
Sweden is reeling from one of its most significant data breaches to date after a cyberattack targeted IT systems provider Miljödata, compromising the personal data of roughly 1.5 million individuals — nearly 15% of the country’s population. According to prosecutor Sandra Helgadottir,......
Syrian authorities announced on Tuesday the appointment of a local Druze leader as head of internal security in the southern city of Sweida, following deadly communal clashes in July. The move is seen as an attempt to ease tensions in the province, where Druze fighters control the city while Damascus......
China’s economic momentum weakened in August as both industrial output and retail sales grew at a slower pace than expected, according to official data released on Monday. The figures highlight the persistent challenges facing the world’s second-largest economy. Industrial production rose......
Morocco has been entrusted with the presidency of the Group of Francophone Ambassadors (GAF) in Geneva for the 2025–2026 term. Ambassador Omar Zniber, Morocco’s permanent representative to the United Nations in Geneva, was elected by acclamation, reflecting the confidence and respect Morocco......
The municipalities of Nice and Cannes, two of the most visited cities on the French Riviera, have intensified their crackdown on unauthorized key boxes used for short-term rentals such as Airbnb. Since the ban introduced at the end of 2023, hundreds of these devices have already been removed from public......
European stock markets started the day without a clear direction on Tuesday, as investors awaited the outcome of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s two-day monetary policy meeting. Market participants widely expect the Fed to announce its first interest rate cut since December 2024, a move anticipated......
Valentino Luchin, a renowned chef once celebrated for his role in San Francisco’s culinary scene, has been arrested on charges of carrying out three bank robberies in a single day. The 62-year-old faces multiple counts of robbery and attempted robbery after the incidents unfolded last Wednesday. Authorities......
The first deportation flight under Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s “one in, one out” migration agreement with France has faced an unexpected setback. Reports indicate that an Air France passenger plane scheduled to carry a small group of people who had crossed the Channel was forced to......