The Supreme Court will review an 1868 federal law that makes home distilling a felony, a case that could redefine congressional taxing power.
Publisher Boreal says investigations confirmed the Haitian-Canadian Thelyson Orelien used AI in his breakthrough novel.
Former Kansas City Chiefs and Atlanta Falcons defensive end Allen Bailey died at 37 years old. He was reportedly found dead in his Florida home.
Robert Saleh passionately defended Jordan Elliott's character after the Tennessee Titans released the defensive lineman, calling the gun incident a cry for help.
Sen. Eric Schmitt warns France riots preview what Democrats want for America while touting Boeing F-47 jobs and a St. Louis crime crackdown.
With ICE arrests and detentions at their highest levels, immigration remains a key issue for voters less than two weeks before election daySign in or sign up to join the conversationFrom mass raids to quiet crackdown: a timeline of Trumpâs strategic ICE pivotItâs our last US midterms live Q&A before election day on 3 November, and our reporters are answering your immigration questions.Since Donald Trump began his second term, ICE arrests have reached record levels, operations have become deadly, and immigration raids have hit politiciansâ homes. Our reporting has documented the experiences of those directly affected by the harsh conditions in detention centers and resistance to ICE agents on the ground.The makeup of the Democratic party, plus key races to watchWho are the groups financially backing the candidates in the midterms?Will the Iran war cost Trump in the US midterm elections? Your questions answeredWill Trumpâs economy sink Republicans in the US midterm elections? Our reporters answered your questions Continue reading...
An Israeli settler was filmed shouting at and assaulting a Palestinian child during an attack on a family east of Yatta.
The BBC's Liza Tambunan is in central Kalimantan, to explain what peat is and why Indonesia is facing its worst wildfire season in a decade.
Roger Goodell says the NFL is comfortable with Steve Tisch continuing as New York Giants chairman despite Jeffrey Epstein email connections.
Hotel chaos, transport mishaps and diplomatic blunders cast a spotlight on organisers and the firm hired to deliver the games.
Sherrod Brown leads Jon Husted 52%-47% in the Ohio Senate race, fueled by a major gender gap and Trump's sliding approval in the Buckeye State.
Paxton's ratings are underwater by 17 points, while Democrat James Talarico holds a slim enthusiasm edge among likely voters
House prices in Sydney are at a two-year low after falling 4.7% in the September quarter, to $1.66m according to Domain reportHouse prices are falling across every capital city for the first time in 15 years and the second time on record, according to figures from Domainâs September Quarter 2026 House Price Report.House prices in Sydney are at a two-year low after falling 4.7% in the September quarter, to $1.66 million. Continue reading...
Vice President JD Vance was harshly critical of WNBA players skipping the national anthem during this year's finals, calling them "disgraceful."
Manchester United winless run continues with 4-1 Champions League humbling in Como, and Bruno Fernandes slams tactics.
An Iranian performer in Tehranâs busy Tajrish Square has impersonated US President Donald Trump behind bars.
Pope Leo XIV, 71, will require no further treatment for lung cancer after tests confirmed the disease was localised, the Vatican said Wednesday. The pontiff underwent surgery last week to remove part of his right lung after being diagnosed with adenocarcinoma. He was discharged Saturday and will gradually resume activities.
Kylian Mbappe and Yan Diomande score stunners as Real beat Leipzig to make it three from three in the Champions League.
Brandon Spikes claims he took a pay cut leaving Florida for the NFL, revealing pre-NIL college football payments on "Bussin' With The Boys."
Eze gave Arsenal the lead, but Davies levelled and Kane netted a penalty for the hosts before Rice made it 2-2.
Research carried out by the Alliance4Europe NGO suggests that pro-Russian networks manipulated information online in an effort to exacerbate anger in France ahead of last weekend's massive protests and subsequent unrest. After analysing more than half a million posts across various social media platforms, the group says it was able to track the campaign back to the start of September. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Omri Preiss, Managing Director at the Alliance4Europe.
The participation of US agents in an April drug operation has raised questions about whether Mexico's laws were upheld.
Research carried out by the Alliance4Europe NGO suggests that pro-Russian networks manipulated information online in an effort to exacerbate anger in France ahead of last weekend's massive protests and subsequent unrest. After analysing more than half a million posts across various social media platforms, the group says it was able to track the campaign back to the start of September. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Omri Preiss, Managing Director at the Alliance4Europe.
A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay $25 billion after a jury found the company deceived users in a case linked to the Cambridge Analytica scandal, media reported Wednesday. The ruling follows an $18 billion settlement with 48 other states over similar claims. Meta called the penalty âa tax on speech.â
John Goodman reveals the stomach surgery and sobriety journey behind his dramatic weight loss after reaching almost four hundred pounds.
The race between the sister of late Senator Lindsey Graham and Democrat Annie Andrews has tightened in deep-red state.
Trump weighs direct military strikes against the Houthis as deadly attacks on Saudi Arabia escalate and Riyadh urgently seeks U.S. interceptors.
A jury found Meta guilty of lying to Facebook users in â â â â â â â â New Mexico about access to their data.
Riley Gaines says Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries players who skip the WNBA Finals anthem should lose Olympic eligibility for Team USA.
Apes in study more likely to choose treats linked to sound of peers having fun, suggesting emotions influence learningOrangutans base their food choices on whether others appear to be having a good time, research suggests.Scientists studying captive orangutans have found that when the great apes heard the sound of their peers laughing before they searched a bowl for a tasty treat, they valued the reward more highly. Continue reading...
A new poll shows record support for Democratic congressional candidates ahead of the midterms, as voters feel the party is better attuned to handling their top issues.
Moscow dispatches its inaugural diesel shipment to the US, aiming to ease fuel shortages as midterm elections loom.
Colombian authorities have seized 7.6 tonnes of cocaine at the Caribbean port of Cartagena
Natasha Lyonne's repost of Trump's Elon Musk SpaceX message and her "prefer Trump" remark over JD Vance ignited a fierce online backlash.
French bond yields have topped 5%, their highest level since 2002, after widespread protests and violence over the weekend. It's a sign that investors are losing confidence in France's finances, as the government grapples with budget and debt problems. Also in the show - chipmaker Nvidia says it's invested $10 billion in European tech firms to boost the 'AI economy,' and the UK approves a controversial natural gas field as PM Andy Burnham faces pressure over energy costs.Â
An Israeli settler was filmed shouting at and assaulting a Palestinian child during an attack on a family east of Yatta.
The Modern Times Café in Minneapolis is closing after owner Dylan Alverson's experiment with a free and donation-based restaurant model proved unsustainable.
The far-right European Parliament group of French presidential frontrunner Marine Le Pen's party said Wednesday EU prosecutors were searching its offices as part of a graft probe into its now-defunct predecessor. The Patriots for Europe group said the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) had been searching its administrative offices in Brussels and Strasbourg "since this morning". FRANCE 24's Dave Keating reports from Strasbourg.
César Jåuregui Moreno is accused of allowing US agents to join a raid on a suspected drugs lab in April.
Seinfeld actor Jason Alexander recalls a visit to Ramallah that challenged his fears about visiting Palestinian cities.
Test results have confirmed his diagnosis as a lung adenocarcinoma that was localised.
The southwest metro extension will open on Friday 30 October, more than two years after the former T3 heavy rail line closedA long-awaited extension to Sydneyâs metro line will open on Friday next week, bringing an end to more than two years of replacement buses for residents in the cityâs south-west.In a video shared on Instagram on Thursday morning, the New South Wales premier, Chris Minns announced that the Southwest Metro extension would open on Friday 30 October. In a statement, the government said the first service would commence at 4:31am. Continue reading...
As climate change fuels hotter summers, some Britons are moving north in search of cooler weather. Could a similar shift be on the horizon in the United States?
Russia's President Putin does not feel under pressure right now to end the war.
Jessie and Eric Decker's Florida beach photos with their four kids went viral after fans couldn't stop commenting about one striking detail.
Cordarrelle Patterson was booked into a Sevier County jail in Tennessee and released on a $1,000 bond after his wife alleged he grabbed her.
Havana says Washington is threatening countries with retaliation if they refuse to vote against condemning its embargo.
The top Democrats on the House and Senate intelligence committees said they are working under the presumption that the president will seek to justify election interference by alleging fraud.
Another October Hump Day Nightcaps covers Kalen DeBoer looking miserable at Neyland Stadium and Danica Patrick back on the Trump campaign trail.
Pope Leo XIV's doctors say the lung adenocarcinoma tumor removed Oct. 13 was localized, and a cancer assessment found no further treatment needed.
Australian Lawmaker Helen Haines has lost both legs after a car rammed into her.
Australia-first laws provide a third legal option other than burial and cremation for the treatment of bodiesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSeveral New South Wales MPs say they want their own bodies turned into âhuman compostâ after Australian-first laws were passed allowing the unusual practice.The laws, passed on Wednesday, provide a third legal option other than burial and cremation for the treatment of bodies. Continue reading...
An undercover investigation by Al Jazeera, launched in 2021, infiltrated Turning Point UK.
President â Volodymyr Zelenskiy âsaid on Wednesday âthat Ukraine supported a US proposal for âthree-way talks âwith Russia â and the United âStates at the level â of negotiators to be held as soon âas possible, preferably âno later than early November. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, GrĂ©goire Roos, Director of the Europe, Russia and Eurasia Programme at Chatham House, says that "it's not clear whether Putin would meet Trump and Zelensky", adding that "meeting Zelensky is the last thing that Putin would be prepared to do".
The wife of a diplomat based in Abuja travelled to Kampala for a vacation.
Donald Trump and his inner circle are using unrest in France to push unsubstantiated claims blaming the riots on immigration, even showing French protest footage at midterm rallies. But there is no evidence linking immigration to the unrest, and it's prompted French President Emmanuel Macron to accuse world leaders of making âstupid commentsâ at Franceâs expense. Trumpâs focus comes as Republicans face mounting pressure ahead of the midterms and his approval rating hits a reported record low.
The death toll from a drone strike Monday on a market in an area disputed between Sudan and South Sudan has risen to 153 and is likely even higher, a local official told AFP on Wednesday. Authorities in Abyei district said the strike on the Amiet market involved the use of multiple munitions and was carried out by the Sudanese army. FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks with Jan Pospisil, Sudan Affairs Analyst at the Peace and Conflict Resolution Evidence Platform. He says that for a long time the Sudanese army has tried "to portray a picture internationally that they are humane, whereas RSF is committing atrocities. Here we see very clearly that there is not much difference between these two".
William Contreras at +650 leads the World Series MVP picks as the Milwaukee Brewers face the Tampa Bay Rays with series odds favoring Milwaukee.
Two top leaders of Indiaâs Cockroach Party, Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das, have been released after a week in jail.
Trail cam footage captures a spike buck lunging at a bigger buck during rutting season, only to be ragdolled and tossed in the air in seconds.
Olfa â Hamdi, a US-Tunisian national, was convicted of 'plotting' and 'inciting' military to disobey orders.
James Talarico says Republican extremism forced him to address trans issues and gender debates he never intended to discuss in the Texas Legislature.
Brian Kelly says Steve Sarkisian, not Arch Manning, bears responsibility for the Texas Longhorns' offensive struggles in Austin this season.
The fine is the largest to date against Facebook's owner, larger than an $18bn deal with California.
Minnesota Timberwolves and Miami Heat clash on ESPN with LaMelo Ball, Giannis Antetokounmpo headlining revamped rosters in a marquee NBA matchup.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signalled Moscow is willing in principle to resume talks with Ukraine and the US.
CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz travels the nation in a new film revealing how fraudsters allegedly exploit Medicare, Medicaid and hospice care.
The NFLâs Steelers and Saints will play in Paris on Sunday despite the riots.
Tehran had 'nothing new' to tell Washington after latest nuclear proposals reportedly offered by mediators.
Marine Le Pen is set to officially launch her presidential campaign this weekend at the National Rally two-day party congress in Orléans. The latest Ifop poll, carried out in the wake of the mass protests and riots in France, suggests the far right leader would win the first round of the presidential election by a wide margin, and far-left candidate Jean-Luc Melenchon emerged as her most likely opponent in the runoff. FRANCE 24's Emerald Maxwell reports.
Incumbent Mike Lawler is fending off a challenge from Democrat Cait Conley in stateâs 17th congressional districtUS politics live â latest updatesElon Muskâs Super Pac has spent more than $500,000 in New Yorkâs highly competitive 17th congressional district race to help Mike Lawler, the Republican incumbent, hold on to his seat.Lawler, a moderate Republican, is fending off a challenge from Democrat Cait Conley in Hudson Valley. It is among the most-watched races that could determine whether Republicans hold on to their majority in Congress. Continue reading...
US President Donald Trump's pivot away from Ukraine has triggered fresh questions about his attachment to Russian leader Vladimir Putin, the man a top American envoy flattered on Wednesday as a "humanitarian. Trump has cast his dealings with Putin as part of a mega-deal that has secured the release of American detainee Stephen Hubbard -- and which Trump says will end Russia's war on Ukraine. FRANCE 24's Gulliver Cragg reports from Kharkiv.
Palestinian farmers are still being blocked from accessing their olive groves by Israeli settlers and the military
Nice mayor accused Victor Wembanyama of encouraging French riots after the NBA star voiced support for the growing protest movement in France.
Teachers joined nationwide student protests amid growing youth-led demonstrations in Europe.
A relative of murdered mother Shiri Bibas and her sons Kfir and Ariel is pressing the ICC to act against Iranian leaders after the familyâs devastating losses in the Oct. 7 attacks.
Al Jazeeraâs Osama Bin Javaid reports on the âBadrâ Memorandum of Understanding.
Dozens of leading figures term the UK law banning Palestine Action a ârepressive absurdityâ.
Safari's Notify Me feature and Google's price-tracking tools can monitor products and send alerts when prices drop on your iPhone or Android.
A mass funeral has been held in southern Yemen for 75 recruits killed in a Houthi missile strike on a training camp.
Hal Steinbrenner blamed Yankees players for the offense's postseason failures as the championship drought ties a century-old franchise record.
Israeli forces are raiding Palestinian homes in the occupied West Bank and turning them into interrogation centres.
The Jacksonville Jaguars' 904Ever Club lets fans store their ashes inside the renovated EverBank Stadium memorial for up to $5,904 a package.
Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were accused of breaking into an unauthorised protest venue in Delhi.
Trump rally attendees in North Carolina say rising gas prices are worth it if the Iran war stops a nuclear weapon from threatening future generations.
Critics have accused the tech giant Meta of censoring the political campaign of President Lula and favouring Bolsonaro.
Jack Ross was filmed allegedly discussing with an undercover reporter violent options to deal with enemiesA former Conservative election candidate has been suspended from the party after he was seemingly filmed discussing the cost of hiring contract killers and offering to âbrokerâ the services of a far-right activist with alleged paramilitary links.Jack Ross was filmed apparently asking an undercover reporter âWhat do you want done?â before listing the type of violent options that could be bought. Continue reading...
Relatives recount distress and loneliness their loved ones went through in pandemic as a result of isolation policyâAt the time it felt like a devilâs bargain â it was horrible, but it was what [we thought] we had to do to keep people safe,â says Amy of the âdevastatingâ and âterrifyingâ restrictions that led to her maternal grandparents being locked down in separate care homes during the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic.Eva and Eric had been married for more than 60 years when her dementia and his increased frailty meant they needed separate residential support. When the first lockdown was announced in March 2020, however, it in effect cut them off from each other and their granddaughter, to whom they had been especially close after the early death of Amyâs mother. Continue reading...
Locals describe the MP, who had to have both legs amputated, as a genuinely kind person who fought for the community.
RaĂșl Castro faces a Florida arrest warrant for conspiracy in the 1996 Brothers to the Rescue aircraft shootdown that killed four unarmed civilians.
The Department of Justice accuses Jennifer Gonzalez of earning $6 million by arranging sham marriages for green cards over a decade in Massachusetts.
New Mexico lawsuit claims âin exchange for furthering Epsteinâs criminal project, his associates received generous salariesâThe attorney general of New Mexico on Wednesday filed a civil lawsuit against Jeffrey Epsteinâs longtime attorney, Darren Indyke, and Epsteinâs longtime accountant, Richard Kahn, accusing them of having âfacilitated and concealedâ Epsteinâs crimes, and is seeking to stop them from being paid by Epsteinâs estate while the litigation plays out.The lawsuit, filed in the US district court for the district of New Mexico, names Kahn and Indyke as defendants both in their individual capacity, and in their capacity as co-executors of Epsteinâs estate. The complaint also names the Epsteinâs estate, and the 1953 Trust, which holds the estateâs assets. Continue reading...
US photojournalist describes âprotective shieldâ, vows to return to work in West Bank and criticises Netanyahu comments on incidentThe Washington Post photojournalist who was attacked and seriously injured by Israeli settlers on the West Bank on Friday has described how she was saved with the help of local Palestinians.Heidi Levine sustained four fractured vertebrae, two broken ribs and four puncture wounds when she was knocked to the ground and repeatedly beaten by a crowd of masked settlers while she and other journalists were covering the olive harvest in the Palestinian village of Abu Falah, north of Ramallah. Continue reading...
Steve Witkoffâs flattery of the Russian leader could be just the start of a mendacious stratagem from a US president who says Moscow âhas been fine on UkraineâThey say the first casualty of war is truth. For the Trump administration, the road to peace with Russia now encompasses some extraordinary lies.Steve Witkoff delivered one as he sat down with Vladimir Putin in his native St Petersburg on Wednesday, aiming to close the deal on Russiaâs land grab in Ukraine with the White Houseâs strategy of maximum pressure on Kyiv and saccharine flattery of the Kremlin. Continue reading...
Zach Bryan told Matthew McConaughey he drank up to 15 beers a day and was drunk when he wrote nearly every hit before a pivotal moment changed him.
Officials say the explosion released an airborne irritant that can cause burning of the eyes, nose, mouth and skinOfficials are investigating a tank explosion in Toledo, Ohio, that released a chemical into the air, causing a mass evacuation in the area.One person, a first responder, was injured and taken to the hospital, but officials believe the injuries are non-life threatening. They are also unsure about the cause of the explosion. Continue reading...
What's behind protests in Portugal?
The Republican candidate released an ad featuring his opponent's mother calling her daughter "a liar".
Marco Rubio tells OutKick the US embassy in France believes the NFL game there Sunday 'will be fine,' a message he relayed to Roger Goodell.
The Bushes could potentially influence some disaffected Republicans when it comes to next month's vote.