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‘Screams of horror’: Ten dead, including five children, in France fire

Ten people, including five children aged between three and 15 years old, have been killed in a fire near the French city of Lyon, interior minister Gerald Darmanin said.

Ukrainian soldiers prepare to hold the line in Bakhmut

Ukrainian troops are preparing to hold the line in eastern Bakhmut using trench warfare tactics reminiscent of World War I. FRANCE 24 speaks with those fortifying positions around the city.

Russia launches another major missile attack on Ukraine

2,398 for the U.S., 1 for Canada: That’s the lopsided record on targeting forced labour

How’s this for a lopsided record in targeting forced labour: 2,398 for the U.S., 1 for Canada. Both countries promised in the new NAFTA to stop illicit goods, but only one has acted. U.S. efforts are only ramping up, while Canada risks trade penalties if it doesn’t catch up, a Liberal MP warns.

Failed landing sees pilot eject as military jet nosedives on to runway

A pilot safely ejected from a military jet after a failed landing that was caught on video in north Texas.

EU adopts global minimum 15% tax on multinationals

The European Union on Thursday adopted a plan for a global minimum 15 percent tax on multinational businesses, after leaders gave final approval following months of wrangling. The landmark agreement between nearly 140 countries is intended to stop governments racing to cut taxes to lure the world’s richest firms to their territory.

Putin prepares to cancel key events as backlash mounts over military humiliation

Vladimir Putin’s troops have suffered repeated defeats on the battleground over recent months, making him more exposed to criticism and internal dissent.

Elon Musk polls users on reinstating suspended journalists, defends himself in Twitter Spaces chat

After several prominent media critics of Twitter owner Elon Musk were banned from the platform without explanation on Thursday, an explanation was eventually offered. In a series of tweets, Musk said the journalists — including CNN correspondent Donie O’Sullivan, New York Times technology reporter Ryan Mac, Washington Post reporter Drew Harwell, The Intercept journalist Micah Lee, Mashable writer…

Ousted Peru president Pedro Castillo detained for 18 months amid protests

Peru’s Supreme Court on Thursday ordered ousted president Pedro Castillo to remain in detention for another 18 months after his arrest last week, which has sparked deadly unrest in the South American nation.

A landslide at a campground in Malaysia has killed at least 16 and left 17 missing

An estimated 94 Malaysians were believed to have been at the campsite in Batang Kali when the incident occurred, a district police chief said. At least 53 people were rescued without harm.(Image credit: Malaysia Civil Defence via AP)

Fire At Building Near France’s Lyon Kills 10, Including 5 Children

Ten people, including five children, were killed – according to a provisional death count – after a fire broke out on Friday morning at a residential building in Vaulx-en-Velin, near the French city…

Peru’s former President Pedro Castillo sentenced to 18 months in prison

Peruvian ex-President Pedro Castillo’s prison stay was extended by 18 months amid a deepening diplomatic spat with left-leaning countries in the region that oppose his removal as ongoing blockages threaten logistics at key copper mines.

Peru’s former President Pedro Castillo sentenced to 18 months in prison

Peruvian ex-President Pedro Castillo’s prison stay was extended by 18 months amid a deepening diplomatic spat with left-leaning countries in the region that oppose his removal as ongoing blockages threaten logistics at key copper mines.

Putin readies second nuclear weapon this week amid chilling threats of London attack

Moscow has made a number of threats to launch nuclear weapons since the start of the war in Ukraine in February.

López Obrador overhauls Mexican electoral system, sparking protests

The president’s plan to cut the independent electoral authority is dividing the country. Critics say it will weaken crucial safeguards for the young democracy.

Twitter suspends several journalists covering the company and Musk

Twitter suspended Thursday the accounts of more than a half-dozen journalists who had been writing about the company and its new owner Elon Musk.

Twitter suspends several journalists covering the company and Musk

Twitter suspended Thursday the accounts of more than a half-dozen journalists who had been writing about the company and its new owner Elon Musk.