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Watch as mountain biker Aurélien Fontenoy cycles up the Eiffel Tower’s staircase to break the world record by nearly seven minutes. Source link

The second anniversary of the Oct. 7 attacks comes with peace talks underway, but with hostages still in Gaza, more than 67,000 Palestinians dead and Israel more isolated than ever before. Source link

Join the puffin patrol as they rescue lost pufflings on Vestmannaeyjar, off the southern coast of Iceland. Source link

British microcomputers were among more than 100,000 foreign-made parts contained in Russian missiles and drones used in Sunday’s deadly strikes on Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky has said.The Ukrainian president called for further “effective” sanctions after saying parts originating in allied countries including Germany, Japan and the US have been identified in Russian weapons.The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) said it had recently undertaken efforts to crack down on UK firms whose products have continued to make their way into Russia’s military supply chain.”We take reports of goods from UK companies being found in Russian weaponry incredibly seriously,” a government spokesperson…

In the end, Emmanuel Macron’s man wasn’t able to pull it off either.When Sébastien Lecornu was appointed France’s prime minister three and a half weeks ago, the spin was that this was President Macron’s last card.A last card, we were told, but a good one. The 39-year-old was a presidential protégé – loyal, modest, undemonstrative. It was thought he had what it took to fix a discreet deal between the parties and save French politics from implosion.But as it turns out, that wasn’t the case. Lecornu has arguably gone down in even more embarrassing circumstances than his two ill-fated predecessors.At…

Harry Kane says his interest in returning to the Premier League has cooled and he is willing to open talks with Bayern Munich about a new contract.Kane is halfway through the four-year deal he signed when joining from Tottenham Hotspur for £86.4m in the summer of 2023.The 32-year-old has scored 103 goals in 106 appearances for the German club, helping them win the 2024-25 Bundesliga title – the first honour of his career.Tottenham manager Thomas Frank has said he would like to see Kane return to England, where he needs 48 goals to eclipse Alan Shearer’s all-time Premier League scoring…

LONDON — European stocks are expected to open mixed on Tuesday, with all eyes on France after the resignation of Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu plunged the country into a fresh political crisis.The U.K.’s FTSE index is expected to open slightly lower, Germany’s DAX 0.2% higher, France’s CAC 40 up 0.13% and Italy’s FTSE MIB 0.1% lower, according to data from IG.France is firmly in focus this week following Lecornu’s surprise departure on Monday, which came just one day after he had appointed a new government cabinet and only 27 days into the job.In a surprise twist on Monday evening, French President…

new video loaded: One Hostage’s Path to Healing and AdvocacyEmily Damari spent 471 days in captivity in Gaza. Since being released, Ms. Damari, a British Israeli, has become a symbol of resilience and a voice for the release of all remaining hostages held by Hamas. Avishag Shar-Yashuv, a photographer for The New York Times, has been following Ms. Damari’s journey.By Avishag Shaar-Yashuv, Nikolay Nikolov and Stephanie SwartOctober 7, 2025 Source link

The UK’s hottest summer on record has triggered a “mast year”, when trees and shrubs produce an unusually large number of fruits and nuts like acorns, conkers and berries.But concerns about the hot and dry conditions creating a so-called “false autumn” have been allayed in some areas, according to the National Trust, after experiencing late rainfall. The conservation charity has set out its prediction for a long, colourful autumn display in the coming weeks, while also warning of the ongoing challenge of climate change.It says volatile weather patterns pose an increasing challenge for experts as they struggle to predict autumn…

Bitcoin is trading at all-time highs, surging beyond £93,000 for the first time.The world’s biggest cryptocurrency has doubled in value over the past 12 months – buoyed by Donald Trump’s return to the White House. However, its 10% surge over the past week is down to one specific factor: the US government shutdown. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 3:58 US government shuts down Experts have told Sky News that the drama unfolding in Washington is undermining trust in the dollar – and pushing investors to alternatives.Bitwise senior associate Max Shannon said stubbornly high inflation, which…

The government has announced new financial incentives worth up to £31,000 tax-free for trainee teachers in maths, physics, chemistry and computing, in an effort to tackle long-standing recruitment challenges in England’s schools.From next year, bursaries and scholarships will be available to those training through both school-based and university routes, with the Department for Education hoping to attract more people with science and engineering backgrounds into the classroom. Trainees in further education will also be eligible for up to £31,000 in shortage subjects, £10,000 for English, and £15,000 for those training to work with children who have special educational needs and…

For the first time in history, renewable energy has produced more of the world’s electricity than coal, according to a new analysis of global energy trends.In the first half of 2025, solar and wind energy outstripped growth in global electricity demand and led to a small but significant reduction in the use of fossil fuels compared to the year before, clean energy analysts Ember said. The finding coincides with the International Energy Agency (IEA) forecasting a doubling of global clean energy capacity by 2030.”We are seeing the first signs of a crucial turning point,” said Ember’s electricity analyst, Malgorzata Wiatros-Motyka.Deployment…

On Sunday, three contestants were crowned winners of the inaugural, government-run “Mexico Sings” competition, meant to promote songs that aren’t about drug cartels or violence. Source link

Aerial view by drone of Tokyo Cityscape with Tokyo Sky Tree visible in Tokyo city, Japan on sunrise.pongnathee kluaythong | Moment | Getty ImagesAsia-Pacific markets were set to open mostly higher Tuesday, tracking Wall Street gains on a tech rally fueled by the massive deal between OpenAI and AMD, in one of the most direct challenges to chipmaker giant Nvidia.Investors in Asia will be keeping an eye on chip stocks in the region.Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index was set for a higher open, with its futures contract in Chicago trading at 48,705, and its counterpart in Osaka at 48,590, against…

There’s one specific trend set to define the automotive industry, according to investor and former Tesla board member Steve Westly: self-driving vehicles. And he says investors should take note. “Waymo and autonomous vehicles are the future, flat out, end of story,” Westly, who sat on Tesla’s board between 2007 and 2010, told CNBC’s “Squawk Box Europe” on Friday. “And they’re coming quickly. In the San Francisco Bay area where I live, it seemed like science fiction just five years ago. Now, you see them everywhere. After you’ve done it once or twice, you completely forget there is no driver in…

In the tunnels of Gaza where she was held captive, Emily Damari learned how to survive. These photos show her learning to be alive again. Source link

The move paves the way for a possible military escalation against drug traffickers or the government of Nicolás Maduro. Source link

The Trump administration is ratcheting up pressure on Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela’s president, while attacking boats in the Caribbean Sea. Source link

The government has barred Marineland from shipping its whales to an aquarium in China so the park is threatening to put the whales down. Source link

Oat (Avena sativa L.) is a cereal grain that produces edible seeds known as oats. Some of the healthiest oats include oat groats, oat bran, and steel-cut oats. Eating oats can help lower cholesterol, support gut health, and boost feelings of fullness—all of which can support overall heart health. R.Tsubin / Getty Images Oat groats, also known as whole oats, are the least processed oats with the tough outer hulls removed. They have a low glycemic index (GI) of 43.4, which helps with blood sugar control. Their intact grain structure slows digestion. Oat groats are also a source of iron,…

Bintou Keita issued the message in an exclusive interview with UN News just a few days after briefing the Security Council on the situation in eastern DRC, expressing “compassion and empathy” for the long-suffering population.“We know that it is very difficult, and it is a daily difficulty,” she said, underlining the “resilience” of the Congolese people “despite all the suffering”.Diplomatic efforts underwayFor decades, armed groups have plagued the east, where large areas are now under the control of the M23 rebel movement. Ms. Keita, who also heads the UN peacekeeping mission in the DRC, MONUSCO, highlighted diplomatic efforts that are being…

 “We are seeing a dangerous rise in emergency levels of hunger, and our ability to respond is shrinking by the day,” said Ross Smith, WFP director of emergencies. “Without urgent funding, families already pushed to the edge will be left with nothing at a time when they need it most.” A striking 4.4 million Somalis are facing crisis level of food insecurity or worse, the latest internationally backed IPC index reported, a global standard for measuring hunger and malnutrition. That means millions must resort to extreme lengths – like selling off essential livelihood assets – to get the calories they need.Multiple crises…

More than 100 million people around the world are using e-cigarettes, according to “alarming” estimates from the World Health Organisation, with almost 15 million teenagers believed to vape.In its report – the health body’s first ever tracking of the use of vapes and other electronic smoking devices – the WHO said that figure includes at least 86 million adults, mostly from high-income countries. But the report said 14.7 million of the total believed to use e-cigarettes were reportedly children aged between 13 and 15 years old.It added that vaping’s prevalence among teens globally was 7.2%. In contrast, while around 20.4…

In the first elections since the Assad regime was ousted, there was no popular vote and women and minorities won few seats. Still, many Syrians saw it as progress toward ending authoritarian rule. Source link