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Four astronauts rocketed into orbit Thursday on a space station mission that will stretch until spring, among them a Canadian whose wife will give birth while he's away.

Dozens of schools have been damaged and nearly 3,000 teenagers have been detained since the start of the tensions Back to France , midday figures quoted by Le Figaro show that 564 schools and educational establishments have been disrupted by the ongoing unrest, and some 600 people have been arrested so far today as the high school protests continue. Europe environment correspondent Continue reading...

As LeBron James and other NBA stars wholeheartedly embrace the murk of betting and prediction markets, the San Antonio Spurs’ 22-year-old cornerstone has drawn a refreshing line If the song from LeBron James’s agonizing Polymarket ad is as stuck in your head as mine thanks to the commercial playing during every YouTube video and HBO show (all I wanted to do was rewatch The Leftovers), let Victor Wembanyama be your antidote. At the Spurs’ practice on Thursday, San Antonio Express-News columnist Mike Finger asked Wembanyama if he would ever partner with a sports betting firm. It couldn’t have been easier for the 22-year-old to say yes. The NBA displays ads for both FanDuel and DraftKings, in addition to hawking betting odds on its broadcasts. Until the streaming service met its end a few months ago, plenty of NBA games streamed exclusively on FanDuel Sports Network. Then there are Wembanyama’s legendary peers: James is the new face of Polymarket; Kevin Durant reads FanDuel odds and invests in Kalshi; Giannis Antetokounmpo is a Kalshi shareholder. “Absolutely not,” Wembanyama said instead . “I will never do that. Honestly, I think it’s very sad to see some players promote it. Everybody does whatever they want, but without me.” Continue reading...

Some 9,000 more U.S. forces head for the Middle East as Trump vows the war will end "right after the election," if not sooner.

Fines replace jail terms for first-time 'false news' offences under a decree rights groups say is still repressive.

The case of the Siders family illustrates major shortcomings among Ohio’s political and administrative authorities In June 2025, Jody Walker stood in front of Ohio lawmakers at a senate finance committee meeting in Columbus. As the head of South Central Ohio Job and Family Services, he was desperate for help. “I have been a county director since 1999, yet I have not seen such a challenging time in the child welfare system as I do today,” he said, “specifically in terms of the needs of our children.” Continue reading...

Many French schools are still closed as protests over learning conditions continue across the country.

Pressure meant to isolate Sudan’s army has instead left Washington isolated and a ceasefire further out of reach.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz hits a record low approval rating after his party suffered defeats in three state elections.

These graphics explain what the Democrats would need to do to flip the Senate and House of Representatives A turning point in Donald Trump’s second term will soon arrive. On 3 November, voters across the US will decide whether to keep the president’s Republican allies in control of Congress, or return Democrats to the majority. Many indicators of voter sentiment suggest the Democrats are favored to take back control of the House of Representatives, and potentially the Senate. Winning either would be a significant victory for the party and give it the power to block Trump’s legislative agenda and more aggressively investigate his administration. Continue reading...

Rhun ap Iorwerth will address members at Plaid's first conference since winning the Senedd election.

As Islamabad prepares for another opposition march, drivers and businesses are counting the cost of the barricades.

Motorists and small businesses struggle with costs as Iran war drives up cost of oil worldwide ‘Half my day’s pay goes to filling up my car’ Business live – latest updates British motorists face more pressure at the pumps after the average price of diesel climbed to a record £2 a litre. The price of a litre at UK forecourts has risen 40.5% since late February, when the US-Israel war on Iran began disrupting supplies of crude and refined oil products from the Gulf, leading to cost increases across the economy. Continue reading...

Diesel hasn't always been more expensive than other gasoline. Then in 2004, a switch happened due to air quality standards, demand, and taxes. In this week's Indicator newsletter, we dig into diesel prices, what kind of fun people are buying, and other forms of making your tax bill smaller.

Restrictions are being put on products with high sugar, fat and salt content, but the meal deal lives on.

Demonstrators gather in Mumbai and New Delhi to demand the resignation of Election Commission chief.

In effort to avoid panic at pumps, Keir Mather insists supply of fuel to Britain is ‘inherently resilient’ UK diesel price hits record high of £2 a litre Business live – latest updates The government has sought to avert panic at the pumps, insisting that the UK is not facing a diesel shortage after Donald Trump threatened to cut off US supplies of the fuel. The transport minister Keir Mather said on Friday that the UK has a wide range of sources of the fuel and is in talks with other European countries over the potential release of emergency diesel stockpiles. Continue reading...

San Francisco leaders say AI-powered cameras helped drive a dramatic decline in car crime. We examine the evidence — and whether the city can keep its high-tech dragnet without sacrificing civil liberties.

New York Attorney General Letitia James will serve as special prosecutor in the Cornell University alleged rape case.

Settlement expansion, displacement and growing Israeli control would have direct consequences for Jordan.

By the end of November, three US aircraft carriers and two amphibious landing groups will be positioned near Iran.

Israel’s conduct in Gaza shows the danger of using AI in warfare. Humans must remain at the center of wartime decisions As tech leaders warn about the threats of artificial intelligence, most conjure up images of AI agents running amok , such as hacking systems used to run our critical infrastructure, banks or even militaries. Yet one serious danger is mentioned less frequently – the threat posed by AI – empowered lethal weapons. Fully autonomous versions of these weapons are colloquially known as killer robots . Israel’s conduct in Gaza shows that, in an important respect, such AI weapon systems are already here. An algorithm has been deciding who lives and who dies . Continue reading...

Attack accessing historical data on bushfires occurred in June but not disclosed by the tech company until Thursday Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Artificial intelligence company OpenAI has disclosed another unauthorised hack on a government department in Australia. In June, an OpenAI agent hacked into a New South Wales state government department and accessed historical non-public data on bushfires without authorisation. Continue reading...

Friday deadline looms as the legal fallout widens beyond the Premier League case over the alleged breaches.

Israel’s top court told Palestinian politician Sami Abu Shehadeh to withdraw from the election or face disqualification.

The internet giant is the latest technology company trying to address increasingly hostile local sentiment toward data center projects.

The company is pledging transparency—and an extra $1 billion in community support—to woo skeptics and win “the race our nation can’t afford to lose.”

Workplace plans typically cost less for basic coverage, but Medicare often gives beneficiaries greater freedom to pick doctors and no surprises on expenses

The pilots of an Amazon cargo jet had never worked together before the day of the crash, and were traveling at an abnormally high speed when they hit the runway, the report said.

Romantic delusion. Social alienation. Body horror. Just a few of the elements celebrated online — if not always by the writers who earn the label.

This month brings a major manga exhibition, birthday tributes to John Coltrane and Steve Reich and a night with Michael Douglas.

The criteria—and meaning—of a No. 1 hit are always changing.

A Florida pilot visiting Washington, D.C., turned the tables on thieves in Southeast by using a hidden GPS tracker to find aviation gear that was stolen during a vehicle break-in.