Officials say the death toll from a massive fire that spread through several residential buildings in Hong Kong has risen to 44, with 279 people still missing. The blaze broke out in the Tai Po district at Wang Fuk...
Top French court upholds former president Sarkozy’s conviction for illegal campaign financing
France’s top court on Wednesday upheld ex-President Nicolas Sarkozy’s conviction for illegal campaign financing of his reelection bid in 2012, dealing another blow to his legacy and reputation. Sarkozy last month became...
Guinea-Bissau military seizes control, detains president and shuts borders • FRANCE 24 English
Military officials in Guinea-Bissau said they had seized “total control” of the coup-prone West African nation on Wednesday, arresting the president, closing borders and suspending the electoral process three days after...
Row between India and China after air passenger detained | Global News Podcast
The detention of Pema Wangjom Thongdok, an Indian citizen living in the UK, at Shanghai airport has fuelled a diplomatic spat between Delhi and Beijing. The passenger said she was detained by immigration officials while...
Saudi-Arabia serves non-alcoholic beer | DW News
Alcohol has been banned in Saudi Arabia since 1952, but in a Riyad cafe both men and women can now go for a cool pint. A non-alcoholic, that is. Residents report the kingdom is quietly easing restrictions. Last year...
Hong Kong: At least 13 dead after fire engulfes several buildings • FRANCE 24 English
The housing complex contains almost 2,000 flats and is home to about 4,600 people. The blaze was rated category 5, the highest level on the national fire scale. #HongKong #fire #HongKongfire 🔔 Subscribe to France 24...
Budget 2025: What is a ‘salary sacrifice’?
Rachel Reeves has announced that salary-sacrificed pension contributions above an annual figure of £2,000 are to be subject to national insurance charges. So, what does that mean for you? Sky’s business...