A major rescue is under way after a boat carrying dozens of migrants capsized in the English Channel, according to French media. The French coastguard said more than 50 people were being rescued and were in need of...
41 killed in Russian attack on Ukrainian city, President Zelensky says | BBC News
Ukraine’s President Zelensky has said 41 people have been killed in a Russian missile attack on the Ukrainian city of Poltava. The eastern city was hit by two Russian ballistic missiles leaving 180 people injured...
Oppression of Afghan women: ‘The world seems to be responding with a shrug,’ HRW says • FRANCE 24
Human rights groups are reacting with fury after a further curtailing of women’s rights in Afghanistan. New laws brought in last month impose severe new restrictions on women that oblige them to not only cover their...
Pope Francis begins historic Asia Pacific trip | BBC News
Pope Francis has landed in the Indonesian capital Jakarta, kicking off the longest and farthest trip of his tenure to the Asia Pacific region. He is expected to highlight environmental concerns and the importance of...
French researcher’s trial in Moscow court set to start • FRANCE 24 English
A French researcher accused of breaching Russia’s "foreign agent" law is set to go on trial on Tuesday amid tensions between Russia and the West over the conflict in Ukraine. Laurent Vinatier, who worked...
Tom Tugendhat officially launches his Tory leadership bid
Conservative leadership candidate Tom Tugendhat makes his case for the job in a major speech ahead of tomorrow’s vote. Leadership hustings are also taking place this evening, ahead of a vote which will whittle...
Hamas releases video of Israeli hostage before her murder | Israel-Hamas War
Hamas has released a video of an Israeli hostage shortly before she was murdered by the group. The clip was reposted by the Hostages and Missing Families Forum and approved for release to the media by the Israeli...














