The vote is seen as critical for Moldova's future EU path, with the two main political forces thought to be neck and neck.

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New York Mayor Eric Adams is expected to warn voters against supporting Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani and former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo in the upcoming race

Guests were left watching on in horror when tragic Ashraf Abu Hakam fell to the floor while holding his bride's hand as the newlyweds celebrated their big day together

Day marked by attempts of disruption including cyberattacks on election systems and fake bomb threats Moldovans voted in a pivotal parliamentary election on Sunday that will decide whether the country of 2.4 million stays on its path towards EU membership or drifts back into Moscow’s orbit, amid widespread reports of Russian meddling. The president, Maia Sandu, and her pro-western Action and Solidarity party (PAS) faced a stiff challenge in the election from an alliance of Soviet-nostalgic, Mosc…

Afghanistan’s Taliban government released an American citizen from detention on Sunday, a week after freeing an elderly British couple.

In a statement the country’s foreign ministry identified the detainee as Amir Amiri and said he had been handed over to Adam Boehler, Washington’s special envoy on hostages.

Boehler made a rare visit to Kabul earlier this month to discuss the possibility of a prisoner exchange with the Taliban government.

“The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan released an American.…

Greater Manchester mayor calls for change as he continues criticism of party under Starmer at conference fringe event Andy Burnham has said there is a climate of fear in Labour and it needs to change, as he defended his actions in “launching a debate” about the future of the party – seen by many as a challenge to Keir Starmer. The Greater Manchester mayor has prompted outrage within No 10 and among cabinet ministers after he said last week that many MPs had urged him to run as Labour leader and …

PM says immigration proposals could tear country apart as Labour delegates gather for first day of party conference Keir Starmer has decried Reform UK’s “racist” plans to revoke the rights of thousands of people to live in Britain, as a number of cabinet ministers escalated attacks on Nigel Farage on the first day of the Labour party conference. The prime minister said Farage’s plans to revoke indefinite leave to remain for families who may have spent years working in Britain could “tear this co…

The Netherlands’ outgoing leader, Dick Schoof, discusses Gaza, Israel, NATO, migration and why his coalition collapsed.

Former Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif strongly condemned Britain, France, and Germany for reviving UN sanctions against the Islamic Republic, describing the move as “illegal” and strategically self-defeating.

In an incredibly rare sight, a TikTok user has shared a video of a beating heart being transported for a transplant, and people have been left stunned as they label it 'huge' and 'so scary'

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has ended his reelection bid, setting up a three-way race for the city's top office between Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, and Curtis Sliwa. Adams' withdrawal, announced via video, comes amidst low poll numbers and a corruption scandal, though his name will still appear on the November ballot. This significantly alters the mayoral contest.

Brigadier General Abolfazl Shekarchi, the senior spokesman for the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran, strongly rejected U.S. demands that Tehran limit the range of its missiles, declaring such statements “illegitimate and unacceptable.”

New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced on Sunday that he is ending his campaign for re-election.

In a video released on social media, Adams spoke with pride about his achievements as mayor, including a drop in violent crime.

But he said that “constant media speculation” about his future and a decision by the city’s campaign finance board to withhold public funding from his re-election effort made it impossible to stay in the race.

“Despite all we’ve achieved, I cannot continue my re-election..…

Energy minister says platform’s owner Elon Musk is a ‘dangerous man’ who is part of a ‘global network of right’ It’s “possible” the government should come off X, Ed Miliband has said, because Elon Musk is a “dangerous man”. The energy minister said Musk was part of a “global network of the far right” that includes Nigel Farage. Continue reading...

After 13 months of agony for Jay Slater's heartbroken family, an inquest has revealed the exact details of the tragic teen's disappearance and how he fell to his death

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New York City mayor abandons faltering bid to win re-election in social media video set to strains of song My Way The mayor of New York City , Eric Adams , announced on Sunday that he is abandoning his faltering bid to win re-election, just over a month before election day, delivering the message in a social media video set to the strains of My Way. Adams, who was trailing in the polls, was elected as a Democrat but ran for re-election as an independent after he was indicted on federal corruptio…

New research reveals COVID-19's enduring effect on the sense of smell, affecting individuals even without clear symptoms.

Gregory Ford, 52, allegedly left a voicemail for the teen: ‘I dated, I married, and I never knew true love, and how special a heart could be until I met yours’

The Taliban have freed a U.S. citizen from an Afghan prison

Afghanistan's Taliban government announced the release of a detained American citizen on Sunday, a week after an elderly British couple were also released by the authorities.

A mum has been slammed for giving one of her twin daughters a "cute" name while the other is saddled with a "made-up" moniker.

A woman was savagely mauled to death while foraging for berries, and when rescuers finally got to the gruesome scene, all that they found were her boots and a chewed bucket

Vice President JD Vance weighed in on the president's recent executive order regarding the acquisition of TikTok on "Fox News Sunday."

A pep talk from Australian leader Anthony Albanese kick-started UK Labour’s annual conference on Sunday, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer struggling to convince nervous members that he can lead the “fight of our lives” against the surging hard-right.

Although the ex-lawyer led Labour back to power in Britain in July last year after 14 years in opposition, scandals and policy missteps have already raised doubts about his future.

The four-day gathering in Liverpool, northwest England, comes amid..…

Adams drops out, leaving the race between Democrat Zohran Mamdani and former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.

A fiery UNGA speech by Netanyahu drew walkouts, applause, and protests. Here's our look at the facts around his speech.

Such incidents have raised concerns about suspected growing Russian aggression, though Moscow has denied any involvement.

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PM calls Reform’s policy immoral but says people who want to vote for them are not racist but frustrated Kuenssberg ended her interview by asking about Andy Burnham, and the leadership. Starmer said Burnham was doing a very good job as mayor of Greater Manchester. Comments about leaders and leadership are part and parcel of being in politics. It is the bread and butter of politics, every leader get its, it always comes up, particularly at conference. It’s in the job description. People are entit…

Denmark on Sunday ordered a ban on civilian drone flights in the coming week as a security measure ahead of an EU summit in Copenhagen. The ban came after mysterious drones were observed over Danish military sites overnight for a second straight day, raising concerns in northern Europe amid suspected Russian involvement.

Etosha National Park is home to endangered black rhinos and more than 100 diverse mammal species.

The Taliban on Sunday freed a U.S. citizen from an Afghan prison, weeks after they said they had reached an agreement with U.S. envoys on a prisoner exchange as part of an effort to normalize relations.

The UK PM, who faces a potential leadership challenge, has also faced criticism over his policy on Israel's war on Gaza.

International sales for truck exports by country totaled US$186.9 billion in 2024. That dollar metric compares to $948.1 billion for exported cars during that same year. International sales for exported trucks accelerated by 66.6% from $137.5 billion five years earlier in 2020. Year over year, the overall value of trucks exported in 2024 flatlined by […]

Pollsters confounded by 50.4% support for e-IDs after forecasting stronger backing for ‘yes’ vote Swiss voters have backed plans for electronic identity cards by a wafer-thin margin, in the second nationwide vote on the issue. In a referendum on Sunday, 50.4% of voters supported an electronic ID card, while 49.6% were against, confounding pollsters who had forecast stronger support for the “yes” vote. Turnout was 49.55%, higher than expected. Continue reading...

Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, met with Sheikh Naim Qassem, Secretary-General of Hezbollah.

A weather system that is forecast to become Tropical Storm Imelda later in the day before approaching the coast of South Carolina as a hurricane early next week was causing disruption in the Bahamas and nearby islands on Sunday.

Labour MPs and members are relieved to hear him speak so unequivocally, but expect criticism from the right Politicians tend to prefer different awkward euphemisms when they talk about the extreme right. “Divisive” has so far been the descriptor of choice for Keir Starmer. But on Sunday the prime minister went further. It was racist, he said, unequivocally, for Reform UK to pledge to end indefinite leave to remain, a policy that threatens the lives of people long settled in Britain. Continue rea…

Moldovans on Sunday cast ballots in a tense parliamentary election plagued by claims of Russian interference, a vote seen as a choice between integration with the European Union or a drift back into Moscow’s fold. The election was clouded by security incidents, including in polling stations abroad. Details by FRANCE 24 correspondent Maria Gerth-Niculescu and analysis by the Romania editor of Radio France International (RFI), Ovidiu Nahol.

Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky condemns ‘vile’ Russian bombardment which injured at least 70 people

Global Citizen surpassed its fundraising goals at its annual music festival in New York’s Central Park

The police later found a detached jaw, multiple bones and other small body parts.

The brutality of Russia's drone assaults on Ukraine's towns and cities shows no let up.

Moscow targets Kyiv and other regions with about 600 drones and 40 missiles, killing at least four people One of the worst bombardments of Kyiv since the start of Vladimir Putin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has killed at least four people in what Volodymyr Zelenskyy described as a “vile and cowardly” attack. Russia launched nearly 600 drones and more than 40 cruise missiles in a bombardment that lasted more than 12 hours over Saturday night and into Sunday morning. The main targets were the …

Women’s rugby shatters norms with England's World Cup final clash. Beyond the game, a legacy of empowerment and societal change unfolds.

The proposal was backed by 50.4% of voters, in the second Swiss ballot on the issue in four years.

The baby was found wandering alone in the street crying ‘mommy, mommy’

Moldovans on Sunday cast ballots in a tense parliamentary election plagued by claims of Russian interference, a vote seen as a choice between integration with the European Union or a drift back into Moscow’s fold. Analysis by FRANCE 24 international affaires editor Philip Turle.

The Chinese foreign ministry’s arm in Hong Kong and the city government have slammed the latest edition of a US report on the local business environment, saying it continues to “maliciously smear and make unfounded and false accusations” against the national security law.

The US State Department issued its “2025 Investment Climate Statements” report two days ago covering more than 170 countries and economies, with the section on Hong Kong prompting the rebukes on Sunday.

The foreign ministry’s..…

Civilian unmanned flights to be banned during gathering of heads of EU governments amid spate of drone incursions Danish authorities have said drones were seen at several military sites overnight and announced that all civilian use of the unmanned aircraft will be banned this week, as Copenhagen prepares to host two European summits. The Danish defence ministry said on Sunday it had observed drones at several of its armed forces locations on Saturday night, without giving further details. The tr…

🏥 As Israeli troops bear down, the health care system in Gaza City is coming under fire and being pushed toward collapse.



⛑️Vaughan is a nurse from Seattle. She volunteered through the Palestinian Australian New Zealand Medical Association in July, and has just come back from the enclave.



📲 She kept a video diary of her time at al-Quds, occasionally posting on social media. She shared dozens of videos with The Associated Press, which verified them.

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The Swedish activist is one of over 500 volunteers aboard the flotilla aiming to deliver medical supplies and food to the population of Gaza

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy discussed Russia's latest "vile" offensive and defense strengthening with NATO Secretary General Rutte, highlighting the PURL initiative. This followed a devastating 12-hour Russian aerial assault that killed four, including a child, and injured over 70 across Ukraine, damaging numerous civilian sites. Officials warn of further mass strikes on energy infrastructure.

The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge towers 625m (2,083ft) above a gorge in the country's Guizhou province.

Hezbollah is reportedly regrouping but analysts say it is pursuing different avenues, not military might against Israel.

Iran's theocracy prepared Sunday for a possible confrontation with the West after the United Nations reimposed sanctions over its nuclear programme, even as some pushed for continued negotiations to ease the economic pain squeezing the country.

Russia unleashed a barrage of drones and missiles on Ukraine overnight into Sunday, killing at least four people, with Kyiv suffering the heaviest assault.

Hundreds of mostly young protesters faced off against security forces in Madagascar's capital Saturday days after an anti-government demonstration erupted into clashes and looting. Story by Rachel Griffiths.

Dozens have been injured in a sustained attack on Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine by Russia

This is the latest unexplained drone activity after several sightings, including over five Danish airports last week.

Observers say Israel’s aim is to render city uninhabitable as it pushes on with latest campaign

A sixteenfold increase in the original contract without public notification raises allegations of ‘gross mismanagement’ and a process ‘run out of control’ Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A US private prisons operator will receive $157m a year to run Australia’s offshore processing regime in Nauru – currently holding just over 100 people – after the government quietly expanded its contract by more than $350m to three-quarters-of-a-billion dollars. The two-year extensi…

Justice has finally caught up with Glenn Gary Cameron, 61, who has pleaded guilty to a string of charges relating to the rape of eight women between 1991 and 1993

Reporting from the Moldovan capital Chisinau, FRANCE 24’s Maria Gerth-Niculescu says there have been several security incidents on election day. False bomb threats briefly halted overseas voting in several EU cities on Sunday, according to Moldova’s foreign ministry, and cyberattacks targeted some official sites as the country voted in a tense parliamentary election.

The rial currency fell to a new record low of 1.1 million to 1 US dollar on Sunday, sending food prices even higher.

Drone sorties over past week have caused the temporary closures of several Danish airports, raising security concerns.

"Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie" hits theaters this weekend as Universal and Dreamworks Animation seek to expand the franchise.

NATO will reinforce its Operation Baltic Sentry following a series of unexplained drone sightings above military sites.

“Countries like China, Russia or others who have been opposing the process [of imposing sanctions].”