BBC apologises to Trump for edited speech, but rejects defamation claim
The BBC said Chair Samir Shah sent a personal letter to the White House saying that he and the corporation were sorry for the edit of the speech Trump gave…
Massive Russian drone and missile attack injures 16 and causes fires across Ukrainian capital Kyiv
Kyiv was hit by a wave of overnight Russian drones and missiles that continued into early Friday, damaging buildings and causing fires across the city, and injuring at least 16…
A decade on, Paris still carries the memory of the night of the 13 November terrorist attacks
Survivors, families and first responders returned to the attack sites as France paid tribute to the lives lost and the wounds that remain. Read more at Read More
Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève 2025: Breguet wins prestigious Aiguille d’Or Prize
The astonishing mastery and exquisite skill that defines the industry once again took the spotlight as 90 watches and clocks vied for coveted prizes. Read More
Afghan nationals carried out two suicide attacks in Pakistan, interior minister says
Tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan have spiked recently after Kabul accused Islamabad of launching drone strikes on 9 October that killed several people. Read more at Read More
GPHG: Watch live as luxury watchmakers celebrate historic awards ceremony in Geneva
Each year, the world’s finest timepieces are celebrated at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) award ceremony, which is marking its 25th anniversary in November. Read More
Roman city of Pompeii rediscovered through immersive technology
A new immersive exhibition allows visitors to experience the final days of Pompeii through virtual reality, large-scale projections and historical reconstructions. Read more at Read More
UK commits to ensuring ‘poignant’ COVID memorial wall in London will be preserved
The National COVID Memorial Wall was established without official authorisation on a half-kilometre stretch of the Albert Embankment in March 2021. Read more at Read More
Turkish football imposes temporary bans on 102 players over ‘moral crisis’ betting scandal
Turkish Football Federation President Ibrahim Hacıosmanoğlu vowed to cleanse football of corruption, scandal and unethical practices. Read More
Political pressure mounts on Belgium to back reparations loan for Ukraine
Support for a €140 billion reparations loan to Ukraine is intensifying, but Belgium is holding its ground. Talks with the European Commission have stalled and failed to deliver any progress.…