UN food agency to cut aid to 500,000 people in Gaza as funding dries up
Families who keep their support will get smaller rations and less cash, even though two-thirds of the territory’s population still needs help to survive. Read more at Read More
New Chinese brands drive curiosity at the Mondial de l’Auto car show in Paris
Half a million visitors flocked to Paris for the Mondial de l’Auto, with the presence of new Chinese brands drawing large crowds of curious European car fans. Read more at…
From ‘Werwulf’ to a 1930s Batman: Key takeways from Robert Eggers masterclass at Lumière
A world exclusive for ‘Werwulf’, talk of Lily-Rose Depp’s eyes, and the enduring horror of Ridley Scott’s ‘Alien’… Director Robert Eggers treats audiences at Lyon’s Lumière Film Festival. Read More
Istanbul flood death toll rises to eight as rescuers find more bodies, governor says
Authorities have received nearly 20,000 reports about property damage as a result of the torrential rainfall and the resulting floods, Governor Davut Gül said. Read More
German police say two men turned themselves in after smashing car into airport fence
In August, an attack with an explosives-laden drone took place at the same airport. German authorities blamed that on Russia, an allegation denied by Moscow. Read More
Montenegro moves to settle Croatia disputes threatening its EU membership bid
Montenegro has moved to address Croatia’s wartime grievances as it seeks to keep its EU accession bid on track for 2028, amid growing pressure from Germany for a swift resolution.…
US issues rare Middle East red alert warning to its citizens in the region
Washington has taken the rare measure to issue a red alert to US citizens in 12 countries across the Middle East, citing risks of potential attacks on US interests. Read…
Did an ancient Egyptian god inspire the Oscar statuette? A 2,700-year-old bronze offers a clue
A 2,700-year-old Egyptian statuette of the god Ptah, which recently sold at Frieze Masters in London, may hold a clue to the origin story of the Oscar statuette. Read More
‘Bismillah, c’est les ténèbres’: What does the French student protest slogan mean?
A Snapchat message, which students believe came from an undercover police officer, has become the rallying cry of a youth movement that has now spread to Belgium and Italy. Read…
Northern Ireland and Scotland schools sent hoax bomb warnings, officials say
Meanwhile, Scottish police said “threatening messages” had also been sent to “a number of schools across Scotland”. Read More