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Paris prosecutors launch probes after women allegedly filmed by "smart glasses" wearers
Paris prosecutors have opened several investigations following complaints from women who say they were filmed on the street without consent by people wearing so-called "smart glasses". Calls for action are growing across Europe after secretly filmed footage of women and girls surfaced online.
France 24 · now
U.S. invites Putin to December's G20 summit in Miami
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Russian President Vladimir Putin has been invited to the G20 summit taking place in Miami this December. Rubio said the Trump administration hopes Putin accepts the invitation.
Meduza · 1 min ago
Morocco holds parliamentary election for 395-seat legislature amid economic uncertainty
Millions of Moroccans are voting today to elect a new 395-seat parliament, with the election featuring new digital proxy voting and anti-fraud measures.
Al Jazeera · 55 min ago
Weak earth tremor recorded in northwestern Estonia
A magnitude 1.4 earth tremor was recorded near the villages of Änglema and Alliklepa in northwestern Estonia on Sunday, September 20 — the second such event in the region this year.
ERR News · 57 min ago
EU floats vague "associate membership" for Canada as Merz's troubles deepen in Germany
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has proposed Canada become the EU's first "associate member," despite no such status existing in the bloc's treaties. Meanwhile German chancellor Friedrich Merz faces mounting political trouble after a string of poor election results.
The Guardian World · 59 min ago
French presidential candidates scramble to secure campaign financing
Teams behind France's presidential candidates are working hard to line up campaign funding through loans, donation drives and fundraising efforts. Particular attention is on whether Marine Le Pen can secure a loan from a French bank this year.
Politico Europe · 1 h ago
Rome's Colosseum lit pink for breast cancer prevention campaign
Rome's Colosseum was illuminated pink on Tuesday evening to launch a national breast cancer prevention campaign, but the monument closed the next day after a young worker died during installation of new lighting.
Euronews · 1 h ago
Fico's Article 5 remarks spark criticism over Slovakia's NATO commitment
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said he would do everything to keep Slovakia out of a military conflict under NATO's Article 5, prompting a dispute with Czechia's president and domestic opposition.
Deutsche Welle · 1 h ago
Well-preserved centuries-old drainage system found at Tartu construction site
Archaeologists excavating the future Siuru cultural center site in Tartu have found an extensive 18th- or 19th-century wooden drainage channel and well system. The excavation is set to continue until the end of next year.
ERR News · 2 h ago
Researchers warn this year's strong El Niño could cause over 450,000 deaths worldwide
University of Chicago researchers estimate that extreme heat linked to this year's powerful El Niño could cause up to 451,000 excess deaths worldwide by February 2027. Nigeria, Indonesia and Sudan are expected to be hit hardest.
France 24 · 2 h ago
Camp Mystic under criminal investigation over 27 flood deaths, records show
Texas investigators are gathering evidence against the owners of Camp Mystic that could support manslaughter or negligent homicide charges following last year's flood, which killed 27 girls at the camp. No charges have been filed yet.
The Guardian World · 2 h ago
Hurricane Polo weakens to Category 4 but remains 'very powerful' near Mexico
Pacific Hurricane Polo off Mexico's coast has been downgraded from Category 5 to Category 4, though US forecasters still describe it as very powerful. It is not expected to make landfall but could bring dangerous flooding and mudslides to south-western Mexico.
BBC World · 2 h ago
Internal Rift Grows in Germany's AfD Over Leader Alice Weidel's Family Life
Alice Weidel, co-leader of Germany's far-right AfD party, who lives in a same-sex partnership with children, faces growing hostility from party members promoting a traditional family model, a new POLITICO podcast reveals.
Politico Europe · 2 h ago
Russian Mi-8 helicopter briefly violates Polish airspace
On Tuesday, a Russian Mi-8 helicopter flying from the Kaliningrad region entered Polish airspace for 42 seconds near the village of Braniewo. Polish military scrambled fighter jets in response.
Ukrainska Pravda · 2 h ago
Pope Leo XIV's Lourdes Visit Expected to Give Local Economy a Boost
Pope Leo XIV will lead a Sunday mass in Lourdes expected to draw around 150,000 people. Local businesses hope pilgrim spending will benefit the town's economy.
France 24 · 2 h ago
NPR poll finds Democrats hold edge over Republicans ahead of midterms
A new NPR poll shows Democrats have an advantage over Republicans heading into the U.S. midterm elections, partly attributed to President Trump. Separately, Immigration and Customs Enforcement is reportedly looking into so-called "mobile detention centers."
NPR World · 3 h ago
Estonia's defense industry funding for Ukraine faces transparency criticism
Estonia spends €100 million annually on defense products for Ukraine, but the criteria and companies behind the funding decisions remain undisclosed. Politicians and auditors are calling for greater transparency in the process.
ERR News · 3 h ago
Judge wrong to hear case from bed after surgery, court of appeal rules
The court of appeal has ruled that a deputy high court judge should not have heard an appeal via video link from his bed the day after returning from hospital, though the outcome itself was not found unjust.
The Guardian World · 4 h ago
Researchers seek permits to drill for Nefertiti's tomb in Valley of Kings
A team of researchers has requested permits to drill at a new site in Egypt's Valley of the Kings, hoping to locate Queen Nefertiti's final resting place. New geophysical surveys point to possible hidden corridors and chambers near Tutankhamun's tomb.
France 24 · 4 h ago
Expert: Trump's UN General Assembly remarks sharply contradict UN charter
US President Donald Trump's Tuesday address to the UN General Assembly has sparked strong criticism, with experts pointing to contradictions with the UN charter. Several countries have since begun distancing themselves from the aggressive stance voiced by the US.
LSM · 4 h ago
Finland and Australia: Middle powers must defend the UN system, not stand by
The foreign ministers of Finland and Australia are calling for UN reform and a stronger Security Council as both countries seek non-permanent Council seats for 2029–30. They warn that Council paralysis and violations of international law are threatening global stability.
Politico Europe · 5 h ago
U.N. Speakers Routinely Ignore the 15-Minute Time Limit for Their Remarks
Speeches at the United Nations regularly exceed the organization's 15-minute time limit, illustrating its inability to compel sovereign states to follow even basic procedural rules.
The New York Times · 6 h ago
Two inmates deny attempted murder of Sara Sharif's father
Two prisoners at Belmarsh have pleaded not guilty to attempting to murder Urfan Sharif, who is serving a life sentence for killing his 10-year-old daughter Sara. The alleged attack took place on 1 January 2025 and left Sharif with facial cuts.
BBC England · 6 h ago
Azerbaijan pardons Frenchman after EU lifts sanctions on Usmanov
After the EU lifted sanctions on Russian oligarchs Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev pardoned Frenchman Martin Ryan, who had been jailed on espionage charges. The move follows tense negotiations among EU states reportedly linked to a possible prisoner exchange.
Delfi · 6 h ago
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Czech Republic expels two Russian propagandists
Czech authorities have expelled two Russian citizens who were preparing content for a propaganda Telegram channel, Czech media report.
TVNET · 6 h ago
Fire at Russian Far East power plant cuts heating to nearby towns
A fire at the Neryungri Power Plant in Yakutia damaged equipment and halted heating supply to surrounding communities, though electricity remains available via transfers from the unified grid.
Meduza · 6 h ago
UN's Guterres calls for Security Council reform in his final General Assembly address
UN Secretary-General António Guterres, speaking at his last General Assembly session, warned of declining multilateral cooperation and urged reform of the Security Council. The address came as Ukrainian President Zelensky and Iranian President Pezeshkian also spoke amid efforts to resolve two major global conflicts.
France 24 · 6 h ago
New UK anti-disinformation unit won't target political dissent, says defence secretary
UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has confirmed that the newly announced National Centre for Information Defence will target hostile foreign disinformation, not domestic critics of the government.
The Guardian World · 6 h ago
Hackers claim to have breached FBI, stolen employee data
The hacking group ShinyHunters says it breached the FBI's job application website and obtained personal data of current and former agents. The FBI has confirmed it is investigating unauthorized activity linked to the site.
ERR (rus) · 6 h ago
Lima café draws Pope Leo XIV's portrait in coffee foam ahead of Latin America trip
A café in Lima is serving espresso, latte and cappuccino topped with portraits of Pope Leo XIV ahead of his November visit to Peru, Uruguay and Argentina.
Euronews · 6 h ago