World
Fighting rages near Yemen’s Taiz as UN urges humanitarian access
Fighting has forced more than 281,000 people from their homes in Yemen since the beginning of August, the UN said.
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World
Death of US actress Hayden Panettiere ruled accidental, ending local police probe
The Heroes and Nashville star died in August from the toxic effects of fentanyl, Xanax and several other drugs.
Sports
Ballon d'Or winner Kane explains how his game has evolved
Speaking in August, Harry Kane tells Umir Irfan how he has evolved in recent seasons - leading him to winning the coveted Ballon d'Or.
Sports
Kenya’s marathon champion Peres Jepchirchir provisionally banned by AIU
Jepchirchir tested positive for banned blood booster EPO in a sample taken before her Sydney Marathon win in August.
World
Dalai Lama appointed by China 'is going to be a fake one', exiled former Tibetan leader says
In an interview with FRANCE 24, exiled former Tibetan leader Lobsang Sangay said any successor to the Dalai Lama appointed by China "is going to be a fake one". He also likened Beijing's ethnic unity law to "an ethnic erasure", said Tibetan concerns had been "downgraded a bit" in US-China talks and accused China of failing to warn of the deadly August floods on the Nepal-Tibet border.
Health
Plane carrying WHO trauma and surgical supplies arrives in Beirut, Lebanon
A plane carrying 20 tonnes of WHO health supplies has landed in Beirut, Lebanon, to support the treatment of patients injured by the massive blast that occurred in the city on 4 August. The supplies will cover 1000 trauma interventions and 1000 surgical interventions for people suffering from injuries and burns resulting from the blast. The shipment was airlifted from WHO’s logistics hub in Dubai earlier this afternoon using a plane donated by the Government of the United Arab Emirates, a key WHO partner in health emergency response. “Our hearts and prayers are with all those affected by this
World
Dozens of critically endangered orangutans saved from rampant wildfires in Indonesia
Conservation groups have saved at least 51 orangutans in Indonesia from August 6 to October 19 as rampant wildfires and a months-long pollution spell have threatened their natural habitat.
Politics
Colombians, fearing for future, march against right-wing president
Thousands of Colombians took to the streets of cities across the country on Wednesday to protest the policies of new right-wing President Abelardo de la Espriella. The demonstrations mark the first show of force by the opposition since de la Espriella took office in August vowing to combat crime and eradicate "narco-terrorists." FRANCE 24's Ramón Campos Iriarte reports from Bogotá, Colombia.
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Business
UK economy grew 0.1% in August, beating expectations
The U.K. is grappling with a cost-of-living crisis sparked by sticky inflation and surging energy costs.
Business
Healey says surprise UK growth is 'sign of resilience' ahead of Budget
The economy grew by 0.1% in August, defying analysts' expectations of a slight contraction.
Politics
Thousands of Colombians march against new right-wing president's policies
Thousands of Colombians protested peacefully across the country on Wednesday against right-wing President Abelardo de la Espriella, in the opposition’s first major demonstrations since he took office in August. Former leftist president Gustavo Petro led a rally in Bogota joined by trade unionists, Indigenous groups, students and feminist activists.
World
Five people missing as fresh flash floods hit central Nepal
Nepali rescuers searched for five missing people on Monday, a day after new flash floods swept away more than 200 houses and five bridges along the Budhi Gandaki River. The country is still recovering from devastating floods, triggered by a mountain glacial collapse on August 26, which killed more than 1,400 people and left over 5,000 missing.
Entertainment
Ray Quinn says baby boy was 'born sleeping'
The former Brookside actor says it is "heartbreaking" that his son Rio was stillborn on 20 August.
Sports
Key suggests Carse can return as England reveal contract list
Director of cricket Rob Key believes Brydon Carse can play for England again, despite an ongoing investigation into an incident outside a Derby nightclub in August.
Science
Watch: Endangered orangutans released back into the wild after Borneo fires
The critically endangered apes were rescued from intense wildfires that destroyed their habitat in August and September.
Politics
August Hanning, the German spy who sold to the highest bidder
The ex-president of Germany's foreign intelligence services is suspected of having worked for years for dictatorial regimes
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World
Katie Zacharia selected to be next White House press secretary
US President Donald Trump called the conservative commentator 'a devoted fan'.
Business
Trump bought up to $25 million in Meta and millions in SpaceX debt in August
Trump disclosed 517 August trades, including up to $5 million in debt from SpaceX, a major Pentagon contractor and NASA launch provider.
Politics
Who is August Hanning, the former German intelligence director accused of profit from State secrets?
August Hanning was head of the Federal Intelligence Service of Germany (BND) for seven years. After his retirement in 2005, he received more than 2,000 documents with classified information from a former chief of staff in that office and then leaked them to a foreign government not yet revealed, for which he worked as a consultant, according to the prosecution of the Office. Today, both Hanning and his facilitator are being held on suspicion of espionage and treason.
Business
AI chip boom pushes Samsung profits to record $80bn
The tech giant is also expected to get a boost from its latest folding devices that were launched in August.