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Palestinians face growing bans from Al-Aqsa as Israel tightens control
As Israel renews a ban on Al-Aqsa imam, Islamic Waqf officials warn of shrinking authority at Muslim holy site.
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Contractor to Civil Servant: NASA Welcomes Jared Spiers
Jared Spiers had an interest in contributing to NASA’s mission long before becoming a civil servant for the agency. Growing up close to NASA’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, and hearing about his father’s work there, he gained a firsthand connection to the nation’s space program. Before graduating high school, he knew […]
Business
France’s growing debt woes: How bond markets set countries’ borrowing costs
France's rising debt is unnerving investors, but countries such as the US and Japan owe even greater sums.
Politics
‘Growing ambitions’: Dr. Kendall on Houthis’ quest to be recognised as Yemen’s ‘legitimate' leaders
What is the strategic logic behind the Houthis’ increasingly high-risk confrontation with Saudi Arabia? “Their experience in the past is that threats pay,” explains Dr. Elizabeth Kendall, Middle East specialist and President of Girton College, University of Cambridge. Dr. Kendall argues that the movement’s increasingly audacious military operations are not merely expressions of ideological hostility or Iranian influence, but calculated instruments of political coercion aimed at securing legitimacy, expanding territorial control and strengthening its negotiating leverage.
Business
China's influence in the gaming industry is growing
Home to more than 700 million gamers, China is the world's largest gaming market — but it's also one of the most tightly regulated. The effects reach far beyond China, impacting players around the world.
World
FIFPRO report highlights growing pains in women's football
Expected global revenue of over $1 billion and new faces at the U17 World Cup show women's football is booming, but a recent report also highlights need for better structures globally.
Business
Oil prices rise after IEA warns on market constraints; Saudi officials say Aramco facilities attacked
Worries over supply disruptions due to escalating tensions in the Middle East helped to push oil prices higher.
Business
Trump faces growing backlash over plans to import diesel from Russia
Both Republican and Democratic lawmakers have criticised the deal, which was announced weeks before the US midterm elections.
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World
Okinawa governor urges Japan action after US Marine arrested over killing
Growing anger after US Marine Devin Jacob Ballard was arrested on suspicion of strangling Anna Yagi, 39.
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What’s behind Israel’s growing shift to the right?
Three years after the October 7 attacks, the politics of Israeli society has shifted further right.
World
Growing outrage in Japan after US Marine arrested in woman’s killing
The 20-year-old soldier denies the charge as protests held on Okinawa and in Tokyo.
Travel
How This Airline Is Growing Its Network Without Adding a Single Plane
Who said airlines have to fly every route they sell? Low-cost-carrier Tigerair Taiwan is testing a way to tap another carrier’s network, sell the journey itself, and skip the traditional interline setup.
Business
Sky-high fuel prices push costs up on customers and charities
Growing fuel costs are leading to an increase in costs for charities and other businesses.
Sports
Russell says his 'confidence is back and growing'
George Russell says he "doesn't feel lost any more" as he seeks to end a difficult season on a high and chase down team-mate Kimi Antonelli's championship lead.
World
'A face lift once a month': Growing pressure to conform amid the rise of Korea's 'K-Beauty'
In the last ten years, South Korea has established itself as a powerhouse of beauty and cosmetics. But, behind the innovative creams, serums, and treatments that have allowed so-called K-beauty to conquer the world, Korean society has also felt the impacts, and people now face rising social pressure to conform to new beauty standards. France 24’s Christina Yoon, Mélodie Sforza and Jan Camezind Broomby sent this report from Seoul.
Sports
England embrace growing competitiveness of women's game
England edge past New Zealand with a last-gasp try by Zoe Harrison as they embrace the growing competitiveness of women's rugby.
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Science
The secret to growing food on Mars could be fungi
Scientists think beneficial fungi could help transform nutrient-poor lunar and Martian regolith into a material capable of supporting crops. By helping plants access nutrients and withstand harsh conditions, these microbes could someday make self-sustaining space farming more realistic.
World
Tunisia fuel strike highlights growing economic and political anger
A 48-hour strike in Tunis adds to mounting public frustration over worsening living conditions and basic services.
Business
Oil prices fall for fifth day after Trump says U.S. met with Iran for three hours
Oil prices reversed early gains on Tuesday amid optimism that prospects for a diplomatic solution to the U.S.-Iran war are improving.
World
EU seeks Arctic strategy amid growing power rivalry
Russia's aggression, Trump's threats against Greenland and the race for critical raw materials are pushing the Arctic to the top of Europe's agenda.