Why are French protesters chanting ‘Bismillah, c’est les ténèbres’?
The slogan has come to represent a whole array of grievances that lie at the heart of the protest movement.
Month: October 2026
Christina Applegate says she was wrongly diagnosed with MS
Christina Applegate thought she was living with multiple sclerosis (MS) for five years, until recently discovering she had been given a wrong diagnosis.
‘Lessons need to be learnt’ as report into care homes during Covid published
An inquiry found that Government failings in care settings allowed the spread of Covid.
US citizen Stephen Hubbard freed by Russia and ‘on his way home’, Trump says
The former teacher has been released without any “swap” required, according to the president.
Elon Musk confirms he is considering merging Tesla and SpaceX
Musk says special committees within both companies have been formed to look at a possible mega-merger.
Gambia to pay victims of Yahya Jammeh’s rule from proceeds of his seized US mansion
The Gambia has confirmed receiving $2.5m from the sale of the house in Maryland.
Huge crowds watch attempt to save shark stranded in South Korean canal
A third attempt has been made to guide the 9ft 10in (3m) shark back to the open sea.
Congo’s Ebola outbreak leaves grieving families struggling with fear and stigma
The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo is taking a psychological toll on families dealing with loss, fear and stigma
Russia says it freed American Stephen Hubbard, 74, as Trump envoy meets with Putin
American Stephen Hubbard was released by Russia on Wednesday, state news agencies reported, the latest sign of warmer ties with the Kremlin as Washington pressures
Secret Service study explores how to prevent workplace violence
The law enforcement agency best known for protecting the president is using its knowledge to prevent attacks.
Nvidia simulates 104-qubit fault-tolerant quantum computer on JUPITER
Nvidia has simulated a 104-qubit quantum computer that can correct its own errors, using JUPITER, the supercomputer at Germany’s Jülich Supercomputing Centre. The company said it
Ex-OpenAI research chief Bob McGrew’s Arda raises $232M for US factories
Arda Industries, founded by OpenAI’s former research chief Bob McGrew, has come out of stealth with $232 million in funding, the company announced on Tuesday.
Bayern Munich vs Arsenal: Champions League – Predictions, Olise, lineups
Bayern Munich host Arsenal on Wednesday, as the teams clash for the 16th time in Europe’s premier club competition.
Israeli soldiers mock Lebanese home they rigged with explosives
Israeli soldiers in Southern Lebanon are seen ‘jokingly’ giving a tour of a displaced family’s home.