France probes petrol bomb attacks on security forces as attempted murder

Trump’s Republicans scramble to stop Democratic midterms wave

WASHINGTON, United States — Republicans made a final push Sunday to prevent a predicted thumping in US midterm elections where Democrats are gunning to win Congress and impose a first political check on President Donald Trump’s unprecedented pursuit of power. Polls show Democrats are all but certain to take the majority from Republicans in the House

Iran warns new war could last longer after Trump threatens strikes

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran warned on Sunday that any renewed war with the United States could last longer than the previous round of fighting, after President Donald Trump said he still had to “take care” of more targets. Diplomatic efforts to end the Middle East war have been punctuated by repeated threats from the United

Serena Williams helped build 2 schools in rural Kenya; years later, both remain open and part of national education system

Serena Williams established two secondary schools in rural Kenya to provide local children with education. The Matooni Serena Williams Secondary School opened in 2009, followed by the Wee Serena Williams Secondary School in 2010. Both schools are now integrated into Kenya's national education system and managed by community boards. HP's involvement brought important technology resources to enhance learning experiences for students.

A Dutch engineer built a car controlled by a goldfish swimming inside a water tank; earning a Guinness World Records title

In an extraordinary showcase of technology and pet companionship, Blub, the goldfish belonging to Dutch engineer Thomas de Wolf, successfully maneuvered a motion-sensing vehicle for 12.28 meters on a Milan television show aired on January 23, 2025. By translating Blub's natural movements into steering commands, De Wolf envisions applications of this technology to assist people with physical disabilities, merging creativity with functionality.

Neymar's centre helps 3,000 children with education, sports and healthcare

US woman returns from abroad to find inherited house sold using forged documents

A Tennessee woman returned from abroad in 2021 to discover that her late brother's house had been sold using a fake identity and forged documents. After she sued the company involved in the sale, a lower court dismissed her case. On Thursday, an appeals court revived her fraud claim but upheld the dismissal of her negligence claim.

US Midterm Elections 2026 Live Updates: Final Campaign Push Ahead Of November 3 Vote As Trump Faces Key Test

US Midterm Elections 2026 Live: Follow our live coverage as US decides who will control Congress and what the outcome means for Trump's presidency.

Midterms 2026: Georgians on the front lines of the people’s war against data centres

Artificial intelligence (AI) emerged as a major issue on the 2026 US midterm campaign trail, with opposition to data centres drawing supporters across partisan divides united over ecological worries, increased utility bills and business interests outweighing citizen concerns. Georgia, the top US market for data centre construction, has been on the front line of the struggle.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan On Auction Radar? Pakistan Opens Mineral Wealth To Global Players

Sources said that in the first phase, mining sites in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan are likely to be opened up for international investment and bidding

Iran killed her teenage daughter - now she is facing up to the regime

Samira's 16-year-old daughter Sevda was shot dead as they took part in mass protests in January.

The ‘It girl’ coat that A-listers adore – and how to get your own

As the style set goes wild for one viral coat, Olivia Petter explains why the silk number is everywhere – and where you can find the look for a fraction of the price

Sydney deploys armed police with assault rifles in security crackdown after Bondi massacre

Australia’s first permanent specialist armed response unit has begun patrolling crowded public spaces, prompting concerns from human rights groups