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NFL says first regular-season game in France remains on track despite growing unrest in Paris
The NFL says its first regular-season game in the Paris area remains on schedule, despite protests and social unrest in France entering their third week. The Pittsburgh Steelers are due to play the New Orleans Saints on 25 October at Stade de France, north of Paris, as the league expands its international programme. The NFL…
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Starlink restrictions disrupt Ukrainian drone missions as WhatsApp adds guest calls
Ukrainian forces say unexpected network limits disrupted drone operations against Russian supply lines and drones. WhatsApp is adding browser access for guests, while Epic Games previews a redesigned launcher and Mike Flanagan’s Carrie adaptation premieres.
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French officer charged over rubber bullet that blinded teenage protester
A French police officer has been charged with aggravated violence over the shooting of a 16-year-old protester with a rubber bullet in Tours on 30 September. The teenager was blinded, and the case has intensified scrutiny of police conduct during protests over school conditions. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said 248 students, 937 police officers and…
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The highway through France’s Champagne region used by middle-class Brits to reach their holiday homes is now a people trafficker rat run bringing thousands of migrants to Britain. Welcome to ‘Autoroute vers l’Angleterre’, the motorway to England
The A26, once known mainly as a route for British holidaymakers travelling through France’s Champagne region, is increasingly being used by people-smuggling gangs moving migrants towards the Channel coast and the UK. Its motorway rest stops have become places where migrants and vehicles are exchanged, and a recent killing has drawn attention to growing competition…
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Britain pledges £17 million to repair Chernobyl power plant hit by Russian drone strike
Britain will provide £17 million for essential repairs at the Chernobyl nuclear site after a Russian drone strike damaged its protective shelter and ventilation systems. The funding is intended to address safety and environmental concerns, including the risk of corrosion, and forms part of a wider international reconstruction effort. The pledge was announced during talks…
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Nearly two million foreign nationals receive benefits or pensions in Britain
Analysis by the Centre for Social Justice says nearly two million foreign nationals in Britain receive benefits or the state pension, with the associated support costing taxpayers £23 billion last year. The figures have renewed debate about immigration, welfare eligibility and public spending. The analysis counts 1.3 million non-British citizens receiving Universal Credit, including 745,000…
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PSG on ‘different level’ – are they building greatest European dynasty?
Paris St-Germain’s 4-2 win over Manchester City has strengthened the case that they could build one of European football’s great dynasties. Luis Enrique’s side dominated the first half and are seeking a third consecutive European crown, a feat achieved by only four teams since 1956 and only one other in the Champions League era. After…
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Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey urge NATO to shift anti-drone defences
Suspected Russian drone attacks have sunk or damaged five ships in the Black Sea within the exclusive economic zones of NATO members Bulgaria and Romania. The incidents have prompted Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey to ask NATO to consider moving existing anti-drone defences to the region, as the attacks threaten shipping and freedom of navigation. On…
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Aston Villa thrash Fenerbahce 5-0 for record European win
Aston Villa beat Fenerbahce 5-0 at Villa Park, recording their biggest European win and their first home victory of the season. Johan Manzambi, Nicolas Jackson and Ross Barkley scored, as Villa’s fluent attack contrasted with their difficult start to the campaign. Manzambi opened the scoring in the 12th minute, then Jackson struck twice before half-time.…