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Nigeria crash kills 32; Paris protests rattle euro zone
Nigeria mourns 32 after military aircraft crash; Paris protests send euro to 17-month low amid debt crisis. Prostate cancer diagnoses among under-50s surge 305 per cent in England.
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Leaked Fitbit Edge details confirm pricing, OLED screen and health features
Google’s upcoming Fitbit Edge fitness tracker has been revealed through leaks, with full pricing and feature details now confirmed. The new device combines an OLED touchscreen with comprehensive health monitoring, positioning itself as a premium addition to Google’s Fitbit range powered by AI coaching and advanced sensors. The Fitbit Edge will cost £159 in the…
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Trump self-funds ads as Scotland battles fuel price spike
President Trump is funding his own campaign advertisements after criticism of taxpayer-funded spots. Scottish islanders face record diesel prices, whilst the FCA reviews its handling of concerns raised by banker Simon Andriesz.
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Alice Diop’s Paris installation celebrates women artists and consolation
French film-maker Alice Diop has created Geste de Consolation, a five-day installation combining film, art, readings, music and dance at Paris’s Palais d’Iéna. It brings together women whose work has influenced and supported her, exploring consolation while giving greater visibility to artists who have been marginalised or underrepresented in France. The installation includes work by…
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Rima Hassan investigated after Israeli and EU flags fell at exhibition
Rima Hassan, a French far-left MEP, is under investigation after Israeli and European Union flags fell to the floor at a European Parliament exhibition commemorating the 7 October 2023 Hamas attacks. Parliament President Roberta Metsola said the allegations were being taken seriously and that the appropriate procedures, including giving Hassan the right to respond, were…
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Jody Pearson jailed in Spain over fraud at collapsed expat wealth firm
Jody Pearson, also known as Jody Smart, has been jailed in Spain for three-and-a-half years after losing appeals against her fraud conviction. Her collapsed wealth firm left hundreds of British expats unable to access retirement savings and investment bonds, with the case highlighting the scale of losses suffered by clients. Pearson ran Continental Wealth Management…
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Giorgia Meloni seeks EU trademark protection for her voice
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has filed a trademark application for her voice with the European Union Intellectual Property Office to protect herself against AI deepfakes. This decision reflects a broader movement among public figures seeking legal protection from unauthorised AI use, following similar applications by actor Matthew McConaughey and singer Taylor Swift. The move…
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Ukraine blitzes Moscow with the second largest drone strike of the war
Russian authorities said Ukraine launched hundreds of drones towards Moscow and the surrounding region overnight, killing two men and injuring nine. The reported scale makes it the second-largest drone attack on the area in two years, and comes amid stepped-up long-range strikes by both sides. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said 650 drones were launched, most…
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Trump orders diesel relief as Australia curbs immigration
Donald Trump acts to ease diesel prices and ends taxpayer-funded political adverts. Angus Taylor promises Australia’s largest immigration cuts; Mary Fowler withdraws from upcoming friendlies.
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Marie-Louise Eta says she wanted to be judged on her work
Marie-Louise Eta made history in April when she became the first woman to manage a men’s team in one of Europe’s top five leagues, taking over as interim head coach of Union Berlin. Keeping the club in the Bundesliga, she compiled a record of two wins, a draw and two losses across five matches, helping…