As the worldwide release of Diana Spencers brothers book prompts a reaction from King Charles and the British Crown, another piece of Diana's legacy is making headlines the iconic little black dress, worn by the then Princess of Wales, is going under the hammer. Better known as the "Revenge Dress", it would go on to inspire generations of women.

Scientists have identified a previously unknown species of wild cat living at a wildlife sanctuary in Bolivia. The tiny, spotted feline had lived at the sanctuary for years before genetic analysis revealed it as the first new living wild cat species identified in more than a century.

For his first squad announcement on Friday, new France boss Zindine Zidane made it clear he intends to break with Didier Deschamps. Five new faces, an attacking philosophy ... Ahead of his first games in charge in the Nations League, ZZ is bringing a breath of fresh air to Les Bleus.

Cubas electrical grid suffered a total collapse Friday, plunging millions into darkness as the island grapples with chronic fuel shortages and deteriorating infrastructure, compounded by a US oil pressure campaign that has sharply restricted fuel supplies.

A Russian aerial bomb struck an apartment building in the eastern Ukrainian city of Sumy late Friday killing at least two people, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said. Ukraine's state rescue service published an image showing an apartment with a gaping hole across three floors. Follow our liveblog to see how the day's events unfold.

In tonights programme, investigation is ongoing into the death in custody of thirty-seven people, accused of illegal mining in Nigeria. Also,Tunisia is emerging as a major boat-building hub, serving both local buyers and international markets. And finally, we speak tothe author of The Moon Will Not Burn Us, Ricci Shryock.

UEFA and CONCACAF chiefs have urged FIFA President Gianni Infantino to release around $2.1 billion from the governing body's reserves, calling for each of its 211 member associations to receive $10 million over the 2027-30 cycle. The demand comes amid tensions over Infantino's proposed sale of a stake in the World Cup to private investors, which was shelved ...

This week, Saudi Arabia has turned to its allies for military support as Iran-backed Houthi rebels tighten their grip on Yemens Red Sea coast and the Bab el Mandeb shipping choke point, while drone attacks on the Kingdoms oil infrastructure deepen an emerging energy crisis. In Russia, voters head to the polls for a tightly controlled parliamentary election ...

Another Sydney Sweeney ad goes viral this time promoting a sports betting application almost naked. The campaign sparked fury among female athletes who said it undermines decades of progress in women's sports. Yet is the outrage itself part of the overall marketing strategy and feminist-baiting merely a tool to get clicks?

Sweden's parliament speaker on Friday tasked opposition leader Magdalena Andersson with forming a government after an election gave the left-wing bloc a narrow majority, setting the stage for difficult coalition talks. Andersson, a former prime minister, must bridge deep differences between four parties, with the centre party ruling out a government that ...

Her new album The Meaning of Flowers tackles much more than just flora, as the Danish musician and composer explores the sounds and sentiments of the very beginning of human life. She tells us about creating emotionally rich soundscapes that have often been used in film and television. We also discuss the Faustian pact that artists can find themselves in ...

In this episode, we debrief one of the key annual events in the EU calendar: the State of the Union speech. It was Ursula von der Leyens sixth such address as President of the European Commission, and the second State of the Union speech of her second mandate.

Ireland is managing a jam-packed agenda as the current holder of the rotating presidency of the EU. We caught up with the countrys Minister of State for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne, who was in Strasbourg for the 2026 State of the Union speech and debate with EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. We discussed key points from that address, such as ...

Air France is betting big on luxury to keep wealthy travellers spending with lavish servings of caviar and champagne in first-class cabins as soaring fuel costs and disrupted travel patterns squeeze airlines worldwide. The campaign seems to have paid off, with the Paris-based carrier saying that premium bookings and revenue have grown this year despite ...

Newly appointed head coach of France's national football team Zinedine Zidane unveils his first line-up on Friday.Follow our live coverage of the announcement from 6pm Paris time.

Haxie Meyers-Belkin is pleased to welcome Renaud Foucart, Senior Lecturer in Economics at Lancaster Universitys Management School in the UK. According to Foucart, Frances energy and economic crises expose a deeper collision between economic constraints, political accountability and an approaching presidential election. Foucart interprets French President ...

France captain Kylian Mbapp has signed with Swiss sportswear brand On, ending a partnership with Nike that began at the start of his career. The deal marks Ons entry into football, with the company also appointing France and Arsenal great Thierry Henry as its football director.

PRESS REVIEW Friday, September 18: Russia holds its first parliamentary elections since the Ukraine war. Since only parties loyal to Vladimir Putin are running, the elections are seen as nothing but a veneer of democracy. In sports: Zinedine Zidane will unveil his first selection as coach of the French football team. Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic ...

Spanish police in Ceuta on Friday morning started moving hundreds of migrants from the beaches of the Spanish enclave to a new tented area. Several thousand migrants remain in Ceuta after tens of thousands of people crossed the border with Morocco in late July.

French far-right politician ric Zemmour said on Friday that he would run in next year's presidential election, joining far-right candidate Marine Le Pen,who was runner-up to PresidentEmmanuel Macron in the last two elections.Zemmour is campaigning on a crackdown on immigration, including a plan to expel unemployed foreigners even if they are legal residents.

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Thursday to transferassets of Swiss food giant Nestle and three French groups to a company called LEV Management. Most Western companies quickly sold their Russian operations and holdings after Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and the Kremlin has since made it difficult for firms to ...

Alison Sargent is pleased to welcome Grgoire Roos, Director of the Europe and Russia and Eurasia Programmes at Chatham House. According to Roos, Russias parliamentary election is revealing because of what the electoral process can still tell us about the political system Vladimir Putin has constructed. In the absence of any meaningful competition, and ...

Since Donald Trumps return to the White House in January 2025, migrant arrests have surged in the United States. More than 610,000 people have passed through detention centres run by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the federal immigration agency in under two years. The pace only continues to accelerate: in August 2026, nearly 51,000 arrests were ...

Prime Minister Sbastien Lecornu said on Thursday that France will cutpublic spending by 54 billion next year to reduce the country'sdeficit. The announcement comes seven months ahead of the country's presidential election, and the government is wary of a new wave of demonstrations with a jump in global oil prices sparking concerns over the rising cost of ...