Nvidia's board is meeting late Wednesday to consider removing chief executive Jensen Huang, as reports of two extramarital affairs and an investigation into alleged links to a Chinese spy fuel a market sell-off and raise questions about the chipmaker's leadership.
At least 25 seafarers have been killed and 130 attacks on commercial vessels recorded since the outbreak of the Middle East conflict, prompting the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to renew calls for stronger protection of crews and international shipping routes. The figures were highlighted during the 138th session of the IMO Council, held in London […]
The Greek government has set a target of July 1 next year for Cyprus to join Europe’s border-free Schengen zone, President Nikos Christodoulides has said, with efforts ongoing for the island to become the zone’s 30th member. Greece will take over the Council of the European Union’s rotating presidency on that day, and Christodoulides told […]
Paraguay's Central Bank said Wednesday it had partially returned savings to all eligible Ueno Bank depositors, following the lender's collapse last week. The crisis triggered mass protests and the impeachment and arrest of former president Santiago Pena, who is accused of directing government funds to the bank.
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky in Dublin on Thursday, seeking to build on two days of talks in Abu Dhabi. Zelensky said a window of opportunity could emerge to end the war before 2027, as Europe pushes for a role in negotiations. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
The European Union is “ready” to discuss the updating of its customs union with Turkey in exchange for “cooperation” on the Cyprus problem, the Cyprus Mail understands. Sources close to the matter informed the newspaper that Brussels is now willing to consider altering the deal, which first entered into force in 1996, should it deem […]
It was inevitable that the far-right nationalists of Elam would try exploit an incident of bullying at a Nicosia school for their xenophobic agenda. The party made a big issue out of a bullying incident at a Nicosia primary school, which it linked to illegal immigration, as the perpetrators were foreign children and the victim […]
The board at chipmaker Nvidia is reportedly preparing to oust CEO Jensen Huang, according to US media reports. He has been accused of an affair with an alleged Chinese spy.
Democrat Scott Colom defeated Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi after a final count on Wednesday, becoming the state's first Black US senator since Reconstruction. His narrow victory adds to the Democrats' midterm gains as President Donald Trump's party suffers a series of defeats.
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Peru on Wednesday for the final leg of his South American tour, returning to the country where he spent more than two decades as a missionary and bishop. Thousands gathered to welcome him home as “Padre Robert”, with many hoping his visit will bring attention to poverty, crime and political instability.
The southern US state of Mississippi has elected its first Black senator in more than 140 years. Democrat Scott Colom has won the seat in a historic upset, according to projections.
The southern US state of Mississippi has elected its first Black senator in more than 140 years. Democrat Scott Colom has won the seat in a historic upset, according to projections.
The bloc of Israeli prime ministerial hopeful Gadi Eisenkot introduced a series of bills at the start of the legislative session that target Benjamin Netanyahu and his policies. They include launching an official government-led inquiry into the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023, attacks, setting term limits on the position of prime minister and overturning changes the outgoing Netanyahu-led government made to limit the powers of the judiciary. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Rina Bassist, Editor at
In tonight's edition, A new law expanding the conditions for a constitutional referendum has ignited political tensions in the DRC. Also, Kenya has officially declared the end of its latest Ebola outbreak. And at COP31, environmental advocates are warning against waste incineration, arguing that it risks locking African cities into expensive and polluting infrastructure.
Prague will mark the 37th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution on November 17 with more than 160 events taking place along Národní Street as part of this year’s Korzo Národní celebrations. Organised by the association Díky, že můžem, the annual event will bring together concerts, theatre performances, public discussions, exhibitions and activities exploring democracy and freedom. This year’s programme carries the motto “Let’s Not Stand on the Sidelines. Democracy Relies on Each of Us.” The organ
