The World celebrates Halloween: Traditions, costumes and pumpkins
Halloween celebrations have been embraced in many countries around the world. Charlotte Hughes brings us this round-up.
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France: 115 yachts will sail out of Sain-Malo for Route du Rhum race
In Saint-Malo, in France’s Brittany region, the legendary Route du Rhum is preparing to set sail. Billed as the world’s biggest solo transatlantic race, it sees skippers sail alone from France’s northern coast to the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe. It’s…
US Midterms: Affordability at heart of Michigan race
For many voters, the cost of living is the single biggest issue. Our reporters Jessica Le Masurier and Sarah Andersen travelled to Michigan to meet voters, where, according to one NGO, around 40% of the population struggle to afford basic…
Youth-led rallies sweep Europe
Protests in France have helped inspire youth demonstrations elsewhere in Europe, from Portugal and Italy to Germany. Germany saw particularly large rallies on Saturday, led by a youth initiative whose name roughly translates as “Gen Z has got this”. Demonstrators…
How social media are central to protests
As we saw in that report, protesters were frustrated at being kept on the outskirts of the French capital. There are also reports of social media posts about the demonstrations being suppressed. Daniel Quinlan has more.
Hundreds of thousands protest in France for “Act III”
A heavy police presence was hard to miss on the streets of Paris on Saturday, as the capital saw demonstrations for a third consecutive weekend over the rising cost of living and deteriorating conditions in schools. But the increased security…
Shooting after Magic City Classic in Alabama leaves 1 dead, 8 injured
One person was killed and eight others were wounded in a shooting following the Magic City Classic college football game in Birmingham, Alabama, on Saturday evening, authorities said. The Birmingham Police Department said officers responded shortly after 7:50 p.m. to…
Midterm voters reveal what’s driving them to the polls — but what they’re voting against may matter more
With just two days until Americans head to the polls, voters from across the country revealed that their midterm decisions may be driven more by frustration with what they oppose than by support for what they believe in. “The Democrats…
‘Toxic cocktail’ of renter protections destroyed $39M affordable housing investment as Dem cities follow suit
Seattle’s effort to protect renters allegedly helped destroy a $39 million investment meant to provide affordable housing, sending a 254-unit apartment complex that served lower-income residents into receivership. Now, its owners have scored a court victory in a battle that…
Why war makes Ukraine media more determined than ever to hold power to account
For Ukrainian media, exposing corruption in times of war is a high-stakes move – with domestic scandals potentially tarnishing the country’s image in the eyes of the international partners it relies on. But journalists remain dedicated to their role as…