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Published on 1 November 2026 – 11:23 GMT+1•Updated 11:24 United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has called for an urgent investigation into the death of a UN staff member in Houthi custody. Mohammad el Shami, who worked at the UN Human Rights Office in Yemen, died after being “arbitrarily held” by the Houthis since 6 June 2024, according to a statement from the high commissioner’s office on Saturday. Shami’s family said he had died more than a month ago but that they had only recently been informed, per the statement. Türk called his death a “heartbreaking loss”…

It’s a thinly veiled reference to Chinese threats to restrict access to rare earth metals and the tariff threats made by U.S. President Donald Trump. Merz also said the alliance could strengthen the World Trade Organization and seek to unblock the nomination of judges to the organization’s appellate body. “Considerable concern” over Franco-German car deal During his trip, however, Merz experienced firsthand just how difficult it is to put such an ambitious proposal into practice when special interests complicate an alliance of small and medium-sized powers. This became most evident when the Asian countries issued a sharp protest over planned…

Published on 1 November 2026 – 9:46 GMT+1 On average in France, diesel was selling on Saturday 31 October at around 2.37 euros per litre. TotalEnergies’ Access stations were already below that average, with the price reduced to 2.15 euros per litre, 10 cents less than in the group’s other stations. The multinational explained that it had decided on a price cut “without waiting for the physical delivery of strategic diesel stocks and in order to allow its customers to benefit from access to these stocks at their historic cost”. The E. Leclerc supermarket chain is following suit and has…

Published on 1 November 2026 – 9:15 GMT+1 The US’ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has accused North Korea of being behind a major hack targeting the Binance cryptocurrency exchange earlier this week. Binance suffered what its co-CEO Richard Teng described as a “complex attack” that saw hackers gain access to its hot wallets and steal $6.3 billion in digital assets. “The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is releasing information advising the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea) was responsible for the theft of more than $6 billion USD in virtual assets from cryptocurrency exchange Binance, on or about…

If you have ever seen a fashion photo where the woman looks like she is getting away with something — running in heels, laughing in lingerie, stealing a car in a ballgown — you have very probably seen an Ellen von Unwerth picture. You just might not have known it was her. For more than three decades, the German photographer has made her name with portraits that are sensual, provocative and playful. From luxury brand commercials to fashion magazines, she’s been immeasurably influential over the years, having perfected a shooting style that’s often been imitated. In short, von Unwerth hasn’t…

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As part of the Houdini 100 series of events, a four-day programme has begun in Budapest to mark the 100th anniversary of Harry Houdini’s death. In tribute to the Hungarian-born American illusionist and escape artist, a relief is being unveiled and, among other things, a film festival and circus performances await visitors. At the opening of the programme series, the deputy mayor of District I, Csilla Fazekas, said they are proud that the Houdini House operates in Buda Castle, preserving in a unique way in Europe the legacy of a world-famous Hungarian, Harry Houdini. According to David Merlini, a magician…

The European Commission said on Saturday it was closely monitoring the crisis surrounding Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal, following a confrontation outside the court building on Friday night that was broadcast live on television. The incident has brought renewed attention to a dispute that has been ongoing for more than a decade. “It is for the Polish authorities to ensure that the Constitutional Tribunal can function in accordance with the Polish constitution and in respect of the relevant case law of the Court of Justice of the European Union,” a Commission spokesperson told Euronews on Saturday. “The appointment of eight new members…

If you have an upcoming stopover in Doha, take it from me, you’re in for a treat. Qatar etched its name in the history books as the first Arab nation to host a FIFA World Cup, which ushered in a wave of transformations. In the run-up to the 2022 tournament, the Gulf state introduced a raft of new hotels and infrastructure projects, such as Doha Metro. The Qatari capital is the hub for Qatar Airways, which currently flies to more than 170 destinations around the world, including various direct links to Europe. Arguably, Doha’s Hamad International Airport is a destination…

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