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French police suspect train derailment was sabotage
Investigators suspect that a train derailment in northwest France which injured 44, one gravely, was the result of sabotage, a police source told AFP on Saturday.
Quebec Brokerage Qubit Insurance Announces New Data on Coverage Shortfalls as Rebuilding Costs Rise
Qubit Insurance, an independent, AMF-licensed brokerage serving clients across Quebec, has revealed that a significant portion of Quebec homeowners may be underinsured due to rising construction costs. In a recent review of 1,200 new client policies, the brokerage found that 38% were underinsured relative to current rebuilding costs by an average of 16%.
Trump lands in Ireland for golf tournament, PM talks
Donald Trump landed in Ireland under tight security Saturday for two days of diplomacy and golf, on a trip that again blurs the lines between his presidency and personal business interests.
Trump asks Smithsonian to install George Washington statues, exhibition
US President Donald Trump asked the Smithsonian Institution on Friday to install statues of George Washington, in his latest bid to reshape the treasured museum he has faulted over its presentation of American history and values.
Xi lands in India for BRICS summit overshadowed by war
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in New Delhi on Saturday for a BRICS summit alongside leaders from India, Russia and Iran as wars, trade and energy test the divided grouping.
'A legend': Celine Dion poised for emotional comeback in Paris
Celine Dion is set to make her long-awaited return to the stage in Paris on Saturday evening after years battling a rare neurological disorder, with fans counting down the hours until showtime.
From crime to the Arctic: ultramarathoner film debuts in Toronto
Tiberiu Useriu purged the demons of a violent childhood and a youth marked by crime through grueling races over ice and snow.
Europe eyes battle over 'pervert' AI glasses
Calls are growing louder in Europe for action against "pervert" smart glasses after secretly filmed footage of girls and women appeared online -- with a petition in Britain demanding a ban on their sale.
Back to the drawing board for disappointed Tiafoe
Frances Tiafoe left Arthur Ashe Stadium court to a standing ovation on Friday, but he won't be coming back on Sunday.
Philippine Muslim enclave trades bullets for election ballots
On a basketball court in the Philippines' Marawi, ballots piled high on pallets awaited transport to towns across a Muslim-majority region that has traded decades of separatist violence for a chance at self-determination.
Lady Gaga welcomes first child with fiance: US media
Pop superstar Lady Gaga welcomed her first child with fiance Michael Polansky, US media reported Friday.
Children in flood-hit Nepal grapple with loss, cling to hope
At 12, Nepali schoolgirl Ritu Maya Tamang has already learned how a close-knit family can be torn apart in a matter of minutes.
Shelton tops Tiafoe to book US Open title clash with Zverev
Big-serving Ben Shelton overpowered US compatriot Frances Tiafoe in four sets on Friday to reach the first Grand Slam final of his career, booking a US Open title showdown with Alexander Zverev.
Bhutan business bets on hazelnuts for farming future
Farmer Pema Dema had never even heard of hazelnuts when she was first recruited to begin growing them on her land in Bhutan's Thimphu region.
Shelton powers past Tiafoe to book US Open title clash with Zverev
Big-serving Ben Shelton overpowered American compatriot Francis Tiafoe in four sets to reach the first Grand Slam final of his career at the US Open on Friday.
First bodies of Philippines ferry fire victims land as toll hits 35
The bodies of passengers killed in a ferry fire off the Philippines arrived at a port near the resort town of Coron, Palawan on Saturday morning, as the country's coast guard warned the death toll of 35 would grow.
Venice Film Festival: A look back on the highlights
The Venice Film Festival wraps up Saturday after 10 days of world premieres, celeb-heavy red carpets and a slew of hard-hitting films that have made this year one of the most political yet.
Gaza film, Malkovich drama vie for Venice top prize
The Venice Film Festival hands out its top awards on Saturday after two weeks of often dark, violent programming including a chilling Israeli-made documentary about Gaza and an oddball drama starring John Malkovich.
'Widow's Bay' and 'The Pitt' are favorites for Emmys night
Apple TV's new horror-comedy series "Widow's Bay" and gritty hospital drama "The Pitt" have emerged as the favorites ahead of the Emmy Awards, television's equivalent of the Oscars, which will take place Monday in Los Angeles.
DR Congo school fire stampede death toll rises to 26: UNICEF
A fire and stampede at a school in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo killed at least 26 children, the UN children's agency said on Friday, with some pupils leaping from windows on high floors to escape the carnage.
'Everything different' as Zverev returns to US Open final
Six years after an agonizing loss in the US Open final, Alexander Zverev says "everything is different" as he returns to the title match in Flushing Meadows.
Coastal erosion forces cancellation of California music festival
A music festival set to feature The Killers, Olivia Dean and Jack White was cancelled Friday because the California beach where it was to be held has been eaten away by coastal erosion.
Top seed Zverev holds off Khachanov to reach US Open final
Top seed Alexander Zverev out-gunned Karen Khachanov to reach his third straight Grand Slam final on Friday, rolling into the US Open title match with a straight sets win.
Anthropic says UAE-linked AI op targeted UN experts over Sudan
AI firm Anthropic has said it detected a UAE-linked influence operation that targeted the Muslim Brotherhood and United Nations experts critical of Abu Dhabi's alleged role in Sudan's war.
James McAvoy brings new film 'Faith' to Toronto fest
Scottish actor James McAvoy reflected on spirituality ahead of the world premiere of his supernatural drama "Faith" on the second day of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) on Friday.
Rennes beat Marseille to seize top spot in Ligue 1
Adrien Thomasson scored the only goal of the game as Rennes went provisionally top of Ligue 1 on Friday with a 1-0 win over Marseille, who slumped to a third successive defeat.
Faultless Duplantis, hungry Ingebrigtsen shine at inaugural Ultimate
Seasoned Scandinavian campaigners Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis and Jakob Ingebrigtsen shone on the opening day of the inaugural Ultimate Championship in Budapest on Friday.
Duplantis delivers masterclass for Ultimate pole vault win
World and Olympic champion Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis delivered a faultless display of pole vaulting to seal victory on the opening day of the Ultimate Championship in Budapest on Friday.
Roblox to launch wallet to pay creators faster and will allow off-platform gaming
The American company behind the wildly popular gaming platform Roblox announced on Friday that it is launching a new digital wallet to make it easier for creators to get paid quickly.
Weapons, spyware and AI scams: Anthropic exposes Claude misuse
Anthropic has released a 154-page report describing how bad actors used its Claude AI system for state-sponsored surveillance, propaganda operations and more.
Springboks wary of new-look All Blacks in Baltimore test
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi said the Springboks will be ready to face a much-changed All Blacks side as the world champions look to wrap up a series victory in Baltimore on Saturday.
Gary Oldman hopes Jack Lowden is the new James Bond
British actor Gary Oldman on Friday backed his "Slow Horses" co-star Jack Lowden to be the new James Bond, as rumors swirl that the next 007 has been cast.