Was Neanderthal life violent? This wound suggests lethal fighting was more common
A 75,000-year-old Neanderthal spear wound may be evidence violence shaped human life far earlier than thought.
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Ukraine struggles with Starlink and US satellite data as missiles hit Kyiv
Ukraine on Wednesday accused the United States of helping Russia by failing to warn it of incoming missile strikes and hobbling Kyiv's military response through changes to the Starlink system it uses on the battlefield. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on US tech billionaire Elon Musk to restore Starlink,…
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Fort Hood shooter’s firing squad execution will not be livestreamed, Trump says
US President Donald Trump said Thursday that he was cancelling plans to livestream the firing squad execution of a convicted military base shooter – a project that had sparked outrage in the United States. Nidal Hasan is scheduled to be executed on December 3 at Fort Hood in Texas, where he killed 13 people in 2009.
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Indonesia's skies turn apocalyptic orange as smoke blankets Singapore
Apocalyptic orange skies engulf Palangkaraya in Indonesia, while Singapore's famous Marina Bay Sands nearly disappears behind thick smoke. Months of wildfires have triggered an air pollution crisis across Southeast Asia.
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Can Kenya preserve the democratic space Raila Odinga fought for?
One year after the former prime minister's death, Kenyans are reflecting on his contribution to democracy and national reconciliation. Odinga's "handshakes" with his political rivals remain the subject of much debate.
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Pink October in France: A toxic debate?
Pink October – the French version of Breast Cancer Awareness Month – is at the centre of a political storm here in France, after one MP said she refused to wear a pink ribbon, calling the month "utterly cynical". We dive into her reasoning, discuss the history of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and learn how to look…
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US teen held over Hindu temple attack plot: Is anti-Indian racism rising?
Illinois teen who allegedly said he 'couldn’t wait' to kill Indians is arrested over a Hindu temple attack plot.
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Trump calls off livestream for Fort Hood shooter's execution by firing squad
The planned execution of Nidal Hasan is scheduled to be the first military execution in more than 60 years.
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Haiti: Capoeira classes aim to promote peace
An association in Haiti is organising capoeira classes – an Afro-Brazilian martial art – in an attempt to reduce community violence and promote social reintegration. The Observers team spoke to its founder, Rodney Jean Marc, who said their doors are open to everyone, “even children in armed gangs”. The initiative…
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‘Boiling point’: Why students are protesting against Albania’s Edi Rama
Experts say Albania’s protests reflect ignored student grievances and growing frustration.
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War escalates between Houthis and Riyadh: How did we get here?
To discuss the ongoing conflict between the Houthi rebels and the Saudi-backed coalition, we speak to Jules Grange Gastinel, a researcher at France's CNRS research body specialising in the Houthi movement. He tells us why the conflict has escalated and what the Houthis want.
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UK: Frieze London blurs the lines between art, gaming and reality
Visitors to Frieze London in the UK are becoming part of the artworks themselves, climbing a giant interactive spider, entering virtual worlds and taking part in installations that turn spectators into participants.
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Resignation of Bärbel Bas shines light on harsh era of German politics
German Labor Minister Bärbel Bas has stepped down, citing her need to grieve a loved one and leave behind the harsh realities of government. So how did German politics get so heated?
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The Rebel Tours: Money or morals?
Some West Indies cricketers toured apartheid South Africa in the 1980's, breaking one of the biggest sporting boycotts.
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Why Russia Sees a Window to Bomb Ukraine Into Submission This Winter
Moscow is not winning on the battlefield. Instead, it is seizing an opening to inflict immense human suffering in Ukrainian cities.
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Al Jazeera probe exposes fake viewing numbers for Israeli counter-film
Data investigation casts doubt on claims that Israeli counter-documentary to 'NAZA' received 40 million views.
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What is Starshield, and who limited Ukraine’s access to it?
Ukraine relies on Starshield, the military-grade version of Elon Musk's Starlink satellite service, to fight Russia.
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French crypto unicorn Ledger warns of AI security risks
Artificial intelligence is "changing the security landscape". That's according to Ledger, a French unicorn of cryptocurrency that's seeking a bigger role in digital security. Chief Technology Officer Charles Guillemet says: "Finding vulnerabilities and exploiting them costs almost nothing. So this is the new challenge…
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Russia accuses Ukraine of contradicting US brokered deal
Russia has accused Ukraine of going against US peace efforts, after an overnight Ukrainian drone strike.
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AI-assisted dying? Doris Dörrie's new film addresses prospect of care robots
While the world debates the dangers of artificial intelligence, filmmaker Doris Dörrie explores how humanoid robots could change the way we deal with aging, caregiving and how people choose to die.
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‘Amazing progress’ in lung cancer: Immunotherapy extends survival as mRNA vaccines offer hope
François Picard is pleased to welcome Siow-Ming Lee, Professor of Medical Oncology at the University College London and a specialist in lung cancer. “Lung cancer is not one cancer. There are many different types of lung cancer,” explains Lee. For decades, lung cancer has been closely associated with smoking, late…
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Real Madrid’s Vinicius says he’s being targeted by referees
Vinicius wants protection for players like him, Yamal and Alvarez 'who bring something different to the game.'
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Ukrainians lash out at Trump as Zelenskyy warns of US betrayal
Ukrainians accuse the US of gambling with their lives as Russian strikes devastated residential buildings in the capital
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From Lupin's return to a bloody culinary apocalypse: The TV shows to watch this month
TV critic Dheepthika Laurent takes us through this month's TV highlights, starting with the long-awaited return of "Lupin", Netflix's most-watched French series. Omar Sy is back as the gentleman thief, but this time someone appears to be stealing in his name. Can France's favourite master of disguise clear his name?
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