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French-Japanese duo wins Nobel for solving chemical asymmetry puzzle 07 Oct 2026 - 02:00 pm
The chair of the Nobel Committee for Chemistry Heiner Linke (L) explains the field of research of Nobel Prize winners France's Henri Kagan and Japan's Kenso Soai (displayed on the screen in background) during a press conference in Stockholm, Sweden, on October 7, 2026. (Photo by Jonathan Nackstrand / AFP)
WHO chief urges transparency amid Russia plague reports 07 Oct 2026 - 01:30 pm
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Ukraine drone attack triggers huge tanker fire off Russia's Sochi 07 Oct 2026 - 01:14 pm
This screen grab taken from an UGC obtained by AFPTV on October 6, 2026, shows a fire on a vessel believed to be an oil tanker at the Russian city of Sochi on the Black Sea, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (Photo by -UGC / UGC / AFP)
Bulgaria ends search for missing crew from drone-hit ship 07 Oct 2026 - 10:45 am
An injured crew member from a ship struck by drones in Bulgaria's exclusive economic zone is moved on a stretcher after he was rescued, at the Varna harbour on October 6, 2026.  (Photo by AFP)
France suspends stun grenade use in school protests: minister 07 Oct 2026 - 10:31 am
Protesters stand amid tear gas fired by police during demonstration part of a nationwide day of actions called by high-school students in Bordeaux, southwestern France, on October 6, 2026. (Photo by Christophe ARCHAMBAULT / AFP)
French PM to make public address Wednesday on school protests 07 Oct 2026 - 10:05 am
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Almost 500 arrested, over 40 police wounded in French school protests: ministry 06 Oct 2026 - 10:55 pm
Police officers stand in the smoke during a demonstration of high-school students, in Paris on October 6, 2026, as part of a nationwide protest movement over learning conditions. (Photo by Kenzo TRIBOUILLARD / AFP)
More than 250,000 protesters at school marches across France 06 Oct 2026 - 06:48 pm
Police officers stand guard by bins and furniture set on fire in the street during a demonstration of high-school students, in Paris on October 6, 2026, as part of a nationwide protest movement over learning conditions. (Photo by Kenzo TRIBOUILLARD / AFP)
Russia denies imposing anti-plague measures after death of worker 06 Oct 2026 - 06:17 pm
A view of the entrance to the grounds of the anti-plague institute in the city of Irkutsk on October 6, 2026. Photo by AFP
France test fires of new nuclear-capable missile: defence ministry 06 Oct 2026 - 01:18 pm
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WHO says 'low' risk in Russia following plague reports 06 Oct 2026 - 12:44 pm
This photograph shows a logo of the World Health Organisation (WHO) displayed on the facade of organisation's headquarters in Geneva on April 23, 2025. Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP
Sailors missing as drones hit two ships off coast of Bulgaria: govt 06 Oct 2026 - 12:18 pm
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What is pneumonic plague, and how will we know if it’s spreading in Russia? 06 Oct 2026 - 12:09 pm
The logo of Russia's consumer and health watchdog Rospotrebnadzor sits on its grounds' fencing in Moscow on October 5, 2026. (Photo by Igor Ivanko / AFP)
Best-selling British author Jeffrey Archer dies aged 86 06 Oct 2026 - 10:26 am
(Files) British author and former MP Jeffrey Archer leaves St Paul's Cathedral at the end of British former prime minister Margaret Thatchers ceremonial funeral in central London on April 17, 2013. (Photo by Leon Neal / AFP)
Pope Francis private diary to appear next month 05 Oct 2026 - 05:10 pm
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Russian officials say 'situation under control' after plague reports 05 Oct 2026 - 05:06 pm
A woman walks past the logo of Russia's consumer and health watchdog Rospotrebnadzor sitting on its grounds' fencing in Moscow on October 5, 2026. Photo by Igor IVANKO / AFP
Norway eyes partial ban of smart glasses 05 Oct 2026 - 04:54 pm
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German intel service warns of risks from Chinese tech 05 Oct 2026 - 02:58 pm
The President of the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (Bundesamt fuer Verfassungsschutz) Sinan Selen arrives for a hearing in front of a parliamentary committee, on October 5, 2026 in Berlin. (Photo by Tobias SCHWARZ / AFP)