French prosecutors call for film star Depardieu to face trial in new rape probe

Paris prosecutors have requested a criminal trial for French actor Gerard Depardieu over allegations he raped and sexually assaulted fellow actress Charlotte Arnould at his Paris home in August 2018. Depardieu is already set to face another trial in October for…[Read more]

Paris Paralympics flame is lit before journey from English village, under sea and over land

Four days before the start of the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games, the Paralympic flame was lit on Saturday near a hospital in the English village of Stoke Mandeville, where the idea for the competion was conceived. A group of British athletes will embark on…[Read more]

France investigating synagogue explosion as suspected terrorism

An explosion outside a synagogue in southern France is being investigated by authorities as “attempted terrorist murder”.
Police said the explosion was caused by two cars being set alight outside the Beth Yaacov synagogue in the resort town of La Grande-Motte. One of the vehicles…[Read more]

TICAD ministerial meeting starts in Tokyo

A two-day ministerial meeting for the International Conference on African Development, or TICAD, has opened in Tokyo, with delegates from 47 African nations taking part.

Japanese Foreign Minister Kamikawa Yoko, who is the chairperson of the meeting, has asked participants to hold talks on the future of…[Read more]

Govt. to present outline of assistance for fisheries industry next week

Prime Minister Kishida Fumio has indicated that the government will present an outline of support measures for the fisheries industry, which has been affected by China’s suspension of Japanese seafood imports.

Kishida announced this during a visit to a fish market in Iwaki…[Read more]

Typhoon Shanshan expected to approach Japan from Tuesday

Typhoon Shanshan is expected to approach western to eastern Japan from Tuesday without losing most of its power. Heavy rain may start even before the typhoon approaches.

The Japan Meteorological Agency says that as of 3 p.m. on Saturday, Shanshan is moving northward over waters near the…[Read more]

Vacation trends shift as cultural, nature tours surge in popularity

Preferences have changed during this summer vacation due to both high hotel prices and climate conditions.

Sector representatives said those who cannot go to popular vacation destinations such as Çeşme and Bodrum due to high prices this year prefer cultural tours, which p…[Read more]

Istanbul’s air pollution rises by 14 pct in 7 months

The average nitrogen dioxide level in Istanbul — an indicator of air pollution — increased from 35.55 micrograms per cubic meter to 40.61 micrograms per cubic meter in the first seven months of 2024, representing a 14 percent increase from the same period in 2023.

This fluctuation heavi…[Read more]

Türkiye calls for Israel to be held accountable on World Humanitarian Day

Türkiye urges international courts to hold the Israeli government to account, reiterating that “the bloody Netanyahu government must be held accountable as soon as possible.”

Türkiye marked World Humanitarian Day with a condemnation of Israel’s ongoing offensive in Pa…[Read more]

Türkiye captures key PKK/KCK terrorist from Finland network in Istanbul

Iranian national Mehnaz Omari was responsible for coordinating activities between the PKK/KCK cadres in Finland and the organisation’s top leadership, sources say.

The National Intelligence Organization (MIT), in collaboration with the Istanbul Provincial Police Department,…[Read more]

Japan’s economy rebounds strongly on consumption boost, backs case for more rate hikes

Japan’s economy expanded by a much faster-than-expected annualised 3.1% in the second quarter, rebounding from a slump at the start of the year thanks to a strong rise in consumption and backing the case for another near-term interest rate hike.
The Bank of…[Read more]

In Japan’s ageing countryside, some villages face extinction

Japan has an estimated 9 million abandoned homes as rural areas grapple with rapid population decline.

Nanmoku, Japan – Like all bakers, their day starts before dawn.

Hours later, as the mid-afternoon light streams through the windows of their kitchen, Masayuki Kaneta, 85, and his son…[Read more]

Japan’s embattled PM had a cruel summer – it ended with his exit

It’s been a cruel summer for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.
A series of scandals that implicated the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), Mr Kishida’s closest allies within it and even his family had put his job on the line.
That this happened as living costs shot up and…[Read more]

Turkey gets $100m to support quake-hit agriculture sector

Turkey has secured $100 million from the Jeddah-based Islamic Development Bank to support its agricultural industry, which was impacted by last year’s earthquakes.

The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), a member of the development bank, has provided funding to the D…[Read more]

With or without foreign help, Libya’s 2m-barrel goal looks tough

Libya is hoping to double its crude oil production over the next three to five years, but analysts have warned that a lack of investment and the political crisis that has led to the country having two rival governments are jeopardising those plans.

The country’s National Oil Cor…[Read more]

Turkey arrests teenager for stabbing attack at mosque

Eighteen-year-old injured at least five people at random, reportedly under the influence of a video game.

Turkish police have arrested a teenager who on Monday stabbed at least five people at a mosque in the northwest of the country.

Minister of the Interior Ali Yerlikaya said on Tuesday…[Read more]

Palestinian leader Abbas tells Turkish parliament he will go to Gaza

The president of the Palestinian Authority tells Turkish legislators he will stand by the Palestinian people even at the cost of his life.

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has promised to go to the besieged Gaza Strip, saying he will stand by the Palestinian people…[Read more]

Tahitian surfing champion Kauli Vaast takes victory lap along the Seine

After winning the gold medal in surfing at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Kauli Vaast thrilled fans again by surfing along France’s iconic River Seine. The 22-year-old was pulled by a boat, and surfed the small waves it created with the Eiffel Tower in the background.…[Read more]

Left-wing candidate Lucie Castets’ strange campaign for France’s premiership

Over the two weeks since her name burst onto the French political scene, the Nouveau Front Populaire’s candidate for prime minister has been thrust into the limelight and is trying to forge a reputation for herself.

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Physical attacks targeting nonresidents have been up sharply on French territory since 2016

A study by the Interior Ministry’s statistical office shows that assaults on foreigners (mainly tourists) have doubled in seven years.

“In traffic (…) be prepared to take evasive action at any time”; “Do not leave any valuables visible in your vehicle,…[Read more]