French President Emmanuel Macron will name a new prime minister within 48 hours, the Elysee Palace has said, fending off speculation that fresh elections could be imminent. Earlier on Wednesday, outgoing Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said the possibility of dissolving parliament was beginning to fade following talks with political parties over the last two days....
In a month, this year’s UN climate summit, Cop30, begins in Belém, Brazil – preceded by a key leaders’ meeting. It is a crucial moment. The UN’s scientists have yet to publish calculations based on the latest round of nationally determined contributions (NDCs) – as countries’ emissions pledges are known. But Brazil’s president, Luiz Inácio Lula...
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he may travel to the Middle East later this week, as negotiators in Egypt reported “encouraging” progress toward a deal to end the Gaza war. Trump, whose 20-point peace proposal forms the basis of the talks in the resort town of Sharm el-Sheikh, said a peace deal...
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but your cat is not drinking enough water. An easy way to remedy this is by getting a pet water fountain. They require a bit more maintenance; you’ll need to take it apart, clean regularly, and change filters monthly, but this is well worth it for...
NEW YORK — Never were the questions of Aaron Judge‘s fitness for October particularly fair, but that’s life for the biggest man in the biggest city whose biggest failures had come at the biggest times. The burden of greatness is heavy. The burden of greatness in New York is planetary. And for those unleashing screeds...
Just as seasons change so does a fragrance lover’s scent wardrobe. Here, a guide to transitioning to autumnal fragrances — from the boozy to the ultra-gourmand and beyond — featuring 15 fragrance picks organized by intensity and, of course, how they cater to the fall vibes du jour. The Extraits 1. Ormaie Paris Yvonne Extrait,...
Stephen HolderOct 8, 2025, 06:00 AM ET Close Stephen joined ESPN in 2022, covering the Indianapolis Colts and NFL at large. Stephen finished first place in column writing in the 2015 Indiana Associated Press Media Editors competition, and he is a previous top-10 winner in explanatory journalism in the Associated Press Sports Editors national contest....
Regular readers of The Verge will know that my favorite room in my smart home is my kitchen. As an avid home cook and mom of two, this is the room where I spend the most time, and where I look for as much convenience and extra help as I can get. As a result,...
Saudi Arabia beat Indonesia 3-2 while Qatar and Oman end goalless as fourth round of qualifiers begin. Published On 8 Oct 20258 Oct 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Saudi Arabia have fought back to earn a 3-2 win over Indonesia in Group B of Asia’s World Cup qualifiers as Feras...
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch received a standing ovation after she announced the party will scrap stamp duty if it forms the next government. During her speech at the Conservative party conference in Manchester, Badenoch said: “At the heart of a Conservative Britain is a country where people who wish to own their first home, can…...