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France was rocked by protests on Sunday against proposed legislation that would grant additional protections to law enforcement officials using firearms in the line of duty.The new law, which critics say will grant police officers a “licence to kill”, comes amid mounting allegations of police brutality in recent years, particularly against immigrant communities in the banlieues – outlying suburbs – of Paris and other major cities.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listSo what is the new law, why is it controversial and where have protests taken place?Where are protests taking place and what are they about?Thousands of people marched…
China’s Alibaba unveiled new artificial intelligence chip technologies and plans for more powerful models on Tuesday, including what it said was China’s most powerful AI chip, days ahead of a meeting between Chinese and U.S. leaders at which competition to lead on AI technology is expected to be a major theme. Alibaba’s announcement came as U.S. AI leaders, including Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, are warning that China’s development of AI poses a threat to the United States and calling for an overall slowdown on development of the technology. Chinese leader Xi Jinping is set to arrive in Washington on Wednesday…
Taylor Swift wore an affordable outfit to the Kansas City Chiefs game while supporting her husband Travis Kelce. Swift, 36, looked sporty chic in a $40 Wear by Erin Andrews tank as she cheered on Kelce, 36, at the Chiefs vs. Indianapolis Colts game on Sunday, September 20. The top, designed by sports commentator Andrews, 48, featured a red bodice with the team’s name and logo written across her chest. The look was complete with thin black straps. Swift styled the top with blue distressed jeans and a black leather belt. She accessorized with a gold bracelet, hoop earrings, a…
The new-look, three-week international break is here and while Premier League fans will be counting down the days until club football returns, there is plenty to keep an eye on across Europe. The 2026/27 Nations League gets underway this week, with some huge fixtures taking place across League A. There are also plenty of intriguing storylines, from new managers taking charge to some heavyweight nations meeting early in the competition. Here, 101 Great Goals are five games that should be firmly on the radar. Netherlands vs Germany – September 24 The Nations League gets off to a flying start with…
The typhoon is the latest in a series of storms in the Pacific, made more intense by the “super El Niño”, which has warmed the ocean, fuelling the formation of storms.Authorities have advised the public to pay attention to weather information. Dujuan, which is Japan’s 25th typhoon of the year, has hit in the midst of a five-day holiday and forced the cancellation of several events.Concerts scheduled for Monday at the Rock in Japan music festival have been cancelled, while the Tokyo Game Show, a video game convention, has also cancelled Monday’s programme.Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi offered her condolences…
BeatHub Entertainment has acquired the 50% stake in the operator of Bogotá’s Movistar Arena that was held by Chile’s BeLive Entertainment Group.The deal leaves the Colombian group with 100% of Colombiana de Escenarios, which runs the venue under a concession from the city’s recreation and sports institute, the IDRD.Neither party disclosed what BeatHub paid.The transaction was announced on Thursday (September 17).BeLive had been BeatHub‘s partner in the arena since the project was first developed, and now exits Colombiana de Escenarios entirely.BeatHub was built by the founders of Tuboleta, which the group calls Colombia’s leading ticketing marketplace, and also owns promoter…
Us has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Whether you’re running errands or dining downtown, we’re betting you threw on the first pair of jeans you saw in your closet. But Dakota Johnson made a case for something much comfier and even classier. Her elevated pants style is incredibly polished, and we found the chic look on sale for only $25. For a night out in New York City, Johnson wore a plain black tank, flowy black trouser pants and confidence that turned the sidewalk into a runway. Her…
Shakur Stevenson remains without a bout following his move to Zuffa Boxing in July, and the four-division world champion has been slammed by one Hall of Famer for ‘moving scared’ when able to secure major fights with his pound-for-pound rivals. Stevenson captured the WBO super-lightweight title when he outpointed Teofimo Lopez back in January, becoming the third-youngest four-weight world champion in boxing history in the process. However, after signing with Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing in the summer, the Newark southpaw has failed to secure a second outing for 2026, despite he and WBO welterweight world champion Devin Haney publicly agreeing…
Imran Khan’s family and PTI officials say three of the jailed former PM’s sisters have been detained in Lahore ahead of a September 27 march on Islamabad demanding his release. Authorities have confirmed Aleema Khan was ordered to be held for 30 days.Published On 21 Sep 202621 Sep 2026Share Imran Khan’s family says three sisters detained ahead of Islamabad march on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
Paramount, California AG discuss concessions including $1.5 billion investment, WSJ reports