Paris police shoot and wound man armed with knife at rail station

PARIS (Reuters) -French police shot and wounded a knife-wielding man at Paris' Montparnasse train station on Friday, the Paris prosecutor's office said. An officer used his "weapon" on the man, who then inflicted knife wounds on himself, the prosecutor's office said in a statement. A police source said the man had threatened his wife and children in...

Exclusive-Russia plans to make up to 120,000 glide bombs this year, Ukrainian intelligence says

KYIV (Reuters) -Russia plans to manufacture up to 120,000 of its cheap and devastating glide bombs this year, a senior Ukrainian intelligence official said, including 500 of a new, longer-range version which can reach more towns and cities. Russia has ramped up arms production massively since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, with defence plants...

Philippine political veteran Juan Ponce Enrile, key Marcos Sr-era figure, dies at 101

MANILA (Reuters) -Juan Ponce Enrile, one of the most enduring and polarising figures in Philippine politics, who played a central role during the rule of the late Philippine strongman Ferdinand Marcos Sr, died on Thursday at the age of 101, his daughter said. Enrile's death ends a political career spanning more than six decades under eight...

Tanzania president names new prime minister after disputed election

(Reuters) -Tanzania's leader chose a longtime loyalist as prime minister on Thursday, after a disputed presidential election in the East African country prompted clashes in which rights groups say hundreds of protesters were killed. The parliament backed the appointment of former finance minister Mwigulu Nchemba in a near-unanimous vote, as expected given that President Samia Suluhu...

List of Airports Affected by Government Shutdown: Which Are Reducing Flights?

The ongoing government shutdown is impacting airlines and upcoming flights. Here is the full list of airports facing reductions. Upcoming flights may be canceled due to the ongoing government shutdown. The Federal Aviation Administration announced reduced flights at 40 major U.S. airports on Wednesday, November 5, prompting nationwide concern and outrage as many prepare to fly home for the...

Death toll in Louisville UPS plane crash rises to 9

(Reuters) -The death toll from the crash of a UPS cargo plane that erupted into a fireball moments after takeoff in Louisville, Kentucky on Tuesday has risen to nine, city and state officials said Wednesday. Investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board will be on site Wednesday to begin the process of finding out what went...

Belgium scrambles to address airport closures caused by drones

BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Belgium called an emergency meeting of key government ministers and security chiefs for Thursday after drone sightings forced closures of airports and a military air base on Tuesday evening in what the defence minister called a coordinated attack. Drones have caused major disruption across Europe in recent months, forcing temporary closures of airports in...

Take Five: A year of Trump and a tricky November

LONDON: A roller-coaster 2025 is entering its final weeks. The one-year anniversary of Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential election arrives alongside key central bank decisions and earnings that could set the short-term tone for markets. Here's a look at the week ahead from Gregor Stuart Hunter in Singapore, Alden Bentley in New York and...

Pakistan defence minister warns of ‘open war’ with Afghanistan if peace talks fail

KARACHI (Reuters) -Pakistan's defence minister said on Saturday he believes Afghanistan wants peace but that failure to reach an agreement during talks in Istanbul would mean "open war," days after both sides agreed to a ceasefire following deadly border clashes. The talks in Istanbul, which began on Saturday and are expected to continue into Sunday, mark...

Sarah Ferguson drops ‘Duchess’ after Prince Andrew gives up royal titles

Sarah Ferguson is officially a duchess no more – and she knows it. The ex-wife of Britain’s Prince Andrew removed the royal moniker from her social media, days after Buckingham Palace announced her former spouse would be giving up his titles. Fergie, as she’s popularly known, has since changed her Twitter handle from “@SarahTheDuchess” to “@sarahMFergie15.” Even though...