Nigerian musician Keziah Jones will perform a symphonic concert on September 29 at la Scène Musicale as part of the Jazz & Musique du Monde season. He discussed his music and collaboration with arranger Pierre Bertrand in an interview ahead of the event.
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Keziah Jones is a Nigerian blues-funk artist.
He will premiere a symphonic show on September 29.
The concert is part of the Jazz & Musique du Monde season.
The performance takes place at la Scène Musicale.
Keziah Jones worked with arranger Pierre Bertrand for the event.
An interview about the concert aired on France 24’s arts24 program.
The article also mentions new music releases by Beck, Miley Cyrus, and Beabadobee.
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A member of the UK armed forces has died in a road traffic accident in Ukraine, the UK Ministry of Defence said. The death was not caused by fighting, and the family has asked for privacy before more details are shared.
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A UK armed forces member died in a traffic incident in Ukraine on Saturday.
The UK Ministry of Defence notified the family, who requested some time before more information is released.
The incident was not related to military combat or hostile action.
The British government has deployed a small number of personnel to Ukraine to support the Ukrainian military and protect diplomatic staff.
The service branch and role of the deceased individual are not yet known.
Fighting in Ukraine began in February 2022 after Russia launched a full-scale invasion.
The Ministry of Defence expressed sympathy for the family during this difficult time.
More details are expected to be released later as the story develops.
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An official inquiry found that police officers near the attack on Robert Hamill in 1997 did not support or help the attackers. However, the police investigation after the attack had errors and missed important actions both at the scene and later.
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Robert Hamill was beaten to death by loyalists in Portadown, Northern Ireland, in 1997.
Police officers in a nearby vehicle were unaware of the attack when it happened.
The officers tried to stop the violence once they saw it but did not help the attackers.
The police investigation after the attack was flawed, with mistakes both at the crime scene and afterward.
Some police errors were careless, while others were intentional.
The inquiry took many years, concluding in 2009, and its report was published in 2026 after related legal cases ended.
The inquiry report is 290 pages long and the investigation cost about £33 million.
The murder highlighted ongoing sectarian tensions during Northern Ireland’s peace process.
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The European Union’s top diplomat said Russia attacked a train near the Polish border to try to scare Western countries away from supporting Ukraine. She urged these countries to do the opposite and continue backing Ukraine.
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Russian strikes hit a train heading to Warsaw near the Ukraine-Poland border.
The attack happened shortly after important Western leaders visited Ukraine.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the strikes aim to scare Western countries.
The goal is to discourage support and visits to Ukraine from Western nations.
Kaja Kallas called on Western countries to continue supporting Ukraine despite the attack.
Poland warned the drone strikes by Russia could lead to an escalation of conflict.
The attack involved drones launched by Russia against Ukraine near the border.
The incident increased tensions between Russia and Western countries backing Ukraine.
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A Russian drone hit a train near the Ukraine-Poland border soon after European officials, including former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson, traveled through the area. The incident shows the ongoing conflict and tension near the border region.
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A Russian drone attack targeted a train close to the Ukraine-Poland border.
European officials, including Boris Johnson, had recently passed through that area.
The drone strike happened shortly after their passage.
The event was reported by CBS News journalist Aidan Stretch.
The incident is part of the larger conflict involving Russia and Ukraine.
The location is near an important border between Ukraine and European Union member Poland.
The attack underscores continuing security threats in the region.
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Oprah Winfrey will open an immersive experience called "Oprah Winfrey's AHA" at the Las Vegas Sphere in April. The experience will include guided meditations, music performances, and visual displays.
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The experience is named "Oprah Winfrey's AHA."
It will be located at the Las Vegas Sphere.
The event will start in April.
The experience features guided meditation sessions.
There will be musical performances.
Visual elements will be part of the show.
The experience aims to provide an interactive and engaging journey for visitors.
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Uganda decided not to pull out of the Invictus Games, a sports event for military veterans started by Prince Harry. This change happened after a phone call involving King Charles III’s top assistant and a Ugandan military official.
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Uganda first planned to leave the Invictus Games but later reversed this decision.
The Invictus Games are sports games for veterans, started by Prince Harry.
King Charles III’s main aide, Sir Clive Alderton, spoke with a Ugandan general about the event.
Sir Clive said King Charles III supports Uganda’s participation in the games.
The Ugandan military will now continue preparing to take part in the Invictus Games.
The decision came after respectful discussions considering King Charles III’s views.
Colonel Chris Magezi shared the update on social media platform X.
The story is still developing and more updates are expected.
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A key Saudi oil pipeline was hit in an attack and will be mostly out of service for several weeks while it is repaired. At the same time, Yemen's Houthi rebels have taken control of islands that oversee important shipping routes in the Red Sea, making it harder for Saudi Arabia to export oil.
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The Saudi oil pipeline was hit by an attack last week.
It will take several weeks to fix the damage and restart the pipeline.
The pipeline moves oil across Saudi Arabia from Gulf ports to Red Sea ports.
Saudi Arabia uses this route to avoid shipping oil through the Strait of Hormuz.
Houthi rebels from Yemen have taken control of islands near key Red Sea shipping lanes.
The attack was blamed on drones launched by Iranian-backed militias in Iraq.
The pipeline is 1,200 kilometers (745 miles) long.
The attack adds to challenges Saudi Arabia faces in exporting its oil safely.
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Dan Wang, an expert on China, discusses why China continues to function well despite social problems. He shares insights from his ten years living in China and compares Chinese and American work habits.
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Dan Wang is the author of the book "Breakneck: China’s Quest to Engineer the Future."
His book is a bestseller according to The New York Times.
Wang lived in China for ten years and studied its society closely.
He says Chinese and American people are similar in being hardworking and often taking shortcuts.
The discussion took place in a France 24 program called Perspective.
The article focuses on how China manages its challenges while continuing to develop.
The article does not include opinions but shares expert analysis from Wang.
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The leaders of Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland’s main nationalist parties met in Cardiff to discuss independence referendums. They agreed that the political situation in the UK is changing and urged the British government to support constitutional changes that allow each nation to decide its future.
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Leaders from Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Ireland signed a memorandum recognizing changing political landscapes and the possibility of independence referendums.
This was the first in-person meeting of these nationalist parties since Welsh separatists won the Senedd elections.
Sinn Féin expects a vote on Irish reunification by 2030, and the Scottish National Party wants a second independence referendum within five years.
There is growing public support for independence in Scotland (around 47%), Northern Ireland (36%), and Wales (32%).
The British government has been urged to prepare and allow referendums on independence, respecting democratic choices.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham supports regional power devolution in England but has said a repeat of the 2014 Scottish referendum is off the table for now.
President Donald Trump expressed support for Irish reunification during a visit, which was quickly opposed by UK officials.
Each Celtic nation has different goals and timelines for independence, and England’s role in future UK discussions remains unclear.
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Russia used a fully autonomous drone powered by artificial intelligence (AI) in an attack in Ukraine, marking a new phase in the conflict. Both Russia and Ukraine are developing AI systems to help their military forces find and destroy targets more quickly.
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An 18-year-old Ukrainian student died after a Russian AI-powered drone exploded near a gas station in Zaporizhzhia on July 6.
The drone used AI technology from US company Nvidia to identify and attack specific targets, like propane tanks.
AI helps military forces by processing lots of battlefield data quickly to guide attacks and improve coordination.
Russia and Ukraine are developing battle management systems called "reconnaissance-strike architecture" to connect drones, sensors, and artillery.
Ukraine’s system is called DELTA, and Russia’s version is named the Svod Tactical Situational Awareness Complex.
Both countries say humans still make final decisions based on AI’s recommendations, but pressure may influence those decisions.
These AI-powered systems aim to speed up the time between detecting and striking targets, which is called compressing the kill chain.
The use of fully autonomous weapons raises ethical and legal concerns about human control and accountability in warfare.
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Oprah Winfrey announced her new live show called "AHA" will debut in early April at the Las Vegas Sphere. The show will combine meditation, music, visuals, and messages from Oprah and various artists.
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"AHA" is described as an immersive experience that appeals to all the senses.
The show starts the first weekend of April at the Las Vegas Sphere.
It features guided meditations, live performances, and visual displays.
Grammy-winning artist Jacob Collier will perform at the event.
Designers who worked with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift are involved in the show's production.
Oprah sees the Sphere venue as a powerful place to bring people together in peace and harmony.
The show aims to create moments of awe, wonder, and insight for attendees.
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Drones attacked Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline, causing the country to stop its oil flow through the pipeline as a safety measure. This pipeline is important because it moves oil from the east of Saudi Arabia to the Red Sea, allowing the country to avoid shipping oil through the busy and tense Strait of Hormuz.
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The East-West pipeline is about 1,200 kilometers (746 miles) long and can carry up to 7 million barrels of oil per day.
It connects oil fields in eastern Saudi Arabia to the Red Sea port of Yanbu.
The pipeline was attacked by drones in two areas near Riyadh and Medina, causing damage and injuries.
The attack forced Saudi Arabia to suspend pipeline operations while assessing repairs.
Drone attacks were traced to southeastern Iraq, near the Iranian border, an area with Iran-aligned armed groups.
The pipeline’s shutdown impacts global oil supply because the Strait of Hormuz, an alternative shipping route, is partially closed due to conflict.
Saudi Arabia had increased oil flow through the pipeline to about 4-5 million barrels per day since February to bypass the Strait of Hormuz.
Repairs could take several weeks, and Saudi oil export stocks at Yanbu may last only 5-7 days without pipeline operations.
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French far-left politician Jean-Luc Mélenchon is popular with many young voters in France, especially those from Generation Z. His supporters like his plans for big social changes, fighting climate change, and backing Palestine. Polls show he might reach the second round of the 2027 presidential election, possibly facing far-right candidate Marine Le Pen.
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Jean-Luc Mélenchon is a far-left candidate in the 2027 French presidential election.
Young voters, especially Gen Z, admire his promises for a "citizen's revolution" and wealth redistribution.
He also focuses on fighting climate change and supporting Palestine.
Critics accuse Mélenchon of being too soft on Russia and of antisemitism.
Recent polls suggest he could qualify for the election’s second round.
In the second round, he would likely compete against Marine Le Pen, a far-right candidate.
The article explores why many French young people support Mélenchon despite his controversies.
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St Bartholomew’s Hospital in London received donations from individuals who made money through the transatlantic slave trade. Records show that many wealthy donors linked to slavery helped fund hospitals, churches, and schools in Britain from the 16th to 19th centuries.
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St Bartholomew’s is London’s oldest hospital, with walls displaying boards honoring past donors.
Many donors invested in companies involved in enslaving African people between the 1500s and 1800s.
The Register of British Slave Traders tracks investors connected to the transatlantic slave trade.
Around 900 organizations have links to these donors, many of which benefited British society.
At least 50 donors connected to St Bart’s had strong financial ties to slavery.
Sir Jeffrey Jeffreys, a notable donor, funded ships that transported enslaved Africans under harsh conditions.
The 1694 ship Hannibal, linked to Jeffreys, had nearly a 50% death rate among enslaved people during its voyage.
African captives were branded, abused, and many died from disease, starvation, or suicide on these voyages.
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An Israeli human rights group, B’Tselem, released a report saying Israel is carrying out a planned effort to remove Palestinians from the West Bank and replace their presence with permanent Israeli control. The report describes actions like violence, land seizure, movement restrictions, economic harm, and crackdowns on political activity as part of this effort.
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B’Tselem calls the plan the “Elimination Project” aimed at erasing Palestinian life in the West Bank.
Since late 2022, the Israeli government, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has accelerated these policies.
Between October 2023 and September 2026, at least 1,107 Palestinians were killed in the West Bank.
Over 75 Palestinian communities have been forcibly displaced.
Armed settlers have taken control of more than 1,070,000 dunams (about 1,070 square kilometers) of land in the West Bank.
Around 33,000 Palestinians were displaced from refugee camps in northern West Bank areas.
There are 925 movement obstacles like roadblocks and checkpoints restricting Palestinians.
The West Bank’s unemployment rate rose from 13.1% in 2022 to more than 31% in 2024 due to economic restrictions.
Since October 2023, Israel arrested at least 60 Palestinian journalists in the West Bank.
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham has canceled his public events for Monday and Tuesday after his father, Roy, passed away. Burnham had previously discussed his father’s Alzheimer’s disease and how it motivated his efforts to improve care for adults in England.
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Andy Burnham is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
His father, Roy Burnham, recently died.
Andy Burnham canceled planned public engagements for two days due to this.
Roy Burnham had Alzheimer’s disease, a brain illness affecting memory and thinking.
The PM has spoken before about how his father’s illness inspired changes in adult social care.
Burnham’s father did not know he became Prime Minister in July because of his illness.
The Prime Minister was scheduled to meet business leaders at Downing Street soon.
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Andy Burnham has canceled his public events after the death of his father, Roy, who had Alzheimer’s disease. Burnham had planned to speak at a major conference but is now focusing on family and reflecting on his father’s care.
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Andy Burnham is the prime minister.
His father, Roy, passed away after suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.
Roy Burnham lived in a care home before he died.
Andy Burnham canceled all his engagements for Monday and Tuesday.
He was scheduled to speak at the TUC conference in Brighton on Tuesday.
Burnham shared that his father was unaware of his political success due to Alzheimer’s.
He wants to improve social care, inspired by his experiences with his father’s care.
Burnham praised care workers for their skill and professionalism and supports higher pay for them.
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A flash flood hit northern Nepal on August 26, causing major destruction and loss of life. About 1,400 people have died, and over 5,100 remain missing, including many foreigners. Rescue efforts continue amid difficult conditions, and Nepal is calling for compensation for climate change damage from the international community.
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A flash flood struck northern Nepal on August 26, causing widespread damage.
Nearly 1,400 people are confirmed dead; more than 5,130 are still missing.
About 600 missing people are foreign nationals from 35 different countries.
Rescue teams are working to find and identify hundreds of bodies.
Thousands of homes were destroyed, and water and infrastructure were damaged.
Survivors face challenges like finding shelter, medical care, and rebuilding.
Nepal produces very little greenhouse gases but suffers greatly from climate change.
Nepal wants the global community to pay compensation for climate-related losses, not just provide emergency aid.
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The London production of the musical Sunday in the Park With George has been cancelled after stars Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey withdrew from the show. The theatre company said the musical might be produced in 2028 instead.
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Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey were set to star in the London revival of Sunday in the Park With George.
The musical was planned to take place at the Barbican theatre in 2027.
Ariana Grande pulled out to take a break from public life after finishing her tour.
Jonathan Bailey also withdrew from the production earlier in September.
The production company, Empire Street Productions, said the 2027 show will not go ahead but they may try to stage it in 2028.
Sunday in the Park With George is a musical inspired by the painting by Georges Seurat.
The original musical was created by American composer Stephen Sondheim and playwright James Lapine and debuted in 1984.
Both Grande and Bailey previously starred together in the film adaptation of the musical Wicked.
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