Новости за 10.12.2025

Since Ahmed al-Sharaa and the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) took power in Syria a year ago after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, hundreds of thousands of Syrians have returned to their country. During the war, many were dispossessed of their land and homes under several laws and presidential decrees aimed at permanently preventing refugees from returning.

In May, nine EU states including Denmark, Italy and Poland urged a rethink over interpretation of the accord, echoing concerns long aired by non-EU member the United Kingdom. The Council of Europe was set up in the wake of World War II as the guardian of human rights in Europe, with its member states -- who now number 46 -- signing up to its European Convention on Human Rights. Its implementation is overseen by the European Court of Human Rights, an instance of last resort. But several states now... Читать дальше...

As Australia's ban on social media for children under 16 takes effect, we speak with Jess Butcher, a tech entrepreneur and founder of digital wellbeing foundation ScrollAware. In spite of being opposed to over-regulation, she tells us she supports the Australian ban on account of the scale of the "harms that these platforms are causing" to users and the failure of tech companies to act meaningfully.

"It's hard to believe we're filming here," director Mohamad Abdul Aziz said from the Mazzeh base, which was once also a detention centre run by Assad's air force intelligence branch, known for its cruelty The site in the capital's southwestern suburbs "used to be a symbol of military power. Now we are making a show about the fall of that power", he told AFP. Assad fled to Russia as an Islamist-led offensive closed in on Damascus, taking it without a fight on December 8 last year after nearly 14... Читать дальше...

Australia now requires social media platforms to verify users’ ages, but without requesting official ID, pushing companies to use alternatives such as specialist firms like K-ID, bank-account checks, AI-based selfie analysis using tools like Yoti, or behavioural monitoring. Critics warn these methods raise privacy and accuracy concerns—and can be easily bypassed with a VPN.

Brazil's lower house of Congress approved a bill early Wednesday that could slash former president Jair Bolsonaro's prison sentence for plotting a coup, after efforts by a lawmaker to disrupt the proceedings sparked chaos in parliament.

In the Verkor factory outside the northern city of Dunkirk, which will be inaugurated on Thursday, foreign specialists, notably from South Korea and Malaysia, are training the local staff. Verkor is the third battery gigafactory to open in northern France in a region that has become known as "Battery Valley". At the AESC factory near the city of Douai, where production has been underway for several months, Chinese engineers and technicians supervise French recruits. "They are the ones who train us on the equipment... Читать дальше...

Automotive heavyweights Renault and Ford are to join forces to develop a line of compact, more affordable Ford-branded electric vehicles and commercial vans in a bid to curb a wave of cheaper Chinese electric models gaining ground in Europe. Ford CEO Jim Farley said in a joint statement: “We will combine Renault Group's industrial scale and EV assets with Ford's iconic design and driving dynamics to create vehicles that are fun, capable and distinctly Ford in spirit." Also in this edition: Microsoft... Читать дальше...

The fifth edition of the Oscars of the French Pastry World were held in Paris on December 8. They reward the best French pastry chefs in different categories. We speak to awards director Eugénie Pont and one of the award-winning chefs, Maëva Manchon.

Europe is weighing its words after Washington's publication of an official policy paper that warns the Old Continent is under threat of "civilisational erasure", with fading powers overrun by migrants. It’s the logical follow-up to Vice President JD Vance's admonishments back in February at the Munich Security Conference, one that goes far beyond the unexplained absence of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at last week's NATO foreign ministers' meeting.

At least 22 people were killed and 16 injured when two buildings collapsed early Wednesday in Morocco’s city of Fes, the state news agency said, highlighting ongoing concerns over poor housing and public safety.

New Zealand were 24-0 at the close of play after bowling the West Indies out for 205 in 75 overs. Tickner was the pick of the New Zealand bowlers, taking 4-32 from 16 overs, but his day ended prematurely when he tumbled onto his shoulder while fielding and left on a stretcher. Medical staff from the West Indies and Black Caps camps rushed to Tickner's aid and after some worrying moments eventually he sat up before being taken away to an ambulance. New Zealand Cricket said he had suffered a left shoulder injury. Читать дальше...

A Paris museum opened a major royal jewel exhibition on Wednesday just weeks after a brazen Louvre heist rattled the city, putting renewed scrutiny on security.

UNESCO added India’s Diwali festival to its intangible heritage list on Wednesday, prompting celebrations across the country. Millions worldwide take part in the festival, which marks the triumph of good over evil.

Andrew Mackay, a Northern Territory politician, posted the incriminating evidence from his pet cam to social media at the weekend. His two pet dogs can be seen exiting the living room into a yard after one of them, a mutt named Thunder, nudges open a glass door. Then a pet steer, or castrated bull, named Sue gingerly wanders into the Darwin home. It's followed by a pet horse, Cricket, which has a good sniff of the couch. The animals embarked on their escapade while Mackay and his fiancee were out for a meal. Читать дальше...

Olympique de Marseille beat Union Saint-Gilloise (3-2). OM now have 9 points and are closing in on a playoff spot.

The report by the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China underscores the turbulence in economic ties between the key trading partners, as they navigate heightened uncertainty sparked by Beijing-Washington tensions. Data this week showed that China's global exports in the first 11 months of the year outpaced imports by more than $1 trillion, reaching the historic milestone even before December. A significant portion of that surplus was generated by shipments to the European Union, which last... Читать дальше...

International trade in elephant ivory is illegal, but Japan hosts one of the world's largest remaining legal domestic markets for the product, which can only be bought and sold within its borders. It is fed with stockpiles of ivory imported before the international ban more than 30 years ago, or bought in one-off government auctions. But conservationists warn Japan's ivory often leaks overseas, fuelling black market trade, while driving demand and undermining bans in countries like China. Sasaki's... Читать дальше...

At least 11 people, including Thai soldiers and Cambodian civilians, have been killed in the latest spate of fighting, officials said, while more than 500,000 have fled border regions near where jets, tanks and drones were waging battle. The Southeast Asian neighbours dispute the colonial-era demarcation of their 800-kilometre (500-mile) frontier, where competing claims to historic temples have spilled over into armed conflict. This week's clashes are the deadliest since five days of fighting in... Читать дальше...

More than 500,000 people have fled their homes in Thailand and Cambodia since border fighting reignited, officials said on Wednesday, surpassing evacuations seen during similar clashes earlier this year. Both governments reported mounting displacement as artillery exchanges continued along the disputed frontier, with authorities rushing to move civilians to safer areas.

Bane went 6-of-9 from three-point range and added six rebounds and five assists in Orlando's 117-108 victory over visiting Miami. Jalen Suggs added 20 points for the Magic, who despite lacking top scorer Franz Wagner due to a high ankle sprain won for the 11th time in 15 games and improved to 5-0 in Cup play. "We need these reps. We need to play in these meaningful games," Bane said. "We're a young team trying to make something happen like a run so we need these moments." New York's Jalen Brunson scored 35 points... Читать дальше...

At least 11 soldiers and civilians have been killed on both sides, according to officials, as renewed hostilities derailed a US-brokered truce. Cambodia had already pulled out of eight sports at the Thailand-hosted Games, but National Olympic Committee of Cambodia (NOCC) chief Vath Chamroeun wrote in a letter Wednesday to the Southeast Asian Games Federation that it would bring all of the country's athletes home. "Due to serious concerns and requests from the families of our athletes to have their relatives return home immediately... Читать дальше...

Her 14-year-old took his life last year after being bullied online and seeing an endless stream of content on apps such as TikTok, Instagram and YouTube that fuelled an eating disorder. The Australian mother and other parents whose children killed themselves after suffering online harm campaigned for the law, hoping that no other families suffer like them. Their efforts were finally recognised when Australia became the first country to bar young teens from social media platforms. Tech companies... Читать дальше...

Honduran President Xiomara Castro on Tuesday alleged tampering in the Nov. 30 election and accused US President Donald Trump of meddling, as counting remained stalled by repeated computer failures. The CNE said Trump-backed conservative Nasry Asfura led with 40.53% ahead of right-wing rival Salvador Nasralla on 39.16%.

Earnings from tech giants Oracle and Broadcom this week are also in view amid lingering worries about an AI-fuelled bubble that caused some panic on trading floors last month. With US central bankers expected to cut interest rates for the third straight session later Wednesday, the main focus is on their post-meeting statement, boss Jerome Powell's news conference and the "dot plot" forecast for 2026 policy. After November's tech-led swoon, markets have enjoyed a healthy run in recent weeks as... Читать дальше...