French jails have come under attack. Are violent drug gangs to blame?
A mysterious group has accused Justice Minister Gérard Darmanin of declaring “war” on prisoners. Read More
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Ex-Russian general jailed for seven years over bribes
Lt Gen Vadim Shamarin was sentenced to seven years in a penal colony after being accused of taking bribes. Read More
What are semiconductors and why is Trump targeting them?
The US president has said he will unveil new tariffs targeting some electronics. Read More
Reboot of disaster-hit Fyre Festival postponed, US media reports
The organisers of the failed 2017 Fyre Festival are reportedly looking for a new location for the reboot. Read More
Colombia declares health emergency after dozens die of yellow fever
Health authorities are urging people to get vaccinated before travelling to risk areas for Easter. Read More
Mark Zuckerberg defends Meta in social media monopoly trial
The US government is seeking to break up Meta by forcing a spinoff of Instagram or WhatsApp. Read More
US tariffs will make global trade shrink, says WTO
The Geneva-based institution says American tariffs will send international trade into reverse. Read More
PS5 price jumps £40 as Sony cites ‘challenging’ market conditions
The digital, disc-free edition of Sony’s console has increased by roughly £70 since it first went on sale. Read More
Everyone’s jumping on the AI doll trend – but what are the concerns?
As online users create Barbie-like dolls of themselves, experts urge caution over AI’s energy and data use. Read More
Canada party leaders grilled in election debate on how to tackle Trump
Frontrunner Mark Carney was tested in Wednesday’s French-language debate, the first of two match-ups before the 28 April election. Read More