After weeks of student protests, the resignation of India’s education minister on July 25 was hailed as a victory for the so-called cockroaches, a youth movement that has made this originally derogatory term their own. But some are concerned about facing repression down the line, aided by facial recognition. Source link
In tonight’s edition, Chad is pulling out of the International Criminal Court, accusing him of bias against Africa. Also, in Madagascar, nearly 200 people have been reported missing this year. And centuries-old medinas in the Comoros have joined UNESCO World Heritage status. Source link
FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s plan to create a $20 billion company running the World Cup with private investors including the Kushner family was announced Tuesday — and immediately attacked by European soccer body UEFA. “It is not FIFA’s to sell,” UEFA said in a statement. “None of us are the owners of football.” FRANCE 24’s … Read more
France’s largest wine region is facing a wake-up call as the wildfires blazing near Bordeaux’s famous vineyards underscore the climate challenges posed by severe drought and repeated heatwaves. Many chateaux do not have enough water to irrigate their entire vineyard and without rain in the coming weeks, vines could shut down to protect themselves, leaving … Read more
Oman has presented Iran with a Gulf-backed proposal to jointly manage the Strait of Hormuz, including a system of voluntary fees for ships using the strategic waterway, according to a Gulf source and a Western diplomat. The plan aims to provide a framework for restoring stable shipping across the strait after months of disruption caused … Read more
Police in Guyana have formally charged three people with murder in the July 18 capsizing of a passenger ferry that killed 73 people and left 30 others missing. Although there were no passengers on board, it was believed to be carrying 179 people when it sank on its voyage between Guyana’s capital, Georgetown, and the … Read more
Zinedine Zidane will be unveiled on July 28 as the new coach of the French national football team, succeeding his World Cup-winning teammate Didier Deschamps. The 54-year-old is a national icon with multiple successes as player and coach. He steps into the job after five years out of the game. Source link
France great Zinedine Zidane’s long-held ambition to coach the national team became reality on Tuesday when the French Football Federation appointed the former captain and World Cup winner as Didier Deschamps’ successor on a four-year contract. Here is what he had to say. Source link
Firefighters work around the clock battling the blazes. Those affected by the disaster need shelter and essentials. But they can count on the support of local residents. Food, drinks… Relief efforts continue to be organized in the face of this massive wildfire. Source link
After France exited the Football world cup in fourth place, there’s a new change coming for the team. French football legend Zinedine Zidane has been named head coach. While Zinedine Zidane has been out of the spotlight since he coached Real Madrid, he is still considered to be a football legend. Source link