France’s navy has intercepted a sanctioned tanker linked to the Russian oil trade in the Atlantic Ocean and ordered the vessel to head for the French mainland, in a move Russia said was illegal and bordered on “international piracy”. French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday posted a video on Source link
France said on Monday that nearly 900 people had been arrested in riots that broke out after Paris Saint-Germain club won the coveted Champions League for a second consecutive year over the weekend. Celebrations were blighted by clashes between youths and police in Paris and other cities, cars set on fire and shops looted. Source … Read more
A European version of STRC would avoid the 30% US tax on dividends. Its investors include Adam Back, Rothschild and Generali. Alexandre Laizet is the Chief Strategy Officer and CEO of Capital B—the first and largest Bitcoin treasury company in Europe. In this exclusive conversation with CriptoNoticias he tells how they managed to accumulate more … Read more
International arbitrators have rejected Rwanda’s appeal for damages over a controversial refugee resettlement deal signed with the previous British government, which was scrapped by incoming Prime Minister Keir Starmer soon after taking office in 2024. The controversial plan, which looked to be in danger of being struck down by British courts anyway, provided for migrants … Read more
In this edition of our arts24 music show, Jennifer Ben Brahim chats with sibling duo The Lemon Twigs. The Long Island natives could easily be mistaken for a British Invasion band, thanks to their unmistakable harmonies and retro blend of pop, folk and psychedelic rock. Source link
Annette Young is pleased to welcome Dr. Douglas Yates, Africa Specialist and Political Science Professor at the American Graduate School of International Relations and Diplomacy. Amid ongoing conflict, will Ethiopia’s elections be “free and fair”? While acknowledging that electoral procedures may function in parts of the country, he argues that conflict, exclusion, inflation, and uneven … Read more
Pesticides, microplastics and so-called forever chemicals: that’s the cocktail of substances millions of French people are exposed to simply from drinking tap water. According to France’s National Association of Health professionals, representing private practice doctors, at least 30 percent of the population was exposed to contaminated water at least once in 2024. FRANCE 24’s Environment … Read more
Ethiopians voted on Monday in parliamentary and regional elections expected to hand Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s ruling Prosperity Party a landslide win. There was no election in the Tigray region due to “unfavourable conditions”, and voting in the Oromo and Amhara regions were interrupted due to security problems, according to election officials. Source link
The United Nations Security Council is expected to hold an emergency meeting Monday after Israel said it would resume strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs as it carries out the deepest incursion into Lebanese territory in two decades. Source link
As physical subscriptions fall, the Kyoto Shinbun Newspaper is offering an alternative use for its machinery – by lending it to zinemakers. Zines or self-published do-it-yourself magazines are enjoying growing popularity in Japan, with thousands flocking to one recent Tokyo zine fair. Source link