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A mass amnesty of undocumented immigrants is currently underway in Spain. Bucking the trend of its European neighbors, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s Socialist government is embracing immigration to underpin its growing economy. However, the plan does not enjoy universal support. It faces strong criticism, in particular from the far right. FRANCE 24’s Victoria David and … Read more
The Nigerian Senate on June 24 approved a bill to authorize states to create their own police forces, concerns over the country’s myriad conflicts were brought back into the spotlight recently after a mass school abduction in the typically safer southwest. But experts warn that putting Nigeria’s 36 states in control of their own police … Read more
Often called the “grandfather” of modern African music, Highlife was born a century ago in the port cities of Ghana. Blending colonial brass with traditional rhythms, it became the soundtrack of West African independence. Now, the genre has been officially recognized by UNESCO as part of the world’s intangible cultural heritage. And as Highlife enters … Read more
In a landmark ruling, a French court has ordered energy giant TotalEnergies to account for its clients’ emissions in the company’s climate plan. It is the first time France’s Corporate Duty of Vigilance law has been applied to climate change. FRANCE 24’s Sharon Gaffney speaks to Justine Ripoll from Notre Affaire à Tous, one of … Read more
Millions of people across Europe are braving temperatures above 40 °C (104 °F), cooking under heat domes, with hot nights making recovery harder. While many people understand the need to use sunscreen to protect themselves from the sun, some, especially on social media, are discussing whether it can actually be harmful. The discussion focuses on … Read more
PRESS REVIEW – Friday, June 26: Papers discuss the scientific and political aspects of the earthquakes in Venezuela. Next: a new study sheds light on who makes the most money after university in the UK. Finally, we look at a heatwave headline that will make you giggle. Source link
France’s preparations for its final World Cup group game have been disrupted by the departure of manager Didier Deschamps from the team’s camp following the death of his mother. Mbappé’s Les Bleus are set to face Halland’s Norway in a highly anticipated duel between the two star goalscorers. FRANCE 24’s Selina Sykes followed Les Bleus … Read more
Three quarters of mainland France is under a “red alert” for the heat. And it may seem odd that the southeastern Mediterranean coast is not under that highest level of warning. So why doesn’t the mercury climb as high on the Côte d’Azur in the middle of a heatwave? The Mediterranean Sea allows the south-east … Read more
Kyiv is seeking retribution and one of its targets is Crimea. The peninsula annexed by Russia in 2014 now threatens to become Moscow’s Achilles’ heel, as Ukraine steps up its attacks targeting bridges, ferries and oil storage facilities. The strategy appears to be working: fuel and power shortages are becoming increasingly difficult and have forced … Read more
Paris police has asked several organizers to cancel several public events meant to be held on the weekend of June 27, including the pride march and the Solidays music festival. The police have said that if organizers did not comply, they would be banned. This comes as French emergency services and hospitals are overwhelmed due … Read more