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An up-and-coming soul star spoke to FRANCE 24 about her love for music, and her new collaboration with the megastar Elton John. Nectar Woode was raised in the UK by British Ghanaian parents, and is already becoming a huge star with a series of releases, her latest called “Naturally”. She also gave us the exclusive … Read more

A Paris appeals court will issue a verdict on Thursday on the 2009 crash of an Air France passenger jet after the airline and planemaker Airbus faced trial over corporate manslaughter. Relatives of ‌some of the 228 passengers and crew who died when the Airbus A330 ⁠vanished in darkness during an Atlantic storm are expected … Read more

Israel’s security minister sparked outrage at home and abroad after he showed himself taunting activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla bound and forced to their knees following their arrest by Israeli troops. Foreign ministers from many countries have denounced a “monstrous” treatment, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has denounced actions “not in line with … Read more

France 24’s François Picard welcomes veteran Israeli journalist and Haaretz columnist Gideon Levy. He offers a scathing analysis of Israeli politics, the Gaza war, the unprecedented rise of xenophobic nationalism, and Israel’s growing dependence on the United States. Speaking from Tel Aviv amid mounting electoral tensions, Levy argues that “everything – war and peace, domestic … Read more

The United States announced murder charges against former Cuban President Raul Castro on Wednesday, a major escalation in Washington’s pressure campaign against the island’s communist government. The charges stem from a 1996 incident in which Cuban jets shot down planes operated by a group of Cuban exiles. France 24’s Philip Turle takes a look at … Read more

Donald Trump has made much of his nation’s deposing of Nicolas Madruo earlier this year, and the wealth to be had from forging new deals with Venezuela to exploit its oil resources. Trump said on Wednesday that shipments were already inbound to destinations in the United States. But even sitting atop the largest reserves of … Read more

Thailand’s parliament has revived a long-delayed law to recognize clean air as a protected public right, a major step forward in a country where seasonal smog has become an annual health emergency. Last week, MPs voted 611 to 3 to advance the Clean Air Act, which now goes to the Senate, the upper house of … Read more

Paris Mayor Emmanuel Grégoire has accused “systemic” failings as investigators probe allegations of child abuse by non-teaching staff at more than 100 nurseries and primary schools in the French capital, in a scandal that has shocked the public and exposed major gaps in child protection and accountability. Source link

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz on Wednesday announced plans to reshuffle his cabinet to make it more inclusive following weeks of anti-government protests. Bolivians began demonstrating and erecting roadblocks three weeks ago to demand salary increases, stable fuel supplies and measures to mitigate the worst economic crisis in 40 years. Source link