NRC calls for ‘diplomatic pressure on warring parties’ to warn spread of famine across Sudan

Sudan’s army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan rejected “any foreign interference” in the country’s war, praising Russia’s “supportive stance” for vetoing a UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective on Sudan’s brutal civil war that is triggering famine across the country, FRANCE 24’s Nadia Massih is joined by … Read more

US approval for Ukraine long-range missile strikes into Russia is a slim lifeline for Kyiv

Two months before leaving office, US President Joe Biden has lifted restrictions preventing Kyiv from using the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) for strikes deep into Russian territory that could help defend its territorial gains in Russia’s Kursk region. Today, Ukraine launched the US-made missiles onto Russian soil for the first time. Here’s what you … Read more

Bitcoin ETF options traders bet on explosive growth in one month

Options allow for more sophisticated investment strategies than just buying and selling an asset. For Balchunas, what he sees in the first hours of trading “is a ton for the first day.” Options on the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT), which is issued and managed by the BlackRock company, are having a successful debut on … Read more

Mass rape victim Gisele Pelicot condemns cowardice of accused abusers

Gisele Pelicot, subjected to mass rape organized by her husband over 10 years, on Tuesday condemned the cowardice of the dozens of men accused of abusing her who claim they didn’t realize it was rape, adding France’s patriarchal society must change. Details with FRANCE 24’s Shirli Sitbon in Avignon, and Blandine Deverlanges, member of Les … Read more