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In this edition of arts24, Marjorie Hache is in the town of Vienne in southeastern France, where the 45th edition of “Jazz à Vienne” is taking place. Headliners include the likes of Jon Batiste, Marcus Miller, Buena Vista Social Club and Jeff Mills. The festival is also shining a spotlight on late jazz legend Miles … Read more
Tension has risen in South Africa over anti-migrant protests planned on June 30, with authorities warning against unrest and preparing for possible violence. President Cyril Ramaphosa issued a strong message as tensions rose across the country. “We will not tolerate any attempts by anyone to destabilize the country, whether it is the march or anyone … Read more
Nadia Massih is pleased to welcome Dr. Antoine Flahault, Epidemiologist, Researcher, and Professor at Université Paris Cité – Hospital Bichat. France’s latest heatwave has once again exposed healthcare systems were largely designed for another era. While the immediate focus often falls on soaring temperatures and overcrowded emergency departments, Dr. Flahault argues that the deeper issue … Read more
Nadia Massih is pleased to welcome Dr. Antoine Flahault, Epidemiologist, Researcher, and Professor at Université Paris Cité – Hospital Bichat. France’s latest heatwave has once again exposed the growing tension between a warming climate and healthcare systems that were largely designed for another era. While the immediate focus often falls on soaring temperatures and overcrowded … Read more
As the deadly heatwave moves eastward to other parts of Europe, France is counting the human cost the high temperatures have left behind. French health authorities have reported around 1,000 excess deaths during the heatwave. Hospitals are overflowing with patients and funeral homes are struggling to keep up. Source link
The heatwave that’s seen much of northern Europe melting in the past week, is moving eastwards, with Germany and Hungary reaching or exceeding 40 degrees in the past 24 hours. Source link
Al-Qaeda-linked jihadists, the Malian army and its Russian allies have all committed “serious abuses” against civilians during and after the April attacks that rocked the West African country, Human Rights Watch said in a report on Monday. Source link
Iran said Monday it had held its first meeting with Oman on managing the Strait of Hormuz since it signed a preliminary deal to end the Middle East war with the United States. It comes as French President Emmanuel Macron is set to host the Sultan of Oman at the Elysée Palace on Monday, with … Read more
Outgoing Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK) Keir Starmer steps into Downing Street in July 2024 on the back of one of the Labor Party’s strongest election victories in decades. He promised to restore Britain’s global credibility after Brexit turmoil and a shrinking aid budget. Africa featured prominently in that pitch: a continent of … Read more
At least 36 people were killed across three provinces of eastern #Afghanistan in Pakistani strikes. #Islamabad says it was targeting a group responsible for an attack the day before. Source link