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Tens of thousands of people demonstrated in several French cities Saturday to protest against sexual violence, the latest manifestation of outrage that has been sparked by the rape and killing of an 11-year-old girl. Source link
This weekend, the United States marks 250 years since the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, one of the most influential political texts in modern history. Its assertion that governments derive their power from the consent of the governed, and that all people are endowed with the rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of … Read more
Danish cyclist Jonas Vingegaard’s Visma-Lease a Bike outfit came first in the opening team time-trial of this year’s Tour de France in Barcelona on Saturday. Slovenian rival Tadej Pogacar, who put in a strong performance, is hoping to become the fifth cyclist to win the Tour de France five times. Source link
Armenia sits at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and the Middle East. While in much of the European Union, the drag scene is mainstream, in Armenia it remains underground. Performers face threats of violence, stigma, police pressure and even rejection by their own families. Despite this, drag queens have built a vibrant, bustling community that … Read more
Skip to next section Trump praises American exceptionalism, criticizes communism on Independence Day eve 07/04/20264th July 2026 Trump praises American exceptionalism, criticizes communism on Independence Day eve Speaking on the eve of the 250th Independence Day, US President Donald Trump warned his compatriots against communist ideology. During a speech in South Dakota he said, “There … Read more
Rebels attacked several cities in northern, central and southern Mali on Saturday and targeted military bases and a prison near the capital Bamako. The attacks include the Tuareg separatist group FLA, which wants an independent independent state in northern Mali, and JNIM, which aims to impose strict Islamic rule. The violence, along with the attacks … Read more
The Malian army said Saturday that several northern towns, including Gao and Sévaré, were targeted by rebels. The statement came as a rebel group announced a new offensive to capture a town in the country’s north. Andrew Lebovich, a research fellow at Clingendael’s Conflict Research Unit, said some of the targets were intended more as … Read more
A doctor who was being treated for Ebola in France after having tested positive following a trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo has recovered and is out of hospital, Health Minister Stéphanie Rist said in a statement Saturday. It was the first time that French authorities had detected the deadly fever in France. Source … Read more
While the protesters intended to disrupt the AfD party conference in Erfurt, the proceedings eventually started on time.Image: Tobias Junghannß/dpa/Picture Alliance The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) opened its party conference in Erfurt as scheduled on Friday, with protesters blocking roads around the venue since the morning. The protesters hoped to prevent the conference from … Read more
Jihadists and their separatist Tuareg allies hit Mali with fresh coordinated attacks Saturday, striking multiple towns and a prison just months after hobbling the country’s military junta with a similar wave of assaults. FRANCE 24’s Philip Turle explains. Source link