“It was one of the saddest moments of my life,” said Mariette, who did not want her last name used to protect her privacy, about the moment she was told it would not be possible for her to conceive without medical intervention. “I sat on the floor in my best friends’ apartment with them and … Read more
Jens Spahn, the parliamentary head of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s CDU faction, resigned on Saturday amid mounting pressure over his use of a surrogate mother in the US despite a surrogacy ban in Germany. Spahn and his husband welcomed the child earlier this week, sparking criticisms of hypocrisy and double standards. Source link
Jens Spahn, chairman of the center-right conservative CDU faction in parliament, resigned from his leadership post on Saturday amid a controversy over the use of surrogate mothers despite the practice being banned in Germany. “In recent days, I have realized that my personal joy in starting a family with my husband and becoming a father … Read more
More than 800 wildfires are burning across Canada, including around 190 in northern Ontario, with the surge in fires largely attributed to climate change. Thick smoke has created hazardous air quality across parts of Canada and several US states, including Minnesota, Illinois, Michigan and New York. Donald Trump has blamed Canada for its forest management … Read more
Indian police on Saturday forcibly moved environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk to hospital after his health deteriorated during a weeks-long hunger strike in New Delhi. Wangchuk, a prominent activist tied to the viral, opposition Cockroach Janata Party, is seeking education reforms. His family has denounced the “lack of transparency” and trust in Indian authorities. Source link
The match no one wants to play kicks off on Saturday in Miami. However, it is not because there is no trophy up for grabs that there is nothing to play for, England are hoping to get their hands on their best result in 60 years, whilst France looks to give their longtime manager a … Read more
This week France 24’s media show “Scoop” looks at Donald Trump’s latest attempt to intimidate the press. The New York Times broke the story that the Qatari-donated Air Force One had security concerns. It was clearly newsworthy: the US President flying on a plane that was less secure than another that was available to him. … Read more
Drone strikes in Ukraine killed seven people and injured 51 across Russia, while strikes also hit logistics sites and set fire to an oil depot near Moscow. Kiev has stepped up its long-range drone campaign against Russian energy, military and logistics infrastructure in an effort to weaken Moscow’s ability to sustain its offensive. What we … Read more
France cruised to victory in the final match of their Nations Championship southern hemisphere series beating Japan 42-15 to complete their three games with two wins and a loss. Source link
Police in India have forcibly taken an activist to hospital after a 20-day hunger strike protesting the country’s examination system. The case has drawn widespread attention and renewed debate over education reforms and the handling of public protests. France 24 corresponds to Navodita Kumari reports. Source link