Two telecommunications cables cut in the Baltic Sea in 48 hours prompted European officials to say Tuesday that they suspect “sabotage” and “hybrid warfare” linked to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Story by Camille Knight. Source link
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
In Entre Nous, we speak to Elizabeth Milovidov about real-time location tracking. Some parents may be worried about their children and decide that knowing their child’s location is necessary for peace of mind. Real-time location tracking is possible using many apps available on the market. Source link
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
After losing his home, along with countless friends and family, Palestinian poet Mosab Abu Toha escaped Gaza with his wife and three children. Now in exile, the award-winning writer is on a mission to share the stories of those left behind. He speaks to FRANCE 24’s Culture Editor, Eve Jackson, about documenting the situation through … Read more
Ukraine used US ATACMS missiles to strike Russian territory on Tuesday, taking advantage of newly granted permission from the outgoing Biden administration on the war’s 1,000th day. Details with FRANCE 24 correspondent in Kyiv, Gulliver Cragg. Source link
The Taurus cruise missile is one of the most powerful weapons in the German army’s arsenal, and has been at the top of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s wish list for a long time. However, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, of the Social Democrats (SPD), continues to reject exports of the weapon to Ukraine. With a warhead … Read more
In this Science segment, we examine the European Medicines Agency’s recent decision to recommend granting marketing authorization for the anti-Alzheimer’s drug lecanemab. This follows an earlier rejection of its commercialization, citing concerns that the risks outweighed the benefits. So, what changed, and is this drug really the miracle treatment for Alzheimer’s that some claim it … Read more
France’s powerful culture minister on Monday locked horns with the country’s Roman Catholic establishment on whether tourists should pay to enter Notre Dame cathedral when it reopens next month. Analysis by Camille Knight. Source link
French farmers are protesting the EU-Mercosur trade deal, blocking highways near Paris with tractors to voice their opposition. They argue the deal will flood the market with cheap, low-quality imports that threaten local agriculture. The protest underscores rising concern over the deal’s impact on France’s farming industry. Source link