The Spanish regional leader Carlos Mazón facing immense pressure for his handling of the Valencia catastrophic floods last month challenged calls to step down Friday, but conceded that authorities made mistakes in their response to the disaster. Details with Andrew Hilliar. Source link
French president Emmanuel Macron is on a visit to Argentina. France hopes to bring his counterpart Javier Milei closer to the international consensus, ahead of the G20 summit in Brazil. On Friday, Argentina was widely criticized for casting the only vote against a United Nations resolution to condemn violence against women – drafted by France … Read more
As the global music scene continues to evolve, a vibrant and powerful movement is emerging from the heart of East Africa. Rock and metal music are making waves in Kenya, captivating audiences and inspiring a new generation of musicians. This surge is not just about sound; it is a cultural renaissance that seeks to ‘Africanise’ … Read more
The boos from a crowd wanting more action were growing again when Jake Paul dropped his gloves before the final bell, and bowed toward 58-year-old Mike Tyson. Details with Emily Boyle. Source link
On Friday, a French court ordered the release of pro-Palestinian Lebanese activist Georges Ibrahim Abdallah, imprisoned for 40 years for complicity in the murder of two diplomats. The decision, however, was suspended by an appeal from the National Anti-Terrorism Prosecutor’s Office (Pnat). Story by Charli James. Source link
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday that Russia’s war against his country will “end sooner” than it otherwise would have done once Donald Trump becomes US president next year. Details with FRANCE 24 correspondent in Kyiv, Gulliver Cargg. Source link
US President Joe Biden and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping will meet for the last time, a day after both leaders warned of turbulent times ahead for the world as Donald Trump returns to the White House. Source link
As President-elect Donald Trump builds his administration, tensions are growing over his controversial cabinet picks. Trump loyalist and House Speaker Mike Johnson on Friday opposed an Ethics Committee report on Matt Gates to be the top law enforcement officer. Gates has been under investigation for allegations of rape against an underage girl. Details by Nick … Read more
A super typhoon sweeping towards the Philippines on Saturday was intensifying and could have a “potentially catastrophic” impact, the state weather forecaster warned, with millions of people at risk from storm surges. Source link
Disaster-hit Philippines has evacuated hundreds of people as the archipelago nation on Saturday braced for Super Typhoon Man-yi, the sixth major storm to hit the country in the past month. Authorities warned of a “potentially catastrophic” impact as the latest storm is set to make landfall over the weekend. Source link