The French government has put in place a strong protocol as it races to break transmission of the hantavirus, as five passengers from the infected cruiseship were repatriated. The French Health Minister Stephanie Rist said on May 12 some things about the hantavirus that struck the MV Hondius cruise ship were not known, including whether … Read more
Annette Young is pleased to welcome Dr Martin Farr. Senior Lecturer in Contemporary British History at Newcastle University. As Keir Starmer faces a mounting leadership crisis, Dr. Farr argues that the Prime Minister’s latest attempt at political reset “changed nothing” and exposed deeper structural weaknesses at the heart of his premiership. Dr. Farr categorically dismisses … Read more
In France alone, nearly 4,000 tons of hair end up landfilled or incinerated every year. Yet human hair has unique properties: it is not only highly resistant, it can also absorb hydrocarbons and protect forests from hungry deer. French recycling company Capillum is seeking to give our wasted locks a second chance, collecting cuttings across … Read more
The head of the WHO said their work is not over. With the hantavirus having a long incubation period, it says the appearance of more cases is possible. This comes as many nations vow to work together to combat the spread of the virus. Most countries are following the guidelines set by the WHO, thanks … Read more
UK PM Keir Starmer says he has no intention of stepping down despite mounting pressure. Dozen of Labor MPs have called for his resignation out of the 403 in Parliament, and three junior ministers have stepped down in protest. Several other ministers have also advised him to consider his position, including his Interior minister. The … Read more
FRANCE 24 spoke to Botswana’s President Duma Gideon Boko, on the sidelines of the Africa Forward summit in Nairobi, Kenya. Boko, a Harvard-educated human rights lawyer, was elected in October 2024, ending the former governing party’s six-decade rule. “Over the years, the opposition gained a lot of momentum,” Boko recalled. “In 2024, it was clear … Read more
As the old saying goes, “Good things take time.” US President Donald Trump is set to meet China’s leader Xi Jinping in Beijing at the weekend, after postponing his visit in March after starting a war with Iran. The meeting comes as the world is still facing an ongoing energy crisis caused by the blockade … Read more
Here in France, wholesale prices for grocery products are typically negotiated at the start of the year between the agricultural and supermarket sectors. This year, those negotiations wrapped up just as the war in Iran was getting underway. Now, with the cost of fuel and fertilizer soaring due to the blocking of the Strait of … Read more
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Tuesday continued to fight rumors of dissent within his Labor Party, following a crushing defeat in local and regional elections in Britain last week. A major speech on Monday when Starmer said he was “not going away” did nothing to calm the waters, and a junior minister in his … Read more
Ahead of the second day of the Africa Forward summit, French President Emmanuel Macron announced that it had raised 23 billion euros in investment on the continent. As France pitches a ‘partnership of equals’ with African countries, it aims to distance itself from its neocolonial past. This comes as it completes a military withdrawal from … Read more