Black journalists remain underrepresented in French media and for those who do break in, the barriers don’t end there. From elite journalism schools to newsroom hiring, many describe a system shaped by exclusion, stereotypes and unequal opportunity. So how deep does the problem go, and what needs to change? These questions are at the heart … Read more
As British voters head to the polls for local elections on May 7th, Elena Pompei, a journalist with ENTR’s English-language team, takes us to Scotland, where she has been reporting on how young people are feeling ahead of the vote. Source link
Kyiv said on Wednesday that Russia had violated a unilateral ceasefire called by Ukraine by attacking Ukrainian cities with 108 combat drones and three missiles overnight. Source link
The United Arab Emirates said Monday it came under attack by Iran for the first time since a fragile ceasefire took hold in early April, accusing Iran of sparking a fire at a key oil facility in a drone strike. The UAE Defense Ministry also said Iran had launched four cruise missiles, with three shot … Read more
The Iran War and the resulting blockade of the Strait of Hormuz have focused attention on international shipping. Russian officials are promoting the Northern Sea Route (NSR), an Arctic sea lane running along their country’s northern coast. President Vladimir Putin said in April that the importance of the route as “the safest, most reliable and … Read more
Religious groups have documented a rise in harassment and violence against Christians in parts of Israel. One of the main flashpoints is Israeli-occupied East Jerusalem. The Old City of Jerusalem is home to some of the holiest sites in the world for Jews, Christians and Muslims. Source link
Alessandro “Alex” Zanardi, a distinguished Italian race driver and later para-cyclist, has died suddenly at the age of 59, his family said in a statement on Saturday. “Alex fell asleep peacefully surrounded by the love and affection of his loved ones,” the statement said. The family did not elaborate on the cause of death, but … Read more
The war has triggered a global energy crisis, and its effects are increasingly being felt in the United States, even though the country has been more insulated from soaring prices than parts of Asia and Europe. With midterm elections approaching in November, rising fuel prices are becoming a growing political concern as Americans, long accustomed … Read more
In the United States, legislators remain deadlocked over the War Powers Resolution, which requires Congress to approve continued military action or withdraw troops once hostilities reach the 60-day mark. With the deadline approaching and no agreement in sight, a decision remains out of reach. France24 International Affairs Commentator Douglas Herbert shares his insights. Source link
Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund (PIF), confirmed on Thursday that it will cut funding to its breakaway LIV Golf Tour at the end of the current golf season, citing a change in investment strategy and “current macro dynamics” amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. PIF launches LIV Golf in … Read more