An American doctor infected with the Ebola virus has been flown to Berlin’s Charite Hospital for specialist treatment. His family also wants to be admitted to the hospital with him. DW has more. Source link
French prosecutors on Wednesday announced a probe against former prime minister Édouard Philippe, a centrist seen as one of the leading contenders to replace President Emmanuel Macron in next year’s presidential race, over alleged embezzlement of public funds. Polls suggest Philippe could win against the far-right National Rally party candidate, also considered a strong contender … Read more
As one of the world’s largest film events, some 140 nationalities are represented at the Cannes Film Festival. This year, however, local talent is front and center, with a strong showing of French productions and co-productions. Critic Manon Kerjean takes us through some of the French features competing for the Palme d’Or, as well as … Read more
As football fans prepare to descend on North America for the 2026 World Cup, US small businesses are gearing up to receive them – and hopefully, score some extra revenue. With more than five million visitors expected to visit the US, shops are expecting a surge in customers – even in smaller markets, like Kansas … Read more
Lithuanian legislators were forced to shelter underground on Wednesday and air traffic at Vilnius airport was temporarily suspended after a drone violated the country’s airspace, the latest in a series of security incidents in the Baltic region. Source link
On May 21, Montenegro will mark two decades since the historic referendum that led to its separation from its state union with Serbia. The anniversary will be celebrated in an atmosphere built on the country’s reputation as a “high achiever” of the Western Balkans in the process of joining the European Union. Over the past … Read more
In France, compulsory military service was suspended in 1997. But from the start of the new academic year, a new military service – this time voluntary – is being introduced. It is aimed at young people aged 18 to 25, and recruitment is currently underway. France 24 reporters Erika Olavarria and Anaïs Chesnel followed a … Read more
Bolivia’s President Rodrigo Paz faces a deepening crisis as widespread protests and blockades leave the political capital under siege less than six months after he took office. Two weeks of road closures — spearheaded by the Bolivian Workers’ Central, COB, peasant unions and miners — have emptied markets in La Paz and depleted vital hospital … Read more
Here in France, political figures, including the Mayor of Paris, are calling for the singer Patrick Bruel to cancel his upcoming concerts as the number of cases and claims of sexual abuse and rape by the singer are increasing. Source link
Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir posted a video on Wednesday of some 430 activists detained from the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla, many of them bound and kneeling, accompanied by the message, “Welcome to Israel.” Israel intercepted the boats on Monday and Tuesday. Source link