Ten days without screens: French families urged to unplug and refocus

Across France, children are being asked to put down tablets, switch off consoles and step away from their screens. The movement, called Dix Jours Sans Écrans, or Ten Days Without Screens, involves schools, nurseries and entire communities. But is it realistic? Delano D’Souza talks to digital parenting coach Elizabeth Milovidov about what parents and caregivers … Read more

Rutte says withdrawal of US troops will not cause any harm to Europe

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Wednesday sought to ease European fears over a pending withdrawal of US troops from the continent, saying reducing the US military presence in Europe would not harm defensive readiness. Rutte: US military’s ‘rotational force’ withdrawal will have no impact on NATO defense plans “When it comes to announcement, 4,000 … Read more

Star Wars spin-off hits screens while French history resurfaces at Cannes

After Baby Yoda’s success on the small screen, “The Mandalorian and Grogu” marks the return of the Star Wars franchise, eight years after the multiplanetary saga last graced our movie theaters. We take a look at this latest installation starring Pedro Pascal and Sigourney Weaver. Meanwhile, in Cannes, local talent is in the spotlight with … Read more

‘Nothing is safe’: Trade on route between Senegal and Mali grinds to a halt

Without access to the sea, Mali relies on goods by road but the corridor that leads from Senegal’s Dakar to Mali’s capital Bamako has however become increasingly dangerous due to a blockade imposed by the Al-Qaeda affiliate JNIM since April 28th. As fighting continues between the militant group, the junta forces and their Russian allies, … Read more