French PM visits Mayotte after Cyclone Chido destruction

French Prime Minister François Bayrou arrived in Mayotte on Monday accompanied by a large delegation including education minister Elisabeth Borne and Manuel Valls, the new overseas territories minister. They have vowed to bring help to the island and promised “concrete action”. For Inés Alma, a journalist based in Mayotte, “it is more about action than … Read more

Activists demand ‘concrete measures’ to rebuild Mayotte after deadly cyclone

French Prime Minister François Bayrou arrived in Mayotte on Monday, vowing to bring help to the Indian Ocean territory ravaged by a cyclone.”[The French state] needs to take its responsibility,” said Mayotte activist Syviane Amavie, who is demanding “concrete measures” to rebuild the ravaged island. Locals are enraged by the slow pace of aid and … Read more

South Korea mourns as investigators probe cause of deadly plane crash

South Korea was in mourning Monday as investigators worked to determine the cause of a plane crash in Muen that killed 179 of the 181 people on board. Acting President Choi Sang-mok appeared on Monday at a memorial in Muan, about 290 kilometers south of Seoul, where he laid a wreath and bowed in respect … Read more

World leaders praise Jimmy Carter’s legacy – DW – 12/30/2024

French President Emmanuel Macron praised Carter and described him as an advocate for the most vulnerable fighting for peace. “Throughout his life, Jimmy Carter has been a steadfast advocate for the rights of the most vulnerable and has fought tirelessly for peace,” Macron said in a post on Platform X. “France expresses its heartfelt condolences … Read more