The dramatic turn of events in Syria could reshape the balance of power in the Middle East and have far-reaching repercussions. FRANCE 24’s Yuka Royer and Luke Shrago discuss what’s at stake for Bashar al-Assad’s allies in east Asia – China, India and North Korea. Source link
While Syrians celebrate the fall of Bashar al-Assad, concern is expressed over the need to protect women’s rights in a country decimated by decades of a cruel dictatorship. With Donald Trump heading back to the White House, what will it mean for women across the world particularly those relating to US aid in the field … Read more
Less than a week after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, the world is seeing the first images of Syria’s gruesome prison system. FRANCE 24’s James André, Julie Dunglehoeff and Sofia Amara met with some of the victims and their families. Source link
Brazilian director Karim Aïnouz delivers a tropical take on film noir in “Motel Destino”, an erotic thriller set on the sun-bleached shores of Northeastern Brazil. Aïnouz tells us why his home state of Céara was the perfect backdrop for this brooding tale, and why the clichéd gender dynamics of genre films were due an update. … Read more
Not even the cold temperatures in early December could deter the members of a padel club in Niederwalgern, just over 80 kilometers (about 50 miles) north of Frankfurt, from getting together for the last tournament of the season. “Padel has become a passion,” said Marco Otto, who took up the new sport, which is more … Read more
Less than a week after the fall of Bashar Al Assad, the world is discovering in images the extent of the abuses committed by the Syrian dictator. Our reporters gathered testimonies from families shattered by imprisonment, torture and enforced disappearance, and visited notorious jails in Damascus. Source link
Artificial intelligence could transform the future of sound. The market for generative AI in the music industry is taking off, with both huge opportunities and substantial risks for creative professions. A study by Goldmedia consulting and research group found that music creators could lose up to 27 percent of their revenue by 2028 as a … Read more
French President Emmanuel Macron appointed François Bayrou as prime minister on Friday, tasking the veteran centrist with leading the country out of its second major political crisis in the past six months. Bayrou will be the sixth prime minister of Macron’s presidency after Michel Barnier and his fell to a historic vote of no-confidence last … Read more
It’s been more than 400 days since Israel launched its offensive on Gaza. The ongoing war has been denounced as a “genocide” of Palestinians last week by Amnesty International, which urges the global community to act. On top of the bombings of buildings and crucial infrastructure, the Strip’s rich cultural heritage is also being destroyed. … Read more
Despite their strong Nations League performance, Germany are left in the awkward position of not yet knowing their exact 2026 World Cup qualifying path – even after Friday’s draw. After finishing top of their Nations League group, Germany will face Italy in the quarterfinals in March 2025. The outcome of that game will affect which … Read more