Germany’s former chancellor Angela Merkel is giving a spirited defense of her 16 years at the helm of Europe’s top economy in her memoir “Freedom”, including her diplomatic efforts with Russia and open-door migrant policy. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective on Merkel’s “no-regrets” legacy, FRANCE 24’s Genie Godula is joined by Dr. Cornelia … Read more
Israel and Lebanon-based Hezbollah militants have begun a ceasefire in a major step toward ending nearly 14 months of fighting. As a region on edge wonders whether it would hold, FRANCE 24’s Mark Owen welcomes Yossi Mekelberg, Associate Fellow in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Program at Chatham House in London. Source link
PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, November 27: We look at reactions and analysis as an Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal is agreed. The local and international press ponders if peace will be long lasting and what the deal means for the war in Gaza. Source link
Lebanon’s army early on Wednesday said it is preparing to deploy troops to the southern part of the country, following a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah that came into effect at 4am Paris time. The army has asked residents of villages on the border to Israel to put off returning to their … Read more
A US-France-brokered ceasefire agreement to the 14-month conflict between Israel and Lebanese militant group Hezbollah came into power on Wednesday morning, but Israel’s vow to double down on its war in Gaza and focus on its main enemy, Iran, could soon challenge the deal’s solidity. Source link
Citing “concern” for his country’s farmers and food security, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said his government “will not accept” the prospective free trade deal between the European Union and the Mercosur block in its current form, joining its “primary ally”, France, in forming a blocking minority to against the agreement. Source link
Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City remains winless in six consecutive games after blowing a three-goal lead to Feyenoord on Tuesday, while Arsenal, Atlético Madrid, and Atlanta piled on the goals, and Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski became the third player to score 100 goals in the Champions League. Source link
Israel approved a US-brokered ceasefire agreement with Lebanon’s Hezbollah on Tuesday, setting the stage for an end to nearly 14 months of fighting. Here is a look at some of the deal’s key provisions. Source link
Angela Merkel, the longest-serving chancellor of a unified postwar Germany, was back in the spotlight on Tuesday evening. The Deutsches Theater in Berlin was the first port of call on Merkel’s multi-continent tour to promote her autobiography Freedom. Memories 1954-2021. On stage, Merkel was given the opportunity to defend her more controversial decisions. When pushed … Read more
Brazil’s former right-wing president Jair Bolsonaro was alleged to have “actively participated” in a 2022 coup plot to prevent his elected leftist successor Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva from taking office and was “fully aware” of a plan to assassinate him, his vice president, and a Supreme Court judge in an explosive police report unsealed … Read more