Israeli strikes killed at least 11 people across Lebanon on Friday — including a mother, father and their three children in a home — as rescue workers called off their search for survivors a day after an Israeli strike on a civil defense center killed 14 emergency workers and volunteers. Details with Ethan Hajj and … Read more
Some 47,400 positions in Germany’s health-care sector were unable to be filled by suitably qualified applicants in 2023/2024, suggesting that this is the area hardest-hit by the country’s shortage of skilled labor, a new study has shown. The problem has been exacerbated by the increased health demands in an aging population, with Germany’s public health … Read more
Protesters stormed the parliament of the Russian-backed breakaway Georgian region of Abkhazia on Friday and opposition politicians demanded the resignation of the self-styled president over an unpopular investment agreement with Moscow. Details by Nick Rushworth. Source link
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg Friday urged the release of political prisoners held by COP29 summit host Azerbaijan, including detainees from its neighbor and rival Armenia whom she described as “hostages”. Story by Emily Boyle. Source link
The Spanish regional leader Carlos Mazón facing immense pressure for his handling of the Valencia catastrophic floods last month challenged calls to step down Friday, but conceded that authorities made mistakes in their response to the disaster. Details with Andrew Hilliar. Source link
French president Emmanuel Macron is on a visit to Argentina. France hopes to bring his counterpart Javier Milei closer to the international consensus, ahead of the G20 summit in Brazil. On Friday, Argentina was widely criticized for casting the only vote against a United Nations resolution to condemn violence against women – drafted by France … Read more
As the global music scene continues to evolve, a vibrant and powerful movement is emerging from the heart of East Africa. Rock and metal music are making waves in Kenya, captivating audiences and inspiring a new generation of musicians. This surge is not just about sound; it is a cultural renaissance that seeks to ‘Africanise’ … Read more
The boos from a crowd wanting more action were growing again when Jake Paul dropped his gloves before the final bell, and bowed toward 58-year-old Mike Tyson. Details with Emily Boyle. Source link
On Friday, a French court ordered the release of pro-Palestinian Lebanese activist Georges Ibrahim Abdallah, imprisoned for 40 years for complicity in the murder of two diplomats. The decision, however, was suspended by an appeal from the National Anti-Terrorism Prosecutor’s Office (Pnat). Story by Charli James. Source link
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday that Russia’s war against his country will “end sooner” than it otherwise would have done once Donald Trump becomes US president next year. Details with FRANCE 24 correspondent in Kyiv, Gulliver Cargg. Source link