First, at least 160 lives already feared lost, health workers in the DRC are racing against time to contain a deadly disease that spreads as fast as it kills. Also, a diplomatic rift with the European Union is widening over security funding in Mozambique. The Foreign Ministry has criticized Brussels for halting support for Rwandan … Read more
India is the largest whiskey drinking country in the world. According to the International Wine & Spirits Research, the global authority on beverage alcohol data, about 230 million cases are consumed here annually, accounting for almost half of global whiskey sales. But US-made bourbon brands, such as Maker’s Mark, have long remained a niche product … Read more
The first group of French activists from the Global Sumud aid flotilla returned to Paris on Friday after being detained and then deported by Israel amid international outcry. They described what they said was a violent, humiliating ordeal – including sexual abuse – after they were detained by Israeli forces during the group’s third attempt … Read more
It’s been a week marked by major geopolitical, legal and public health developments across several fronts. In Washington, the Trump administration has indicted 94-year-old former Cuban president Raúl Castro over alleged murder and conspiracy to kill US nationals, linked to the 1990s downing of two civilian aircraft — a move officials describe as long-delayed justice, … Read more
“We all need to be working together.” Krutika Kuppalli stresses the importance of building trust and collaborating with local leaders to combat the #Ebola outbreak in the #DRC More on #F24Debate ➡️https://go.france24.com/bw02 Source link
From giant pink bows to dramatic Valentino capes, the Cannes red carpet delivered plenty of standout style moments this year. Demi Moore dominated the Croisette with elegant jury looks, while Bella Hadid paid tribute to Jane Birkin in a vintage-inspired Schiaparelli gown. For the men, Colman Domingo stole the spotlight in a theatrical purple Valentino … Read more
Monica Bellucci brings classic Cannes glamor back to the Croisette tonight as she premieres ‘The Birthday Party’, the latest Competition film from acclaimed French director Léa Mysius. Set in eerie isolated marshlands, the psychological thriller follows a family whose birthday celebration spirals into chaos as unsettling events begin to unfold. Bellucci plays a mysterious Italian … Read more
As NATO foreign ministers gather in southern Sweden, fresh questions are growing over President Trump’s commitment to the alliance. The message from Washington today came via Secretary of State Marco Rubio, amid continuing uncertainty over Article 5 — NATO’s collective defense guarantee. In recent months, President Trump has raised doubts over US support for allies, … Read more
Lawmakers passed a bill allowing pharmacies to freely dispense certain prescription drugs as well as allow more rapid testing. And in Dusseldorf rush hour the bees beat the beetles. DW has more. Source link
Tulsi Gabbard resigned Friday as President Donald Trump’s director of national intelligence, saying she is stepping down to support her husband after his diagnosis with a rare bone cancer. Her departure marks the fourth Cabinet-level exit of Trump’s second term and comes amid growing tensions over the administration’s Iran policy after Gabbard’s public testimony at … Read more