Chinese President Xi Jinping warned his US counterpart Donald Trump that missteps on Taiwan could push their two countries into “conflict”, a stark opening salvo as they met in Beijing on Thursday for a two-day summit. The Chinese Foreign Ministry said the comments came in a closed-door meeting that lasted more than two hours. It … Read more
For the first time, the football World Cup final in July will feature a star-studded Super Bowl-style halftime show. FIFA has announced that the concert will be headlined by no less than Madonna, Shakira and boy-band BTS. Story by Emerald Maxwell. Source link
Cuba’s power blackouts worsened on Thursday, with the country’s energy minister saying that oil reserves sent by Russia had “run out” under a tightened US fuel embargo of the island. Dozens of Cubans took the streets outside of Havana on Wednesday night to protest the crippling blackouts and fuel shortages. Source link
In Lebanon, the very idea of peace with Israel continues to deeply divide opinion. As unprecedented negotiations open today in Washington under US mediation, many Lebanese see a chance for a return to stability. But within Hezbollah’s camp, any normalization with Israel is firmly rejected. Report by Serge Berberi and Renee Davis. Source link
Two veteran leaders of the UK Labor Party on Thursday sought to prepare themselves to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer, although they did not announce a direct challenge but appeared to encourage the embattled party leader to willingly make way. Health Secretary Wes Streeting took the most direct step, becoming the first senior member of … Read more
In this edition of Entre Nous we look at the Normandy Impressionist festival, which runs from May 29 to September 27 here in France. It marks the 100th anniversary of Impressionist painter Claude Monet’s death. Philippe Platel, the festival’s director, tells us what events are planned and why Impressionism has never gone out of style. … Read more
A month after Guinea deployed troops to its border with Liberia, President Joseph Boakai claimed to be in touch with his Guinean counterpart Mamady Doumbouya, in an interview with FRANCE 24. “We’ve been speaking very well,” Boakai said, adding that he told Doumbouya the border situation is “getting under control”. Asked about the state of … Read more
The new Syrian administration is trying to provide justice for the tens of thousands tortured and hundreds of thousands more killed by the regime of former dictator Bashar al-Assad. But is enough being done to investigate and those prosecuted accused? Some attempted steps have been taken. A trial is underway in Damascus of Assad himself … Read more
In London, the Tube and iconic red double-decker buses are deeply woven into the city’s fabric. When these aging vehicles retire, some are given a surprising second life and transformed into unique dining experiences. From underground carriages turned into restaurants to vintage buses serving afternoon tea, these repurposed icons offer a nostalgic journey through the … Read more
Owning a home has long been a cornerstone of the American Dream, but is increasingly out of reach for many US workers. A report by the White House in April suggests the United States needs 10 million additional houses to meet demand. Meanwhile, the average price of new home sales has jumped over 30 percent … Read more