Two months ago, Donald Trump claimed the United States would liberate the Iranian people when he launched the offensive alongside Israel. Two months into the war, the regime is still there, the repression continues, and the country stands on the verge of economic asphyxiation. Our colleagues at France 2 had the rare opportunity to film … Read more
Ceci Flores discovered her son’s remains during a search in northern Mexico in late March. He had disappeared in 2019. Flores is a well-known figure in Mexico, where she leads a collective of mothers looking for their missing loved ones, often victims of cartels. Collectives like hers aim to fill the gap left by the … Read more
In late April, a landmark verdict was reached in an unusual court trial in China’s southwestern Yunnan province, where a local court found a minor guilty of intentional murder and rape and sentenced him to life in prison. At the time of the offense, the defendant was 14 years old. This is the first time … Read more
Mark Owen is pleased to welcome Melinda Haring, expert on Ukraine, non-resident Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Center and Senior Advisor to Razom Advocacy’s advisory board. According to Haring, the psychological and military balance between Russia and Ukraine is shifting. Her central argument, in the lead-up to Russia’s May 9 Victory Day celebrations, … Read more
Voting began on Thursday morning across Britain as voters prepare to elect the composition of several local councils and several mayors, as well as the Scottish and Welsh parliaments. The vote is expected to deliver major gains for the far-right Reform Party as well as the leftist Greens, while the ruling, centre-left Labor Party could … Read more
The US Court of International Trade on Friday ruled that US President Donald Trump’s latest 10% temporary global duties are unjustified under a 1970s trade law, but blocked the levies only for two private importers and the State of Washington. The decision leaves the temporary tariffs in place for all other importers while any appeal … Read more
The European Commission has moved to block EU funding for China-made solar technology over fears it could pose a security threat to Europe’s power grid and even cause major blackouts. The decision, which was confirmed on May 4, reflects growing concern in Brussels that Europe’s reliance on Chinese green technology is leaving the bloc vulnerable … Read more
US president Donald Trump insisted the ceasefire with Iran was still in place Thursday, despite an exchange of fire with Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz. The US and Iran offered conflicting views of the event – as nations claimed to have been targeted first. FRANCE 24’s Reza Sayah reports from Tehran. Source link
Strasbourg suffered another defeat in the Europa Conference League semi-finals against Rayo Vallecano, bringing their European run to an end. The team were completely outclassed and had no answers. Rayo Vallecano will now face Crystal Palace in the final. Source link
The European Commission has moved to block EU funding for China-made solar technology over fears it could pose a security threat to Europe’s power grid and even cause major blackouts. The decision, which was confirmed on May 4, reflects growing concern in Brussels that Europe’s reliance on Chinese green technology is leaving the bloc vulnerable … Read more