International commercial flights have resumed at Damascus airport, for the first time since the ouster of Basshar al Assad by Islamist-led rebels. Some of the Syrians waiting to welcome their loved ones home had spent more than a decade apart from each other. It’s a positive development for Syria’s new leaders; many are hoping it … Read more
PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, January 8: The death of former far-right leader Jean-Marie Le Pen dominates headlines in France, but despite having called the gas chambers a “detail in the history of World War II” and founded his party alongside a former SS soldier, one French paper dubs him a “prophet”. We also look at … Read more
It welcomes more than 500,000 visitors every year and is the most famous residence in America after the White House. This is Graceland – the former home of the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley. The entertainment complex in Memphis, Tennessee where Presley is buried is a major enterprise. It regularly holds certified auctions, … Read more
The Ukrainian military on Wednesday said that its forces had hit a Russian oil depot located hundreds of kilometers inside Russia. Kyiv has said it aims to erode Russian energy revenues that are used to fund the war in Ukraine. Source link
The Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) states in a preliminary estimate that real retail sales increased by 1.3% in 2024. The nominal increase is therefore 2.7%. Even after calendar and season adjustment, there is an increase of 1.1% (real) and 2.5% (nominal). In the first half of the year, real retail sales were still 0.4% below … Read more
Following the United States elections, and the pro-Bitcoin stance expressed by the winning candidate, Donald Trump, there are expectations about how this fact will influence the votes that will be held around the world in the coming months. In this way, the focus is on the role that bitcoin will play in electoral campaigns, given … Read more
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s residence has been turned into a “fortress”, with layers of barbed wire and vehicle blockades protecting the elusive leader. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective on South Korea’s worst political crisis in decades, FRANCE 24’s Sharon Gaffney is joined by Alessio Patalano, Author and Professor of War … Read more
Ukrainian forces carried out what Russian officials said was a massive drone attack on the Saratov region on Wednesday, causing damage to an industrial enterprise. Saratov Governor Roman Busargin said the attack targeted the neighboring cities of Saratov and Engels, an area that is home to air bases for Russian bombers. Russia’s Defense Ministry said … Read more
The Herzogenaurach-based sporting goods manufacturer Adidas announces its new cooperation with the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team. The manufacturer will design and develop a complete collection that, according to Mercedes, “combines performance and style for the entire team, including drivers, mechanics and engineers.” With the new partnership, Adidas is entering the premier class of the “fastest-growing … Read more
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot on Wednesday warned Donald Trump against threatening the EU’s “sovereign borders” after the US president-elect refused to rule out military action to take control of Greenland, an autonomous territory of EU member Denmark. Source link