South Africa on June 16 marked the 50th anniversary of the Soweto uprising, when over 200 young people protesting against the apartheid education system were shot and killed by the police. The event is considered a turning point in South Africa’s liberation struggle against white minority rule. But for many, the day played out the … Read more
Ukraine has won key pledges of further support from world leaders in defending itself from Russia’s full-scale invasion, now in its fifth year. Leaders attending the summit promised to strengthen Ukraine’s air defenses and ensure its energy supply, as well as step up international economic pressure on Moscow. This comes as US President Donald Trump, … Read more
On this week’s film show, critic Emma Jones joins Eve Jackson to review the latest cinema releases. They discuss “Backrooms”, the record-breaking horror hit from 20-year-old director Kane Parsons, now the youngest filmmaker ever to top the US box office. Starring Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve, the film is shaking up Hollywood’s ideas about who … Read more
Rewatch as US President Donald Trump meets Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and addresses memorandum of understanding with Iran. Source link
With the French healthcare system now reimbursing the anti-obesity drugs Wegovy and Mounjaro, we explain what the strict conditions are to benefit from them. We discuss France’s rates of obesity and the areas where they’re highest. Finally, we discuss the common stereotype that French people don’t get fat. While not true, it does contain a … Read more
The 2026 FIFA World Cup marks a turning point for African football. With the tournament expanding from 32 to 48 teams, the African continent is enjoying unprecedented representation on football’s biggest stage. Ten African nations qualified for this year’s World Cup: Morocco, Senegal, Egypt, Côte d’Ivoire, South Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tunisia, Algeria, … Read more
Here in Paris, Chinese fast-fashion brand Shein is leaving the iconic BHV department store in the chic Marais neighborhood. The departure follows months of controversy over its inclusion at the landmark shop – with critics accusing Shein’s low-cost, high turnover business model of destroying French retail, and high-end brands like Dior and Guerlain abandoning BHV. … Read more
Following the G7 meeting in Evian les Bains, US President Donald Trump is headed to the Versailles castle, where he will be welcomed as an honored guest. French President Emmanuel Macron chose the venue for a dinner between the two world leaders, as he hopes to patch up relations with the American President. The dinner … Read more
A main topic of discussion among European leaders at the G7 summit has to do with decreasing the global reliance on the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s success in shuttering the critical waterway has sparked fears that Tehran could use it as an ongoing bargaining chip if a ceasefire and peace deal falls apart. European leaders … Read more
French President Emmanuel Macron has called the G7 summit “a success” adding that the multi-lateral talks between leaders demonstrated “a moment of unity and real cooperation”. Macron made the comments while delivering his closing remarks on the final day of the G7 meeting in the French town of Evian-les-Bains. Follow FRANCE 24’s live coverage. Source … Read more