Historic highs in the price of chocolate have been reached this year. Of late the price has dipped again a little – but it is expected to surge again in 2025, much of that cost likely to be passed eventually onto consumers. For more information, FRANCE 24’s Stuart Norval interviews Michel Arrion, International Cocoa Organization … Read more
For decades, Vegas was the world’s wedding capital. Now, Denmark is stealing the spotlight. But what makes Denmark the ultimate wedding hotspot? Whether it’s in Copenhagen or the dreamy island of Ærø, couples from around the globe flock to the northern European country for record-speed nuptials: just 5 days for paperwork and 10 minutes to … Read more
While some students and parents view gap years as a waste of time, others view gaps in academic study as valuable for developing maturity, earning money, or focusing on goals. MSN.com outlines some reasons why Harvard – and other prestigious schools in the United States – are advising students to take a gap year. (December … Read more
Azerbaijan’s flag carrier announced Friday that it will suspend flights to several Russian airports, citing potential flight safety risks after a crash of one of its planes that many experts blamed on Russian air defense fire. Analysis by former FRANCE 24 correspondent in Moscow, Elena Volochine. Source link
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier dissolved parliament and confirmed the expected date of February 23rd for an early general election after the collapse of Olaf Scholz’s government last month. Story by Camille Knight. Source link
Israeli troops raided and torched the Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza on Friday forcing staff and patients, some of whom had to be unhooked from oxygen, to move to locations, the Gaza health ministry said. Source link
These companies have adopted “the bitcoin pattern,” according to Nate Geraci. MicroStrategy is the leading company in this niche, with more than 400,000 bitcoin in its possession. The investment firm Bitwise filed yesterday, December 26, an application with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch the “Bitwise Bitcoin Standard Corporations ETF.” This … Read more
A man who killed 35 people and injured 43 others in a car attack has been sentenced to death, Chinese state media reported Friday. “(The court) publicly heard the case of defendant Fan W for endangering public safety through dangerous means and issued a verdict on the same day. Fan W was sentenced to death,” … Read more
The impeachment of South Korea’s acting President Han Duck-soo Friday has plunged the country into further political turmoil, coming less than two weeks after lawmakers impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol. Details by Eliza Herbert. Source link
Azerbaijan Airlines said Friday that the preliminary results of an investigation into the plane that crashed in Kazakhstan pointed to “physical and technical external interference”, amid growing speculation it was hit by a Russian air defense system. Russia’s aviation chief implied that Ukrainian combat drones may have caused the crash. Source link