Arlindo Chissale, a journalist and political activist in Mozambique, disappeared without a trace on January 7, 2025, in Cabo Delgado, a region in the grips of an Islamist insurrection. Chissale’s public stance and worrying signs in the days leading up to his disappearance make his loved ones suspect that the Mozambican security forces were involved. … Read more
G7 leaders agreed on Tuesday to intensify pressure on Russia to end more than four years of war against Ukraine, with US President Donald Trump saying Moscow should “make a deal”. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky joined the summit at the French resort of Evian-les-Bains, with Ukraine seen as holding up well on the battlefield but … Read more
The Pakistani government presented a draft budget to lawmakers last week, increasing defense spending by 18% to Rs 3 trillion ($10.8 billion). Pakistan’s Finance Minister, Muhammad Aurangzeb, said the increase was aimed at making the country “invulnerable to uncertainty in the region”. Analysts say the key considerations are evolving military technologies and emerging threats. “Future … Read more
France 24’s Selina Sykes looks ahead to France’s opening match of the 2026 World Cup which will see them taking on Senegal in New York on Tuesday. Source link
Syria has been particularly hard hit by the decline in global humanitarian aid, especially from the US. In the northwest of the country, millions of displaced people are still living in makeshift shelters. When the Assad regime fell, they hoped to be able to return home. But on seeing their villages destroyed, most have remained … Read more
Are Europeans ready for war? It’s a question that has been asked increasingly often as Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has dragged on, now lasting longer than the First World War. The threat of future attacks on European soil has prompted a growing interest in new defense technologies – particularly drones. Young people and older … Read more
In this edition of Entre Nous we take a deep dive into French football fashion. For many, Les Bleus are already the champions of a de facto sartorial competition, particularly on the Clairefontaine “catwalk”, when the players head to their training ground. We also discuss the rich history and many rules regarding their FFF, Nike … Read more
In this edition of arts24, we meet a musical polymath and an icon of British popular music. Graham Coxon is one of the founding members of Blur, pioneers of the Britpop movement that dominated the 1990s music scene. A solo artist in his own right, Coxon has released nine studio albums and three soundtracks over … Read more
On this edition of Entre Nous we take a deep dive into French football fashion. For many, ‘les bleus’ are already the champions of a de facto sartorial competition, particularly on the Clairefontaine ‘catwalk’, or when the players head to their training ground. We also discuss the rich history and many rules regarding their FFF, … Read more
from germany Remembrance, Responsibility and Future (EVZ) Foundation This month marks 25 years since compensation was paid to the last survivors forced to work under the Nazi regime. But some have argued that these payments should have started long before the end of World War II in 1945, and should have been much larger. According … Read more