Lebanon’s parliament will meet on January 9 to elect a new president, seeking to end more than two years without a head of state, a day after an Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire began. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective on Lebanon’s multiple crises, compounded by a devastating war, FRANCE 24’s François Picard welcomes France’s former Ambassador … Read more
The world-renowned British author Jonathan Coe spoke to FRANCE 24 about the joys of writing, and his love of mixing a variety of genres in his work. He also warned people to be wary of the self-deprecating British form of humor, something often seen in his books. His latest novel “The Proof of My Innocence” … Read more
Amrita Srivastava is the complainant, who was fired in May 2023. Binance says it was already aware of the bribery case and that Srivastava was fired for poor performance. Amrita Srivastava, a former senior executive at Binance in London, filed a formal complaint with an employment tribunal in that city against the cryptocurrency exchange. Srivastava … Read more
Hamas has welcomed the ceasefire agreement reached in Lebanon and said that the Palestinian militant group was also ‘ready’ for a truce with the Israeli army in the Gaza Strip. The US President also expressed hopes that the momentum created by the deal in Lebanon would have positive consequences for Gaza… But can that really … Read more
The number of anti-Semitic incidents in Berlin during the first six months of 2024 has already surpassed the total for the whole of last year, according to a new report published on Thursday. Germany’s Federal Association of Departments for Research and Information on Antisemitism (RIAS) documented 1,383 incidents in the German capital, averaging seven to … Read more
Romania’s constitutional court on Thursday ordered a recount of votes cast in the first round of presidential elections after far-right, pro-Russia candidate Calin Georgescu took a surprising lead after polling in the single digits before the vote. Georgescu will face centrist contender Elena Lasconi in a run-off on Dec. 8. Source link
Tropical diseases are still neglected. Over 1 million new cases of leishmaniasis are detected globally every year. In Kenya, community mobilizer and try doctors to make communities aware about this disease. A report from Olivia Bizot and Bastien Renouil. Source link
More half of the French want the current government to fall, a survey showed on Thursday. The reason for the anger is Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s budget proposal, which entails both steep tax hikes and painful spending cuts. Source link
Australia’s Senate on Thursday passed a social media ban for children under 16 that will soon become the first law of its kind in the world. Platforms including TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, Reddit, X and Instagram will be linked for fines of up to $33 million for failing to block those under 16 from holding accounts. … Read more
Polkadot cryptocurrency (DOT) could see a significant price increase in the next 6 months. For Trevor Soaretrader and market analyst, DOT will be a standout performer in 2025 “due to a number of future catalysts, a strong developer ecosystem, and a massive growth ceiling compared to Solana.” As explained in Criptopedia, educational section of CriptoNoticias, … Read more