We’ll defend our interests ‘with an iron will’: French FM Barrot on Trump’s re-election

In an exclusive interview, FRANCE 24 and Radio France International sit down with France’s minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noël Barrot, who was appointed to the job in September. We discuss France’s diplomatic initiatives in the Middle East, in Europe and in relation to Ukraine. Barrot addresses Donald Trump’s dramatic return to power in … Read more

There could be an altseason, but with low impact: Juan Rodríguez

The cryptocurrency market is waiting for the possible arrival of an “altseason”, a phenomenon that has historically generated great profits in altcoins, that is, those cryptocurrencies that are not bitcoin (BTC). However, the Colombian analyst Juan Rodríguez warns that, although this season could arrive, It will do so with considerably less impact than previous cycles. … Read more

Musk’s criticism of German judiciary unfounded – DW – 11/15/2024

A German politician’s comments about migrants on social media platform X, made after an Afghan national committed a violent crime in a small German town, led to a court-issued fine. The court’s actions received criticism online, which caught the attention of billionaire and X owner Elon Musk. The original postfrom November 14, which was shared … Read more

Ready-to-wear, summer 2025: Paris, the ideal stage for Asian and African designers

At more than 80 years old, Yohji Yamamoto still enjoys reassembling fabric like a child. At Issey Miyake, Satoshi Kondo offers a collection inspired by traditional Japanese papermaking. The Franco-Japanese designer Tatiana Quard creates silhouettes with intersecting tubes and lines. This as the Togo International Fashion Festival hosts its second-ever foreign edition. In the 1980s, … Read more

Would banning Marine Le Pen from running for president be a gift for France’s far right?

France’s far-right leader Marine Le Pen faces the prospect of being banned from running in the 2027 presidential election if found guilty of embezzling EU funds. But a guilty verdict, if it comes, could be a blessing for Le Pen’s photogenic protégé Jordan Bardella, leaving the 29-year-old with a clear path to the Elysée Palace. … Read more

‘Drill, baby, drill’: What Trump’s election victory means for climate change

Nations have gathered in Azerbaijan for COP29, under the shadow cast by the re-election of climate change denier Donald Trump, who has pledged to row back on the United States’ carbon-cutting commitments. As the planet logs its hottest year on record, Charles Pellegrin and his guests discuss how the second Trump administration will impact the … Read more

Milei enables investment in bitcoin on the Argentine stock market

Two days ago, the National Securities Commission (CNV) of Argentina issued regulations applicable to the special regime of Open Common Investment Funds (FCI), through which it enables bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrencies as new investment options, within these funds. Such as reported the CNV On its official site, the inclusion of these new options was made … Read more

Greens’ Habeck presses charges over online insult – DW – 11/15/2024

A 64-year-old from Bavaria is under investigation for allegedly posting anti-Semitic images and slogans online, but also for allegedly insulting Deputy Chancellor Robert Habeck in a separate post. The public prosecutor’s office in Bamberg in northern Bavaria confirmed on Friday that the suspect’s flat had been searched, with a tablet device being seized, and that … Read more