Ruling party expected to triumph as Ethiopia votes
Ethiopians went to the polls on Monday with the Prosperity Party (PP) of incumbent Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed set for a landslide win. France 24’s Tom Canetti reports from Addis Ababa. Source link
How does China keep North Korea’s economy alive?
North Korea runs one of the most bizarre economies on the planet. Despite being one of only a handful of countries with nuclear weapons, its 2024 gross domestic product (GDP) was a modest $26.6 billion (€22.9 billion). That’s about 70 times smaller than South Korea’s $1.86 trillion economy and about a fifth of the annual … Read more
RCB retained IPL title due to Virat Kohli’s brilliant performance
Skip to next section Kolhi fulfills his old dream by hitting the winning six for Royal Challengers Bangalore 06/01/20261 June 2026 Kolhi fulfills his old dream by hitting the winning six for Royal Challengers Bangalore Five-wicket win secures two consecutive IPL titles for BengaluruImage: Shammi Mehra/AFP Virat Kohli hit the winning six as Royal Challengers … Read more
‘Animal medicine’: Therapy donkeys help patients at French psychiatric hospital
Patients staying in a psychiatric hospital near Paris have been singing the praises of a novel treatment: spending time with therapy donkeys. Experts and patients say caring for the animals, which are known for their calm and social nature, helps improve emotional regulation, communication, social interaction and self-esteem. Source link
Ethiopia’s ruling party eyes a landslide victory
Voting began in Ethiopia on Monday in an election that is widely expected to extend the rule of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s Prosperity Party (PP). Voting began at 6 a.m. local time (0300 GMT) and citizens formed long queues to have their voices heard at the ballot box. Ethiopians voted amid a heavy military presence … Read more
Macron eyes billions in AI investment at ‘Choose France’ summit
French President Emmanuel Macron hosts his annual “Choose France” investment summit on Monday with foreign investors already pledging trillions of dollars of capital for AI and data projects. The conference could also see announcements on rare earth investments in France. Source link
PSG parade champions league trophy as they celebrate back-to-back titles
Paris Saint-Germain brought the Champions League trophy back to France, taking it from the Champ-de-Mars to the Parc des Princes. Source link
France and allies intercept sanctioned Russian oil tanker in Atlantic
France and its partners intercepted a Russian oil tanker circumventing sanctions in the Atlantic over the weekend, President Emmanuel Macron said in a social media post on Monday. The Tagor was detained Sunday morning in international waters with the help of Britain and other partners, the French president said. Source link
There was a rule of DNA. Bacteria didn’t get the memo
Your DNA was never created from scratch. Think of it like a prescription – it’s been passed down from parent to child for countless generations, dating back to the first life on Earth 4 billion years ago. Changes and modifications accumulated along the way, but always copied from something that already existed. This is one … Read more
Indigenous leader Rivera dies in custody
Nicaraguan indigenous leader and activist Brooklyn Rivera died of health complications after nearly three years in detention, the country’s health ministry said Sunday. Last week, the Nicaraguan government confirmed that he had been detained since 2023. UN representatives, the US government, and Rivera’s family have demanded proof that he is still alive. “We are saddened … Read more