IN THE PRESS – Thursday, 22.10.2020: Following a national tribute in Paris to slain teacher Samuel Paty, we look at how the French press is covering his legacy. We also look at the massacre of peaceful protesters...
Hotel industry ‘60% distressed, 40% optimistic,’ Accor CEO says
The hotel industry is “60 percent distressed, 40 percent optimistic” as it confronts the next wave of the coronavirus pandemic. That’s the view of Sébastien Bazin, the CEO of AccorHotels, the largest...
Belarus opposition wins EU human rights prize
This year’s EU Parliament Prize, recognising defenders of human rights, was awarded to the Belarus opposition. FRANCE 24’s EU correspondent Dave Keating says the prize is a strong sign of the EU’s support for the...
Race to the White House: The rules of the US election explained
Ahead of Election Day on November 3, we’re answering your questions about the US presidential election and in particular the Electoral College. It’s one of the most confusing aspects about the US election...
Obama tears into Trump over economy and coronavirus handling
Former US President Barack Obama has hit the campaign trail in support of his former Vice President Joe Biden, firing up voters and tearing into Donald Trump’s record at a drive-in rally in Philadelphia. Meanwhile, in...
African Union condemns Nigeria violence
Two weeks of protests in Nigeria turned deadly this week as security forces opened fire on demonstrators in Lagos. The army has dismissed reports that protestors were shot dead, while the African Union has strongly...
“Milk Tea Alliance”: How Thai protesters have learned from Hong Kongers | DW News
Democracy protesters have assembled daily in Bangkok for a week, demanding the prime minister’s resignation, the redrafting of the constitution, and a reform of Thailand’s monarchy. Demonstrators have...