“When you get the meaning of the Quran, when you understand its beauty… I will talk about Islam for the rest of my life” Australian activist Robert Martin announced on social media that he has embraced Islam after years...
Pakistan’s Punjab launches massive provincial waste overhaul
Waste management in Pakistan’s Punjab province has been one of the region’s most visible failures for decades, cutting across cities and villages alike. But now that’s beginning to change. A province...
‘A huge relief’: Joy returns to Jerusalem amid Christmas festivities • FRANCE 24 English
Joy is returning to Jerusalem as Christians mark Christmas in one of the world’s oldest cities. FRANCE 24’s Noga Tarnopolsky reports a festive atmosphere in the air, describing it as "a huge relief” after more than...
Soldier who lost limb takes part in Ukraine’s Dancing with the Stars | BBC News
Ukraine’s Dancing with the Stars has taken place for the first time since Russia’s invasion in 2022. The entertainment programme has become a mark of resilience in the form of a charity event for veterans of the...
Thailand and Cambodia hold talks on resuming ceasefire • FRANCE 24 English
Military officials from Thailand and Cambodia began talks on Wednesday, both countries said, days after the neighbours agreed to discuss resumption of a ceasefire after 16 days of fierce border clashes that have killed...
Difficult for Ukrainians to feel Christmas spirit amid war • FRANCE 24 English
It was difficult for Ukrainians to "feel the Christmas spirit" Thursday as they continue to live under the fear of Russian bombs, FRANCE 24’s Emmanuelle Chaze said, adding that Russia launched some 130...
Algeria demands apology and reparations from France over colonial rule
Algeria’s parliament passed a law on December 24 declaring French colonisation a crime, and demanding France apologise and pay reparations.