This Ramadan, we’re inviting you to the tables of the Ottoman Empire. An essential of Ottoman sahur and iftar meals, hosaf — a chilled fruit compote — has been served since the 15th century, and continues to grace...
Why the alien question won’t go away | Aloud
After the US announced the release of all government files related to UFOs and extraterrestrial life, global curiosity has reignited. From Roswell to Area 51, what do we actually know about life beyond Earth, and what...
What’s behind Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict? • FRANCE 24 English
Pakistan bombed major cities in Afghanistan including the capital Kabul on Friday, with Islamabad’s defence minister declaring the neighbours at "open war". It comes after months of tit-for-tat clashes...
Warning: French regions at risk! Part 2: Creuse • FRANCE 24 English
France is a poor performer when it comes to cohesion in Europe and is marked by growing regional inequalities, despite being allocated a whopping €18 billion in EU cohesion funding for 2021-2027. Numerous regions risk...
Politics At Sam and Anne’s: Labour’s disaster begins
After defeat at the Gorton and Denton by-election, are Labour being squeezed from the left and right of the political spectrum? @SamCoatesSky and Politico’s @annemcelvoy consider if Keir Starmer needs to change...
Pakistan defence chief warns of full-scale conflict with Taliban authorities
Recent clashes between the Pakistani military and the Taliban government have raised fears of a wider conflict. Mikail Malik takes a closer look at what is driving the violence between the South Asian neighbours.














