In Indonesia, a mobile form of street music is all the rage on the island of Java. Massive towers of loudspeakers blast electronic beats in many towns and villages, but for some, the music is simply too loud – and...
Vladimir Putin has achieved ‘none of his objectives’, says Lord Ricketts
Former national security adviser, Lord Peter Ricketts, says that Vladimir Putin has ‘achieved none of his objectives’ in the Ukraine war. He adds: "In the big picture, Russia has in an important sense...
Canadian PM Carney attends celebrations on 34th Ukrainian Independence day • FRANCE 24 English
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Ukrainians should have no doubt about Canada’s commitment to their country, as he delivered a speech in Sophia Square during a surprise visit to Kyiv. Carney’s first visit to...
North Korea opens up beach resort in bid to boost tourism | BBC News
Wonsan Kalma Coastal Tourist Zone has been welcoming some of its first visitors since being formally opened on 1 July. Built near a missile testing site, the resort features hotels, restaurants, shopping malls and a...
Tens of thousands rally across Australia demanding sanctions on Israel
Tens of thousands rallied in more than 40 Australian cities on Sunday to protest Israel’s war on Gaza, with large turnouts reported in Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart, Perth, and Brisbane. Organisers and demonstrators urged...
34 years ago, the making of an independent Ukraine • FRANCE 24 English
In 1991, in response to a coup attempt by hardline Communist leaders attempting to reassert control over the Soviet Union, Ukrainian parliamentarians voted to approve a Declaration of Independence for the state of...
What Ukraine would be willing to give up to end Russia’s war | DW News
Ukraine is celebrating its Independence Day, marking the country’s separation from the Soviet Union in 1991. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on Ukrainians to remain steadfast as they fight Russia’s...