The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah intensified on October 8, 2023, when both sides exchanged fire along the border following the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel. However, the roots of this hostility extend much...
FBI Director Chris Wray to resign following Trump nomination of Patel • FRANCE 24 English
FBI Director Chris Wray will step down from his post early next year, he said on Wednesday, after Republican President-elect Donald Trump signaled his intent to fire the veteran official and replace him with firebrand...
‘Forever chemicals’ widespread in European waters, says EU environment agency • FRANCE 24 English
Contamination of so-called “forever chemicals” in European waters often exceeds regulatory thresholds, the EU’s environment agency warned Tuesday, posing potential risks to human health and the environment. For...
What is a death doula? | DW News
It’s a relatively new job title in the western world: Charlotte Wiedemann from Berlin is a death doula – a non-medical person, trained to provide emotional, physical, and educational support for people nearing death and...
Fight for justice: Grieving mothers call for end to gun violence in Brazil • FRANCE 24 English
In Rio de Janeiro, many mothers have lost their children to the violence of police operations and organised crime. Seeking to overcome grief and heartbreak, these mothers have formed a network of mutual aid to support...
Bigger Than Five Promo | Benjamin Netanyahu: War Crimes and Global Justice
Accused of war crimes in Gaza, Benjamin Netanyahu faces an international arrest warrant. Could this redefine global justice, or will political pressures on member states of the International Criminal Court shield...
What is the scale of landmine contamination in Ukraine? | DW News
In Ukraine, it’s not just the frontline that’s a minefield. Nearly three years after Russia’s full-scale invasion, experts describe the territory as “massively contaminated”, with landmines alone affecting up to 40% of...