Voters in the Maldives were flocking to the polls on Sunday in a parliamentary election that may determine whether the Indian Ocean island nation continues its shift towards China and away from longstanding ties with...
Israeli forces carry out deadly raid in Tulkarm, the West Bank
Palestinian authorities said at least 14 Palestinians were killed during a two-day raid in the occupied West Bank on Saturday. Israeli forces began the raid in the early hours of Friday in the Nur Shams area, near the...
What happens to coins tossed into Rome’s Trevi fountain? • FRANCE 24 English
Each day, thousands of people throw coins into the world famous Trevi fountain to make a wish. Collected twice a week, the coins are used to fund Caritas, a catholic charity. On average, 200 to 400 kilogrammes of coins...
Sudan’s health system crippled by conflict
Sudan’s health system’s crippled by ongoing conflict, with millions waiting for urgent care. #Sudan #Health #Shorts SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos: Follow us on Twitter: Like us on...
The female gamers compete for thousands of pounds at first event of its kind in UK
The UK’s first professional women’s gaming tournament of its kind starts on Saturday. Four teams of professional gamers will play the first-person shooter game Valorant, which is the most-watched esports...
‘An act of resistance’: Ukrainians living near front line amid war • FRANCE 24 English
In the port city of Kherson located in southeast Ukraine, 85 percent of the population have left since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Some of the city’s residents, however, have chosen to...
Banana production under threat | BBC News
From a mix of adverse weather, soaring production costs and plant disease – the production of bananas is under threat. Pascal Liu, senior economist at the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation, said climate...