Hundreds of millions of people across South and Southeast Asia are facing soaring temperatures and drought as a heatwave grips the region. Dozens have been killed by heatstroke in Thailand alone. Authorities in the...
What remains of Portugal’s Carnation Revolution, 50 years on? • FRANCE 24 English
Thousands of people in Portugal are marking the fiftieth anniversary of the country’s Carnation Revolution – a military coup that put an end to Europe’s longest dictatorship and to 13 years of colonial wars...
Tourists try their hand at ShodoーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS
With so many people hunched over keyboards, writing with brushes may seem archaic. But it’s proving to be a haven for those who wish to slow down and turn words into things of beauty. That desire has given rise to Shodo...
Defence spending: ‘We need to ensure that the money is well spent’
Minister for Defence Procurement, James Cartlidge discusses the runaway horses, Labour’s commitment to overhaul the railway network and Rishi Sunak’s plan to increase defence spending. He says Challenger 3...
Egypt’s women rappers fight for place in rising scene • FRANCE 24 English
Egyptian rapper Dareen is a whirlwind of sharp verses and curly hair on stage, bringing the Cairo crowd to its feet and a fresh perspective to Egypt’s male-dominated rap scene. Her raps flow over eclectic beats...
FRANCE 24 report: Rwanda’s Hope Hostel ready for asylum seekers from UK • FRANCE 24 English
Rwanda says it’s ready to receive migrants from the United Kingdom after British Parliament this week approved a long-stalled and controversial bill seeking to stem the tide of people crossing the English Channel...