Health authorities are racing to trace dozens of people who disembarked from a hantavirus-hit cruise ship on the island of St Helena in the South Atlantic. The ship’s operator said 29 passengers, of at least 12...
Sudan refugees return home in shadow of ongoing war
Refugees in Sudan have begun to return home as part of the government’s repatriation plan. While this marks a promising step, Sudan remains deeply divided, as fighting continues on several fronts. Bassam Bounenni...
Dharavi, India’s largest slum, braces for major redevelopment plan • FRANCE 24 English
Located in the heart of the Indian metropolis of Mumbai, Dharavi is one of the world’s most densely populated slums; home to nearly 1 million people. Made famous by the film "Slumdog Millionaire"...
Violent unrest in West Bengal after BJP’s win contested
Violence has broken out across West Bengal after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured its first-ever government in the state. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has refused to concede, alleging the election was “stolen...
Independent journalist Estelle Ndjandjo on the lack of diversity in French newsrooms • FRANCE 24
Black journalists remain underrepresented in French media and for those who do break in, the barriers don’t end there. From elite journalism schools to newsroom hiring, many describe a system shaped by exclusion...
No time to rest: Managing work and war in Beirut | DW News
Work and war coexist in Lebanon, with some citizens going to extraordinary lengths to help in emergency situations. Meet Ali Othman, who waits tables to earn money by day – and digs for bodies by night. For more news...