The semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations take place on Wednesday (February 7). Nigeria will take on South Africa, and Ivory Coast will play DR Congo. FRANCE 24’s James Vasina tells us more.
Last one standing: 14-year-old looks after his younger siblings in Palestine’s Gaza
“I take care of them, I bathe them, I feed them; I am the one who takes care of everything for them” 14-year-old Muhammad looks after his younger siblings after their father disappeared and their mother was killed in a...
Fentanyl crisis grips Mexico’s US border cities | BBC News
The synthetic opioid fentanyl is 50 times stronger than heroin and is responsible for tens of thousands of overdose deaths in the US last year. Police in the US have told the BBC that the public health crisis is...
Why Is the Balkans Breathing the Most Toxic Air in Europe?
The air quality in the Balkans is among the poorest in the world. It’s sparked growing concerns about the rise in numerous diseases, especially respiratory illnesses. Pollution levels get particularly bad during...
Who could be conscripted to fight in Ukraine? | BBC Newsnight
Conscription has recently been on Ukrainians’ minds – the army is short of soldiers and people are divided over what to do about it. As Ukraine faces more challenges on the battlefield nearly two years after Russia...
NYT columnist faces backlash for likening Middle East to Animal Kingdom
NYT Columnist Thomas Friedman faces criticism for likening the Middle East to the Animal Kingdom in a recent article.
Canada sees drop in citizen applications from permanent residents | BBC News
Canada has been a magnet for immigrants for decades, but recently the number of permanent residents applying for citizenship has been dropping. Thousands emigrate from India to Canada every year, with the Punjab...