In our show “The New Normal”, which examines the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond, FRANCE 24 brings you four reports from our correspondents around the globe.
France’s independent bookshops struggle to survive a second lockdown
Many are worried that France’s independent bookshops – already struggling against large retailers and online giants – may not survive being forced to close for a second Covid-19 lockdown.
Trump vows to defy polls, Biden calls on voters to ‘take back our democracy’
Donald Trump vowed to again disprove the polls as he sprinted through five swing states Sunday, while his opponent Joe Biden urged supporters to “take back our democracy” by voting in two days.
Several killed as Typhoon Goni batters Philippines
A powerful super typhoon slammed into the eastern Philippines with ferocious winds Sunday, killing at least seven people and causing volcanic mudflows to bury houses before weakening as it blew toward Manila, where the...
Latinos: The key voting bloc to win Florida and Georgia? | 2020 US Presidential Election
To win the US presidential election, you have to win Florida. Last two times there was around one percent difference in the popular vote between winners and losers. A key, perhaps the key voting bloc is formed by Latino...
Turkey earthquake: Girl, three, pulled alive from rubble – BBC News
A three-year-old girl has been pulled out alive after being trapped under rubble for 65 hours following a powerful earthquake in Turkey.
Mongolians battle to keep culture alive in China – BBC News
Ethnic Mongolians battle to keep their language and culture alive in China Close In recent years, the Chinese government has faced damning criticism over its handling of ethnic minorities like the Uighurs and also...