Germany is set to buy the advanced Arrow 3 missile defense system from Israel, following US approval of the sale. It’s part of German efforts to build up a sky shield, in response to Russia’s invasion of...
Canada’s Northwest Territories declares emergency due to massive wildfires • FRANCE 24 English
The government of Canada’s Northwest Territories declared a state of emergency on Tuesday due to wildfires that have largely destroyed one remote community and are also posing a risk to territorial capital...
Niger coup: Military intervention considered – BBC News
Military chiefs from the West African regional bloc Ecowas are meeting to discuss the deployment of a standby force for possible military intervention to restore democracy in Niger. The gathering is taking place on...
Triple amputee athlete’s wristwatch award called ‘insensitive’
Para-cyclist and triple amputee Ricardo Ten Argiles has been praised for his response after being gifted a wristwatch as an award at the 2023 UCI World Championships in Scotland.
Afghanistan: Inside the world’s most repressive country for women – BBC Newsnight
The Taliban marked the second anniversary of its return to power yesterday with a public holiday. But few Afghans, both women and men, have much to celebrate. The Taliban, recently stopped most Afghan female staff from...
ECOWAS stands ready to intervene in Niger
West African leaders are ready to use military intervention against coup leaders in Niger should diplomatic efforts to restore civilian rule fail. A senior official from the regional bloc ECOWAS gave this message to...
Trump’s legal woes set stage for volatile election campaign • FRANCE 24 English
Four indictments of Donald Trump have set the stage for a surreal and potentially explosive US presidential election, with the presumptive Republican nominee on trial for seeking to overthrow the very democratic process...