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.
Venice tests a new flood barrier system
Italian authorities test a long-delayed flood prevention system meant to save the city of Venice from tidal waves
Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia reconversion to a mosque causes ‘deep pain to the Russian people’
Turkey’s top court allowed Istanbul’s 6th-century Hagia Sophia museum’s conversion back to a mosque, a victory for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who called for the change and signed a decree immediately after...
Tighter rules on face coverings likely says Boris Johnson- BBC News
Boris Johnson says he may have to tighten the rules on face coverings in England, encouraging their use in confined spaces, like shops. At the moment they’re only mandatory on public transport, but the Prime...
German police racism investigation halted by government: 5 Things in 5 Minutes in Germany
This week we are looking at: -Interior minister cancels investigation into racial profiling within German police -Convicted paedophile that fathered a baby gets only 5-year sentence for sexual abuse -Terrible working...
Soleimani Case | Killing of top Iranian general was unlawful – UN expert
UN expert has concluded that the assassination of Iran’s top general Qasem Soleimani by US drones was in violation of international law. Washington justified the killing by saying that Soleimani was planning an...
Philippines biggest TV network ABS-CBN loses franchise| DW News
Lawmakers in the Philippines have rejected the renewal of a license for the country’s top broadcaster, ABS-CBN. The media group employs 11-thousand people, and has an audience of tens of millions of Filipinos...