Chess originated in 6th-century India, then travelled through the Islamic world and onto medieval Europe, becoming more than a game of strategy. In a society shaped by rigid social and racial hierarchies, the chessboard...
Canada’s tariffs on US about ‘sovereignty to get people on board’ with trade war • FRANCE 24
As its trade war with the US deepens, Canada is imposing tariffs on US goods in retaliation for tariffs introduced in the past few days on its goods. Ottawa has also announced a multi-billion aid package for workers and...
Vuelta riders forced to take shelter during intense hailstorm
Vuelta a Espana riders were forced to shelter under umbrellas as an intense hailstorm battered the French Pyrenees on August 24. The severe weather struck as riders climbed the Col de Mont-Louis, forcing organisers to...
Is Germany ready for crisis? The state of civil defense | DW News
Is Germany ready for war, blackouts, cyberattacks, and other major crises? As security threats grow across Europe, Germany is strengthening its civil defense and emergency preparedness. Following Russia’s full...
Space: Second spacewalk for French astronaut Sophie Adenot • FRANCE 24 English
A week after her first historic spacewalk, French astronaut Sophie Adenot began her second spacewalk outside the International Space Station (ISS) on Tuesday as part of her mission. Here are some (time-lapsed) images...