As Ethiopians head to the polls, François Picard is pleased to welcome Jervin Naidoo, Political Analyst at Oxford Economics Africa. While official narratives emphasise stability and democratic progress, significant...
How big a threat is Iran’s military now? | Global News Podcast
The US and Iran have traded strikes, as negotiations to extend their ceasefire drag on without a resolution. On Monday, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it had targeted an air base used by US...
Mexico ramps up security ahead of World Cup games | DW News
Mexico is set to mobilize around 100,000 security personnel during the World Cup 2026 tournament games. Local rights groups have protested the heavy investments, saying the funds should be allocated to solve more...
French authorities seize suspected Russian oil tanker
The French Navy has seized a suspected Russian oil tanker in the Atlantic. Russia is furious. A Kremlin spokesperson said they consider such acts as illegal and bordering on international piracy. It’s the fourth ship to...
Heavy Israeli strikes near Jabal Amel Hospital in Lebanon
Several Israeli strikes in the vicinity of Jabal Amel Hospital in Tyre damaged the facility, which serves as a primary healthcare center for the city and nearby communities. The attacks follow recent strikes near Hiram...
Beaufort Castle: Israel hoists flag over castle in southern Lebanon • FRANCE 24 English
Israeli forces have seized Lebanon’s Beaufort Castle, a medieval fortress overlooking the country’s south, as part of an expanded offensive against Hezbollah. The takeover, announced on Sunday, marks a significant...
