FRANCE 24’s film critic Lisa Nesselson speaks to Eve Jackson about the week’s film news, including her favourite French film of the year, the lesbian love story “Deux” or “Two of...
UK, EU agree to extend Brexit talks but remain ‘far apart’ after Brussels dinner
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the European Union’s chief executive gave themselves until Sunday for last-ditch negotiations on a post-Brexit trade deal after failing to narrow differences during a “frank...
Boris Johnson in last-ditch Brussels meeting with Brexit talks “close to failure” – BBC News
Boris Johnson has been in Brussels setting out his conditions for a trade deal with the EU, during a dinner with the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The long-running talks between the UK and EU are...
What’s it like moving back home (as an adult)? – BBC News
The coronavirus pandemic has led millions of young Americans to move back in with their parents. BBC reporter Zoe Thomas is one of them, and has been speaking to others in the same situation.
How deadly is the coronavirus? | COVID-19 Special
As it stands, more than one and a half million people have died of Covid-19 around the world. But official figures can only tell one part of the story. That’s why scientists are calling for certain types of data...
Make way, make way! | Guatemala burns devil’s effigies to welcome Christmas
In a celebration symbolizing the triumph of good over evil, Guatemalans have gathered to celebrate the traditional ‘burning of the devil,’ during which effigies – often representing unpopular public figures – are burnt.
The ‘Cat Man of Aleppo’ helps community cope with war
Ambulance driver, rescue worker, and orphanage founder for both children and cats, Muhammed Alaa al Jaleel goes above and beyond to help people in war-torn Syria.