How can we ensure that the internet remains an open and safe place for everyone? We put that question to Konstantinos Komaitis, the spokesperson of the Internet Society. The NGO has just launched a new toolkit to...
France sees ‘clear worsening’ of Covid-19 outbreak, govt maintains strategy, says PM
France is seeing an acceleration of the Covid-19 outbreak after a surge in infections but aims to avoid any new nationwide lockdown, Prime Minister Jean Castex said Friday.
From Westerns to heavy metal: A look at some of the films at this year’s Deauville Festival
Even if many American stars have been unable to travel to this year’s Deauville American Film Festival, festivalgoers have shown up in force to enjoy a vast selection of films that includes dozens of works by US...
Bogota protests police brutality after stun gun death
In Colombia’s capital, several hundred people turned out for a second night of protests against police brutality. The demonstrations followed video of a man being hit repeatedly by police stun guns. The man later died...
Deauville jury president Vanessa Paradis on giving ‘hope’ to world of cinema
The red carpet is in place in sunny Deauville but there are fewer American stars stepping onto it this year as the film festival goes ahead with strict health and safety measures in place. This year’s jury president...
#CancelNetflix trending on social media over ‘Cuties’ film backlash
The French movie that arrived on Netflix this week, has been met with controversy. Critics of the film say it sexualizes young women, while many argue that the initial marketing of the film doesn’t do it justice. In...
Nigeria’s medical strike suspended as unions give the Government more time
Tonight, our correspondent in Nigeria gives us the latest on the doctor strike which has now been suspended. Also, flooding across western and central Africa has killed over 200 people and affected nearly a million – we...