France will ensure free Covid-19 vaccinations for all who are in its social security system and has earmarked €1.5 billion of next year’s social security budget to cover the cost, Prime Minister Jean Castex said...
Former President Giscard d’Estaing leaves big legacy on European integration and on reinforcing EU
France is mourning former French President Valéry Giscard d’Estaing, who died Wednesday, aged 94 after contacting Covid-19. ‘Giscard’, as he was known, was in office during only one term, from 1974 to 1981, but his...
Hong Kong media tycoon, pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai denied bail as Beijing pursues crackdown
The Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai has been refused bail on four charges, as Chinese authorities continue on their crackdown on high-profile critics of Beijing pro-democracy activists. Lai and two colleagues were...
The night of the kings
Ivory Coast’s latest cinematic offering premiers to rave reviews. La Nuit des Rois or Night of the Kings sees an inmate’s fate rest on his ability to captivate his captive audience with stories told until...
France to investigate dozens of mosques suspected of radicalisation
French authorities will swoop down Thursday on dozens of mosques and prayer halls suspected of radical teachings as part of a crackdown on Islamist extremists following a spate of attacks, Interior Minister Gérald...
The untold story of African-American cowboys
When you think of your typical American cowboy, you imagine the hat, the stirrups, the horse… And chances are you probably imagine him a white man. And yet, after the civil war, as many as one-third of all cowboys...
The animal crossing helping wildlife between mountains – BBC News
An overpass built especially for wildlife in Utah is proving to be a success, according to officials. The bridge was constructed to help animals cross between two mountains, while avoiding potentially dangerous traffic...