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FR FR France24 9 months ago
Sophie Adenot, the French astronaut reaching for the stars

This week on France in Focus, we take a look at Sophie Adenot, who at 43 is about to fulfil a lifelong dream by becoming the second French woman to travel into space. She's been training for a nine-m...

QA QA Al Jazeera 9 months ago
‘Like Eid’: Bangladeshis hail landmark election, many vote after 17 years

Festive enthusiasm marks the day as millions turn out to vote for parliament and a referendum on constitutional reforms.

FR FR France24 9 months ago
Love à la française: How are attitudes to dating and marriage different?

When it comes to romance, the French have the reputation of being passionate, first-class lovers. But is this just a cliché? What's it really like to go out with a French person? Are dating rules dif...

RU RU Al Jazeera 9 months ago
Russia bans WhatsApp, pushes state-backed alternative

Rights campaigners say restrictions on messaging apps are a transparent attempt to ramp up control and surveillance.

GB GB BBC 9 months ago
Dawson's Creek: The 90s teen drama that 'wore its heart on its sleeve'

The show's lead was James Van Der Beek, who has died from cancer at the age of 48.

FR FR France24 9 months ago
Europe's defence industry under pressure

In a changing global landscape, Europe's defence industry is being reshaped and revitalised. Over the past five years, EU member states have boosted their defence spending by 63 percent to reach €381...

IT IT Al Jazeera 9 months ago
Italy stun Nepal for historic first T20 World Cup win

Tournament debutants Italy claimed their first-ever World Cup victory with a shock upset against Nepal in Mumbai.

MG MG BBC 9 months ago
Port city in ruins as storm rips through Madagascar and on towards Mozambique

More than half the population is affected and most infrastructure destroyed in Toamasina, Madagascar's main port.

UA UA France24 9 months ago
Fractures in NATO exposed amid Ukraine and Greenland talks

NATO defence ministers are meeting in Brussels to discuss Ukraine’s defence amid almost four years of war with Russia and to strengthen security in Greenland and the Arctic. Dafyyd Townley, Teaching...

FR FR France24 9 months ago
Is chocolate the perfect way to say 'I love you' for Valentine's Day?

With Valentine's Day being celebrated this coming Saturday, we're taking a look at how many of us might say "I love you" to that special someone. There are of course roses, simple acts of kindness li...

GB GB BBC 9 months ago
Two US Navy ships collide near South America

Two people involved in the operation suffered minor injuries and are in stable condition, the US military said.

BD BD France24 9 months ago
Bangladesh elections: Islamist-led coalition hopes for chance at power

Bangladesh has held its first elections since a student revolution deposed autocratic leader Sheikh Hasina in 2024. Hasina's main rival, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), is now projected to wi...

SY SY Al Jazeera 9 months ago
Syrian army takes control of al-Tanf military base as US troops pull out

Syria's Defence Ministry says its forces have taken control of the strategic base amid coordination with the US.

PK PK Al Jazeera 9 months ago
India vs Pakistan: Why it’s going ahead

India vs Pakistan will finally go ahead at the T20 World Cup. Samantha Johnson looks at the U-turn.

US US NY Times 9 months ago
Olympic Figure Skaters Are on Thin Ice Over Music Copyright Rules

Some Olympic athletes have found themselves caught up in controversies over musical choices before and during one of the biggest competitions of their careers.

BD BD BBC 9 months ago
Polls close in first election since Gen Z protests ousted Bangladesh leader

Voters are hoping for a return to democracy after 15 years of authoritarian rule under Sheikh Hasina.

SY SY Al Jazeera 9 months ago
In Aleppo, art bridges Syria’s war divisions

In Aleppo, Syria, an artists’ collective is bringing Syrians from different religious and political backgrounds together

PK PK Al Jazeera 9 months ago
Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan left with 15% vision in right eye, court told

Pakistan Supreme Court orders medical review after report reveals severe vision loss of jailed former premier.

BD BD Al Jazeera 9 months ago
Counting begins as polls close in landmark Bangladesh election

Vote counting is under way in Bangladesh after polls closed, with officials reporting turnout just under 48%.

BD BD France24 9 months ago
Pivotal election in Bangladesh as 'the country goes to the polls after 17 years of authoritarianism'

“People in Bangladesh are exciting that democracy is returning and that there's a free and fair election,” explains Dr. Sohela Nazneed, Senior Fellow at the Institute of Development Studies in Bright...

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