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Festive enthusiasm marks the day as millions turn out to vote for parliament and a referendum on constitutional reforms.
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...
Rights campaigners say restrictions on messaging apps are a transparent attempt to ramp up control and surveillance.
The show's lead was James Van Der Beek, who has died from cancer at the age of 48.
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...
Tournament debutants Italy claimed their first-ever World Cup victory with a shock upset against Nepal in Mumbai.
More than half the population is affected and most infrastructure destroyed in Toamasina, Madagascar's main port.
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...
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...
Two people involved in the operation suffered minor injuries and are in stable condition, the US military said.
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...
Syria's Defence Ministry says its forces have taken control of the strategic base amid coordination with the US.
India vs Pakistan will finally go ahead at the T20 World Cup. Samantha Johnson looks at the U-turn.
Some Olympic athletes have found themselves caught up in controversies over musical choices before and during one of the biggest competitions of their careers.
Voters are hoping for a return to democracy after 15 years of authoritarian rule under Sheikh Hasina.
In Aleppo, Syria, an artists’ collective is bringing Syrians from different religious and political backgrounds together
Pakistan Supreme Court orders medical review after report reveals severe vision loss of jailed former premier.
Vote counting is under way in Bangladesh after polls closed, with officials reporting turnout just under 48%.
“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...
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...