Every year thousands of farmers convene in the French capital for a nine-day exhibition of livestock, produce and farming tools. The event attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors and is an essential stop for France’s top politicians – why? Why is Paris’ annual agriculture show such a big deal in France?
Israel was still in shock Friday after the revelation that one of the bodies purportedly belonging to four dead hostages being returned by Hamas was in fact an unknown woman. Hamas later handed over what they said was the correct body of deceased hostage Shiri Bibas to the Red Cross. Israelis in shock after confusion around release of hostage Shiri Bibas' body
In tonight’s edition, Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye was charged with treason on Friday. Also, Our focus tonight is on education; we talk to South Africa Basic Education Minister Siviwe Garube. And artists are paying tribute to the work of Frédéric Bruly Bouabré. The artist invented a syllabary for the Ivorian Bété’s people’s language. Uganda moves opposition figure's treason trial to civil court
Kristi Noem, the Secretary of US Homeland Security, on Thursday shortened the duration of temporary work permits and deportation protections for 521,000 Haitians to last until August of this year rather than February 2026, weeks after cutting a TPS extension for some 600,000 Venezuelans. US cuts Biden-era deportation protections for 521,000 Haitians
Marking another boost to the renewed partnership between the US and Venezuela, 177 migrants were transferred from the notorious Guantanamo military base to their homeland in Venezuela at the “direct request” of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. US transfers 177 migrants held in Guantanamo to Venezuela
The United States is urging Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to sign deal on US access to Ukraine’s critical minerals, White House national security adviser Mike Waltz has said. Zelensky has refused the offer, saying: “I can’t sell our state.” The comments in the White House news briefing came shortly after Zelensky wrapped up a meeting with Trump’s Ukraine envoy in Kyiv, saying he was ready to make an “investment and security agreement” with the US to end the war. Zelensky calls for strong ties with US, Musk slams Ukraine's leader as 'despised'
Iran executed at least 975 people last year in a “horrifying escalation” of its use of capital punishment, two human rights groups said on Thursday. Iran executed 975 people in 'horrifying' 2024 escalation
Mbappe was the star of the show as he scored a hat-trick which helped Real Madrid beat Manchester City 3-1 to reach the last-16 of the Champions League on Wednesday. PSG annihilated Brest 7-0 at the Parc des Princes. Champions League: Madrid outclass Man City as PSG power into last 16
A US judge said on Wednesday he will take some time to consider a request by prosecutors under orders from a Donald Trump political appointee to drop corruption charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams, saying he wants to make a reasoned decision on a “somewhat unusual situation.” US judge considers 'unusual' request to drop New York mayor corruption charges
Embattled New York City Mayor Eric Adams faced renewed pressure after the head of the city’s council called for his resignation, days after four deputy mayors and several prosecutors quit in protest of the dismissal of the corruption case against Adams. New York city council demands mayor's resignation following corruption case dismissal
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio continued his Middle East tour on Monday, arriving in Saudi Arabia ahead of a controversial meeting on Tuesday between the US and Russian delegations to discuss the war in Ukraine. European leaders and Ukraine decried the bilateral talks, insisting any talks on the future of Ukraine must include both Ukraine and its European allies. Rubio in Saudi Arabia ahead of US, Russia talks on Ukraine
Israel is set to miss the Tuesday deadline for its withdrawal from Lebanon, as established in last November’s ceasefire agreement, with its military announcing on Monday it would remain in five “strategic” locations within Lebanese borders. Newly-elected Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said his government was working to achieve a full Israeli withdrawal “diplomatically”, while an estimated 100,000 people remain internally displaced in the country. Israel to ignore Lebanon withdrawal deadline, remain in 5 locations
Stephen Curry and Jayson Tatum led Shaquille O’Neal’s “Team Shaq” to a dominant 41-25 victory over “Team Chuck” in the revamped NBA All-Star Game on Sunday. The new four-team mini-tournament format, aimed at boosting competition, drew mixed reactions—while some players welcomed the change, others, like Draymond Green, slammed it as “ridiculous” and “not basketball.” Stephen Curry shines as Team Shaq wins revamped NBA All-Star game
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Sunday he was “ready and willing” to put UK troops on the ground in Ukraine, as part of any postwar peacekeeping force, to ensure the security of Britain and Europe. Writing in the Daily Telegraph, the UK Prime Minister said it was “essential to deter Putin from further aggression in the future”. UK PM says ready to send troops to Ukraine if needed as part of peace deal
The US says it killed senior al-Qaeda affiliate during an airstrike in northwest Syria the day before. US Central Command described the person in a statement as a “senior finance and logistics official in the terrorist organization Hurras al-Din.” US says it killed senior al-Qaeda affiliate US Central Command (CENTCOM) said it conducted the strike Saturday “in Northwest Syria targeting and killing a senior finance and logistics official in the terrorist organization Hurras al-Din (HaD), an Al-Qaeda affiliate,” according to a statement on X. Syria’s quest for national unity is critical to any sustainable peace plan and the US must stop interfering. The strike…
A mother and her two-year-old daughter have died from injuries sustained two days ago when a car deliberately rammed into a trade union demonstration in Munich on Thursday. The attack wounded 37 people, including children, police said. Mother and two-year-old daughter die days after Munich car ramming
A teenage boy has been killed and four more people wounded in a knife attack in southern Austria Saturday, police said. One person killed and four wounded in knife attack in Austria, police say
France is in talks with its allies about holding an informal European summit on Ukraine on Monday, diplomatic sources said Saturday. Donald Trump’s Ukraine envoy Keith Kellogg earlier said that Europe would not have a role in Ukraine peace talks planned between the US, Ukraine and Russia. France planning to host informal European summit on Ukraine, diplomatic sources say
US Vice President JD Vance on Friday met with Alice Weidel, leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany party, on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, his office said. News of the meeting came after top German officials pushed back against Vance’s complaints about the state of democracy and freedom of expression in Europe. J.D. Vance’s Critique of European Policies at MSC At the Munich Security Conference, US Vice President J.D. Vance delivered a speech criticizing European leaders for what he perceives as restrictions on free speech and their handling of mass migration. His remarks sparked varied reactions, with notable European…
In tonight’s edition, nearly three weeks on from their seizure of Goma, M23 rebels continue their advance to the city of Bukavu. Also, the conflict is high on the agenda for the Africa Union summit this weekend as the heads of the 55 member states from across the continent gather in Addis Ababa. And from invasive bugs to toxic pesticides, Kenya’s roses are facing some thorny issues this Valentine’s Day. Rwanda-backed rebels advance into eastern Congo's 2nd major city of Bukavu
A deputy commander of the UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon was injured and a UN vehicle torched late Friday by Hezbollah protesters blocking the road to Beirut airport. Demonstrators had been protesting against a decision by Lebanese authorities to revoke permission for a passenger plane from Iran to fly to Beirut on Thursday. UN Lebanon force demands 'immediate' inquiry into torching of vehicle in Beirut
Syria’s quest for national unity seems simple enough on paper, principles of diversity & inclusivity almost perfect. But the reality is significantly different where you have 10 years of prisoners having to sit across their captives and persecutors. Syria’s quest for national unity The Paris conference to chart Syria’s political future will include all segments of Syrian society except for the Kurdish-led administration in the northeast and loyalists of the repressive former government of Bashar Assad. Interim president Ahmad al-Sharaa has promised to launch an inclusive political process to set up a new constitution and representative government for all Syrians.…
Danielle Sassoon, Manhattan’s top federal prosecutor, handed her resignation on Thursday after acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove, a former Trump lawyer, ordered Manhattan federal prosecutors to throw out the corruption charges filed against New York Mayor Eric Adams. Top prosecutor resigns over New York mayor corruption case dismissal
French President Emmanuel Macron described Donald Trump’s return to the White House as an “electroshock” that should force Europe to secure its own future as well as Ukraine’s, in an interview with the Financial Times published on Friday. The French president warned against peace in Ukraine that would amount to “capitulation”. Macron: 'Peace that is a capitulation' in Ukraine would be 'bad news' for all
Vangelis Pavlidis scored his sixth goal in this season’s Champions League to give Benfica a 1-0 win away to 10-man Monaco in the first leg of their knockout phase play-off tie on Wednesday. Champions League: Benfica beat Monaco in first leg of play-off
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