January 23, 2025

‘Nonsensical’ to single out one single app, expert says, as TikTok ban looms

TikTok plans to shut US operations of its social media app used by 170 million Americans on Sunday, when a federal ban is set to take effect, barring a last-minute reprieve, people…

2 months ago

Science & Tech

DR Congo: inside one of the world’s most crowded prisons

DR Congo: inside one of the world's most crowded prisons…

2 months ago

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In Muslim-majority Indonesia, island of Flores trains priests for rest of the world

In the Muslim-majority country of Indonesia, the island of Flores is something of an exception. Located in the south of the archipelago, its population is 70 percent Catholic and many young people…

2 months ago

World

Davos 2025: Hitachi Energy CEO calls for boosting of power grid investments

2025 World Economic Forum in Davos : Hitachi Energy CEO calls for boosting power grid investments

Energy demand is skyrocketing, fuelled by the demand for artificial intelligence. But as Hitachi Energy CEO Andreas Schierenbeck tells FRANCE 24's Charles Pellegrin at the World Economic Forum in Davos, power grids…

2 months ago

Business

New AI method improves early breast cancer detection

Scientists have developed a new AI-based method to diagnose breast cancer at very early stages. The approach could save lives but there are hurdles to it being used in hospitals.…

2 months ago

Science & Tech

France’s Bay of Biscay fishing ban aims to save dolphins

A fishing ban begins this Wednesday off most of France's western coastline. The goal of the moratorium is to cut the number of dolphins that are killed in fishing nets at this…

2 months ago

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No, Usha Vance’s US citizenship will not be revoked

US Immigration crisis’: Usha Vance’s US citizenship will not be revoked

President Donald Trump signed an executive order to end birthright citizenship in the US that should take effect in 30 days. Viral claims started circulating shortly after on X, claiming that the…

2 months ago

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Samsung unveils new AI phones in bid to beat Apple, Chinese rivals

Samsung Electronics on Wednesday unveiled its newest Galaxy S25 smartphones, powered by Qualcomm's chips and Google's artificial-intelligence model, hoping its upgraded AI features can reinvigorate sales and fend off Apple and Chinese…

2 months ago

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Solar mini-grids give hope to rural Nigeria

Some 90 million Nigerians have no access to electricity. But thanks to solar-powered mini-grids, a growing number of communities in rural areas are now supplied with almost constant power.…

2 months ago

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Africa’s governance journey enters new phase of transformation

In a landmark development, the African School of Governance Foundation has announced the establishment of the African School of Governance, a graduate institution dedicated to advancing public policy education, research, and engagement…

2 months ago

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January 23, 2025

‘Nonsensical’ to single out one single app, expert says, as TikTok ban looms

DR Congo: inside one of the world’s most crowded prisons

In Muslim-majority Indonesia, island of Flores trains priests for rest of the world

2025 World Economic Forum in Davos : Hitachi Energy CEO calls for boosting power grid investments

New AI method improves early breast cancer detection

France’s Bay of Biscay fishing ban aims to save dolphins

US Immigration crisis’: Usha Vance’s US citizenship will not be revoked

Samsung unveils new AI phones in bid to beat Apple, Chinese rivals

Solar mini-grids give hope to rural Nigeria

Africa’s governance journey enters new phase of transformation

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