Deauville celebrates golden anniversary of American cinema
As Michael Douglas receives a special award for his career in cinema, we take a look back at the actor and producer’s love affair with France. The seaside setting has always had…
Bangladesh crisis creates chaos along border with India
Thousands of people in Bangladesh have been trying to cross over to India since violent protests gripped the country in July. There have been reports of attacks on Hindus since former PM…
Are the French happy?
French natives are less happy than other Europeans, whether they live in France or outside. By contrast, immigrants are not less happy in France than they are elsewhere in Europe, but their…
Drawing to a close, Paris Paralympics leave their mark
The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games ended Sunday with a closing ceremony at the Stade de France. A huge success with audiences, the event has boosted awareness and prompted Paris to make its…
Peru’s former President Alberto Fujimori dies at 86
Peru's former president Alberto Fujimori has died. His ten years in office until 2000 were marked by sweeping reforms and the violent suppression of a Maoist insurgency. He was later jailed for…
Colombia’s Indigenous Nasa people fight back against guerrilla groups
In the Cauca mountains of southwestern Colombia, the Indigenous Nasa people have been on the receiving end of Colombia's armed conflict for decades. Sandwiched between several fronts, they oppose the presence of…
Banksy ‘Girl with Balloon’ art recovered, robbers charged
Worth million of pounds, Banksy's renowned "Girl with Balloon" painting will be returned to the gallery it was stolen from.…
Navid Sinaki explores forbidden gay love in ‘Medusa of the Roses’
Navid Sinaki speaks to Dheepthika Laurent on arts24 about how much of his own story is echoed in his novel "Medusa of the Roses".…
Rescue efforts continue in Borno after dam burst
Evacuations are being ramped up in the northern Nigerian city of Maiduguri, which is experiencing the worst flooding seen in Borno state in decades. It's after the Alau Dam gave way on…
The view from the Olympic finish line: Assessing the impact of the Paris Games
The athletes have crossed the finish line of the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games. Now economists are trying their best to accurately assess the economic impact of this global event on the…