October 04, 2024

Maori mourn death of king, celebrate crowning of queen
Maori mourn death of king, celebrate crowning of queen

Maori mourn death of king, celebrate crowning of queen

Thousands of Maori have gathered in New Zealand for the funeral of their king, Tuheitia Potatau Te Wherowhero VII, and the crowning of his 27-year-old daughter, Nga Wai Hono i te Po,…
7 months ago
Is it becoming impossible to drive in Paris?
Is it becoming impossible to drive in Paris?

Is it becoming impossible to drive in Paris?

The French capital is famous around the world for its beautiful sights and towering monuments, but it also has the reputation of being one of the worst places to drive. Parisian drivers…
7 months ago
Treated wastewater against water shortages
Treated wastewater against water shortages

Treated wastewater against water shortages

Clean drinking water is growing scarcer all the time. To make up the shortfall, scientists are looking at whether the water we use to irrigate fields has to be of top-notch quality,…
7 months ago
China's young people hunt for jobs
China's young people hunt for jobs

China’s young people hunt for jobs

In China, youth unemployment has risen sharply. Officially it stands at 20%, but Beijing is no longer releasing new figures. With the economy in crisis, what are the job prospects for China's…
7 months ago
Ahmed Sékou Touré and the war of memory in Guinea
Ahmed Sékou Touré and the war of memory in Guinea

Ahmed Sékou Touré and the war of memory in Guinea

Forty years after his death, Ahmed Sékou Touré, the father of Guinea's independence, is more popular than ever. For young people across West Africa in search of a hero, Sékou Touré could…
7 months ago