Meeting traumatised Lebanese residents as they flee Israeli
It's the deadliest conflict that Lebanon has experienced since the end of the civil war in 1990. In the space of just a few days, Israeli air strikes have killed more than…
French budget ruffles feathers on both right and left
The budget will be the first order of business for France's fractured National Assembly. With tax hikes and spending cuts on the cards, there’s something for everyone. In other news, Rafael Nadal's…
Sustainable sipping: How the drinks industry can reduce its carbon footprint
Just how sustainable is your happy hour? The beverage industry is among those facing pressure to mitigate its impact on the environment. In 2021, it accounted for 3.8 percent of global carbon…
Promising findings emerge from latest cancer trials
We take a look at some of the findings that emerged from this year's European Society for Medical Oncology conference in Barcelona. Some 30,000 people attended the forum to hear what advances…
Baltic states build border defenses against Russia
With Russia's war in Ukraine in its third year, Moscow's Baltic neighbors are trying to prepare for a potential war on their own soil. To strengthen their defense capabilities, Latvia, Lithuania and…
Paris’s Iron Lady hikes her prices
Paris's Eiffel Tower has raised its prices. Starting today, going to the top costs €35 per person. We find out how debt, costly repairs, royalties and salaries are behind the price hike.…
Cultural stroll through Paris with singer Meryl and sculptor Agnès Baillon
The singer and rapper from Martinique takes us to the Elysée Montmartre concert hall, where she first performed in Paris.…
Music Show: Tshegue bring Kinshasa to Paris with new EP ‘Argent’
Jennifer Ben Brahim is joined on set by one half of the Franco-Congolese duo Tshegue. Faty Sy Savanet and Nicolas Dacunha AKA “Dakou” burst onto the music scene in 2017 with their…
Nigeria: A school for impoverished children
Makoko, one of the poorest districts in Lagos, is home to the Whanyinna primary school. It only accepts children from acutely impoverished families. By giving them an education, it hugely improves their…
In the car market, India is the new China
Car sales in China have been plummeting and the persisting slump leaves automakers with few places to go for sales growth. India's economic and demographic trends make it a promising market. But…