Cult French film ‘La Haine’ shifts its story to the stage
When the cult French film "La Haine" came out 30 years ago, it sent shockwaves through the world of French cinema. The movie has now been adapted for a musical; our reporters…
South Africa straightens up the rebel motor of spinning
This week, the race to rebuild the Libyan city of Derna continues, and South Africa is in a spin over the potential professionalisation of previously outlawed motorsports.…
EU on tenterhooks ahead of US election
However there is little doubt that many of them will be privately relieved if Vice-President Kamala Harris wins. She has drawn a clear line from her opponent, former president Donald Trump, on…
Is Elon Musk’s Starlink in Africa a blessing or curse?
Starlink is expanding into Africa. By the end of 2024, than half the continent will be connected to the satellite constellation owned and operated by Elon Musk's SpaceX. It promises high-speed internet…
Cycling in Paris: Dangerous or safe?
After a 27-year-old man was killed by a driver in the French capital earlier this month, many cyclists have come forward to talk about road rage.…
Turkey prepares for massive earthquake
Turkey sits on one of the world's two most active fault lines, which means numerous devastating earthquakes have claimed thousands of lives and reshaped entire cities. Turkish history is still marked by…
Sexual violence in Israeli prisons documented says Palestinian activist
Palestinian women's rights activist, Joharah Baker, is among five women who are at the UN in New York this week to speak about gendered violence in Gaza and the occupied West Bank.…
Boeing machinists vote to extend strike
Boeing workers have voted to continue their strike, with 64 percent of them rejecting the latest offer that included a 35 percent wage hike over four years. The strike, now running for…
Gisèle Pelicot takes the stand at mass rape trial
She is now probably the most famous French woman in the world. Gisèle Pelicot, the 72-year-old grandmother who was drugged unconscious so her husband and scores of other men could rape her,…
Nigeria Fake Pastors: Is it time for tougher laws?
In Nigeria, the rise of scam pastors has become a serious issue, with many religious leaders exploiting the faith of their followers to make money. In our Street Debate, we ask the…