January 16, 2025

LA fires: No, 60 firetrucks were not held up for emissions testing

Conspiracy theorists and pro-Trump users on social media are claiming that 60 firetrucks with aid for LA were held back due to environmental reasons, such as emissions testing.…

3 months ago

World

‘TikTok refugees’ flock to RedNote ahead of potential Supreme Court ban

A mass of TikTok users flock to a rival Chinese app, as TikTok faces a ban in the United States. Also, bestselling author Neil Gaiman responds to serious sexual assault allegations levelled…

3 months ago

Entertainment News

HMPV virus speculations infect social media

The surge in cases of the flu-like HMPV virus in northern China has raised fears of another Covid-style pandemic. Users on social media are spreading alarmist claims such as fake lockdown announcements,…

3 months ago

World

France’s ‘schizophrenic’ approach to freedom of expression helps erode free speech – researcher

France has marked 10 years since an Islamist attack on the Charlie Hebdo satirical newspaper that shocked the country and led to fierce debate about freedom of expression and religion.…

3 months ago

World

India: Thick fog brings New Delhi to a crawl

Several areas in northern India including capital city New Delhi were covered in fog on Wednesday. Over 100 flights and 40 trains were delayed, and road traffic was affected.…

3 months ago

World

Mozambique inauguration: new president vows ‘unity’ amid protests

In Mozambique,new President Daniel Chapo has been sworn in the capital, Maputo. In his first presidential address, he pledged to promote unity in a nation scarred by post-election violence.…

3 months ago

Africa

Death toll from South African mine siege rises to 78, rescued now at 166

At least 78 illegal miners have been pulled out dead from a South African mine where police blocked food and water supplies for months in what trade unions described as a "horrific"…

3 months ago

Africa

Could AI-assisted program help badminton players with training?

A Taiwanese technology company has developed an AI-assisted program aimed at helping badminton players finesse their game on the court. The training program combines high-speed cameras and a powerful AI chip to…

3 months ago

Sport

Nigerian activist Hauwa Ojeifo on breaking the taboo around mental health

One of the world’s leading advocates for people with mental health issues has spoken to FRANCE 24 about her own struggles and how she's been able to turn them around to help…

3 months ago

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January 16, 2025

LA fires: No, 60 firetrucks were not held up for emissions testing

‘TikTok refugees’ flock to RedNote ahead of potential Supreme Court ban

France’s ‘schizophrenic’ approach to freedom of expression helps erode free speech – researcher

India: Thick fog brings New Delhi to a crawl

Mozambique inauguration: new president vows ‘unity’ amid protests

Death toll from South African mine siege rises to 78, rescued now at 166

Could AI-assisted program help badminton players with training?

Nigerian activist Hauwa Ojeifo on breaking the taboo around mental health

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