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Tuvalu, a small island state in the Pacific, is facing disaster due to rising sea levels. The island nation's special envoy told DW there could be "total inundation" of the island within the century.

She was truly an enormously talented performer and singer. She was inspiring, warm, funny and generous. She helped me so much when I was young and I will never forget her. She was known for her powerful voice, energetic stage presence and iconic hits such as What's Love Got to Do With It, Proud Mary and The Best.

A tech millionaire infuses his blood with his son's plasma in an extreme bid to stay young!

During an appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show that aired on Monday the Pulp Fiction actor joked that he and actress/producer LaTanya Richardson have very different accounts of how he popped the question.

Located on France's Normandy coast, the Mont-Saint-Michel is one of the most iconic and photographed places in the country. Every year, the site attracts nearly 3 million visitors. Built 1,000 years ago, the abbey on a tidal island, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979, has stood the test of time and survived throughout the centuries. Our France 2 colleagues report on some of its secrets, with FRANCE 24's Guillaume Gougeon.

Florence Letswalo felt she needed comfort from her partner to help alleviate the day's stress, sparking the idea for her professional cuddling business 'Pro Cuddling SA'.

We get it; you are going through the trouble of spending money on your supplements, and you want to make sure you get your money’s worth. There’s no point in spending money on extra vitamins and minerals if they're not going to get absorbed that well.

Two Sherpa guides have been vying for the record of most summits. Meanwhile, a former Gurkha soldier has become the first above-knee double amputee to climb the world's tallest mountain.

In Northern Cyprus, education has become the leading economic sector. No less than 23 universities are concentrated in the small self-proclaimed state recognised only by Turkey, which has occupied it since 1974. They attract students from developing countries by offering affordable courses with a "European" stamp of approval.

At the second semifinal of the Eurovision Song Contest, 16 countries presented songs. Ten have made it to the final on Saturday, to compete against the other 16 finalists.

South Africa plans to head up a peace mission with African nations set on mediating the war in Ukraine. Also, African and European innovators meet in Marseille to talk sustainability and the importance of re-imagining Africa's cities of the future. Finally, we celebrate African films at this year's Cannes Film Festival. Movies from Senegal and Tunisia are in the running for the prestigious Palme d'Or award.

We take you to the westernmost point of France; the last piece of civilisation before the vastness of the Atlantic Ocean. Ouessant, located 25 kilometres off the Finistère coast in Brittany, is a rugged and fascinating island, where less than 500 people live all year round. We meet a fisherwoman, a doctor and a photographer who appreciate its raw beauty.