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With family incomes squeezed by a weak Chinese economy, international travelers are cutting back on designer goods and luxury hotels.

Severe weather has claimed at least ten lives, cut power to tens of thousands of people, and blocked roads in a country already strained by war.

This week on French Connections we take a look at the complex web of "autoroutes", or highways, in France. Over 70 percent of French people stayed in France for their vacations in 2023, and that means most of them hit the road. From its inception in 1927 to controversial toll increases to bumper-to-bumper traffic, we tell you how these highways illustrate so much about French society.

The European satellite has revealed the secrets of a planetary system that's puzzled scientists for years. It will teach them about other stars and planets.

In this edition of Perspective, we look at the tireless work going on behind the frontlines of the war in Ukraine; specifically, the people helping children traumatised by conflict. Olena Rozvadovska co-founded the charity "Voices of Children" to provide psychological support to those in greatest need.

A video that shows CCTV footage has been circulating since November 30, where we see a pregnant woman being violently stabbed by a man. Some users claim that the video shows a Palestinian woman stabbed by an Israeli settler in the West Bank. We tell you what this video really shows in this edition of Truth or Fake.

Nigeria’s Federal Inland Revenue Service has fixed a December 31 deadline for the waiver of penalties and interests for overdue taxes based on full principal payment. Muda Yusuf, the Director of the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprises joins CNBC Africa to discuss the impact of this on revenue generation and increasing tax nets.

At least 11 climbers have died due to the volcano eruption in Indonesia, while authorities are working to locate 12 others, local media reported on Monday.

Victories in key Indian states put Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a strong position ahead of general elections in 2024. It was a blow for the Indian National Congress, leading an alliance hoping to unseat Modi.

Born in South Africa during apartheid, Pretty Yende grew up singing hymns with her grandmother on the way to church. This past May she dazzled Westminster Abbey at the coronation of King Charles, cementing her status as one of the world's most sought-after sopranos. Yende says her journey is proof that nothing is impossible.

Destruction of the Amazon rainforest has significantly decreased since Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was reelected Brazil's president. His government has strengthened the agency monitoring illegal deforestation.

The Israeli press celebrates the release of 11 more hostages, as the media in the Arabic world focus on the Gaza ceasefire and release of 33 Palestinian prisoners. Meanwhile, Elon Musk's visit to Israel is met with disgust by one newspaper.