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Why isn't the DR Congo the world's richest country
Why isn't the DR Congo the world's richest country

Why isn’t the DR Congo the world’s richest country?

The Democratic Republic of Congo could be one of the wealthiest countries in the world. But its reserves of coltan, cobalt and gold have brought misery and conflict. And your smartphone plays…
1 month ago
Is France the world champion of strikes?
Is France the world champion of strikes?

Is France the world champion of strikes?

With a transit strike hitting the Paris region, FRANCE 24's Annette Young and Solange Mougin find out if France really goes on strike more than any other nation.…
4 months ago
World's first hydrogen train runs in Germany
World's first hydrogen train runs in Germany

World’s first hydrogen train runs in Germany

The world's first regional trains powered by hydrogen are traveling through Germany. French company Alstom and German rival Siemens are in a tight race, aiming to replace all diesel locomotives one day.…
4 months ago
Nigerian artist seeks world record with largest hand-drawn artwork
Nigerian artist seeks world record with largest hand-drawn artwork

Nigerian artist seeks world record with largest hand-drawn artwork

Nigerian artist Fola David is seeking the Guinness World Record (GWR) for the world's largest drawing by an individual. His massive artwork, spanning an impressive 1,050 square metres, surpassed the previous record…
6 months ago
Highlights from the world's biggest theatre festival
Highlights from the world's biggest theatre festival

Highlights from the world’s biggest theatre festival

Culture reporter Olivia Salazar-Winspear speaks to Eve Jackson about the highlights from the Avignon Theatre Festival in the south of France, including Greek tragedy "Hecuba, not Hecuba" from the event's artistic director…
7 months ago
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