Bosnian Serbs strengthen ties with Israel amid tensions
Opening of Israeli commerce office deepens ties between Republika Srpska and Israel.
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Nepal rescuers search hydropower tunnels for survivors
Rescue teams are searching for survivors trapped inside tunnels at Nepal’s Chilime hydropower plant.
Nature: Newfoundland
We leave you this Sunday morning on the coast of Newfoundland. Videographer: Mike Hernandez.
Under-fire FIFA boss Infantino to seek re-election despite calls to resign
FIFA President Gianni Infantino plans to seek his fourth and final term in next year’s election, despite the outrage sparked by his now-shelved plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors. “Nothing has changed,” a spokesman for football’s governing body confirmed on Sunday, referring to an announcement Infantino made back in April.
Judge orders Trump admin to give 48-hour notice before work on 250ft Arlington arch
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The week in pictures: Nepal rescue operations, World Nomad Games and Russian strikes on Kyiv
From the desperate search for workers trapped in the hydropower tunnels buried by the catastrophic flooding in Nepal to crowds of women mourning the victims of a US bombardment of a wedding in southern Iran, FRANCE 24 looks back at the week's most striking pictures.
EU chief von der Leyen heads to Greenland in show of support for the island
Speaking at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos this year, von der Leyen said the EU was working on a "massive European investment surge" in Greenland in a bid to ramp up Arctic security.
Remembering 9/11: When Gander provided safe haven in a time of crisis
When U.S. airspace was closed on 9/11, grounding 38 international flights on Newfoundland, a small town's residents gave shelter and comfort to 7,000 stranded passengers and crew members – generosity that inspired the musical "Come From Away."
Why potluck parties are making a big comeback in America
As Americans spend less time socialising, communities are rediscovering an old way of bringing people together.
When a Canadian town provided safe haven on 9/11
The small town of Gander in the Canadian province of Newfoundland saw its population virtually double when U.S. airspace was closed on 9/11, grounding 38 international flights on an island in the Atlantic Ocean. For five days, Newfoundlanders gave shelter and comfort to 7,000 stranded passengers and crew members. Correspondent Conor Knighton talks with Newfoundlanders who volunteered during the em...
China, Nepal race to find thousands still missing 12 days after floods
More than 5,500 people are still missing in China and Nepal after catastrophic floods across the two countries.
Hong Kong to review bookings for famous Sai Kung trail after high no-show rate
Hong Kong authorities will review a new reservation system for a Sai Kung trail famed for its dramatic volcanic rock columns after the National Day “golden week” in October, following large numbers of no-shows during the first two trial runs. Only 1,560 registered and walk-in patrons arrived at Po Pin Chau on Saturday and Sunday, despite 3,230 people having made bookings under the real-name reserv...
Bad Bunny keeps breaking records: 7 Emmys for Super Bowl show
The Puerto Rican artist has picked up seven Emmy Awards for his Super Bowl LX show at the pre-gala, ahead of the main ceremony on 14 September in Los Angeles.
Bad Bunny keeps breaking records: 7 Emmy Awards for Super Bowl show
The Puerto Rican artist has picked up seven Emmy Awards for his Super Bowl LX show at the pre-ceremony gala ahead of the main event on 14 September in Los Angeles.
Bad Bunny keeps breaking records with 7 Emmys for Super Bowl halftime show
The Puerto Rican performer has picked up seven Emmy Awards for his Super Bowl LX show at the pre-ceremony gala, ahead of the main event on 14 September in Los Angeles.
Bad Bunny keeps breaking records with 7 Emmy Awards for Super Bowl show
The Puerto Rican artist has won seven Emmy Awards for his Super Bowl LX show, at the pre-ceremony gala, with the main event set for 14 September in Los Angeles.
What the US militarisation of Latin America could look like
More US military involvement and larger regional defence budgets mean less social spending and worse democracy outcomes.
Jaguar Land Rover may cut 4,000 jobs as Tata-owned carmaker targets £1.7bn savings after cyberattack
Jaguar Land Rover may cut up to 4,000 jobs as the Tata-owned carmaker targets £1.7bn in savings over two years and seeks to lower its break-even point to 300,000 vehicles. The move comes a year after a major cyberattack disrupted production and could put further pressure on Andy Burnham’s pledge to reindustrialise Britain.
Germany: AfD's Ulrich Siegmund eyes outright majority
Under its 35-year-old lead candidate Ulrich Siegmund, the AfD has polled above 40% for months and has a realistic shot at winning an absolute majority if several smaller parties fail to clear Germany's 5% hurdle to enter parliament.
Dozens feared trapped in collapsed building in Delhi
As many as 50 people are thought to have been inside the five-storey hostel when it came down.
Ukraine-Russia talks: What are the US objectives?
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Kyiv on Sunday in their first official visit to Ukraine as part of a renewed push for peace, more than 4½ years after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. We discuss this topic with our guest, John E. Herbst, director of the Eurasia Center at the Atlantic Council.
Building collapse in New Delhi kills 1 and traps dozens of others
A building has collapsed in New Delhi, killing at least one person and trapping dozens of others
The Iranian school struck in the war's earliest attacks is now a memorial for children
The Shajareh Tayyebeh school in Minab, Iran, is now a memorial for children and others killed in the Feb. 28 attacks that sparked the war with the United States and Israel
Reform UK says Britain is broken. Birmingham tells another story
The party's gains in Britain's most diverse major city are real, but they are not a verdict against multiculturalism.
What China’s Lop Nur desert base expansion means for PLA stealth jets in race with US
China is rapidly expanding a flight-test facility deep in its western desert, satellite imagery has revealed, a push that analysts say could help fast track the development of its next-generation military aircraft as air-power rivalry with the United States intensifies. Latest satellite photos of the facility near Lop Nur, in China’s western Xinjiang region, show four large new hangars, new taxiwa...
The quest for the best burger
The Wagyu Brothers, a Tokyo hamburger shop, aims to produce the best burger on Earth, using high-grade, hand-chopped Wagyu beef. Correspondent Adam Yamaguchi samples their Wagyu burger, and talks with hamburger expert George Motz about how, in a world of social media, the proliferation of information about burgers is making the competition for best burger more heated than ever.
Egyptian TV presenter Sarah Khalifa sentenced to death in drug case
Sarah Khalifa, a well-known Egyptian TV presenter, has been sentenced to death for her involvement in a drug ring, state media reported over the weekend. Eleven others were also convicted in the case and handed a death sentence. Khalifa is best known for her program “Mission Impossible”.
AI: The future of smart households?
Could artificial intelligence soon be running our households? Beyond our smartphones, AI is now powering everything from fridges to lawnmowers. The International Household Appliances Fair in Berlin gives us a glimpse into what's next.
How significant are the Yemeni government’s military gains against Houthis?
Government forces make gains as fighting escalates, raising fears of a return to full-scale war.
Germany: Why is the AfD so popular in Saxony-Anhalt?
Voting began in the eastern German state of Saxony-Anhalt on Sunday in a closely watched election that could see the Alternative for Germany (AfD) become the first far-right party to lead a state government since World War II. We discuss this with our guest, Hans Stark, professor of German studies at Sorbonne University.