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As the world saw with Covid-19, the only thing that spreads faster than a virus is misinformation, and hantavirus is no exception. Despite only a few confirmed cases, conspiracy theories have swirled on social media falsely claiming hantavirus is a planned pandemic, or a ploy to disrupt the US midterm elections. Others alleged it's a "bioweapon" created by big pharma to “poison” people or even tha...
As the world saw with Covid-19, the only thing that spreads faster than a virus is misinformation, and hantavirus is no exception. Despite only a few confirmed cases, conspiracy theories have swirled on social media falsely claiming Hantavirus is a planned pandemic, or a ploy to disrupt the US midterm elections. Others alleged it's a "bioweapon" created by big pharma to “poison” people or even th...
As the world saw with COVID-19, the only thing that spreads faster than a virus is misinformation, and Hantavirus is no exception. Despite only a few confirmed cases, conspiracy theories have swirled on social media falsely claiming Hantavirus is a planned pandemic, or a ploy to disrupt the US midterm elections. Others alleged it's a "bioweapon" created by big pharma to “poison” people or even th...
As the world saw with COVID-19, the only thing that spreads faster than a virus is misinformation, and Hantavirus is no exception. Despite only a few confirmed cases, conspiracy theories have swirled on social media falsely claiming Hantavirus is a planned pandemic, or a ploy to disrupt the US midterm elections. Others alleged it's a "bioweapon" created by big pharma to “poison” people or even th...
As the world saw with COVID-19, the only thing that spreads faster than a virus is misinformation, and Hantavirus is no exception. Despite only a few confirmed cases, conspiracy theories have swirled on social media falsely claiming Hantavirus is a planned pandemic, or a ploy to disrupt the US midterm elections. Others alleged it's a "bioweapon" created by big pharma to “poison” people or even th...
Peter Magyar had only been Hungary’s prime minister for a few minutes on Saturday before he turned to the country’s president, renewing calls for him to resign. The move is the clearest sign yet that the new leader intends to make good on his promise to rid the country of Viktor Orban’s vast network of loyalists. Analysts say those who benefited from the former system should be “very afraid”.
Yinka Oyetade is pleased to welcome Paul Melly, Consulting Fellow of the Africa Programme, Chatham House. Emmanuel Macron is co-hosting the Africa Forward Summit in Kenya, the first time France has staged such a gathering in an English-speaking African nation. this comes on the heels of France’s unprecedented strategic setbacks across the Sahel. Melly argues that France’s eastward diplomatic turn ...
At the conclusion of the Africa Forward Summit, French President Emmanuel Macron will answer questions from FRANCE 24, RFI and TV5Monde journalists in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi. Watch the interview on FRANCE 24 on Tuesday, May 12, at 9pm (Paris time).
Nadia Massih is pleased to welcome Dr. Douglas Yates, Author, Political Scientist and Professor and at the American Graduate School of International Relations and Diplomacy. President Emmanuel Macron is co-hosting the Africa Forward Summit alongside Kenyan President William Ruto. entering what Dr. Yates describes as “a demarcation point.” After years of mounting hostility in West Africa, military ...
Narendra #Modi's message to Indians is clear: stop buying gold jewellery for a year. With #India having to pay more to import #oil due to the #Iranwar, its prime minister hopes that holding off on buying the precious metal will protect the country's trade balance - a decision that could badly hit a nearly $100 billion industry.
French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday announced €23 billion investment in Africa focused on energy transition, digital and AI, the maritime economy and agriculture. Macron was attending the two-day Africa Forward summit in Nairobi aimed at renewing France's engagement with the continent.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged Monday to prove the “doubters” in his own party and among the electorate as a whole wrong as he tries to fight off demands to step down after devastating local election results for his Labour Party. Starmer argued that he will “face up to the big challenges” and restore hope to the country, in part by forging closer ties with the European Union, six years aft...
An American citizen and a French woman evacuated from the cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak have tested positive, officials said, as the repatriation operation continued on Monday. So far, at least 6 cases have been confirmed, two are suspected and three passengers have died following the outbreak of the rare virus – for which no specific cure exists. But should we worry about the vi...
This Monday, French President Emmanuel Macron is in Nairobi, where he is co-hosting the Africa Forward Summit with his Kenyan counterpart William Ruto – a summit focused on trade, investment and tech. Kenya is hoping to scale up its ability to meet Africa’s growing artificial intelligence needs. For France, this summit is an opportunity to offer a third way between US and Chinese tech, as FRANCE 2...
A California man arrested for attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump at last month's White House Correspondents' Dinner plead not guilty to all charges on Monday. Prosecutors allege Cole Allen fired a shotgun at a US Secret Service agent and stormed a security checkpoint in a foiled attack in April.
Russia and Ukraine on Monday reported fighting along their long front line despite a US-mediated ceasefire, and each accused the other of launching drone and artillery strikes. Ukraine and Russia agreed on Friday to a ceasefire from May 9 to May 11 as part of a US-led push for peace under President Donald Trump after more than four years of war following Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022. F...
One person in France has tested positive for Hantavirus. This comes after five people from the cruise ship were repatriated on Sunday after the vessel docked in the Spanish port of Tenerife. According to the French minister the patient's condition worsened overnight.
A French passenger who was on a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak has tested positive for the virus and her condition is deteriorating, French authorities said. France's Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu will hold a meeting on the hantavirus crisis on Monday. FRANCE 24's James André reports from Paris, France.
French President Emmanuel Macron and more than 30 African leaders kicked off a summit in Kenya on Monday aimed at diversifying Paris' partnerships on the continent and clinching new investment deals. The Africa Forward Summit is the first France has organised in an English-speaking nation since it began holding such events in the 1970s and follows a series of setbacks in former colonies in Wes...
In this edition of our arts24 music show, Jennifer Ben Brahim chats with Scottish-American duo Witch Post. Despite living more than 4,000 miles apart, Alaska Reid and Dylan Fraser crossed geographical barriers to form this band, united by a shared love of indie-rock, songwriting and folklore from their respective homelands. They are on tour with their sophomore EP "Butterfly", a record steeped in ...
Spain, Ireland and Slovenia will not broadcast the Eurovision Song Contest when the grand final event takes place on Saturday, doubling down on their refusal to participate in the competition in protest over Israel's inclusion. Slovenian broadcaster RTV will instead show the programme series "Voices of Palestine", while Ireland will broadcast a Eurovision-themed episode of the sitcom "Father Ted".
Spain, Ireland and Slovenia will not broadcast the Eurovision Song Contest when the grand final event takes place on Saturday, doubling down on their refusal to participate in the competition in protest over Israel's inclusion. Slovenian broadcaster RTV will instead show the programme series "Voices of Palestine", while Ireland will broadcast a Eurovision-themed episode of the sitcom "Father Ted".
The public broadcasters for Spain, Ireland and Slovenia said Monday they will not show the 70th anniversary Eurovision Song Contest this week, as they boycott the TV extravaganza over Israel's participation.
The European Union on Monday approved new sanctions on Israeli settlers "guilty of supporting the extremist and violent colonisation of the West Bank", French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said on social media. Israel called the sanctions “arbitrary and political” and vowed to stand '”for the right of Jews” to settle in the West Bank.
The French president is currently in #Nairobi for the Africa Forward summit, a gathering meant to showcase France’s new policy for the continent. It is the first time the summit is held in an English-speaking country , and is attended by more than 30 presidents, deputy presidents and prime ministers from across Africa. It also comes at a time where #France has undergone a series of setbacks in for...
A complex day-long operation to repatriate occupants of a cruise ship struck by a deadly hantavirus outbreak neared completion late Sunday after 94 people of various nationalities were flown home from Spain's Canary Islands. Three passengers from the MV Hondius -- a Dutch husband and wife and a German woman -- have died, while others have fallen sick with the rare disease, which usually spreads a...
Prime Minister Keir Starmer promised to be bolder to turn around Britain's fortunes, making an impassioned plea to both his Labour Party and voters on Monday to stick with him and avoid a leadership contest he said would only bring chaos. Speaking at a community centre in London, Starmer all but admitted he had been too timid in tackling the myriad of problems besetting Britain since he won a la...
Iran and the United States were at an impasse again Monday over how to end their war while their ceasefire grew increasingly shaky, with the two sides exchanging fire in recent days, ships and Gulf states being targeted, and fighting flaring between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. FRANCE 24's International Affairs Editor Angela Diffley tells us more.
A French passenger who was on a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak has tested positive for the virus and her condition is deteriorating, French Health Minister Stephanie Rist said on Monday. The passenger was among five French people who were on the ship. The four other passengers tested negative. So far French authorities have traced 22 contact cases. FRANCE 24's Environment Editor Va...
In France, nearly two months after the start of the appeal trial concerning allegations of Libyan financing of Nicolas Sarkozy's 2007 presidential campaign, the prosecution presented its closing arguments on Monday. FRANCE 24's Olivia Bizot reports.
