Anaelle JONAH

European countries are ramping up defence spending, spurred by the war in Ukraine and uncertainty over continued US backing. After a decisive weekend meeting in London, several nations committed to significant increases in their military budgets. Source link Anaelle JONAH

The trial of French surgeon Joël Le Scouarnec began on Monday with him facing accusations of assaulting nearly 300 patients, mostly children, over several decades. The case has sparked widespread outrage, with France’s Order of Physicians accused of turning a blind eye to early warnings. Source link Anaelle JONAH

The Israeli army has reported a sharp increase in the number of suicides since the start of the war in Gaza, adding that thousands of soldiers have stopped serving in combat roles due to mental distress. The trend has led

Ivory Coast announced on Tuesday that French troops will begin withdrawing in January as part of a shift towards strengthening its own military forces. This move follows broader trends across West Africa, with nations like Senegal and Chad also reevaluating

The Paris City Council on Wednesday approved its “bioclimatic” urban development plan, designed to address climate challenges, housing shortages and urban expansion. The plan’s focus on green spaces, social housing and tighter rental regulations has drawn both praise for its sustainability

French President Emmanuel Macron paid tribute to Pablo Neruda at the poet’s former home in Santiago during his visit to Chile on Wednesday, highlighting the enduring bond between the Nobel laureate and France. This connection, which began more than 80 years ago, was both literary and

In the wake of the US elections, American women have become increasingly wary of what Trump’s policies could mean for their future. This anxiety has fueled a surge in the 4B movement – a radical feminist stance from South Korea that

As election day approaches, President Donald Trump has ramped up his rhetoric questioning the integrity of the electoral process, echoing his baseless fraud claims from 2020. Facing a close race against Vice President Kamala Harris, Trump and his allies have

A major study published on Wednesday warns that even temporarily exceeding the 1.5°C global warming limit could lead to irreversible consequences, including rising sea levels and mass biodiversity loss. With global emissions still rising, scientists stress that hopes of reversing

A recent report from Amnesty International reveals that undocumented women in France face significant barriers when reporting sexual violence, often encountering hostility from the institutions meant to help them. French NGOs say law enforcement has increasingly threatened migrants with deportation,