Is one of France’s favorite theme parks a ‘Disneyland for Dictators,’ as The Guardian claims? The British paper has uncovered documents that indicate the French theme park ‘Puy du Fou’ continued working with a Russian oligarch long after sanctions on him were in place, in addition to ties
German authorities launched a major security operation overnight after an explosives-laden drone was found on the tarmac near a Ukrainian cargo plane at Leipzig-Halle Airport, forcing flight diversions and prompting the deployment of a bomb disposal robot. A cargo aircraft that aborted its landing
Authorities in Ukraine say at least 17 people have been killed after the latest barrage of Russian missiles and drones. The overnight attacks were the latest in a series of large-scale strikes that have become almost routine this summer. According to Kyiv, Ukraine was unable to shoot down a single
For decades, humanoid robots belonged to the realm of science fiction. But today, they're one of Silicon Valley's hottest markets. According to consulting firm McKinsey, automation could transform up to 30 percent of all hours worked across the US economy by 2030. Dozens of companies are already
Spain's north African enclave of Ceuta has appealed for urgent government assistance after hundreds of unaccompanied migrant children overwhelmed its reception system following last week's mass border crossing from Morocco. Local authorities have warned that the situation is "unsustainable".
At least 17 people died in a brutal Russian attack on #Kyiv and its region, including eight at a railway station. While it managed to intercept most drones, #Ukraine failed to stop a single Russian missile as it struggles with a crucial shortage of #US-made ballistic interceptors.
A four-tonne piece of a SpaceX rocket is believed to have unintentionally crashed into the Moon on August 5, a collision that posed no danger to Earth but is expected to leave behind a lunar crater. While there is not yet official confirmation that the Falcon 9 upper stage struck the lunar surface,
In Guatemala, authorities have declared a red alert – the most severe danger warning – in areas affected by the eruption of the Fuego Volcano, located about 35 kilometers from the country's capital. The alert covers the areas of Sacatepéquez, Chimaltenango, and Escuintla, home to around 1.6 mi
In July, China implemented a new Ethnic Unity Law, which aims to strengthen patriotism across all regions of the country, including those populated by peoples who are not part of China's dominant Han ethnic group. One such region is Tibet, where Mandarin has become increasingly visible as Han Chine
It's a fight between two Democrats over who will be the party's choice to try and win Michigan's Senate seat in November. But it is also bigger than that. The primary pits progressives against moderates – and is seen as a moment of reckoning for the Democratic Party on how to proceed in swing sta
FIFA President Gianni Infantino held emergency talks with other directors of world football's governing body on Wednesday amid continuing criticism over his since-abandoned proposal to open the World Cup to private investment.
Following years of restoration, the royal chapel at the Palace of Versailles has opened its doors to the public for more than just private visits for the first time until September 27th. Across its various annexes is also a world of classical art to discover, until the end of the month. FRANCE 24's
At least two people were killed and a dozen more wounded in a Russian strike on Kyiv overnight. For several weeks, the Ukrainian capital has been the target of Russian missile and drone attacks that its air defences have struggled to repel. Ukraine has also increased its long-range attacks on Russi
Race favourite Demi Vollering won a tense three-way sprint to claim stage five of the Tour de France Femmes on Wednesday, but Marlen Reusser retained the overall lead by 12 seconds after the Swiss rider shadowed her Dutch rival to the finish.
He could help the #Democrats swing the #US #Senate in the upcoming #midterms. Progressive Abdul #ElSayed just won a tight #primary race in #Michigan, against more moderate congresswoman Haley #Stevens.