The cocoa industry in Haiti is one of the few bright spots in an economy that’s suffocating amid gang violence and political instability. Exports of fermented […]
Year: 2024
More than half of French want PM Barnier’s government to fall, survey shows
More half of the French want the current government to fall, a survey showed on Thursday. The reason for the anger is Prime Minister Michel […]
LVMH boss to testify in trial of former French spy chief Squarcini
Bernard Arnault, France’s richest man and the billionaire head of luxury group LVMH, is set to take the witness stand in a Paris court in […]
Macron welcomes Nigerian president as he seeks to boost Africa ties
French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed President Bola Tinubu to the Élysée palace on Thursday, the first state visit by a Nigerian leader in more than […]
French borrowing costs spike amid political turbulence
Another looming political crisis is battering France’s reputation on global markets. Borrowing costs spiked as investors looked to a possible vote of no confidence over […]
Taiwan’s Olympic boxing champion Lin Yu-ting ‘quits event’ over gender questioning
Taiwan’s Olympic boxing champion Lin Yu-ting pulled out of the World Boxing Cup Finals in Britain on Wednesday, the country’s sports chiefs said, saying that […]
An operatic experience like no other: ‘The Opera Locos’ returns to Paris
Exposing children to opera is not always easy. Traditional productions can last three hours or more, but a French show called “The Opera Locos” is […]
France says Netanyahu has ‘immunity’ from ICC arrest warrants
France’s foreign ministry has said that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu enjoys “immunity” from prosecution before the International Criminal Court (ICC). The ICC has issued […]
As ceasefire takes effect, Lebanon’s economy is shattered by war
A ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah, brokered by the US and France, went into effect this Wednesday, paving the way for the more than […]
Champions League: Manchester City’s woes continue as Lewandowski makes history
Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City remains winless in six consecutive games after blowing a three-goal lead to Feyenoord on Tuesday, while Arsenal, Atlético Madrid, and Atlanta […]