Month: October 2023
Populist, pro-Russia ex-premier’s party to win in Slovakia’s parliamentary elections
A populist former prime minister and his leftist party won parliamentary elections in Slovakia, staging a political comeback after campaigning on a pro-Russian and anti-American message, according to almost complete results. FRANCE 24’s Anthony Mills r…
Migration in the Americas: Multiple factors drive increase in risky journeys
Hundreds of thousands of migrants and refugees are on the move, affecting countries throughout the Americas.
Nagorno-Karabakh exodus: Those fleeing have to rebuild their lives
Nearly all the estimated 120,000 ethnic Armenians living in Nagorno-Karabakh have fled to Armenia.
Gabon coup: One month on, people resort to mass strikes as they get impatient
A month after a coup in Gabon ended the 55-year-long reign of the Bongo family, people are desperate for change.
Italy coast guard rescues 177 from ferry blaze
Italy’s coast guard has rescued 177 people from a ferry that caught fire.
The ferry’s passengers included 83 migrants being transferred from the island of Lampedusa to Sicily.
During the rescue, the coast guard used water jets to cool parts of the …
Defence Secretary says British military could train troops in Ukraine
Increased British military training of Ukrainian soldiers could move into the war-torn country under plans revealed by new Defence Secretary Grant Shapps. Mr Shapps said he has spoken with Army chiefs about moving “more training” into Ukraine and calle…
Journey through the Darien Gap: Mexican authorities overwhelmed by surge
An increase in migration to the US has seen thousands of people heading through the Darien gap and up through Latin America to the border.
Over 100,000 flee from Nagorno-Karabakh
More than 100,000 people have arrived in Armenia from Nagorno-Karabakh, according to the head of the UN Refugee Agency.
This comes after Azerbaijan, which is backed by Turkey, recaptured the region with a military offensive.
This marks most of the po…
Terror suspect killed in shootout after suicide bombing in Turkey
A suicide bomber has detonated an explosive device in front of government buildings in the Turkish capital Ankara.