Vatican preparations underway for Benedict XVI’s funeral
Pope Francis will preside over the funeral of his predecessor Benedict XVI on Thursday.
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Australia, Canada impose COVID curbs on travellers from China
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Colombia agrees ceasefire with five largest armed groups
Colombia’s government has agreed to a six-month ceasefire with the five largest armed groups operating in the country, President Gustavo Petro announced on New Year’s Eve.
Pak-Taliban ties in jeopardy over Durand Line crisis
A major point of contention between the two neighbours is the status of a colonial legacy–the Durand line, cutting through the Pashtun-dominated tribal areas. Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan in 2021 two decades after being removed from power …
Venezuela and Colombia fully reopen shared border
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Machete attack injures police near New York’s Times Square celebrations as suspect shot
Specialist terrorism experts are investigating an attack involving a machete on police in New York that left three officers hurt.
What major events does 2023 have in store?
From King Charles III’s upcoming coronation at Westminster Abbey to the first ever Africa Super League and commemorating the 50th anniversary of Pablo Picasso’s death, FRANCE 24 looks ahead to the new year and shares some of the major events coming up…
China kicks off the New Year with first official flag raising ceremony of 2023
China has kicked off the New Year with the country’s first official flag raising ceremony of 2023.
Crowds of people gathered at Tiananmen Square to witness the ceremony at sunrise.
Soldiers marched through the square to the applause of spectators a…
Green energy: Guyana’s newfound wealth funding solar projects
Guyana is undergoing an energy boom after huge oilfields were discovered off its Atlantic coast.
Ukraine needs ‘ongoing Western support’
Military Lawyer and Defence Academic Glenn Kolomeitz says Ukraine can’t afford to ignore its war crime allegations because they need to maintain the “confidence of the West”.
“Ukraine needs ongoing Western support; it needs ongoing provision of munit…