Ukraine’s Winter Offensive Could Decide the War
Winter brings a tipping point for Ukraine, with victory on one side and global peril on the other, writes Elliot Ackerman
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A man killed women he deemed ‘immoral’ — an Iranian film fictionalizes the story
The real-life “Spider Killer” murdered 16 women in Iran between 2000 and 2001. The case inspired Holy Spider, which has resonated abroad during a time of amplified state violence in Iran.
Activist Chanel Contos on the importance of sexual consent education
A woman who is leading what is quickly becoming a worldwide campaign to stop sexual violence has told FRANCE 24 why she believes consent education in schools is the best way to drastically reduce the problem. Chanel Contos was sexually assaulted at ju…
Canada bans foreigners from buying homes
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Bike maker Brompton to source fewer parts from China and Taiwan
UK company makes decision because of growing tensions between Beijing and the islandBrompton, the UK’s largest bicycle maker, has said it is planning to reduce its dependence on China and Taiwan for parts, amid fears of a growing military threat to the…
‘Romeo and Juliet’ child actors sue over 1968 nude scene
The actors who played star-crossed lovers Romeo and Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli’s 1968 film are suing Paramount Pictures for child abuse over their brief nude scene, their lawyer said Tuesday.Olivia Hussey was 15 and Leonard Whiting 16 when they starr…
EU wants travellers from China to take pre-departure Covid tests
Bloc recommends negative coronavirus tests from all arrivals despite warnings from Beijing of retaliationThe European Union wants all travellers from China to take pre-departure Covid tests, in response to surging levels of the virus after Beijing hast…
China Will Interfere With Dalai Lama Succession: Tibet’s President-In-Exile
China is expected to interfere in the succession of the Dalai Lama, and anticipating that eventuality, the Tibetan government-in-exile has worked out a plan for a democratic transition of the leadership role by the spiritual .
Effect of EU sanctions on Moscow is ‘less than zero’ – MEP
The EU sanctions on Russia over Ukraine have completely failed to punish the country, Belgian MEP Guy Verhofstadt has said
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Paris confirms Burkina Faso requested withdrawal of French ambassador
The French foreign ministry says it has received a letter from the Burkinabe authorities requesting the departure of France’s ambassador from Burkina Faso – a move the ministry called “not standard practice”.