A member of Iran’s security personnel has been shot dead by armed thugs during sporadic unrest and riots in the central city of Semirom.
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…
Amazing Grace: How the town of Olney created a world-famous hymn – BBC
Amazing Grace: How the town of Olney created a world-famous hymn BBCHow sweet the sound: new orchestral piece to celebrate 250 years of Amazing Grace The GuardianAmazing Grace still has power to inspire | Register The T…
The sermon that became Amazing Grace
The hymn Amazing Grace started life as a sermon written by a former slave ship captain.
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…
LNER celebrates its 100-year anniversary
New Year’s Day will mark the start of a year full of celebrations for LNER who will spend the year recognising the achievements of the past as well as the potential for the future. The iconic rail company has connected the capital city of England with …