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Portugal: Cristiano Ronaldo announces his international retirement

Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo announced on Thursday he was retiring from international football at the age of 41.

Myanmar: Civilians under fire from military junta

More than five years after the military coup, the junta launched a new offensive in September to retake Rakhine State, intensifying airstrikes against civilian…

France needs 'more public services', 'salaries are too low', 'schools are in very, very bad shape'

As France confronts another wave of strikes and protests, Gaëlle Martinez, National Secretary of the trade union Solidaires, presents the general strike as mor…

Paraguay's president Peña impeached moments after resigning over banking scandal

Paraguay’s lower house voted unanimously to impeach President Santiago Peña on Thursday, just minutes after he announced his resignation on X. Protesters have…

🔴 Live: Interior ministry says 600,000 protest across France as unions claim 'close to 1.6 million'

Navi Pillay: Fighting violence with justice

From the International Criminal Court to Africa’s place in the global justice system, the stakes are high. In an exclusive interview, Nobel Peace Prize winner,…

US midterms: 'Donald Trump's wings have been more than clipped'

US President Donald Trump faced a radically transformed and hostile political landscape after Democrats seized both the House of Representatives and the Senate…

Global travel sector grows despite headwinds

The global tourism sector is growing, despite conflicts and economic uncertainty. That's the finding of a new report by World Travel Market, which says the num…

Europe: Dozens of flights diverted following bomb threats

Hoax bomb threats hit at least 27 affected flights around Europe this week.

'Identity crisis': Can Democrats 'deliver' following their 'historic', once in a generation victory?

A historic Democratic electoral breakthrough has transformed the American political landscape. For Laurie Dundon, Senior Associate Fellow at the European Leade…

Israel's Arab list backs Eisenkot as Netanyahu loses ultra-Orthodox support

Israel's largest Arab party grouping said Thursday it would recommend opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot to form the next government, potentially bolstering his b…

Bringing the magic of Harry Potter to life through music

In this edition of Entre Nous, we meet Timothy Henty, the British conductor bringing the magic of Harry Potter to life in Paris. As part of the Harry Potter Fi…

British comedian Russell Brand found guilty of rape, sexual assault

A London jury on Thursday convicted British comedian and actor Russell Brand of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.

France faces new protests as government seeks to prevent violence

France faces new protests as the government seeks to prevent a repeat of October unrest. Protesters demand better public services, including education, and als…

French bank hit by cyberattack, hackers steal $100 million

French regional bank Crédit Mutuel Arkéa said Wednesday it had been hit by a cyberattack that led to fraudulent transfers worth around 100 million euros ($112…

South African star Zolani Mahola: From 'Waka Waka' with Shakira to 'People Power'

From the global success of "Waka Waka" to her forthcoming second solo album "People Power", South Africa's Zolani Mahola has built a career around the power of…

'It's fascinating to see a human becoming a person': Author Clémentine Goldszal

What is life like for a newly born, premature or sick baby? These are the questions tackled by a French journalist in her first ever book. Clémentine Goldszal…

Bent on leaving his mark: Trump's proposed 'Triumphal Arch' sparks backlash

Since his return to power, US President Donald Trump has been intent on reshaping the nation's capital Washington, seeking to leave his name and mark on it. Af…

What comes next for Democrats after midterm election victory?

With the US midterms over, Democrats are turning to what could become one of their most crowded and unpredictable presidential primaries in decades – a 2028 co…

Multiple flights in Europe diverted because of bomb threats after earlier hoaxes

Multiple flights in Europe made emergency landings on Thursday after being diverted because of bomb threats. The incidents followed hoax bomb threats earlier t…

France: High schools blocked again as students reject government responses as 'meaningless'

🇫🇷 Students are blocking their schools and universities across France again this Thursday, November 5, despite the government’s response, which they deem ins…

Farewell Botox, heels and big hair: Is this the end of MAGA women?

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, November 5: "Loser" and "Reborn in the USA" are just some of the headlines dominating the international press after the Democrats stom…

Bomb threats cause major flight disruptions across Europe

Bomb ​threats forced airliners to make unplanned landings across Europe on Thursday morning, the latest in a series of threats targeting flights in Europe. Whi…

US midterms: Elon Musk fails $440 million bet as Republicans lose

The 2026 midterm elections were the most expensive on record, with nearly 12 billion dollars spent during the campaign. Tech tycoon Elon Musk was by far the la…