The EU-Mercosur trade deal faces divisions among governments over ratification. Meanwhile, Toyota has unveiled its latest hydrogen hybrid model, and Spirit Airlines, the largest budget carrier in the US, has filed for bankruptcy amid over $1 billion in debt.

PRESS REVIEW - Tuesday, January 19: French newspapers praise Gisle Plicot, who took the stand for the final time in a rape trial that shocked the world. In New Zealand, the largest-ever protest for Mori rights takes place amid controversy over a new bill. Rafael Nadal competes for Spain in the Davis Cup, marking his final professional appearance. Meanwhile, ...

In her closing statement of the mass rape trial that has sent shockwaves across the country, survivor Gisle Pelicot said it was time for macho society that trivialises rape to change. Ive lost 10 years of my life that Ill never make up for, she added. The trial enters its final stages this week.

A year after far-right leader Geert Wilders victory in the Dutch general elections, the Dutch government is set to introduce its strictest asylum policy ever. The new measures will limit family reunification and make it more difficult to submit new asylum applications. Report by Fernande Van Tets and Alix Le Bourdon.

French farmers launched new protests Tuesday against a proposed deal between the EU and the four South American countries of the Mercosur trade bloc. The French government is strongly opposed to the deal but protesters want French President Emmanuel Macron to do more to helpamid rising discontent over foreign competition.

The severing of two undersea fibre-optic communications cables in the Baltic Sea must be seen as an act of sabotage, although it is still unclear who is responsible, German Defence minister Boris Pistorius said on Tuesday.Two undersea fibre-optic communications cables in the Baltic Sea, including one linking Finland and Germany, were cut between Sunday and ...

David Pelicot, the son of Gisle Pelicot described the house of horror the family lived in during his testimonial at an Avignon court in southern France on Monday. For a decade, his father drugged his mother to have her raped by dozens of strangers. Caroline Darian, Pelicots daughter, also took the stand and said she had been "forgotten" despite also being ...

Abkhazia's president resigned Tuesday after protests over a Russian investment deal. Demonstrators stormed parliament last week, opposing Moscow's economic influence. The breakaway Georgian republic, recognized globally as Georgian territory, has been under Russian control since the 2008 war with Tbilisi.

Hong Kong sentenced 45 pro-democracy activists under its national security law, with Benny Tai receiving 10 years, the longest term yet. Charged for a 2020 informal poll aiming for electoral majority, organizers, including Au Nok-hin and Andrew Chiu, were jailed up to seven years. Beijing imposed the law in 2020.

The governing Pastef party is projected for an overwhelming victory after Senegal's legislative elections. Any win for President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko is set to strengthen their mandate to implement ambitious reforms and address economic and social challenges. We're on the ground with our correspondent in Dakar.

The US, NATO and South Korean spy agencies have all confirmed that Russia has brought in North Korean soldiers to the fight against Ukraine. Many on social media affirm to show proof of the presence of these North Korean soldiers in the Russian-Ukraine front. We tell you more in this edition of Truth or Fake.

Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah group said Monday it had launched explosive-laden drones at military targets in Tel Aviv, as Israeli rescuers said five people were injured by rocket fire in the city suburbs. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments in the Middle East.

Russia on Monday vetoed a UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan, where General Abdel Fattah al-Burhans regular army has been fighting the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces led by his one-time deputy. An unnamed diplomat told AFP that Russia seemed to have become visibly more aligned with Burhan during the resolution's ...

In this week's episode, Jennie Shin speaks with Paul Smith, Associate Professor of French Studies at the University of Nottingham. We start with Marine Le Pens trial over alleged misuse of European Parliament funds for fake jobs, with prosecutors seeking a ban on her future political candidacy. We also discuss significant shifts in French attitudes toward ...

UNESCO and its Cultural Protection Committee are meeting today to discuss ways to better protect archaeological sites following armed conflicts and Israeli strikes in the region. Special attention is focused on the city of Baalbeck, though Tyre and Byblos are also at risk. In this Science segment, we explore emergency photogrammetric documentation.

This week, Marjorie Hache speaks with award-winning French-Canadian pianist Alexandra Strliski about her new album "Neo-Romance", which she is currently touring in France. Meanwhile, Swedens Hampus Lindwall tells us about American avant-garde composer and filmmaker Phill Niblock, who passed away earlier this year. Lindwall, along with drone metal guitarist ...

Schools in Beirut were closed on Monday after rare strikes on central districts of the Lebanese capital killed six people including Hezbollah's spokesman, the latest senior figure slain by Israel.

Do you buy an Advent calendar every year? On Entre Nous, we explore the history of this tradition, what to look for when purchasing one, and why chocolateand other guilty pleasuresremain favorites among both children and adults.

Is the Gaza wars final battle being fought in the north of the besieged enclave? The Israeli army launched a major operation there on October 6, targeting the towns of Jabalya and Beit Lahya, where Hamas is attempting to regroup and rebuild. For now, nearly 400,000 Palestinian civilians have refused the Israel Defense Forces evacuation orders and remain in ...

Schools in New Delhi were closed Monday as toxic smog enveloped the Indian capital and exceeded the daily limit set out by the World Health Organization by 60 times. The polluted air is thought to be the cause of thousands of premature deaths each year, and is particularly harmful for children and the elderly.

A judge in Bangladesh has given investigators a one-month deadline to wrap up their probe into ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina who, along with her aides, is accused of committing crimes against humanity in connection with the deadly crackdowns during the summers student uprisings. Hundreds of people died in the protests, and Hasina fled into exile to ...

PRESS REVIEW Monday, November 18: French farmers plan protests, as they oppose a potential trade deal between the EU and South American nations. There are also protests planned by farmers in the UK, who are not happy with the new inheritance tax introduced in Labour's budget. Also, some Pacific nations are accusing Australia of 'exporting climate ...

Adrien Rabiot fired France to first place in their Nations League group with a headed brace in Sunday's 3-1 win over Italy at the San Siro.

French farmers plan nationwide protests Monday against an EU-Mercosur trade deal, fearing increased foreign competition. Anger has surged after poor harvests, livestock disease, and delays in promised reforms. Discontent echoes last winter's European protests over Ukrainian imports, with French farmers previously blocking highways for weeks.

Senegal's ruling Pastef party claimed a decisive victory in Sundays legislative elections, securing a mandate for its reform agenda. Voting was peaceful, with 90-95% of ballots counted. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye's party reportedly outperformed opposition groups in early results, solidifying its dominance eight months after assuming power.