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The 4th edition of the ABK6 Cognac Artist Collection honors the artist Audrey Sedano, from Angoulême

The Artist Collection initiative by ABK6 celebrates the two passions of Francis Abécassis.. Last April 18th 2024 was launched the...

Be ready for the 2024 Dragon New Year, with a limited edition VSOP Cognac imagined by ABK6

The ABK6's vineyards benefit from the unique terroir of Grande Champagne, deeply characterized by limestone soil and ideal exposure.. Following...

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Evangelical influence in European politics remains limited, expert says

We speak with André Gagné, Professor and Chair of the Dept of Theological Studies at Concordia University, about the rising influence of evangelicals in politics around the world. He says that the influence of evangelicals in European politics remains limited and many European evangelicals do not want to be associated with the brand of evangelicalism prominent […]

Sharon GAFFNEY

Uganda: Bobi Wine cleared to run for president as clashes erupt at rally

Ugandan voters now have the line-up of candidates for next year's elections, including firebrand opposition leader Bobi Wine. Wine is one of incumbent long-time leader Yoweri Museveni's fiercest critics and has been cleared to stand against him for a second time. He first tried in 2021, and his supporters took to the streets in celebration […]

Georja CALVIN-SMITH

Ancient skull from China redraws human family tree, researchers say

A newly reconstructed 1-million-year-old skull from central China may rewrite key chapters of human evolution. Researchers say the fossil, Yunxian 2, represents the earliest known member of a lineage that includes the Denisovans – suggesting our species diverged from other ancient humans far earlier than previously thought.

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Italy, Spain deploy naval vessels to protect flotilla on course for Gaza

Spain and Italy say they are sending navy ships to where a flotilla of boats carrying activists seeking to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza is sailing, after the activists said they were attacked by drones near Greece.FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks to one of the activists on board, Sarah Clancy from Galway in Ireland.

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Vote-buying from Russia has doubled since last year, Moldova expert says

The EU on Thursday said Moldova was facing "an unprecedented campaign of disinformation" from Russia ahead of key parliamentary elections. Speaking on FRANCE 24, Clara Volintaru, Director of the Black Sea Trust for the German Marshall Fund of the United States, says that vote-buying from Russia has doubled since last year's presidential vote and that […]

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'Escalatorgate': Trump accuses UN of ‘triple sabotage’

In a lengthy 357-word diatribe online, Donald Trump blasted the UN for what “triple sabotage” during his address to the General Assembly, after an escalator, teleprompter and sound system malfunctions. His post has triggered a slew of conspiracy theories under the hashtag #EscalatorGate. Vedika Bahl goes through them in Truth or Fake.

Vedika BAHL

Lack of intelligence on new drone flights in Denmark 'disconcerting', expert says

Denmark's military intelligence service said Thursday it had not been able to identify who was behind a series of drone flights over the country's airports that triggered security fears. Speaking on FRANCE 24, Stefan Wolff, Professor of International Security at the University of Birmingham, says that 'this is very much part of Russian tactics' and […]

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Jail time for Sarkozy: Why the unprecedented sentence over Libya financing?

France's former leader Nicolas Sarkozy sentenced to five years for his part in the illegal financing of his 2007 campaign by Muammar Ghaddafi's Libya. He'll do time... even during his appeal. That's on top of his electronic bracelet he wore in a seperate case of eavesdropping on magistrates. "I'm innocent," insists the conservative leader...

François PICARD

'Unless the UN is reformed, its own survival is at stake,' Kenya’s Ruto says

In an interview with FRANCE 24 on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, Kenyan President William Ruto warned that “unless the UN is reformed, its own survival is at stake" and called for changes to the UN Security Council and international financial architecture. On Haiti, he said Kenya had “achieved some […]

Marc PERELMAN

Trump urges Turkey's Erdogan to stop buying Russian oil in White House meeting

US President Donald Trump on Thursday urged his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan to stop buying Russian oil over the war in Ukraine as the two leaders met at the White House. Trump signalled willingness to revive Turkey’s suspended F-35 deal and lift sanctions linked to Ankara’s purchase of Russian missile systems.

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The 4th edition of the ABK6 Cognac Artist Collection honors the artist Audrey Sedano, from Angoulême

Be ready for the 2024 Dragon New Year, with a limited edition VSOP Cognac imagined by ABK6

Spend one night or more in the Château du Rivau, a medieval Loire Valley castle-hotel between history, art and gastronomy

A gastronomic tour in Troyes with the Maison Maury, the Prunelle, the Maison Caffet, the BAM and Le Jardin restaurants, while staying at the Hotel De La Poste!

Have a stay in the Ker Moor Hotel in Saint-Quay-Portrieux, on the way to Saint-Brieuc and its amazing Maison Saint-Yves

From the Beauport Abbey, passing by the GwinZegal art center, until La Roche Jagu castle, discover the Côtes d’Armor through Les Minutes Bleues festival

Take some good time in Alsace at Le Parc Hôtel Obernai and its Yonaguni Spa, bordered by the Route des Vins

ABK6 Cognac House initiates its new selection of Bordeaux Family Estate wines, with Rolland & Associés

La Belle Vie hotel & restaurant opens a new culinary chapter in Saint-Hilaire-d’Ozilhan, not far from Nos Jours Heureux Festival

The 2025 edition of the New Well Festival in Paris gets unveiled, with Zested, Act of Caring, Astaxin, Green Keratin, Clarté, Maravilla and Insentials Laboratories

Whamisa displays natural and fermented cosmetics, ready to layer, from Korea

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