Deep freeze in Texas: Millions without power, 21 dead in historic snowstorms

Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YouTubeEN FRANCE 24 live news stream: all the latest news 24/7 https://f24.my/YTliveEN … At least 21 people have died in #winter #storms that have…

Report: Steelers Part Ways With Player Engagement Coordinator Terry Cousin

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Player Engagement Coordinator Terry Cousin have reportedly parted ways, according to NFL Network’s Aditi Kinkhabwala. The #Steelers have parted ways w/ Player Engagement Coordinator Terry Cousin,…

Mars landings that did (and didn’t) go to plan – BBC News

There will be two attempts to land on Mars in 2021 – by Nasa and the China National Space Administration. Nasa’s Perseverance is scheduled to touch down on the Martian…

“It’s frozen inside”: Winter storm hits Texas – BBC News

A winter storm in the US has brought deadly freezing winds, ice and snow to many regions that rarely see such frigid conditions. In Texas a state of emergency was…

Myanmar coup: Protesters stage ‘broken down’ car demonstration to block military

Parked cars with open bonnets blocked roads in downtown #Yangon on Wednesday in the latest innovative twist to protests against the military takeover of #Myanmar. The gridlock was part of…

Mars: Nasa’s Perseverance rover set for treacherous landing in search of life on red planet

Nasa is on tenterhooks as its Perseverance rover prepares to go through "seven minutes of terror" which will see it attempt the most treacherous landing yet on Mars. Read more on…

G5 Sahel summit: Leaders agree to step up counterterrorism efforts

Leaders from five West African nations and #France agreed Tuesday to step up the fight against Islamic extremists in the #Sahel region by deploying a new battalion from #Chad, maintaining…

Coronavirus pandemic: French hospitals in crisis mode amid variant surge

#France’s Health Ministry has asked regional health agencies and #hospitals to enter "#crisis organisation" to prepare for a possible surge in #coronavirus cases as a result of highly contagious variants.…

Central African Republic ex-football boss and ‘Rambo’ mililiaman deny war crimes at ICC

A former top #CentralAfricanRepublic football official and a militiaman nicknamed Rambo pleaded not guilty to war #crimes charges as their trial began on Tuesday at the International Criminal Court. #ICC…

Baguettes, a wine festival and Paris rooftops vie for a spot on UNESCO heritage list

French #baguettes, the grey zinc #rooftops of #Paris and the #wine festival in Arbois are all competing this year for a place on the #UNESCO heritage list. French Culture Minister…

Why are farmers protesting in India? – BBC Newsnight

Since November 2020, thousands of farmers have been on strike protesting new laws they fear will drive them out of business. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog Farmers and their families have…

Dutch PM says curfew needed despite legal order to drop it

Dutch Prime Minister Mark #Rutte called on the country to respect a night-time #curfew, saying it was still needed to fight the #pandemic despite a court ruling earlier on Tuesday…

France rules out immediate troop cuts in Sahel

Eight years after #France launched a military operation in Mali, the mission has expanded while the insecurity in the #Sahel region has increased. But at the 2021 #G5 Sahel summit…

Myanmar’s Suu Kyi faces new charge as crackdown intensifies

Police in #Myanmar filed a new charge against ousted leader Aung San #SuuKyi, her lawyer said Tuesday, in a move that may allow her to be held indefinitely without #trial…

REPLAY: Macron says no ‘immediate’ reduction of France’s Sahel force

#REPLAY – President Emmanuel #Macron said Tuesday there would be no "immediate" reduction in the 5,100 French troops supporting #Sahel nations fighting an Islamist insurgency. "Changes that are likely to…