French prosecutors charge 4 executives over Libya, Egypt cyber-spying

#Prosecutors have charged four executives at two #French #companies accused of #aiding #Libya’s former strongman Moamer #Kadhafi and #Egyptian #authorities to #spy on opposition figures who were later #detained and…

Soccer-UEFA turn down request for ‘rainbow lights’ in Munich stadium

#UEFA have turned down a request from the #mayor of #Munich for the city’s #stadium to be lit up in #rainbowcolours for Wednesday’s #Euro2021 match between #Germany and #Hungary. Munich…

Euro 2021: England held to goalless draw by Scotland

#England drew 0-0 with #Scotland in the Wembley rain on Sunday, meaning both teams remain in the hunt for a place in the last 16. #Euro2021 Subscribe to France 24…

Democrats’ voting rights plan faces long odds in US Senate

A proposal to reform #US elections that #Democrats say is vital to protecting Americans’ #right to #vote hits the Senate floor on Tuesday, where it faces opposition from Republicans who…

Spain approves pardons for jailed Catalan separatist leaders

The Spanish government on Tuesday approved #pardons for nine #Catalan separatist leaders jailed for their role in a failed #independence bid in the region in 2017, the state broadcaster TVE…

What New York voters want from a new mayor – BBC News

With a crowded field of candidates, a new system of voting, and a city emerging from the pandemic, the race for mayor of New York City has been especially unpredictable.…

Ethiopian unity & Tigray attacks: Ethiopia’s Ambassador to France debates with Gérard Prunier

There is much disagreement on the situation in #Ethiopia and its many ethnic groups. Ethiopia’s Ambassador to France, Henok Tefarra Shawl, engages in a passionate discussion with academic, historian and…

Lgbtq+ rights: UEFA refuses to light Munich stadium in rainbow colours for Germany-Hungary match

#UEFA on Tuesday rejected plans by the city of Munich to light the Allianz Arena in #rainbow colours for the #Germany-#Hungary #Euro2021 match in support of the #LGBT community and…

Cuba says Abdala vaccine 92.28% effective against coronavirus

#Cuba said on Monday its three-shot #Abdala #vaccine against the #coronavirus had proved 92.28% effective in last-stage clinical trials. The announcement came just days after the government said another homegrown…

Euro 2021: Danemark dare to dream, Belgium put Finland on brink of exit

#Denmark made it through to the last 16 of #Euro2021 on Monday after a convincing 4-1 win over Russia which alongside #Belgium’s victory against Finland meant they finished second in…

France’s “Fête de la musique” 2021: Celebration takes place as Covid-19 restrictions ease

#France celebrates #music in all its forms with a giant street party on June 21. This year’s #FêteDeLaMusique comes a day after the government scrapped an 11:00 pm curfew, one…

Triumphant PM vows to build new Armenia after winning post-war polls

Prime Minister Nikol #Pashinyan on Monday pledged to build a new #Armenia as he feted his victory after snap parliamentary #polls following months of discontent over a humiliating military defeat…

India hits daily Covid-19 vaccination record as free shots opened to all adults

#India recorded its highest-ever daily #vaccination count on Monday as it opened up free shots to all adults. The progress with inoculations came on International Yoga Day, with Prime Minister…

‘Bring calm to the country’: Ethiopians vote in first election under Abiy Ahmed

#Ethiopia held #elections on Monday billed by the prime minister as proof of his commitment to democracy after decades of repressive rule, although voting was delayed due to #violence in…

Up to 10,000 Japanese fans at Tokyo 2020 events – BBC News

Up to 10,000 Japanese fans will be permitted at Tokyo 2020 Olympic venues, despite warnings from health bosses. Overseas spectators are already banned but organisers said domestic fans could attend…