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A new Guinness World Record shows how Ukraine's anti-Shahed interceptor drones have room to fly even faster

Interceptor drones, such as this one, often feature a dome-shaped head and four propellers. AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka A pair of YouTubers in South Africa has set a record speed of 408 mph with their ...

3dBusiness InsiderTechnologyImpact

'Europe can, too, weaponise the economy and the single market', expert says

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Grégoire Roos, Director of Europe, Russia and Eurasia programme at Chatham House, says that there is a 'convergence in messaging to Donald Trump' among EU leaders,...

2dFrance 24PoliticsImpact

China’s commercial space sector soars with 50 launches in 2025

China’s commercial space sector logged 50 launches last year – more than half of the country’s total – underscoring the growing role of private players alongside the state-led space programme, with Be...

4dSouth China Morning PostTechnologyImpact

'Focus on petrol: Trump never talked about democracy nor the Venezuelan people'

François Picard welcomes Venezuelan author Vicente Ulive‑Schnell who offers a thoughtful assessment of recent geopolitical developments in Venezuela, following the US military operation, and the reali...

Jan 16France 24PoliticsImpact

Gaza: Hypothermia kills 5 as blockade hinders aid

Despite the ceasefire, conditions in Gaza remain perilous for many residents, with UNICEF reporting that more than 100 children have been killed by military action since the truce began. Large numbers...

Jan 14France 24world_newsImpact

Honduras rejects ‘illegal’ recount order of vote won by Trump-backed Nasry Asfura

Honduras electoral authorities rejected on Monday an order by the outgoing president to recount November’s election won by Trump-backed candidate Nasry Asfura. Asfura, a conservative businessman, was ...

Jan 13South China Morning PostPoliticsImpact

US tightens military posture near Iran

As the United States maintains pressure and threats against Iran, the Islamic Republic has warned that “any attack against it will be considered a total war.” Some airlines subsequently announced the ...

15hFrance 24PoliticsImpact

US and Canada drift apart on China as Ottawa rethinks Beijing ties

Look for the US and Canada to move farther apart on China policy, even in areas where they were previously aligned, analysts say, days after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a multifacete...

2dSouth China Morning PostPoliticsImpact

EU leaders divided on Greenland crisis narrative as they weigh anti-coercion instrument preparations

Did Trump back down because Europe was tough, or was it because of Europe's willingness to negotiate? FRANCE 24's Brussels correspondent Dave Keating explains that 'EU leaders are not in agreement abo...

2dFrance 24PoliticsImpact

Former Sudanese PM Hamdok speaks on FRANCE 24

Sudan's army has reportedly received and is considering a new proposal from the United States and Saudi Arabia for a truce with its rival paramilitary. FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks with former Sudanes...

3dFrance 24PoliticsImpact

Mercosur delayed by two years as MEPs refer it to top EU court

European Union lawmakers on January 21 to hold up ratification of a major free trade agreement with the Mercosur group of South American countries over concerns about the legality of the deal. The dea...

3dFrance 24PoliticsImpact

Chinese rivals to Musk’s Starlink wrestle with rocket constraints

Four Chinese groups are racing to build global satellite communications infrastructure to challenge the considerable head start made by US tech billionaire Elon Musk’s Starlink. The two leaders for Ch...

4dSouth China Morning PostTechnologyImpact

'Most Iranians realise that any US military action puts a further target on their backs'

Iran's top judge hinted at fast trials and executions for those who were detained in nationwide protests against the country's theocracy, Rochelle Ferguson Bouyahi welcomes Scott Lucas, Professor of A...

Jan 14France 24PoliticsImpact

Chinese short-video giant Kuaishou taps global debt market with US dollar, yuan bonds

Chinese short-video platform Kuaishou Technology is pitching its debut offshore bond sale to professional investors, joining a wave of domestic tech companies raising funds in the global debt market. ...

Jan 14South China Morning PosteconomicsImpact

China, Canada poised to reset trade ties after Trump’s tariffs force rethink

Canada and China appear ready to kick-start trade talks after years of strained relations, with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to Beijing this week coinciding with both countries question...

Jan 13South China Morning PostPoliticsImpact

How a K-pop post sparked South Korea’s viral ‘dujjonku’ cookie obsession

In the predawn cold of a northern Seoul neighbourhood, hundreds of people line the street in padded coats, stamping their feet to keep warm. Adults, students and young children wait patiently for the ...

2dSouth China Morning PostlifestyleImpact

China to set GDP growth range, providing policy flexibility in 2026: sources

China’s government is likely to set this year’s economic growth target in a range between 4.5 per cent and 5 per cent, according to three sources briefed on the matter. Such a target would indicate a ...

2dSouth China Morning PosteconomicsImpact

'We need a stabilised, democratic Syria: Economic recovery without freedom is meaningless'

François Picard is pleased to welcome Kurdish humanitarian activist Arya Jemo amid the rapidly shifting sociopolitical and economic dynamics in Syria. Mr. Jemo shares themes of political betrayal, ter...

3dFrance 24PoliticsImpact

Trump in Davos: 'He's just like Putin, something European leaders never fully understood'

Delano D'Souza is pleased to welcome Larry Sabato, Director of the University of Virginia Center for Politics. Mr. Sabato dissects Trump’s combative unpredictable foreign policy and strained transatla...

3dFrance 24PoliticsImpact

Will Iran’s instability force China to rethink its Middle East strategy?

Iran’s streets have once again become a site of uncertainty, but this time the tremors extend far beyond its borders. Unrest that began in late December spread across multiple provinces and continued ...

4dSouth China Morning PostPoliticsImpact
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