AU summit: DR Congo's Tshisekedi will not attend gathering in Ethiopia

DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi will not attend the African Union summit that Ethiopia is hosting this weekend (15-16 February). Désiré Assogbavi, political analyst, was our guest.

Source: France 24

What does US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement mean for the climate?

With Donald Trump back in the White House, the world is bracing for another all-out attack on environmental policies. Among his first targets was the Paris climate pact.

Source: Deutsche Welle

WWF helping facilitate trade in polar bear fur, investigation reveals

Wildlife charity backs policy of exploitation of small number of some endangered species for economic purposes – such as trophy hunting

The wildlife charity WWF has been working to support …

Source: The Guardian

How EU wants to change AI, big tech image amid US pressure

The EU has long been seen as more of a regulator and less of an innovator regarding artificial intelligence and technology. As the Trump administration criticizes tech rules, the bloc …

Source: Deutsche Welle

New Olympics boss could change trans athlete rules

Seven candidates are vying to be elected as IOC president in March. After controversies at the 2024 Olympics, a new president could shape the future for athletes who don't conform …

Source: Deutsche Welle

American among 3 hostages released from Gaza in latest ceasefire exchange

The Hamas terror group released another three hostages from Gaza early this morning. Among them was American-Israeli Sagui Dekel Chen. Palestinian prisoners are set to be released from Israeli prisons …

Source: CBS News

Tennis world number one Jannik Sinner banned for three months after doping scandal

World number one tennis player Jannik Sinner agreed to a three-month ban from tennis on Saturday, bringing an end to a doping scandal that has dogged the Italian tennis player …

Source: France 24

India: 10 Maha Kumbh devotees killed in car crash

Ten people on their way to India's Maha Kumbh Mela were killed and 19 others were injured after a car collided with a bus.

Source: Deutsche Welle

How renewables boom could mitigate global climate change

Renewable energy already generates one-third of the world's electricity, with China leading the pack. Is the momentum enough to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels?

Source: Deutsche Welle

LA wildfires: Did climate change make them worse?

The extremely hot, dry and windy conditions that drove the destructive LA fires were likely due to global heating, a new weather attribution study has found. Hotter temperatures will further …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Russia detains US traveler with cannabis-laced gummies

The news follows the release of US teacher Marc Fogel earlier this week, who had been serving a 14-year sentence in Russia for carrying medically prescribed marijuana.

Source: Deutsche Welle

Valentine's Day: Invasive bugs and toxic pesticides hurt Kenya rose exports

The red rose: a token of love for many, and for Kenya, a major economic sector. More than a third of Kenya's flower exports where the roses, in particular, are …

Source: France 24