Putin using Trump ties as 'legitimisation' in Russia, exiled opponent Khodorkovsky says

FRANCE 24 spoke to exiled Russian opponent Mikhail Khodorkovsky, who was jailed for a decade until he was pardoned by President Vladimir Putin in 2013. Over the past few weeks, …

Source: France 24

Father of African cinema, Souleymane Cissé, dies at age 84

Malian filmmaker Souleymane Cissé, a pioneer of African cinema with a career spanning 50 years, has died at age 84. Story by Charlotte Hughes, Alexandra Quarini and Florence Gaillard.

Source: France 24

EU trade chief says ready to discuss deals with US, but will respond to unilateral action

The EU's trade chief has said the bloc was interested in having trade deals with the United States, but would react swiftly if the US went ahead with unilateral tariff …

Source: France 24

The 31 Best Movies on Max (aka HBO Max) Right Now (February 2025)

We Live in Time, Blue Velvet, and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Max this month.

Source: Wired

US sanctions Rwanda minister over DRC fighting

Rwanda is facing international backlash for allegedly backing M23 rebels in DR Congo, an accusation it denies.

Source: Al Jazeera

DR Congo : UN warns of regional conflict, as M23 advances in strategic zones

The M23 armed group is advancing on "strategic zones" in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo after taking two key cities, the United Nations warned, underscoring the threat of a regional …

Source: France 24

FirstFT: US opposes language on ‘Russian aggression’ in G7 statement on Ukraine

Also in today’s newsletter, Alibaba to ‘aggressively’ invest in AI, and Hong Kong’s low-tax appeal threatened by property slowdown

Source: Financial Times

Amid war of words, Trump envoy meets Ukraine’s Zelensky

President Donald Trump’s promotion of Russia’s narrative has caused worry in Europe that the United States is redrawing its long-standing alliances.

Source: Washington Post

Spain’s ex-football chief Luis Rubiales found guilty of sexual assault

Rubialies found guilty of sexually assaulting footballer Jenni Hermoso by forcibly kissing her and ordered to pay fine.

Source: Al Jazeera

Nearly 500 cat figurines stolen from Gordon Ramsay’s London restaurant

By Ramsay’s own estimate, he has lost more than £2,000 during one week in stolen maneki-neko cat models

Nearly 500 cat figurines were stolen in one week from Gordon Ramsay’s …

Source: The Guardian

UK accusers of influencer Tate urge US to stay away from case

Four British women who have accused notorious influencer Andrew Tate of rape they were "concerned" by reports the US government was petitioning Romania to ease his travel restrictions. Story by …

Source: France 24

Former leader of Reform UK in Wales charged with bribery offences

Nathan Gill to appear at magistrates court after investigation led by Met counter-terrorism command

Nathan Gill, the former leader of Reform UK in Wales, has been charged with nine bribery …

Source: The Guardian