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Skyrocketing grain prices to worsen global food insecurity, Rabobank warns

Rabobank warns that the Russia-Ukraine war will push grain and food prices up for at least a year, a situation compounded by India's ban on wheat exports, and dry conditions in the grain powerhouses of France and Germany.

ABC News · May 19, 2022

US Congress approves new $40 billion Ukraine aid package

The US Senate overwhelmingly approved a $40 billion infusion of military and economic aid for Ukraine and its allies on Thursday as both parties rallied behind America’s latest, and quite possibly not last, financial salvo against Russia’s invasion. Follow FRANCE 24’s liveblog for all the latest developments. All times are…

France 24 · May 19, 2022

Tom Cruise and Top Gun co-star Jennifer Connolly beam at Cannes Film Festival

The pair were all smiles as they made their appearance at the Palais des Festivals in the south of France during the premiere for their upcoming film Top Gun: Maverick

Daily Mirror · May 18, 2022

Are UK holidays cheaper than holidays abroad this summer? We compare the costs

What's cheaper this summer - a staycation or holiday abroad? We compare prices for staycation spots including Cornwall and Devon as well as Spain, Turkey, Portugal and France

Daily Mirror · May 18, 2022

Microsoft Makes Amends Post European Commission's Antitrust Complaints

Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) launched a new initiative to better assist European cloud companies hosting Microsoft products like Windows and Office 365 apps after facing flak, Bloomberg reports. Microsoft will also provide greater licensing flexibility for customers. Microsoft faced a formal inquiry from the European Commission into its alleged antitrust practices.  The commission…

Benzinga · May 18, 2022

Russia expels dozens of European diplomats in retaliatory move

Russia on Wednesday announced the expulsion of 85 French, Spanish and Italian diplomats in retaliation for moves by France to expel 41 Russians in April, in the wake of Moscow’s offensive in Ukraine.

Radio France Internationale · May 18, 2022

'Heat dome' in France delivers record May temperatures

France is set to experience record temperatures for the month of May as a "heat dome" fuelled by bursts of hot weather from the Sahara hits much of the country.

Radio France Internationale · May 18, 2022

Japan's economy shrinks amid Covid-19 curbs and rising prices

Japan's GDP fell at an annualised rate of 1 percent in the first three months of this year as the Omicron variant of the coronavirus hampered consumer spending. Rising commodity prices also weighed on businesses in the world's third-largest economy. Plus, as unemployment remains stable in France at 7.3 percent,…

France 24 · May 18, 2022

‘Arabs between Light and Darkness’…. New Book by Hashem Saleh

Dar Al Mada, Iraq, has recently released a new book entitled ‘Arabs between Light and Darkness’ by Hashem Saleh. “The human experience widens with exploration trips and scientific expeditions. I was lucky I had the chance to live in France for years and acquire more knowledge. Otherwise, my thought would…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 18, 2022

Explainer: why you don’t need to hold elected office to become PM in France

France is hurtling towards legislative elections with a new Prime Minister in charge of ensuring President Emmanuel Macron’s party keeps its majority in parliament. It’s a tricky task for the holder of the second-highest job in the land – who herself has never held elected office.

Radio France Internationale · May 18, 2022