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French Jews speak out amid rising anti-Semitism

Since the October 7 Hamas attack and Israel's crushing response in the Gaza Strip, more than 1,500 anti-Semitic acts have been recorded in France – three times as many as in the whole of 2022. For many French Jews, this outpouring of hatred has awakened a feeling of vulnerability. We…

France 24 · Dec 19, 2023

Israel-Hamas war: Activists work to prevent tensions from spilling over to France

France has both the largest Muslim and Jewish communities in Europe. With the war in Gaza now in its third month, authorities are keen to prevent tensions from spilling over. There has already been a significant surge in anti-Semitic incidents and some French Jews fear for their safety. Another concern…

France 24 · Dec 11, 2023

How carting, cutting and installing stone benchtops left Kevin living a nightmare

Kevin Badenoch, 50, has worked as a stonemason for over 18 years. He now suffers from two permanent and debilitating health conditions.

The New Daily · May 21, 2023

Drug boss who lived lavish lifestyle will have designer clothes sold off by police

Jonathan Walsh, 34, ran a huge drugs trafficking operation, peddling cannabis and amphetamine from Greater Manchester to Nottinghamshire. His girlfriend Jodie Bowie, 32, similarly enjoyed a luxury lifestyle

Daily Mirror · Oct 26, 2022

Drugs kingpin who led lavish lifestyle with girlfriend will have designer clothes sold off

Jonathan Walsh and Jodie Bowie's operation included trafficking and selling in Nottinghamshire

Nottingham Post · Oct 26, 2022

Drugs boss who made almost £750,000 and led lavish lifestyle with his girlfriend will have designer clothes sold off

Jonathan Walsh and his Jodie Bowie 'decked out their house in lavish decor'

Manchester Evening News · Oct 26, 2022

War in Ukraine: Meet the Russians who have chosen exile in France

Since a partial mobilisation was announced in Russia on September 21, some 260,000 Russians have fled their country to avoid being called up to fight in Ukraine, according to the Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta. But many had already gone into exile since the beginning of the conflict on February 24.…

France 24 · Oct 3, 2022

Workers diagnosed with silicosis after being exposed to silica dust are calling for urgent action

More than 500 stonemasons have been diagnosed with silicosis nationally, but experts say it's 'likely just the tip of the iceberg', with miners, quarry workers and others in the construction industry at risk.

ABC News · Jun 19, 2022

Kyiv regains ground in Kherson after strengthening positions around the city

While Russian forces are fighting a merciless battle to take the Donbas, Kiev is strengthening its positions in other parts of the country. This is illustrated in the north of Kherson, the city taken by Moscow at the beginning of its invasion of Ukraine. Our reporters Jonathan Walsh and Amar…

France 24 · Jun 5, 2022

‘We’re trying to go on with our lives’: Lysychansk residents endure Russian bombardment

Fighting for control of the Donbas region continues to devastate eastern Ukraine, with Russian forces pressing into Severodonetsk, the largest city still held by Ukrainian forces. The nearby city of Lysychansk is under constant bombardment. FRANCE 24's Jonathan Walsh and Amar Al-Hameedawi filed this report from Lysychansk, where they spoke…

France 24 · May 30, 2022