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ECOWAS military chiefs begin talks on response to Niger coup

West African military chiefs began talks in Ghana on Thursday to discuss a possible armed intervention to reverse the coup in Niger. The African Union has rejected the idea of a military intervention, as have several regional capitals. The junta said it is open to talks but has been holding…

France 24 · Aug 17, 2023

Wish you weren’t here! How tourists are ruining the world’s greatest destinations

Overtourism has long been a problem – and besieged cities are fighting back. But can angry locals stop the tide of stag parties, ‘anus burners’, noise and graffiti?

The Guardian - UK · Aug 17, 2023

Triathlon test for Paris Olympics to go ahead in Seine river

Organizers of a triathlon event ahead of next year’s Paris Olympics said Wednesday that conditions have been met for athletes to swim in the River Seine in the coming days, after a previous test had to be cancelled earlier this month due to bad water quality.

France 24 · Aug 16, 2023

At Home with the Furys review: There’s a breakout star in boxing’s first family

Boxer Tyson Fury and his family let the cameras into their Morecambe mansion for a new fly-on-the-wall series, and it’s not heavyweight champ who is the breakout star

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2023

Russia targets Ukrainian grain depots as ship leaves Black Sea port of Odesa

Russian drones pounded grain storage facilities and ports along the Danube River as a loaded container ship set sail along a temporary shipping corridor established by Ukraine. Earlier, Kyiv said its forces had entrenched themselves on the outskirts of Urozhaine after recapturing the settlement in the eastern Donetsk region from…

France 24 · Aug 16, 2023

Tommy Fury announces plans to conquer Hollywood after boxing retirement: ‘I’ve made my mind up’

‘I don’t want to do serious acting. I just wanna do horror films,’ boxer clarified

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2023

American tourist in Paris reveals how she ‘accidentally’ spent $100 on ‘disgusting’ breakfast

‘Disgusting. Zero out of 10’

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2023

Madonna’s world tour to kick off in London after star recovers from illness

A ‘serious bacterial infection’ led to the singer spending several days in ICU

Evening Standard · Aug 15, 2023

Madonna announces rescheduled Celebration tour dates

Celebration tour will now begin with four sold-out shows in London

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2023

‘Fed up with airports’: Long-distance trains take on air travel in Europe

New long-distance train connections are providing an alternative to air travel between European countries, and demand for this environmentally friendly mode of transport is soaring. But there is still plenty of room for improvement on the tracks.

France 24 · Aug 15, 2023