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'There's clearly a marketplace for Russian in Africa - but it's not about institution building'

Oliver Farry is pleased to welcome Alex Vines, Africa Program Director at the European Council on Foreign Relations. He takes us through Russia's African paradox involving diplomatic Influence, security dependence and the politics of multipolarity. Moscow is gaining diplomatic traction across the continent even as its security partnerships, information operations and recruitment practices raise troubling questions about sovereignty, accountability and the human costs of geopolitical competition. For Vines, the participation of 48 African countries and 22 heads of state and government in the la

Entertainment

Jamie Dornan Says There’s ‘Pressure’ to Taking Over Aragorn Role in ‘Lord of the Rings: Hunt for Gollum’: I’m Not ‘Trying to Outdo’ Viggo Mortensen

Jamie Dornan is stepping into the shoes of Aragorn in “The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum,” after the hero was famously played by Viggo Mortensen in the original “LOTR” trilogy. Dornan spoke to L’Officiel (translated by Slash Film) about taking on the role and playing a younger version in the prequel. “There’s […]

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Ukraine: Melania Trump-brokered local ceasefire holds for second day

There ​have been ​no breaches of the US-brokered local ceasefire ​around ‌the ⁠Russian-occupied town of Oleshky ‌in southern Ukraine during its first 30 hours, ​Ukraine's human rights ‌ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets said on ‌Wednesday. A ceasefire has ​been agreed until November 1 to ​allow residents of ​the frontline ​town – who had ​been unable to leave amid near-uninhabitable conditions – to evacuate.

Politics

Israel election: There's no clear winner

The path ahead remains uncertain in the Knesset in Jerusalem, as the Central Elections Committee continues to count the votes. With more than 60% of ballots tallied, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s camp is narrowly ahead of the opposition, but still short of a clear majority. These are still partial results and could change, meaning no clear winner has emerged so far. Both leading candidates for the prime minister’s office traded barbs in their respective speeches after polls closed. Antonia Kerrigan reports.

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Africa's Ebola outbreak tops 10,000 cases, mainly in DR Congo

Africa's outbreak of the Ebola virus has passed more than 10,000 cases, health authorities said Tuesday, with the vast majority located in Democratic Republic of Congo. There are currently no approved vaccines for the rare Bundibugyo species of Ebola driving the current infections.

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France: Some clashes erupted at end of protests

There were some clashes on Saturday, mainly in major cities and as demonstrations came to an end. French authorities say police made nearly 1,000 arrests nationwide. Here’s a report from our sister channel, France 2.

Style

Sali Hughes on beauty: cream blush sticks for every skin type

With new shades and formulations, the latest cream blush sticks are eminently wearable There’s something so irresistible about cream blush sticks. The fact that one can scribble on and smoosh in the instant appearance of good health makes sticks a practical handbag essential that ticks off both lips and cheeks. Whereas previous incarnations were broadly samey and could mostly be differentiated by colour alone, the new crop includes a formulation for any skin type – even oily. Continue reading...

Politics

US midterms elections: Why data centers are becoming a key issue

With the US midterm elections just weeks away, data centers are emerging as a major political issue for both Republicans and Democrats. There are about 3,000 facilities currently operating in the country. With that number potentially doubling in the coming years, concern – and, in some cases, anger – is growing among voters. FRANCE 24's Fraser Jackson report from West Virginia.

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French student protests: 'There's been lack of investment in education for years now'

Eve Irvine is pleased to welcome Axel Berra-Vescio, French History-Geography and European section teacher in the Paris region. France's student protests are exposing what educators describe as years of structural neglect, widening educational inequalities and the cumulative consequences of controversial reforms. “We've been ignored basically about every demand we made,” Berra-Vescio says. He also condemns the police response to the demonstrations, warning that repression is unlikely to weaken a movement rooted in years of frustration over the future of public education.