After nearly 1,000 years, the Bayeux Tapestry has returned to the UK for a year-long exhibition at the British Museum. Its highly secretive and carefully controlled journey involved police escorts, a specially designed case and strict conditions to protect the…
Israel’s parliament voted on 29 June 2026 to recognise the 1915 Armenian genocide, breaking with decades of official reticence on the issue. RFI spoke to three regional experts to unpack the politics behind the vote and its fallout: Gerald Steinberg,…
Donald Trump’s promise to let Ukraine manufacture Patriot air defence systems could strengthen Kyiv’s capabilities in the long term, but experts warn it will not solve the country’s immediate battlefield needs. Building production lines, training workers and securing supplies could…
On this week’s edition of Access Asia, we bring you a report from Japan, where visa fees have been increased for foreign nationals applying for permanent residency. The government is also considering introducing a language requirement. While Japan needs foreign…
Morocco struggled to show much danger in the first half and spent most of the time in a low block to try to counter the French onslaught. Mbappé won a penalty in the 28th minute after being fouled by Manchester…
As another intense heatwave sweeps across France, residents are staying indoors, flocking to canals and rivers, or even leaving their homes in search of cooler places. With temperatures reaching 41.1°C in Lodève and almost the entire country under heat alerts,…
Following fresh US strikes during the funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran stepped up pressure by targeting US allies and threatening American bases across the region in an effort to force Washington back to the negotiating table. According to…
France face Morocco for a place in the World Cup semi-finals, with Les Bleus starting as favourites but expecting a tough test from Achraf Hakimi and his teammates. France 24 speaks to The Peninsula Qatar’s Victor Bolorunduro about the key…
Millions of mourners have taken part in six days of funeral ceremonies for Iran’s former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, chanting anti-US and anti-Israel slogans as the country commemorates the leader killed in US-Israeli strikes in late February. Even as…
France booked their place in a third consecutive FIFA World Cup semi-final with a 2-0 win over Morocco, filling the nation with pride as Les Bleus moved one step closer to glory and set up a last-four clash with either…