UNCOVERED: 22 | History Defined

Vietnam’s micro-apartments are a godsend for the poor – and a deadly risk

An apartment block fire that killed 56 people last year has highlighted the dangers of Vietnam’s tiny urban dwellings.

Al Jazeera · Apr 12, 2024

South Korean Parliamentary Election Indicates Defeat For President Yoon Suk Yeol

Initial exit polls indicate that President Yoon's party and its affiliates may secure no more than 105 seats out of the 300-seat National Assembly.

International Business Times · Apr 10, 2024

South Korea holds parliamentary elections: All you need to know

About 44 million people are able to vote in closely fought election seen as a test of President Yoon Suk-yeol.

Al Jazeera · Apr 9, 2024

‘Over my dead body’, say Gambian mothers amid efforts to lift FGM ban

As politicians work to repeal anti-female circumcision law, women stand firm to shield the next generation of girls.

Al Jazeera · Mar 28, 2024

'Unprofessional, dirty and wild': French lawmakers vote to outlaw hair discrimination

Those sporting Afro-styled hair, blonde or ginger hair, dreads, braids or even balding heads could gain new protections in France, where a bill outlawing discrimination based on hair texture, length, colour or style cleared a first hurdle in the French parliament on Thursday. While some argue the law is unnecessary,…

France 24 · Mar 27, 2024

South Africa's ANC and DA look at coalition deal as elections loom

South Africans will go to polls on Friday 29 May to elect a new National Assembly, which will then choose the next president. The ruling African National Congress (ANC) is betting on retaining its parliamentary majority but faces the biggest challenge since it came to power in 1994.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 27, 2024

French budget deficit widens but government promises no tax hike

France's budget deficit widened more than forecast in 2023, official figures showed Tuesday, undermining President Emmanuel Macron's pledge to bring national finances back on track within the next four years.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 26, 2024

French Senate rejects EU-Canada free trade agreement

French senators have voted by a large majority against the ratification of the free trade deal between the European Union and Canada known as Ceta. In a blow to French President Emmanuel Macron, the rejection follows weeks of protests by farmers opposed to such liberal trade policies.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 22, 2024

The military’s continuing hold over Pakistan

Pakistan's election drama ends with Shehbaz Sharif as Prime Minister, raising concerns about military interference and political instability.

The Hindu · Mar 17, 2024

France a step closer to compensating victims of past anti-gay laws

France's LGBTQ+ activists have welcomed a decision by the National Assembly to approve a bill compensating people convicted of the "offence of homosexuality" between 1942 and 1982. Up to 400 victims could be eligible for reparations under the draft law, which must now be examined by the Senate.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 11, 2024