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Former Scorpions bassist, Francis Buchholz, dies aged 71

The musician's family said he died following a battle with cancer. Buchholz played bass for the Scorpions rock band until 1992, during one of their most successful periods....

21hDeutsche WelleEntertainmentImpact

‘Playing straight into Russia’s hands’: Expert warns Trump’s Greenland push strains NATO

President Donald Trump’s pursuit of Greenland is creating a rift between the US and other NATO allies, fracturing the alliance and “playing straight into Russia’s hands,” said Jean-François Bélanger, ...

6dFrance 24PoliticsImpact

'Focus on petrol: Trump never talked about democracy nor the Venezuelan people'

François Picard welcomes Venezuelan author Vicente Ulive‑Schnell who offers a thoughtful assessment of recent geopolitical developments in Venezuela, following the US military operation, and the reali...

Jan 16France 24PoliticsImpact

'We need a stabilised, democratic Syria: Economic recovery without freedom is meaningless'

François Picard is pleased to welcome Kurdish humanitarian activist Arya Jemo amid the rapidly shifting sociopolitical and economic dynamics in Syria. Mr. Jemo shares themes of political betrayal, ter...

2dFrance 24PoliticsImpact

Laura Jadid warns 'there’s nothing legal, ethical, moral about what’s unfolding on American streets'

François Picard is pleased to welcome independent journalist Laura Jadid sharing a piercing exposé of systemic dysfunction, ethical erosion, and authoritarianism blossoming in the US. In an era marked...

21hFrance 24PoliticsImpact

Urgent appeal amid deadly crackdown: Iran Human Rights presses UN Security Council to act

François Picard welcomes Norwegian-Iranian neuroscientist Mahmood Amiry-Moghaddam, Director of Iran Human Rights NGO. He offers a rare quantified data-driven-account of fatalities in the current Irani...

Jan 16France 24PoliticsImpact

US says Gaza truce enters phase two, after forming Palestinian committee

The United States said on Wednesday it is launching the second phase of its plan to end the Gaza war, even as key elements of the first phase - including ⁠a complete ceasefire between Israel and Hamas...

Jan 15France 24PoliticsImpact

South Korean prosecutors demand death penalty for ex-leader Yoon

South Korean prosecutors called on Tuesday for the death penalty to be handed down to former president Yoon Suk Yeol for his December 2024 declaration of martial law, which plunged the country into ch...

Jan 13France 24PoliticsImpact

Iran protests: The biggest challenge to the Islamic Republic since its founding

In addition to women’s rights protests in 2022, experts believe that the protests currently happening in Iran represent the biggest challenge to the Islamic Republic since its founding in 1979. While ...

Jan 15France 24PoliticsImpact

Hungary sets parliamentary election date

Hungary’s president announced on Tuesday that the next parliamentary election will be held on April 12th. Although the official campaign begins in a month, the race is already shaping up to be the mos...

Jan 14France 24PoliticsImpact

Jennifer Lawrence Teases and Basically Confirms Return to Hunger Games Franchise in Sunrise on the Reaping

Looks like the Kat(niss) is officially out of the bag. Jennfier Lawrence was previously reported to be joining the cast of the upcoming Hunger Games prequel film, Sunrise on the Reaping — but now, the...

Jan 13IGNEntertainment

I went from fine dining to owning a fast-casual chain. Here are 4 misconceptions about the restaurant business.

Hady Kfoury NAYA Hady Kfoury grew Naya from a single restaurant to a fast-casual chain with more than 40 locations. Kfoury's experience has shown him there are several common misconceptions about the ...

4dBusiness Insiderlifestyle

44 celebrities you probably didn't know were Aquarians

Harry Styles is one of many Aquarius celebrities. Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty Images Aquarians are born between January 20 and February 18. Kerry Washington, Isla Fisher, and Harry Styles are al...

2dBusiness InsiderEntertainmentImpact

The Third Harry Potter Full-Cast Audiobook Is Now Available

Audible's new Harry Potter full-cast audiobook series has already received its third entry. This new form of the Harry Potter books kicked off back in November 2025 with a unique interpretation of The...

Jan 13IGNEntertainmentImpact

'I Would've Been Miserable 20 Years Ago Trying to Do That Job' — Matt Damon Says He's 'Still Kind of Unpacking' the 'Profound Effect' Filming The Odyssey Had on Him

Matt Damon has discussed how tough it was filming Christopher Nolan’s next epic, The Odyssey , which he said had a “profound” effect on him. The Odyssey, written and directed by Nolan and due out July...

3dIGNEntertainmentImpact

Vintage photos show American life under Trump's tariff hero, William McKinley

The turn of the century saw a rise in labor movements as industry grew largely unregulated. Bettmann/Getty Images Trump has credited a 19th-century US president for inspiring his aggressive approach t...

1dBusiness InsiderPoliticsImpact

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