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Biopsies collected from Kassandra Bacon 23 years ago were successfully transplanted, allowing her to give birth to her son at the age of 44.
The European External Action Service, Canada and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania withdrew their support for a conference on combating disinformation, Disinfo 2026, held in Vilnius, Lithuania, on 7 and 8 October. Several sources point to pressure from the United States.
In Tunisia, Yakine, a 15-year-old girl, was a victim of mass rape and hospitalized in a serious state. Several suspects were arrested in the neighbourhood where the events occurred, known for his drug trafficking problems, and some appeared before the courts on Wednesday, 7 October.
In Tunis, a teenage girl was reportedly kidnapped and subjected to gang rape in the Mellassine neighbourhood. Hospitalized in a state of concern, the case revives the debate on sexual violence and the protection of minors. Several suspects were detained, while further arrests were announced on 5 October. Lilia Blaise, France 24 correspondent, reviews the facts.
Several ceremonies are held this Wednesday in Israel, three years after the October 7 attacks. At dawn, mourners observed a minute of silence at sites in the south of the country that Hamas stormed in 2023. These commemorations take place in a state of heightened alert, three weeks from the parliamentary elections.
Several Anglo-Saxon and European extreme right-wing figures have seized images of violence in France linked to the mobilizations of high school students to fuel an anti-immigration discourse and denounce an alleged "civil war". Quit relaying false information.
In Senegal, the heavy rains that hit the country on Sunday caused several deaths and extensive damage. In Dakar, several families are affected. The government said it had activated a disaster relief emergency plan.
Several large cities in Senegal suffered torrential rains on Sunday. This is the case with Kaolack, Matam and Dakar and its suburbs. People died in the floods, according to the Senegalese head of state. The balance sheet is still unclear. The government said it had activated an emergency plan and measures to assist the victims. Report of our correspondents in Dakar: Simon Martin and Elimane Ndao.
The Russian authorities assured on Sunday that the health situation was "stable" in the Irkutsk region. Two days earlier, the death of a laboratory from the Anti-pest Research Institute had triggered rumours about a return of this deadly disease. Several hospitals have been quarantined while the authorities simply refer to "unknown pneumonia".
The Omani co-pilot accused of stabbing his captain on a Flydubai flight on 30 September attempted to carry out a "terrorist" attack, according to the UAE Attorney General. The man reportedly attacked the pilot with an axe in the cockpit and attempted to take control of the aircraft.
Several explosions of unknown origin were heard during the night in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, at the headquarters of the Federal Armed Forces engaged in a new conflict against anti-government groups in the north of the country. The details of Tom Canetti for France 24.
In Aubervilliers, Le Corbusier High School, students have been blocking the school for several days, supported by teachers. In particular, they denounce overloaded schedules, too many classes and heating problems. Since this morning, nearly 400 high schools would be closed, with distance courses. The details of Pauline Godart, journalist of France 24.
On Thursday Ethiopia accused neighbouring Eritrea of "hostile and belligerent acts", closed its embassy on the spot and ordered ten Eritrean diplomats to pack their bags. Asmara responded by breaking diplomatic relations. Tensions intensified in the midst of conflict in northern Ethiopia between Ethiopian army and anti-government groups. Several explosions of unknown origin were heard during the night of Wednesday to Thursday in the Ethiopian capital.
It has no timetable or mandate but has a name: the Gaza International Stabilization Force. Out of Donald Trump's head, this force is supposed to deploy in the enclave to stabilize Gaza. Several African countries expressed their readiness to participate. This is the case for Morocco, Uganda and the Somaliland separatist Republic. Burundi is also considering joining the movement. The details of our journalist Ludovic de Foucaud.
It has no timetable or mandate. But it already has a name: the Gaza International Stabilization Force. Designed by Donald Trump, this force is supposed to deploy to the Palestinian enclave to stabilize the situation. Several African countries say they are ready to participate: Morocco, Uganda, but also the separatist republic of Somaliland. Burundi, for its part, is also considering joining this movement.
The partial lifting of digital censorship began on Thursday in Venezuela, while power and opposition began a second round of negotiations. At least 188 sites, including 79 media outlets, remain blocked according to a digital rights NGO, and a former opposition mayor has been arrested.
