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Twenty-five years after the launch of the Kimberley Process aimed at eradicating the blood diamond trade in Sierra Leone, questions remain about the true transformation of the industry. Once accused of funding civil war, the diamond sector claims to have taken an ethical turn. France 24 explores the impact of this change and the current role of diamonds in the country's development.
On October 9, 2026, a demonstration in Barcelona paid tribute to Maricarmen Abascal, a retired Madrid woman evicted from her home. Her case sparked outrage and made her an icon of the housing crisis. Protesters blame real estate lobbies for her death.
In the Central African Republic, efforts to combat Ebola are hindered by gaps in health surveillance at the border with the DRC, especially in Zemio where controls are often absent and unofficial crossings frequent.
The High School Union and Student Union, supported by education unions, call for new protests Thursday demanding 250,000 additional university places and the end of Parcoursup selection. The government seeks to ease the crisis.
French astronaut Sophie Adenot has started her return to Earth after eight months aboard the International Space Station. Olivier Sanguy details the extreme conditions and physical challenges astronauts face during atmospheric re-entry.
This summer in Homs, Syria, multiple concerts by singers accused of supporting Bashar al-Assad's regime were canceled following residents' protests. The locals tore down promotional posters, condemning the artists' past regime links. One singer issued a public apology.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is visiting Berlin to meet German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Discussions focus on European security, the situation in Ukraine, economic cooperation, and a direct rail link between London and Berlin.
French astronaut Sophie Adenot departs the International Space Station after 235 days, a European record, for a return to Earth scheduled on October 8 off the coast of California.
Maricarmen Abascal, 87, evicted from her home, became a symbol of Spain's housing crisis. Her death sparked massive tribute and renewed anger against real estate speculation. Protesters demand rent control. This movement may impact the November 29 snap elections.
Eritrean troops have recently been deployed around Adigrat in northern Tigray, Ethiopia, near the Eritrean border. Simultaneously, Ethiopian forces seem to be heading toward the same border amid escalating tensions, according to multiple sources cited by France 24.
Margaret Hamilton, American engineer and computer scientist, died on September 30 at age 90. She developed the Apollo program's critical computer system for the U.S. lunar mission.
On Thursday, high school student mobilization in France enters Act IV with increased participation and new schools joining nationwide. Students maintain their demands after an unsatisfactory government meeting Wednesday evening.
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