No, this robot wasn’t made in Burkina Faso

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has begun serving a 27-year prison sentence for his role in a coup attempt, following a ruling by Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes. This decision comes after Bolsonaro was preemptively arrested on Saturday, surprising many who doubted he would face incarceration.

Online toxic masculinity, particularly within the manosphere, is increasingly normalizing and legitimizing hatred towards women, with a growing number of young men adopting these harmful ideologies. Sharon Gaffney of FRANCE 24 discusses these trends with Mariel Barnes, an Assistant Professor at the La Follette School of Public Affairs, University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Volkswagen has announced the completion of a new R&D centre in Hebei, eastern China, enabling the company to develop new cars entirely outside Germany for the first time in its history. This move aims to strengthen its position in the world's largest auto market.

On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Vedika Bahl highlights the alarming rise of misogynistic propaganda online, challenging prevalent masculinist narratives that undermine women's rights and experiences.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Kyiv is prepared to advance with a new US-led peace framework aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict with Russia, although he highlighted the need to address certain sensitive issues with former President Donald Trump.

Protests have erupted in Shidong town, Guizhou province, China, following a local government directive mandating cremation instead of burial to conserve land resources. This unrest is part of a broader trend, with rural demonstrations increasing by 70% compared to the previous year.

In 2024, France recorded the tragic statistic of 107 women killed by their partners or ex-partners, highlighting the ongoing crisis of violence against women in the country. This alarming figure underscores the urgent need for effective measures to combat domestic violence and protect vulnerable individuals.

Brazil has launched operation 'Barricada Zero' in Rio de Janeiro, a significant police crackdown aimed at dismantling drug gangs that have long plagued the region. This operation is part of broader efforts to restore order and safety in areas heavily affected by drug-related violence.