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Brussels’ AfricaMuseum, founded to glorify a brutal project, faces demands for restitution of exquisite treasures stolen from Belgian Congo

Belgium museum wrestles with colonial past, with 40,000 objects tainted with violence

In today's edition of Destination Paris, we focus on the final stages preparations of the opening ceremony. Meanwhile, the Japanese gymnastic team are dealt a huge blow as their captain is forced to withdraw, and our reporters in Kenya follow marathon hopeful Rosemary Wanjiru.

'A great combination of creativity': Paris organisers confident a week before the Games

The 30-year-old, who was a member of the silver medal-winning team three years ago in Tokyo, recently broke the ring finger on his right hand, plunging his bid to compete at a third Olympics into doubt. Doctors advised him to put it in a cast and let it recover or...

Australia hockey player amputates part of finger for Olympics

As the 2024 Olympics will begin in Paris on Friday, many French businesses were hoping the event would bring a boom. For some, however, located in the very center of the city, revenues are dropping ahead of the event because of security restrictions. Story by France 2 and FRANCE 24's Siobhán Silke.

Some French businesses' revenues are dropping ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics

This enthralling, cinematic study of the occupation and recapture of the French capital reads like an epic thriller

Paris ’44: The Shame and the Glory by Patrick Bishop review – a gripping account of the City of Light’s liberation

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Before the establishment of the British Colonies in North America, slavery was practiced in the New World by the European colonizers and Native American Indian tribes. Spanish slavery started in the West Indies, and the island of Hispaniola played an important role in its expansion. Origins of European Slavery in...

Slavery in the British Colonies

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

What makes a leader truly evil? Is it their ruthless ambition, their disregard for human life, or the sheer scale of their atrocities? History has seen its fair share of leaders whose actions have left indelible marks of horror and suffering. From ancient tyrants to modern dictators, these figures have wielded power with devastating consequences. This list delves into the lives and deeds of 24 of the most malevolent leaders ever to have walked the earth. Prepare to be both fascinated and horrified as we explore the dark legacies of these infamous individuals.

24 Most Evil Leaders In History

Did you know the Abbasid Caliphate was one of history's most influential Islamic empires? Spanning from the mid-8th to the 13th century, this empire left a lasting legacy on the modern world. From its capital in Baghdad, the Abbasid Caliphate became a center for learning, culture, and science, contributing significantly to the Golden Age of Islam. Its rulers were known for their patronage of scholars, which led to advancements in various fields such as mathematics, astronomy, medicine, and literature. In this introduction, we'll uncover 40 fascinating facts about the Abbasid Caliphate, shedding light on its achievements, challenges, and the impact it had on subsequent generations. Get ready to be amazed by the rich history and enduring influence of this remarkable empire.

40 Facts About Abbasid Caliphate

Business Insider

China's tech firms issued warnings about anti-Japan posts after a 55-year-old Chinese woman died trying to protect a Japanese mother and her son.

It took a messy school bus stabbing for China to finally do something about extreme nationalism on social media

The Forward

If J.D. Vance, the Republican party’s freshly nominated vice-presidential candidate, had been chosen for the position in Yiddish, a lot of people would be shaking (and scratching) their heads, given that his last name in Yiddish — vants — means “bedbug.” Though the phrase “does anyone know the Yiddish for bedbug” is trending online now,...

Why are Yiddish speakers talking about JD Vance and bedbugs?

Several vehicles in northwestern Shaanxi province plunged into a swollen river late Friday after a bridge collapsed, with at least 12 people killed and over 30 missing, state news agency Xinhua reported. Initial investigations indicated that 17 cars and eight trucks had fallen into the river in the city of...

Flash floods across China kill at least 20, dozens missing

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Victor Noir was killed by a Bonaparte. These days, he’s more famous for something else.

There’s the Rub: How One Murder Victim’s Risqué Grave Became a French Fertility Icon

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The legacy of slavery is alive and well in the United States, but efforts to trace its exact impact can often be complicated and difficult. One man’s attempts to learn about his own family, including his enslaved ancestors, has unearthed a surprising connection to one of the country’s most prominent political families.

Man Discovers Bush Family’s Ancestors Enslaved His Ancestors

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In the United States, wealthy individuals lead lives that can be quite distinct from their affluent counterparts in other countries. While money may seem universal, the way it is spent, invested, and enjoyed can vary greatly depending on where you are in the world. From lavish spending on certain items to philanthropic endeavors and business practices, the lifestyles of rich Americans offer a glimpse into the diversity of global wealth.

12 Things That Rich People in the U.S. Do, but Rich People in Other Countries Don't

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Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

The legend of the Pied Piper of Hamelin, the colorful figure who seduces rats out of a town with his music, then the town’s children, is known to many around the world. Not many know, however, that the legend probably has a dark basis in reality. Below are some fascinating facts about the historic origins of that tale and other folklore and mythology from around the world.

Legend of the Pied Piper’s Dark Origins, and Other Historic Folklore

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Bruno Mussolini was the second acknowledged son of Italian dictator Benito Mussolini and his wife, Rachele. He was a decorated and experienced pilot, but his life was cut short in 1941 when he was just 23 years old. His death had a significant impact on his father, Benito Mussolini. Bruno Mussolini was born on August 22, 1918, in Milan, Italy. During the time of his birth, his father Benito Mussolini was the editor of Il Popolo d'Italia ("The People of Italy") newspaper. In 1919, Bruno caught a severe case of diphtheria. According to Rachele Mussolini, Bruno's sickness greatly affected Benito Mussolini "far more than any political success or defeat." Benito and Rachele Mussolini would spend days at Bruno's bedside watching for the faintest sign that his health was improving. When the physicians finally told Rachele and Benito that their son was out of danger, Benito's eyes "filled with tears of joy." This clean bill of health didn't last long for young Bruno, however, as he suffered a bronchial complaint just as he was getting over his diphtheria. By the time he got over his bronchial complaint, two-year-old Bruno's weight had dropped to only 15 pounds.

Bruno Mussolini: How His Early Death Impacted His Father

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‘Fanatical colonialist’: The uneasy legacy of the French founder of modern Olympics

The Paris-born aristocrat who founded the International Olympic Committee (IOC) at the end of the 19th century is once again proving to be a divisive figure...

‘Fanatical colonialist’: The uneasy legacy of the French founder of modern Olympics

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