France to ban the wearing of abayas in schools, fueling accusations of Islamophobia
France will ban schoolchildren from wearing abayas ahead of the upcoming academic year, the government has said, the latest in a series of contentious restrictions in the country on clothing associated with Muslims.
2023-08-28 21:19
France to ban female students from wearing abayas in state schools
The education minister says female Muslim students will not be allowed to wear the loose-fitting robe.
2023-08-28 04:17
France and EU to spend 215 million euros shoring up struggling wine producers
The French government and the European Union will spend 200 million euros ($215 million) to help the country's wine producers, who are struggling to cope with falling prices and waning demand.
2023-08-26 19:48
The last photos of John Franklin's doomed polar expedition party are going on sale
Sir John Franklin's doomed expedition to the Arctic captivated the Victorian public with its mysterious disappearance, fruitless rescue missions and gory tales of cannibalism.
2023-08-26 07:46
France to spend €200m destroying wine as demand falls
A cocktail of problems hit the industry, including demand for wine falling as more people drink craft beer.
2023-08-26 07:26
Plane Orders from Auckland to India Show Travel Boom’s Longevity
Qantas Airways Ltd. and Air New Zealand Ltd. have both snapped up new planes to boost previous multibillion
2023-08-24 14:15
It’s Raining Cash at Qantas in Supercharged Post-Covid Era
Alan Joyce is bowing out at Qantas Airways Ltd. with an unprecedented cash splurge, underscoring the profitability of
2023-08-24 12:28
How Satellites Are Helping Farmers Adapt to Global Warming
When to harvest is one of the most crucial decisions a winemaker can make. Too early, and the
2023-08-18 19:20
Eiffel Tower Evacuated, Bomb Teams Sent In After Security Threat
The Eiffel Tower was evacuated early Saturday afternoon after a security alert was raised, Agence France-Presse reported. Bomb
2023-08-12 22:24
Mediterranean Diets Won’t Shield You From Food Inflation
Overall inflation rates may be slowing across Europe, but the price of ingredients to make traditional dishes in
2023-08-12 14:27
War and Soggy Fields Leave World Short of Top-Quality Wheat
Wheat harvests rolling in across the Northern Hemisphere are bolstering global supply. But bad weather and the war
2023-08-11 10:55
Business Travel Prices Seen Climbing Even Higher to New Normal
The soaring cost of business travel is projected to climb even higher this year and in 2024 as
2023-08-10 15:55