Central African Republic: Under Russian influence
This documentary won the 2022 Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism, awarded by the European Parliament.
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Putin turns to Tehran: Can Iranian drones offset Moscow's losses in Ukraine?
But if the aim is to make Ukraine unliveable, it's anyone's guess: for 11 days, Iranian-made drones have been targeting critical infrastructure like power stations, as retribution for the humiliating explosion that partially knocked out of service the main bridge link between Crimea and the Russian mainland. Can Putin make the Ukrainian population freeze this winter? There is also talk of Iranian medium-range missile purchases.
Aston Villa 'have to get deal for Gerrard replacement done' at Villa Park
Aston Villa should prioritise attempting to get a deal done which will see Mauricio Pochettino replace Steven Gerrard in the Villa Park hot seat, according to journalist Dean Jones.
'They are bike geniuses' - Remco Evenepoel and Tadej Pogacar generation hailed by Romain Bardet
Romain Bardet has described the up-and-coming generation of riders including the likes of Remco Evenepoel and Tadej Pogacar as «bike geniuses». Pogacar had won his first Tour de France by the age of 21 in 2020, and backed it up by taking the 2021 edition, with his extraordinary racing taking the cycling world by storm. Ad Evenpoel is a shade younger than Pogacar at 22, but won his first Grand Tour this year at the Vuelta a Espana, and also picked up the World Road Race title in the same month of September, becoming the youngest rider to do so in 29 years.
Arsenal 5-1 Lyon: Beth Mead holds hilarious sign after Ballon d’Or 'guest' gaffe
Beth Mead produced a masterclass against European champions Lyon, just two days after finishing second in the Women’s Ballon d’Or.
Jonas Eidevall lauds Arsenal after crushing Lyon in 'best performance' in Women’s Champions League
Arsenal Women's boss Jonas Eidevall said the Gunners' 5-1 win over Lyon on Wednesday was the «best performance» he had seen his side produce. Beth Mead and Caitlin Foord both scored twice while Frida Maanum also got on the scoresheet as Arsenal dismantled the Women’s Champions League holders in France. Ad Eidevall was impressed with what he saw against the French side who have won six of the last seven Champions League titles.
Rugby-World Cup quarter-final spots up for grabs in final round of pool stage
(Reuters) - England, New Zealand and Canada are already assured of quarter-final spots at the women's Rugby World Cup, leaving five remaining berths up for grabs in the final round of pool matches this weekend.
French farmers are covering crops with solar panels to produce food and energy at the same time
Agrivoltaics - the practice of using land for both solar energy and agriculture - is on the rise across France.