New album from Hercules & Love Affair marks shift to darker yet hopeful horizons
We also take a look at new music by Franco-Ethiopian trio Kutu, Senegalese singer Lass and the return of international French band Phoenix.
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US Capitol siege hearings, Russia's hostage diplomacy, Johnson's confidence vote, Islam in India
The war in Ukraine is causing huge disruptions in world food markets since both countries are huge producers of grain, oil and fertiliser. Ukrainian grain ready for export is stuck in port because the Black Sea is now a no-go zone. Negotiations underway in Turkey have shown little progress, leading to accusations that Russia is using grain as a bargaining chip. Meanwhile, two Britons and a Moroccan who were fighting for Ukraine have been sentenced to death by court in the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic.
Judge dismisses Cristiano Ronaldo rape lawsuit in Las Vegas
The ruling comes nearly three years after prosecutors said Ronaldo would face no charges in Las Vegas in connection with a 10-year-old sexual assault allegation because the case cannot be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.
French midfielder Tchouameni joins Real Madrid on a six-year deal from Monaco
According to sources the 22-year-old has cost the Champions League and La Liga holders more than 80 million euros ($84 million) as well as an additional 20 million euros in bonuses.
Mbappé finds late equaliser in Vienna as France go three games without a win
Mbappé, who came on as a substitute after the break, found the back of the net with a shot into the top corner seven minutes from time to cancel out Andreas Weimann's first-half opener.
Putin 'will probably never stop' denying existence of Ukraine: Austrian FM
After two Britons and a Moroccan were handed death sentences by a court in the self-proclaimed, Russian-backed People’s Republic of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine, Schallenberg condemned the ruling: "These are prisoners of war [...] an exchange of prisoners of war is what is needed. These kinds of show trials are exactly the contrary and are utterly unacceptable."
Reconsidering modern art's sacred monster: Picasso in a post-MeToo world
We also discuss Picasso's family life, as illustrated through a series of portraits of his daughter Maya.
Africa 'already has shortage' of grain and fertiliser, AU head Sall warns
Sall also addressed the political situation in Senegal, where the main opposition bloc is unhappy at being excluded from upcoming legislative elections.