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India replaces British architect statue with independence hero

India replaces British architect statue with independence hero

India unveiled a bust of an independence-era nationalist icon at the presidential palace on Monday, replacing a monument to British architect Edwin Lutyens in a symbolic break from its colonial past. Lutyens was the chief architect of New Delhi, the area that houses India's power centre, and

What the future holds for the CJNG cartel after leader killed

What the future holds for the CJNG cartel after leader killed

Violence swept across Mexico Sunday after the leader of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), who had a $15 million US bounty on his head, was killed in a military shoot-out. News of the death of Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera, 59, triggered cartel members across the

UN chief decries global rise of 'rule of force'

UN chief decries global rise of 'rule of force'

The United Nations leader warned Monday that "the rule of force" was spreading, as the powerful trample on international law and wield artificial intelligence and other technologies to attack human rights. "Human rights are under a full-scale attack around the world," Antonio Guterres told the

Nemesio Oseguera, the brutal Mexican drug lord known as 'El Mencho'

Nemesio Oseguera, the brutal Mexican drug lord known as 'El Mencho'

Nemesio Oseguera, the head of Mexico's Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) who was killed by the army on Sunday, challenged the state like few others in his bid to consolidate power. Nicknamed "El Mencho", the 59-year-old and his cartel ambushed police officers, attacked the

Senegal's Sahad, radiant champion of 'musical pan-Africanism'

Senegal's Sahad, radiant champion of 'musical pan-Africanism'

With exhilarating charisma, stage energy and impassioned lyrics, Senegalese musician Sahad has created a unique body of work from a kaleidoscope of influences, culminating in his new pan-African album. At the heart of Sahad Sarr's ingenuity lies a quest for independence, his pride in being African and

'Considered a traitor': Life of an anti-war Ukrainian in Russia

'Considered a traitor': Life of an anti-war Ukrainian in Russia

In war-torn Ukraine, her family considers her a traitor. In tightly controlled Russia, her life is defined by solitude. A Ukrainian living in Russia for the past 20 years, Maria -- whose name AFP has changed for her safety -- has for four years watched with horror as her adopted homeland

South Korea and Brazil sign deals on K-beauty, trade

South Korea and Brazil sign deals on K-beauty, trade

Brazilians could more easily get their hands on coveted "K-beauty" products under a deal struck Monday during President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's state visit to South Korea. Lula and South Korean leader Lee Jae Myung signed a slew of agreements with the Brazilian president