By Agence France-Presse Survivors of China’s deadliest earthquake in years huddled in makeshift aid tents despite freezing temperatures on Wednesday, too scared to return to homes made dangerous by the disaster. State broadcaster CCTV said at least 131 people were killed in northwestern Gansu province and neighbouring Qinghai after a shallow tremor on Monday night […]
By Agence France-Presse Could Donald Trump make a comeback? Will anyone in Russia challenge another six years for Vladimir Putin? With half the world heading to the polls in 2024, and some 30 countries electing a president, here are five key elections to watch: – Trump-Biden rematch? – On November 5, tens of millions of […]
By Agence France-Presse Turin’s famed gianduiotto, a small, creamy chocolate that melts on the tongue, is at the center of a battle for European recognition pitting Italian artisans against Swiss giant Lindt. In his workshop outside the northwestern Italian city, Luca Ballesio kneads chocolate with spatulas before expertly slicing off pieces and lining them up […]