King Charles III and Queen Camilla ended their visit to France with a memorable visit to Bordeaux. Welcomed by environmentalist mayor Pierre Hurmic, the royal couple explored the city’s environmental and climate initiatives. The King visited an experimental forest where the impacts of environmental change are being studied, while the Queen enjoyed a wine tasting at a biodynamic vineyard. This visit underlines the king’s commitment to the environment and highlights the strong historical links between France and Great Britain.

The African continent is the scene of significant political and climatic events. The article discusses the news concerning Félix Tshisekedi and his call for the accelerated withdrawal of peacekeepers in DR Congo, the controversial candidacy of Paul Kagame for a fourth term in Rwanda, and the humanitarian consequences of the floods in Libya. These events highlight the challenges facing African countries and people, but also their potential to overcome these obstacles and prosper.

In this extract, we take stock of the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh following the fighting between Armenian separatists and Azerbaijan. The separatists capitulated and began negotiations with Azerbaijan for the withdrawal of their troops. The negotiations are taking place under the supervision of Russian peacekeepers. The separatists began to surrender their weapons and a Russian contingent also provided humanitarian aid to the population. However, the situation remains precarious with the encirclement of the “capital” Stepanakert by the Azerbaijani army and significant humanitarian challenges. It is crucial to closely monitor developments and provide the necessary aid to support the populations affected by this conflict.

In his speech to the UN, Benjamin Netanyahu spoke of progress towards “historic peace” between Israel and Saudi Arabia. This statement follows comments by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who mentioned a rapprochement between the two countries. This normalization of Israeli-Arab relations could have major consequences for the stability of the region, notably by strengthening the possibilities for peace with the Palestinians and encouraging other Arab countries to follow the example. However, challenges persist, such as the issue of Palestinian rights and the Iranian nuclear threat. This development requires continued attention.

The match between Argentina and Samoa at the 2023 Rugby World Cup was a gripping and intense spectacle. The images reflect the commitment of the players and the electric atmosphere in the stadium. Despite some incidents, Argentina won, putting the team in a favorable position to qualify for the finals. The next matches promise to be exciting to determine who will come out on top in Group D.