This is Beirut 04/07 15:50 - Reading : less than a minute
In northern Sudan, farmland is dying in silence. Since the beginning of the conflict in April 2023, electricity has been cut off. Without power, the pumps have stopped, and water from the Nile no longer reaches the crops. With AFP
Lyne Sammouri 04/07 11:25 - Reading : less than a minute
cinema ivory coast abidjan africa nollywood
Ivory Coast is ramping up film production in a bid to become a major player in African cinema. With growing investment, youthful talent and rising international interest, Abidjan is positioning itself as a future hub for the continent’s film industry despite challenges.
Rayan Chami 04/07 10:15 - Reading : less than a minute
United States July 4th Independence
Every July 4, the United States marks its independence with fireworks, parades and celebrations. But beyond the festivities lies a pivotal moment in history, when 13 colonies defied an empire and declared the birth of a free nation.
Yara Germany 03/07 18:30 - Reading : less than a minute
Partying Resilience denial trauma psychology
Partying while missiles cross the sky. Carrying on as if nothing were happening… In Lebanon, this way of living fascinates, raises questions, and sometimes unsettles. Resilience, denial, or a deep attachment to life? The full report has the answer.
This is Beirut 02/07 17:55 - Reading : less than a minute
Fire Forests North Lebanon Qobayat
The fire that has been ravaging the hills of Kobayat, in northern Lebanon, has been brought under control as of Wednesday, according to local residents who spoke to This is Beirut. The blaze, which broke out on Sunday evening in the Maqal el-Baghel area, has already destroyed more than 20 hectares of forest. Thousands of trees have been lost, ...
This is Beirut 02/07 16:50 - Reading : less than a minute
For the second year in a row, a pilot project in Canada is using drones to reforest hard-to-reach areas.
This is Beirut 02/07 14:25 - Reading : less than a minute
Europe Spain Wildfire Heatwave
Firefighters in northeastern Spain discovered two bodies following wildfires that broke out during a severe heatwave sweeping across Europe. The extreme temperatures shattered records, led to school closures and significantly increased the risk of fires. In Catalonia’s Lerida province, authorities confined nearly 14,000 residents to their ...
Rayan Chami 01/07 17:20 - Reading : less than a minute
On July 1, Canadians everywhere celebrate the birth of their nation, marked by unity, joy and red-and-white pride. From fireworks to family gatherings, it’s a day to reflect on shared history. Happy Canada Day!
This is Beirut 01/07 12:40 - Reading : less than a minute
After two years of war in Sudan, entire families are fleeing the fighting, only to face another deadly threat: hunger.
Rayan Chami 30/06 18:50 - Reading : less than a minute
Israel Syria Lebanon Golan Heights Shebaa Farms
For over 50 years, the Golan Heights and the Shebaa Farms have remained flashpoints in the border tensions between Israel, Syria and Lebanon. However, recent signs of Israeli-Syrian reconciliation hint at the possibility of a comprehensive agreement.
This is Beirut 30/06 13:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Thousands of Buddhists gather around the Dalai Lama at his exile lair in McLeod Ganj, northern India, to launch several days of celebrations marking his 90th birthday with a prayer.
This is Beirut 29/06 13:20 - Reading : less than a minute
heatwave summer Europe climate change
Europe wakes up to a second day of heatwave, as climate change pushes thermometers into the red on the world's fastest-warming continent.