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In the labyrinthine theatres of conflict across the globe, from the sun-baked landscapes of the Middle East to the rugged terrains of Africa and the tumultuous regions of Western Asia, a familiar emblem shines – the unmistakable Toyota badge. Particularly, the Toyota Hilux has become somewhat of an unwitting icon in the arsenal of insurgents and extremist factions. But what fuels this bizarre alliance between a humble vehicle and the machinery of war? The answer is a cocktail of ruggedness, availability, and geopolitical…

Soccer Football - World Cup - South American Qualifiers - Paraguay vs. Argentina - Estadio Defensores del Chaco, Asunción, Paraguay - November 14, 2024. Paraguay's Diego Gomez tangles with Argentina's Alejandro Garnacho and Nicolas Tagliafico in an intense showdown. REUTERS/Cesar Olmedo. In a match filled with drama and skillful displays, Paraguay snatched a thrilling 2-1 victory against Argentina in the South American World Cup qualifiers. This exciting encounter was highlighted by Antonio Sanabria's breathtaking bicycle…

The much-anticipated meeting between President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump at the White House offered a fleeting glimpse into their interaction. A handful of sentences exchanged during the "room spray"—the brief moment when photographers and journalists are usually allowed into the Oval Office as a meeting kicks off—were all we got. Biden's most memorable remark? A warm, "Welcome back." As Trump departed, he slipped past reporters gathered at the West Wing portico, who had expected a few sound bites from one…

Djibouti pulled off a stunning 1-0 upset against Rwanda in the CHAN 2025 qualifiers at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali on Sunday. The decisive moment came from a late goal scored by Gabriel Dadzie. Djibouti was compelled to play their 'home' leg on Rwandan turf due to bans by CAF and FIFA but exhibited solid gameplay and seized a rare chance to leave the home crowd shocked.This match was supposed to be a fresh chapter for Rwanda at the newly spruced up Amahoro Stadium. Unfortunately, they failed to scorch the back of the net…

Isabel Cardoso-Fonquerle is a winemaker. From vines to vintage, including blending grape varieties, she produces everything on her own and organic wines. This portrait is the first in a series about African diasporas in France. Carignan, Cinsault, black and gray branches ... When she left Guinea-Bissau at the age of 17, Isabel…

When we talk about the Sahel zone, about sub-Saharan Africa, we imagine a desert zone without vegetation and especially without trees. However, a study by the CNRS has just shown that there are many more trees there than we thought. Observation of a region as large as four and a half times the size of France, with a resolution…