Pirouetting in protest: Paris Opera ballet dancers demonstrate in style against Macron’s retirement reforms

At Christmas time in Paris, even anti-government protests are beautiful. Ballet dancers with the Paris Opera donned their tutus and staged a performance in front of the iconic Palais Garnier, to demonstrate against pension reform. … Read More >Pirouetting in protest: Paris Opera ballet dancers demonstrate in style against Macron’s retirement reforms

‘I’ll be back’: Ousted leader Morales says his party will win elections, plans return to Bolivia

A defiant Evo Morales has said he’ll return to Bolivia by next Christmas, and predicted victory for his Movement for Socialism party in upcoming elections. Morales is in exile after a “coup” and has been accused of “terrorism.” … Read More >‘I’ll be back’: Ousted leader Morales says his party will win elections, plans return to Bolivia

‘Ring of Fire’: Last solar eclipse of the decade & how to watch the Christmas treat in India, Philippines & Middle East

Parts of the Middle East, India, Sri Lanka, Philippines and Indonesia will be treated to a rare “ring” eclipse of the sun, the last of this decade, but people across the world can still watch it online without risking eye damage. … Read More >‘Ring of Fire’: Last solar eclipse of the decade & how to watch the Christmas treat in India, Philippines & Middle East