All posts tagged: achieved

Nepal, Bangladesh, Morocco, Madagascar: What have the Gen Z protests achieved?

Nepal, Bangladesh, Morocco, Madagascar: What have the Gen Z protests achieved?

Published by Sam Flores

They toppled governments, captured the attention of the world’s media and forced their way to the front of the political scene in countries across the Global South. But six months after mass demonstrations shook Nepal, Madagascar and Morocco, how many of the demands championed by these hyper-connected “Gen Z” protesters have been met? FRANCE 24 examines the track record of youth movements pushing for change in their countries and whether they have managed to position their demands on the political agenda. Hope for true change in Nepal It was a Gen Z success story. After the spectacular fall of the government of KP Sharma Oli, 35-year-old Balendra Shah last week became the youngest prime minister in the Himalayan country’s history. Sudan Gurung, another influential figure from the protest movement, was also appointed interior minister. Nepal’s new prime minister, popularly known as “Balen”, is a former Kathmandu mayor and social media-savvy rapper who made his entry into politics as an outspoken voice against corruption. He built a strong following among young people fed up with the country’s …

BBC confirms Small Prophets has achieved major TV milestone for 2026

BBC confirms Small Prophets has achieved major TV milestone for 2026

Published by Daniella Wilson

More than three years on from the Detectorists Christmas special, Mackenzie Crook returned to screens with his third project, Small Prophets, which was met with widespread acclaim from critics and viewers alike. The six-part series, as funny as it is sad, follows Michael Sleep, who miraculously grows creatures with the ability to predict the future in his garden shed, hoping to learn what became of his girlfriend Clea. She walked out on him nearly seven years ago – but he’s never stopped hoping that one day she’ll return. Yet his attempt to bring the small prophets to life becomes the very adventure he needs to pull himself out of his funk – and sparks an unexpected friendship with his colleague Kacey, which is one of the true joys of the series alongside a delightful turn from Sir Michael Palin as Michael’s dad Brian. It’s a moving tale of love, friendship, hope and a touch of magic, which has clearly resonated with audiences. Small Prophets is the BBC’s biggest new scripted launch of the year to …

Pope Leo amid Iran strikes: Stability and peace not achieved with ‘mutual threats’ or ‘weapons’ 

Pope Leo amid Iran strikes: Stability and peace not achieved with ‘mutual threats’ or ‘weapons’ 

Published by Sam Flores

Pope Leo XIV on Sunday said peace cannot be achieved through “mutual threats” or “weapons” amid strikes from the U.S. and Israel on Iran. “I am following with deep concern what is happening in the Middle East and in Iran during this tumultuous time. Stability and peace are not achieved through mutual threats, nor through… Source link

For Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron, Olympic gold at Milan 2026 is a ‘goal achieved’ after much ‘uncertainty’

For Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron, Olympic gold at Milan 2026 is a ‘goal achieved’ after much ‘uncertainty’

Published by Sam Flores

Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron after winning the Olympic gold medal in ice dance at the Milan rink, February 11, 2026. GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP At Italy’s Blaise & Francis Hotel in Northern Milan on Thursday, February 12, Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron entered to a round of applause. It was barely 10:30 am, and the duo, fresh off an Olympic gold medal win in ice dance the previous night, had already lost count of how many interviews they had given. French and international media alike were, of course, beyond eager to hear from the golden pair. In a first-floor meeting room, relaxed with their well-earned medals around their necks, they answered Le Monde‘s questions, as attuned to each other as they were in their performance on the ice. Could you sum up the performance you delivered to the Milan audience and the millions of viewers who watched you last night during your free dance? Laurence Fournier Beaudry: It was a magical, intense moment. The energy from the crowd in the rink created …

A century ago, John Logie Baird achieved a landmark moment in television history. The viewers weren’t convinced

A century ago, John Logie Baird achieved a landmark moment in television history. The viewers weren’t convinced

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In 1926, the West End of London offered a dazzling range of evening entertainment. Choices included watching Fred Astaire and his sister Adele on stage at the old Empire theatre in Lady, Be Good!, or experiencing The Big Parade silent movie at the Tivoli on the Strand with a full live orchestra. But on a damp Tuesday evening 100 years ago, around 40 members of the Royal Institution – one of the UK’s most influential science research and education charities – chose instead to visit a makeshift laboratory on an upper floor at 22 Frith Street in Soho. Reportedly all attired in evening dress, they were responding to an invitation from the then little-known Scottish inventor John Logie Baird. The event became a landmark moment in television history. Baird successfully demonstrated an experimental prototype that could augment broadcast radio with live moving pictures. It was the world’s first demonstration of a mechanical television system able to show human faces. At the time, Baird called the display a “televisor”. John Logie Baird’s 1926 Televisor machine. Copyright: …

“Progress achieved”: Zelenskyy says US has agreed to 15 year security guarantees for Ukraine

“Progress achieved”: Zelenskyy says US has agreed to 15 year security guarantees for Ukraine

Published by Sam Flores

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the U.S. has “confirmed strong security guarantees” for Ukraine as part of a 20-point peace plan, nearly four years after Russia‘s invasion. Zelenskyy said the two-hour meeting with President Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago residence was “great” and “substantive.” However, no deal could be reached on “permanent” protections for Ukraine, nor on the Russian-occupied territory of the Donbas region. “We agreed with the president of the United States that we will have strong security guarantees from the United States,” Zelenskyy said in a statement on X. “In the documents, the guarantees are set for 15 years, with the possibility of extension.” Trump celebrated the meeting, saying a peace deal with Ukraine “95% there,” including heaping praise on Russian President Vladimir Putin for allegedly wanting peace. “Russia wants it ended,” Trump said of Putin’s intentions, following a two-hour phone call with him prior to Zelenskyy’s visit. Trump: “Russia wants to see Ukraine succeed. It sounds a little strange but President Putin was very generous in his feeling toward Ukraine succeeding, including …

Success of top academy achieved ‘at too high a cost’

Success of top academy achieved ‘at too high a cost’

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More from this theme Recent articles The success of one of the highest-performing schools in the country has been “achieved at too high a cost for some pupils”, a safeguarding investigation has found. The probe – called a local child safeguarding practice review (LCSPR) – was launched “to investigate widespread concerns regarding the implementation of the behaviour policy” at the Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy in Hackney. It called on the school to ban staff from shouting at pupils, finding the practice had humiliated and intimidated youngsters. The academy is part of the Mossbourne Federation, the trust originally run by former Ofsted chief inspector Sir Michael Wilshaw. In 2024, the school ranked seventh in the country for its progress 8 score. It was rated ‘outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted in 2023. The boss of the academy has defended the secondary, arguing parents will not agree with the findings as if they did, they “would not entrust [their] children to our care on a daily basis”. Hundreds of reports Sir Alan Wood, who led the review, …