France's military is being ousted from more African countries. Here's why

The company behind Rocky Mountain Bikes has filed for protection under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act in Quebec. This move was announced on Thursday, indicating financial difficulties for the mountain bike manufacturer. The application seeks to restructure the company's debts and operations to address its financial challenges. Full Article

Shares of Novo Nordisk dropped over 24% after disappointing results in a trial for its CagriSema weight loss drug, which fell short of expectations with a 22.7% weight reduction. The stock recovered slightly to trade down 18.8%, while rival Eli Lilly's obesity drug saw a 5% rise. Novo plans to further explore CagriSema's potential after outperforming Wegovy in weight loss, with regulatory submission expected by 2025. Full Article

The World Food Program reported that over 40 million people in West and Central Africa are struggling to feed themselves, with projections to rise to 52 million by mid-next year due to conflict, displacement, economic instability, and severe climate shocks. The region currently has 3.4 million people facing "emergency levels of hunger," a 70% increase since the summer, with the situation exacerbated by ongoing conflicts and natural disasters. The WFP emphasizes the need for timely...

British holidaymakers travelling to Spain for Christmas or New Year are being warned of steep fines up to €3,000 for breaking strict behaviour laws, particularly in popular tourist areas like Majorca and San Antonio. Rules target public drinking, rowdy conduct, and alcohol consumption, with penalties ranging from €750 to €1,500 for disturbances and up to €3,000 for serious breaches. The Spanish government has allocated €16 million to crack down on public drinking, with security forces...

In a shocking case of sexual abuse, over 50 men have been found guilty of raping or assaulting French woman Gisele Pelicot, orchestrated by her ex-husband Dominique Pelicot, who drugged her and invited men to their home to rape her. Pelicot has been sentenced to 20 years in prison, the longest possible under French law, with 47 defendants convicted of rape. The men involved, dubbed "Mr Everyman," included a range of professions and ages, with...

Marathon runner Analiese Marquez passed out during the Honolulu marathon due to heatstroke, waking up surrounded by medics in the medical tent. She spent four nights in the hospital being treated for heatstroke and rhabdomyolysis, a condition caused by muscle breakdown. Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider advises on the importance of hydration and pacing in marathons to prevent such incidents. Full Article