Nantes made headlines as France officially recognizes Palestine, amid rising tensions. France’s sixth-largest city, on the Loire, is a historic hub.
A French family has issued a formal apology for their ancestors' role in transatlantic slavery, coinciding with ongoing debates about reparations worldwide. The UN has recently recognized slavery as the 'gravest crime against humanity' and called for reparations, while discussions continue in France, the UK, and the US about addressing historical injustices.