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Sex workers in colonial Senegal were policed by France – boo...
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Modern Ghana
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Desiring Whiteness is an award-winning book by historian Caroline Séquin. It explores the intertwined histories of commercial sex work and racial politics in France and the French colonial empire, particularly in Senegal. We asked her five...
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‘Hostage’ series review: Suranne Jones, Julie Delpy anchor twisty political thriller
With five episodes well under an hour’s length each, packed with jaw-dropping twists, Bridge of Spies’ Matt Charman has created a fun watch in Hostage. After a montage showing Abigail Dalton (Suranne Jones), power through MP to Prime Minister of...
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Sex workers in colonial Senegal were policed by France – book explores a racist history
Desiring Whiteness is an award-winning book by historian Caroline Séquin. It explores the intertwined histories of commercial sex work and racial politics in France and the French colonial empire, particularly in Senegal. We asked her five...
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Netflix thriller that soared to number 1 reveals ‘exciting’ season 2 update
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Suranne Jones has stepped into Keir Starmer’s shoes as the British Prime Minister in Netflix’s new thriller Hostage and the show has...
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Fresh talks promise a new chapter for French Guiana’s self-g...
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The French government has signaled a fresh willingness to tackle long-standing demands for greater local control in French Guiana, while also addressing economic pressures across overseas territories. French Guiana's long-held dream of greater...
Owner: Kwame Owusu
Golden Grove woman in French Guiana died from bullet to head
Coretta Blair A post-mortem examination conducted on the body of Coretta Blair Sandy revealed that she died from a gunshot wound to the head. Sandy’s mother Trisha Blair told Stabroek News that the autopsy revealed a bullet lodged in the head. The...
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Will there be Hostage season 2? Renewal possibilities and more
While the first season delivered an action-packed viewing experience, hopes for Hostage season 2 are rising among the global audience. Following the complex situation of the British Prime Minister, Abigail Dalton, the series delved deep into all...
Owner: Nitish Mittersain
Husband assisting police investigating death of wife in French Guiana
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC): Police say that the husband of a 34-year-old woman, whose body was found in neighbouring French Guiana over the last weekend, is assisting their investigations into her death. They said that the body of Coretta Blair...
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Does Alex die in Hostage season 1? Details explored
Hostage season 1 tells the story of the kidnapping of Alex Dalton (Ashley Thomas), the husband of Prime Minister Abigail Dalton, during a political crisis that puts both the family and the government under a lot of stress. The series follows Alex...
Owner: Nitish Mittersain
Will There Be A ‘Hostage’ Season 2 On Netflix? Here’s The Latest Update
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"Hostage" on Netflix. Courtesy of Netflix Warning: Spoilers ahead for Hostage on Netflix. Netflix’s new political thriller Hostage is already the No. 1 TV show on the platform following its Aug. 21 release. If you’ve finished the series and are...
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Guyana men’s basketball team set for French Guiana tour
Guyana’s senior men’s basketball team will travel to French Guiana from May 21 – 26, as part of the South American territory’s “Guyana Day” celebrations; a weeklong showcase of Guyanese culture through arts, entertainment, and sports. The Guyana...
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Missing Guyanese woman found dead in French Guiana
[Waterkant.Net] – Missing 34-year-old Guyanese woman Coretta Blair Sandy (photo), also known as Mindy, has been found dead in French Guiana. The woman had been to French Guiana with her husband Terrence Glasgow. However, as of Wednesday 11 June,...
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Heartbreak for Guyana at CFU Girls’ U-14 Challenge Series
The fairy tale run for Team Guyana in the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Girls’ U-14 Challenge Series came to a gut-wrenching halt on Friday in Trinidad and Tobago. After an epic, scoreless battle that pushed both sides to the absolute limit,...
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France enters the space race with Baguette One
France is making a meteoric push to get its place in the global space race with the development of Baguette One, a suborbital launcher spearheaded by Bordeaux-based start-up HyPrSpace. Backed by €35 million in public cash, the reusable rocket is...
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Where was Hostage season 1 filmed? Complete guide to all filming locations and other production details
Netflix's latest show, Hostage season 1, brings a tense political thriller to the streaming platform. The series showcases British Prime Minister Abigail Dalton facing the toughest challenge in her life as her husband gets kidnapped. As the French...
Owner: Nitish Mittersain
Hostage Ending Explained: How Netflix's Political Thriller Wraps Up Abigail Dalton's C...
Spoiler Alert: This article contains full spoilers for Netflix’s Hostage. Netflix’s political thriller Hostage ends with rescue, reckonings and a national reset. The series closes after a cross-border kidnapping and a sequence of attacks designed...
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Hostage season 1 cast and characters: Meet the stars behind the show and the roles they play
Directed by Isabelle Sieb and Amy Neil, Hostage season 1 is a British political thriller that premiered exclusively on Netflix on August 21, 2025. The series revolves around British Prime Minister Abigail Dalton and French President Vivienne...
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How realistic is ‘Hostage’: A security expert gives their verdict on Netflix’s high-octane new political thriller
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Following in the footsteps of fellow national treasures, Hugh Grant, Michael Sheen, Emma Thompson, Gillian Anderson and many others, Suranne Jones takes on the role of British prime minister in Netflix’s racy new political thriller, Hostage. The...
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Hostage season 1 ending explained: What happens to the kidnapper John Shagan?
Hostage season 1 is a political thriller series that premiered on Netflix on August 21, 2025. The five-part limited series is created and written by Matt Charman and directed by Isabelle Sieb and Amy Neil. Annelie Simmons and James Levison serve...
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Hostage Ending Explained: Who Abducted the Prime Minister’s Husband? By Nicole Briese
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People - New York
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NEED TO KNOW Political thriller Hostage premiered on Netflix on Aug. 21 The limited series follows Prime Minister Abigail Dalton (Suranne Jones) after her husband is abducted The show ends with a violent confrontation Hostage may be a dark...
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