As France gears up for local elections in March, mayoral races are heating up across the country. In Marseille, France's second-largest city, which is grappling with a drug trafficking problem, security is at the heart of the election. Two candidates are currently neck-and-neck in the polls: the incumbent mayor Benoît Payan, representing various left-wing parties; and the far-right National Rally candidate Franck Allisio. Our France 2 colleagues report, with FRANCE 24's Lauren Bain.

Located in the French region of Normandy, Mont-Saint-Michel is a breathtaking site, recognised the world over. Millions of visitors come to visit this abbey that dates back to the 10th century. It has withstood storms, fires, wars and the passage of time. But today, the abbey's ancient walls are in desperate need of repair. Water has seeped into the stone, causing cracks. Green moss now covers the interior walls of the church, and statues must be restored to their former glory. Our France 2 colleagues report, with FRANCE 24's Lauren Bain.

With CCTV cameras on almost every street corner, London is the European capital with the most video surveillance, and facial recognition is becoming increasingly prevalent. According to London's Metropolitan Police, this tool allows them to be more efficient in making arrests. But locals are divided on its implications for their privacy. Our France 2 colleagues report, with FRANCE 24's Florent Marchais.

As Hollywood faces an unprecedented crisis, Texas eyes an opportunity. Thanks to new tax incentives, the state is attracting producers and studios, with the ambition of promoting content aligned with family and Christian values. While the official goal is to create jobs in the industry, some lawmakers openly want to build a counterweight to Hollywood, which they see as ideologically hostile. FRANCE 24's Valérie Defert and Pierrick Leurent report from Fort Worth, with Wassim Cornet.

Senegal's former capital Saint-Louis, a coastal city and UNESCO World Heritage site, is threatened by rising sea levels caused by climate change. Estimates show that 70 percent of the city could disappear underwater by 2100. Thousands of fishermen have already been relocated. Our France 2 colleagues report, with FRANCE 24's Lauren Bain.

"Witch-hunting" remains widespread across India, targeting mostly village women who are often single, widowed or otherwise isolated. Many endure severe psychological torment, social ostracism and abuse including sexual violence. Although several states have enacted laws to curb it, "witch-hunting" remains a threat to women. According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), more than 2,500 women have been killed over "witchcraft" since 2000. FRANCE 24's Khansa Juned and Lisa Gamonet report.

In the southern Tunisian town of Gabes, anger has been simmering in recent months as locals demand the dismantlement of the Tunisian Chemical Group. This state-owned enterprise turns phosphate into fertiliser, often emitting toxic gases. So far, however, protesters have not achieved their goals. Our correspondents report.

Iranians began taking to the streets in late December. What initially began with protests against the spiralling cost of living has grown into a nationwide protest movement against the country's theocracy led by Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In response, authorities have cracked down hard. Will these protests lead to the end of the regime that has ruled Iran for 45 years? Our France 2 colleagues chronicle the events of the last two weeks, with FRANCE 24's Lauren Bain.

Until 1984, there was no road connecting the oasis of Siwa and its 8,000 Bedouin residents with the rest of Egypt. Lost deep in the desert near the Libyan border, the country's most remote oasis was long unknown to tourists. But over the past decade, videos of visitors floating in turquoise salt lakes, climbing the 13th-century citadel or wandering through palm groves have flooded social media.

Italy has become a pioneer in regulating artificial intelligence (AI). Last autumn, the Italian parliament approved a draft bill concerning the "Provisions and delegations to the government on artificial intelligence", a legal framework aimed at regulating the development of the technology. Our Italy correspondent Natalia Mendoza reports.