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French govt warns right-wing TV channel about using again expelled pro-Putin pundit

France's government on Thursday condemned the return of expelled Russian commentator Xenia Federova to conservative TV channel, CNews, for alleged Kremlin ties. Federova was formally expelled from France in August over claims she was a Kremlin agent and accusations that she spread Kremlin propaganda on French television and radio.

French govt warns right-wing TV channel about using expelled pro-Putin pundit

France's government on Thursday condemned the return of expelled Russian commentator Xenia Federova to conservative TV channel, CNews, for alleged Kremlin ties. Federova was formally expelled from France in August over claims she was a Kremlin agent and accusations that she spread Kremlin propaganda on French television and radio.

What to know about Trump's pledge of $5,000 to 'every American' if GOP wins midterms

President Donald Trump ⁠promised a $5,000 "Trump dividend" ​payment to every US adult on Wednesday if his Republicans retain control of the House of Representatives and the Senate in the November 3 midterm elections. The pledge has raised numerous questions. Here's what we know so far. 

What to know about Trump's $5,000 pledge to 'every American' if GOP wins midterms

President Donald Trump ⁠promised a $5,000 "Trump dividend" ​payment to every US adult on Wednesday if his Republicans retain control of the House of Representatives and the Senate in the November 3 midterm elections. The pledge has raised numerous questions. Here's what we know so far. 

What to know about Trump's $5,000 'dividend' pledge

US President Donald Trump will offer $5,000 to all American adults if the Republican party is successful in upcoming November midterm elections. He promises the handouts should the party retain control of both the House of Representatives and the Senates, but Federal law prohibits payment in exchange for votes.

Céline Dion: Fan recounts experience singing with the superstar

His childhood dream came true - and he went viral for it. Sacha Dally, 20, got the chance to sing a duet with Céline Dion when he met the Canadian superstar outside her Paris hotel, impressing her with his vocals. He tells FRANCE 24 about his experience.

Hindu sect BAPS comes under scrutiny in France, US

France got a crash course on BAPS, the Hindu sect at the heart of an Eiffel Tower strike this week. But for Indians in France who have been trying to raise awareness of far-right Hindu groups, it comes too late. The sect came under scrutiny in the US more than five years ago. Now French public opinion is asking how the group got the green light for a mega temple near Paris and why questions were n...

🔴 Middle East live: Houthis close in on Bab el-Mandeb as Brent barrel price soars to over $106

August hottest month ever recorded globally as huge El Nino emerges

Europe's climate monitor said Thursday that August was the hottest month ever recorded around the world and warned of worse to come, as an unprecedented El Nino pattern grows stronger. Global temperatures over land and sea soared to all-time highs in August and capped an extreme summer of heatwaves and wildfires that ranked the hottest on record for western Europe and the contiguous United States.

Zelensky's plane 'almost hit' by drone en route to Oslo, Norway PM says

Ukraine and Moldova on Wednesday played down claims from Norway's prime minister that a plane carrying President Volodymyr Zelensky was almost hit by a drone as it flew to Oslo. Jonas Gahr Store told Norwegian public broadcaster NRK that Zelensky's plane was "almost hit by a drone when it was taking off from Moldova". But a source in the Ukrainian presidency described the claim that Zelensky was a...

Infantino's FIFA re-election bid faces setback as France withdraws support

The French Football Federation withdrew its support for Gianni Infantino’s bid for another term as FIFA president on Thursday after his controversial plan to sell stakes in the World Cup. The FFF said the executive committee decision was unanimous.

9/11: Drones light up NYC ahead of 25th anniversary

A drone light show illuminated the New York City skyline Wednesday night during a test for the 'Tribute in Light' installation that will mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. A total of 2,977 drones will take part in the display, one for each life lost on September 11, 2001.

Sandra Hüller: from European cinema to working with Tom Cruise and Ryan Gosling

Sandra Hüller has conquered European cinema – now Hollywood is calling. The German actress, who earned an Oscar nomination for 'Anatomy of a Fall' and a Silver Bear for 'Rose', stars alongside Ryan Gosling in 'Project Hail Mary', and Tom Cruise in Alejandro González Iñárritu’s highly anticipated 'Digger'.

International Space Summit: Europe plays catch-up with US and China

The space sector is booming. The global industry expected to reach a value of €2 trillion mark by 2040. But behind this spectacular growth lies major geopolitical challenges, particularly for Europe. In this edition, FRANCE 24’s Charles Pellegrin speaks to Kai-Uwe Schrogl at the International Space Summit in Paris. Schrogl, a political affairs adviser to the European Space Agency, answers question...

Russia tricks 'vulnerable' foreigners to fight in Ukraine war, Amnesty reports

Foreign nationals are being tricked into fighting for the Russian army against Ukraine through fake job offers, an Amnesty International report said Thursday, citing interviews with prisoners of war. The average targeted recruit is under 40, living in a poorer country and lured by the "promise of a job", Amnesty's secretary-general said.

Celine Loves Paris — But Do Other Artists?

Paris may be ‘Céline City’ at the moment with the frenzy over Céline Dion’s comeback concerts, but what about other international musicians? Do they tour as much in France as elsewhere in Europe? In this edition, we look at why Dion chose Paris and why France may be behind when it comes to mega-venues.

Céline Dion loves Paris, but do other artists?

Paris may be ‘Céline City’ at the moment with the frenzy over Céline Dion’s comeback concerts, but what about other international musicians? Do they tour as much in France as elsewhere in Europe? In this edition, we look at why Dion chose Paris and why France may be behind when it comes to mega-venues.

'Infantino is the one who has brought the most to Africa' says Samuel Eto'o

In an interview with FRANCE 24, former football star and current president of the Cameroonian Football Federation Samuel Eto'o spoke about the recent backlash towards FIFA president Gianni Infantino and confirmed he will support him for re-election because of "everything he has brought to African football", adding that the African federations will defend what seems "right to us given the challenge...

‘I’m spending my savings just to survive’: Iran’s economic crisis fuels new protests

Despite severe security risks and an ongoing war, retirees, nurses, workers, teachers and students have held sit-ins and protests across Iran since this summer, most often over economic hardship. With prices going up every few hours, salaries and pensions going unpaid for months, and unemployment increasing, our Observers say life is becoming “impossible”.

Gianni Infantino: French Football Federation withdraws support for FIFA chief

The French Football Federation (FFF) announced Thursday it is withdrawing its support for embattled FIFA boss Gianni Infantino and his bid for reelection as head of football’s governing body. Infantino has faced growing calls to step down over his aborted plan to sell stakes in the World Cup and other football associations, including those of England and Italy, have already withdrawn their backing...

Montserrat: The 'Pompeii' of the Caribbean

Part of the island of Montserrat, a UK Overseas Territory, was buried by a volcanic eruption in 1995. Today, caution is essential for those venturing on the mysterious island that is full of spectacular Caribbean landscapes. Our colleagues at France Télévisions and FRANCE 24's Florent Marchais report.

The struggle for women to get care in Afghanistan

In this edition, French filmmaker and journalist Mélanie Nunes speaks to  FRANCE 24 about her investigative report, "Afghanistan : les soignantes de l'ombre" or ‘the unsung female carers’. It follows women in the country as they try to get the heath care they need, as well as following health care providers themselves as they try to offer their services. Nunes says that the women who participated ...

'Nobody cares about what women think in Afghanistan' says video journalist

In this edition, French filmmaker and journalist Mélanie Nunes speaks to  FRANCE 24 about her investigative report, "Afghanistan : les soignantes de l'ombre" or ‘the unsung female carers’. It follows women in the country as they try to get the heath care they need, as well as following health care providers themselves as they try to offer their services. Nunes says that the women who participated ...

Houthis seize key Yemeni Red Sea port, sources say, threatening global energy flows

Iran-aligned Houthi militants seized control of Yemen's port city of Mocha on Thursday, military sources said, posing a further threat to global energy supplies. Four Yemeni government military sources said the Houthis had gained further leverage over the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, the southern outlet of the Red Sea and one of the world's most important shipping routes, and were launching attacks on th...

25 years on, America seeks to keep 9/11 memories alive

A quarter century after the era-defining attacks of September 11, the United States is eager to keep alive the memory of a 2001 trauma that is fading as the proportion of Americans who did not experience it firsthand grows. President Donald Trump will pay his respects at the Pentagon rather than in New York, where the attacks by hijacked passenger planes on the World Trade Center towers claimed th...