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Explosions were heard in Bahrain and Kuwait's air defences intercepted "hostile missile and drone attacks" after US President Donald Trump deemed the US-Iran ceasefire "over." The blasts followed a vow from Iran's Revolutionary Guards that they would "give a devastating response" to fresh American strikes on the Islamic republic's territory. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
The US military launched a new round of strikes against Iran on Wednesday following President Donald Trump's assertion that the fragile ceasefire between the two countries was "over". Trump warned that the attacks could get "much worse" if Iran perpetrated further attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
The US military launched a new round of strikes against Iran on Wednesday, following President Donald Trump's assertion that the fragile ceasefire between the two countries was over. Trump warned that the attacks could get "much worse" if Iran perpetrated further attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
US President Donald Trump formally began the process of removing Syria from his country's list of state sponsors of terrorism on Wednesday, notifying Congress after telling Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa the move would help rebuild the war-ravaged country. The decision marks a major shift in Washington's policy towards Damascus and is a major boost for Sharaa.
US President Donald Trump formally began the process of removing Syria from the US list of state sponsors of terrorism on Wednesday, notifying Congress after telling Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa the move would help rebuild the war-ravaged country. The decision marks a major shift in Washington's policy towards Damascus.
The US carried out another round of strikes on Iran on Wednesday, hours after President Donald Trump said that recent Iranian attacks on ships in Strait of Hormuz signalled the end of the ceasefire. Military officials said in a social media post that the strikes were intended to "further degrade" Iran's ability “to threaten freedom of navigation” in the strait. FRANCE 24's Yinka Oyetade speaks wit...
The U.S. carried out another round of strikes on Iran on Wednesday, hours after President Donald Trump said that recent Iranian attacks on ships in Strait of Hormuz signaled the end of the ceasefire. Military officials said in a social media post that the strikes were intended to "further degrade" Iran's ability “to threaten freedom of navigation” in the strait. FRANCE 24's Yinka Oyetade speaks wi...
Egypt has filed a formal complaint with FIFA after its controversial World Cup exit to Argentina, accusing officials of “double standards” and demanding the removal of the referee and his team. Egypt led 2-0 before Argentina staged a dramatic comeback, with controversy centred on a VAR decision that ruled out a crucial Egyptian goal. The defeat has since fuelled viral claims on social media of Arg...
Egypt has filed a formal FIFA complaint after its controversial World Cup exit against Argentina, accusing officials of “double standards” and demanding the removal of the referee and his team. Egypt led 2-0 before Argentina’s dramatic comeback, with controversy surrounding a VAR decision that ruled out a crucial Egyptian goal. The defeat has fuelled viral claims of Argentina favouritism and a “ri...
The IMF has cut its global growth forecast for the second time this year, flagging "uncertainty and risks" brought on by the war in Iran. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez responds to threats from Donald Trump that the US will cut off all trade with his country. And, the heatwave is putting France's power system is under pressure.
In tonight's edition, Nigeria's government investigates how a fictitious agency wielding forged appointment letters from the president accessed government funds. Also, Nigeria's 36 states are soon to ratify a major police reform that would allow them to set up their own forces. And in Mauritania climate change and overfishing are threatening traditional fishing communities.
Greenlanders attending a traditional kayaking championship in Nuuk rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's renewed call for U.S. control of the Arctic island on Wednesday, saying its future should be decided by Greenlanders themselves. Speaking at a NATO summit in Turkey's Ankara, Trump renewed his demand to gain control of Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish territory, arguing it was important...
The referee for France's World Cup quarter-final against Morocco is already drawing attention. FIFA has appointed Argentine official Facundo Tello to oversee the match, a decision that has prompted widespread discussion. Asked about the appointment, France coach Didier Deschamps refused to fuel the debate, saying he trusts the refereeing team.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, responding to a question from U.S. President Donald Trump about whether he would travel to Moscow for talks, joked that there were too many Ukrainian drones there. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Stefan Wolff, Professor of International Security at the University of Birmingham, says that "it would be wasted effort and huge distraction if Trump and Zelen...
France is experiencing its third heatwave in two months. In Bordeaux the thermometre hit 40 degrees Celsius this week, including in its new eco-neighbourhood. The apartment blocs are new, built to the latest standards - but inside it’s like an oven, and residents have had enough. FRANCE 24's Emerald Maxwell reports.
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. will give a licence to Ukraine to manufacture Patriot air defense systems to help counter Russian missile attacks, a huge coup for Ukraine which has badly needed the technology for the war now in its fifth year. FRANCE 24's Emerald Maxwell reports.
US President Donald Trump threatened Wednesday to halt all trade with Spain amid a bitter row over Madrid's defence spending and failure to help Washington with the Iran war. "Spain is a wasted cause. We don't want to do any trade business with Spain anymore," Trump said as he arrived at a NATO summit in Ankara. FRANCE 24's Monte Francis reports.
These days, every official visit, every summit that involves the President of the United States seems like a mad scramble to keep the leader of the Atlantic Alliance on board. But what if it’s just too late? Last month, leaders left France thanking their lucky stars that Donald Trump hadn’t taken a big bazooka to the G7 Summit.In Ankara, a darker Donald threatening to pull all US troops from Europ...
He is helping #Norway perform at its best at the #WorldCup, and is considered one of the best goalscorers in the world. Who is Erling #Haaland?
🇫🇷 "You have a built-in danger in the system." The Financial Times' Victor Mallet argues #France's two-round system could leave centre voters choosing between two extremes in #2027elections, potentially opening the door to a far-right #LePen victory over the far-left. More on #F24Debate ➡️https://f24.my/C2bC
Dutch cyclist Olav Kooij won stage five of the Tour de France after several riders went down in a crash a little more than five kilometres from the finish line.
Dutch cyclist Olav Kooij won stage five of the Tour de France after several riders went down in a crash a little more than five kilometres from the finish line.
US President Donald Trump told his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of the NATO summit Wednesday that the US would grant Ukraine a license to manufacture its own Patriot air-defence systems. Patriot interceptor missiles are the only tool in Kyiv's arsenal that can shoot down Russia's deadly ballistic missiles.
French hard-right leader Marine Le Pen has decided to run for president despite her conviction on embezzlement charges and she is counting on her political heir Jordan Bardella to run alongside her, casting him as her future prime minister. But how aligned are Marine Le Pen and Bardella? Do they think alike? Increasingly, the answer is no and the number of issues they express differences on is gro...
Not only have more than 3,000 died in the two earthquakes that struck Venezuela, but 17,000 were injured and thousands of homes destroyed. For many of those who survived, the psychological toll is enormous. Solange Mougin has more on the difficulty facing Venezuelans who lost everything.
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he thought he would remove Syria from the United States' list of designated state sponsors of terrorism during a meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at a summit in Turkey.
Both supporters of the Iranian regime and members of the opposition have been sharing AI-generated images of funeral services held in early July for Iran's late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei – killed during a US-Israeli strike on February 28.
US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was "over" Wednesday but left the door open to more talks, after fighting flared sparked by Iranian attacks on ships in the vital Strait of Hormuz. "As far as I'm concerned, it's over," Trump said at a NATO summit in Turkey on Wednesday when asked if the truce was intact. "I'll let our wonderful negotiators keep talking if they want, but I don...
The twin blasts that rocked Damascus during French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Syria this week underscore the fragility of President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s authority and the security challenges he faces. They also undermine the message of stability that Damascus is striving to convey to the international community.
