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US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order targeting what he described as "birth tourism," seeking to curb birthright citizenship by restricting entry for pregnant visitors intending to give birth in the United States. Trump said the move followed the Supreme Court's rejection of his earlier effort to limit the constitutional right.
US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order targeting what he described as "birth tourism," seeking to curb birthright citizenship by restricting entry for pregnant visitors intending to give birth in the United States. Trump said the move followed the Supreme Court's rejection of his earlier effort to limit the constitutional right.
An explosion on a minibus Thursday in a suburb of the Syrian capital Damascus wounded 14 people, three of them critically, but there were no fatalities, Syria's health ministry said Friday. Syrian state media earlier reported two deaths, but the health ministry said the fatalities were incorrectly recorded.
An explosion on a minibus Thursday in a suburb of the Syrian capital Damascus wounded 14 people, three of them critically, but there were no fatalities, Syria's health ministry said Friday. Syrian state media earlier reported two deaths, but the health ministry said the fatalities were incorrectly recorded.
At least two people were killed and 13 wounded when a bomb planted on a minibus exploded on Thursday in the Syrian town of Jaramana, near Damascus, state media reported, citing the health ministry. The blast tore off the vehicle's roof, wrecked its interior and scattered debris across the road.
Nigerian security forces say that they've returned 308 abductees home after freeing them from their kidnappers in a northern forest. Also, in South Africa, the textile industry is facing a workforce crisis after thousands of migrant workers fled the country in the past few months, in the wake of violent xenophobic protests. And in Lagos, a Nigerian artist is turning ordinary clay into vibrant port...
First, Nigerian security forces say that they've returned 308 abductees home after freeing them from their kidnappers in a northern forest. Also, in South Africa, the textile industry is facing a workforce crisis after thousands of migrant workers fled the country in the past few months, in the wake of violent xenophobic protests. And, in Lagos, a Nigerian artist is turning ordinary clay into vibr...
At least 38 members of the Yemeni government forces were killed Thursday in drone and missile attacks carried out by Houthi rebels, according to medical sources. The Iran-backed Houthis claimed the attacks were in retaliation for what they described as a recent military buildup supported by Saudi Arabia.
On August 12 the Moon will completely block out the Sun during a rare total solar eclipse across much of northern Spain. Here is what to know about the phenomenon, the first total solar eclipse visible from mainland Europe in 20 years.
Aged 97 years old, British woman Betty Bromage broke her own Guinness World Record for being the oldest female wing walker. This sport involves standing, secured by straps, on the wings of an airplane.
European football's governing body (UEFA) on Thursday reaffirmed its boycott of the World Cup despite FIFA's apology a day earlier for "errors" over its now-abandoned plan to sell stakes in the tournament to private investors. The proposal, championed by FIFA president Gianni Infantino, has plunged world football's governing body into its biggest governance crisis in years and raised fresh questio...
Kim Le Court claimed her second victory in the Tour de France Femmes on Thursday in Tournon-sur-Rhône one year after winning in Guéret.
#FIFA's crisis meeting and apology haven't convinced #Europe's #football governing body. In a statement published on August 6, the #UEFA said it would maintain its #WorldCup #boycott over FIFA's plan to open up competitions to private investment.
A #nature reserve off the coast of #Oman is under threat after #oil from a suspected Russian ghost ship spilled into the sea. The source of the #explosions that caused the leak remains unknown.
Roads blocked and checkpoints closed: After every outbreak of violence, Israel seals off the West Bank. Like after events in Nablus, where two Israeli settlers and four Palestinians died on July 24. Our correspondent Claire Duhamel travelled with a paramedic who regularly transports pregnant women to hospital.
The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) announced Thursday that its boycott of FIFA competitions, including the World Cups, remains in effect despite FIFA’s decision to abandon its plan to open up to outside investors.
A #nature reserve off the coast of #Oman is under threat after #oil from a suspected Russian ghost ship spilled into the sea. The source of the #explosions that caused the leak remains unknown.
At least 10 people died in Russian attacks across Ukraine overnight according to local authorities. Strikes occurred in the regions of Sumy, Odessa and Kyiv. More details with FRANCE 24 correspondent in Kharkiv, Emmanuelle Chaze.
A Russian disinformation campaign has targeted French presidential candidate Gabriel Attal, the latest such report in recent weeks. The alleged interference comes as France prepares for next year's presidential election. Similar disinformation campaigns have also been launched against presidential candidates Raphael Glucksmann, a left-wing member of the European Parliament and vocal Kremlin critic...
Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah has signed a two-year contract with Trabzonspor after nine years at Liverpool, the Turkish club said Thursday. Mohamed Salah will earn a salary of 17 million euros per season.
French winemakers affected by this summer’s wildfires are in limbo as the grape harvest approaches, fearing their 2026 vintage could have burnt flavors that would compromise sales.
French winemakers affected by this summer’s wildfires are in limbo as the grape harvest approaches, fearing their 2026 vintage could have burnt flavors that would compromise sales.
Brushing his hand over crackling vine leaves, French winemaker Gregory Guibergia was relieved a wildfire only scorched the edge of his vineyard but he feared its smoke would ruin this year's vintage.
Three rights groups have released findings of a probe into the Israeli attack which killed Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil in April. The investigation by Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International and The Legal Agenda shows Israel deliberately targeted the 42-year-old and her camerawoman, who was wounded in the attack. According to the UN human rights office, deliberate attacks on civilians is cons...
Progressive Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed defeated his centrist rival Haley Stevens in the Senatorial primary election in Michigan. He will face Republican challenger Mike Rogers in the midterms. His left-wing platform calls for universal healthcare, higher taxes on billionaires and corporations, and an end to military aid for Israel. The results reflect a growing leftward shift among Americ...
In the US state of Michigan, progressive Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed defeated his centrist rival Haley Stevens in the party's Senatorial primary election. The results reflect a growing leftward shift among American Democrats – but the narrowness of El-Sayed's victory has many in the party establishment worried for his chances for the fall in the crucial swing state. Details by Bryan Quinn.
🇨🇺 Cuba is facing its worst economic and social crisis in decades while Washington is piling on sanctions and increasing pressure on the regime like never before. 🇺🇸 Why now? What’s really driving Trump’s interest in the island? And how far would the United States be prepared to go? ➡️ Find out in our latest long-form analysis on the France 24 English YouTube channel.
Israel on Thursday charged a settler, Yinon Levi, with the killing of prominent Palestinian activist Awdah Hathaleen in the West Bank in July 2025. This marks the first time since the October 7, 2023 attacks that an Israeli has been indicted for the death of a Palestinian in the occupied territory, according to Israeli rights group B’Tselem.
DR Congo has recorded nearly 4,000 confirmed cases of Ebola and over 1,800 deaths, as the epidemic resurges. The country is experiencing the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record.
