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South African scientist’s breakthrough research shows soil fungus could be used in fight against devastating crop pestHearing about fields full of dead caterpillars enveloped in a mysterious white substance intrigued the South African scientist Letodi Luki Mathulwe. Something was killing off the African armyworm – one of the most devastating pests for farmers in east and southern Africa.The white ...
China’s National Cultural Heritage Administration is putting museums nationwide on notice to strengthen emergency management during the summer peak season, following a series of operational failures, including a sudden power outage in Xian’s Terracotta Warriors museum last week. According to the notice published on Monday, there have been issues such as blackouts, air conditioning failures and sev...
While rising trade tensions between Beijing and Brussels continue to dominate headlines, Chinese exporters face a far more immediate and concrete threat: the boxes, wraps, and plastic bags protecting their goods. On Wednesday, the European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) became applicable across the bloc. Replacing a 1994 directive, the regulation sets requirements for ever...
Parts of northern Spain are set to turn from day to night as the Moon blocks out the Sun. Millions more will see a partial eclipse across Europe, Canada, the northern US and northwest Africa. But beyond the spectacle, eclipses also offer scientists valuable insights into the Sun and our universe. Ellen Gainsford has more.
We’re just hours away from a rare total solar eclipse, with parts of northern Spain set to briefly turn from day to night as the Moon blocks out the Sun. Millions more will see a partial eclipse across Europe, Canada, the northern US and northwest Africa. But beyond the spectacle, eclipses also offer scientists valuable insights into the Sun and our universe. Ellen Gainsford has more.
South Africa is asking several African governments to reimburse it for repatriating over 80,000 immigrants
Earlier this week, Zelenskyy accused North Korea of stepping up its support for Russia, with ballistic missiles from Pyongyang reportedly used in another deadly attack on Zaporizhzhia. Let’s get more on this from France 24’s correspondent in South Korea, Chloe Borgnon.
$1.4 trillion in fines… That’s the astronomical sum four US states are seeking from Meta, the company founded by Mark Zuckerberg. California, Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey accuse the company of deliberately making Instagram and Facebook addictive for minors. Wassim Cornet reports from Los Angeles.
We’re just hours away from a rare celestial event, a total solar eclipse. Day will briefly turn into night across parts of northern Spain as the Moon completely blocks out the Sun. Beyond Spain, millions more will see a partial eclipse across Europe, Canada, the northern US and northwest Africa. And we’ll have plenty of coverage for you throughout the day. Francis Monte reports.
One Indonesian teenager was killed when the vessel caught fire in rough seas.
It’s being described as social media’s “Big Tobacco moment”, with a major trial against Meta opening today. Mark Zuckerberg’s company is defending itself against allegations that it harmed children by designing addictive features for young users on Instagram and Facebook. France 24 journalist Delano D'Souza shares further insights.
The recent Complex top 25 streamer list has sparked significant controversy due to the omission of beloved creator TheBurntPeanut. Despite showcasing major streaming talents like IShowSpeed and Kai Cenat, TheBurntPeanut's absence raised eyebrows, particularly given his impressive track record of multiple awards in 2025. This has led to rampant discussions among fans questioning the validity of the...
Geopolitics and cost of living crisis have cost Europe’s largest travel company €60m so farHolidaymakers are waiting until the last minute to book their trips because of the continuing uncertainty caused by the war in Iran and the cost of living crisis, according to Tui, Europe’s largest travel company, which said the war had cost it €60m (£51m) so far.In the weeks after the outbreak of war at the...
Reforms comply with wishlist of intelligence services which say Germany lags behind allies and enemiesThe German government has approved a draft law aimed at lifting many of the restraints on its spy agencies imposed during the postwar period as the country reels from two attacks in a month that have exposed serious security gaps.The controversial changes, which must still pass parliament, largely...
Three-quarters of the world has abolished the death penalty in law or in practice, according to Amnesty International.
A 32-year-old woman was rescued after 36 hours under rubble following a 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Colombia.
Calls for speed limiters or mandated helmet use after research into injuries at three paediatric trauma centres The number of children involved in crashes on e-scooters has soared in recent years, with some as young as nine involved in collisions, research has found.Researchers carried out a review of injuries among the under-16s at three specialist paediatric trauma centres – Alder Hey in Liverpo...
Operation under way to rescue dozens missing after boat overturned by waves at world’s largest manmade lakeAt least 15 people have died and 27 are missing after an overcrowded ferry capsized on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe.The boat had a capacity of 90 people, but was carrying 114 adult passengers, five crew members and an unknown number of children, Zimbabwe’s civil protection unit (CPU) said, citing ...
"In exchange for the weapons, the defendants paid in the form of fentanyl and methamphetamine imported into the United States for distribution," the Justice Department said.
Iran says Hormuz stays closed until US meets its demands and changes its 'behaviour' as global energy prices rise.
Iran says Hormuz stays closed until US meets its demands and changes its 'behaviour' as global energy prices rise.
Prime minister suggests possible measure as he prepares to chair emergency Cobra meeting in response to extreme heatSpotted this picture on the newswires that feels truly apocalyptic:The Green party leader, Zack Polanski, has commented on analysis estimating that this summer’s heatwaves have cost the UK economy £4.4bn so far this year (you can read that report here).This summer’s extreme heat is s...
Extreme heat could cost EU economies around €180 billion this year, roughly 1% of GDP and almost exactly the growth the bloc had been expecting for 2026, with France facing the heaviest blow of the big member states.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened to retaliate to Western seizures of its commercial vessels
Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji has died, according to state media
In traditional Chinese culture, the cardinal directions – east, west, south, and north – represent more than mere points on a compass; they reveal how ancient societies comprehended life, death, and human nature. The Shuowen Jiezi, the earliest surviving dictionary of China compiled during the Eastern Han dynasty (25–220), explains the four cardinal directions in relation to the movement of the su...
Myanmar’s military is increasingly using drones, motorised paragliders and other low-cost aircraft to attack civilians, United Nations investigators said, even as the country’s rulers seek to project stability and gain legitimacy after a military-run election. The report by the UN-established Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar released on Tuesday said attacks continued to rise from Ju...
New research from travel booking platform Klook reveals just how thankless the role of travel planning can be and has launched a global search for five planners keen on a chance to swap the spreadsheets for a Swiss getaway.
