Who is Mikhailo Drapaty, Ukraine's new commander-in-chief?
Volodymyr Zelensky has bowed to pressure from the streets. The former head of the Ukrainian armed forces Oleksandr Syrsky has been replaced by the popular Mykhailo Drapaty. Who is he?
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'Unprecedented': France records 5,764 excess deaths during June-July heatwave period
France recorded 5,764 more deaths than the normal rate between June 17 and July 2, health authorities said Wednesday. While authorities said the excess mortality rate was due to "all causes", the period coincided with a stretch of extreme heatwaves in several French regions.
France: Macron refuses environment minister's resignation over pesticide law
France's environment minister will remain in her post despite her disagreement with a bill reintroducing controversial pesticides, given the "urgency" to act on climate change, her team said Wednesday. Monique Barbut had submitted her resignation to President Emmanuel Macron, but he refused it. Explanation by FRANCE 24 French politics editor Marc Perelman.
US announces landmark deal allowing Saudis to enrich nuclear fuel
The United States on Wednesday signed a landmark civilian nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia, pressing ahead with closer strategic ties despite the war with Iran. Washington said the deal includes strict non-proliferation safeguards as regional tensions continue to escalate.
US to announce landmark deal allowing Saudis to enrich nuclear fuel, reports say
The US on Wednesday is set to announce a deal with Saudi Arabia that would allow the oil-rich Gulf nation to enrich uranium, according to US media reports. Riyadh has long asserted its right to a civilian nuclear programme, but Israel and several policy experts warn that it could spark a nuclear proliferation threat in the region.
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Senegal's Bassirou Diomaye Faye backs Macky Sall for UN top job
Senegal will support Macky Sall’s candidacy for the post of Secretary-General of the United Nations. The announcement was made in a press release on Monday, three days after he was granted an audience with current President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. Details by FRANCE 24 correspondent in Dakar, Aminatou Diallo.
Senegal's Bassirou Diomaye Faye back Macky Sall for UN top job
Senegal will support Macky Sall’s candidacy for the post of Secretary-General of the United Nations. The announcement was made in a press release on Monday, three days after he was granted an audience by the current president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye. Details by FRANCE 24 correspondent in Dakar, Aminatou Diallo.
Two foreign jihadists arrested in Nigeria for helping local terror groups
After 17 years, the Nigeria military’s efforts to contend a jihadist insurgency do not seem to be successful. The military is facing fresh hurdles with foreign fighters, including those from the Middle East joining the insurgents. The foreigners are bringing skills and technology that have proved very valuable in the Jihadists’ fight against the military. Details by FRANCE 24 correspondent in Lago...
Two foreign Jihadists arrested in Nigeria for helping local terror groups
After 17 years, the Nigeria military’s efforts to contend a Jihadist insurgency do not seem to be successful. The military is facing fresh hurdles with foreign fighters, including those from the Middle East joining the insurgents. The foreigners are bringing skills and technology that have proved very valuable in the Jihadists’ fight against the military. Details by FRANCE 24 correspondent in Lago...
Mounting violence in Mali poses threat to military-led government
Mali’s military has suffered one of its deadliest losses in years. At least 50 soldiers were killed in an ambush near the northern town of Anefis, in an attack claimed by Tuareg separatists and Al-Qaeda-linked jihadists. The assault is the latest in a string of setbacks, with militants also targeting Malian and Russian Africa Corps forces, downing a military helicopter, and briefly seizing territo...
Mounting violence in Mali poses threat to military-led governement
Mali’s military has suffered one of its deadliest losses in years. At least 50 soldiers were killed in an ambush near the northern town of Anefis, in an attack claimed by Tuareg separatists and Al-Qaeda-linked jihadists. The assault is the latest in a string of setbacks, with militants also targeting Malian and Russian Africa Corps forces, downing a military helicopter, and briefly seizing territo...
India: Youth-led 'Cockroach' protests increase pressure on Modi's government
With each passing day, India's youth-led cockroach movement seems to swell. As the sit-in by anti-corruption campaigners grows in New Delhi, opposition lawmakers relay their call for the education minister to resign over the leaking of exam tests. The standoff grew with the Supreme Court refusing to hear a police brutality petition launched after Monday's crackdown on those trying to reach parliam...
Trump to announce US-Saudi nuclear deal to allow fuel enrichment
The New York Times is reporting that the Trump administration plans to announce that it has reached a broad nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia which could lead to the country enriching its own fuel for nuclear reactors.What do we know about the deal and what will this mean for the region? Details by Angela Diffley, FRANCE 24 international affairs editor.
Donald Trump to announce US-Saudi nuclear deal to allow fuel enrichment
The New York Times is reporting that the Trump administration plans to announce that it has reached a broad nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia which could lead to the country enriching its own fuel for nuclear reactors.What do we know about the deal and what will this mean for the region? Details by Angela Diffley, FRANCE 24 international affairs editor.
Trump to announce landmark nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia
According to US media, the Trump administration is expected to announce a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia later this Wednesday. While the White House claims the nuclear deal will bring billions to American companies and pave the way for Saudis to have a civilian nuclear program and nuclear power, critics of the yet announced deal fear that it could open the door for the kingdom to attain a nuclear ...
Indian students vow to continue 'cockroach movement' protests despite crackdown
Protests continue for a third day in the Indian capital, New Delhi, as pressure mounts on Narendra Modi to sack his education minister. The youth-led movement remains defiant even after Monday's heavy handed police crackdown. While the minister in question says the government remains committed to reform, the so-called Cockroach party say he's incompetent, and they want him out. Details by Delano D...
The Iran war has cost the US $37.5 billion dollars, says Defense Secretary Pete Hesgseth
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told a Senate committee that the Pentagon needs nearly 70 billion dollars in additional funding for the war in Iran. The hearing turned combative as Senators demanded explanations as to the military's strategy to win or otherwise end the war. Story by Bryan Quinn.
UNESCO places ancient Lebanese city of Tyre on heritage danger list
UNESCO on Wednesday added Tyre, an ancient coastal city in southern Lebanon founded by the Phoenicians, to its list of world heritage sites in danger following months of Israeli bombardment. Founded around 4,700 years ago, Tyre is home to archaeological treasures including two protected UNESCO areas.
Louvre heist: 'We've recovered millions worth of artworks thanks to tipsters', explains legal expert
Annette Young is pleased to welcome Christopher Marinello, veteran lawyer, founder of Art Recovery International and one of the world's foremost experts in recovering stolen, looted, and missing works of art. The reopening of the Apollo Gallery at the Louvre, nine months after one of the most brazen museum thefts in recent history, marks more than the restoration of a famous exhibition space. It e...
Louvre heist: 'We have recovered millions worth of artworks thanks to tipsters', explains
Annette Young is pleased to welcome Christopher Marinello, veteran lawyer, founder of Art Recovery International and one of the world's foremost experts in recovering stolen, looted, and missing works of art. The reopening of the Apollo Gallery at the Louvre, nine months after one of the most brazen museum thefts in recent history, marks more than the restoration of a famous exhibition space. It e...
'Our cultural institutions not safe: If they could break into the Louvre, they can get in anywhere'
Annette Young is pleased to welcome Christopher Marinello, veteran lawyer , founder of Art Recovery International and one of the world's foremost experts in recovering stolen, looted, and missing works of art. The reopening of the Apollo Gallery at the Louvre, nine months after one of the most brazen museum thefts in recent history, marks more than the restoration of a famous exhibition space. It ...
Germany greenlights controversial joint French-Russian nuclear project
Germany's environment ministry on Wednesday approved a French-Russian project to produce fuel rods used in Russian-designed reactors in the northwestern German town of Lingen. The joint venture project by a subsidiary of French company Framatome and Russia's state-owned Rosatom sparked fears of Russian spying, but German authorities said they had "no legal possibility to reject" it.
#Ukraine's controversial top general replaced amid mass #protests
#Ukraine's top general Oleksander #Syrsky is being replaced by general Mikhailo #Dapraty after days of #protests demanding his departure. Syrsky was accused of having forced the popular #defence minister Mikhailo #Fedorov out as he was reticent to engage with reforms to modernise the #army.
D. Rykner says the Louvre needs to be 'refurbished', Macron's big project is 'useless and expensive'
Stuart Norval is pleased to welcome Didier RYKNER, Art Historian, Investigative Journalist and Founder / Editor in Chief of La Tribune de l’Art. Offering a forceful institutional critique of the Louvre's current priorities, Didier Rykner argues that the museum's principal challenge is not a lack of resources, but a misallocation of them. While acknowledging that security investments are both neces...
Didier Rykner: The Louvre needs to be 'refurbished', Macron's big project is 'useless and expensive'
Stuart Norval is pleased to welcome Didier RYKNER, Art Historian, Investigative Journalist and Founder / Editor in Chief of La Tribune de l’Art. Offering a forceful institutional critique of the Louvre's current priorities, Didier Rykner argues that the museum's principal challenge is not a lack of resources, but a misallocation of them. While acknowledging that security investments are both neces...
Louvre: Art Historian Didier Rykner warns Emmanuel Macron's vision is 'useless & bad for the museum'
Stuart Norval is pleased to welcome Didier RYKNER, Art Historian, Investigative Journalist and Founder / Editor in Chief of La Tribune de l’Art. Offering a forceful institutional critique of the Louvre's current priorities, Didier Rykner argues that the museum's principal challenge is not a lack of resources, but a misallocation of them. While acknowledging that security investments are both neces...
Pete Hegseth asks US Senate for 'urgent' Iran war funding increase
The cost of the US military campaign against Iran has already cost 37.5 billion dollars. The figure was revealed by the US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as he appeared before the Senate to make the case for the war and ask for an additional 67 billion dollars worth of funding. The move drew criticism from both Democrats and Republicans. Details and analysis by FRANCE 24 international affairs edit...
French mayor secreted away under threat by notorious DZ mafia drug gang
Here in France, authorities are waging an increasingly intense battle against rising drug crime. That fight took a new turn this week – as the mayor of the southern town of Alès was spirited from his home by police in the middle of the night over fears for his safety. He'd received multiple threats from the drug gang known as the “DZ Mafia”. Once a local player on the Marseille drug market, the ga...
France passes social media ban for teenagers under 15
The French parliament has approved a social media ban for children under the age of 15. The measure is due to come into effect after the Summer holidays – but many questions still need to be answered as to how it will be enforced. Story by James Vasina.
Zelensky dimisses military chief, accused of wasting lives by demonstrators
It is the biggest shake up in Ukraine's military leadership since Russia's full scale invasion of Ukraine – a shake up designed to end what has also been one of the country's biggest political crises since the invasion. After days of street protests over last week's removal of the defence minister, President Volodymyr Zelensky sacked the military's commander in chief. Will the change be enough to ...