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Israel conducted strikes on south Lebanon and Hezbollah fired into northern Israel on Tuesday, after US President Donald Trump announced an agreement to halt attacks that neither side has publicly accepted, as FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky reports from Jerusalem.
US President Donald Trump said on Monday that Israel and Hezbollah had agreed to stop fighting, adding that Iran talks were moving rapidly after seeming to falter over Israel's Lebanon offensive. But there were fresh signs of tensions between the United States and Israel. Netanyahu appeared to cast doubt on any truce with Hezbollah – while a report in the US news outlet Axios said that Trump calle...
US President Donald Trump said Monday that talks with Iran were moving at a "rapid pace", even as Tehran threatened to widen the war by keeping the Strait of Hormuz blocked and activating other pressure points around the region. Iran's Tasnim news agency reported that Tehran had suspended dialogue with mediators over Israel's expanding offensive in Lebanon. Trump later said he had persuaded Israel...
Anthropic, the firm behind AI assistant Claude, submitted a confidential filing to go public with the US Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday. The firm, valued at close to a trillion dollars, could make its market debut by the end of the year as it sees a surge in interest for its range of AI products. Also in this edition: as France welcomes new data centre investments, we see what's driv...
Moscow launched hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles against Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities overnight. At least 14 civilians were killed and more than 100 others were wounded. Residents crowded into the metro in an attempt to escape the bombardment.
Oliver Farry is pleased to welcome Dr. Thomas Pudlarz, Oncologist and Head of the pancreatic care pathway within the 'Interception' program at the Gustave-Roussy Institute. For decades, pancreatic cancer has remained one of oncology's most formidable challenges. Despite major advances in immunotherapy and precision medicine, treatment for pancreatic cancer remains elusive. The emergence of daraxim...
Aryna Sabalenka made easy work of Naomi Osaka (7-5, 6-3) in round of 16. She will face Russia’s Diana Shnaider in quarterfinal.
The European Union on Monday agreed a deal to allow countries to send migrants ordered to leave the bloc to third-country "return hubs". The legislation, which still requires formal approval by EU governments and the European Parliament, has drawn criticism from human rights groups.
Winemakers across France are experimenting with the ancient practice of "vitiforestry" – growing trees alongside vines – to tackle the modern issue of climate change, and many are impressed with the results. Amid increasingly unpredictable weather, trees can help protect vines from spring frosts and provide shade during heatwaves.
In the wine-making heart of the northern Rhone hills in southeastern France, one of Pierre-Jean Villa's plots is a curiosity.
The Israeli military on Tuesday called on residents of the southern Lebanese city of Nabatiyeh to leave their homes ahead of planned strikes in the area. Clashes continue between Israel and Shiite militant group Hezbollah despite US President Donald Trump’s claim to have brokered an end to fighting. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border continued early on Tuesday as Israeli air defences intercepted incoming projectiles, despite US President Donald Trump’s claim that he had brokered an end to fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah intensified on Monday, after US President Donald Trump said the two sides had agreed to dial back fighting following talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and indirect communication with Hezbollah.
Russian air strikes hit several major Ukrainian cities early on Tuesday, killing at least 11 people and wounding more than 100, authorities said. Kyiv, Dnipro and Kharkiv were among the hardest hit, with residential buildings damaged and thousands of residents sheltering underground amid ongoing air raid alerts.
Russian air strikes hit several major Ukrainian cities early on Tuesday, killing at least 11 people and wounding more than 100. Kyiv, Dnipro and Kharkiv were among the hardest hit, with residential buildings damaged and thousands of residents sheltering underground amid ongoing air raid alerts.
Russian air strikes hit several major Ukrainian cities early on Tuesday, killing at least five people and injuring dozens as officials warned of a possible wider assault. Kyiv, Dnipro and Kharkiv were among the hardest hit, with residential buildings damaged and thousands of residents sheltering underground amid ongoing air raid alerts.
Russian air strikes hit several major Ukrainian cities early on Tuesday, killing at least five people and injuring dozens as officials warned of a possible wider assault. Kyiv, Dnipro and Kharkiv were among the hardest hit, with residential buildings damaged and thousands of residents sheltering underground amid ongoing air raid alerts.
President Donald Trump was said to be reconsidering a controversial $1.8 billion compensation fund on Monday, created as part of a settlement with the IRS, amid legal challenges and growing opposition from Republicans. The Justice Department has paused implementation following a court order, raising doubts about the fund's future.
Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced on Monday that she has formed a new left-leaning minority coalition after months of negotiations following inconclusive elections in March. The agreement secures her third term in office, bringing together four parties that hold a slim parliamentary majority.
Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced on Monday that she has formed a new left-leaning minority coalition after months of negotiations following inconclusive elections in March. The agreement secures her third term in office, bringing together four parties that hold a slim parliamentary majority.
Aryna Sabalenka strengthened her French Open title bid on Monday by defeating Naomi Osaka to reach the quarter-finals, while Matteo Berrettini continued his comeback from injury with a place in his first Grand Slam quarter-final since 2022. The world number one is now the only major champion left in the singles draws at Roland Garros.
Aryna Sabalenka strengthened her French Open title bid on Monday by defeating Naomi Osaka to reach the quarter-finals, while Matteo Berrettini continued his comeback from injury with a place in his first Grand Slam quarter-final since 2022. The world number one is now the only major champion left in the singles draws at Roland Garros.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday he told US President Donald Trump that his country would strike Beirut if Hezbollah doesn't stop attacking Israel. Earlier, Trump had said that Israel and Hezbollah had agreed to dial back fighting. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Bilal Y. Saab, Senior Managing Director of TRENDS Research and Advisory U.S., explains that "there's a...
In tonight's edition: Hundreds protest in Kenya over plans to build an Ebola quarantine centre for US citizens in the town of Nanyuki. Also, despite almost 300 suspected deaths from the outbreak, there have still been signs of progress in supplying rural Congolese health centres and millions are invested in speeding up vaccine research. Plus Ethiopia's leader is all but guaranteed a landslide vict...
In tonight's edition, hundreds protest in Kenya over plans to build an Ebola quarantine centre for US citizens in the town of Nanyuki. Also, with almost 300 suspected death from the outbreak, there have still been signs of progress in supplying rural Congolese health centres and millions are invested in speeding up vaccine research. And Ethiopia's leader is all but guaranteed a landslide victory i...
Senegal's Pastef political party will not participate in the country's new government, Ousmane Sonko, the recently ousted prime minister and party president, said on Monday,raising the prospect of further political turmoil amid a daunting debt crisis.
Pro-Trump lawyer Aberaldo de la Espriella pulled ahead as a leader in Colombia’s race for the presidency in the first round of elections over the weekend, capitalizing on a growing appetite for heavy-handed crackdowns on criminal groups across Latin America. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Christopher Sabatini, Senior Research Fellow on the Americas at Chatham House, says that "this is really...
Over the last 24 hours, reports have surfaced claiming Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian resigned due to an alleged power struggle between his government and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps which is “excluding” him from decision-making in the Iran war. Tehran has outright denied the reports, calling it "rumour mongering" by a foreign media outlet and accusing it of publishing "wishful thin...
US President Donald Trump said Monday he had persuaded Israel and Hezbollah to de-escalate, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreeing not to send troops to southern Beirut and the Lebanese militant group promising to stop attacks. Reporting from Jerusalem, FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky says that, if true, the move represents a "major coup" for both Hezbollah and Iran.
