Ratko Mladic, ‘Butcher of Bosnia’, dies aged 84
Ratko Mladic, the Bosnian Serb general known as the ‘Butcher of Bosnia’, has died.
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US Postal Service says new mail ballot rules tied to Trump order are in effect
Move from USPS comes amid Trump administration’s efforts to restrict mail-in voting in November’s midtermsThe US Postal Service (USPS) said on Thursday that new requirements for mail-in voting are now in effect as Donald Trump seeks to crack down on the practice. The move is expected to trigger a new round of legal challenges.The Trump administration has sought to impose new rules requiring...
Judge orders mental health evaluation for man found with gun at Trump golf course in LA
Judge ruled Jeanine John Taele, discovered with firearm days before Trump visit, was unfit to face felony chargeA judge in California has suspended criminal proceedings against a man found with a loaded gun near Donald Trump’s golf course in Los Angeles, and instead ordered him to undergo a mental health evaluation.Jeanine John Taele, 38, of Downey, California, was arrested for weapons violations ...
UEFA asks US court for FIFA documents for criminal case against Infantino
European football's governing body considering criminal complaint against Infantino over World Cup selloff plans.
Number of asylum seekers living in hotels across UK halves in a year
Home Office was housing 16,021 asylum seekers across 160 hotels at end of June, while small boat crossings down 23%UK politics live – latest updatesThe number of asylum seekers living in hotels has halved in a year, Home Office figures show.Sweeping changes to the asylum system have also led to a significant drop in legal arrivals and asylum claims, but the numbers of asylum seekers housed in priv...
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Number of asylum seekers living in hotels across UK halves within a year
Small boat crossings also down 23% year-on-year, with Home Office citing more trafficking arrestsUK politics live – latest updatesThe number of asylum seekers living in hotels has halved within a year, including 13 closures over the past month alone, according to new migration statistics.Sweeping changes to the asylum system have also seen a significant drop in legal arrivals and asylum claims. Bu...
The Middle Corridor's growing role in global trade
The Middle Corridor is expanding from a regional route into an intercontinental trade link between Asia and Europe. With Azerbaijan at its centre, growing cargo volumes, digital logistics and expanding port capacity are reshaping the route's future.
Burnham’s expected UK ban on Israeli settlement goods draws broad support
A Labour lawmaker tells Al Jazeera sanctions would uphold British morals and legal obligations.
Officials urge calm after malaria outbreak kills two staff at Frankfurt airport
Mosquito traps are set up at Germany’s biggest airport, with doctors told to watch for symptoms of deadly diseaseGerman health officials are seeking to reassure the public after two workers at the country’s biggest airport died of malaria.Mosquito traps have been set up at Frankfurt airport and a mosquito monitoring process is under way. A detailed investigation is being conducted to clarify how t...
Ratko Mladic, former general convicted of Bosnia genocide, dies
Ratko Mladic, convicted of genocide for orchestrating the 1995 massacre of at least 8,000 Muslims in a U.N.-designated "safe area" of Bosnia, Europe's worst atrocity since World War Two, died on Thursday in U.N. custody. France 24's correspondent in Belgrade, Laurent Rouy, has the latest.
Ratko Mladic, ex-Bosnian Serb warlord who oversaw atrocities, dies in prison at 84
Ratko Mladic, the notorious Bosnian Serb general, has died at 84 while serving a life sentence for war crimes
'National treasure: If we could all be like Dolly, the world would be a much better place'
As the world pays homage to the life and legacy of Dolly Parton, François Picard is pleased to welcome Nashville's Irene Kelley, Country musician and celebrated songwriter, alongside her daughter, Justyna Kelley, Country musician, songwriter, actress and producer. For the Kelley family, Dolly Parton’s significance lies in the extraordinary reach of her music, and even more in the way she turned in...
'National treasure: If we could all be like Dolly, it would be a much better place in the world'
As the world pays homage to the life and legacy of Dolly Parton, François Picard is pleased to welcome Nashville's Irene Kelley, Country musician and celebrated songwriter, alongside her daughter, Justyna Kelley, Country musician, songwriter, actress and producer. For the Kelley family, Dolly Parton’s significance lies in the extraordinary reach of her music, and even more in the way she turned in...
'Great public test': French presidential hopefuls to face off at business summit
Paris's Roland Garros tennis stadium will be the venue for a French presidential election warmup event on Thursday as seven from a crowded field of candidates will take to the stage at the Medef business leaders' annual end-of-summer seminar to defend their business and economic programmes. France 24's Charles Pellegrin reports.
Unfinished for nearly 30 years, Hollywood Video’s founder's Oregon mansion is up for $4.7 million
A nearly 52,000-square-foot mansion in West Linn, Oregon, has remained unfinished for almost 30 years and is now listed for $4.7 million. Hollywood Video founder Mark Wattles bought the 32-acre property for $1.25 million in 1994 and spent about $12 million on the project. Two later owners also had plans for the estate, but the mansion was never completed.
Foreigners jostle to secure UK residency rights before rules tighten
The United Kingdom has seen a spike in the number of migrants applying for citizenship and permanent settlement ahead of a planned government clampdown. Government data shows what appears to be a rush to secure residency rights in response to changes announced by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood that would force migrants to wait longer before they can gain them. The Home Office said 199,628 people w...
Tottenham sign Man City’s Egypt forward Omar Marmoush on season-long loan
Deal includes an obligation to make the move permanent next year, reportedly for a guaranteed $68m.
Hong Kong officer charged over indecent messages to suspect’s friend
A Hong Kong police officer has been charged with misconduct after allegedly sending obscene messages and photos to a woman friend of a suspect in a criminal investigation. Officers from the New Territories South regional crime unit detained the 32‑year‑old man in Tuen Mun on August 20, a police spokesman said on Thursday. During an investigation into a case in May last year, the officer from Kwai ...
Officer charged after allegedly sending indecent messages to suspect’s friend
A Hong Kong police officer has been charged with misconduct after allegedly sending obscene messages and photos to a woman friend of a suspect in a criminal investigation. Officers from the New Territories South regional crime unit detained the 32‑year‑old man in Tuen Mun on August 20, a police spokesman said on Thursday. During an investigation into a case in May last year, the officer from Kwai ...
Exclusive - French astronaut describes climate change as seen from space
In her exclusive interview with FRANCE 24, French astronaut Sophie Adenot spoke from the International Space Station about the impacts of climate change and the changing face of Earth.
USS Abraham Lincoln to visit port in Thailand after more than 250 days at sea
Thai navy says ‘routine’ visit’ will allow personnel to rest and recuperate amid reports of poor conditions onboardThe USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier is set to make a temporary stop in Thailand next week as it heads back to the United States, Thai navy officials said, after spending more than 250 consecutive days at sea supporting US operations against Iran amid recent reports of poor living...
Meta’s $18bn settlement: How social platforms will change for child users
From night curfew to two-hour limit, Instagram and Facebook will introduce new features for children in the US.
An 'icon' of contemporary art: A look back at the career of Yayoi Kusama
Japan's Yayoi Kusama, one of the world's most celebrated contemporary artists, has died aged 97, her company said on Thursday, triggering tributes from around the world. Eve Jackson takes a look at how the woman dubbed the "polka dot queen" became an icon of the art world.
One of east coast’s largest datacenters accused of ‘violating federal law’
Thermal drone footage shows a Microsoft-backed AI datacenter powering its operations with dozens of unpermitted generatorsThe largest planned AI datacenter in New Jersey is being accused of violating federal law after a visual investigation found the site running dozens of unpermitted gas-powered generators.Thermal drone footage captured by the non-profit newsroom Floodlight last week showed the p...
One Nation’s immigration policy is clear as mud – but that ambiguity could be a secret weapon for Pauline Hanson
The party’s key figures are either unable or unwilling to neatly articulate their migration targets, contradicting one another – and themselvesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOne Nation has experienced a swell in popular support in the past year, and has primarily done so off the back of tough talk on immigration – a policy area almost synonymous with its leader, Pauline...
More than 100 years ago, red mangroves were introduced to Hawaii; now crews are trying to...
In Hawaii, environmental teams are embarking on an ambitious project to eradicate invasive red mangroves, targeting nearly two miles of waterways in Kailua. This initiative is vital for preserving endangered native waterbirds while simultaneously addressing environmental degradation. The involvement of community volunteers and organizations is essential for this extensive, multi-year effort, funde...
Two dead in 'violent incident' at school near Berlin, local media says
Regional public broadcaster RBB and a local daily said the alarm had been raised at a secondary school in the town of Gosen-Neu Zittau, just outside the German capital.
'Extremely challenging' conditions hamper Nepal-Tibet flood rescue efforts
With more than 1,000 people still missing after the devastating flash flood that hit Nepal and Tibet on Wednesday, international rescue teams are working to locate survivors. But, as France 24’s Navodita Kumari reports, they are facing “extremely challenging” conditions due to the weather, mountainous terrain and lack of infrastructure.
