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On May 16, a senior IS figure was killed in a strike led by Nigerian and US forces as part of a joint operation to target jihadists of the group in the northeast of Nigeria. But although al-Minuki was a prominent figure of the IS group, he wasn't the second-in-command of IS worldwide, as US President Donald Trump claimed at the time of his killing. FRANCE 24's Wassim Nasr tells us more about who h...
Eve Jackson brings us an update from the mid-point of the 79th Cannes Film Festival as Adam Driver joins Miles Teller and director James Grey on the red carpet for "Paper Tiger", a film that explores corruption and moral downfall in the United States of the 1980s.
Eve Jackson brings us an update from the mid-point of the 79th Cannes Film Festival as Adam Driver joins Miles Teller and director James Grey on the red carpet for "Paper Tiger", a film that explores corruption and moral downfall in the United States of the 1980s.
Talks to reopen the Long Island Railroad were ongoing into Sunday night between union leaders and New York government representatives, hoping to reopen the crucial commuter transport network ahead of the work week. The rail network has been shut down since May 16, after five of the railway's unions went on strike. These workers have been working to negotiate higher wages with the Metropolitan Tran...
G7 finance chiefs are meeting in Paris. The discussions over the next two days in the French capital comes as the war in the Middle East continues to weigh on the global economy. France holds the G7 presidency and faces the tricky task of keeping dialogue open as tensions mount with Washington, over the latest tariff threats from Donald Trump.
The launch of limited edition Swatch watches descended into chaos on May 18 in several European cities and New York, with French police firing tear gas to restore order at one store near Paris. Hundreds of people waited through the night - and in some cases for several days - hoping to get their hands on the "Royal Pop" timepieces, made in collaboration with luxury watchmaker Audemars Piguet.
The MV Hondius has arrived in Rotterdam, where the crew will disembark and the ship will be disinfected. Despite fears of a widespread outbreak, the World Health Organisation has maintained its assessment of this hantavirus outbreak is of low risk. Disease specialists say a global pandemic of the deadly virus is very unlikely. So far, three people have died in the outbreak.
At least five Palestinians were killed in Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip on May 17. Israel has stepped up attacks in Gaza in the weeks since halting its joint bombing with the US in Iran. Netanyahu's government says Hamas fighters are tightening their grip on the strip. The devastated Palestinian territory has seen near-daily Israeli fire since the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas went into...
Speaking to France 24’s François Picard from the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, the Minister Delegate for Francophonie, International Partnerships, and French Citizens Abroad Éléonore Caroit presented the summit as evidence of a “renewed relationship” between France and African nations, one increasingly defined by private capital, educational cooperation, and strategic partnerships. Against the...
France's wide-reaching redevelopment of the Louvre will be carried out by a team of international architects including STUDIOS Architecture Paris and Selldorf Architects, the culture ministry announced Monday. The overhaul will include a new entrance for the Paris museum and a dedicated space for the Mona Lisa.
France's wide-reaching redevelopment of the Louvre will be carried out by a team of international architects including STUDIOS Architecture Paris and Selldorf Architects, the culture ministry announced Monday. The overhaul will include a new entrance for the Paris museum and a dedicated space for the Mona Lisa.
France said Monday that it had selected an international team of architects to transform the Louvre, which has been hit by a litany of problems including a $100 million jewellery robbery.
The United States and Nigeria carried out air strikes against Islamic State group targets in northeastern Nigeria on Sunday. The region faces the double threat of attacks from jihadist groups and from criminal gangs that carry out kidnappings, including one that resulted in the abduction of 46 people, most of them children, on Friday.
Half of all households in South Korea's capital Seoul have just one inhabitant. That trend is likely to continue, with more than 40 percent of men and women aged 25 to 49 saying they do not want to get married. Local authorities now consider solitude a serious public health issue. Seoul's municipal government is investing more than €260 million over five years to tackle what it calls an epidemic o...
A British photographer who lives in Kyiv has told FRANCE 24 how he doesn't believe the war in Ukraine is coming to an end. Mark Neville takes his photographs to tell the real stories of the Ukrainian people as they fight for their country against the Russian invasion. Amid the latest more positive news from the front line, and further signs that Ukraine is finding new ways of fighting back, he say...
PRESS REVIEW – Monday, May 18, 2026: First, Ukraine's drone attacks on Russia may mark a turning point in the war. Next, Venezuela's post-Maduro era is conflicting for locals. Also, there's more drama at the Cannes Film Festival as Canal+ hits back at filmmakers. Finally, Gen Z find new ways of enjoying themselves on a budget.
Tech giants are increasingly looking beyond Earth to solve one of AI's biggest growing pains: where to put all the computers.
Russia targeted eight regions of Ukraine in its latest nighttime drone and missile barrage, with local authorities reporting that the strikes wounded more than two dozen civilians, including three children. The city of Dnipro bore the brunt of the attack, which saw more than 500 hundred drones launched against the central region of the country.
Washington and Tehran have been swapping proposals in an effort to end the conflict which broke out on February 28. The two sides have held a single round of talks so far amid a fragile ceasefire in place since April 8. The truce has come under strain following a likely-Iranian attack near a UAE power plant. The stalled talks and rising tension are also worrying markets. FRANCE 24's Philip Turle b...
Washington and Tehran have been swapping proposals in an effort to end the conflict which broke out on February 28. The two sides have held a single round of talks so far amid a fragile ceasefire in place since April 8. The truce has come under strain following a likely-Iranian attack near a UAE power plant. The stalled talks and rising tension are also worrying markets. FRANCE 24's Philip Turle b...
A record increase in the number of death sentences and executions worldwide in 2025. This is what Amnesty International’s recently published annual report reveals. As usual, China accounts for the highest number of cases, thought to be the world's lead executioner. But the humanitarian organisation also attributes this figure to Iran, where the number of executed nearly doubled compared to 2024.
A record increase in the number of death sentences and executions worldwide in 2025. This is what Amnesty International’s recently published annual report reveals. As usual, China accounts for the highest number of cases, thought to be the world's lead executioner. But the humanitarian organisation also attributes this figure to Iran, where the number of executed nearly doubled compared to 2024.
Christians gathered for a day-long prayer festival held in Washington on May 17. The rally, backed by the Trump administration, has drawn criticism for promoting Christian nationalism, undermining the separation of church and state. Americans who travelled from across the country said it's a response to what they see as a decline of religious values, although Trump's approval rating among white Ev...
Football club Paris Saint-Germain lifted the Ligue 1 trophy but then lost 2-1 away to neighbours Paris FC in their last game before the Champions League final against Arsenal. There were plenty of surprises during the French football competition - some bad ones for PSG and some good ones for Marseille. In total, six French clubs will be playing in European competitions next year, like Lens in the ...
It is a shock threat to Europe's film industry. The head of France's biggest film producer, Canal Plus, is saying it will blacklist 600 film industry professionals who have signed a petition against the right-wing billionaire owner Vincent Bolloré. The announcement was made in Cannes in southern France where the world's movie elite is gathered for the Cannes Film Festival.
The daughter of late former president Alberto Fujimori, Keiko Fujimori will stand against the leftwing Roberto Sanchez in the second round of Peru's presidential elections. Sanchez's place in the contest was confirmed by the country's national election board on May 17 after he gathered over 2 million votes. But his position in the contest is not without controversy. Sanchez was accused of financia...
Two #US fighter #jets collided midair while performing at an air show in #Idaho on Sunday, with all four crew members able to eject and parachute to safety. An investigation is underway to establish how the two US Navy EA-18 Growler fighter jets managed to come into contact with each other at the Gunfighter Skies Air Show.
The UAE says a drone strike triggered a fire near a nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi. There were no reported casualties or radiological release from the strike, whose origin is currently unknown, but all eyes are on Iran. In the wake of the attack, US president Donald Trump is reportedly set to convene top national security advisers on May 18 to discuss military options.
Runners from across the globe put their physical and mental stamina to the test on May 16: to conquer the Great Wall of China Marathon. The race that starts and finishes near the Huangyaguan fortress celebrated its 23rd anniversary this year. It is known for being a particularly gruelling course, but one that's worth it. It is even on the Forbes Top 10 List of Marathons worth travelling for.
The French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin is visiting Algeria. The goal is to "work on opening a new chapter in judicial cooperation" with Algiers. Our partner TV station France 2 had this report asking how many leaders of the criminal organisation DZ MAFIA are allegedly directing drug trafficking and related violence in France from Algeria.
