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King Charles III delivered the British government's legislative programme for the coming year in the traditional King's Speech on Wednesday, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer's job hanging in the balance following heavy defeats in local elections. The monarch said Britain would introduce legislation to strengthen its ties with the European Union as Starmer prioritises mending economic relations w...
King Charles III delivered the British government's legislative programme for the coming year in the traditional King's Speech on Wednesday, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer's job hanging in the balance following heavy defeats in local elections that have exacerbated divisions within the ruling Labour party.
King Charles III delivers the British government's legislative programme for the coming year in the traditional King's Speech on Wednesday, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer's job hanging in the balance following heavy defeats in local elections that have exacerbated divisions within the ruling Labour party. Watch the speech live on FRANCE 24.
King Charles III will deliver the government's legislative programme for the coming year in the traditional King's Speech on Wednesday, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer's job hanging in the balance following heavy defeats in local elections that have exacerbated divisions within the ruling Labour party. Watch the speech live at 12:30pm Paris time (GMT+2).
King Charles III will deliver the government's legislative programme for the coming year in the traditional King's Speech on Wednesday, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer's job hanging in the balance following heavy defeats in local elections that have exacerbated divisions within the ruling Labour party. Watch the speech live at 12:30pm Paris time (GMT+2).
King Charles III will deliver the government's legislative programme for the coming year in the traditional King's Speech on Wednesday, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer's job hanging in the balance following heavy defeats in local elections that have exacerbated divisions within the ruling Labour party. Watch the speech live at 12:30pm Paris time (GMT+2).
King Charles III will on Wednesday outline UK leader Keir Starmer's next legislative plans, during a pomp-filled ceremony that could have huge repercussions for the embattled prime minister's future.
Former president Nicolas Sarkozy held his breath Wednesday with prosecutors due to announce their requested sentences against him in an appeal over allegations of illegal campaign funding from Libya’s late dictator Muammar Gaddafi in 2007. Sarkozy was last year sentenced to prison by a lower court and became the first modern French president to serve time behind bars.
Former president Nicolas Sarkozy held his breath Wednesday as prosecutors were due to announce their requested sentences against him in an appeal trial over allegations of illegal campaign funding from Libya’s late dictator Muammar Gaddafi for his 2007 election campaign. Sarkozy was last year sentenced to prison by a lower court and became the first modern French president to serve time behind bar...
US President Donald Trump's highly anticipated visit to Beijing on Wednesday comes at a restless moment for a world worried about war and trade disputes. Trump has said he will have a "long talk" about Iran with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and will also discuss US arms sales to Taiwan. Here's what to know about the summit.
A French woman repatriated from the cruise ship struck by hantavirus is in intensive care and being treated with an artificial lung, doctors at a Paris hospital said Tuesday as the country's health minister said there was "no evidence" of widespread circulation of the rare virus.
Paris Saint-Germain face Lens in a rescheduled match from the 29th round of Ligue 1, with both teams’ league positions already decided. It will be "a celebration of French football", according to Paris coach Luis Enrique.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Tuesday launched a new anti-organized crime plan, seeking to counter mounting security concerns five months before elections. Lula said the initiative would end criminal control over territories. Security cooperation was also discussed during his meeting last week with US President Donald Trump.
The EU plans to force railway companies to sell rival firms' tickets on their websites under new rules unveiled Wednesday aimed at streamlining travel on a fragmented rail network that remains broken into national systems. Critics say the current system makes it unnecessarily complicated to book multiple legs of a trip and pushes up costs.
The EU plans to force railway companies to sell rival firms' tickets on their websites and share data with booking platforms under new rules unveiled Wednesday that aim to improve a fragmented rail network now broken into national systems that critics say pushes up costs.
Israeli strikes targeting cars on a highway south of Beirut on Wednesday killed eight people, including two children, Lebanon's health ministry said, a day after 13 people were killed in attacks on towns in the south. Earlier, US President Donald Trump said he expected to have a "long talk" about the Iran war with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping when they meet for a high-stakes summit in Beiji...
Israeli strikes targeted two cars on Wednesday on a major highway linking Beirut to southern Lebanon, state media reported, a day after 13 people were killed in attacks on towns in the south. Earlier, US President Donald Trump said he expected to have a "long talk" about the Iran war with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping when they meet for a high-stakes summit in Beijing. Follow our liveblog fo...
US President Donald Trump said he expects to have a "long talk" about Iran with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping when he arrives in Beijing on Wednesday for a highly anticipated summit. Trump said Americans’ financial struggles were not a factor in his decision-making as he seeks to negotiate an end to the war, adding that preventing Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon is his top priority. ...
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Americans’ financial struggles are not a factor inhis decision-making as he seeks to negotiate an end to the Iran war, saying that preventing Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon is his top priority.Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Favourites Finland and Israel advanced from the first Eurovision semi-final on Tuesday, despite five countries boycotting the contest over Israel’s participation. Belgium pulled off a surprise qualification, while Croatia, Greece, Lithuania, Moldova, Poland, Serbia and Sweden also secured spots in Saturday’s grand final in Vienna.
Favourites Finland and Israel advanced from the first Eurovision semi-final on Tuesday, despite five countries boycotting the contest over Israel’s participation. Belgium pulled off a surprise qualification, while Croatia, Greece, Lithuania, Moldova, Poland, Serbia and Sweden also secured spots in Saturday’s grand final in Vienna.
Favourites Finland and Israel advanced from the first Eurovision semi-final on Tuesday, despite five countries boycotting the contest over Israel’s participation. Belgium pulled off a surprise qualification, while Croatia, Greece, Lithuania, Moldova, Poland, Serbia and Sweden also secured spots in Saturday’s grand final in Vienna.
Iran’s chief negotiator said on Tuesday that Washington must accept Tehran’s latest peace plan or risk the collapse of the Middle East truce, after President Donald Trump warned the ceasefire was near failure. The war, triggered by US-Israeli strikes on Iran more than two months ago, has destabilised the region and rattled global markets.
Iran’s chief negotiator said on Tuesday Washington must accept Tehran’s latest peace plan or risk the collapse of the Middle East truce, after President Donald Trump warned the ceasefire was near failure. The war, triggered by US-Israeli strikes on Iran more than two months ago, has destabilised the region and rattled global markets.
Iran’s chief negotiator said on Tuesday Washington must accept Tehran’s latest peace plan or risk the collapse of the Middle East truce, after President Donald Trump warned the ceasefire was near failure. The war, triggered by US-Israeli strikes on Iran more than two months ago, has destabilised the region and rattled global markets.
Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche on Tuesday defended issuing subpoenas to journalists as part of investigations into leaks of classified information. Blanche did not name any outlet in a post on X, but his remarks came a day after The Wall Street Journal reported receiving grand jury subpoenas tied to Iran war coverage.
Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche on Tuesday defended issuing subpoenas to journalists as part of investigations into leaks of classified information. Blanche did not name any outlet in a post on X, but his remarks came a day after The Wall Street Journal reported receiving grand jury subpoenas tied to Iran war coverage.
Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche on Tuesday defended issuing subpoenas to journalists as part of investigations into leaks of classified information. Blanche did not name any outlet in a post on X, but his remarks came a day after The Wall Street Journal reported receiving grand jury subpoenas tied to Iran war coverage.
The 79th Cannes Film Festival is officially underway, and FRANCE 24 is live from the Croisette for its very first Cannes 2026 special. Join Culture Editor Eve Jackson and Film Critic Emma Jones as they break down the biggest moments from opening night: the honorary Palme d'Or presented to Peter Jackson, the arrival of Hollywood stars on the red carpet and the films already creating buzz on the Cro...
The 79th Cannes Film Festival is officially underway, and France 24 is live from the Croisette for its very first Cannes 2026 special. Join Culture Editor Eve Jackson and Film Critic Emma Jones as they break down the biggest moments from opening night: the honorary Palme d’Or presented to Peter Jackson, the arrival of Hollywood stars on the red carpet, and the films already creating buzz on the Cr...
