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Geopolitical tensions have once again spilled into the world of contemporary art, as the entire international jury of the Venice Biennale resigned on Thursday, just nine days before the prestigious event was set to open. The move follows controversy surrounding Russia’s participation and a decision to bar prizes for countries accused of crimes against humanity, including Russia and Israel. As a re...
It is International Workers' Day, with activists around the world taking to the streets to demand higher wages, improved working conditions, and broader labor rights. In France, unions have called for demonstrations under the slogan “bread, peace and freedom,” connecting everyday worker concerns to ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. The day has also sparked a heated debate over whet...
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has maintained that the transatlantic partnership remains strong, despite escalating tensions with Donald Trump, who has criticized Merz since the chancellor remarked earlier this week that the US was being “humiliated” by Tehran. Trump has also threatened to withdraw American troops from Germany, a move that could have significant implications for NATO defense sys...
The UK has elevated its official terror threat level from substantial to severe, signaling that an attack is considered likely within the next six months. The move follows a series of antisemitic incidents, including the recent stabbing of two Jewish men in north London; the suspect was charged with attempted murder earlier today. In response, the government has labeled antisemitism an emergency a...
The US embassy in Beirut said Lebanon is at a critical crossroads and called for a meeting between Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, despite a fragile situation that many Lebanese would find hard to describe as a true ceasefire. On Thursday, Israeli strikes reportedly killed at least 15 people, with local media suggesting the toll could exceed 30, though...
The US President is reportedly considering new military strike options against Iran. According to Axios, US Central Command has drafted a plan involving a series of “short and powerful” strikes aimed at breaking the current stalemate in negotiations. The report briefly pushed oil prices up by nearly 7%, surpassing $126 per barrel on Thursday before easing again. France 24 correspondent Reza Sayah ...
As Mali's junta mourns the death of Defence Minister General Sadio CamaraIn, with thousands coming out to pay tribute, FRANCE 24's François Picard welcomes Paul Melly, Consulting Fellow for the Africa Programme at Chatham House and expert on the Sahel region. He offers a sobering assessment of Mali’s deepening crisis, framing current events within both historical precedent and a radically altered ...
A 45-year-old British national was charged Friday over a stabbing attack on two Jewish men in north London. Both victims remain in stable condition.
As Mali's junta mourns the death of their Defence Minister General Sadio CamaraIn, thousands coming out to pay tribute, FRANCE 24's François Picard welcomes Paul Melly, Consulting Fellow for the Africa Programme at Chatham House and an expert on the Sahel region. He offers a sobering assessment of Mali’s deepening crisis, framing current events within both historical precedent and a radically alte...
Amid geopolitical volatility and economic fragility, François Picard is pleased to welcome John Denton, Secretary General of the International Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Denton is warning that "the Strait of Hormuz is about much more than oil and gas": We are drifting toward a food security crisis of global proportions. While headlines fixate on oil and conflict, Denton insists that “the sharpest is...
Amid geopolitical volatility and economic fragility, François Picard is pleased to welcome John Denton, Secretary General of the International Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Denton is warning that "the Strait of Hormuz is about much more than oil and gas": We are drifting toward a food security crisis of global proportions. While headlines fixate on oil and conflict, Denton insists that “the sharpest is...
May Day rallies across the world brought workers out in force on Friday to protest rising energy prices caused by the US-Israeli war on Iran. Here's everything you need to know about the demonstrations taking place from Islamabad to Istanbul.
Strasbourg lost 1-0 away to Rayo Vallecano in the first leg of their Conference League semi-final. Below their usual standard, the French side limited the damage to a single-goal deficit, keeping their hopes alive ahead of the return leg at the Stade de la Meinau next Thursday.
French residents are three to four times more likely to register unsafe levels of cadmium in their bodies than their European counterparts, ingesting dangerous amounts of the carcinogenic metal through the food they eat. Experts blame government inaction, farming practices and a historic reliance on North African phosphate-based fertilisers that is rooted in the colonial era.
Brazil’s Congress on Thursday overrode a presidential veto to pass a bill reducing former President Jair Bolsonaro’s 27-year sentence for plotting a coup, dealing a blow to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The measure, set to face legal challenges, could cut his term by about 20 years.
Tehran's air defences were activated for around 20 minutes late Thursday "to counter small aircraft and reconnaissance drones", Tasnim and Fars news agencies reported. And the administration of US President Donald Trump signalled it would not be reined in by a looming deadline to secure congressional authorisation for the US-Israeli war against Iran. Follow our liveblog for all the latest updates.
Iran’s supreme leader defiantly vowed Thursday to protect the Islamic Republic’s nuclear and missile capabilities, which US President Donald Trump has sought to curtail through airstrikes and as part of a wider deal to cement the war’s shaky ceasefire. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Jihadist fighters in Mali have called for a broad uprising against the country’s military rulers, escalating tensions as they move to tighten pressure on the capital, Bamako. The appeal comes days after coordinated attacks on junta positions and coincides with the start of a blockade on key roads into the city, raising fears of further instability in a nation already grappling with years of confli...
A psychologist testified at the trial over Diego Maradona’s death, saying the football legend had bipolar disorder, narcissistic personality traits and addiction issues on Thursday in Buenos Aires. The comments came during proceedings into alleged medical negligence following his 2020 death at age 60, as defendants continue to argue he died of natural causes.
A psychologist testified at the trial over Diego Maradona’s death, saying the football legend had bipolar disorder, narcissistic personality traits and addiction issues on Thursday in Buenos Aires. The comments came during proceedings into alleged medical negligence following his 2020 death at age 60, as defendants continue to argue he died of natural causes.
FIFA said Thursday it will review its ticketing strategy for the 2030 World Cup after a backlash over soaring prices for the 2026 tournament in North America, as officials defended costs as a reflection of demand while acknowledging fan anger.
Iran's supreme leader declared Thursday that the United States had suffered a shameful defeat, defiantly rejecting a warning from President Donald Trump that an economically punishing US naval blockade could be enforced for months to come. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Oliver McTernan, director and co-founder of Forward Thinking, says that Iran "will not capitulate" adding that "it was...
In tonight's programme, Mali pays tribute to Defence Minister Sadio Camara killed last weekend. Also, Sabastian Sawe gets a hero's welcome in Kenya after making history in the London Marathon. And the world gets a fresh look at Winnie Mandela in a new Netflix documentary.
Iran's new Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei on Thursday said the US had been defeated in its war against the Islamic Republic and that its only place in the Persian Gulf was “at the bottom of its waters". Khamenei's written message, which was read on state TV, was released to mark the annual national celebration of "Persian Gulf" day in Iran.
What started out as a joke on social media has now got the US president’s backing. Donald Trump says he supports the idea of changing the name of Immigration and Customs Enforcement – or ICE – to a new acronym, "NICE". This comes as the US immigration agency continues to face mounting scrutiny over its operations, funding and a record-high death of detainees in custody.
What started out as a joke on social media has now got the US president’s backing. Donald Trump said he supports the idea of changing the name of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - or ICE - to a new acronym, “NICE.” This comes as the immigration agency continues to face mounting scrutiny over its operations, funding and a record-high death of detainees in custody.
What started out as a joke on social media, has now got the US President’s backing. Donald Trump said he supports the idea of changing the name of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - or ICE - to a new acronym, “NICE.” This comes as the immigration agency continues to face mounting scrutiny over its operations, funding and a record-high death of detainees in custody.
Germany said Thursday it was "prepared" for a possible reduction in US troops threatened by President Donald Trump, who kept up his barrage of attacks on Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Trump said that Washington was considering redeploying some of the tens of thousands of its troops stationed in Germany amid a row with Merz over the war in Iran. FRANCE 24's Camille Corcoran reports.
The international jury of the Venice Biennale resigned Thursday, just days before the world’s oldest and most important contemporary art fair opens. No reason was given, but the move came as Italy's government opposed Russia's participation. FRANCE 24's Seema Gupta reports from Rome.
Israel on Thursday said that dozens of activists intercepted by the Israeli military from a Gaza-bound aid flotilla in international waters off Crete would be taken to Greek shores where they would disembark. FRANCE 24's Carys Garland reports.
