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There are real fears that up to 70 percent of girls will soon be in early or forced marriages in Afghanistan. To make matters worse, a new law now means that divorce at any future stage would be totally impossible if the husband were to disagree. Activists say this shameful new law will further place girls and women in a subordinate, legally unequal position to men. Mursal Sayas, a writer, journal...
Iran and Israel on Monday attacked each other's territory for the first time since a shaky ceasefire put five weeks of war on hold, sparking fears the escalation could spark a new full-scale conflict. Iran fired a barrage of missiles at Israel overnight and Israel responded by targeting military sites in the Islamic republic, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu apparently defying calls ...
A fast-food restaurant was reduced to rubble and young children were sent fleeing for cover after a structure at their school collapsed as a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Monday, killing at least 19 people.
At least 31 people have died after a powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocked the Philippines on June 8. It was the most powerful quake to strike the country this year, with the southern port city of General Santos among the hardest hit. The earthquake was centered at sea at a depth of 33 kilometres.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's ruling party has won parliamentary elections, according to results from Armenia's electoral commission, cementing the nation's Westward tilt. The result comes despite threats from Moscow and claims of Russian interference. According to the country's electoral commission, voter turnout in the ballot was 59%.
Israel has struck Beirut following rockets the Israeli military says were sent by Hezbollah, in a blow to the ceasefire introduced two months prior. The flare-up comes despite a call for restraint from US President Donald Trump, who is anxious to show his domestic audience he cannot be pushed around by Israel. FRANCE 24's Angela Diffley looks into the recent developments in the conflict.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Pyongyang for a rare state visit, his first there in seven years. The visit is set to have big ramifications on bilateral ties and beyond as both countries hope to reignite their traditional alliance in the face of separate confrontations with the US. FRANCE 24's Yena Lee tells us more from Beijing.
Soon after it said it had intercepted Hezbollah rockets late on June 7, Israel struck Beirut's southern suburbs, hitting apartments in two buildings. The attack killed two people and wounded 20 others, according to Lebanese authorities. As FRANCE 24's Antonia Kerrigan reports, the fresh strikes have triggered concern over the escalation .among the Lebanese people.
PRESS REVIEW – Monday, June 8: Papers discuss the latest exchange of strikes between Iran and Israel and analyse 100 days of war. In France, papers are covering the "failure" of the country's judicial system amid the Lyhanna affair. Finally, the completion of Barcelona's Sagrada Familia divides both tourists and locals.
In a potentially major advancement in the fight against HIV and AIDS, a South African laboratory is set to produce a generic version of a new preventive treatment that is injectable, and only needs to be administered twice a year. Initial studies show it reduces the risk of transmission by around 99.9%. FRANCE 24's Eunice Masson tells us more from Cape Town.
As Israel continue their campaign to eradicate Hezbollah, the death toll of Israeli strikes in Lebanon now stands at 3,613 with more than 11 thousand wounded. In some areas, it is now too dangerous to bury the dead. Our reporters Antonia Kerrigan and Elena Volochine travelled to Saïda, where a cemetery has been set up to house the dead in exile for now.
The presidential election in Peru to determine the 9th head of state in a decade is too close to call. Right-wing candidate, Keiko Fujimori ran on promises to be tough on crime and is the daughter of the late, former president and authoritarian figure Alberto Fujimori who was convicted of human rights abuses. Left-wing candidate Roberto Sanchez, an ally of jailed former president Pedro Castillo, h...
In a heavily scrutinised election, Armenia's ruling party has won the country's legislative election. The election cements the nation's westward tilt despite the election having been tainted by Russian interference and threats for Moscow. The EU has also promised millions of euros to ease pressure from Russian sanctions. FRANCE 24's Olivia Bizot tells us more from Yerevan.
Iran and Israel have exchanged strikes in the first time since the start of a truce on April 8, in a blow to the ceasefire and amid stalled talks between the US and Iran. US President Donald Trump has called for restraint, and has asked Iran to go back to the negotiating table FRANCE 24's. Noga Tarnopolsky has more from Jerusalem.
Israel and Iran exchanged attacks on June 8, for the first time since the start of the ceasefire two months ago, despite US President Donald Trump calling for restraint. This comes as talks between and the US have stalled. FRANCE 24's Douglas Herbert looks at what that could mean for the future of the conflict.
Germany's Alexander Zverev has won the French Open final against Flavio Cobolli, and with it his first career Grand Slam title.
Alexander Zverev won the French Open final against Flavio Cobolli. He wins first career grand slam title.
A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake rocked the southern Philippines on Monday, killing at least 31 people, toppling buildings and prompting tsunami warnings across parts of Southeast Asia and the Pacific, as authorities ordered coastal residents to evacuate and rescuers searched for victims amid strong aftershocks.
A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake rocked the southern Philippines on Monday, killing at least 19 people, toppling buildings and prompting tsunami warnings across parts of Southeast Asia and the Pacific, as authorities ordered coastal residents to evacuate and rescuers searched for victims amid strong aftershocks.
A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake rocked the southern Philippines on Monday, killing at least 15 people, toppling buildings and prompting tsunami warnings across parts of Southeast Asia and the Pacific, as authorities ordered coastal residents to evacuate and rescuers searched for victims amid strong aftershocks.
A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake rocked the southern Philippines on Monday, killing at least four people, toppling buildings and prompting tsunami warnings across parts of Southeast Asia and the Pacific, as authorities ordered coastal residents to evacuate and rescuers searched for victims amid strong aftershocks.
A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Monday, killing at least three people, collapsing buildings and sparking tsunami warnings across the region.
Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti's party emerged as the largest force in Sunday's snap election but failed to secure enough support to govern alone, setting the stage for difficult coalition negotiations. The vote, marked by low turnout and voter frustration, is unlikely to end the political deadlock that has gripped the country.
Iran's military announced on Monday it was halting its offensive operations after Israel and Iran exchanged strikes in their first attacks since the US struck a ceasefire with Tehran two months ago. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
US President Donald Trump on Monday called for Israel and Iran to stop "shooting", as the two countries attacked each other for the first time since a ceasefire two months ago. As the hostilities pursued, a massive blast rocked central Tehran, followed by repeated explosions believed to be from air defence systems in the capital. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Israel and Iran traded strikes early Israel on Monday in retaliatory attacks that threatened to drag the Middle East back into a regional war. As the hostilities pursued, a massive blast rocked central Tehran, followed by repeated explosions believed to be from air defence systems in the capital. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Israel and Iran traded strikes early Israel on Monday in retaliatory attacks that threatened to drag the Middle East back into a regional war. Israeli authorities warned that two waves of Iranian missiles were targeting the country, and called for the public to seek shelter. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Israel and Iran traded strikes early Israel on Monday in retaliatory attacks that threatened to drag the Middle East back into a regional war. Israeli authorities warned that two waves of Iranian missiles were targeting the country, and called for the public to seek shelter. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
