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Oil rises, stocks fall as Iran war enters fifth week and further escalation looms
Oil surged over $115 a barrel this Monday as the war in Iran entered its fifth week. Houthi strikes on Israel have raised concerns that shipping through the Bab al-Mandeb strait could be disrupted, adding to the supply pressure already created by the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Also in this edition, we see how the conflict in the Middle East is affecting a wide range of businesses, ...
Football: France beat Colombia, three days after defeating Brazil before World Cup
France comfortably beat Colombia in a friendly match in the United States (3-1). This win caps off a successful tour for Les Bleus in the United States, three days after victory over Brazil.
Football: France beat Colombia 3 days after defeating Brazil before World Cup
France comfortably beat Colombia in a friendly match in the United States (3-1). This win caps off a successful tour in the United States three days after victory over Brazil.
Russian oil tanker nears Cuba, Trump softens de facto blockade rhetoric
A Russian oil tanker entered Cuban waters on Monday, possibly granting a lifeline to Cuba as US President Donald Trump appeared to relax a de facto oil blockade on the Caribbean island. FRANCE 24's Ed Augustin reports from Havana.
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Israel restores Latin Patriarch’s access to Holy Sepulchre church after international outcry
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday said the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem now has "full and immediate access" to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre after Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa was blocked from holding Palm Sunday Mass at Christianity's holiest site, triggering an international outcry.
Murder trial involving Freemasons, French secret agents opens in Paris court
A Paris court on Monday began hearings in a major trial involving 22 suspects accused of murder and other serious crimes on behalf of a mafia network inside the Athanor Masonic Lodge in the Paris suburb of Puteaux. The accused include police officers, former French intelligence agents and businessmen.
French masonic lodge at heart of murky murder trial
Twenty-two people are to stand trial in France from Monday on charges of murder and other serious crimes centred on a Masonic lodge accused of running hit squads.
Amnesty warns 2026 World Cup across North America risks becoming a ‘stage for repression’
Amnesty International warned on Monday that this summer’s FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico risks becoming a “stage for repression”, urging FIFA and host nations to protect the human rights of players and fans.
Amnesty warns 2026 World Cup across North American risks becoming ‘stage for repression’
Amnesty International warned on Monday that this summer’s World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico risks becoming a “stage for repression”, urging FIFA and host nations to protect rights. FIFA said it aims to ensure all participants feel safe, included and free to exercise their rights.
Middle East war live: Trump threatens to 'completely' obliterate Iran’s Kharg Island if no deal
US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to destroy Iran's oil export hub of Kharg Island, as well as the country's energy plants, oil wells and "possibly" desalination plants if Tehran does not agree to a deal to end the war "shortly" and open the Strait of Hormuz. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.
Middle East war live: Trump threatens to 'completely' obliterate Iran’s Kharg Island if there's no deal
US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to destroy Iran's oil export hub of Kharg Island, as well as the country's energy plants, oil wells and "possibly" desalination plants if Tehran does not agree to a deal to end the war "shortly" and open the Strait of Hormuz "immediately". Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.
Middle East war live: Iran confirms killing of Revolutionary Guards naval commander
Iran on Monday confirmed the killing of Revolutionary Guards Navy Commander Alireza Tangsiri days after Israel said it “eliminated” him in an air strike. In Lebanon, an Indonesian peacekeeper serving in the UN mission was killed, prompting condemnations as President Donald Trump threatened to seize Iran’s Kharg Island. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.
Middle East war live: Trump says he could seize Iran's Kharg Island as US ramps up troop buildup
US President Donald Trump said he wants to "take the oil in Iran" and could seize the export hub of Kharg Island, in an interview with Financial Times published on Sunday as about 2,500 US Marines arrived in the region. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.
Live: Trump says he could seize Iran's Kharg Island as US ramps up troop buildup
US President Donald Trump said he wants to "take the oil in Iran" and could seize the export hubof Kharg Island, in an interview with Financial Times published on Sunday as about 2,500 US Marines arrived in the region. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.
Live: Trump says he is considering seizing Iran's Kharg Island as US builds up troops
US President Donald Trump said Sunday he could "take the oil in Iran" and possibly seize the country's major fuel hub of Kharg Island as about 2,500 US Marines arrived in the region. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.
Russian tanker arrives in Cuba amid US blockade after Trump shrugs off ‘boat of oil’
A Russian oil tanker arrived in Cuba Monday, said the Kremlin, despite a de facto US fuel blockade as President Donald Trump has turned up the political pressure on the Caribbean island in recent days. But on Sunday, Trump appeared to relax his tone, claiming the Russian tanker was just "a boat of oil" and its cargo of 730,000 barrels of crude was "not going to matter".
Trump says Russia can deliver oil to Cuba
US President Donald Trump said Sunday that Moscow could send oil to Cuba despite Washington's de facto fuel blockade, as a Russian tanker was expected to deliver some much-needed crude to the crisis-hit island.
European nations say Israel’s planned expansion of death penalty is a "grave step backwards"
Britain, France, Germany and Italy on Sunday voiced deep concern over Israeli plans to expand the use of the death penalty in a bill expected to be voted on next week. The Council of Europe’s rights body also opposed the draft law, warning it would significantly broaden capital punishment.
European nations warn over Israel’s planned expansion of death penalty
Britain, France, Germany and Italy on Sunday voiced deep concern over Israeli plans to expand the use of the death penalty in a bill expected to be voted on next week. The Council of Europe’s rights body also opposed the draft law, warning it would significantly broaden capital punishment.
African football chief Motsepe to respect CAS ruling on Senegal’s appeal
Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe on Sunday said he would implement the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) decision on Senegal national football team’s appeal after they were stripped of their Africa Cup of Nations title, as the governing body moves to restore confidence following the controversial final.
Pakistan offers to host US-Iran talks as Tehran warns ground troops would be 'set on fire'
Pakistan said it would soon host talks between the United States and Iran over the monthlong war, positioning itself as a mediator as fighting intensifies across the region, global energy routes are shaken and fears grow of a broader conflict involving Israel, Lebanon and key maritime chokepoints.
Zelensky visits Jordan on Middle East tour to bolster security ties
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he was in Jordan on Sunday as part of a regional tour focused on security cooperation, after Kyiv deployed anti-drone experts and struck defence agreements with several Gulf states amid rising tensions linked to Iran.
From the Iran war to the US petrol pumps
30 days into the war in Iran, the key Strait of Hormuz is still partially closed, making prices of oil rise, considerably affecting businesses and citizens all around the world. Business owner John Catsimatidis decrypts this situation with France 24's Gavin Lee.
World trade is struggling as war in Iran continues
30 days into the war in Iran, the key Strait of Hormuz is still partially closed, making prices of oil rise, considerably affecting businesses and citizens all around the world. Business owner John Catsimatidis decrypts this situation with France 24's Gavin Lee.
Massive protests against Trump across US
Huge crowds protested Saturday against US President Donald Trump's actions and the war in Iran in "No Kings" rallies across the US and in Europe. Minnesota took centre stage, with thousands of people standing shoulder-to-shoulder to celebrate resistance to Trump's aggressive immigration enforcement. France 24 International Affairs Editor Kethevane Gorjestani tells us more.
Israeli police bar top Catholic figure in Jerusalem from holding Palm Sunday mass at Holy Sepulchre
Israeli police prevented the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to celebrate Palm Sunday mass, according to the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem. It is not yet clear whether this blockade was intentional or a mistake from the Israeli police; in the meantime, some world leaders, including Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and French President Emmanuel Mac...
Madame la Maire: Maureen Searle becomes first British woman to run a French town
A British woman who acquired French nationality after living in France for years became the first British-born mayor of a French town in France's recent mayoral elections. Maureen Searle, the mayor of Mont-Saint-Éloi, speaks to Gavin Lee about her life and experience in FRANCE 24's Spotlight programme.