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US President Donald Trump said he would not be much more patient with Iran as he urged Tehran to reach a deal with Washington. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments in the Middle East.
Romanian metal, a Danish club anthem and Australian singer Delta Goodrem advanced to the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 grand final after Thursday’s second semi-final in Vienna. Albania, Bulgaria, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Malta, Norway and Ukraine also secured places in Saturday’s final at the Wiener Stadthalle.
At a moment of profound instability in British politics, with the Labour Party engulfed by internal revolt, François Picard welcomes Owen Jones, British author, Guardian columnist and political commentator. He offers an unsparing diagnosis of a political movement at a crossroads. “The country is in political turmoil,” Jones declares at the outset. What follows is not merely commentary on a leaders...
At a moment of profound instability in British politics, with the Labour Party engulfed by internal revolt, François Picard welcomes Owen Jones, British author, Guardian columnist and political commentator. He offers an unsparing diagnosis of a political movement at a crossroads. “The country is in political turmoil,” Jones declares at the outset. What follows is not merely commentary on a leaders...
At a moment of profound instability in British politics, with the Labour Party engulfed by internal revolt, François Picard welcomes Owen Jones, British journalist and political commentator. He offers an unsparing diagnosis of a political movement at a crossroads. “The country is in political turmoil,” Jones declares at the outset. What follows is not merely commentary on a leadership race, but a ...
At a moment of profound instability in British politics, with the Labour Party engulfed by internal revolt, François Picard welcomes Owen Jones, British journalist and political commentator. He offers an unsparing diagnosis of a political movement at a crossroads. “The country is in political turmoil,” Jones declares at the outset. What follows is not merely commentary on a leadership race, but ...
Clashes between rival gangs in the suburbs of Haiti’s capital have killed at least 78 people and wounded 66 since Saturday, the United Nations office in Haiti said on Thursday. The toll included 10 civilians. Haiti, the Caribbean’s poorest country, has faced spiralling gang violence and worsening insecurity over the past two years.
CIA chief John Ratcliffe met Cuban officials in Havana on Thursday in a bid to improve dialogue between Washington and the communist-run island, the Cuban government said. The meeting took place “in a context marked by the complexity of bilateral relations", Havana said.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe met Cuban officials in Havana on Thursday in a bid to improve dialogue between Washington and the communist-run island, the Cuban government said. The meeting took place “in a context marked by the complexity of bilateral relations,” Havana said. The CIA did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
A renewed escalation in the Strait of Hormuz saw the seizure on Thursday of a ship anchored off the Unites Arab Emirates coast. Earlier, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had announced he had quietly visited the UAE during the Israeli-US war with Iran, though the UAE swiftly denied that any secret visit had occurred. Speaking on FRANCE 24, Federico Donelli, Assistant Professor of Internati...
A renewed escalation in the Strait of Hormuz saw the seizure on Thursday of a ship anchored off the Unites Arab Emirates coast. Earlier Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had announced he had quietly visited the UAE during the Israeli-U.S. war with Iran, though the UAE swiftly denied that any secret visit had occurred. Speaking on FRANCE 24, Federico Donelli, Assistant Professor of International Re...
Cuba has run out of fuel and diesel, as the US blockade plunges the island deeper into an energy crisis. The government is now considering a renewed offer of aid from the Trump administration - but that financing would come with conditions. Also in the show - US President Donald Trump announces China will buy 200 aircraft from Boeing, as he continues his high-stakes visit to Beijing.
In tonight's edition, Congolese Nobel laureate Denis Mukwege slams the US-brokered peace deal in eastern DRC as predatory. Also, once dominant in Senegal’s economy, France is now being overtaken as China and Turkey emerge as the country’s leading investors. And we take a squint at the stellar career of South African sensation Tyla.
Kylian Mbappé will lead France’s bid for World Cup glory after coach Didier Deschamps named a largely unchanged 26-man squad Thursday for this summer’s tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Mbappé, recovering from a thigh injury suffered during Real Madrid’s title run-in, is still expected to captain the team.
An AI-generated tabloid magazine cover online claims to show French President Emmanuel Macron and Iranian-French actress Golshifteh Farahani together. The fake cover builds on claims from a new book about the Macrons by a French journalist, who alleges the pair had a "platonic" relationship, of which the text messages prompted the now infamous "slap" by French First Lady Brigitte Macron, as the co...
An AI-generated tabloid magazine cover online claimed to show President Emmanuel Macron and Iranian-French actress Golshifteh Farahani together. The fake cover builds on claims from a new book about the Macrons by a French journalist, who alleges the pair had a “platonic” relationship, of which the text messages prompted the now infamous "slap" by French First Lady Brigitte Macron, as the couple e...
An AI-generated tabloid magazine cover online claimed to show President Emmanuel Macron and Iranian-French actress Golshifteh Farahani together. The fake cover builds on claims from a new book about the Macrons by a French journalist, who alleges the pair had a “platonic” relationship, of which the text messages prompted the now infamous "slap" by French First Lady Brigitte Macron, as the couple e...
Kylian Mbappe will spearhead France at the World Cup after national team coach Didier Deschamps on Thursday announced his 26-man squad for this summer's tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico. FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks with sports journalist and broadcaster Thando Sibiya.
The stars are out in force on the Croisette tonight as Asghar Farhadi unveils 'Parallel Tales', bringing together an extraordinary French cast including Virginie Efira, Pierre Niney, Isabelle Huppert, Vincent Cassel and a special appearance from Catherine Deneuve. Meanwhile, Paweł Pawlikowski returns to competition with 'Fatherland', starring Sandra Hüller in one of the festival’s most anticipated...
Russia pummelled Kyiv for hours early on Thursday, firing hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles in an attack that killed at least 10 people and further shredded hopes of a halt to Moscow's grinding invasion. FRANCE 24's August Hakansson reports.
Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump started a crucial series of meetings in Beijing on Thursday in the U.S.-China summit. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Garret Martin, Lecturer and Co-Director Transatlantic Policy Center at the American University School of International Service, says that "what we saw today was not much in substance but at the very least a desire to lower the temperature...
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused the United Arab Emirates on Thursday of playing an active role in the US-Israeli war against his country. Araghchi also referred to what Israel has described as a "secret" meeting in the UAE during the war between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Emirati President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan -- a visit Abu Dhabi denied took place. FRANCE 24's No...
British Labour lawmaker Josh Simons on Thursday said he would resign from his seat in parliament in a move designed to give Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham a chance to return to parliament and challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer. FRANCE 24's Béédicte Paviot reports from 10 Downing Street.
From the Temple of Heaven to the Forbidden City, plenty of great power pageantry on display as the leaders of the world’s two mightiest nations toasted each other at an official state banquet.
US President Donald Trump on Thursday said President Xi Jinping had offered China's help to open the Strait of Hormuz and pledged not to send military equipment to aid Iran in its war against the US and Israel.
Prices for some goods have tripled or quadrupled within a matter of months. At least two million people have lost their jobs, the currency has lost 60% of its value, the international internet has been shut down for more than 75 days, and there is no end in sight. This is the reality of Iran’s economy after two and a half months of war, ceasefire and blockade. We spoke to the owner of an e-shop, a...
For the first time, the football World Cup final in July will feature a star-studded Super Bowl-style halftime show. FIFA has announced that the concert will be headlined by no less than Madonna, Shakira and boys-band BTS. Story by Emerald Maxwell.
Chinese President Xi Jinping warned his US counterpart Donald Trump that missteps on Taiwan could push their two countries into "conflict", a stark opening salvo as they met in Beijing on Thursday for a two-day summit. The Chinese Foreign ministry said the comments came in a closed-door meeting that lasted more than two hours. It was followed by a friendlier, opulent banquet during which Trump and...
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is fighting for his political survival. He is warning of chaos as is expected to face a leadership challenge from his own health secretary, Wes Streeting. Starmer started the week saying he would prove his doubters wrong, but that address and Wednesday's King Speech has done little to quell the mutiny that's been brewing within the Labour party. Story by Delano ...
