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'Mental, subjective impact': Iran taking on 'American might' with cyberterrorism

François Picard is pleased to welcome Farad Khajkvar, Director of Studies at the School of Higher Studies, EHESS, author of the forthcoming book in French, Iran: The End of Totalitarianism. He sees today’s Iran as a system in which religion has become subordinate to politics, and politics itself is increasingly subordinate to the Revolutionary Guards. In his view, the succession after Khamenei doe...

In Ukraine, war forces schools below ground to keep classes going

In Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, located just 30 kilometers from the front line with Russia, war remains part of everyday life. To protect students from missile strikes and drone attacks, schools have had to adapt. Part of the education system has moved underground. Today, 21 schools operate in specially equipped shelters, protected school facilities, or even in metro stations. A solutio...

War in the Middle East: New wave of attacks on Gulf states

Iran launched multiple attacks early Friday on Gulf Arab states, including dozens of drones at Saudi Arabia, following warnings from its new supreme leader about hosting American bases, and US President Donald Trump threatened major new retaliation.

French soldier killed in attack in Iraqi Kurdistan

A French soldier was killed in an attack in Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region, President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday, confirming the first French military death in the Middle East war. He did not say who was behind the attack. Since US-Israeli strikes on Iran last month engulfed the Middle East in war, multiple attacks attributed to pro-Iranian factions have targeted the region where foreign f...

In first public comments, Iran’s supreme leader pledges to keep fighting

Iran’s secretive new leader issued his first public statements Thursday, resolving to keep fighting, promising more pain for Gulf Arab states and threatening to open “other fronts” in a war that has already disrupted world energy supplies, the global economy and international travel.

NOMA chef steps down after New York Times report of abuse

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, March 13: We examine how the press is responding to Lebanon emerging as a new front in the US and Israel’s war against Iran. One paper describes the conflict in Lebanon as an extension of Israel’s war against Hezbollah. Also in the headlines: the chef and co-founder of fine-dining restaurant NOMA steps down following a New York Times report detailing allegations of physical ...

Middle East: Millions forced from their homes since the start of the war

Up to 3.2 million people in Iran have been displaced since the Middle East war erupted, the United Nations refugee agency said Thursday and authorities in Lebanon say 800,000 have been forced from their homes as Israel’s military destroys buildings linked to Iran-backed Hezbollah militants.

Zelensky arrives in Paris for talks on pressuring Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Paris on Friday, his spokesman said, for talks with President Emmanuel Macron on ramping up pressure on Russia. The visit comes as talks brokered between Kyiv and Moscow by the United States to end the four-year invasion have been derailed by the US-Israeli war with Iran. FRANCE 24's International Affairs Editor Rochelle Ferguson Bouyahi tells us m...

'Mental, subjective impact': Iran taking on 'American might' with cyberterrorism

François Picard is pleased to welcome Farad Khajkvar, Director of Studies at the School of Higher Studies, EHESS, author of the forthcoming book in French, Iran: The End of Totalitarianism. He sees today’s Iran as a system in which religion has become subordinate to politics, and politics itself is increasingly subordinate to the Revolutionary Guards. In his view, the succession after Khamenei doe...

Europa League: French club Olympique Lyonnais grab late draw against Celta Vigo

Thanks to Endrick's lucky goal in the final minutes of the game, Lyon still have a chance of qualifying for the Europa League quarter-finals when they play at home next week. Meanwhile, Lille conceded a goal against Aston Villa and now need a miracle to continue their European adventure.

South Korea: The forgotten Jeju uprising and massacre

Nearly 80 years ago, a brutal crackdown on Jeju Island in southern Korea claimed tens of thousands of lives. In the aftermath of World War II, the Korean peninsula was drawn into the Cold War and divided in two: a Soviet-backed regime in the North, and a US-supported nationalist government in the South. On Jeju, some residents resisted this division, and the South Korean government soon branded th...

🔴 Middle East war live: Israel launches fresh round of strikes on Tehran

Russia is wrong to think Iran war will offer respite on Ukraine, Macron says

Russia is wrong to think the war in Iran will give it respite in Ukraine, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday at a joint press conference with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymr Zelensky. The leaders were meeting for talks on ways to increase pressure on Russia, including increasing sanctions pressure on Moscow by targeting its "shadow fleet" of tankers. 

Russia is wrong to think Iran war will give it respite in Ukraine, says Macron

Russia is wrong to think the war in Iran will give it respite in Ukraine, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday at a joint press conference with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymr Zelensky. The leaders were meeting for talks on ways to increase pressure on Russia, including increasing sanctions pressure on Moscow by targeting its "shadow fleet" of tankers. 

Watch live as Macron, Zelensky hold joint press conference in Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymr Zelensky are meeting Friday in Paris to discuss ways to increase pressure on Russia to end its war in Ukraine. Watch their press conference live on FRANCE 24. 

Zelensky in Paris to discuss increasing pressure on Russia as US peace talks stall

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Friday to discuss ways to increase pressure on Russia to end its war in Ukraine. The meeting comes as US-brokered peace talks between Russia and Ukraine have stalled and the US said on Monday it will waive some sanctions on Russian oil due to the spiralling war in the Middle East.

Israel widens Lebanon bombing campaign to target north and central Beirut

Israel continued its bombing campaign in Lebanon early Friday, expanding attacks on the capital Beirut beyond the southern suburbs and into the north and centre of the city. FRANCE 24's senior reporter Catherine Norris-Trent reports from Beirut.

Pakistan air strikes hit Kabul and Afghan border provinces, killing several

Afghan authorities said Friday that Pakistani air strikes hit Kabul and border provinces overnight, killing six people in the capital. A Pakistani security official confirmed the operation, saying it targeted the Pakistani Taliban (TTP). Islamabad has stepped up strikes in Afghanistan amid rising militant attacks, a claim Kabul’s Taliban government denies.

Pakistan air strikes hit Kabul and Afghan border provinces, killing four

Afghan authorities said Friday that Pakistani air strikes hit Kabul and border provinces overnight, killing four people in the capital. A Pakistani security official confirmed the operation, saying it targeted the Pakistani Taliban (TTP). Islamabad has stepped up strikes in Afghanistan amid rising militant attacks, a claim Kabul’s Taliban government denies.

Middle East war live: At least one dead in Tehran blast as UN chief pays ‘solidarity’ visit to Beirut

At least one person was killed Friday in a massive explosion that shook central Tehran near a pro-government rally supporting the Palestinian cause, state media reported. The Israeli military had earlier told residents to leave two areas in the city centre. Meanwhile, UN chief Antonio Guterres arrived in Beirut for a "solidarity" visit to Lebanon. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

Middle East war live: Massive blasts heard in Tehran as UN chief arrives in Beirut on ‘solidarity’ visit

Massive explosions were heard in the Iranian capital on Friday morning after the Israeli military warned residents in two areas of Tehran to evacuate. Meanwhile, UN chief Antonio Guterres arrived in Beirut for a "solidarity" visit to Lebanon where hundreds have died in Israeli strikes in the past two weeks. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates. 

Middle East war live: Massive blasts heard in Iran after Israeli army told residents to evacuate

Massive explosions were heard in the Iranian capital on Friday morning after the Israeli military warned residents of two areas of Tehran to evacuate. The strikes come after a pro-Iranian group in Iraq warned that French interests "in Iraq and the region" would be "under targeting fire" after the arrival of a French aircraft carrier in the region. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

Middle East war live: Israeli army warns residents it will target two areas of Tehran

The Israeli military warned residents of two areas of Tehran to evacuate on Friday, ahead of a fresh round of strikes on the Iranian capital. The warning comes after a pro-Iranian group in Iraq warned that French interests "in Iraq and the region" would be "under targeting fire" after the arrival of a French aircraft carrier in the region. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

Middle East war live: Israel launches fresh round of strikes on Tehran

The Israeli military said it had launched a fresh wave of strikes in Tehran on Friday morning, on the 14th day of its campaign against the Islamic Republic. The strikes came after a pro-Iranian group in Iraq warned that French interests "in Iraq and the region" would be "under targeting fire" after the arrival of a French aircraft carrier in the region. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

Middle East war live: Macron says officer killed in Iraq as pro-Iran group vows to target French interests

A pro-Iranian group in Iraq warned Friday that French interests "in Iraq and the region" would be "under targeting fire" after the arrival of a French aircraft carrier. The statement on the Telegram page of the Ashab Alkahf group came as French President Emmanuel Macron announced the death of a French soldier and the injury of several others in Iraqi Kurdistan. Follow our liveblog for the latest u...