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Lebanon's health ministry said Sunday that an Israeli strike on a hotel in central Beirut killed at least four people and wounded 10 others. Meanwhile, the Israeli military struck several Iranian oil facilities late on Saturday. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Iran's president apologised on Saturday for attacks on "neighbouring countries" even as its missiles and drones continued to target US bases in Gulf Arab states and hard-liners in Tehran asserted that the country's war strategy would not budge. Iran also traded blows with Israel, whose Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pleged to pursue the war "with all our force" and "eradicate the Iranian regime...
Tensions surrounding Iran are drawing renewed international attention amid reports of rising regional instability and questions about how different actors across the region could be affected. Iran’s Kurdish regions, where political movements have long sought greater political rights and representation, are also part of the wider discussion as the situation continues to evolve. Joining us today f...
Tries from Tommaso Menoncello and Leonardo Marin helped Italy edge out England in a tense 23-18 Six Nations thriller on Saturday, giving the hosts a first ever win over the visitors at the 33rd attempt.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says it has targeted what it describes as “separatist groups” in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The claim comes after reports that Iranian Kurdish forces are preparing armed units that could be deployed inside Iran, potentially with support from the United States. Sources familiar with the situation also say Israel is backing Kurdish plans to seize border areas i...
Despite Masoud Pezeshkian’s assurances, new strikes were reported across several Gulf countries. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it targeted U.S. forces at the Naval Support Activity Bahrain in Juffair on Saturday. Explosions were also heard over Dubai and the Qatari capital, Doha. Meanwhile, the president of the United Arab Emirates said the country would emerge stronger after the w...
US President Donald Trump encouraged right-wing Latin American leaders gathered at his Florida golf club on Saturday to take military action against drug trafficking cartels and transnational gangs that he says pose an “unacceptable threat” to the region's national security.
The war in the Middle East has entered its eighth day, and Donald Trump has warned that the United States could begin targeting additional senior Iranian officials. Israel’s military says it has struck 16 Iranian aircraft at Tehran International Airport, describing the site as a key hub for the Islamic Republic’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Meanwhile, Iran’s president, Masoud Pezeshkian, ...
Scotland scored seven tries to France's six in a thrilling 50-40 win at Murrayfield on Saturday, ending the defending champions' Grand Slam charge and ensuring the Six Nations title race goes to the final day.
In a speech broadcast on state television, the Iranian president responded to US President Donald Trump, who on Friday demanded Iran’s "unconditional surrender".
US President Donald Trump hosts a dozen right-wing leaders from Latin America and the Caribbean on Saturday to discuss issues facing the region, from organised crime to illegal immigration. France24 journalist Shirli Sitbon shares further insights on the meeting.
US President Donald Trump is hosting leaders from across Latin America and the Caribbean in Doral on Saturday for the “Shield of the Americas Summit.”
Russia has shared intelligence with Iran that could help Tehran strike US warships, aircraft and other American assets in the region, according to two officials familiar with US intelligence – the first indication Moscow may be stepping into the war launched last week by the United States and Israel. France24 journalist Shirli Sitbon shares further details.
NASA knocked an asteroid off course in 2022 in a pioneering test of humanity's ability to defend Earth. Its spacecraft's impact pushed the space rock into a slightly different orbit around the Sun, according to new research published Friday.
NASA knocked an asteroid off course in 2022 in a pioneering test of our planet's defences, pushing the space rock into a slightly different orbit around the Sun, according to new research published on Friday.
As strikes against Iran appear to intensify, increasing numbers of Iranians are seeking safety abroad, raising fears that the conflict could trigger a refugee crisis. The United Nations has warned of a “moment of grave peril” for civilians caught up in the fighting, urging de‑escalation and protection for vulnerable populations. Nicholas Rushworth tells us more.
This Saturday, Iranian Army said it launched a new wave of drone attacks on Israel, specifically targeting what it called a “strategic facility.” Explosions were heard in the skies above Jerusalem shortly after the military said its air defenses were working to intercept projectiles from Iran. No injuries were reported. An army spokesman added that there had been a “real decrease” in the number ...
As the conflict rages on, efforts to repatriate EU citizens stranded in the Middle East are ongoing. Among French nationals alone, around 5,000 are seeking to leave. Commercial flights across the region have been postponed, and the few tickets that remain available are extremely expensive. France 2’s Mathieu Rio and France 24’s Peter O’Brien have the story.
On the eighth day of the joint US-Israeli military operation against Iran, questions are emerging about the legality of the Middle East war, though those directing the campaign do not seem overly concerned. For more on the legal issues surrounding the conflict, Professor Marc Weller University, a law professor at Cambridge University, shares further insights.
The Russian flag made its first appearance at a Paralympics medal ceremony in 12 years on Saturday as Varvara Voronchikhina and Aleksei Bugaev took bronze in the women's and men's downhill standing events, earning a polite smattering of applause from the crowd in Cortina.
Lebanon’s Health Ministry said Israeli airstrikes during a commando operation in eastern Lebanon left at least 41 dead and 40 wounded. "The series of raids launched by the Israeli enemy on the town of Nabi Sheet and surrounding towns in the Baalbek district resulted in a total of 41 citizens killed and 40 others wounded," the ministry said in a statement. FRANCE24 Senior Reporter Catherine Norris...
Over 80 Israeli warplanes carried out airstrikes across Iran overnight in the largest bombing campaign since the fighting began last Saturday. The Israeli military said the attacks targeted strategic infrastructure, including a military academy, an underground command center and a missile storage facility. However, Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations accused both the United States and Israel ...
Over the past week, Israel has issued evacuation warnings before carrying out heavy strikes on southern Lebanon and the southern suburbs of Beirut. Adéa Guillot, spokesperson for CARE France, says there are no precise figures for the total number of displaced people. Estimates range from 300,000 to 700,000, with women and girls among the most vulnerable. “The priority is to deliver humanitarian a...
Over the past week, Israel has issued evacuation warnings before launching heavy strikes on southern Lebanon and the southern suburbs of Beirut. The IDF estimates that more than 300,000 Lebanese civilians have so far evacuated their villages in southern Lebanon. UN Human Rights spokesperson Thameen Al-Kheetan provides further details on human rights violations since the start of the conflict.
The wave of Israeli raids carried out before dawn was one of the largest since February 28. 🔍
The three main opposition groups in Guinea were dissolved by an overnight decree Friday to Saturday, less than two months after President Mamadi Doumbouya took office.
Amid regional strikes and reported death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Sanaa in Yemen has emerged as a focal point of defiance. Yemen’s Houthi leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi declared support for Iran and said the group was ready to escalate militarily if necessary. He also urged supporters to stage mass demonstrations on Friday in Sanaa and other areas under the group’s control. Caitlin Brown reports.
Local media report that at least 26 people were killed overnight in Israeli airstrikes on the eastern town of Nabi Chit, a small mountain community in the Bekaa Valley with strong ties to Hezbollah’s leadership. Over the past week, Israel issued evacuation orders before launching heavy strikes on southern Lebanon and the southern suburbs of Beirut. Hundreds of thousands of civilians have fled the...
The wave of Israeli raids carried out before dawn was one of the largest since February 28.
The White House sparked criticism after it released video montages Friday that combined images of real US air strikes on Iran combined with clips from action movies and features from video games.
