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Mali PM urges 'not to panic' after coordinated attack by jihadists, separatists
An alliance of al-Qaida-linked militants and separatists carried out the largest coordinated attack in over a decade in Mali, marking a dangerous escalation in what is widely considered one of the world’s deadliest regions for extremist violence.
King Charles in US for state visit amid differences over Iran war
Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla arrived in the United States on Monday for a four-day trip, welcomed by self-proclaimed royal fan Donald Trump even as the US president has differed with the British government over the Iran war. The state visit, by far the most high-profile and consequential of Charles' reign, marks the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence from Britis...
Violence escalates in Colombia with dozens of attacks before presidential vote
A spate of attacks against civilians and military bases in Colombia's southwestern region has raised security concerns as the country heads to a May presidential election in which crime is expected to be one of the top voter concerns. Rebel groups have staged 26 attacks with explosives and drones since Friday, including a deadly blast Saturday on a highway between the cities of Cali and Popayan, a...
'Iranians believe they have upper hand because they can endure double blockade better than US'
Delano D'Souza is pleased to welcome Ali Vaez, Director of Iran Project & Senior Advisor at the International Crisis Group. He examines the evolving strategic landscape between Iran and the US in the aftermath of the military and economic war. From Tehran’s perspective, the balance of leverage has shifted. Iran believes it can better withstand prolonged pressure, while Washington faces mounting po...
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'Israel destroyed houses, roads, even trees': People return to destruction in southern Lebanon
Many videos document the Israeli army’s destruction of houses and infrastructure in southern Lebanon, where it is creating a buffer zone along the border. Our Observers, many of whom wanted to return home after a ceasefire was announced, describe empty villages and razed homes.
Life in Tehran since the ceasefire: How Iranian society is evolving
As the stalemate continues in the Strait of Hormuz and peace talks between Washington and Tehran appear stalled, life in Iran itself seems to have returned to normal since the ceasefire. Society is even undergoing a major transformation, a process that began several months ago and has intensified against the backdrop of the war in recent weeks. Our correspondent Siavosh Ghazi filmed these rare ima...
US startups explore genome editing in human embryos, raising ethical concerns
PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, April 28: Photos of starving soldiers in Ukraine make headlines. Over in the US, Donald Trump wants Jimmy Kimmel fired – again. French papers talk about the controversial Alloncle report on the neutrality and funding of public broadcasting. Also: is genome editing ethical? Finally, we look at the European seagull screeching championship.
French researcher cracks 4,000-year-old Elamite script from Iran
The 4,000-year-old Linear Elamite script from what is now Iran has long eluded archaeologists hoping to unlock the secrets of a near-forgotten age. French archaeologist François Desset's work on deciphering the writing system now has some comparing him to Jean-François Champollion, the famed philologist who deciphered ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics.
French researcher cracks 4,000-year-old script from Iran
The 4,000-year-old Linear Elamite script from what is now Iran has long eluded archaeologists hoping to unlock the secrets of a near-forgotten age. French archaeologist François Desset's work on deciphering the writing system now has some comparing him to Jean-François Champollion, the famed philologist who deciphered ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics.
Who is Iyad Ag Ghali, Mali’s most wanted man?
An alliance of al-Qaeda-linked jihadists and Tuareg separatists has carried out the largest coordinated attack in over a decade in Mali. The al-Qaeda-linked JNIM group — Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin — has expanded in recent years. Its leader, Iyad Ag Ghali, is the most wanted man in Mali. The French military, Malian authorities, and Russian mercenaries have all sought, in vain, to capture ...
'Diplomatic challenge': King Charles to meet Trump, address Congress in bid to spotlight UK-US ties
King Charles III will embrace some of Washington's most formal ceremonial trappings on Tuesday as he tries to emphasize a bond between the United Kingdom and the United States that is so strong it can withstand the political turmoil of the moment. He will become the first British monarch to address the US Congress since his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in 1991. Her speech highlighted the shared his...
Accused media gala gunman charged with attempting to assassinate Trump
A man accused of trying to open fire on a media gala attended by Donald Trump in Washington this weekend was charged in court Monday with trying to assassinate the Republican president. Cole Allen, 31, faces a sentence of up to life in prison if convicted of attempting to kill Trump during the White House Correspondents Association dinner at a hotel in the capital.
Budget airlines first to cut flights as jet fuel prices soar
Ryanair, Transavia, Volotea and other low-cost airlines are feeling the financial pain from high jet fuel prices as a result of the Middle East war and are cutting flights. Transavia, the lowcost airline of the Air France-KLM group, will cancel some of its flights in May and June.
Two French alpinists break Mont Blanc speed climbing record
A French duo has achieved a “mountainous” feat. They now have the new world record for making the fastest trek from the French ski resort city of Chamonix to the summit of Mont Blanc and back. They’re time: 4 hours, 41 minutes, and 24 seconds. That’s two minutes faster than the previous record.
Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US lifts its blockade and the war ends
Iran offered to end its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz if the US lifts its blockade on the country and ends the war in a proposal that would postpone discussions on the Islamic Republic's nuclear program, two regional officials said Monday. US President Donald Trump seems unlikely to accept the offer, which was passed to the Americans by Pakistan and would leave unresolved the disagreements tha...
Lebanon health ministry says Israeli strikes kill 4 in south despite ceasefire
Lebanon's health ministry said Israeli strikes on the country's south on Monday killed four people including a woman and wounded 51 others, three of them children, despite a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. According to an AFP tally of health ministry figures, Israeli strikes have killed at least 40 people in Lebanon since the fragile truce there began on April 17.
Tuareg rebels and jihadists in control of key Mali town after offensive
Tuareg separatists and their jihadist allies in Mali have seized control of the key northern town of Kidal after coordinated attacks on strategic junta positions, an ally of the local governor and local sources said Monday. Two days of fierce fighting between the army and jihadists allied with the Tuaregs have plunged the junta-led west African country into uncertainty over the military government...
Train collision in Indonesia kills 14, injures dozens
Indonesia's president ordered an investigation Tuesday after a long-distance train smashed into a stationary commuter train overnight, killing 14 people and injuring dozens. Officials ended a nearly 12-hour rescue effort near Bekasi Timur station, east of the capital Jakarta, which saw crews prying open mangled carriages following the Monday night collision.
Britain's King Charles meets Trump in bid to salvage ties
Britain's King Charles III met Donald Trump at the White House Monday, kicking off a high-stakes state visit shadowed by transatlantic tensions and a new alleged attempt to assassinate the US president. Behind the warm welcome for Charles and Queen Camilla in front of the cameras lay a deepening rift in the so-called "special relationship" between Washington and London over Trump's war in Iran. FR...
Italian Crans-Montana victims angered over Swiss hospital bills
Four months after the deadly nightclub fire in Crans-Montana, Switzerland that killed 41 people, Italian families received bills from the Swiss hospital where the victims were treated to the tune of to tens of thousands of euros – sparking polemics from Rome.
Musk lawsuit against OpenAI 'more about corporate strategy than any philosophical or ethical moves'
Oliver Farry is pleased to welcome Bernard Benhamou, Secretary General of the Institute of Digital Sovereignty (ISN) and Senior Lecturer on Internet Governance at Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne. According to Mr. Benhamou, this trial is not a clash of the tech titans. Rather, it is a strategic legal battle in the uncharted waters of AI. The timing is critical, as it coincides with the anticipated IPO of...
Gunmen kill at least 29 in northeast Nigeria after targeting young people at football pitch
Gunmen killed at least 29 people in an hours-long attack in Nigeria's northeastern Adamawa state, local authorities said, burning homes and places of worship and opening fire on people watching a football match. Nigeria continues to struggle with armed attacks by jihadists and armed criminal gangs.
'Collective punishment': MSF says Israel is weaponising water access in Gaza
Israeli authorities are systematically depriving Palestinians in Gaza of access to clean water, medical charity Medeçins sans Frontières (MSF, Doctors without Borders) said in a report issued Tuesday, accusing Israel of carrying out a campaign of "collective punishment" in the devastated Palestinian enclave. The destruction of Gaza's water infrastructure and continued blocking of civilian access m...
King Charles expected to promote US-UK unity in speech before Congress
King Charles III will speak before the US Congress on Tuesday, where he is expected to deliver an address promoting US-UK unity despite widening differences between London and Washington. Charles and Queen Camilla are on a so far studiously apolitical four-day tour of the US.
Champions League: 'Best teams in Europe' face off in semi-final clash
Paris Saint-Germain host Bayern Munich in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final this Tuesday. Bayern are aiming for their first final since 2020.
Champions League: 'Best teams in Europe' face off in semifinal clash
Paris Saint-Germain host Bayern Munich in the first leg of the Champions League semifinal. Bayern are aiming for their first final since 2020.
Middle East war live: World airlines body chief warns of possible jet fuel shortage this summer
International Air Transport Association head Willie Walsh on Tuesday warned that there was a real risk of a jet fuel shortage this summer due to the US-Israeli war on Iran. Walsh said that some flights could be cancelled if fuel rationing were to be put into effect. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Middle East war live: Israel issues evacuation order for than a dozen towns in southern Lebanon
Israel’s military on Tuesday told people living in more than a dozen towns and villages in southern Lebanon to leave their homes and head north immediately ahead of an imminent attack. The military claimed that the attack was in response to what it described as Hezbollah’s violation of the Lebanon-Israel ceasefire agreement. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Middle East war live: Israel tells people to leave more than a dozen towns in southern Lebanon
Israel’s military told people living in more than a dozen towns and villages in southern Lebanon to leave their homes and head north immediately on Tuesday ahead of an imminent Israeli attack. The military claimed that the attack was in response to what it described as Hezbollah’s violation of the Lebanon-Israel ceasefire agreement. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.