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Spanish fighter jet downs drone breaching Romania's airspace
A Spanish fighter jet on Sunday shot down a drone that breached Romania's airspace near the border with Ukraine and Moldova, Romania's defence ministry said, in the latest incident to highlight the challenges facing NATO states bordering Ukraine.
Thousands of evacuees await aid after deadly quake on Indonesia's Flores island
Thousands of evacuees on Indonesia's Flores island began receiving aid on Sunday after a 7.7-magnitude quake killed 48 people, injured dozens and damaged hundreds of houses and buildings. Some 5,000 people fled their homes and in some areas people were left without electricity and telecommunications.
Record Belgium wildfire doubles in size in 24 hours to scorch 3,000 hectares
Firefighters in Belgium battled one of the country's worst-ever wildfires late on Saturday as a rapidly growing blaze scorched more than 3,000 hectares of land. The EU scrambled helicopters and water bombers as hundreds of villagers were under evacuation orders.
Belgium wildfire scorches 3,000 hectares as villagers evacuate, EU sends aircraft
Firefighters in Belgium battled one of the country's worst-ever wildfires late on Saturday as a rapidly growing blaze scorched more than 3,000 hectares of land. The EU scrambled helicopters and water bombers as hundreds of villagers were under evacuation orders.
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EU sends aircraft and villagers evacuate as Belgium battles record wildfire
Firefighters in Belgium battled one of the country's worst-ever wildfires late on Saturday as a rapidly growing blaze scorched more than 2,700 hectares of land. The EU scrambled helicopters and water bombers as hundreds of villagers were under evacuation orders.
Colombia's new president asks Trump to suspend tariffs after deadly earthquake
Colombia's President Abelardo de la Espriella on Saturday called on US President Donald Trump to suspend tariffs on the South American nation as the country contiues to reel from a deadly earthquake. At least 300 people were killed in the quake that devastated the western Colombian cities of Cali and Pereira.
Flood in rural northwestern Spain kills two, injures two babies
Two women were killed and two babies were injured when torrential rain sparked a flood and a landslide in rural northwestern Spain on Saturday, authorities said. The flood comes after weeks of heatwaves and wildfires in the country.
Spain flood and landslide kills two, injures two babies
Two women were killed and two babies were injured when torrential rain sparked a flood and a landslide in rural northwestern Spain on Saturday, authorities said. The flood comes after weeks of heatwaves and wildfires in the country.
France's Léon Marchand wins first European title in front of home crowd
Day six of the European Championships in Paris saw four-time Olympic champion Léon Marchand claim his first continental title by winning the 200m butterfly final. There was another gold medal for France later in the evening, with Mary-Ambre Moluh setting a new European record to win the 100m backstroke final.
Live: Ukraine launches 600 drones at Russia, one of its largest aerial attacks of the war
Ukraine hit a missile fuel production facility in Russia's Rostov region overnight, Ukrainian military said on Sunday, as Ukraine steps up long-range attacks into Russian territory. The assault came as Russian forces launched a missile attack on Kyiv, sparking fires in at least two districts of Ukraine's capital, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said. Follow our live blog for all the latest updat...
Live: Ukraine hit missile fuel production facility in Russia in overnight assault
Ukraine hit a missile fuel production facility in Russia's Rostov region overnight, Ukrainian military said on Sunday, as Ukraine steps up long-range attacks into Russian territory. The assault came as Russian forces launched a missile attack on Kyiv, sparking fires in at least two districts of Ukraine's capital, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said. Follow our live blog for all the latest updat...
Live: Moscow targeted by 600 drones overnight, explosions heard in Kyiv
Six hundred drones targeted the Moscow region in a sustained overnight assault that wounded three people, the Russian capital's mayor said on Sunday, as Ukraine steps up long-range attacks into Russian territory. The assault came as Russian forces launched a missile attack on Kyiv, sparking fires in at least two districts of Ukraine's capital, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said. Follow our live blog ...
Israeli strikes kill 11 in southern Lebanon, Hezbollah threatens to retaliate
Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon killed at least 11 people Saturday, some of the deadliest since deals in June eased hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah. Israel's military said the strikes were in retaliation for an attack by Hezbollah on its troops in the country's south and the Iran-backed militant group said that the attacks would be "met with what they deserve".
French swimmer Marchand wins first Euros gold as Germany's Liebmann breaks 1500m free world record
French swimming star Léon Marchand won the 200m butterfly final at the European swimming championships Saturday in Paris while German swimmer Johannes Liebmann broke the 1,500m freestyle world record by nearly four seconds.
French swimmer Léon Marchand wins 200m butterfly for first Euros gold
French swimming star Léon Marchand won the 200-meter butterfly final at the European swimming championships on Saturday in Paris.
French swimmer Léon Marchand wins 200-meter butterfly final at European championships
French swimming star Léon Marchand won the 200-meter butterfly final at the European Swimming Championships on Saturday in Paris.
South Korea president proposes talks with Pyongyang to formally end Korean War
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung proposed on Saturday that Pyongyang engage in dialogue to formally end the Korean War, which has technically been ongoing for more than 70 years due to the lack of a peace treaty.
Hundreds of villagers evacuate as Belgium battles record wildfire
Hundreds of residents were evacuated and more than 2,700 hectares were scorched as Belgium continued to battle one of the worst wildfires in its history on Saturday.
Deadly Israeli strikes in Lebanon put peace talks at risk
At least 11 people, including three children, have been killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, according to Lebanon’s state news agency, in the deadliest attacks since a US-mediated peace framework was agreed in June. Israel says it targeted Hezbollah infrastructure, while Lebanese officials condemned the strikes as a threat to ongoing negotiations and the country’s sovereignty.
French father and two children rescued after 16 hours adrift off Thai island
A French family was rescued after drifting for more than 16 hours off the coast of the Thai island of Koh Samui, where their jet ski had capsized, a local official told AFP on Saturday.
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo: One death every 30 minutes
The Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo is now the second-largest on record, with more than 2,100 deaths and the virus spreading to a sixth province. Health workers are struggling to contain the rapidly growing outbreak amid community resistance, misinformation, unpaid staff strikes and threats from rebel groups.
Chad bans sand extraction along Chari River, sparking controversy
In Chad, the Chari River has been badly affected by years of intensive sand extraction along its banks, particularly around the capital, N’Djamena. The Ministry of Mines recently banned the practice to protect the environment and wildlife, but the decision has sparked controversy as thousands of people in the capital depend on sand mining for their livelihoods.
Ceuta: False social media posts fuel migration tensions
False social media posts claiming the Morocco-Ceuta border would open for Spain’s Assumption holiday have prompted migrants to gather near the crossing. Moroccan and Spanish authorities have tightened security after a recent mass influx into Ceuta, while Morocco says those spreading the false claims could face legal action.
France’s top court rejects social media ban for under-15s
France’s Constitutional Court has struck down a law that would have banned children under 15 from social media, ruling that it disproportionately infringed on freedom of expression and raised privacy concerns over age verification. The government plans to draft a revised bill, with Emmanuel Macron citing concerns over the impact of social media on children’s mental and physical health.
Firefighters keep battling wildfire in France’s Landes region
Firefighters and local farmers are working through the night to contain a wildfire in Luglon, in southwestern France, which has already burned more than 1,500 hectares. With hot spots still threatening homes, crews are hoping forecast rain will help bring the blaze under control.
Indonesia hit by earthquake aftershock as rescuers search for survivors
Fresh back from Indonesia, FRANCE 24 journalist Jamie Smith-Maillet assesses the damage caused by the 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck the Flores region. Rescue teams are working to pull survivors from the rubble, while an aftershock has hit the area, raising fears of further casualties.
Zambia resumes vote count after pause over violence
Zambia resumed vote counting Friday after a nationwide suspension over alleged attacks on polling staff and stolen marked ballot papers. The halt came a day after presidential and parliamentary elections, with opposition leader Brian Mundubile already claiming victory. Sishuwa Sishuwa, Senior Lecturer at Stellenbosch University and author, was FRANCE 24's guest to recap the recent events in Zambia...