Artemis astronauts to study the Moon's surface using mainly their eyes
More than 50 years after humans first flew around the Moon, Artemis astronauts will repeat the feat on Monday and use the most basic instrument to study it: their eyes.
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Rescued crew member from downed US fighter jet 'safe and sound,' says Trump
Middle East war live: ‘Open the F***in' Strait’, Trump blasts Iran
President Donald Trump on Sunday told Iran to “open the F***ing Strait,” referring to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz since the launch of US-Israel war on Iran. In a social media post, Trump said the US airman rescued during an operation in central Iran was “seriously wounded”. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Middle East war live: ‘Open the F***ing Strait’, Trump blasts Iran
President Donald Trump on Sunday told Iran to “open the F***ing Strait,” referring to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz since the launch of US-Israel war on Iran. In a social media post, Trump said the US airman rescued during an operation in central Iran was “seriously wounded”. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Middle East war live: Iran says five killed in strikes during US pilot rescue
Strikes killed five people overnight in Iran's southwest during the rescue of a missing US crewmember of a downed F-15 fighter jet, Iranian media reported Sunday. Iran also said that it destroyed three US aircrafts – two Black Hawk helicopters and one C-130 transport aircraft – during the same operation. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
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Middle East War live: Kuwait energy infrastructure damaged by Iranian attack
Two Kuwaiti power and water desalination plants were damaged by a drone attack from Iran, the electricity and water ministry said Sunday. The ministry said the attack resulted in "significant material damage" and the shutdown of two electricity generating units, adding there were no deaths or injuries. Follow our liveblog for updates.
Middle East War live: Rescued crew member from downed US fighter jet 'safe and sound,' says Trump
US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that forces had safely recovered an airman downed in Iran, calling it "one of the most daring" search and rescue operations in US History. The announcement came as Iran launched missiles and drones at Israel and Kuwait early Sunday. Follow our liveblog for updates.
Trump gives Iran 48 hours to make a deal as search continues for missing US pilot
US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Tehran had 48 hours left to cut a deal or face "all Hell", as US and Iranian forces scrambled to find a downed American airman.
China executes French national convicted in 2010 for drug trafficking
A French national sentenced to death in China in 2010 for drug trafficking has been executed, France's foreign ministry announced on Saturday, expressing its "consternation."
NATO anniversary overshadowed by Trump’s threats
On this day, April 4th, 1949, NATO was founded, marking a pivotal moment in global security. Nearly 80 years later, however, the alliance's future is being questioned by its most powerful member, the United States. To understand the significance of NATO's formation, it’s worth revisiting the original signing ceremony with the 12 founding nations and the speech delivered by President Harry Truman. ...
'Gaza, Marseille is with you!': French boats set sail to join international aid flotilla
Some 20 French boats set sail from Marseille on Saturday to join up with an international flotilla making a renewed effort to break an Israeli blockade and deliver aid to Gaza. The international flotilla of some 100 boats will head towards Gaza around April 20, according to the organisers
Celine Dion breaks presale ticket record
Pop superstar Celine Dion has announced that she's returning to the stage with a series of concerts in Paris. The announcement of her comeback has her fans going wild. In a new record, nine million people registered for a chance to purchase one of 450,000 tickets available. We speak with music journalist Jasmine Shemesh about Dion’s enduring popularity.
Space: Artemis II astronauts are more than halfway to the moon
Now more than halfway to the moon, the Artemis II astronauts were toasted by Canada on Saturday as they prepared for their historic lunar fly-around to push deeper into space than even the Apollo astronauts.
Thousands rally against racism in Paris suburb to defend newly elected Black mayor
Several thousand people marched through the streets of Paris' largest suburb on Saturday to denounce racism after the town's newly elected black mayor, Bally Bagayoko, was subject to racist disinformation and remarks on social media and national television shows.
Thousands rally against racism in Paris suburb to defend mayor
Several thousand people marched through the streets of Paris' largest suburb on Saturday to denounce racism after the town's newly elected black mayor was subject to disparaging comments on social media and national television shows.
'Iran open to negotiations': Diplomacy shows signs of progress, 'damage to global economy continues'
Gavin Lee is pleased to welcome Dr Christian Bueger is a Research Fellow at UNIDIR, and the Academy of International Affairs NRW, and Professor of International Relations at the University of Copenhagen. He offers an analysis of the evolving crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing the multi-dimensional nature of diplomacy and the structural limits of military solutions. He argues that the situ...
Impact of Iran war in Pakistan: Fuel prices rise by over 50%
Shahzaib Wahlah, correspondent in Islamabad Pakistan, has more.
Strikes in Lebanon: Israeli army orders evacuation of the city of Tyre
Olivia Bizot has more.
Pakistan announces free public transport as energy crisis bites
State-run public transport in Pakistan's capital and most populous province will be free for the coming month, officials said Friday, after the government drastically raised fuel prices due to the Iran war
France announces crisis loans for firms hit by fuel-price surge
France said Friday it was launching an emergency loan programme to help small and medium-sized businesses exposed to soaring fuel prices driven by the war in the Middle East.
War in the Middle East: Israel expands operations in Lebanon
Simon Mabon, Professor of International Politics and Middle East Studies at Lancaster University, is our guest.
Videos show US missiles being launched from Kuwait into Iran
Despite denials from Arab countries in the Persian Gulf region, there is growing evidence that their territory is being used in attacks on the Iranian regime during the US–Israel war. FRANCE 24 has verified and geolocated multiple videos showing that, on at least two occasions, on March 24 and 31, US missiles were launched from HIMARS launchers inside the territory of Kuwait.
Russian drone strike on Ukrainian market kills five, Moscow intensifies attacks
A Russian drone hit a covered market in the eastern Ukrainian city of Nikopol on Saturday, killing five people and injuring 30 others, according to Ukrainian officials. The Ukrainian air force said Russia fired 286 drones overnight, of which 260 were intercepted.
Russian drone strike on Ukrainian market kills five, injures 19
A Russian drone killed five men and injured 19 others after it hit a covered market in the eastern Ukrainian city of Nikopol on Saturday, as Moscow pressed on with intensified daytime attacks. The Ukrainian air force said Russia fired 286 drones overnight, of which 260 were intercepted.
Russian strike on Ukraine market kills five, wounds 19
A Russian drone hit a covered market in the eastern Ukrainian city of Nikopol on Saturday, killing five people and wounding 19, officials said, as Moscow pressed on with intensified daytime attacks.
Cuba begins prisoner release after mass pardon: over 2000 inmates released
Ed Augustin, our correspondent in Cuba, has more.
Cuba begins prisoner release after mass pardon: over 2000 immates released
Ed Augustin, our correspondent in Cuba, has more.
New Paris mayor Emmanuel Grégoire vows end to sexual violence in schools
Paris has suspended 31 school monitors suspected of sexual abuse since January, the city new mayor said Friday. "We need to review everything from the beginning with one goal: zero tolerance," Emmanuel Gregoire told reporters.
European drivers choke on rising diesel prices due to Iran conflict
European drivers face a record fuel inflation as the price of diesel fuel has rocketed by more than 30 percent since the start of the Middle East war, highlighting the continent's dependence on imported energy and the lingering prominence of diesel on the car market.
Benin's main opposition face crisis before presidential elections
Presidential elections to be held on April 12th in Benin.