Clear filters Clear Filters
Trump heads to Nebraska as Republicans fear strongholds could flip
France 24 •

Trump heads to Nebraska as Republicans fear strongholds could flip

US President ​Donald Trump will visit Nebraska on Monday to rally Republicans and promote his economic ​record, taking his message of new investment and manufacturing to a state where farmers and truckers face sharply higher diesel prices and voters worry about inflation. His stop in ​the ‌city of Grand Island is part of Trump's 32-day ⁠sprint to the November 3 midterm elections, a campaign in whi...

France high school protests: Can the government regain control?
France 24 •

France high school protests: Can the government regain control?

Up to 500 schools are expected to be totally or partially closed in France as student protests continue to rock the country. The demonstrations, which have been going on for over two weeks, have spread nationwide and are set to continue and the unrest appears to have caught the Macron government off guard. The protests have confronted French security forces with a daunting task, and the situation ...

Japan bids farewell to Asian Games after fortnight of turmoil and records
France 24 •

Japan bids farewell to Asian Games after fortnight of turmoil and records

The 20th Asian Games closed on Sunday after a rocky fortnight lit ​up by youthful brilliance in the sporting arenas but tempered by logistical dysfunction and subdued public interest. Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) President Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani declared the Games closed at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium, with the torch handed to organisers of the next event in Doha 2030.

US bombers leave UK air base amid 'new threats': What we know so far

US bombers leave UK air base amid 'new threats': What we know so far

France 24 •

The United States confirmed that it had withdrawn all B-1 bombers from the British airbase of RAF Fairford, reportedly due to "new threats," with Britain's government insisting Monday the site is safe. France 24's Philip Turle takes a look at what we know so far.

'Very bad result for Lula: Bolsonaro is far more effective at speaking to that growing middle class'

'Very bad result for Lula: Bolsonaro is far more effective at speaking to that growing middle class'

France 24 •

Eve Irvine is pleased to welcome Felipe Krause, the head of Oxford University's Brazilian Studies Programme. Brazil's election reflects a political landscape that has become increasingly polarized, explains Krause. And he describes the current mood as one of “tired polarization: People are just exhausted. They feel that the political class is just kind of offering more of the same". The first roun...

Brazil presidential election: 'Bolsonaro being ahead is a surprise,' researcher says

Brazil presidential election: 'Bolsonaro being ahead is a surprise,' researcher says

France 24 •

Far-right candidate Flavio Bolsonaro has pulled off a surprise win in the first round of Brazil’s presidential election. He defied most polls to win with 47 percent, compared to 45 percent for leftist incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula de Silva. We spoke to Thomas Zicman de Barros, a research fellow at CEVIPOF, the political research centre at Sciences Po University, and columnist for our sister radio sta...

Mountaineer takes cancer research and quality of life to new heights... 8,000 metres, to be precise!

Mountaineer takes cancer research and quality of life to new heights... 8,000 metres, to be precise!

France 24 •

Delano D’Souza is pleased to welcome Dr Shauna Burke, Associate Professor in Exercise and Health Psychology at the University of Leeds. A passionate mountaineer who first summited Mount Everest in 2005, Dr Burke returned to the world’s highest mountain earlier this year, following her diagnosis with stage four breast cancer. She is now setting her sights on the world's 13 other 8,000-metre peaks. ...

Trump names Jay Clayton as AI czar to lead 'Super Intelligence Force'

Trump names Jay Clayton as AI czar to lead 'Super Intelligence Force'

France 24 •

US President Donald Trump has named his National Intelligence Director Jay Clayton as America's "Super Intelligence" czar, as fears over AI grow. Also, oil markets react to Houthi attacks as well as export data, and France's fiscal woes drive the euro to a 17-month low. 

Messi set for final emotional farewell in Argentina send-off

Messi set for final emotional farewell in Argentina send-off

France 24 •

When Lionel Messi takes to the pitch on Tuesday for his final appearance for Argentina, it will bring an end to a journey that started with football authorities not even knowing his name and evolved into one of the most enduring relationships in sporting history. After announcing his retirement from international football earlier this month, the 39-year-old departs with a string of accolades to hi...

US withdraws all bombers from UK base at centre of suspected terror attack

US withdraws all bombers from UK base at centre of suspected terror attack

France 24 •

The United States has removed its B-1 bombers from a British air base one week after five men were arrested nearby on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts, a ‌suspected plot that British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said was likely backed by Iran. The planes had been ⁠stationed at RAF Fairford, which had recently been used for US strikes on Iran.

Yemen's government declares major operation against Houthis

Yemen's government declares major operation against Houthis

France 24 •

The Yemeni military announced a broad set of strikes against Houthi targets on Monday, after the government declared a new campaign to retake all territory even as the Iran-backed group made fresh gains on the ground. France 24's Kethevane Gorjestani takes a look at the reasons behind this latest escalation in the long-running conflict.

Schools shuttered as student protests sweep through France

Schools shuttered as student protests sweep through France

France 24 •

The high school protest movement that's erupted over the past week here in France is showing no signs of slowing down. Demonstrations have raged at more than 1,200 high schools, and more than 5,000 people – most of them minors – have been arrested. Students are furious at what they say is a chronic lack of funding for state schools, with that anger exacerbated by accusations that state resources a...

Up to 500 French schools to be closed Monday as protests continue

Up to 500 French schools to be closed Monday as protests continue

France 24 •

Up to 500 French high ⁠schools will begin a second week of total or partial closures on Monday as protests over dilapidated schools and classrooms, overcrowding and teacher shortages precede a nationwide day of demonstrations on Tuesday. Reporting from outside a high school in the Paris suburb of Aubervilliers, France 24's Luke Shrago says things are relatively calm as of early Monday morning as s...

Bolsonaro in 'very strong position' as Brazil election heads to run-off

Bolsonaro in 'very strong position' as Brazil election heads to run-off

France 24 •

Right-wing senator Flavio Bolsonaro pulled off a surprise first-place finish ahead of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Sunday's election, which heads to a run-off in three weeks as neither clinched a majority. However, with Bolsonaro gaining 47 percent of the ballet to Lula’s 45 percent, he is in a “very strong position” heading into the decisive vote, says France 24’s correspondent Time Vic...

Spanish PM Sanchez calls snap election amid housing crisis

Spanish PM Sanchez calls snap election amid housing crisis

France 24 •

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called ⁠an early election ​for November 29 on Monday, in a bid to strengthen his mandate after a fragmented parliament rejected the government's key housing decrees last week amid widespread protests. France 24's correspondent in Madrid Sarah Morris has the deetails.

Ex-prince Andrew launches bid to ‘quash’ Epstein-affair search warrants

Ex-prince Andrew launches bid to ‘quash’ Epstein-affair search warrants

France 24 •

Britain's disgraced former prince, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, filed a legal action on Monday to quash warrants that led to searches of his residences. The police arrested the 66-year-old on February 19 on suspicion of misconduct over his links to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. 

Yemen, Saudi Arabia launch new strikes against Houthis in bid to retake lost territory

Yemen, Saudi Arabia launch new strikes against Houthis in bid to retake lost territory

France 24 •

The Yemeni military, backed by Saudi jets, began a broad set of strikes on Monday against Iran-backed Houthi targets in an attempt to retake lost territory. The Houthis launched an offensive in September, which killed hundreds of combatants on both sides, according to UN figures, and has since become the most active front in the wider Middle East war. 

Yemen launches more than 1,000 strikes in bid to retake territory lost to Houthi rebels

Yemen launches more than 1,000 strikes in bid to retake territory lost to Houthi rebels

France 24 •

The Yemeni military announced on Monday that it will launch a broad set of strikes against Iran-backed Houthi targets in an attempt to retake lost territory. The Houthis launched an offensive in September, which killed hundreds of combatants on both sides, according to UN figures, and has since become the most active front in the wider Middle East war. 

French high school protests: 'Mum if you see this it's for my future'

French high school protests: 'Mum if you see this it's for my future'

France 24 •

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, 5 October: More than 400 schools are closed this Monday across France, as the government fails to assuage the anger of protesting high school students. In other news, Boulder, Colorado takes on ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy, demanding billions for damage caused by wildfires. Finally, we take a look at some of nature's most whimsical offerings.