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Iranian missile struck town housing nuclear facility: Iran war shows 'no sign of abating'
France 24 •

Iranian missile struck town housing nuclear facility: Iran war shows 'no sign of abating'

Israel's military said an Iranian missile on Saturday struck the southern town of Dimona, home to a nuclear facility, after medics reported treating some 30 wounded people. The Iran war is showing "no sign of abating", FRANCE 24's Douglas Herbert said in an analysis, adding that there doesn't appear to be an "exit tunnel" in sight with Iran determined as ever.

Trump threatens to send ICE agents to airports amid TSA funding impasse
France 24 •

Trump threatens to send ICE agents to airports amid TSA funding impasse

President Donald Trump on Saturday warned he may deploy ICE agents to US airports if Congress fails to fund airport security. The move comes as TSA staff face a second missed paycheck in a 36-day partial government shutdown, raising fears of travel disruption. Critics question ICE’s suitability for airport duties, given its focus on immigration enforcement.

Washington sends conflicting signals as war rages on in the Middle East

Washington sends conflicting signals as war rages on in the Middle East

France 24 •

As the Iran conflict enters its fourth week, strikes on nuclear sites and a reported attack on a US-UK base signal further escalation. With no clear exit in sight, fears are mounting of wider instability and humanitarian fallout. “The attack on Diego Garcia is an escalation… it’s a joint US-UK base, not just US territory – that in and of itself is definitely an escalation,” said Ali Vaez, Director...

Syrian Kurds return home to celebrate Nowruz for the first time since exile

Syrian Kurds return home to celebrate Nowruz for the first time since exile

France 24 •

Nowruz, the Farsi-language word for “new year,” is an ancient Persian festival that is also celebrate by Kurds in Syria, Turkey and Iraq as well as Iran. It is characterized by colorful street festivals and torch-bearing processions winding their way into the mountains. 

US judge strikes down Pentagon press limits as unconstitutional

US judge strikes down Pentagon press limits as unconstitutional

France 24 •

A US judge on Friday ruled that the Pentagon’s controversial media access policy violated constitutional protections, restoring journalists’ credentials after major outlets refused to comply. The decision marks a significant victory for press freedom, underscoring the public’s right to diverse reporting during wartime.

Why isn't there more international coverage of Israeli strikes in Lebanon?

Why isn't there more international coverage of Israeli strikes in Lebanon?

France 24 •

Lebanon is the second front of the war in the Middle East. While there has been excellent reporting by domestic and foreign press, France 24's media show Scoop asks why hasn't there been more international coverage. Israeli strikes have killed more than one thousand people; displaced well over a million; and there is a growing list of potential violations of international humanitarian law. Our gue...

US to send more Marines to Middle East as Trump hints at wind-down

US to send more Marines to Middle East as Trump hints at wind-down

France 24 •

Three weeks into an escalating war in the Middle East, Iran threatened to expand its retaliatory attacks to include recreational and tourist sites worldwide, as the U.S. announced it was sending more warships and Marines to the region. 

King Harold's 200-mile march to the Battle of Hastings was a 'myth', historian says

King Harold's 200-mile march to the Battle of Hastings was a 'myth', historian says

France 24 •

Rather than enduring a legendary 200-mile (320-kilometre) overland march to confront the invading William the Conqueror at the famous Battle of Hastings in 1066, King Harold Godwinson's forces likely launched a "sophisticated land-sea operation" that ultimately failed to stop the Norman conquest of England, a British historian has found.

BTS fans take over central Seoul for K-pop kings' big comeback

BTS fans take over central Seoul for K-pop kings' big comeback

France 24 •

South Korean megastars BTS reunite Saturday for their first show in nearly four years, with an expected 260,000 fans taking over central Seoul for a K-pop extravaganza livestreamed to millions more worldwide.

Chuck Norris, roundhouse-kicking action star, has died at age 86

Chuck Norris, roundhouse-kicking action star, has died at age 86

France 24 •

The death of Chuck Norris has triggered an outpouring of memorials from fellow Hollywood tough guys and fans. The martial arts grandmaster and action star of “Walker, Texas Ranger” died Thursday, in what his family described as a “sudden passing.”

How Iran's Revolutionary Guards helped Hezbollah prepare for its latest war with Israel

How Iran's Revolutionary Guards helped Hezbollah prepare for its latest war with Israel

France 24 •

With Lebanese Shiite group Hezbollah's military command reeling from Israel's brutal 2024 offensive that killed the group's leader Hassan Nasrallah, senior commanders and thousands of its militants, Iran's Revolutionary Guards stepped in to help get its ally back on its feet ahead of its latest clash with Israel, sources have said.