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In the UAE a drone strike sparked a fuel tank fire near Dubai airport, disrupting travel, while a missile killed a civilian in their car in Abu Dhabi, and another drone ignited a fire in an area housing oil infrastructure. Iran is continuing to press its campaign against countries that host US forces, especially the Gulf. FRANCE 24's Emerald Maxwell reports.
Day 17 of the war in the Middle East and as the missiles and the drones keep falling, the US President has done a U turn on needing help from his friends and allies. Trump is calling now for a coalition to keep open the Strait of Hormuz. The US strikes on Iran's Kharg Island on Friday 13th sent a message to Tehran, but it did not take away the potential threat to shipping in and out of the Persian...
US President Donald Trump on Monday criticised US allies on Monday for a lack of enthusiasm in helping unblock the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing war against Iran. US and Israeli strikes on Iran have jolted global energy markets, sending oil prices higher and raising gasoline costs for US consumers.
President Donald Trump criticized US allies on March 16 for their lukewarm response to his call to help protect shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Despite that, he did claim that some countries had agreed to help - but from what has been heard so far, this isn't true as FRANCE 24's Kethevane Gorjestani explains.
President Donald Trump criticized US allies on March 16 for their lukewarm response to his call to help protect shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Despite that, he did claim that some countries had agreed to help - but from what has been heard so far, this isn't true as FRANCE 24's Kethevane Gorjestani explains.
Rewatch as US President Donald Trump gives an update on the war against Iran.
US President Donald Trump has demanded seven countries send ships to the Strait of Hormuz to secure toe crucial passagepoint for global oil flows. He threatened that refusal to help would mean a 'very bad' future for NATO. But US allies refuse to be dragged into the ongoing war in the Middle East. FRANCE 24's Kethevane Gorjestani tells us more.
Hezbollah’s entry into the war against Israel on March 2, in retaliation for the US-Israeli strikes on its Iranian ally, has triggered a massive displacement of civilians across Lebanon. With many shelters at capacity and rental prices skyrocketing, many now find themselves sleeping in the streets or in their cars.
Smoke billowed across southern Lebanon on Monday as the Israeli army said it conducted ground operations in "new locations", deploying troops to target Hezbollah positions as it intensified its campaign against the Iran-backed militant group.
Genie Godula is pleased to welcome Paul Smith, Head of Modern Languages at the University of Nottingham. In his view, one of the most significant developments is the continued use of proportional list systems across communes of all sizes, from Paris to the smallest rural municipalities. What is politically more revealing, however, is the strategic manoeuvring between the two rounds of voting. In s...
Israel's devastating war with Hezbollah has compounded the suffering of ordinary Lebanese who were already grappling with an economy on the brink of collapse. FRANCE 24's reporter travelled to Sidon, a coastal city south of Beirut, to visit the once-bustling alleys of the old souk that have now fallen eerily quiet.
Following the first of two rounds of municipal elections on March 15, the race for many of France's bigger cities including Paris and Marseille looks set to be tight. Politicians are now moving to make cross-party alliances against they key opponents, after both the far right and left made inroads.
In an interview with FRANCE 24, Abdullah Mohtadi, secretary-general of the Iranian Kurdish opposition Komala party, said Kurds "can play a very significant role in making a breakthrough" in Iran. He pointed to "serious signs of weakness" among security forces in Kurdish regions of Iran and said "tens of thousands" of young people were ready to take up arms – without, he claimed, any foreign backin...
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy is on trial once again as he appeals his conviction in the Libyan funding case. Although a guilty verdict is unlikely to change what his base thinks of him, it would undeniably taint his legacy. The trial also sends out a clear message to the political elite over corruption and is a robustness test for the country's judicial system, as FRANCE 24's Camille Kn...
Donald Trump is putting pressure on European countries to keep Strait of Hormuz open. But as Europe refuses to get dragged into the war in the Middle East, it also doesn't want to jeopardise Ukraine, which benefits from the US in different ways. FRANCE 24's Angela Diffley looks at how the two conflicts are intertwined.
The European Union is weighing options on how to help keep the Strait of Hormuz open as energy and commodity prices rise in the third week of war between Iran, Israel and the United States. The bloc's foreign ministers are meeting in Brussels this Monday after US President Donald Trump asked allies — including France, China, Japan, South Korea and Britain — to help secure the strait for global shi...
One month after the Piton de la Fournaise volcano began erupting on Réunion Island, lava continues to flow and has reached the ocean for the first time in 19 years. Two lava flows have also cut the national road linking the southern and eastern parts of the French island in the Indian Ocean.
The race for Paris mayor looked uncertain on March 16 as a right-wing former minister hoping to wrest control of the French capital from the left claimed she had gained key support for the second round of the mayoral polls. The French elections is largely seen as a test for the 2027 presidential election. But for FRANCE 24's Marc Perelman, it is still hard to draw conclusions a year beforehand.
Conflict across the Middle East continues to rage, and Israel is fighting a war on several fronts all at once, but for how long? Since it attacked Iran, Israel has endured regular strikes, forcing widespread air raid alerts, school closures and the mobilisation of reservists. How much longer can Israel sustain itself financially if the conflict were to last?
Yasmen Almashan spent years fighting to find out what happened to her brothers, who were among the more than 180,000 Syrians who went missing under the regime of Bashar al-Assad. Now, during Women’s Week at the UN, she is back – only this time she has an official public role in Syria’s transitional justice commission.
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is back in court to appeal criminal charges that he sought financing for his 2007 campaign from former Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi. It's one of the many cases to follow Sarkozy since he left office.
As French voters head to the polls for municipal elections, would-be mayors are presenting their programmes for the next six years. Yet with multiple pressures weighing on these local representatives, many step down before the end of their terms. Resignations among mayors are currently at an all-time high. We take a closer look in this edition of France in Focus.
In France's municipal elections the far right National Rally is gaining momentum, and France Unbowed has made a breakthrough. Both parties, which treated the municipal elections as a test-run for the presidential race, emerged strengthened from the first round, in a vote that generally saw the left hold its ground, particularly in Paris, Marseille, and Lyon. Here’s an overview of the key takeaways...
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy returned to court on March 16 for an appeal hearing in Paris over his conviction linked to the alleged illegal campaign financing of his 2007 presidential campaign by Libya, a case that led him to spend 20 days in prison in 2025. FRANCE 24's Camille Knight tells us what's at stake from the court in Paris.
Donald Trump's broadcast regulator has issued a warning to top news channels in the United States, threatening to cancel the spectrum permits of broadcasters pushing what he called "hoaxes and news distortions". Brendan Carr, the chair of the Federal Communications Commission, responded to a Trump complaint about negative coverage of the Iran war. It comes amid heightened tensions between broadcas...
As oil prices continue to rise and supply is disrupted by the conflict in the Middle East, the Sri Lankan government has announced fuel-rationing measures, effective immediately. Thailand has seen a rush to the pumps, causing shortages, as people try to fuel up before price control measures expire. Meanwhile, India has managed to get two tankers through the Strait of Hormuz by negotiating with Ira...
US President Donald Trump said he has demanded about seven countries send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open as Iranian strikes continued to rain down on Gulf countries. Trump has warned his allies not helping him could lead to a 'very bad' future for NATO. And although the conflict in the Middle East is not a NATO war, it is very much 'entwined' with the United States' position on Ukraine...
US President Donald Trump said he has demanded about seven countries send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open as Iranian strikes continued to rain down on Gulf countries. Trump has warned his allies not helping him could lead to a 'very bad' future for NATO. And although the conflict in the Middle East is not a NATO war, it is very much 'entwined' with the United States' position on Ukraine...
From vampires and car chases to K-pop and Shakespeare, this year’s Oscars showcased the range and creativity of contemporary cinema. The clear winner of the night was "One Battle After Another" from director Paul Thomas Anderson. The satirical epic took home six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, confirming its status as one of the year's most acclaimed films. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, the ...
A verdict is expected soon in the landmark trial against Google and Meta in Los Angeles. At the heart of the case are repeated accusations that online platforms deliberately fuel social media addiction, especially among young users. The ruling could set a legal precedent and potentially impact thousands of other complaints filed across the United States. Regardless of the outcome, the trial has ca...
