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REPLAY: Pope Leo XIV's address at UNESCO
Watch the replay of Pope Leo XIV's address at UNESCO on September 25, 2026 where he spoke about peace, culture, AI and international cooperation during the first stop of his France visit.
'Moldova is the best performer in my class': EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos
The EU has gone through seven waves of enlargement since 1973, but there has not been one since Croatia joined in 2013. Indeed, there are not likely to be any new members in the club before 2028 – some 15 years after Croatia entered. But 2026 undeniably has momentum, and is on track to be a record year in terms of opening and closing new chapters for existing applicants. That is why our guest, EU ...
Watch: Pope Leo XIV warns AI could threaten humanity in ‘paradise of machines’
Pope Leo XIV has warned against losing humanity in a “paradise of machines” as artificial intelligence increasingly shapes daily life. During his first papal visit to France, he called for greater ethical discernment and for keeping human beings at the centre of AI discussions.
China swimmer makes Asian Games history as Thai sprinter wins track 100m
China's Zhang Zhanshuo, 19, became the first swimmer to win seven golds at a single Asian Games.
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Whistle-blower Jason Poon and wife charged over HK$6 million Covid-19 loan fraud
Hong Kong businessman Jason Poon Chuk-hung and his wife have been charged with defrauding a government financing scheme for businesses out of HK$6 million during the Covid-19 pandemic, the South China Morning Post has learned. A source said on Friday that construction businessman Poon, 56, and his 54-year-old wife, both out on bail, had been charged with conspiracy to defraud and money laundering ...
Four suspects arrested over murder of Dominican merengue singer's wife
The artist was seriously injured and his wife, 60-year-old Zeneida Socorro Castillo, was killed. According to investigators, she was tortured for six hours in her home in Santo Domingo.
Four suspects in murder of Dominican singer Julián Oro Duro's wife arrested
The artist was left seriously injured, while his wife, 60-year-old Zeneida Socorro Castillo, was killed. Investigators say she was tortured for six hours in their Santo Domingo home.
Four suspects held over murder of Dominican singer Julián Oro Duro's wife
The artist was seriously injured and his wife, 60-year-old Zeneida Socorro Castillo, was killed. Investigators say she was tortured for six hours at their Santo Domingo home.
Man City found guilty on almost all 115 Premier League charges: Report
City found guilty of all but one of the 115 alleged breaches of the league's financial rules, The Athletic reports.
Climate breakdown: Is the EU adapting to the new normal? Europe's summer of disasters
It has been called Europe's disaster year. 2026 has seen more than 30,000 excess deaths linked to heatwaves, along with mega wildfires, nuclear power plants having to shut down, gas plants under pressure, droughts reducing hydropower generation from rivers and wild fluctuations in electricity prices, not to mention major disruptions to crops and farming in general.
At least 2 injured, 5 missing after explosion in Greece collapses building
The explosion caused a two-storey building to collapse and the two people injured were rescued from an adjacent building, authorities said.
‘We will get stuff done’: Burnham seeks to banish ghosts of Starmerism at Labour conference
The PM returns to Liverpool, where he was mocked last year, with a promise that no one will be left wondering what he’s trying to doUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham was not even in the audience for the prime minister’s speech at the Labour party conference this time last year. As Keir Starmer made the case for continuity to his restive party, Burnham was spotted slipping out over the ...
Was Netanyahu's fiery U.N. speech aimed at his own political survival?
Israel's embattled leader lashed out at New York's mayor in a heated U.N. address, but a veteran analyst says his real targets were Israeli voters and President Trump.
A Michigan family lost a home of $194,400 over a $2,242 tax bill; the county sold it for $76,008
The United States Supreme Court has made a landmark decision stating that tax sale compensation must be based on the auction price rather than the assessed value of a property. A family in Michigan, burdened with a $2,241.93 tax debt, faced foreclosure despite their home being valued at $194,400. With the auction yielding only $76,008, the family is rightfully awarded the remaining $73,766.07, rei...
Paris court convicts two for 2022 murder of Argentine rugby star Aramburu
A Paris court on Friday sentenced the two main suspects in the 2022 murder of Argentine rugby player Federico Martin Aramburu to prison terms. Loik Le Priol, who fired the fatal shots, was sentenced to 26 years while Romain Bouvier, who fired first, was sentenced to 19 years. Both men had links to the far right.
Suspect in 2022 Paris murder of Argentine rugby star Aramburu begs forgiveness
Loik Le Priol, one of the main suspects in the 2022 murder of Argentine rugby player Federico Martin Aramburu, asked forgiveness from the victim's family in a Paris court on Friday. Verdicts in the trial of four suspects – including Le Priol and Romain Bouvier, who both have links to France’s extreme right – are expected later in the day.
Suspect in 2022 Paris Killing of Argentine rugby star Aramburu begs forgiveness
Loik Le Priol, one of the main suspects in the 2022 killing of Argentine rugby player Federico Martin Aramburu in Paris, asked for forgiveness from the victim's family on Friday. Verdicts are expected to be delivered later in the day in the trial of four people, including Le Priol and Romain Bouvier, who are linked to France’s extreme right.
Suspected Paris killer of Argentine rugby star begs forgiveness from victim's family
Loik Le Priol, one of the main suspects in the 2022 killing of Argentine rugby player Federico Martin Aramburu in Paris, asked for forgiveness from the victim's family on Friday. Verdicts are expected to be delivered later in the day in the trial of four people, including Le Priol and Romain Bouvier, who are linked to France’s extreme right.
Suspected Paris killer of Argentine rugby star begs forgiveness
The suspected killer of former Argentine rugby international Federico Martin Aramburu, who was gunned down after a dispute in a Paris brasserie in March 2022, on Friday asked forgiveness from the victim's family as the trial concluded.
Labour rejects Declassified journalists from party conference for third year – UK politics live
The media organisation reports that three of its journalists were denied media passesRavinder Athwal, the economist who wrote Labour’s 2024 manifesto, is taking on a senior role as an adviser to John Healey, in a move likely to fuel speculation about an early general election.The chancellor is keen to strengthen his team before the critical budget on 28 October, as the economy is buffeted by high ...
Eviction of 87-year-old tenant in Madrid highlights Spain's housing crisis
Police evicted an 87-year-old woman from her Madrid home of more than seven decades despite hundreds of people protesting outside and the government criticizing the eviction order.
Pope Leo warns against AI and says technology ‘must remain at service of humans’ during first visit to France – Europe live
The pope gives landmark speech on AI development and Europe’s future Later today, Pope Leo will go to the Élysée Palace for (another) formal welcome and a meeting with authorities, civil society and the diplomatic corps, before visiting Unesco and delivering a speech on AI in mid-afternoon.He is then expected to go on a stroll through the streets of Paris, before going to the restored Notre Dame C...
Yemen fighting displaces 71,000 children, worsens malnutrition: UNICEF
More than a quarter of the nearly 2,900 children screened by UNICEF in recent weeks were acutely malnourished.
France: Pope Leo XIV keeps visit focused on faith over politics
Pope Leo XIV has declined a state dinner, the Legion of Honour and a private meeting with President Emmanuel Macron, keeping his four-day France visit centred on its apostolic mission despite official talks at the Élysée. While the Vatican cited scheduling reasons, some observers see a desire to emphasise the trip's spiritual focus, even as the pontiff is set to address European security and peace...
Deep mining for memories: Greece opens digital archive to preserve Serifos ironworks history
"The Living History of the Serifos Mines", a project by the Friends of Serifos funded by Cycladic Identity, has created a digital archive of Greek mineworkers' history and memories.
Paris: Pope Leo XIV expected at UNESCO and Notre-Dame
Crowds have already begun gathering outside Notre-Dame Cathedral as Pope Leo XIV prepares for one of the highlights of his Paris visit. Before heading to the cathedral, the pontiff is expected to deliver another speech at UNESCO headquarters, where he is set to address global challenges including peace, culture and international cooperation, as FRANCE 24's Claire Paccalin explains.