Oil erases losses after Trump says Iran war could be settled after midterms
Oil prices erased sharp drops from earlier Tuesday after President Donald Trump said he believes he can reach a deal with Iran to end the war after the midterms.
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Oil prices tumble to 2-week low on hopes for critical pipeline reopening and Iran diplomacy
Oil prices fell sharply fell for a fifth straight trading session, reaching a two-week low on hopes of a renewed diplomatic push to end the Iran war and optimism over the reopening of a critical pipeline in Saudi Arabia.
EU spends three times more on imports from China than bloc exports there
Study shows trade deficit ran at more than €1bn a day in July, days before Xi Jinping’s summit with Donald TrumpBusiness live – latest updatesConsumers and businesses in the EU are spending three times more on Chinese imports than their counterparts in China are buying from the bloc, a study has shown.Customs data showed the gap between the EU’s imports from China and exports to China, the trade d...
Who actually has power at the United Nations?
Every country at the UN gets a vote. But five countries have a power the other 188 don’t: the power of veto in the UNSC.
Afghan cyclist who escaped Taliban wins Asian Games silver medal
Fariba Hashimi, who used to disguise herself as a man to train in Afghanistan, finishes second in women's road race.
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Arteta agrees new deal with Premier League champions Arsenal
Mikel Arteta agrees an improved new contract with Premier League champions Arsenal.
Exclusive: EU countries sound alarm over weapons brought back from Ukraine front line
Returning soldiers from Ukraine's front are bringing weapons and military gear into the European Union, a confidential document warns, raising concerns over battlefield-equipment smuggling into the bloc.
OpenAI’s George Osborne says datacentre nimbys holding back Britain
Former chancellor, now senior figure at OpenAI, says UK needs datacentres to maintain ‘sovereignty’ over AI techUK politics live – latest updatesDatacentre nimbys are holding Britain back, George Osborne has said in reaction to nationwide protests about the giant water-and-energy guzzling structures.The Tory former chancellor is now the head of AI for countries at OpenAI, an artificial intelligenc...
George Osborne says datacentre nimbys holding back Britain
Former chancellor, now senior figure at OpenAI, says UK needs datacentres to maintain ‘sovereignty’ over AI techUK politics live – latest updatesDatacentre nimbys are holding Britain back, George Osborne has said in reaction to nationwide protests about the giant water-and-energy guzzling structures.The Tory former chancellor is now the head of AI for countries at OpenAI, an artificial intelligenc...
Piers Morgan says he will sue Earl Spencer over ‘fabricated inaccuracies’
Broadcaster refutes memoir claim that he was behind alleged hidden-camera gym photos of Diana, Princess of WalesPiers Morgan has said he will sue Earl Spencer over “fabricated inaccuracies” and “examples of brazen falsity” in his book about the late Diana, Princess of Wales.The earl has made a series of claims in Swan Song: Diana, My Sister – including that King Charles said “we’ll forget her soon...
Bigger EU budget and joint borrowing needed in ‘turbulent times’, Greek minister says
Greece’s deputy minister for foreign affairs has advocated for a bigger EU budget and joint debt in targeted sectors to address “unprecedented technological and industrial transformation” in one of the most “turbulent” times for Europe, ahead of ministerial talks on the bloc’s long-term budget.
What is the White House press pool and why is it in a row with Trump?
The White House press pool is at the centre of a major row between President Donald Trump and TV networks. What is it?
Burnham plays down past critical comments about Trump ahead of UN meeting – UK politics live
Burnham is heading to New York for the United Nations general assemblyIf Andy Burnham wanted to inject some edge into his meeting with Donald Trump later (which he doesn’t), he could bring along a copy of today’s Financial Times. This front page headline speaks for itself.Mortgages ‘on the front line’ as Iran war deals £840 blow to homeownersBritish homeowners are paying an average of £840 a year ...
Trump-GCC Summit in New York: What does each side want?
Trump will meet with leaders from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman on the sidelines of UNGA.
Iraq to collect 6 million weapons despite pushback from Iran-backed militias
Baghdad recast 30 September — originally a hard deadline for armed factions to surrender an estimated 6 million weapons — as the start of the regulatory process as Kataib Hezbollah and Harakat al-Nujaba refuse to hand over what they call "resistance weapons".
Climate change, overfishing: Lake Chad sees fish stocks dwindle
People living in Chad’s Lake Province are bearing the brunt of climate change. The region and the communities that have developed there have historically depended on this vast body of water. Fishing, first and foremost, but also farming, are the pillars of local livelihoods. Yet both are increasingly disrupted by erratic weather patterns: dwindling fish stocks, damaged farmland and a rising cost o...
Taiwan’s opposition casts doubt on ‘rock solid’ US ties ahead of Xi-Trump summit
Reports that Taiwanese officials have been asked to scale back visits to Washington have sparked debate over whether the island’s ties with the United States remain as “rock solid” as Taipei has maintained. The New York Times reported on Monday that some Taiwanese officials travelling to the US had been told by Trump administration officials to “curtail their visits to research groups in Washingto...
A school principal brought Chinese gooseberry seeds in 1904; kiwifruit hits record forecast
In 1904, Mary Isabel Fraser introduced Chinese gooseberry seeds to New Zealand, igniting a transformative journey in agriculture. By 1910, these seeds bore fruit, and in 1959, exporters rebranded the fruit as 'kiwifruit' for U.S. markets. Today, New Zealand holds the title of the largest kiwifruit exporter globally, with production on the rise, overcoming past diseases and anticipating record expo...
Detroit lawyer bought Berry Gordy's Motown mansion for $250K in 2002, sold it for $1.65M
A century-old Detroit mansion with deep ties to the city’s music and industrial history once changed hands for just $250,000 before a painstaking restoration helped it sell for $1.65 million. Known as the Motown Mansion, the 10,500-square-foot residence at 918 W. Boston Blvd. was built in 1916-17 for lumberman Nels Michelson and later became the home of Motown Records founder Berry Gordy Jr. Histo...
Trump admin's hardline deportation policy an 'attempt to break the global refugee and asylum system'
François Picard is pleased to welcome Washington Post national security reporter Adam Taylor. The Forbidden Stories consortium, involving France 24 and 25 other media outlets, has spent six months investigating the thousands of people abruptly deported from the United States to third countries, amid concerns over due process and their ability to challenge their removal. The investigation examines ...
Gunman opens fire near a high school in Turkey, wounding at least 11
An attacker opened fire near a high school in western Turkey, wounding at least 11 people
Head of Spain's RTVE backs ongoing Eurovision boycott over Israel's participation
Spain withdrew from the 2026 contest in Austria, alongside the Netherlands, Iceland, Ireland and Slovenia, in protest against Israel’s participation.
Doctor in court to face Rwanda genocide charges in UK
Dr Vincent Brown was charged following a seven year British investigation into the 1994 killings.
France warns of fresh oil shock, urges EU to free up refinery capacity
In a letter to Ursula von der Leyen, Macron said the EU’s energy security has so far relied heavily on buffers — including stockpiles, refinery flexibility, weaker demand and redirected global trade — rather than addressing the underlying supply shock, according to the letter seen by Euronews.
Palestine weekly: Violent disruptions from olive groves to Al-Aqsa Mosque
A new season approaches - religiously, politically and agriculturally - and with it comes corresponding escalation.
Why the world should care about the far right’s rise in Germany
The AfD has a far different vision on support for Ukraine, foreign aid and Russia than the governing coalition.
First Thing: News outlets suspend coverage of Trump in escalating media access row
President’s decision to ban three news organisations from White House prompts backlash from major US news outlets. Plus, an incredible new resource to help trace the history of enslaved people in the 19th centuryGood morning. The row over media access to the presidency has deepened, with major US television news outlets agreeing to suspend their video coverage of Donald Trump after the administrat...
Can the US ban Iranian airlines worldwide – and what would it mean?
Analysts say new sweeping US sanctions stand to worsen lives of millions of Iranians struggling in battered economy.
Father admits causing death of his son in Cyprus hotel fall
The two-year-old boy fell from the window of a hotel in Cyprus in July, a Paphos court hears.
Wars, AI and climate on agenda as world leaders meet at UN
In the face of an unrelenting succession of global crises, this year's United Nations General Assembly has chosen as its theme “Restoring trust, managing transformation: A United Nations that delivers for all”. From AI to climate change and ongoing wars, France 24 takes a look at what’s on the agenda.