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🔎 Iran's Revolutionary Guards on Monday said they had hit US military bases in countries across the Middle East in retaliation for American attacks on targets across Iran. Both US and Iran claim control over the Strait of Hormuz. In a telephone interview with Fox News on Monday, President Donald Trump said that the US will "probably become the guardian of the strait," adding that Washington shou...
Iran's military forces recently carried out heavy air strikes on bases belonging to Iranian Kurdish militia groups in Iraqi Kurdistan. These unprecedented attacks underscore Tehran’s fear that these militias could become more offensive amid the instability fuelled by the war with Israel and the US.
In less than 24 hours, a fleet of tiger helicopters will fly over Paris during the July 14 parade. They are among the French Army’s most formidable combat aircraft. Four of them were, in fact, recently on a mission in the Middle East. They destroyed several Iranian Shahed drones that were targeting the Gulf states. Our colleagues at France 2 were able to accompany the pilots during rehearsals betw...
On today's Arts24 music show, Jennifer Ben Brahim brings us a roundup of upcoming album releases to add to your summer playlists. From the return of indie sleaze icons The Strokes, who are set to release their first album in six years, "Reality Awaits", to a British pop star hoping to recreate the success of her 2024 record Brat – the album that sparked the viral internet trend dubbed "Brat Summer...
French President Emmanuel Macron on July 13 said Europe was ready to defend itself and freedom with "blood" if necessary, before a meeting of Ukraine's allies to reaffirm support for Kyiv and step up pressure on Russia. He spoke ahead of France's national public holiday. FRANCE 24's Delano D'Souza tells us more.
French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said authorities were exploring the possibility that the fire in the Fontainebleau forest, south of Paris, was intentionally started. This comes as France is weathering a third heatwave in less than three months, with fires raging in several parts of the country over the past week. FRANCE 24's Elitsa Gadeva tells us more from Fontainebleau.
Les Bleus have arrived in Dallas, where they will take on the European champions for a place in the World Cup final. Both sides are expected to face their toughest test yet, with Spain having conceded just one goal so far, while France have kept clean sheets in each of their last three matches.
Les Bleus have arrived in Dallas where they will take on the European champions for a place in the World Cup final. Both sides are expected to face their biggest test so far, Spain having let just a single goal in while France have picked-up clean sheets in their last three games.
Rewatch French President Emmanuel Macron's final speech to armed forces ahead of the July 14 national holiday.
PRESS REVIEW – Monday, July 13: Papers analyse Iran's strategy against the United States. In Japan, a quiet refuge has emerged for Russian spies. And finally, the story of a dog and its "emotional support duck"...
PRESS REVIEW – Monday, July 13: Papers analyse Iran's strategy against the United States. Next to Japan, that has turned into a refuge for Russian spies. Finally: a story about a dog and its "emotional support duck"...
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced a new political strategy and a government reshuffle, with Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko stepping down from her position. Zelensky says he has offered her a new role focused on relations with a key international partner, while calling for a “renewal of the Cabinet of Ministers”. The Ukrainian leader also announced planned changes among the hea...
For the first time in history, the World Cup final will feature a halftime show modelled on the US Superbowl's. The show will support FIFA's Global Citizen Education Fund, an initiative working to raise $100 million for children worldwide during the tournament. FRANCE 24 spoke to its CEO, Hugh Evans.
For the first time in history, the World Cup final will feature a halftime show modelled off the US Superbowl. The show will support FIFA's Global Citizen Education Fund, an initiative working to raise $100 million for children worldwide during the World Cup. FRANCE 24 spoke to its CEO, Hugh Evans.
In Spain, former Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy is being criticised after saying France's national football squad had "no French players". Among the criticisms was one from the current Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. And there has been criticism too across the Spanish border in France.
French President Emmanuel Macron said France has fulfilled its "commitment to rearm" on Monday during his annual speech to the military services – his last as president – on the eve of the French July 14 national holiday.
French President Emmanuel Macron said France has fulfilled its "commitment to rearm" on Monday during his annual speech to the military services – his last as president – on the eve of the French July 14 national holiday.
French President Emmanuel Macron said France has fulfilled its "commitment to rearm" on Monday during his annual speech to the military services – his last as president – on the eve of the French July 14 national holiday.
French President Emmanuel Macron said France has fulfilled its "commitment to rearm" on Monday in his annual speech to the military services on the eve of the French July 14 national holiday.
French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday makes his annual speech to the military services on the eve of the French July 14 national holiday.
A wildfire that spread in southern Spain in the area of Almeria has killed at least 13 people, while another ten are missing. The fire has stabilised, allowing hundreds of evacuees to return to their homes, but has burned through around 7,000 hectares. FRANCE 24's Sarah Morris tells us more from Madrid.
Ukrainian drone strikes killed four people and wounded seven in Russia on July 13, most in the Moscow region, as Kyiv upped its strikes in response to Kremlin's barrages. This comes as the 'coalition of the willing', a coalition of Ukraine's allies, gather in Paris. FRANCE 24's Gulliver Cragg tells us more.
France are preparing for a highly anticipated semi-final against Span following their qualification thanks to a win against Morocco. The Spanish team is expected to be France's toughest challenge yet, as La Roja have only let in one goal so far. FRANCE 24's James Vasina tells us more.
Crude oil prices surge as renewed US-Iran strikes fuel market fears. In France, real-estate agents say property buyers are changing priorities as heatwaves become more frequent. And Cuba suffers another nationwide blackout amid the impact of US sanctions.
Around 400 firefighters descended on Fontainebleau on Sunday as a fire broke out in the Ile de France forest. It comes just ahead of the July 14 national holiday and on the first major weekend for departures for the summer holiday season, leaving train networks disrupted and forcing highways to close in the Paris region.
The renewed hostilities in the Middle East followed a renewed exchange of fire. It comes as negotiators struggle to reach a lasting peace deal to keep the crucial Strait of Hormuz open. Although the Strait is not being completely shut down, Iran has been striking ships adopting a US-defined route through it. FRANCE 24's Kethevane Gorjestani explains.
At least 27 people have died and dozens more were hospitalized following a blaze in a Bangkok pub early on July 13. The fire started while a musician was performing - he reported seeing smoke coming out of a circuit breaker before hearing an explosion.
The US has launched more strikes in Iran, for a third major attack between July 12 and July 13 in the Middle East. It comes just hours after the US launched some of its largest air strikes against Iran since US President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire over. Iran announced it had started its retaliatory response, targeting US military bases in Jordan Bahrain and Kuwait.
A South Korean court sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to two years in jail Monday after he was found guilty of receiving illegal polling services, local media reported. Yoon is involved in eight legal cases and is currently appealing a life sentence linked to his attempt at leading an insurrection with his martial law declaration in 2024.
Ukraine's Western allies meet in Paris Monday to reaffirm their support for Kyiv and step up pressure on Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will be joined by at least 25 other leaders for a meeting of the "Coalition of the Willing" set to focus on air and missile defence cooperation with Ukraine.
