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Greenlanders reject Trump's renewed push for control of island
Greenlanders attending a traditional kayaking championship in Nuuk rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's renewed call for U.S. control of the Arctic island on Wednesday, saying its future should be decided by Greenlanders themselves. Speaking at a NATO summit in Turkey's Ankara, Trump renewed his demand to gain control of Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish territory, arguing it was important...
World Cup 2026: France-Morocco refereeing already sparks debate as Deschamps responds
The referee for France's World Cup quarter-final against Morocco is already drawing attention. FIFA has appointed Argentine official Facundo Tello to oversee the match, a decision that has prompted widespread discussion. Asked about the appointment, France coach Didier Deschamps refused to fuel the debate, saying he trusts the refereeing team.
Zelensky on Moscow trip: 'it's difficult, a lot of Ukrainian drones in the air'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, responding to a question from U.S. President Donald Trump about whether he would travel to Moscow for talks, joked that there were too many Ukrainian drones there. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Stefan Wolff, Professor of International Security at the University of Birmingham, says that "it would be wasted effort and huge distraction if Trump and Zelen...
In Bordeaux's brand new eco-district of Brazza, homes turn into ovens during the heatwave
France is experiencing its third heatwave in two months. In Bordeaux the thermometre hit 40 degrees Celsius this week, including in its new eco-neighbourhood. The apartment blocs are new, built to the latest standards - but inside it’s like an oven, and residents have had enough. FRANCE 24's Emerald Maxwell reports.
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Trump says the U.S. will give license to Ukraine to produce Patriot defense systems
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. will give a licence to Ukraine to manufacture Patriot air defense systems to help counter Russian missile attacks, a huge coup for Ukraine which has badly needed the technology for the war now in its fifth year. FRANCE 24's Emerald Maxwell reports.
Trump says will 'cut off all trade with Spain' over NATO contribution row
US President Donald Trump threatened Wednesday to halt all trade with Spain amid a bitter row over Madrid's defence spending and failure to help Washington with the Iran war. "Spain is a wasted cause. We don't want to do any trade business with Spain anymore," Trump said as he arrived at a NATO summit in Ankara. FRANCE 24's Monte Francis reports.
Can NATO survive Trump's changes of heart?
These days, every official visit, every summit that involves the President of the United States seems like a mad scramble to keep the leader of the Atlantic Alliance on board. But what if it’s just too late? Last month, leaders left France thanking their lucky stars that Donald Trump hadn’t taken a big bazooka to the G7 Summit.In Ankara, a darker Donald threatening to pull all US troops from Europ...
Erling #Haaland: Norway's record-breaking #WorldCup hero
He is helping #Norway perform at its best at the #WorldCup, and is considered one of the best goalscorers in the world. Who is Erling #Haaland?
France 2027 Elections: A clash of two extremes could lead to 'easy' Le Pen win
🇫🇷 "You have a built-in danger in the system." The Financial Times' Victor Mallet argues #France's two-round system could leave centre voters choosing between two extremes in #2027elections, potentially opening the door to a far-right #LePen victory over the far-left. More on #F24Debate ➡️https://f24.my/C2bC
Dutch debutant Olav Kooij wins Tour de France 5th stage in chaotic sprint finish
Dutch cyclist Olav Kooij won stage five of the Tour de France after several riders went down in a crash a little more than five kilometres from the finish line.
Dutch debutant Olav Kooij wins Tour de France 5th stage in chaotic sprint finish
Dutch cyclist Olav Kooij won stage five of the Tour de France after several riders went down in a crash a little more than five kilometres from the finish line.
Trump says he will allow Ukraine to make its own Patriot missiles
US President Donald Trump told his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of the NATO summit Wednesday that the US would grant Ukraine a license to manufacture its own Patriot air-defence systems. Patriot interceptor missiles are the only tool in Kyiv's arsenal that can shoot down Russia's deadly ballistic missiles.
What does Le Pen's presidential bid mean for relationship with Bardella?
French hard-right leader Marine Le Pen has decided to run for president despite her conviction on embezzlement charges and she is counting on her political heir Jordan Bardella to run alongside her, casting him as her future prime minister. But how aligned are Marine Le Pen and Bardella? Do they think alike? Increasingly, the answer is no and the number of issues they express differences on is gro...
After quake, Venezuelans left to deal with trauma and grief
Not only have more than 3,000 died in the two earthquakes that struck Venezuela, but 17,000 were injured and thousands of homes destroyed. For many of those who survived, the psychological toll is enormous. Solange Mougin has more on the difficulty facing Venezuelans who lost everything.
REPLAY: Trump meets with Syria's al-Sharaa
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he thought he would remove Syria from the United States' list of designated state sponsors of terrorism during a meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at a summit in Turkey.
Regime supporters and opposition share AI-generated images of Khamenei’s funeral
Both supporters of the Iranian regime and members of the opposition have been sharing AI-generated images of funeral services held in early July for Iran's late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei – killed during a US-Israeli strike on February 28.
Iran talks in doubts as Trump says ceasefire 'over'
US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was "over" Wednesday but left the door open to more talks, after fighting flared sparked by Iranian attacks on ships in the vital Strait of Hormuz. "As far as I'm concerned, it's over," Trump said at a NATO summit in Turkey on Wednesday when asked if the truce was intact. "I'll let our wonderful negotiators keep talking if they want, but I don...
Why the Damascus blasts during Macron’s visit are a blow to al-Sharaa
The twin blasts that rocked Damascus during French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Syria this week underscore the fragility of President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s authority and the security challenges he faces. They also undermine the message of stability that Damascus is striving to convey to the international community.
Patriot missile deal for Ukraine 'would be a gamechanger'
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Washington would give Kyiv the "the right to make" Patriot air-defence missiles as he met Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky at NATO's summit. Such a deal would be a "gamechanger" for the war in Ukraine, says France 24's Kethevane Gorjestani, even if it remains unclear if a deal is a actually confirmed.
'It's unbearable' France hit by third heatwave in two months
France is sweltering under its third heatwave in less than two months, with temperatures set to continue rising throughout the week. Météo France has extended its orange alert to 61 departments.
REPLAY: Macron addresses Ukraine, Greenland at NATO summit
French President Emmanuel Macron told reporters on the sidelines of the NATO summit that he "doesn't believe" the US would seize Greenland following earlier comments by US president Donald Trump. He also addressed the war in Ukraine and Iran.
REPLAY: Trump, Zelenksy meet at NATO summit
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that both Russia and Ukraine want to see the war settled as he met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at a NATO summit in Ankara.
French icemakers under pressure as demand surges amid heatwave
Much of France is once again under severe heat alert and icemakers are under growing pressure to keep supplies up. But that's becoming increasingly difficult, leading to tough choices for some businesses.
UK's Farage resigns as MP to force snap vote in finances row
British anti-immigrant politician Nigel Farage announced Tuesday he would resign as a member of parliament to run in a snap by-election, in a high-stakes gamble following intense scrutiny over his finances. The unusual move comes as Farage, whose Reform UK party leads national opinion polls, faces mounting pressure over the non-disclosure of gifts, including allegedly from a convicted fraudster.
Trump turns on Spain and demands Greenland as NATO summit exposes cracks
President Donald Trump threw a summit of NATO leaders into disarray on Wednesday as he demanded the United States cut trade ties with Spain and made renewed claims on Greenland, irking another NATO ally Denmark. He also said an interim agreement to end the war with Iran was "over" after a new exchange of fire.
'Anything is possible with Messi': Argentina into World Cup quarter-finals
Lionel Messi led a stunning late fightback as Argentina defeated Egypt 3-2 to reach the World Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday, the reigning champions recovering from a two-goal deficit to escape a monumental upset. The win - and Messi's form - has many Argentina fans dreaming that another World Cup could be on its way.
Le Pen taking 'a gamble' in decision to run for president
France's Marine Le Pen hit the campaign trail on Wednesday fresh off her announcement she would run for president despite an embezzlement conviction. But she is taking a big gamble on whether her last-ditch appeal against Tuesday's judgement will be successful, explains Clovis Casali.
'In Waves': A luminous, moving love story on the waves
Manon Kerjean explains why the animated feature In Waves, Phuong Mai Nguyen's adaptation of a bestselling graphic novel, has been moving audiences to tears. We also take a look at Stéphane Demoustier's dark summertime thriller The Heat and enjoy the behind-the-scenes comedy of La Comédie Française, set inside France's most prestigious theatre. Finally, 20th-century cinematic visionary Jacques Tati...
France's far-right leader Le Pen hits campaign trail after conviction in EU embezzlement case
France's far-right figurehead Marine Le Pen launched her fourth presidential campaign in the small town of La Flèche in the country's Loire Valley Wednesday after an appeals court cleared her to run for office – despite upholding her conviction for misusing millions of euros in public funds.