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French President Emmanuel Macron courted his US counterpart Donald Trump at the G7 on Wednesday by opening the gilded gates of Versailles, a move that underscored his trademark blend of symbolism and diplomacy. While allies hailed the summit's success, analysts said Macron still faces the challenge of turning grand gestures into lasting influence.
Since the signing of the peace deal between Iran and the US, fighting in Lebanon has dropped. But according to Lebanese media, Israeli strikes on south of the country did kill at least five people. Whether the deal will lead to peace in Lebanon remains unclear.
If you've spent any time in France recently, you'll have noticed it has got warmer, especially in French cities. How is climate change impacting France? Why do cities suffer more and what are big urban areas doing to combat the effects of climate change? Also, why are the French so resistant to air conditioning and how do people keep cool during a heatwave? We take a closer look in this edition of...
Traditional foods are making a strong comeback in Zimbabwe's second-largest city. Growing health awareness and nostalgia are fuelling demand for indigenous dishes. Restaurants serving traditional dishes are multiplying and attracting everyone from healthy diners to Zimbabweans coming home from abroad.
The Three Lions began their World Cup campaign with an upbeat win against Croatia. Thomas Tuchel's tactics saw them get ahead and win 4-2 after the two sides were level at halftime. Meanwhile Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw by DR Congo in the latest upset of a team considered to be among the favourites to win the tournament. Cristiano Ronaldo didn't get a shot on target and questions are being ra...
The Three Lions began their World Cup campaign with an upbeat win against Croatia. Thomas Tuchel's tactics saw them get ahead and win 4-2 after the two sides were level at halftime. Meanwhile Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw by DR Congo in the latest upset of a team considered to be among the favourites to win the tournament. Cristiano Ronaldo didn't get a shot on target and questions are being ra...
The Three Lions began their World Cup campaign with an upbeat win against Croatia. Thomas Tuchel's tactics saw them get ahead and win 4-2 after the two sides were level at halftime. Meanwhile Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw by the Democratic Republic of Congo in the latest upset of a team considered to be among the favourites to win the tournament. Cristiano Ronaldo didn't get a shot on target an...
Men in northern Benin are being forced to face the uncomfortable realities of women who love them and live with them. A training programme is raising awareness about men can make a huge difference in alleviating the health risks and social pressures placed on women in some conservative communities. Graduates of the course become advocates themselves and have even been dubbed "model husbands". FRAN...
Kenya's President William Ruto attended the G7 summit after its host, French President Emmanuel Macron, invited him during the Africa Forward summit held in Nairobi a few weeks earlier. Ruto used the platform to advocate for Africa to be better recognised by international institutions. FRANCE 24's Bastien Renouil tells us more.
From boosting productivity to transforming recruitment and consulting, artificial intelligence is changing the way companies operate. Speaking to FRANCE 24 at VivaTech in Paris, EY executive Jad Shimaly explains where AI is delivering results and what it could mean for the future of work.
Polish police on Thursday detained a suspect in the daylight killing of a Russian artist known as Semyon Skrepetsky, who was known for his unsparing caricatures of prominent political figures in the Kremlin. Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the man was using a Georgian passport.
Gaming cafés have become a common sight on the streets of Cairo, especially in poorer neighbourhoods. Egyptians hold a world record for time spent gaming per day, with an average of 1 hour and 43 minutes daily. Some 43.5 percent of young gamers in Egypt are considered to be addicted. In February, the government launched a campaign to combat addiction. FRANCE 24's Mathilde Delvigne reports.
Dozens of Doctors Without Borders staff have been accused of sexually abusing Sudanese refugees in Chad, adding that it dismissed 18 workers after investigations found "serious misconduct". A report accused staff members of targeting underaged girls and trading food or jobs for sex.
Donald Trump put his signature to the memorandum of understanding during a candlelit dinner at the Palace of Versailles following a G7 summit.
Two favourites made their entry into the World Cup on June 18, with two very different results. While Portugal did less well than expected, drawing with DR Congo, England had a great start, beating Croatia 4 to 2 and cementing its status as favourite of the competition.
The US and Iran have signed an agreement paving the way to an end of the war between the two countries and starting a 60-day negotiating clock to reach a final deal. Although US President Donald Trump has hailed the deal a success, it has been met with criticism as many denounce concessions made to Tehran. FRANCE 24's Philip Turle tells us more.
The UK's Prime Minister Keir Starmer has insisted he will fight to stay in his role if a leadership challenge is launched by Andy Burnham. But before any such contest unfolds, Burnham must win a seat in parliament, which he is hoping to do on June 18 in a by-election in the Makerfield constituency. The race is expected to be tight, with Reform UK candidate Rob Kenyon posing a credible opposition ...
PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, June 18: An Israeli paper slams the US's deal with Iran as a "catastrophic capitulation". While Trump sees the US as the big winner, the press says Iran's chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz shows that it has set a new status quo. Also, EU leaders scramble to find anti-China trade measures without provoking Beijing into a trade war. Plus, as a heatwave returns to Europe, Fre...
The sweltering heat returning to France is hitting farmers particularly hard. Temperatures are set to reach up to 40 degrees celsius , but those in the agriculture sector have no choice but to carry on with their daily work.
Keir Starmer isn’t on the ballot, but the U.K. prime minister’s future is on the line in a special election on June 18. Voters in the Makerfield district of northwest England are electing a new lawmaker. The leading contender is Andy Burnham, the current Labour mayor of Greater Manchester and the favourite to be the next prime minister. FRANCE 24's Benedicte Paviot explains why.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told NATO the Pentagon will conduct a review of its force presence in Europe within the next six months. The review will depend on how fast European NATO allies take responsibility for their own security. This comes on the back of a G7 summit deemed a success, as Trump has signalled backing Ukraine against Russia. FRANCE 24's Dave Keating tells us more from Brusse...
A chilling mystery that haunted New York for more than a decade has finally reached a definitive end. On June 17, a Long Island architect was sentenced to life in prison without parole for a horrifying string of serial killings. The "Gilgo Killer" targeted young women mostly in their 20s, who worked as online escorts.
As widely expected, policymakers at the the US Federal Reserve have kept interest rates unchanged. But in a clear change of tone from previous meetings, Fed officials said they expected raising interest rates later this year rather than lowering them, to tame rising inflation. The meeting was the first chaired by the central bank's new chief, Kevin Warsh, who scrapped guidance about future rate mo...
Although the US-Iran deal brings hope to Lebanon, reactions remain mixed. Lebanon may be mentioned in the first paragraph, it is not included in the $300 million reconstruction fund despite the south of the country having been totally destroyed, and Israeli strikes have not stopped. FRANCE 24's Renée Davis tells us more about it from Beirut.
US President Donald Trump and his Iranian counterpart, President Masoud Pezeshkian, have both now signed the memorandum of understanding, designed to bring the conflict in the middle east to a close. The document, which consists of 14 points, has not yet been released, but officials have clarified much of what's in it. The memorandum has been met with heavy criticism back in the US, from both Demo...
US President Donald Trump and his Iranian counterpart, President Masoud Pezeshkian, have both now signed the memorandum of understanding, designed to bring the conflict in the middle east to a close. The document, which consists of 14 points, has not yet been released, but officials have clarified much of what's in it. The memorandum has been met with heavy criticism back in the US, from both Demo...
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth told a group of NATO defence ministers Thursday that Washington will carry out a sweeping review of its military presence in Europe. The Pentagon chief slammed some European allies for failing to provide US forces access to bases in Europe during the US-Israeli war on Iran, calling it “shameful”.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth told a group of NATO defence ministers Thursday that Washington will carry out a sweeping review of its military presence in Europe. The Pentagon chief slammed some European allies for failing to provide US forces access to bases in Europe during the US-Israeli war on Iran, calling it “shameful”.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth told a group of NATO defence ministers Thursday that Washington will be carrying out a sweeping review of its military presence in Europe. The Pentagon chief slammed what he called the "shameful" refusal by some European countries to refuse the US military access to their military bases during the US-Israeli war on Iran.
