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Trump suggests US can swiftly reimpose sanctions on Russian oil

Trump suggests US can swiftly reimpose sanctions on Russian oil

France 24

As the war in Ukraine took centre stage at the G7 summit in Evian, France, US President Donald Trump said Moscow should make peace with Kyiv and suggested that the US could bring back sanctions on Russian oil now that the Strait of Hormuz is expected to reopen. Also in the segment, the iconic BHV department store in Paris has announced it will end its partnership with ultra-fast-fashion giant Shei...

Russian warship fires 'warning shots' at UK yacht in Channel

Russian warship fires 'warning shots' at UK yacht in Channel

France 24

Russia said one of its warships fired warning shots Tuesday at a yacht making a "dangerous approach" in the Channel, as the UK said it was investigating the incident. It involved the frigate Admiral Grigorovich and a UK-registered yacht around 20 nautical miles south of the Isle of Wight just outside British waters. FRANCE 24's Bénédicte Paviot reports from London.

SOS messages from Mideast seas plunge India-US ties into choppy waters

SOS messages from Mideast seas plunge India-US ties into choppy waters

France 24

The US military killed three Indian soldiers last week when it fired on a vessel while enforcing a US naval blockade, the latest in a series of setbacks for US-India ties. As Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 summit this week, the two leaders will seek to reset bilateral relations. But for Modi, it might be too little, too late.

Trump 'doesn't share European view about Russian threat', analyst says

Trump 'doesn't share European view about Russian threat', analyst says

France 24

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Ian Lesser, Distinguished Fellow and Advisor to the President of the German Marshall Fund of the United States, explains that Trump "doesn't completely share the European view about the nature of the threat to European security that Russian behaviour poses. Fot him this is a conflict to be gotten over, to be moved off the table and if Europe can take the lead i...

JR's "The Cave" on Paris' Pont Neuf is finally open to the public

JR's "The Cave" on Paris' Pont Neuf is finally open to the public

France 24

"The Cave" at Pont Neuf has finally opened its doors this Monday. The announcement was made by the artist JR in the afternoon, as repairs were nearing completion after the canvas was torn by strong winds on June 2. It is now possible to explore, free of charge and 24 hours a day, the interior of the ephemeral artwork by the artist who became famous for his monumental photographic collage projects...

France - Senegal live: Mbappé brace ignites Les Bleus' title bid after sleepy start

France - Senegal live: Mbappé brace ignites Les Bleus' title bid after sleepy start

France 24

World Cup favourites France take on Senegal in their opening Group I match, in a repeat of the fixture that saw the Lions of Teranga clinch a famous win over the then-title holders. Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé start for Les Bleus, with Sadio Mané leading Senegal’s attack. Follow our live, minute-by-minute coverage.

France - Senegal live: Barcola on target as Les Bleus double their lead

France - Senegal live: Barcola on target as Les Bleus double their lead

France 24

World Cup favourites France take on Senegal in their opening Group I match, in a repeat of the fixture that saw the Lions of Teranga clinch a famous win over the then-title holders. Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé start for Les Bleus, with Sadio Mané leading Senegal’s attack. Follow our live, minute-by-minute coverage.

France - Senegal live: Mbappé puts Les Bleus ahead after penalty appeal rejected

France - Senegal live: Mbappé puts Les Bleus ahead after penalty appeal rejected

France 24

World Cup favourites France take on Senegal in their opening Group I match, in a repeat of the fixture that saw the Lions of Teranga clinch a famous win over the then-title holders. Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé start for Les Bleus, with Sadio Mané leading Senegal’s attack. Follow our live, minute-by-minute coverage.

France - Senegal live: Sarr miss leaves Group I showdown goalless at half-time

France - Senegal live: Sarr miss leaves Group I showdown goalless at half-time

France 24

World Cup favourites France take on Senegal in their opening Group I match, in a repeat of the fixture that saw the Lions of Teranga clinch a famous win over the then-title holders. Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé start for Les Bleus, with Sadio Mané leading Senegal’s attack. Follow our live, minute-by-minute coverage.

France - Senegal live: Mbappé, Mané kick off World Cup campaign in Group I showdown

France - Senegal live: Mbappé, Mané kick off World Cup campaign in Group I showdown

France 24

World Cup favourites France take on Senegal in their opening Group I match, in a repeat of the fixture that saw the Lions of Teranga clinch a famous win over the then-title holders. Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé start for Les Bleus, with Sadio Mané leading Senegal’s attack. Follow our live, minute-by-minute coverage.

Ukraine back in favour? At G7, Trump threatens return of Russia oil sanctions

Ukraine back in favour? At G7, Trump threatens return of Russia oil sanctions

France 24

Before he left Washington, there were reports Volodymyr Zelenskiy wasn't even on Donald Trump's G7 bilateral meeting list, but in the end, the U-S president took the meeting. And more. In the French Alps resort of Evian, Trump putting the onus on Vladimir Putin to come to the bargaining table and even suggesting a rapid return to full sanctions on Russian oil. Why the sudden turn-for-the-better in...

Pont Neuf 'Cavern' installation over the Seine finally opens after damage

Pont Neuf 'Cavern' installation over the Seine finally opens after damage

France 24

Visitors are finally stepping into darkness at the Pont Neuf, where French artist JR has transformed Paris’s oldest bridge into a towering artificial cavern. The installation was originally set to open to the public on June 6, but strong winds tore parts of the inflatable structure a few days before its début. Combining scent, sound, photography and augmented reality, the free installation invites...

Super powers in the 21st century 'often not able' to defeat smaller powers

Super powers in the 21st century 'often not able' to defeat smaller powers

France 24

Haxie Meyers-Belkin is pleased to welcome Peter Zamaya, Director of the Eurasia Democracy Initiative. His central argument is that traditional assumptions about military strength are increasingly being challenged by technological innovation, asymmetric warfare, and political resilience. In this framework, Ukraine's ability to strike deep into Russian territory and sustain resistance against a much...

In post-Assad Syria, displaced people await reconstruction

In post-Assad Syria, displaced people await reconstruction

France 24

Syria has been particularly hard hit by the decline in global humanitarian aid, especially from the US. In the northwest of the country, hundreds of thousands of displaced people are still living in makeshift shelters. When the Assad regime fell, they hoped to be able to return home. But on seeing their villages destroyed, most have remained stranded in camps, waiting for reconstruction that will ...

Football fashion: Has France already won?

Football fashion: Has France already won?

France 24

In this edition of Entre Nous we take a deep dive into French football fashion. For many, Les Bleus are already the champions of a de facto sartorial competition, particularly on the Clairefontaine "catwalk", when the players head to their training ground. We also discuss the rich history and many rules regarding their FFF, Nike and Jacquemus kits, as fans and collectors are already lining up for ...

Drone-making workshops take off in Paris

Drone-making workshops take off in Paris

France 24

Are Europeans ready for war? It’s a question that has been asked increasingly often as Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine has dragged on, now lasting longer than the First World War. The threat of future attacks on European soil has prompted a growing interest in new defence technologies – particularly drones. Young people and older generations alike have taken to getting hands-on, attending ...

Graham Coxon on Blur, Brexit and his back catalogue

Graham Coxon on Blur, Brexit and his back catalogue

France 24

In this edition of arts24, we meet a musical polymath and an icon of British popular music. Graham Coxon is one of the founding members of Blur, pioneers of the Britpop movement that dominated the 1990s music scene. A solo artist in his own right, Coxon has released nine studio albums and three soundtracks over the last two decades. Now for the first time, he is re-releasing his entire solo catalo...

'Belief has plummeted' among Brazil fans after tricky World Cup start

'Belief has plummeted' among Brazil fans after tricky World Cup start

France 24

Before the World Cup began, one in three Brazilians thought their team would lift the trophy, according to one poll. But after struggling to a 1-1 draw against Morocco in their opening match, confidence has plummeted, says France 24's correspondent in Rio Jan Onoszko.

Football fashion: Has France won?

Football fashion: Has France won?

France 24

On this edition of Entre Nous we take a deep dive into French football fashion. For many, ‘les bleus’ are already the champions of a de facto sartorial competition, particularly on the Clairefontaine ‘catwalk’, or when the players head to their training ground. We also discuss the rich history and many rules regarding their FFF, Nike, Jacquemus kits, as fans and collectors are already lining up fo...

'Now is the moment':  G7 powers push Russia to end Ukraine war

'Now is the moment': G7 powers push Russia to end Ukraine war

France 24

G7 leaders agreed on Tuesday to intensify pressure on Russia to end more than four years of war against Ukraine, with US President Donald Trump saying Moscow should "make a deal". Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky joined the summit at the French resort of Evian-les-Bains, with Ukraine seen as holding up well on the battlefield but its cities still the target of deadly Russian attacks in a con...