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102 senior diplomats urge West Bank action against Israeli 'ethnic cleansing'

102 senior diplomats urge West Bank action against Israeli 'ethnic cleansing'

France 24

Dozens of former senior French and UK diplomats on Saturday urged their governments to work together to uphold international law in the Palestinian territories, accusing Israel of seeking to "destroy" any prospect of a viable Palestinian state. Analysis by Matthew-Mary Caruchet, FRANCE 24 international affairs editor.

France to deliver interceptor missiles to Ukraine after fresh wave of Russian strikes

France to deliver interceptor missiles to Ukraine after fresh wave of Russian strikes

France 24

This Saturday saw a continued exchange of fire between Kyiv and Moscow. French President Emmanuel Macron announced Paris would deliver new interceptor missiles to Ukraine, whose air defences are running short after the latest round of deadly Russian attacks. Details from the ground by FRANCE 24 correspondent in Ukraine, Emmanuelle Chaze.

DR Congo receives Ebola vaccines in face of 'exponential' outbreak

DR Congo receives Ebola vaccines in face of 'exponential' outbreak

France 24

The Democratic Republic of Congo has received more than 16,000 doses of an Ebola vaccine, as authorities step up efforts against the ongoing outbreak. More than 2,500 people have already died and health officials from the WHO are warning this epidemic could surpass the deadliest on record – that occurred between 2014 and 2016 and caused over 11,000 deaths across West Africa. Dr Muhammad Munir, Pro...

'Contrary to law': US judge strikes down Trump's 75-country visa ban

'Contrary to law': US judge strikes down Trump's 75-country visa ban

France 24

A US federal judge has overturned a Trump administration policy suspending immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries, ruling that the measure was "contrary to law" and exceeded the State Department’s legal authority. The decision on Friday marks a setback to Trump's immigration crackdown, though the government can appeal.

102 UK, French ex-ambassadors accuse Israel of ethnic cleansing in open letter

102 UK, French ex-ambassadors accuse Israel of ethnic cleansing in open letter

France 24

Former British and French diplomats are urging action over what they say is Israel’s "erasure"of Palestine. More than 100 of those diplomats have penned a letter to the French President and the British Prime Minister calling for a ban on trade and arms sales to press Israel to accept a Palestinian state. Among the signatories: Sir Vincent Fean, British former Consul-General Jerusalem and current t...

100 UK, French ex-ambassadors accuse Israel of ethnic cleansing in open letter

100 UK, French ex-ambassadors accuse Israel of ethnic cleansing in open letter

France 24

Former British and French diplomats are urging action over what they say is Israel’s "erasure"of Palestine. More than 100 of those diplomats have penned a letter to the French President and the British Prime Minister calling for a ban on trade and arms sales to press Israel to accept a Palestinian state. Among the signatories: Sir Vincent Fean, British former Consul-General Jerusalem and current t...

102 former French and British ambassadors accuse Israel of ethnic cleansing

102 former French and British ambassadors accuse Israel of ethnic cleansing

France 24

Former British and French diplomats are urging action over what they say is Israel’s ‘erasure’ of Palestine. More than 100 of those diplomats have penned a letter to the French President and the British Prime Minister, calling for a ban on trade and arms sales to press Israel to accept a Palestinian state. The unprecedented joint letter directly accuses Israel of ethnic cleansing and warns that th...

100 former French and British ambassadors accuse Israel of ethnic cleansing

100 former French and British ambassadors accuse Israel of ethnic cleansing

France 24

Former British and French diplomats are urging action over what they say is Israel’s ‘erasure’ of Palestine. More than 100 of those diplomats have penned a letter to the French President and the British Prime Minister, calling for a ban on trade and arms sales to press Israel to accept a Palestinian state. The unprecedented joint letter directly accuses Israel of ethnic cleansing and warns that th...

Antwerp's 'human zoo': Belgium confronts shame of colonial past

Antwerp's 'human zoo': Belgium confronts shame of colonial past

France 24

In 1894, when the Belgian city of Antwerp was hosting a World's Fair, more than a hundred Congolese people were forcibly brought to the city to be exhibited in the Congo Pavilion. In this "human zoo", seven Congolese men ultimately died of disease. Today, this shocking episode still haunts Belgium as one of its colonial history's darkest chapters. This year, a monument to the victims was unveiled....

Tupac murder trial: Cans the prosecution use the defendant's words against him?

Tupac murder trial: Cans the prosecution use the defendant's words against him?

France 24

Who killed Tupac Shakur? Three decades after the rap superstar was murdered in Nevada, a trial in Las Vegas intends to answer that question. 63-year-old Duane Davis is accused of orchestrating the drive-by killing. Kim Langtree, lecturer in Law and the University of Salford in the UK, has been following the case closely. She delivers her analysis of the case’s latest developments.

Turkey seeks arrest warrant for Israeli PM Netanyahu, fueling tensions

Turkey seeks arrest warrant for Israeli PM Netanyahu, fueling tensions

France 24

Turkey and Israel traded insults on Friday, after Ankara announced it was seeking an international arrest warrant for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing him of "genocide" because of the interception of an aid flotilla bound for Gaza. Netanyahu's office accused Turkey of hypocrisy. Our correspondent in Turkey Jasper Mortimer analyses the situation.

Canada says will match new US 50% tariffs 'dollar for dollar'

Canada says will match new US 50% tariffs 'dollar for dollar'

France 24

The trade war between Washington and Ottawa is once again escalating. On Saturday, the US implemented 50% tariffs on certain Canadian goods, just hours after Donald Trump claimed he had a good relationship with his Canadian counterpart and that he thought a deal could be reached. The tariffs were initially set to go into effect on Wednesday but the US president gave negotiators three days to reach...

Turkey accuses Netanyahu of 'genocide', Israeli PM calls Erdogan 'antisemitic dictator'

Turkey accuses Netanyahu of 'genocide', Israeli PM calls Erdogan 'antisemitic dictator'

France 24

Turkey and Israel traded barbs on Friday after Ankara announced it had sought an international arrest warrant for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing him of "genocide" linked to the interception of a Gaza-bound aid flotilla. Turkey is one of Israel's fiercest critics over its war in Gaza, sparked by the Hamas-led October 7 attacks on southern Israel. Story by Charlotte Lam.

Turkey accuses Netanyahu of 'genocide', Israeli PM calls Erdogan 'antisemitic dictator'

Turkey accuses Netanyahu of 'genocide', Israeli PM calls Erdogan 'antisemitic dictator'

France 24

Turkey and Israel traded barbs on Friday after Ankara announced it had sought an international arrest warrant for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing him of "genocide" linked to the interception of a Gaza-bound aid flotilla. Turkey is one of Israel's fiercest critics over its war in Gaza, sparked by the Hamas-led October 7 attacks on southern Israel. Story by Charlotte Lam.

Ethiopia uncorks a wine boom, Bordeaux vines driving exports and local demand

Ethiopia uncorks a wine boom, Bordeaux vines driving exports and local demand

France 24

A partnership between French experts and Ethiopian winemakers is putting East Africa on the viticultural map. Using seeds imported from Bordeaux, and after years of refining, exports are now on the rise. Domestically, Ethiopians are also consuming more and more of their local product. Our correspondent Tom Canetti went to meet a French-Ethiopian winery in central Ethiopia.

FIFA sanctions Argentina over brawl at World Cup final game

FIFA sanctions Argentina over brawl at World Cup final game

France 24

Argentina’s defeat in the football World Cup final defeat has come with a costly post-match hangover. FIFA has imposed a ban on Argentine midfielder Leandro Paredes and a hefty fine for sparking a brawl after his side's loss to Spain. His teammate Nahuel Molina has been similarly disciplined in a series of a decisions by the FIFA disciplinary committee. Story by Nick Rushworth.

Dozens missing after gold mine collapse in Central African Republic

Dozens missing after gold mine collapse in Central African Republic

France 24

In the Central African Republic, the search for victims continues following Tuesday’s gold mine collapse. The government says the incident has claimed at least 49 lives but local sources estimate the death toll to be much higher. Cameroonian and Chadian nationals are also among the victims. Several witnesses spoke to our correspondent Marcel Amoko.

Iran warns states joining US sanctions will be considered enemies

Iran warns states joining US sanctions will be considered enemies

France 24

Iran on Saturday said that any country participating in the United States’ “economic war” against the Islamic republic would be considered “an enemy”. The warning came after President Masoud Pezeshkian said Friday the war with the US should end because the world had already accepted that Iran had won, according to Iranian state media.

Middle East live: Iran warns states joining US sanctions will be considered ‘enemies’

Middle East live: Iran warns states joining US sanctions will be considered ‘enemies’

France 24

Iran on Saturday said that any country participating in the United States’ “economic war” against the Islamic republic would be considered “an enemy”. The warning came after President Masoud Pezeshkian said Friday the war with the US should end because the world had already accepted that Iran had won, according to Iranian state media. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

Middle East live: Syria denounces Israeli strike as 'flagrant violation of sovereignty'

Middle East live: Syria denounces Israeli strike as 'flagrant violation of sovereignty'

France 24

Syria on Saturday condemned an Israeli strike southwest of Damascus that wounded one person as a “flagrant violation of sovereignty”. The attack followed a similar strike on Tuesday, which was criticised by US envoy for Syria Tom Barrack as an “unnecessary escalation that does not advance regional stability”. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates. 

Middle East live: Iran allows several Iraqi oil tankers to pass through Hormuz strait

Middle East live: Iran allows several Iraqi oil tankers to pass through Hormuz strait

France 24

Iran has allowed a ​number of Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz following repeated requests from Baghdad, ​Iran’s ‌state news agency reported ⁠on Saturday. Meanwhile, the United States and Iran exchanged defiant messages ahead of Monday's scheduled announcement of new US economic sanctions. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.