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German authorities launched a major security operation after a drone was found on the tarmac near a Ukrainian cargo plane at Leipzig-Halle Airport, forcing flight diversions and prompting the deployment of a bomb disposal robot. A cargo aircraft that aborted its landing also struck an unidentified object mid-air before landing safely.
Authorities in Ukraine say at least 17 people have been killed after the latest barrage of Russian missiles and drones. The overnight attacks were the latest in a series of large-scale strikes that have become almost routine this summer. According to Kyiv, Ukraine was unable to shoot down a single Russian missile. Ukrainian civilians are also being targeted, but through small drones. Kyiv says Rus...
For decades, humanoid robots belonged to the realm of science fiction. But today, they're one of Silicon Valley's hottest markets. According to consulting firm McKinsey, automation could transform up to 30 percent of all hours worked across the US economy by 2030. Dozens of companies are already developing robots that can interact with people and even help with everyday tasks. FRANCE 24's Pierrick...
Spain's north African enclave of Ceuta has appealed for urgent government assistance after hundreds of unaccompanied migrant children overwhelmed its reception system following last week's mass border crossing from Morocco. Local authorities have warned that the situation is "unsustainable".
At least 17 people died in a brutal Russian attack on #Kyiv and its region, including eight at a railway station. While it managed to intercept most drones, #Ukraine failed to stop a single Russian missile as it struggles with a crucial shortage of #US-made ballistic interceptors.
A four-tonne piece of a SpaceX rocket is believed to have unintentionally crashed into the Moon on August 5, a collision that posed no danger to Earth but is expected to leave behind a lunar crater. While there is not yet official confirmation that the Falcon 9 upper stage struck the lunar surface, it had been expected to make impact at approximately 06:35 GMT.
In Guatemala, authorities have declared a red alert – the most severe danger warning – in areas affected by the eruption of the Fuego Volcano, located about 35 kilometers from the country's capital. The alert covers the areas of Sacatepéquez, Chimaltenango, and Escuintla, home to around 1.6 million people. Story by Charlotte Hughes.
In July, China implemented a new Ethnic Unity Law, which aims to strengthen patriotism across all regions of the country, including those populated by peoples who are not part of China's dominant Han ethnic group. One such region is Tibet, where Mandarin has become increasingly visible as Han Chinese settlement has risen. Beijing says the law will improve national integration, but for Tibetan acti...
It's a fight between two Democrats over who will be the party's choice to try and win Michigan's Senate seat in November. But it is also bigger than that. The primary pits progressives against moderates – and is seen as a moment of reckoning for the Democratic Party on how to proceed in swing states for the 2028 Presidential election. Details by FRANCE 24 correspondent in Washington, Fraser Jackso...
FIFA President Gianni Infantino held emergency talks with other directors of the world football governing body on Wednesday, amid a wave of criticism over his since-abandoned proposal to open the World Cup to private investment.
Following years of restoration, the royal chapel at the Palace of Versailles has opened its doors to the public for more than just private visits for the first time until September 27th. Across its various annexes is also a world of classical art to discover, until the end of the month. FRANCE 24's Luke Shrago, Lilou Bernoville and Louis-Malo Rendu went to find out more.
At least two people were killed and a dozen more wounded in a Russian strike on Kyiv overnight. For several weeks, the Ukrainian capital has been the target of Russian missile and drone attacks that its air defences have struggled to repel. Ukraine has also increased its long-range attacks on Russia, with a growing number of victims on both sides.
Gianni Infantino is under renewed fire after two high ranking FIFA officials – secretary general Mattias Grafström & chief of global football development Arsene Wenger – criticised his now scrapped plan to sell off a stake in the World Cup. The FIFA president, who was expected to run unopposed, could now face fresh challenges when he vies for a fourth term next march. Story by Laurent Berstecher.
Rwandan cinema has never enjoyed such a spotlight. Last May at the Cannes Film Festival, Ben'Imana by Marie-Clémentine Dusabejambo won the 'Caméra d'Or' – the first Rwandan feature film ever to do so. The achievement has lifted an entire local film scene now in full bloom: in Kigali, restored movie theatre, open-air festival and a new generation of filmmakers reflect this momentum.
The DR Congo is set to open its largest Ebola treatment facility. Construction is nearing completion as health authorities race to contain an outbreak that the World Health Organization has described as intensifying at an "exceptional" pace. As of July 30, the WHO reported 3,605 confirmed Ebola cases and 1,587 deaths in the DR Congo. Officials hope the expanded treatment capacity will strengthen r...
Cameroon's President Paul Biya reshuffled senior military staff, promoting the head of the Presidential Guard to a brigadier general and replacing commanders in four of the country's five joint military regions, according to three separate presidential decrees signed on August 3. Biya, the world's oldest head of state, has been out of the public eye since June 7.
Ghana's parliament passed a bill that could send cocoa farmers to prison for up to 20 years if they convert their farms to other uses without government approval. The new measure was passed on July 30, but the contents of the law were not made public until late August 2. The legislation would give all cocoa farms protected status, making it a criminal offense to repurpose them for anything else wi...
Lebanon and Israel held a new round of direct talks, brokered by the United States, in Rome. It builds on earlier negotiations in Washington where both sides agreed to a framework deal that involves the disarmament of Hezbollah and a gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon. Hezbollah chief rejected the talks, which it views as humiliation for Lebanon. Story by Yuka Royer.
As a consequence of the Iran war and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, oil prices have soared. The profits of the industry's biggest companies have also skyrocketed, and US President Donald Trump believes they're making far too much money. He's calling on them to lower prices. With the midterm elections just three months away, he's potentially concerned about growing anger among Americans. Sto...
What had been billed as a defining test of the Democratic Party's direction turned into an election-night cliffhanger, with progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed clinging to a narrowing lead over the US Representative Haley Stevens in Michigan's US Senate primary. Story by Antonia Kerrigan.
The race between US Representative Haley Stevens and former public health official Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan's Democratic Senate race is one of the clearest tests yet of the party’s future. El-Sayed held a narrow lead over US Representative Haley Stevens as of Tuesday evening. The winner will face Mike Rogers, a former Republican congressman, in November's critical midterm elections.
The race between US Representative Haley Stevens and former public health official Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan's Democratic Senate race is one of the clearest tests yet of the party’s future. El-Sayed held a narrow lead over US Representative Haley Stevens as of Tuesday evening. The winner will face Mike Rogers, a former Republican congressman, in November's critical midterm elections.
Norbert Wiener, the founder of cybernetics, may deserve a place in the pantheon of the founding fathers of modern AI, alongside Alan Turing and John von Neumann. FRANCE 24 takes a look at this overlooked mathematician who was one of the first to warn against the automation of society.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday that ballistic interceptors "could have saved the lives" of at least 17 people killed in Russian strikes on Kyiv and the surrounding region overnight. Both sides have increased long-range attacks in recent weeks, with Russia more than doubling its use of missiles in July. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Russian strikes on Kyiv and the surrounding region killed at least 17 people and wounded 44 more overnight, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Wednesday. In recent weeks, both sides have increased long-range attacks, with Russia more than doubling its use of missiles in July. On Tuesday, at least five were killed and 10 others wounded in the Moscow region. Follow our liveblog for the l...
Russian strikes on Kyiv and the surrounding region killed at least 17 people and wounded 44 more overnight, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Wednesday. In recent weeks, both sides have increased long-range attacks, with Russia more than doubling its use of missiles in July. On Tuesday, at least five were killed and 10 others wounded in the Moscow region. Follow our liveblog for the l...
Russian strikes on Kyiv and the surrounding region killed at least 15 people and wounded dozens overnight, authorities said on Wednesday. In recent weeks, both sides have increased long-range attacks, with Russia more than doubling its use of missiles in July. On Tuesday, at least five were killed and 10 others wounded in the Moscow region. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Olympique Lyonnais lost (2-1) away to Sparta Prague in the first leg of the third qualifying round. The return leg will take place on August 11 in Lyon.
Taiwan on Wednesday launched its annual "Han Kuang" military exercises. The event, which is the island's largest military drill, is meant to prepare the country for a potential Chinese invasion. China claims Taiwan as part of its territory, and has ramped up military pressure on the island in recent years.
Taiwan's annual "Han Kuang" military exercise began Wednesday. The event, which is the island's largest military drill, is meant to prepare the country for potential attacks. China claims Taiwan is part of its territory, and Beijing has ramped up military pressure on the island in recent years.
