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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said there were signs Russia and Israel had spread the disinformation over Spain's migration policy that triggered last month's rush of migrants into Ceuta, but no evidence of Moroccan involvement. Both Israel and Russia have denied their involvement. Over 72,000 migrants irregularly crossed from Morocco into the tiny Spanish territory between July 30 and 31 ...
In Nepal, after the deadly flood, another ordeal begins for the survivors: finding shelter, food, and simply the means to survive. While rescue workers continue searching for possible survivors, those who escaped the disaster are trying to rebuild their lives, despite the threat of another flood. FRANCE 24's special correspondents visited Sinchaur in the Nuwako district – one of the villages hit b...
Seven people have died after a passenger boat capsized in Northern Cyprus. 267 people were on board and 23 are still missing. The boat capsized just a few miles off Kyrenia Port in northern Cyprus - a territory occupied by Turkey but not internationally recognised. The ferry has now completely sunk - and the company that operates it says it is "deeply saddened by the tragic accident". It says a ho...
There are eight months left until the next french Presidential election, politicians are ramping up their campaigning, with interviews, meetings and public statements. As it gets closer, more and more candidates are vying for a spot on the starting line. For now, far-right candidate Marine Le Pen is topping the polls - what is unknown is who she will be facing in the second round. FRANCE 24's Marc...
With eight months until the next french Presidential election, politicians are ramping up their campaigning, with interviews, meetings and public statements. But who exactly will run has yet to be decided. The centre-left socialists and Place Publique parties will hold a primary in October to elect one candidate, as to not dilute the vote. While centrist and centre-right candidates are also having...
It's back-to-school week for France, and its politicians are no exception. With a year set to be dominated by a crucial presidential election, both the left and the right wing are hoping to get candidates that will stand a chance against far-right leader Marine Le Pen, who is currently topping the polls. But for now, the political spectrum remains fragmented. So, who is running so far? FRANCE 24's...
In this edition of our Arts24 music show, Jennifer Ben Brahim takes us backstage at this year's Rock en Seine music festival. More than 180,000 music lovers descended on the grounds just outside of Paris to see 80 live shows. Headliners this year included the likes of American hip-hop star Tyler, The Creator, Australian rockers Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds as well as Britrock legends The Cure, who ...
French President Emmanuel Macron is visiting Sweden on August 31. The aim of the trip is to strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries. Boosting defence ties is expected to top the agenda, as the war in Ukraine continues and the threat from Russia persists. The newest member of NATO has also expressed interest in joining France's nuclear deterrence initiative.
Liverpool have signed France forward Bradley Barcola from European champions Paris St Germain on a long-term contract, the Premier League club said on Monday, making him the latest marquee addition to their frontline. The whopping fee is estimated to be around £120 million and makes him the most expensive player to leave the French league.
Authorities in Nepal have warned of possible fresh flooding after water levels rose in the Bhotekoshi River. The floods took place after a glacier collapse. They have killed at least 900 people - with more than 4,000 others missing in Nepal and Tibet. Now, a massive rescue effort continues and communities grapple with devastation and loss.
CEO Women Europe is a new initiative launched in June of this year to boost partnerships between Europe, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region. Kate Moody meets with Sandrine El Khodry, president of this new platform and also Executive Vice President for Global Sales and Marketing at Alcatel Lucent Enterprise.
For the first time in a month, the US has launched strikes against Iran. The attack targeted the shipping island of Larak in the Strait of Hormuz. The US says it was aimed at preventing Tehran from placing sea mines in the strategic shipping lane, just days after Washington announced it had completed clearing explosives from there. Iran then reiterated its attacks, saying it had struck two US mili...
Nepal's rescuers are racing against the clock to find the over 4,000 people missing after the flash floods that devastated an area in the north of the country on August 26. Rescue operations include one where workers are trying to save hundreds believed to be stuck inside a blocked hydropower project. Meanwhile, authorities have started burying unclaimed bodies. FRANCE 24's Shahzaib Wahlah tells u...
As FRANCE 24 kicks off its new season of programmes, we've been looking ahead to perhaps the two most anticipated events to come in the year ahead. In two months' time the US will vote in midterm elections, and in just over six months' time France will vote in presidential elections. In Perspective, we spoke to geopolitical analyst, entrepreneur and international speaker Hind Ziane. She says the m...
Swiss police on Monday said they had arrested a 43-year-old man on suspicion of having carried out a deadly shooting at a rave in the town of Aargau Sunday morning. The attack killed a 22-year-old Italian woman and wounded five other people.
Swiss police on Monday said they had arrested a 43-year-old man on suspicion of having carried out a deadly shooting at a rave in the town of Aargau Sunday morning. The attack killed a 22-year-old Italian woman and wounded five other people.
In Nepal, after the deadly flood, another ordeal begins for the survivors: finding shelter, food, and simply the means to survive. In the devastated villages, families lost everything in minutes. And while rescue workers continue searching for possible survivors, those who escaped the disaster are trying to rebuild their lives, despite the threat of another flood. FRANCE 24's special correspondent...
In Gaza, securing drinking water is a relentless daily struggle. The war with Israel has destroyed critical water and sanitation infrastructure, and as temperatures soar, the extreme heat is escalating an already severe shortage into a deadly humanitarian crisis. Two and a half years of war with Israel have damaged or destroyed nearly 90% of Gaza’s water and sanitation infrastructure according to ...
Iran attacked US military targets in the Middle East on Monday in retaliation following American strikes on an island in the Strait of Hormuz, the first exchange of fire for a month in a war that has engulfed the region.
Iran attacked US military targets in the Middle East in retaliation for the first American strikes on its territory in a month. This signs a fresh flare-up of the war that has engulfed the region. Washington said its attacks were aimed at preventing Iran from placing more sea mines in the strait and as it threatens new secondary economic sanctions. FRANCE 24's Reza Sayah is in Tehran and tells us ...
NASA has successfully launched its newest space telescope from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It reached orbit ten minutes after liftoff. Named after astronomer Nancy Grace Roman, scientists are calling it a discovery machine. It could also shed light on two of physics biggest unsolved mysteries - dark matter and dark energy.
As rising temperatures reshape France's vineyards, winemakers are turning to Normandy and Brittany, regions once known for cider, not grapes. Those fleeing harsher conditions in traditional areas like the Loire Valley see opportunity up north, though some warn the same climate volatility disrupting southern vineyards is starting to follow them there.
As rising temperatures reshape France's vineyards, winemakers are turning to Normandy and Brittany, regions once known for cider, not grapes. Those fleeing harsher conditions in traditional areas like the Loire Valley see opportunity up north, though some warn the same climate volatility disrupting southern vineyards is starting to follow them there.
As rising temperatures reshape France's vineyards, winemakers are turning to Normandy and Brittany, regions once known for cider, not grapes. Those fleeing harsher conditions in traditional areas like the Loire Valley see opportunity up north, though some warn the same climate volatility disrupting southern vineyards is starting to follow them there.
In the US, a flash flood in the Grand Canyon National Park over the weekend forced the evacuation of dozens of people and left some 15 people missing. It swept away large boulders, metal structures into the Colorado River and also knocked out a water pipeline serving tourists in the park. On August 30, more than 60 people had been airlifted out of the area with further evacuations scheduled.
The combined deaths in Nepal and China surpassed 900, with more than 4,700 people missing. It also includes 933 workers on hydropower projects along the river which the torrent crashed through. With morgues running at full capacity, the country has started to bury unclaimed bodies. FRANCE 244s Shazaib Wahlah tells us more from a grief-stricken Nepal.
The leaders of China, Russia and India are among the heads of state gathering in Kyrgyzstan for the summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. The summit is celebrating its 25 years in existence. Although the group is billed as a counterweight to US. global influence, it is not the case for all participating countries. FRANCE 24's Oliver Farry takes a look at what the SCO is, and what will b...
Rebels from the Central General Staff, the main splinter group of Colombia's defunct FARC guerrillas, on Sunday said they were responsible for kidnapping a Colombian national serving in the elite French Foreign Legion. The guerrillas said that Jose Olger Melo Charry, who was reportedly on leave in his home country, was alive and in "perfect health".
Hostilities between the US and Iran resumed after a month's pause. The US said Iran was preparing to launch sea mines into the Strait of Hormuz. Iran retaliated by hitting US military bases in Jordan. Meanwhile, the US Treasury Secretary said there would be more economic sanctions on the way for banks doing business with Iran.
