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Kavinsky, French DJ and composer of 'Nightcall', found dead in Paris home
French DJ Kavinsky, who produced the pounding track "Nightcall" that featured in the hit 2011 film Drive and performed alongside Belgian singer Angèle at the closing ceremony of the 2024 Olympics, has been found dead in his Paris home, local media reported Wednesday. He was 50 years old.
French DJ Kavinsky found dead in Paris home
French DJ Kavinsky, who produced the pounding track "Nightcall" that featured in the hit 2011 film Drive and performed alongside Belgian singer Angèle at the closing ceremony of the 2024 Olympics, has been found dead in his Paris home, local media reported Wednesday. He was 50 years old.
French DJ Kavinsky found dead in Paris home, local media reports
French DJ Kavinsky, who produced the pounding track "Nightcall" that featured in the hit 2011 film Drive and performed alongside Belgian singer Angèle at the closing ceremony of the 2024 Olympics, has been found dead in his Paris home, local media reported Wednesday. He was 50 years old.
Russia issues international wanted notice against Telegram founder Pavel Durov for aiding terrorism
Moscow on Wednesday said it had issued an international wanted notice for Russian-born Telegram CEO Pavel Durov for "complicity in terrorism". Russian security services accused Durov of failing to remove "channels, chats and bots" on the popular messaging platform allegedly used by Ukraine to recruit people for deadly sabotage operations across Russia.
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Khalida Boufedeche elected as Algeria's first woman parliamentary speaker
Khalida Boufedeche, a trained allergist who represents the Algerian capital Algiers, was elected as the country's first-ever woman parliament speaker Wednesday. Boufedeche is a member of the ruling National Liberation Front's central committee – and now the fourth highest-ranking official in the country.
New era for France as Zidane takes charge of national team
Zinédine Zidane has been officially appointed as the new manager of the French men's national team. He has signed a four-year contract, with Euro 2028 and the 2030 World Cup as his objectives.
New era for France as Zinédine Zidane takes charge of national team
Zinédine Zidane has been officially appointed as the new manager of the French men's national team. He has signed a four-year contract, with Euro 2028 and the 2030 World Cup as his objectives.
Live: Next 12 hours will be 'decisive' for ending wildfire near Madrid, Spanish PM Sanchez says
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said Wednesday that efforts to extinguish a major wildfire near Madrid were progressing "favourably" and the next 12 hours would be "decisive". Tens of thousands of people began to return to their homes as firefighters work to contain some of the worst fires the country has faced. Follow our liveblog for all the latest updates.
Live: Massive wildfire in southwest France 'remains under control'
A massive wildfire that has burned some 42,000 hectares in southwest France over the past week "remains under control" after a second quiet night, regional authorities said Wednesday. But the regional prefecture warned that hot and dry weather conditions remained "unfavourable". Follow our liveblog for all the latest updates.
Middle East live: Iran state TV says US carried out air strikes near Iraq border
Iranian state television said Wednesday the US struck a city in the country's northwest in the Piranshahr border area with Iraq. Washington and Riyadh earlier launched strikes against members of the Popular Mobilisation Forces in Iraq, killing at least 20 people. Follow our liveblog for all the latest updates.
Middle East live: US and Saudi Arabia launch strikes on Iraq, target Iran allies
US and Saudi warplanes carried out strikes on Tuesday against Iran-backed militants in Iraq who launched more than two dozen drone attacks in recent days, the US military said. Meanwhile, Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they struck and halted three oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz early Wednesday. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.
Live: US and Saudi Arabia launch strikes on Iraq, target Iran allies
US and Saudi warplanes carried out strikes on Tuesday against Iran-backed militants in Iraq who launched more than two dozen drone attacks in recent days, the US military said. Meanwhile, Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they struck and halted three oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz early Wednesday. Follow our live blog for the latest developments.
UEFA accuses FIFA of 'selling football' with World Cup investment plan
The proposal to spin off the commercial rights to the World Cup and other competitions into a semi-private company has triggered a fierce backlash, with critics warning it could create conflicts between investors' profit motives and FIFA's role as the sport's regulator.
France braces for fresh evacuations as Spain eases wildfire restrictions
Residents began returning to fire-ravaged communities west of Madrid after officials lifted some evacuation orders, while authorities in southwestern France warned a looming heatwave could reignite major blazes and force thousands more from their homes.
Peru's newly inaugurated President Fujimori vows military-led crackdown on crime
Peru's newly inaugurated President Keiko Fujimori – the ninth in just a decade – pledged to deploy the armed forces to crime-ridden areas and adopt a hardline security strategy as Peru grapples with its worst wave of gang violence, extortion and illegal mining in decades.
Peru's Fujimori vows military-led crackdown on crime after taking office
The newly inaugurated president – the ninth in just a decade – pledged to deploy the armed forces to crime-ridden areas and adopt a hardline security strategy as Peru grapples with its worst wave of gang violence, extortion and illegal mining in decades.
Chad to withdraw from International Criminal Court
In tonight's edition: Chad is pulling out of the International Criminal Court, accusing it of bias against Africa. Also, in Madagascar, nearly 200 people have been reported missing this year. Finally, centuries-old medinas in the Comoros have gained UNESCO World Heritage status.
Chad to withdraw from the International Criminal Court
In tonight's edition, Chad is pulling out of the International Criminal Court, accusing it of bias against Africa. Also, in Madagascar, nearly 200 people have been reported missing this year. And centuries-old medinas in the Comoros have joined UNESCO World Heritage status.
Oman presents Iran with Gulf-backed plan to ease Strait of Hormuz tensions
Oman has presented Iran with a Gulf-backed proposal to jointly manage the Strait of Hormuz, including a system of voluntary fees for ships using the strategic waterway, according to a Gulf source and a Western diplomat. The plan aims to provide a framework for restoring stable shipping through the strait after months of disruption caused by the US-Israeli war on Iran and further attacks on commerc...
Bad news for Bordeaux: France's celebrated wine industry faces wake-up call over wildfires
France's largest wine region is facing a wake-up call as the wildfires blazing near Bordeaux's famed vineyards underscore the climate challenges posed by severe drought and repeated heatwaves. Many chateaux do not have enough water to irrigate their entire vineyard and without rain in the coming weeks, vines could shut down to protect themselves, leaving grapes to shrivel, growers said.
FIFA plan for Kushner-backed $20 billion operation to run World Cup meets fury from Europe's UEFA
FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s plan to create a $20 billion company running the World Cup with private investors including the Kushner family was announced Tuesday — and immediately attacked by European soccer body UEFA. “It is not FIFA’s to sell,” UEFA said in a statement. “None of us are the owners of football.” FRANCE 24's James Vasina reports.
India’s ‘cockroach’ protesters explain how they toppled one of Modi’s ministers
After weeks of student protests, the resignation of India’s education minister on July 25 was hailed as a victory for the so-called cockroaches, a youth movement that has made this originally derogatory term their own. But some are concerned about facing repression down the line, aided by facial recognition.
Building a 'different kind of forest' after devastating wildfires
French President Emmanuel Macron vowed Monday "to rebuild a different kind of forest" as he visited an area ravaged by wildfires in southwest France, adding that "the coming weeks will be tough". FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Yuval Zelnik, Researcher at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Ecology Department.
'Pressure is high': Football legend Zinedine Zidane inherits a France squad with 'everything to win'
Monte Francis is pleased to welcome Karim Baldé, Sports Journalist and Founder of "Bal des Productions" News Agency. According to Baldé, Zinedine Zidane, as France's new football manager, one of the world's richest and most successful squads, heightening the expectations created by Didier Deschamps' sustained excellence and by a generation of players widely regarded as capable of dominating intern...
Wildfires in France: Volunteers put smiles back on evacuees' faces in Bordeaux
More than 1,000 evacuees from the massive wildfires in Gironde have taken shelter in Bordeaux’s exhibition centre, where a small army of volunteers has organised a wide variety of activities to keep them busy and meet their logistical needs. FRANCE 24 reports.
British MP accuses French patrol boat of firing 'warning shots' near him in Channel
A British opposition lawmaker on Tuesday accused a French naval patrol vessel of firing "warning shots" while he was being interviewed aboard a fishing boat in the English Channel, an allegation French authorities deny. France said the gunfire was part of a routine training exercise conducted under international safety rules.
Powerful quake hits southern Japan
"Many people" were feared trapped in a stricken shopping mall in Japan late on Tuesday, authorities said, after a major earthquake toppled buildings, sparked fires and reportedly injured more than 100.
'The only thing I wanted to do': Zidane returns to coach 'Les Bleus'
After France exited the Football world cup in fourth place, there's a new change coming for the team. French football legend Zinedine Zidane has been named head coach. While Zinedine Zidane has been out of the spotlight since he coached Real Madrid, he is still considered to be a football legend.
How French solidarity grew in the face of monster fires
Firefighters work around the clock battling the blazes. Those affected by the disaster need shelter and essentials. But they can count on the support of local residents. Food, drinks... Relief efforts continue to be organized in the face of this massive wildfire.