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Nepal: Hopes fade for thousands still missing
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Nepal: Hopes fade for thousands still missing

Four days have passed since catastrophic floods killed more than 750 people. More than 3,000 people are still missing, and hopes of finding survivors are fading. The situation remains concerning, with more heavy rain and flooding expected across the region. France 24 correspondent Shahzaib Wahlah brings us the latest.

Pacific Summit opens amid Taiwan row
France 24

Pacific Summit opens amid Taiwan row

The annual Pacific Islands Forum begins on Monday in Palau, bringing together the 18-member intergovernmental organisation to discuss regional cooperation and security. On Sunday, Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung joined Palau President Surangel Whipps at a ceremony to hand over a fleet of electric buses donated by Taipei. China has criticised Taiwan’s participation in the event. Charles Par...

Ferry carrying more than 260 people capsizes off northern Cyprus
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Ferry carrying more than 260 people capsizes off northern Cyprus

Authorities say several people have died after a ferry accident off the coast of northern Cyprus. The catamaran-style vessel was carrying nearly 270 passengers and crew when it capsized. Turkey’s ambassador to Nicosia said many of those on board were rescued, while some were taken to hospital. France 24 correspondent Nathalie Savaricas reports the latest. 

Ferry capsizes and sinks off northern Cyprus, killing 8

Ferry capsizes and sinks off northern Cyprus, killing 8

France 24

At least eight people died when a ferry carrying more than 260 people capsized and sunk off the coast of northern Cyprus on Sunday, according to local authorities. The ship's captain and seven crew members were arrested, said the prime minister of the self-proclaimed Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC).

Ferry carrying more than 250 passengers capsizes off northern Cyprus

Ferry carrying more than 250 passengers capsizes off northern Cyprus

France 24

A ferry carrying more than 250 passengers capsized off the coast of northern Cyprus on Sunday after taking on water, Turkish media reported. Rescue crews were dispatched to the scene, with footage showing passengers in life jackets in the water around the overturned vessel.

US and Venezuela seal 25-year oil deal

US and Venezuela seal 25-year oil deal

France 24

US President Donald Trump has called it “the biggest oil deal in world history”, while Venezuela’s interim president has assured the public that the country will retain control of its oil under the agreement. The “historic” 25-year deal with Washington involves 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil and aims to allow the country to develop its oil industry while preserving “ownership of and sovereig...

Argentines march on Peter Thiel's mansion

Argentines march on Peter Thiel's mansion

France 24

In Argentina, protesters marched toward a mansion reportedly purchased by American tech billionaire Peter Thiel. Activists accuse Thiel of seeking to profit from the country’s natural resources and wielding excessive political influence in the South American nation. Peter O'Brien reports.

Nepal: Thousands still missing as death toll rises

Nepal: Thousands still missing as death toll rises

France 24

Nepalese authorities announced on Sunday that the provisional death toll from the devastating floods had risen to more than 730, with nearly 2,500 people still missing. Among the thousands of people missing is the husband of a 22-year-old woman, who is still waiting for him to return. Like tens of thousands of Nepalese people in recent days, she went to one of the country’s medical centres to fin...

Iceland rejects restarting EU accession talks in referendum

Iceland rejects restarting EU accession talks in referendum

France 24

Icelanders voted to reject reopening EU membership talks, official results showed Sunday, dealing a blow to the government's push to join the bloc and handing a win to those who argued the country's prized fishing waters were too important to risk. The results will disappoint Brussels, which had hoped to welcome the Nordic country as a new member.

Harry Potter: Versailles turns into wizarding school for a day

Harry Potter: Versailles turns into wizarding school for a day

France 24

Accio nostalgia! ⚡️ Can you believe it’s been 25 years since Harry Potter first hit the big screen? To celebrate, French fans turned the Palace of Versailles into Hogwarts for a unique reunion. 📹 France 24 was there to capture the magic.

Nepal: Glacial collapse leaves 3,000 missing

Nepal: Glacial collapse leaves 3,000 missing

France 24

Rescue and relief efforts in Nepal and Tibet have been hampered this Sunday by heavy rain and rising river levels. The latest figures following Wednesday’s flash floods put the death toll at 750, while more than 3,000 people remain missing. Nepal’s disaster authorities are urging rescue teams to “exercise caution”, warning that bad weather, swollen rivers and the threat of further flooding could h...

Gunman kills one at Swiss rave party

Gunman kills one at Swiss rave party

France 24

A large-scale police operation is underway in Switzerland after a shooting at a rave in the town of Aarau, 46 kilometres west of Zurich, left one person dead and five others injured. Swiss daily Blick reported that some attendees initially mistook the gunshots for fireworks, until someone shouted, “everyone down”. Police are appealing to potential witnesses who may have photos or videos of the inc...

Vuelta: Pogacar’s terrifying crash, serious injuries and abandonment

Vuelta: Pogacar’s terrifying crash, serious injuries and abandonment

France 24

Tadej Pogacar, who was comfortably leading the overall standings at the Vuelta a España, was forced to abandon on Saturday after a heavy crash during Stage 8. The Slovenian suffered multiple fractures and could even see his season come to an early end, with the World Championships looming at the end of September.

French Presidential campaign heats up

French Presidential campaign heats up

France 24

There are just eight months to go before France’s presidential election, with the first round scheduled for April 18. The campaign is slowly heating up, with several political gatherings taking place this weekend. The Socialist Party wrapped up a two-day gathering on Saturday with a speech from party leader Olivier Faure, who has yet to officially announce his candidacy. Meanwhile, far-right figur...

Fridges for humans during heatwaves in Japan

Fridges for humans during heatwaves in Japan

France 24

A Japanese company has created a human-sized fridge, and workplaces across the country have been testing it out amid Japan’s current heatwave. Caitlin Brown has the story.

Netanyahu condemns violence in West Bank

Netanyahu condemns violence in West Bank

France 24

It was a rare condemnation from what is widely seen as the most religious and ultranationalist government in Israel’s history. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned recent attacks by Israeli settlers on Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, but described the violence as the actions of a “handful of rioters.” Tensions have surged across the territory, with activists accusing settlers of act...

Niger: Junta says back in control after mutiny

Niger: Junta says back in control after mutiny

France 24

Gunfire and explosions have been reported in Niger, as mutinying soldiers attempted to storm the presidential palace in the capital, Niamey, in a challenge to the ruling junta. The government said it had regained control after hours of fighting on Saturday. Léo Paichard and Nick Rushworth report.

Death toll rises as 3,000 remain missing in Nepal, China

Death toll rises as 3,000 remain missing in Nepal, China

France 24

Rescue and relief efforts in Nepal and Tibet have been hampered this Sunday by heavy rain and rising river levels. The latest figures following Wednesday’s flash floods put the death toll at 750, while more than 3,000 people remain missing. Nepal’s disaster authorities are urging rescue teams to “exercise caution”, warning that bad weather, swollen rivers and the threat of further flooding could h...

Manhunt underway after one killed, multiple injured at Swiss rave

Manhunt underway after one killed, multiple injured at Swiss rave

France 24

At least one person was killed and five others injured, some seriously, in a shooting at a rave in the northern Swiss city of Aarau, police and local media reported Sunday. A major police operation is underway at the scene, with authorities urging residents to stay away from the area.

At least one dead, five injured in shooting at rave in Switzerland

At least one dead, five injured in shooting at rave in Switzerland

France 24

One person was killed and five others injured, some seriously, in a shooting at a rave in the northern Swiss city of Aarau, police and local media reported Sunday. A major police operation is underway at the scene, with authorities urging residents to stay away from the area.

One killed, five injured in shooting at rave in Switzerland

One killed, five injured in shooting at rave in Switzerland

France 24

One person was killed and five others injured, some seriously, in a shooting at a rave in the northern Swiss city of Aarau, police and local media reported Sunday. A major police operation is underway at the scene, with authorities urging residents to stay away from the area.

NASA launches Roman telescope aiming to provide 'a new atlas of the universe'

NASA launches Roman telescope aiming to provide 'a new atlas of the universe'

France 24

NASA on Sunday launched its Roman Space Telescope aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket, beginning a multi-year mission to create a vast new map of the cosmos. With a field of view far wider than Hubble’s, Roman will search for exoplanets and supernovae while also probing two of the biggest mysteries in physics: dark matter and dark energy.