Gabon: The high cost of 'low-cost' oil
France 24
Puddles of oil in the forests, polluted lagoons, crabs covered in oil: with photos and videos, activists have been documenting the recurrent pollution in western Gabon. Over three years, they have recorded 10 polluted sites in the Etimboue region, all of them located near oil fields belonging to the Franco-British Perenco company.
September 11th 2022, 7:25 am
Queen's funeral cortege begins final journey from Balmoral Castle to Edinburgh
France 24
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II embarks on her final journey on Sunday with thousands of her mourning subjects expected to line her coffin's route from the Scottish retreat where she died. Read FRANCE 24’s live coverage of the day’s events. All times are Paris time (GMT+2
September 11th 2022, 4:08 am
Live: Russia gives up key northeast towns as Ukrainian forces make gains
France 24
Moscow abandoned its main bastion in northeastern Ukraine on Saturday, in a sudden collapse of one of the war's principal front lines after Ukrainian forces made a rapid advance. Meanwhile, Ukraine’s atomic power operator said Sunday that the last reactor at Europe’s largest nuclear power plant has been shut down after the plant was reconnected to the electricity grid. Read FRANCE 24’s live coverage of the day’s events. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).
September 11th 2022, 3:46 am
Swedes head to polls in tight election race marked by crime
France 24
Swedes vote Sunday in legislative elections that will either pave the way for an unprecedented right-wing government supported by the far-right or a third straight mandate for the ruling Social Democrats.
September 11th 2022, 3:13 am
Iga Swiatek holds off Ons Jabeur to win US Open Women’s Singles Title
France 24
Good as she’s been this year, Iga Swiatek came to the US Open unsure of what to expect.
September 11th 2022, 1:22 am
Charles III is formally proclaimed king by Accession Council
France 24
An historic Accession Council proclaimed Charles III as Britain's new king on Saturday morning following the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II aged 96. The Queen's state funeral will take place on Monday 19 September, palace officials confirmed. Thank you for following our live blog. Read FRANCE 24’s live coverage of the day’s events.
September 10th 2022, 11:19 pm
Ukraine seizes key Russian-occupied supply hub in east
France 24
Ukrainian forces said Saturday they had entered Kupiansk in eastern Ukraine dislodging Russian troops from a key logistics hub in a lightning counter-offensive that has seen swathes of territory recaptured.
September 10th 2022, 11:19 pm
UN chief says 'never seen climate carnage' like Pakistan floods
France 24
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Saturday that he has "never seen climate carnage" on such a scale as he toured parts of Pakistan hit by floods, blaming wealthier countries for the devastation.
September 10th 2022, 11:19 pm
European powers express 'doubts' over Iran's commitment to nuclear deal
France 24
France, Britain and Germany on Saturday vented their frustration at Iran's demand in talks to revive its 2015 nuclear deal that the U.N. nuclear watchdog close a probe into uranium particles found at three sites, adding that it was jeopardising the talks.
September 10th 2022, 11:19 pm
Five Hong Kong speech therapists jailed for sedition over children's books
France 24
Hong Kong jailed five speech therapists for sedition on Saturday over a series of illustrated children's books that portrayed the city's democracy supporters as sheep defending their village from wolves.
September 10th 2022, 11:17 pm
Venice film festival: US opioid crisis documentary wins top prize
France 24
A documentary tracing an artist's campaign against the family behind the US opioid drug epidemic scooped the Golden Lion, the top prize at the Venice Film Festival, on Saturday.
September 10th 2022, 11:17 pm
Queen Elizabeth II and Africa: From an iconic dance in Ghana to friendship with Mandela
France 24
Elizabeth II maintained special ties with Britain’s former colonies and the members of the Commonwealth states in Africa. From the beginning of her reign in Kenya to her memorable meetings with Kwame Nkrumah and Nelson Mandela, the Queen had a long-standing relationship with the African continent.
September 10th 2022, 10:58 pm
Mourners choose favourite moments of Elizabeth II's 70-year reign
France 24
The coronation, jubilee celebrations, the death of Princess Diana: She reigned over the UK for more than 70 years, but as people mourn the loss of the country's longest-serving monarch, what will they remember most about Queen Elizabeth II?
September 10th 2022, 10:56 pm
‘Like a pilgrimage’: Crowds hail King Charles after emotional tribute to his mother
France 24
Crowds gathered around London’s St James’s Palace to honour Charles III’s proclamation as King on September 10, two days on from the Queen’s passing. The mood was one of remaining grief – but also great affection for the new monarch.
September 10th 2022, 10:56 pm
US hits Iran with fresh sanctions following Albania cyberattack
France 24
The US announced sanctions Friday on Iran's Ministry of Intelligence and Security and its minister Esmail Khatib, after Tehran was identified as being behind an unprecedented cyberattack against NATO ally Albania.
September 9th 2022, 7:43 pm
‘She loved France and we loved her back’: Tears, tributes at Paris market named after Queen
France 24
While Britain’s longest reigning monarch “held a special place in the hearts of French people”, as President Emmanuel Macron put it, one place in the French capital was especially important to the Queen. FRANCE 24 spoke to shopkeepers and grieving visitors at a flower market in central Paris that was recently renamed in honour of Queen Elizabeth II.
September 9th 2022, 7:43 pm
‘A mother figure to us all’: Shock and sorrow as crowds grieve for Queen
France 24
Crowds gathered in the rain outside Buckingham Palace on Friday to mourn Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II amid shock that a reign lasting seven decades had finally drawn to a close.
September 9th 2022, 7:43 pm
Jabeur defeats Garcia, becomes first Arab woman to reach US Open final
France 24
Ons Jabeur executed a stunning 6-1 6-3 demolition of Caroline Garcia in the U.S. Open semi-finals on Thursday, ending the Frenchwoman's hot streak to reach her second Grand Slam final in a row.
September 9th 2022, 11:25 am
Queen Elizabeth II: Record breaker
France 24
Queen Elizabeth II notched up a number of landmarks during her record-breaking 70 years on the throne.
September 9th 2022, 11:25 am
UN chief visits Pakistan to boost flood response
France 24
United Nations chief Antonio Guterres began a two-day visit to flood-hit Pakistan Friday that officials hope will boost global support for a humanitarian crisis affecting millions.
September 9th 2022, 11:25 am
Blackout at Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant following shelling
France 24
Shelling at the town of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine has caused a blackout, compromising the safe operation of Europe's largest plant, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said Friday.
September 9th 2022, 11:25 am
Ukrainian forces threaten Russian supply lines after lightning advance in east
France 24
Swiftly advancing Ukrainian troops were approaching the main railway supplying Russian forces in the east on Friday, after the collapse of a section of Russia's front line caused the most dramatic shift in the war's momentumsince its early weeks.
September 9th 2022, 11:25 am
‘We are tired of living like prisoners’: LGBT+ asylum seekers stranded in Niger
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After being stranded in Niger for almost two years, a group of LGBT+ asylum seekers in Niamey is growing ever more desperate in their hopes for resettlement. While navigating a country marked by intolerance towards LGBT people, they feel propelled to take more active action and demand the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Niamey take them under their direct mandate for relocation.
September 9th 2022, 11:25 am
Prince Charles, Britain’s longest ever king-in-waiting
France 24
Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, became King Charles III with Queen Elizabeth's passing. Charles, 73, has waited decades to ascend to the British throne. He is the eldest of Queen Elizabeth's four children and has been first in line to the throne all his life. The Prince of Wales' highly publicised marriage to Lady Diana, the couple's messy divorce and her tragic death has largely defined his public persona, but in recent years he has tried to restore his image.
September 9th 2022, 11:25 am
North Korea passes law allowing nuclear first strike, says programme 'irreversible'
France 24
North Korea has passed a law declaring its readiness to launch preemptive nuclear strikes, including in the face of conventional attacks, state media said Friday.
September 9th 2022, 11:25 am
EU countries seek solutions to soaring energy prices due to Ukraine crisis
France 24
European Union energy ministers met on Friday to seek agreement on ways to shield citizens from sky-high energy prices and prevent power utilities from collapsing as Russia has gradually turned off gas supplies to Europe in the standoff over Ukraine.
September 9th 2022, 11:25 am
Californians seek shelter as heat wave continues for eighth day
France 24
A man in a heat-stricken suburb of Los Angeles and a woman with two young kids in Pomona were among the Californians desperately seeking cool shelter as extreme temperatures baked the state on Wednesday for an eighth straight day.
September 8th 2022, 5:57 pm
China quake toll tops 80 as rain, flash floods hamper rescue efforts
France 24
Rain, flash floods and mudslides threatened the search for dozens of people still missing on Thursday, days after a strong earthquake rocked mountainous southwest China, killing at least 82.
September 8th 2022, 5:57 pm
Elizabeth II, a life on the throne
France 24
Queen Elizabeth II, head of the Commonwealth and monarch of 15 countries, ruled longer than any other monarch in British history, guiding the nation through profound changes and leaving behind a vibrant legacy.
September 8th 2022, 5:57 pm
For Qatar's foreign workers, protesting can lead to deportation
France 24
As Qatar prepares to host the FIFA World Cup in November, the country is once again drawing criticism from human rights organisations. For several months, a construction company's workers have been protesting to claim unpaid wages. But on August 14, the Qatari government arrested some of them and deported them.
September 8th 2022, 5:57 pm
Live: Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest reigning monarch, dies at 96
France 24
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II, head of the Commonwealth and monarch of 15 countries, has died aged 96 after more than 70 years on the throne, Buckingham Palace announced on Thursday. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates and reactions from around the world.
September 8th 2022, 5:57 pm
Macron says Queen Elizabeth 'held special place in the hearts of French people'
France 24
President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday hailed Queen Elizabeth II as "a friend of France who has left her mark on her country and her century forever", following the announcement of her death.
September 8th 2022, 5:57 pm
UK to cap average household energy costs at £2,500, PM Liz Truss says
France 24
British Prime Minister Liz Truss said Thursday that her government will cap domestic energy prices for homes and businesses to ease a cost-of-living crisis that has left people and businesses across the U.K. facing a bleak winter. She also said she will approve more North Sea oil drilling and lift a ban on fracking in a bid to increase the U.K.’s domestic energy supply.
September 8th 2022, 5:57 pm
Live: Ukraine claims battlefield gains as US pledges more military aid
France 24
Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin and Foreign Secretary Antony Blinken announced Thursday that the US has approved an additional aid package for Ukraine and neighbouring countries as multilateral talks on the crisis took place in Germany. It came as Ukraine's military claimed the recapture of more than 20 settlements in the Kharkiv region. Follow FRANCE 24’s liveblog for all the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).
September 8th 2022, 5:57 pm
Canadian police arrest remaining suspect in mass stabbings
France 24
Canadian police said on Wednesday they had taken into custody the second suspect wanted in the weekend stabbing spree that killed 10 people in and around an indigenous tribal reserve.
September 7th 2022, 8:12 pm
Pavel Filatyev, ex-Russian soldier: 'I sense this threat but I don't want to lie'
France 24
Pavel Filatyev is a former Russian soldier who fought for two months in Ukraine. In an online journal, he denounced the invasion of Ukraine and the pitiful state of the Russian army. Out of fear of reprisals, he fled his country with the help of an NGO. The 34-year-old former paratrooper arrived in France last week via Tunisia. He is now under police protection and plans to seek political asylum. In an interview with FRANCE 24, he recounted his decision to flee, his journey to France and what Russians really think of the war in Ukraine.
September 7th 2022, 8:12 pm
Delegation of French senators arrives in Taiwan
France 24
A group of French lawmakers landed in Taipei on Wednesday, the first high-level European delegation since China conducted huge war drills to protest a visit to the island by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
September 7th 2022, 3:26 pm
UN watchdog 'cannot assure' Iran's nuclear programme is exclusively peaceful
France 24
The UN's nuclear watchdog said Wednesday it could not guarantee the peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear programme, saying there had been "no progress" in resolving questions over the past presence of nuclear material at undeclared sites.
September 7th 2022, 3:26 pm
Bolsonaro rallies supporters at politicised bicentennial celebrations in Brazil
France 24
Brushing off accusations of abusing Brazil's national day to bolster his reelection campaign, President Jair Bolsonaro presided over massive, politically charged festivities Wednesday, telling supporters that polls showing him trailing are "a lie".
September 7th 2022, 3:26 pm
War in Ukraine: Wounded and shell-shocked soldiers treated for PTSD
France 24
The war in Ukraine has turned into an artillery battle that produces a continuous flow of injured and shell-shocked fighters. Our reporters James André, Virginie Herz, Wassim Daly and Oleksi Gordeev were granted rare access to a hospital in the suburbs of Kyiv, where nearly 200 wounded Ukrainian soldiers are recovering from traumatic frontline experiences. But not all injuries are physical. At the hospital, which specialises in physiotherapy and psychiatry, relaxation and acupuncture are used to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
September 7th 2022, 3:26 pm
‘People are desperate’: The long Covid sufferers dealing with suicide risk
France 24
Heidi Ferrer caught Covid-19 in 2020 and never recovered. She developed long covid and was left with debilitating pain and severe neurological tremors that made it impossible for her to sleep or walk. In May this year, she committed suicide at her home in California. According to one poll, she was one of just many long covid sufferers to struggle with suicidal thoughts.
September 7th 2022, 3:26 pm
Ukrainian counteroffensive: Kyiv could ‘seize Kherson before the winter’
France 24
Ukrainian troops are currently conducting a counteroffensive in the southern Kherson region. There are no on-the-ground assessments of the fighting since journalists are barred from the frontlines. But General Dominique Trinquand, former head of the French military mission to the UN, says that barring unforeseen battlefront developments, the Ukrainians could be in a position to seize the entire right bank of the Dnieper River, including Kherson city, by October
September 7th 2022, 3:26 pm
Amid threats and signal cuts, India’s top independent TV anchor battles on – but for how long?
France 24
"While We Watched", a new documentary on veteran journalist Ravish Kumar, attests to the challenges of independent news reporting in India today. Death threats, signal cuts and financial pressures are par for the course at his TV news station, NDTV. Now a recent hostile takeover bid has renewed fears over media freedom.
September 7th 2022, 3:26 pm
PM Truss to face grilling in parliament on plans to offset cost of living
France 24
Britain's new prime minister Liz Truss convenes her senior ministers for an inaugural cabinet meeting on Wednesday on her first full day in office, before she faces a barrage of questions in parliament.
September 7th 2022, 2:40 am
Europe prepares for energy crisis as Russia reins in natural gas supply
France 24
Europe is struggling to contain an energy crisis that could lead to rolling blackouts, shuttered factories and a deep recession.
September 7th 2022, 2:40 am
Suspects on trial for Bastille Day truck attack in Nice deny terrorist ties
France 24
The defendants on trial for the 2016 Bastille Day truck attack in Nice that killed 86 people denied any links to terrorism and told the court Tuesday that they had been trapped or fooled by the driver at fault for the massacre
September 6th 2022, 11:55 pm
Chile's Boric reshuffles cabinet after constitution loss
France 24
Chile's President Gabriel Boric shook up his cabinet Tuesday in an effort to relaunch his government less than 48 hours after he was dealt a resounding blow when citizens overwhelmingly rejected a new progressive constitution he had championed.
September 6th 2022, 11:55 pm
Pakistani authorities battle to stop biggest lake overflowing after floods
France 24
One third of Pakistan has been engulfed by flooding. Pakistani authorities are battling to stop their biggest lake from overflowing. France 24 correspondents Shazaib Wahlah and Sonia Ghezali report from Sindh province.
September 6th 2022, 11:55 pm
UN says at least $1 billion needed to prevent famine in Somalia
France 24
The UN humanitarian chief predicted Tuesday that at least $1 billion will be needed urgently to avert famine in Somalia in the coming months and early next year when two more dry seasons are expected to compound the historic drought that has hit the Horn of Africa nation.
September 6th 2022, 11:55 pm
Mbappé leads PSG to victory over Juventus
France 24
Kylian Mbappé showed no respect to the Old Lady. The PSG star striker scored two superb goals Tuesday as Paris Saint-Germain started its Champions League campaign with a dominant display in a 2-1 win over Juventus.
September 6th 2022, 6:32 pm
New British PM Truss makes history with non-white top appointments
France 24
The new British Prime Minister Liz Truss on Tuesday selected a cabinet where, for the first time, a white man will not hold one of the country's four most important ministerial positions.
September 6th 2022, 6:32 pm
'End of an error': Liz Truss takes over as British PM
France 24
IN THE PRESS – Tuesday, September 6: We look at the front pages of the UK's main newspapers as Liz Truss takes over from Boris Johnson as British prime minister. Many of the Conservative-supporting papers focus on Truss's message that she will "deliver" as the country reels from a series of crises. One tabloid, the Daily Star, calls this the "end of an error", referring to Johnson's hapless hold on power. Another tabloid, the Labour-supporting Daily Mirror, dismisses Truss's leadership victory as just the "same old Tories".
September 6th 2022, 3:54 pm
Obsessed with Champions League glory, PSG kick off another bid
France 24
PSG kick off their Champions League campaign against titans Juventus on Tuesday after a dazzling start to the Ligue 1 season, with the Lionel Messi, Neymar, Kylian Mbappé attacking trio finally realising their full potential. Will the Parisians finally shake off their reputations as also-rans in club football’s top tournament?
September 6th 2022, 3:54 pm
France's 'diplomacy of combat' means 'countering disinformation', spokeswoman says
France 24
The spokesperson for the French foreign ministry, Anne-Claire Legendre, granted an interview to FRANCE 24's Armen Georgian. She discussed the current challenges faced by French diplomats and explained the "diplomacy of combat" championed by President Emmanuel Macron at a recent address to French ambassadors. Faced with Russia's "hybrid war" in support of its invasion of Ukraine, Moscow is also "waging a disinformation war", she said. "The president as well as the [foreign] minister called on us to be much more [present] on social media and much more forceful in defending our position and in countering disinformation," Legendre added.
September 6th 2022, 3:54 pm
French court to rule on plan to block porn sites for failure to protect minors
France 24
A Paris court is set to rule next month on whether a French regulator has the right to block access to international porn sites in France unless those sites can guarantee they can prevent minors under 18 from accessingthem.
September 6th 2022, 3:54 pm
PSG face backlash for mocking eco-friendly travel plea
France 24
French football giants Paris Saint-Germain faced an angry backlash Tuesday after coach Christophe Galtier and star player Kylian Mbappe mocked a suggestion that they should take the train rather than private planes for short-haul travel.
September 6th 2022, 3:54 pm
Scores of civilians killed in South Sudan political clashes, UN says
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Scores of civilians were killed in political clashes in South Sudan between February and May this year, a UN report said Tuesday, with women and children subjected to brutal assaults, including gang rape.
September 6th 2022, 3:54 pm
Live: Last reactor at Zaporizhzhia taken offline after renewed shelling
France 24
Ukraine and Russia have accused each other of risking nuclear disaster by shelling near Europe's largest nuclear plant, which officials said disrupted power lines on Monday and took the sole remaining reactor offline. Meanwhile, a US intelligence report indicated that Russia is buying ammunition from North Korea, which US officials said is an effect of the sanctions against Russia. Follow FRANCE 24’s liveblog for all the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).
September 6th 2022, 4:40 am
UK's Boris Johnson hands over to new PM Liz Truss
France 24
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson formally tenders his resignation to Queen Elizabeth II on Tuesday, handing over power to Liz Truss after his momentous tenure dominated by Brexit and Covid was cut short by scandal.
September 6th 2022, 4:40 am
One of two suspects in Canadian stabbing attacks found dead, police
France 24
Canadian police said Monday one of the suspects in the killing of 10 people in a series of stabbings has been found dead, and his injuries are not self inflicted. They said his brother, also a suspect, may be injured and remains on the run.
September 6th 2022, 1:54 am
Rafael Nadal loses to American Frances Tiafoe in US Open round of 16
France 24
American Frances Tiafoe played the match of his life to beat second seed Rafa Nadal 6-4 4-6 6-4 6-3 in the fourth round of the U.S. Open on Monday.
September 6th 2022, 1:54 am
Dozens killed, injured in attack in northern Burkina Faso
France 24
Thirty-five civilians were killed and 37 were wounded Monday when an IED blast hit a convoy carrying supplies in Burkina Faso's jihadist-hit north, the governor of the Sahel region said.
September 6th 2022, 1:54 am
Too much, too fast? Why Chile’s draft constitution was roundly rejected
France 24
Chileans have overwhelmingly rejected a draft constitution that would have replaced the constitution adopted during Augusto Pinochet's dictatorship, dealing a blow to the country's youthful President Gabriel Boric.
September 5th 2022, 6:14 pm
Hawkish Truss faces credibility test with Northern Ireland, EU
France 24
Liz Truss travels to Scotland Tuesday to formalise her accession to Downing Street with Queen Elizabeth II. Hawkishness on Russia and China characterises the next British PM’s foreign policy agenda – but so does hawkishness with the EU over the Brexit deal’s Northern Ireland Protocol. Truss now faces a formidable challenge in preserving Britain’s credibility to make it a leading player in the geopolitical contests with Russia and China, all while planning to break an international agreement with its European partners.
September 5th 2022, 6:14 pm
Macron urges French to save energy, says ready to send gas to Germany
France 24
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that his country was ready to deliver gas to Germany this coming winter should Europe's gas squeeze make such a move necessary, urging French citizens to reduce their energy consumption in order to stave off rationing and cuts.
September 5th 2022, 3:10 pm
'High possibility' soldier killed Palestinian-American journalist Abu Akleh, Israeli army says
France 24
The Israeli army said Monday there was a "high possibility" that Palestinian-American reporter Shireen Abu Akleh was shot dead by an Israeli soldier who mistook her for a militant.
September 5th 2022, 11:54 am
Germany asks for 'forgiveness' 50 years after Munich Olympics attack
France 24
Germany on Monday sought "forgiveness" from families of victims in the 1972 Munich Olympics attack, admitting responsibility for a litany of failings that led to the deaths of 11 Israelis.
September 5th 2022, 11:54 am
Live: Ukraine claims gains in counter-offensive on southern front
France 24
Ukrainian forces have claimed gains in a counter-offensive against the Russian army in southern Ukraine, saying they have re-captured several areas and destroyed targets including a pontoon bridge. Meanwhile, Russia blamed Western sanctions for the complete shutdown of the Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline between Russia and Germany. Follow FRANCE 24’s liveblog for all the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+2)
September 5th 2022, 8:39 am
New PM: How Johnson loyalist Liz Truss bagged the top job in British politics
France 24
She is only the third woman in history to become British prime minister, following in the footsteps of her Conservative predecessors Margaret Thatcher and Theresa May. Who is 47-year-old Liz Truss and how did she manage to overtake her rival Rishi Sunak in the race to succeed Boris Johnson? FRANCE 24 takes a closer look at the new occupant of 10 Downing Street.
September 5th 2022, 8:39 am
Deadly suicide bomb blast outside Russian embassy in Kabul
France 24
Two Russian embassy staff in Kabul were killed when a suicide bomber detonated explosives near the entrance of the embassy, in a blast that injured 11 others, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Monday.
September 5th 2022, 8:39 am
Kenya’s Supreme Court upholds Ruto’s presidential victory over Odinga
France 24
Kenya’s Supreme Court on Monday upheld William Ruto’s victory in the August 9 presidential election, ending weeks of political uncertainty and delivering a blow to challenger Raila Odinga who had alleged fraud in the poll.
September 5th 2022, 8:39 am
Famine 'at the door’ in Somalia, UN humanitarian chief says
France 24
The UN’s humanitarian chief warned on Monday that drought-ravaged Somalia was on the brink of famine and time was running out to save lives.
September 5th 2022, 5:54 am
2016 Nice truck attack trial: IS group 'continues to exist'
France 24
France's Bastille Day is usually synonymous with joyful street parties and colourful fireworks. But six years ago in the Mediterranean city of Nice, the festivities ended in tragedy. Some 86 people were killed and more than 400 injured when an Islamic State group sympathiser rammed a truck into crowds on the promenade. On the opening day of the trial of eight people accused of having a role in that bloodshed, FRANCE 24 spoke to counter-terrorism expert Raffaello Pantucci for Perspective.
September 5th 2022, 5:54 am
Water rising 'a few feet per day’: Survivors recount Pakistan floods
France 24
More than 1,300 people have been killed in the devastating floods that have already submerged a third of Pakistan, razing villages and displacing millions of people. The worst may be yet to come as the country’s largest freshwater lake, Manchar, threatens to overflow. FRANCE 24’s Shahzaib Wahla and Sonia Ghezali met some of the people who have lost everything in what have been described as the worst floods in Pakistan’s history.
September 5th 2022, 4:05 am
Euro hits 20-year low against dollar as Russia cuts off gas to Germany
France 24
The euro sunk below $0.99 on Monday, a 20-year-low, following the announcement last week that Russia would cut off gas deliveries to Germany via the Nord Stream pipeline.
September 5th 2022, 2:54 am
British FM Liz Truss expected to be named as next prime minister
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Liz Truss is expected to be named leader of the governing Conservative Party and Britain's next prime minister on Monday, poised to take power at a time when the country faces a cost of living crisis, industrial unrest and a recession.
September 5th 2022, 12:06 am
Trial opens in France over 2016 Nice Bastille Day truck massacre
France 24
Eight suspects go on trial Monday over the July 2016 attack in the Mediterranean city of Nice, where a radical Islamist killed 86 people by driving a truck into thousands of locals and tourists celebrating France's national day.
September 4th 2022, 11:21 pm
Chileans reject sweeping new leftist constitution in referendum
France 24
Voters who rejected Chile's proposed new constitution in a referendum outnumbered supporters 62.20% versus 72.19%, according to early results on Sunday, with 72.19% of ballot boxes tallied.
September 4th 2022, 8:46 pm
Will the summer of 2022 hasten France’s efforts to fight climate change?
France 24
The summer of 2022 was a record-breaking season, marked by several heatwaves, forest fires and severe drought. These extreme weather events seem to have increased awareness of climate change among the French. But will it be followed by concrete action?
September 4th 2022, 7:42 pm
Ukrainian photojournalist wins top prize for Mariupol siege coverage
France 24
Ukrainian photojournalist Evgeniy Maloletka won the Visa d'Or, one of the profession's most prestigious prizes on Saturday, for his work during the devastating Russian siege of Mariupol.
September 4th 2022, 7:40 pm
Zelensky discusses Russia sanctions, aid with EU chief
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Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the urgent allocation of the next round of aid to Ukraine and pressed for new sanctions on Russia in a phone call with EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen on Sunday. This comes as Russian shelling hit the port city of Mykolaiv in southern Ukraine, on the weekend, damaging a medical facility, the city's mayor said. Read our blog to follow how the events of the day unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+2)
September 4th 2022, 7:40 pm
‘When I write, I exist and so does my community,’ says Rohingya poet Mayyu Ali
France 24
Mayyu Ali is one of the 700,000 or so Rohingya who had to flee Myanmar in the summer of 2017 following abuses committed by the Burmese army. Five years later, the 31-year-old poet continues to give voice to his people through his writings.
September 4th 2022, 7:38 pm
Canadian police hunt for two suspects following deadly stabbings
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Canadian police on Sunday said they were on the hunt for two suspects believed to have killed 10 people and injured at least 15 others in stabbings in the Saskatchewan province.
September 4th 2022, 7:38 pm
Gaza's Hamas executes five Palestinians, including two for 'collaboration' with Israel
France 24
The Hamas Islamist movement ruling the Gaza Strip announced on Sunday that it executed five Palestinians, including two for "collaboration" with Israel.
September 4th 2022, 7:38 pm
Chile at historic crossroads as country votes on new constitution
France 24
Chileans are set for a historic decision on Sunday: stick with a market-friendly constitution dating back to military dictator Augusto Pinochet or approve a progressive new text that promises to shake up the Andean country's political and social fabric.
September 4th 2022, 7:38 pm
Eight to stand trial over 2016 Bastille Day truck attack in Nice
France 24
Seven men and one woman will go on trial on Monday over the 2016 Bastille Day attack in the French city of Nice, in which 86 people were killed and hundreds injured by a gunman who drove a heavy truck into a crowd gathered to watch fireworks.
September 4th 2022, 7:38 pm
Germany announces €65 billion inflation relief package amid energy crisis
France 24
The German government on Sunday unveiled a new multi-billion euro plan to help households cope with soaring prices, and said it was eyeing windfall profits from energy companies to help fund the relief.
September 4th 2022, 7:38 pm
Trump calls Biden 'enemy of the state' in speech at Pennsylvania rally
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Donald Trump branded Joe Biden an "enemy of the state" Saturday as he hit back at the US president's assertion that the Republican and his supporters are undermining American democracy, and slammed last month's FBI raid of his Florida home.
September 4th 2022, 7:38 pm
Israel and Palestinian militants agree to a cease-fire in Gaza
France 24
Israel and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad militant group declared a truce late on Sunday, raising hopes of an end to the most serious flare-up on the Gaza frontier in more than a year.
August 7th 2022, 6:32 pm
US Senate passes sweeping climate, tax and health bill
France 24
The U.S. Senate on Sunday passed a sweeping $430 billion bill intended to fight climate change, lower drug prices and raise some corporate taxes, a major victory for President Joe Biden that Democrats hope will aid their chances of keeping control of Congress in this year’s elections.
August 7th 2022, 6:21 pm
Gustavo Petro sworn in as Colombia's first leftist president in historic shift
France 24
Colombia’s first leftist president was sworn into office Sunday, promising to fight inequality and heralding a turning point in the history of a country haunted by a long war between the government and guerrilla groups.
August 7th 2022, 6:19 pm
China’s 'military threat' to Taiwan 'is much more credible than it was 20 years ago'
France 24
Dozens of Chinese military aircraft and ships entered Taiwan's air defence zone from Friday to Sunday, as Beijing launched its largest-ever military exercises around the island. These manoeuvres allowed Western military experts to study the modernisation of the Chinese army.
August 7th 2022, 2:50 pm
Rescuers ‘race against clock’ to save beluga whale stranded in Seine River
France 24
Hopes of saving a malnourished beluga whale that has swum up the Seine River were receding on Sunday, as rescuers said they were in a race against the clock to find a solution.
August 7th 2022, 2:50 pm
Cuba asks for international help as deadly oil depot fire rages
France 24
A fire set off by a lightning strike at an oil storage facility raged uncontrolled in the Cuban city of Matanzas, where four explosions and flames injured 121 people and left 17 firefighters missing. Cuban authorities said a unidentified body had been found late Saturday.
August 7th 2022, 8:34 am
Live: Second caravan of cargo ships sail from Ukraine
France 24
A second caravan of ships with Ukrainian agriculture products sailed from Ukrainian Black Sea ports on Sunday, according to Ukrainian and Turkish authorities. Meanwhile, the head of the UN nuclear watchdog raised grave concerns over the shelling at the Zaporizhzhia plant, as the Ukrainian military said Russian forces had attacked dozens of front-line towns. Follow FRANCE 24's live coverage of the crisis. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).
August 7th 2022, 5:59 am
Israel kills second Islamic Jihad leader, Gaza death toll mounts
France 24
An Israeli airstrike killed a second senior commander in the Palestinian militant group Islamic Jihad, the fighters said Sunday as the death toll from violence in Gaza rose to 32, including six children, according to Palestinian health officials. As Israel pressed on with its assault, Palestinian militants retaliated with barrages of rockets fired at Israel.
August 7th 2022, 2:32 am
Ivorian President Ouattara pardons predecessor Gbagbo to boost ‘social cohesion’
France 24
Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara announced Saturday that he had pardoned his predecessor, Laurent Gbagbo, who faced a 20-year jail term for a 2018 conviction over political unrest.
August 7th 2022, 2:32 am
Chinese, Taiwanese warships play high-seas ‘cat and mouse’ ahead of end of drills
France 24
Chinese and Taiwanese warships played high-seas "cat and mouse" on Sunday, hours before the scheduled end of four days of unprecedented Chinese military exercises launched in reaction to a visit to Taiwan by the US house speaker.
August 7th 2022, 1:20 am
On Hiroshima attack anniversary, survivors share history’s lessons
France 24
Reiko Yamada was 11 years old on August 6, 1945, when the US dropped the world’s first atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima. Now 88, she is among the few survivors of the horrific attack, which killed around 140,000 people, and is determined to pass on the lessons of history. But Yamada and other survivors fear their voices are not being heard. On the 77th anniversary of the bombing, FRANCE 24 reports on the survivors of the attack.
August 6th 2022, 3:31 pm
US jury orders Alex Jones to pay $45 million more for lying about Sandy Hook massacre
France 24
A Texas jury on Friday ordered conspiracy theorist Alex Jones to pay $45.2 million in punitive damages to the parents of a child who was killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre, adding to the $4.1 million he has to pay for the suffering he put them through by claiming for years that the nation’s deadliest school shooting was a hoax.
