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End of FCAS 'flagship project' marks setback for Franco-German cooperation and European defence

François Picard is pleased to welcome Ulrike Franke, senior policy fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations. According to Franke, the demise of the Franco-German FCAS fighter jet project was "not a surprise to anybody". While acknowledging that Dassault was often perceived as "quite difficult to deal with," she…

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French women's football team defeat Ireland, qualify for 2027 World Cup

The French women's football team have secured their place at the 2027 World Cup with a 1-0 win over Ireland. They will be competing in their fifth consecutive World Cup.

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US, Iran exchange air strikes after Trump accuses Tehran of downing army helicopter

The US military said on Tuesday it carried out strikes on Iran after an Army helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, an incident President Donald Trump blamed on Tehran. Iran denied responsibility and vowed to respond. Washington called the attacks a “proportional response", while Iranian media reported explosions on…

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US renews attacks on Iran, vows to hit 'hard'

The United States on Wednesday renewed attacks against Iran, with President Donald Trump vowing to "hit them hard" after negotiations on ending the more than three-month war floundered. US forces began launching additional self-defense strikes ... against multiple targets in Iran at the Commander in Chief's direction.The strikes are in…

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Pope blesses Barcelona's Sagrada Familia’s Jesus Christ tower

Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday blessed the Sagrada Familia's soaring central Jesus Christ tower in Barcelona and celebrated Mass inside what is now the world's tallest church. The pope's visit during a week-long trip to Spain coincided with the 100th anniversary of architect Antoni Gaudi's death.

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US Congress approves $70 billion bill to fund Trump’s immigration crackdown

The US Congress on Tuesday passed a $70 billion funding bill for President Donald Trump's immigration agenda, sending the measure to the White House after months of partisan debate. The legislation allocates $38 billion for ICE, $26 billion for Border Patrol and $5 billion for contingency costs through fiscal 2029.

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Pope warns of growing mental health crisis, domestic violence at Barcelona vigil

Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday urged greater attention to mental health after hearing emotional testimonies from young people at a prayer vigil in Barcelona, including a woman who described surviving a suicide attempt. He called on public health systems to address the "invisible and widespread malaise" of depression and warned…

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Striking teachers bring Mexico City to a standstill ahead of World Cup

Thousands of demonstrators blocked a major avenue leading to Mexico City's Azteca Stadium on Tuesday, days before the 2026 World Cup opens at the venue, as teacher-led protests disrupted the capital. The demonstration, organised by a dissident faction of the CNTE teachers' union, followed a week of unrest that President…

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US to complete Trump's long-promised Mexico border wall by late 2027

The United States expects to complete construction of President Donald Trump's long-promised southern border wall by late 2027, Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott said on Tuesday. Speaking at an event in Washington, Scott said the reinforced barrier would extend along most of the US-Mexico border, with limited exceptions…

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Kenya: One dead in protest against US Ebola quarantine centre

In tonight's programme: Violence flares in Kenya, leaving at least one person dead, as police confront protesters over an Ebola quarantine centre planned for US citizens. Also, there's outrage over the US ban on referee Omar Artan, who was set to make history as the first Somali to officiate at…

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Did Emmanuel Macron ban the Russian flag from the French Open? No

This weekend saw the French Open wrap up with Russia's Mirra Andreeva winning the women's final. There has since been a lot of speculation as to why her country's flag was not allowed at the trophy ceremony. Some people online are that claiming French President Emmanuel Macron is responsible, but…

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Xi meeting 'was a success for Kim Jong Un', expert says

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Monte Francis, Edward Howell, Lecturer in International Relations at the University of Oxford, says that this week's China-North Korea summit was a success for Kim Jong Un "because no mention of North Korea's nuclear programme or denuclearisation took place", adding that "it shows that China, just…

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EU orders Meta to reopen WhatsApp to rival AI assistants

The EU has ordered Meta to grant rival AI chatbots free access to its WhatsApp platform within five working days, while it completes its antitrust investigation into the company. Meta says it will appeal, accusing the EU of "regulatory overreach". Meanwhile, Brussels hits back at Apple after the iPhone maker…

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Unbreakable Kim? China's Xi visits Russia-backed North Korean leader

It takes convincing these days to get China's leader to go abroad. Xi Jinping has just wrapped up what was only his first foreign visit of 2026. Why Pyongyang? It's hard to deduce from official readouts of that two-day state visit to neighbouring North Korea. Was it politeness after a…

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Olise hat-trick rounds off France’s World Cup preparations, sends ominous warning

Michael Olise's dazzling hat-trick for France in their final World Cup warm-up sends an ominous warning to rivals of Les Bleus, adding further firepower to a formidable attack that already includes the likes of Kylian Mbappé, Désiré Doué and the current Ballon d'Or holder, Ousmane Dembélé.

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Belfast protesters set vehicles on fire, block roads over brutal street stabbing

Protesters on Tuesday set vehicles on fire and blocked several central roads in the Northern Ireland city of Belfast after police charged a Sudanese national suspected of violently stabbing another man in the street the night before. The attack was caught on video and prompted far-right figures to call for…

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Dozens of Afghan men protest govt crackdown on women, police accused of ‘firing shots’

Dozens of men on Tuesday took to the streets of the western Afghan city of Herat to protest the multiple arrests of women in recent days. The women were detained by the morality police for not properly adhering to the Taliban-ordered dress code, which requires them to fully cover themselves…

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100 years after Gaudí's death, the Sagrada Família rises

One hundred years after his death, Antoni Gaudí remains one of the world's most influential architects and the creator of Barcelona's most iconic landmarks. In this special edition of arts24, Eve Jackson travels to the Catalan capital to explore the extraordinary legacy of the visionary behind the Sagrada Família, Park…

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World Cup tickets for Iran fans revoked days before tournament, says country's federation

Iran's allocation of fan tickets for the group stage of the World Cup has been revoked just days before the start of the tournament, the country's football federation said Tuesday, in the latest controversy surrounding the Iranian squad as it prepares to play its group matches on US soil.

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French breakfasts: Bye-bye baguette, hello peanut butter?

What do French people really eat in the morning? In this edition of Entre Nous, and to celebrate France’s breakfast day, or Journée nationale du petit-déjeuner, we take a look at the nation's changing breakfast habits. We dive into what is eaten most, how baguettes are becoming less popular, and…

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'We must do more in terms of cancer prevention,' leading oncologist says

One of the world's leading cancer specialists has spoken to FRANCE 24 about how people need more support to modify their habits to help prevent cancer. Professor Antoine Italiano is just back in France after attending the world's largest cancer conference in Chicago. He told us about new detections and…

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French ministers discuss measures to better deal with child abuse cases

Amid public outrage growing over the kidnapping and murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna, French ministers have held an emergency meeting to discuss measures aimed at better dealing with sexual offenders and child abuse cases. FRANCE 24's James André is at prime minister's residence, and tells us more.

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France bans Israel’s finance minister, slams him for promoting ‘recolonisation’ of Gaza

France on Tuesday banned Israel’s Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich from entry, slamming the far-right politician’s calls for the annexation of the occupied West Bank, new settlements in the area and the “recolonisation” of Gaza. Smotrich was among dozens of Israelis who were slapped with sanctions by France, Britain, Canada, Australia,…

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Why Zelensky asked Russian oligarch Abramovich to test Putin’s appetite for talks

Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed reports that he asked Roman Abramovich to pass on an offer of direct talks to Vladimir Putin. A Russian oligarch loyal to the Kremlin may be a surprise choice of messenger for Kyiv, but the former Chelsea owner has a history of acting as go-between…

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Extreme heatwaves: Indians struggle and suffer from water shortages

In late April, 98 of the world's 100 hottest cities were located in India. From mid-April to May 2026, daily maximum temperatures exceeded 46°C across large parts of the country. During extreme heat, lack of access to cooling can mean the difference between life and death in the world's most…

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