Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from FRANCE 24

Climate change leaves Pakistan underwater

Despite being responsible for less than 1 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, Pakistan is among the countries worst affected by extreme weather events due to climate change. This summer, it was hit by torrential rains during what the UN chief called "a monsoon on steroids". In just a few…

France 24

Ukrainian forces enter key city of Kherson in major setback for Putin

Ukraine's defence ministry said Friday its forces were taking back Kherson after Russia had occupied the city since March. The loss is a huge blow to the Kremlin due to the city's proximity to Crimea. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba earlier called Russia's withdrawal from Kherson, which it confirmed on…

France 24

US midterm elections: Democrats fare better than expected

The US midterms saw more of a pink wave than a red one as President Joe Biden's Democrats fared better than expected against the Republicans. However, the GOP still looks on track to narrowly win the House of Representatives and block much of Biden's agenda for the last two years…

France 24

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Ukrainian forces advance 7km in 24 hours in Kherson region

Ukraine retook dozens of villages in the Kherson region, after Moscow ordered one of the war's biggest retreats. According to Washington, more than 100,000 Russian soldiers have been killed or injured since the start of the conflict. Read FRANCE 24’s live blog for the latest developments. All times are Paris…

France 24

The last nomads of Anatolia: Yörük herders in Turkey struggle to keep traditions alive

Most of southern Turkey's nomadic Yörük people no longer live like their ancestors, migrating annually between valleys and mountains with their herds of goats and sheep. But a small handful of families maintain this traditional way of life, living in tents held up with wooden pillars and made of thick…

France 24

Macron announces end of anti-jihadist West Africa military operation

French President Emmanuel Macron announced Wednesday a strategic shift for its military forces deployed in the Sahel region of Western Africa which are helping several countries contain jihadist insurgencies.

France 24

US one-man show ‘Stand Up If You’re Here Tonight’ comes to Paris

Following a successful run in the United States, “Stand Up If You’re Here Tonight” has come to Paris’s Cave Café. The one-man show stars Jim Ortlieb as a man desperate for human connection in the post-pandemic era. In this piece written by John Kolvenbach, the audience is front and centre.…

France 24

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Control of US Senate may hinge on Georgia run-off election

The Georgia Senate race goes to a run-off on December 6 after neither Republican Herschel Walker nor Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock garnered more than 50 percent of the vote. Republicans were favoured to win control of the House going into the midterms but key races in both chambers remain too…

France 24

Sanctions on Russia 'are working', US deputy treasury secretary says

In an interview with FRANCE 24, US Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo discussed the sanctions imposed on Moscow in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. "The sanctions are working and that's why Russia is working so hard to evade them," he said. Adeyemo also discussed the cap on the…

France 24

After maritime border deal with Israel, Lebanon looks to capitalise on underwater oil exploration

Lebanon and Israel have signed a historic agreement demarcating a long-disputed maritime border after years of US-mediated negotiations, paving the way for Lebanon to exploit the energy resources off its coast. However, analysts point out that Lebanon lacks the infrastructure and governance for a rapid shift to becoming an oil-exporting…

France 24

Ukraine warns of Russian attacks on energy infrastructure

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned of more potential Russian attacks on his country's energy infrastructure. Read our live blog to see how all the day's events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+1).

France 24

Transatlantic ‘Route du Rhum’ sailing race delayed due to unsafe weather

The 12th edition of the transatlantic race affectionately named the Route du Rhum (the Rhum Road) has been postponed due to bad weather and hazardous sailing conditions. The race that starts in Saint Malo in France and ends in Pointe-à-Pitre in Guadeloupe — also known as the queen of transatlantic…

France 24

Five years after deadly far-right rally, US city of Charlottesville is still traumatised

It was a tragic day that became a symbol of the rise of the far right in the US during the presidency of Donald Trump. On August 12, 2017, during a rally by White supremacists in the city of Charlottesville, Virginia, a young neo-Nazi sympathiser rammed his car into a…

France 24

US midterms: Meeting voters along the Mississippi River

FRANCE 24 takes you on a journey through the American heartland, from the Midwest to the South, for a closer look at the issues that could decide the crucial November 8 midterm elections. Our reporter Fanny Allard met with Americans in cities along the Mississippi River to find out how…

France 24

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

France 24

New Orleans under threat from hurricanes, rising sea levels

Ahead of the November 8 midterms, FRANCE 24 takes you on a tour down the Mississippi River with a series of reports by Fanny Allard. For the 5th and final episode, we head to New Orleans, Louisiana, where the Mississippi river reaches the Gulf of Mexico.

France 24

Investigation: How Iran’s security forces are shooting to kill with ‘non-combat’ shotgun shells

“If you shoot at close range, you can kill.” In a rare interview, a member of Iran’s Basij paramilitary force told the FRANCE 24 Observers team that members of his unit were firing shotguns at protesters’ chests and heads, aiming to kill them. While shotguns firing special ammunition can be…

France 24

Whale watching in Gabon: Where humpbacks go to give birth

A few decades ago, humpback whales were endangered, with only 10,000 of them left. But a global push for better protection has meant that whale watching, not whale hunting, is now a thriving industry. Every summer, the mammals travel to the warm swallow waters of the Gulf of Guinea and…

France 24

Breaking down the midterms: The issues that will decide the November 8 elections

America goes to the polls next week for crucial midterm elections that could see the Democrats lose control of Congress. In this special edition, we look at why Tuesday's vote is so important. We also take a trip down the Mississippi River to talk to voters about some of the…

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

France 24

‘Just trying to cut costs’: Inflation squeezes Memphis business owners, farmers

Ahead of the November 8 midterms, FRANCE 24 takes you on a tour down the Mississippi River with a series of reports by Fanny Allard. The fourth of five episodes brings us to Memphis, Tennessee, where high inflation is forcing small business owners and farmers to reassess and alter their…

France 24

'Just irresponsible': Gun violence a big issue in Missouri ahead of midterms

Ahead of the November 8 midterms, FRANCE 24 takes you on a tour down the Mississippi River with a series of reports by Fanny Allard. The third of five episodes brings us to Missouri, which has some of the weakest gun laws and one of the highest gun violence rates…

France 24

China's Yanjin, 'narrowest city in the world', courts tourists

Yanjin, a city built along the Yangtze river in southern China, is the narrowest in the world: just 30 metres wide in some places. But despite growth being constrained by the area's stunning geography, residents have managed to turn this former mountain trading hub into a bustling metropolis of some…

France 24

France hosts national tribute ceremony for artist Pierre Soulages

One week after his death aged 102, a national tribute was in honour of French painter Pierre Soulages in the Louvre on Wednesday, presided over by President Emmanuel Macron.

France 24

Short on equipment, high on morale: FRANCE 24 reports from recaptured town in Ukraine

The small village of Vysokopillya in southern Ukraine was quick to fall into Russian hands when Moscow invaded on February 24. But in September – after six months of Russian occupation – it was recaptured by Ukrainian forces, who have now set up camp there. FRANCE 24’s Gulliver Cragg reports…

France 24

‘Just hell’: New book shines light on migrant deaths ahead of Qatar World Cup

Less than three weeks before the tournament kicks off, the Qatar World Cup remains shrouded in controversy – largely due to the deaths of migrants constructing the stadiums under dreadful conditions. FRANCE 24 spoke to the co-author of a new book detailing their plight.

France 24

Hundreds take to streets in DR Congo for anti-Rwanda protests

Hundreds of people descended on the streets of the Democratic Republic of Congo's city of Goma on Monday, chanting for weapons to fight Rwanda, as M23 rebels continued their advance on the North Kivu province. The protesters accuse its smaller neighbour of actively backing the militia, and on the weekend,…

1 … 54 55 56 57

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

House of Representatives

1,326 stories

Amnesty International

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.