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Church attack will weigh 'terribly' on Gaza's Catholic community
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on July 17 said Israel “deeply regrets” the loss of life in a mistaken strike that…
Taipei holds annual air raid drill to prepare for Chinese attack
Taipei came to a brief standstill on July 17 when air raid sirens forced people off the streets and into…
UK lowers voting age from 18 to 16 in historic electoral reform
The UK’s Labour Party on July 17 passed a landmark electoral reform, aligning with Scotland and Wales in lowering the…
Syria accuses Israel of trying to destabilise country through airstrikes
Syria has accused Israel of attempting to destabilise the country through a series of airstrikes, as tensions escalate in the…
US House passes landmark crypto bills in boost to Trump's deregulation objectives
The US House of Representatives on Thursday passed three landmark cryptocurrency bills, fulfilling the Trump administration’s commitment to the once-controversial…
Trump threatens lawsuit over Epstein letter, orders release of grand jury transcripts
The controversy over President Donald Trump’s handling of records from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation entered a new dimension Thursday as…
Tomorrowland festival begins days after fire destroyed main stage
The world’s largest electronic music festival, Tomorrowland, opened in Belgium on July 17, days after a fire destroyed its main…
EU agrees 'unprecedented' round of sanctions targeting Russia's oil exports
EU countries on Friday signed off on a new package of sanctions on Russia over the war in Ukraine, including…
Syrian forces prepare to redeploy to Sweida after renewed Druze-Bedouin clashes
Syrian security forces are preparing to redeploy to the Druze-majority Sweida city to quell fighting with Bedouin tribes, a Syrian interior ministry…
Kill Russian soldiers, win points: Is Ukraine's new drone scheme gamifying war?
Paul Adams Diplomatic correspondent in Kyiv BBC/Xavier Vanpevenaege Ukrainian soldiers can trade videos of confirmed kills for points, which they…
North Korea bans foreign tourists to newly opened beach resort
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea is banning the entry of foreign tourists to a recently opened mega beach resort,…
Tour de France: Pogacar’s Solo Masterclass Seals Stage 12 Victory
Tadej Pogacar delivered a stunning solo performance on Thursday to win Stage 12 of the Tour de France at Hautacam.…
Hong Kong's new prison rules may curb lawyer and chaplain visits on national security grounds
HONG KONG — Hong Kong tightened prison rules, allowing authorities to restrict visits, including those by certain lawyers and religious…
Sudan's civil war, by the numbers
CAIRO — Over two years have passed since Sudan plunged into a civil war that has caused what aid organizations…
Syria's Druze find bodies in the streets while searching for loved ones after clashes
JARAMANA, Syria — A Syrian Druze woman living in the United Arab Emirates frantically tried to keep in touch with…
Syria's Druze find bodies in the streets while searching for loved ones after days of clashes
JARAMANA, Syria — A Syrian Druze woman living in the United Arab Emirates frantically tried to keep in touch with…
French mural of Statue of Liberty covering her eyes in shame angers Trump supporters
As statements go, it’s a big one. A towering mural in France of the Statue of Liberty covering her eyes…
UK lowers voting age to 16 in historic electoral reform
The UK’s Labour Party on Thursday passed a landmark electoral reform, aligning with Scotland and Wales in lowering the voting…
Watch: Why is Donald Trump asking Coca-Cola to change its recipe?
US president Donald Trump has said Coca-Cola has agreed to change its recipe. Trump wants corn syrup to be replaced…
A furious Chinese internet takes on privilege
Getty Images Nashi joins a growing list of people facing intense scrutiny in China over their privilege This was supposed…
Almost 600 killed in south Syria violence, monitoring group says
Reuters The fighting was sparked by a dispute between the Bedouin and Druze communities A monitoring group says 594 people…
'Reserved in the womb' and sold for £500: Police bust baby trafficking ring
Indonesian police have uncovered an international baby trafficking syndicate which has allegedly sold at least 25 infants to buyers in…
Man who jumped from edge of space dies paragliding
Ottilie Mitchell & Hollie Cole BBC News Getty Images Felix Baumgartner, who once broke the world record for the highest…
White House says Trump diagnosed with vein condition after questions about bruises
Bernd Debusmann Jr BBC News, White House Kwasi Gyamfi Asiedu BBC News, Washington DC Watch: White House says Trump has…
Relentless immigration raids are changing California's way of life
Regan Morris BBC News, Los Angeles Getty Images Protesters film federal officers in Southern California’s farm country When immigration agents…
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to end in May 2026
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will end in May 2026, the CBS television network announced in a surprise statement…
Germany's Merz tells BBC Europe was free-riding on US
Paul Kirby Europe digital editor Jeff Overs/BBC Friedrich Merz has met President Donald Trump three times since becoming chancellor in…
Watch: Police evacuate residents as wildfires rage in Spain
The Spanish Civil Guard has led evacuation efforts as wildfires burn in the Toledo region. Dozens of people were told…
Trump orders officials to 'produce' more Epstein documents after mounting pressure
US President Donald Trump says he’s ordered the justice department to produce some additional documents related to sex offender Jeffrey…
Kill Russians, win points: Is Ukraine's new drone scheme gamifying war?
Paul Adams Diplomatic correspondent in Kyiv BBC/Xavier Vanpevenaege Ukrainian soldiers can trade videos of confirmed kills for points, which they…
Trump lashes out at MAGA base as Epstein row escalates
President Donald Trump is lashing out at his own supporters, accusing them of being duped by Democrats, as he tries…
Canadian man charged with hijacking that caused security scare at Vancouver airport
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — A Canadian man has been charged with hijacking a small plane after he caused a security…
Chinese university expels female student after relationship with a foreigner
A Chinese university announced the expulsion of a female student for “damaging national dignity” after she was accused of “improper…
Church attack will hit Gaza's Catholic community 'terribly'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday said Israel “deeply regrets” the loss of life in a mistaken strike that hit…
Does sunscreen increase the risk of skin cancer? Here's the science
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Almost 600 killed in Syria clashes, presidency alleges ceasefire violation
Syrian troops on Thursday pulled out of the Druze heartland of Sweida on the orders of the Islamist-led government, following…
Europeans warn Iran of UN sanctions if no progress on nuclear deal
Top European diplomats told their Iranian counterpart on Thursday they were determined to reactivate UN sanctions if Tehran does not…
Death toll from Syria clashes rises to 594 after days of sectarian violence
At least 594 people have been killed in southern Syria‘s Sweida province, a war monitor said Thursday, giving an updated…
Taipei holds air raid drill to prepare for Chinese attack
Taipei came to a brief standstill on Thursday when air raid sirens forced people off the streets and into underground…
5 immigrants deported by US held in solitary confinement
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Five immigrants deported by the United States to the small southern African nation of Eswatini…
Austrian space diver Baumgartner dies in paragliding accident in Italy
Extreme athlete Felix Baumgartner, the first skydiver to fall faster than the speed of sound during a 24-mile leap through…
Israel says it regrets deadly strike on Catholic Church in Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said his country “deeply regrets that a stray ammunition” hit Gaza’s only Catholic Church,…
Brazil's congress passes bill to overhaul environmental regulations
RIO DE JANEIRO — A bill to overhaul environmental regulations in Brazil was passed by the country’s lower house Thursday,…
Israel regrets deadly strike on Catholic Church in Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said his country “deeply regrets that a stray ammunition” hit Gaza’s only Catholic Church,…
Citizen Kane sled saved from destruction sells for nearly $15m
A prop central to the celebrated opening scene of Citizen Kane – widely regarded as one of the best films…
Low turnout in Togo municipal elections seen as test for the country's president
Togolese voters have voted in municipal elections, seen as a test for the country’s leader Faure Gnassingbé, who has faced…
An uncontrolled wildfire sends a cloud of smoke over Spain's capital
MADRID — An uncontrolled wildfire burned outside Madrid on Thursday, sending a giant cloud of smoke over the Spanish capital.…
School bus crash in southwest England leaves 1 student dead, 2 seriously injured
LONDON — A bus carrying middle school children ran off a road down a steep embankment in southwest England and…
Death toll from south Syria violence rises to 594: monitor
At least 594 people have been killed in southern Syria’s Sweida province, a war monitor said Thursday. 300 Druze are among…
Syrian Bedouin fighters mount new offensive in Sweida against Druze fighters despite truce
Syrian Bedouin fighters launched a new offensive in Syria’s Sweida province against Druze fighters, a Bedouin military commander told Reuters…
Trump diagnosed with 'benign' vein issue causing leg swelling, White House says
US President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with a chronic but benign vein condition after seeking medical examination for swollen…
British spies and SAS named in Afghan data breach
The identities of more than 100 British officials, including members of the special forces and MI6, were compromised in a…
US Senate approves $9bn in cuts to public broadcasting and foreign aid
Business © france24 Issued on: 17/07/2025 – 19:24 From the show Senate Republicans have voted to cut $9 billion from…
Tomorrowland organisers plan to build new stage after fire destroys original
Fire engulfs main stage of Tomorrowland music festival Tomorrowland festival in Belgium plans to build a new main stage in…
El Salvador's top human rights group flees President Bukele's ongoing crackdown on dissent
MEXICO CITY — El Salvador’s top human rights organization, Cristosal, announced Thursday it is leaving the country because of mounting…
Burkina Faso military rulers scrap electoral commission, taking control of future polls
Reuters Capt Ibrahim Traoré seized power three years ago amid concerns about the failure to quell jihadist violence Burkina Faso’s…
Wig ban only lasts a day in Senegal theatre after backlash
A sudden and swiftly reversed ban on wigs, hair extensions, and skin-lightening products at an iconic theatre in Senegal’s capital,…
South Sudan's main opposition party rejects president's call for dialogue to avoid civil war
JUBA, South Sudan — JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — South Sudan ’s main opposition party on Thursday dismissed a presidential…
New PM and US ambassador: What we know about Ukraine's government reshuffle
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has completed a major government reshuffle, replacing his prime minister and defence minister and nominating a…
5 suspects in killing of UC Berkeley professor appear in Greek court
ATHENS, Greece — Five suspects implicated in the killing of a University of California, Berkeley professor appeared in court in…
Russia says captured villages in three separate Ukrainian regions
Russia said Thursday it had captured Ukrainian villages in three separate areas of the front line, expanding its summer offensive…
Brazil: Whales make waves in Rio de Janeiro
The Brazilian seaside city of Rio de Janeiro is known for its famous Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, but every July,…
France ends military presence in Senegal
France will formally hand over its last military bases in Senegal on Thursday, ending a 65-year presence in the country.…
New ceasefire holds in Syria’s Sweida
Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Thursday pledged justice after deadly clashes in the Druze-majority city of Sweida, vowing those…
Who are the Druze, and why are they at the heart of Syria-Israel tensions?
Violence in Syria pitting the Islamist-led government against members of the Druze community has put a spotlight on the small…
Pope expresses sadness after Israeli strike on Gaza church kills three
Several people have been injured at the Holy Family Church in Gaza City, with some unconfirmed reports that it was…
Iraq's shopping centre fire leaves 61 dead, many missing
A fire that tore through a five-storey shopping centre in the eastern Iraqi city of Kut has left at least…
At least 4 dead and 1,300 evacuated after heavy rain in South Korea
SEOUL, South Korea — Two days of heavy downpours in South Korea have killed at least four people and forced…
A new mural in France shows the Statue of Liberty covering her eyes in a swipe at Trump
ROUBAIX, France — As statements go, it’s a big one. A towering mural in France of the Statue of Liberty…
Puerto Rico bans hormone therapy and gender surgery for transgender youth
Puerto Rico’s governor has signed a bill that prohibits hormone therapy or gender-affirming surgeries for transgender youth, a move that…
More than 60 people killed as fire breaks out in newly opened Iraq mall
A fire tore through a newly opened shopping mall in the eastern Iraqi city of Kut overnight, killing more than…
Lebanese militant Abdallah to be free after 40 years in prison
A French court on Thursday ruled in favour of the release of Georges Ibrahim Abdallah, a pro-Palestinian Lebanese militant jailed…
Lebanese Abdallah held since 1984 for US, Israeli diplomat murders
A French court on Thursday ruled in favour of the release of Georges Ibrahim Abdallah, a pro-Palestinian Lebanese militant jailed…
Plans for direct train to Berlin in new UK-Germany treaty
The UK and Germany have agreed a plan to create a new, direct rail link between London and Berlin as…
How influencers are getting clicks by sharing AI-generated, fake images of the Holocaust
Social media users have been circulating an image since early July that they say is a photo of a prisoner…
Ukraine launches major drone attack on Russian bombers
Russia said on Thursday that it had intercepted 126 Ukrainian drones in an attack that killed one person and injured…
Nobel laureate Serge Haroche on the importance of being 'curious' for future scientific discoveries
Serge Haroche won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2012 along with American physicist David Wineland for their work on studying…
New ceasefire agreement holds in Syria’s Sweida
What began as a local dispute over the weekend between Druze and Bedouin communities in southern Syria escalated on Wednesday…
'If you pay, you should have a say': UK to lower voting age to 16
The British government said on Thursday it planned to give 16- and 17-year-olds the right to vote in all UK…
Strike on Gaza's only Catholic church injures several people
A strike on Gaza’s only Catholic church injured several people on Thursday, the territory’s civil defence agency and the Latin…
Al-Sharaa vows to protect Druze rights in Syria’s Sweida
Syria has accused Israel of sowing chaos following its airstrikes on the Druze-majority province of Sweida where violent clashes have…
At least 22 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza, two at church linked to late pope
Israeli forces killed at least 22 people in attacks in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, including two people who died in a…
Syria's al-Sharaa vows justice after deadly Druze clashes
Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Thursday pledged justice after deadly clashes in the Druze-majority city of Sweida, vowing those…
Sirens and evacuations as Taipei rehearses to counter China invasion threat
Tessa Wong BBC News, Asia Digital Reporter Getty Images Volunteers rehearsed taking cover in a supermarket basement in an air…
France hands back last military bases in Senegal, ending 65-year troop presence
France formally handed back on Thursday its last military bases in Senegal, leaving the French army with no permanent camps in…
Teacher stabbed at Dutch elementary school music show; 3 suspects arrested
A teacher was stabbed during a school musical performance in Alblasserdam, Netherlands, on Wednesday night THE HAGUE, Netherlands — A…
Zelenskyy shakes up Ukrainian Cabinet, appointing a new prime minister
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine’s economy minister and the key negotiator in the mineral deal with the U.S, Yuliia Svyrydenko, was…
Heavy monsoon rains in Pakistan kill 54 people in 24 hours
ISLAMABAD — Heavy monsoon rains killed at least 54 people in eastern Pakistan in 24 hours, bringing the total rain-related…
Britain will lower its voting age to 16 in a bid to strengthen democracy
LONDON — Britain will lower the voting age from 18 to 16 before the next national election as part of…
Tomorrowland organisers say festival will go ahead after fire destroys main stage
Fire engulfs main stage of Tomorrowland music festival Tens of thousands of campers have arrived at Tomorrowland in Belgium, a…
Several injured after Gaza church struck, patriarchate says
Several people have been injured at the Holy Family Church in Gaza City, with some unconfirmed reports that it was…
Ariana Grande says she's not abandoning music for film
Ariana Grande says she has no plans to abandon her music career after announcing she was working on another film…
France handed back last military bases in Senegal, ending 65-year troop presence
France will on Thursday formally hand back its last military bases in Senegal, leaving the French army with no permanent…
Paris Summer Festival celebrates 35 years with artistic revival
Here in Paris, the city’s summer festival is well underway. Marking its 35th anniversary, the event features around 30 artistic…
France returns military base to Senegal marking the end of its presence in West Africa
France will formally hand over its last military bases in Senegal on Thursday, ending a 65-year presence in the country.…
French voice actors feel threatened by AI as machines risk shaping entertainment industry
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Why the Jeffrey Epstein case is an obsession for the MAGA world
Donald Trump may have called the Jeffrey Epstein case “pretty boring stuff,” but for many of his followers it has…
Syrian leader vows justice after deadly clashes in Syria's Druze-majority Sweida
FRANCE 24’s Philipe Turle on the latest developments in Syria’s Druze-majority Sweida.source
French court orders release of Lebanese activist Georges Abdallah after 40 years in prison
A French appeals court Thursday ordered the release of pro-Palestinian Lebanese militant Georges Ibrahim Abdallah, who has been imprisoned for…
Syrian leader Al-Sharaa condemns Israeli attacks and says protecting Druze citizens a “priority”
FRANCE 24’s Philipe Turle on the latest developments in Syria’s Druze-majority Sweida.source
"We are eating sand instead of bread," says 12-year-old Palestinian boy amid starvation
Finding food in Gaza is a deadly endeavor for dozens of Palestinians each day. But those who do survive the…
Report: European missile group MBDA selling parts for bombs that killed children in Gaza
PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, July 17: A photo report from The New York Times documents the mass forced exodus of Afghans…
Russia attacks Ukraine with hundreds of drones, energy infrastructure hit
Russia launched a massive barrage of more than 600 drones and missiles in an overnight attack Saturday on western Ukraine,…
Syria accuses Israel of sowing chaos in Druze-majority Sweida
Syria has accused Israel of sowing chaos following its airstrikes on the Druze-majority province of Sweida where violent clashes have…
🌟The Bright Side: Underwater dig reveals Europe’s 'oldest' lake settlement
Archaeologists working on the shores of Ohrid Lake in Albania are convinced they have uncovered the oldest human settlement built…
Trump says firing Powell 'unlikely' after escalating attacks on Fed Chair
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60 dead after fire tears through Iraqi shopping centre, officials say
A fire that tore through a shopping centre in the Iraqi city of Kut has left at least 60 dead,…
World reacts to Israeli attacks on Syria’s Damascus
Israel has faced international condemnation over its three days of airstrikes in Syria. The European Union and the United Nations…
Trump criticizes ‘weaklings’ who dismiss Epstein claims amid growing GOP pressure
President Donald Trump is calling some of his former supporters “weaklings” for buying into what he describes as Democratic “bullshit”…
60 dead in Iraqi shopping centre fire, officials say
A fire that tore through a shopping centre in the Iraqi city of Kut has left at least 60 dead,…
Was Trump erased from Chelsea's celebratory photos at FIFA Club World Cup?
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Risky strategy for Trump as he escalates Epstein row with loyal supporters
Watch: Trump calls out “stupid Republicans” in Jeffrey Epstein files saga As Donald Trump continues to be dogged by questions…
As other Europeans revolt, how has France avoided protests against over-tourism?
Across parts of southern Europe, summer protests against over-tourism have become an annual fixture. In almost 20 cities across Spain,…
France to hand over last military bases in Senegal, ending 65-year troop presence
France will on Thursday formally hand back its last military bases in Senegal, leaving the French army with no permanent…
Syria leader vows to protect Druze after sectarian violence prompts Israeli strikes
Syria’s interim president has said it is his “priority” to protect the country’s Druze citizens, after Israel vowed to destroy…
Prosecutor in Diddy and Epstein cases fired by US justice department
Kwasi Gyamfi Asiedu BBC News, Washington DC Reuters Maurene Comey worked at the US attorney’s office for the Southern District…
Deadly fire rips through shopping centre in Iraq
A fire that tore through a shopping centre in the Iraqi city of Kut has left dozens dead and injured,…
Mexico City plans to tackle gentrification after protests against mass tourism
MEXICO CITY — The Mexico City government on Wednesday announced a preliminary plan to deal with gentrification, a week after…
Second ultra-Orthodox party quits Israeli government over army exemptions
Israeli government members from the ultra-Orthodox Jewish party Shas announced on Wednesday their resignation, protesting the ruling coalition’s failure to pass a…
‘We are keen on accountability’: Syria's al-Sharaa vows justice after deadly Druze clashes
Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa vowed Thursday that those behind violence against the Druze minority would be held accountable after…
EU proposes 'most ambitious ever' budget of two trillion euros
The European Union executive on Wednesday proposed a two-trillion-euro long-term budget focused on tackling overseas competition and Russian aggression, but it was…
Leaders of the UK and Germany to sign a treaty on defense, trade and migration
LONDON — LONDON (AP) — U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz are set to sign a…
South Korea's top court upholds acquittal of Samsung's Lee over contentious 2015 merger
South Korea’s top court has upheld the acquittal of Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong on financial criminal charges, ending years…
Samsung boss cleared of fraud by South Korea's top court
Samsung boss Lee Jae-yong has been cleared by South Korea’s top court of fraud charges, concluding a years-long legal battle…
EU proposes 'most ambitious' two trillion euros budget, Germany rejects plan
The European Union executive on Wednesday proposed a two-trillion-euro long-term budget focused on tackling overseas competition and Russian aggression, but it was…
Volcano erupts in Iceland spewing lava from the ground
A volcano has erupted in Iceland spewing out streams of bright yellow and orange lava – the latest in a…
Fire engulfs main stage of Tomorrowland festival days before opening
A fire has destroyed the main stage at Tomorrowland festival in Belgium, just two days before the event was set…
Prosecutor in Diddy and Epstein cases fired by justice department
The US Department of Justice has fired a veteran federal prosecutor who worked on the cases against sex offender Jeffrey…
Watch: 'She took me back' – Obamas joke about divorce rumours
Former US President Barack Obama made a surprise appearance on the IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson podcast and…
Who are the Druze and why is Israel attacking Syria?
Tess Mallinder Heron BBC Monitoring Getty Images A fresh wave of deadly sectarian violence has rocked Syria, putting into focus…
Trump says Coca-Cola agreed to switch to real cane sugar in US
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Coca-Cola has agreed to use real cane sugar in its flagship soft drink in the US…
Germany to tighten people-smuggling law as chancellor visits UK
Germany is set to tighten its laws to crack down on gangs smuggling migrants to the UK by the end…
Mystery surrounds Russian mum and children found in Indian cave
Imran Qureshi BBC Hindi, Bengaluru Karnataka police Kutina has defended her lifestyle saying she and her children were happy living…
Ramaphosa struggles to mend fences with Trump
Getty Images The Trump administration is treating South Africa almost like a pariah, blacklisting its envoys, refusing to send top-level…
Two dead and many injured in Russian strike on Ukrainian shopping centre
At least two people have been killed and a further 27 injured following a Russian air strike on a shopping…
Ultra-Orthodox party quits Israeli government over army exemptions
Israeli government members from the ultra-Orthodox Jewish party Shas announced on Wednesday their resignation, protesting the ruling coalition’s failure to pass a…
Trump erased from Chelsea's celebratory photos at FIFA Club World Cup?
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'What Israel is doing is a clear signal to Damascus against consolidating power in the South'
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Syria withdraws army from Sweida after Israel bombs Damascus
Syria announced that its army had begun to withdraw from violence-hit Sweida on Wednesday, following a wave of Israeli strikes on…
Watch: How a day of bombing unfolded in Damascus
On Wednesday, Israel intensified its airstrikes on Syria, including near the presidential palace and on the defence ministry headquarters in…
Largest Mars rock ever found on Earth sells for $4.3m at auction
An “unbelievably rare” piece of Mars – the largest ever found on Earth – has sold for $4.3m (£3.2m) at…
'It's just better!' Trump says Coca-Cola to change key US ingredient
President Donald Trump says Coca-Cola has agreed to use real cane sugar in its drinks sold in the US. Coca-Cola…
US says 'specific steps' agreed to end Syria violence after Israeli strikes hit Damascus
Reuters Syria’s defence ministry headquarters in central Damascus was hit by Israeli strikes Israel’s military struck the Syrian defence ministry…
'It's just better!' Trump says Coca-Cola will change key US ingredient
President Donald Trump says Coca-Cola has agreed to use real cane sugar in its drinks sold in the US. Coca-Cola…
'It's just better!' Trump says Coca-Cola will use cane sugar in US drinks
President Donald Trump says Coca-Cola has agreed to use real cane sugar in its drinks sold in the US. Coca-Cola…
Indigenous Wampis are ambushed in Peru after government backs out of anti-mining joint patrol
BOGOTA, Colombia — An attack by armed assailants on a patrol of a mission by the Indigenous Wampis guards last…
Fire engulfs main stage of Belgium's Tomorrowland music festival ahead of Friday start
BRUSSELS — A huge fire on Wednesday at Belgium’s Tomorrowland music festival site has “severely damaged” the main stage two…
Prince Harry retraces Diana's footsteps by walking through a land mine field in Angola for charity
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Prince Harry followed in his late mother’s footsteps on…
Trump's Epstein strategy could pit him against loyal supporters
As Donald Trump continues to be dogged by questions about his administration’s handling of possible files related to deceased sex…
Thousands of Haitians mark annual pilgrimage far from a sacred waterfall surrounded by gangs
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — The massive crowd that would gather once a year at a revered waterfall in central Haiti where…
Scandalous" : Angry French react to PM’s idea to cut holidays
🇫🇷 Prime Minister François Bayrou has proposed scrapping two public holidays, Easter Monday and May 8th, as part of efforts…
Israeli air strikes on Damascus hit Syrian army headquarters and near presidential palace
Israel launched a series of air strikes Wednesday in the heart of Damascus, part of a campaign that it said is…
‘Easy Money, Heavy Cost’: Israeli campaign warns citizens against spying for Iran
Israel launched a national advertising campaign on Wednesday urging its citizens to resist the lure of spying for Iran, warning…
In cosmic first, scientists see planets take shape around a star to form solar system
Astronomers have discovered the earliest seeds of rocky planets forming in the gas around a baby sun-like star, providing a…
US deports five migrants convicted of crimes to Eswatini
As part of a Trump-era crackdown on undocumented criminals, a plane carrying convicted rapists and child molesters deported from the…
Canada's PM wants to fast-track 'nation building' – but can he?
Jeronimo Kataquapit, a member of Ontario’s Attawapiskat First Nation, is camped outside The Ring of Fire, a mineral-rich region located…
Fire engulfs main stage of Tomorrowland festival, two days before opening
A fire has destroyed the main stage at Tomorrowland festival in Belgium, just two days before the event was due…
Inside India's ignored conflict: where is Manipur's path to reconciliation?
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Another key ally quits Netanyahu's governing coalition in a major blow to Israel's leader
Israeli government members from the ultra-Orthodox Jewish party Shas announced on Wednesday their resignation, protesting the ruling coalition’s failure to…
12-year-old Gaza boy who ate sand in viral video talks about the hunger his family faces
Finding food in Gaza is a deadly endeavor for dozens of Palestinians each day. But those who do survive the…
Israel launches heavy airstrikes in Damascus, vowing to protect Druze
Israel launched powerful airstrikes in Damascus on Wednesday, blowing up part of the defence ministry and hitting near the presidential…
EU proposes 100-bn-euro fund for Ukraine alongside 2028-2034 budget
The European Commission on Wednesday proposed establishing a fund of up to 100 billion euros ($115 billion) to support war-torn…
What to know about the African kingdom of Eswatini where the US sent 5 deportees
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — The United States has deported five immigrants from Vietnam, Jamaica, Cuba, Yemen and Laos to…
EU chief unveils new $2.3 trillion budget. Lawmakers say the math doesn't 'add up'
BRUSSELS — The European Union needs a new budget that would allow it to respond to crises like Russia’s war…
New PM and US ambassador: What we know of Ukraine's government reshuffle
Following weeks of rumours, President Volodymyr Zelensky this week unveiled a government reshuffle, replacing his prime minister and defence minister…
Europol-coordinated operation takes down pro-Russian hacking group
EU anti-crime bodies Europol and Eurojust said Wednesday they had coordinated an international operation to dismantle a pro-Russian hacking group…
'Sparring in space' – BBC gains rare access to US base tracking global missile strikes
Jonathan Beale Defence correspondent Reporting fromBuckley Space Force Base, Colorado Watch: US Space Force Guardians spring into action during training…
Israeli air strikes on Damascus hit Syrian army headquarters, near presidential palace
Israel launched a series of air strikes Wednesday in the heart of Damascus, part of a campaign that it said is…
Trump says he discussed firing Fed chair but 'highly unlikely' he will
Trump on firing Powell: ‘We’re not planning on doing anything’ President Donald Trump has said it is “highly unlikely” he…
Norway's Abrahamsen wins Tour de France stage 11 as Pogacar crashes
Norway‘s Jonas Abrahamsen won stage 11 of the Tour de France in Toulouse on Wednesday while defending champion Tadej Pogacar…
France in revolt over PM's proposition to abolish two public holidays as part of budget cuts
In a much-anticipated speech on Tuesday, French Prime Minister François Bayrou proposed a range of measures to tackle France’s exploding deficit,…
Trump says it is highly unlikely he will fire US Fed chair
Getty Images President Donald Trump has said it is “highly unlikley” he will fire the chair of the US Federal…
Cambodia makes 1,000 arrests in latest crackdown on cybercrime
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Cambodia on Wednesday said that an order by Prime Minister Hun…
Syria announces new ceasefire with Druze leaders after Israeli air strikes hit Damascus
Syrian government officials and leaders in the Druze religious minority announced Wednesday a renewed ceasefire after days of clashes that…
Chaos on the Israel-Syrian border
Israeli troops moved in Wednesday to control crowds and stop Druze residents from crossing into Syria, following deadly unrest in…
Gunmen kill at least 20 people in attack in central Nigeria
ABUJA, Nigeria — At least 20 people have been killed in a gun attack on a village in central Nigeria,…
At least 3 dead as Bangladesh police clash with supporters of ousted leader
DHAKA, Bangladesh — Bangladeshi security forces on Wednesday clashed with supporters of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, leaving at least…
Scrapping two French bank holidays: Unfair or necessary?
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Could axing two national holidays save France from its mountain of debt?
Prime Minister François Bayrou has put the cat among the pigeons in promising to cut two of France’s national holidays…
NASA captures closest-ever images of the Sun
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe and the ESA/NASA Solar Orbiter have captured the closest-ever images of the Sun. Flying within just…
Ties to Syrian Druze prompt Israeli response
Israel’s influential Druze minority, with ties to southern Syria, has raised alarm over reported massacres across the border. Despite no…
‘Easy Money, Heavy Cost’: Israel’s advertising blitz warns its citizens against spying for Iran
Israel launched a national advertising campaign on Wednesday urging its citizens to resist the lure of spying for Iran, warning…
New PM and US Ambassador: What we know of Ukraine's wartime reshuffle
Following weeks of rumours, President Volodymyr Zelensky this week unveiled a government reshuffle, replacing his prime minister and defence minister…
Indian police find Russian woman and her 2 daughters living in isolated forest cave
NEW DELHI — Police in India’s southern Karnataka state said Wednesday they found a Russian woman and her two young…
The situation in Syria's Sweida poses political and security threat to Damascus
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UK lifts years-long ban on Pakistani airlines after improvement in air safety standards
ISLAMABAD — Britain has lifted a years-long ban on Pakistani airlines following improvements in the country’s aviation safety standards, the…
Europol-coordinated global operation takes down pro-Russian cybercrime network
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Ukraine's wartime reshuffle: what we know
Following weeks of rumours, President Volodymyr Zelensky this week unveiled a government reshuffle, replacing his prime minister and defence minister…
Gunmen fire on a passenger bus in southwestern Pakistan and kill 3 people
QUETTA, Pakistan — Gunmen opened fire on a passenger bus in southwestern Pakistan on Wednesday, killing at least three people…
One dead and 18 wounded in Israeli air strikes on Syria army HQ in Damascus
Israel bombed the Syrian army headquarters in Damascus on Wednesday after warning the Islamist-led government to leave the Druze minority…
Canada's PM wants to fast-track 'nation building' – but can he convince indigenous First Nations?
Jeronimo Kataquapit, a member of Ontario’s Attawapiskat First Nation, is camped outside The Ring of Fire, a mineral-rich region located…
Scrapping two French bank holidays: Unfair or too much of a good thing?
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US deports five 'barbaric' migrants to Eswatini
The US says it has deported what it described as five “criminal illegal aliens” to the southern African kingdom of…
Our highlights from the 2025 Avignon theatre festival
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Film show: Your must-see summer movies
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Crush at Gaza aid site kills at least 20 Palestinians as Israeli strikes kill 41 more
At least 20 Palestinians were killed on Wednesday at an aid distribution site run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF),…
Three jailed over murder of Swedish hip-hop star in car park
Three men in their 20s have been given long jail terms for their part in the fatal shooting of award-winning…
US senators exempt HIV/Aids funding from planned spending cuts
Republicans in the US Senate have said they will spare the US-backed HIV/Aids programme Pepfar from cuts, amid a larger…
How an email error sparked a secret scramble to bring Afghans to Britain
LONDON — British governments past and present face allegations of avoiding scrutiny and undermining democracy after the revelation that thousands…
'Epstein files' keep on haunting Trump's camp
A perceived lack of transparency surrounding the U.S. investigations into Jeffrey Epstein has opened an unusual rift between President Donald…
Allegations of human rights abuses in Sweida
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France: Plan to scrap two public holidays sparks backlash
The French government’s proposal to eliminate two public holidays as part of a broader cost-cutting plan has sparked widespread backlash.…
Trump calls for release of Epstein files as critics rise
President Donald Trump urged the US Justice Department on Tuesday to release all “credible” information from its investigation into notorious…
Grand Canyon: Wildfires destroy historic lodge and scores of buildings
Wildfires are still burning on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, which has now been closed to visitors for…
UEFA Euro 2025 highlights attention given to women's football
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Trump denies urging Zelensky to strike Moscow amid sanctions plan
Donald Trump has issued a 50-day ultimatum threatening sanctions on Russia’s economy by targeting its trading partners to pressure an…
US ambassador calls on Israel to 'aggressively investigate' West Bank killing
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee says he has asked Israeli authorities to “aggressively investigate” the killing of a Palestinian-American…
Minnesota man accused of shooting lawmakers to face federal charges
The suspect accused of fatally shooting a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband in a gun rampage in June has been…
Indian police find Russian woman and her 2 daughters living in an isolated forest cave
NEW DELHI — Police in India’s southern Karnataka state said Wednesday they found a Russian woman and her two young…
The mysterious outback murder that shook Australia
The disappearance of British backpacker Peter Falcone, who was ambushed in the Australian outback in 2001, made headlines around the…
US will build repair facilities for the Philippine navy near the disputed South China Sea
MANILA, Philippines — The U.S. Navy will construct two facilities for the repair and maintenance of Philippine military boats in…
Cuban minister steps down after falsely saying country has no beggars
The labour minister in economically depressed Cuba resigned Tuesday amid an uproar over her claim that people rummaging through garbage…
Suspect who fatally shot Minnesota lawmakers receives federal charges
The suspect accused of fatally shooting a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband in a gun rampage in June has been…
Emma Watson banned from driving for speeding
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In African politics, the rampant belief in witchcraft fortifies some and vexes others
MBALE, Uganda — Wilson Watira offered his hand when he met his political rival at a funeral, gesturing for a…
Russia launches new attacks on Ukraine with the countdown to a US peace deadline underway
KYIV, Ukraine — Russian weapons pounded four Ukrainian cities overnight from Tuesday to Wednesday, injuring at least 15 people in…
Israel bombs Syria army HQ, fighting reignites in Syria's Druze city of Sweida
Israel said it bombed Syrian army headquarters in Damascus on Wednesday after warning the Islamist-led government to leave the Druze…
Turkish court convicts Istanbul mayor of insulting an official
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Retired IDF Major General Giora Eiland on FRANCE 24 to discuss situation in Gaza
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Uncertainty for Afghans who supported US after Taliban takeover
Thousands of Afghans who supported the US during its mission in Afghanistan face deep uncertainty since the Taliban’s return to…
Israel strikes Syria's Sweida, Damascus
The Israeli army said Wednesday that it struck near the entrance to the Syrian Ministry of Defense in Damascus. The…
At least 20 killed in crush at US-backed GHF aid site in Gaza
Twenty people trying to get food have been killed “amid a chaotic and dangerous surge” at an aid distribution centre…
Cuban minister steps down after remarks minimising poverty
The labour minister in economically depressed Cuba resigned Tuesday amid an uproar over her claim that people rummaging through garbage…
Sycamore Gap tree vandals jailed over 4 years in England
The vandals who cut down England’s beloved Sycamore Gap tree were sentenced Tuesday to more than four years in prison…
US says it has deported five 'barbaric' migrants to Eswatini
The US says it has deported what it described as five “criminal illegal aliens” to the southern African kingdom of…
France: Opposition slams PM Bayrou’s budget cut plan
French Prime Minister François Bayrou has sparked a political firestorm with his sweeping budget cut proposals, aiming to slash €44 billion…
Italy and Norway kick off the Women’s Euro quarter-finals
The Women’s Euro quarter-finals begin on Wednesday with a match between Italy and Norway. Without a title since 2000, Norway…
Cuban minister steps down after remarks minimizing poverty
The labor minister in economically depressed Cuba resigned Tuesday amid an uproar over her claim that people rummaging through garbage…
Two years on, ethnic conflict still grips India's state of Manipur
It has been two years since violence erupted in India’s northeastern state of Manipur between the Meitei and Kuki communities.…
Thousands of Afghans and families brought to UK after data breach
Thousands of Afghans who worked with the UK government and their families were brought to Britain in a secret programme…
French papers divided over PM Bayrou's 'shock treatment' budget
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Trump admin in 'denial' over climate change, having cut funding to NOAA and National Weather Service
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What you need to know about the Druze minority in Syria
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France's PM Bayrou faces backlash over budget cut proposals
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Fighting reignites in Syria's Druze city of Sweida as Israel vow more strikes
Clashes between Syrian government troops and local Druze fighters resumed in the southern Druze city of Sweida early on Wednesday,…
Chinese court sentences a Japanese man to more than 3 years in prison on espionage charges
BEIJING — A Japanese business person was sentenced Wednesday to three and a half years in prison in China on…
Israel: Major cracks in Netanyahu coalition
A religious party has quit Israel’s ruling coalition in a dispute over military service, leaving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with…
Twenty killed in crowd surge at Gaza aid site, GHF aid group says
Twenty people trying to get food have been killed “amid a chaotic and dangerous surge” at an aid distribution centre…
Photos of the giant rats leading land mine detection efforts in Cambodia
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Death of Australia's 'Outback Killer' leaves whereabouts of British backpacker's body unknown
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Trump's 50-day ultimatum gives Russia a chance to wear down Ukraine
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Netanyahu under mounting political pressure after party quits over military service exemption
The United Torah Judaism party has decided to quit Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ruling coalition over its failure to secure…
The US sends third-country deportees to the small African kingdom of Eswatini
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Southwestern Iceland volcano erupts, prompting evacuation of town and geothermal spa
LONDON — A volcanic eruption in southwestern Iceland has once again forced the evacuation of local residents and the internationally…
Thai woman arrested for blackmailing monks with thousands of videos after sex
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MSF accuses Ethiopian soldiers of 'targeted killing' of three staffers in Tigray in 2021
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Rare Gandhi oil portrait sold for more than $200,000
A rare oil portrait of Indian independence leader Mahatma Gandhi has been sold at auction in London for £152,800 ($204,648).…
Tariffs on political rivals: Can US impose its might?
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🌟The Bright Side: Solar-skimming probe reveals new insights into space weather threats
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Skimming the Sun, probe sheds light on space weather threats
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'Inheritance unequally distributed': Advanced economies all experiencing 'great wealth transfer'
France’s Prime Minister François Bayrou has proposed scrapping two public holidays—possibly Easter Monday and Victory in Europe Day—as part of…
'Great wealth transfer: Inheritance unequally distributed'
France’s Prime Minister François Bayrou has proposed scrapping two public holidays—possibly Easter Monday and Victory in Europe Day—as part of…
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France’s prime minister proposed on Tuesday the elimination of two public holidays from the country’s annual calendar — possibly Easter…
Teacher and parent held for breaking into school to steal exam papers
South Korea has arrested a high school teacher and a student’s father who allegedly broke into a school late at…
Israeli ultra-orthodox party quits Netanyahu's ruling coalition
An Israeli ultra-Orthodox Jewish party has come under fire for its decision to quit the ruling coalition in a long-running…
S Korea arrests two for breaking into school to steal exam papers
South Korea has arrested a high school teacher and a student’s father who allegedly broke into a school late at…
Trump says US attorney general should release any 'credible' information on Epstein
Watch: Trump says Pam Bondi should release ‘credible’ Epstein files US President Donald Trump has said Attorney General Pam Bondi…
Labubu firm sees profit soaring by at least 350%
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Driver held for hit-and-run death of world's 'oldest' marathon runner
Police in India have arrested a man in connection with the death of Fauja Singh, the world’s oldest marathon runner,…
S Korea arrests teacher and parent for exam paper theft
South Korea has arrested a high school teacher and a student’s father who allegedly broke into a school late at…
Why is South Korea retrying a spy chief who assassinated a president?
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Cuban minister resigns after saying country has no beggars
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Fewer school-age children vaping in Australia since ban, study says
School-age children in Australia are vaping less, research suggests, a year after a government ban on disposable vapes came into…
House Republicans block second Democratic Party attempt to release Epstein files
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Syria : government forces enter Sweida
Syria ‘s defense minister announced a ceasefire shortly after government forces entered a key city in Sweida province on Tuesday,…
Trump launches probe into Brazil's 'unfair' trade practices
The Trump administration says it has launched an investigation into Brazil’s “unfair” trading practices. It will include the Brazilian government’s…
Trump says attorney general should release any 'credible' information on Epstein
Watch: Trump says Pam Bondi should release ‘credible’ Epstein files US President Donald Trump has said Attorney General Pam Bondi…
Cuban minister faces backlash for saying there are no beggars in Cuba
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US House Speaker calls for 'transparency' on Epstein, in departure from Trump
Bloomberg via Getty Images “We should put everything on the table and let the people decide,” says Johnson US House…
Traitor or patriot? Retrial begins for spy chief who assassinated a president
Watch: 1979 news report on the assassination of President Park Chung-hee Two gunshots. That is how Yoo Seok-sul begins recounting…
Adolescence star Owen Cooper becomes Emmys' youngest supporting actor nominee
Adolescence star Owen Cooper has made Emmys history by becoming one of the youngest ever to be nominated by the…
Man who murdered British backpacker Peter Falconio dies
BBC Bradley Murdoch, the Australian man convicted of murdering British backpacker Peter Falconio in 2001, has died. Murdoch, 67, was…
MSF accuses Ethiopian soldiers of 'targeted killing' of 3 staffers in Tigray in 2021
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has said that three of its staff were intentionally executed by Ethiopian soldiers in Tigray in…
Mike Waltz grilled over Signal leak at UN ambassador hearing
UN ambassador nominee Mike Waltz asked about Signal chat leak Donald Trump’s former national security adviser Mike Waltz has faced…
No, incinerators were not installed at 'Alligator Alcatraz'
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IDF reports sharp rise in soldier suicides
As the Netanyahu government comes under pressure to exempt ultra-Orthodox Jews from mandatory military service, the Israeli army is reporting…
Trump claims tariff deal with Indonesia
US President Donald Trump said he has settled on another tariff deal – this time with Indonesia. Trump said he…
'Worse than murder': Ireland's dark history of criminalisation and diabolisation of unwed mothers
Excavations have begun of an unmarked mass burial site at a former mother and baby home in western Ireland suspected…
Tariffs on political rivals: Can U.S. impose its might?
Brazil announcing it’s working on counter-measures should the Trump administration make good on its threat to punish the country and…
French PM looks to scrap two public holidays in bold bid to cut national debt
France’s Prime Minister François Bayrou has proposed cutting two public holidays as part of a 2026 budget proposal to slash…
Netanyahu may not care if the coalition falters, former Israeli ambassador says
FRANCE 24’s Mark Owen speaks to Former Israeli Ambassador and Political Adviser to Shimon Peres and Ehud Barak, Alon Pinkas,…
Syrian forces accused of 'executions' in Druze area as Israel launches strikes
Syrian authorities were accused on Tuesday of carrying out summary executions of civilians in the predominantly Druze province of Sweida,…
Netanyahu under mounting political pressure after party quits
One of Israel’s ultra-Orthodox parties, United Torah Judaism, said it was quitting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ruling coalition due to…
What we know about mysterious explosions on ships visiting Russian ports
The Eco Wizard tanker was hit by two explosions just ten minutes apart on July 6, according to shipping publication…
Trump says Ukraine should not target Moscow
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Ukraine should not target Moscow with strikes, after the Financial Times reported that…
France's PM wants to cut 2 public holidays to save money
PARIS — France’s prime minister proposed on Tuesday the elimination of two public holidays from the country’s annual calendar —…
Adolescence star Owen Cooper becomes Emmys' youngest ever nominee
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Trump 'not encouraging killing' by asking Ukraine about Russia strikes, White House says
President Donald Trump was “merely asking a question” when he asked the Ukrainian president whether the country could strike Moscow,…
Planes, whiskey and cars in EU counter-tariffs plan for US imports
Brussels plans to target US goods including planes, cars and whiskey if trade talks with Washington fail, according to a…
Ex-Nigeria President Buhari buried at home
The remains of Nigeria’s former President Muhammadu Buhari have been brought back to the country two days after his death…
Air quality alerts issued in Canada and US as wildfires continue to burn
Air quality alerts are in place across Canada and the northern United States due to smoke from wildfires, with officials…
Emmys 2025: Severance and The Penguin scoop top nominations
Getty Images Quinta Brunson plays Philadelphia teacher Janine Teagues in the show Abbott Elementary Severance, The Penguin, and The White…
Conservationists release rehabbed vultures back into wild on South Africa mountain
MAGALIESBURG, South Africa — Five vultures that were rescued and rehabilitated by a conservation group have been released back into…
Emmys 2025: Severance leads nominations followed by The Penguin
Getty Images Quinta Brunson plays Philadelphia teacher Janine Teagues in the show Abbott Elementary Severance, The Penguin, and The White…
French PM Bayrou stakes political survival on budget squeeze
French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou will outline a 40 billion-euro budget squeeze on Tuesday, with opposition parties threatening to topple…
Thousands of Afghans at risk of Taliban reprisals secretly brought to UK
Defence Minister John Healey unveiled the scheme to parliament after the UK High Court on Tuesday lifted a super-gag order…
Sci-fi TV series 'Severance' leads Emmy nominations with 27
Apple TV+’s dark sci-fi office drama “Severance” on Tuesday led the contenders for the Emmy Awards, television’s version of the…
France's PM wants to scrap two public holidays to help fix public finances
French Prime Minister François Bayrou proposed scrapping two public holidays as part of a 43.8 billion euro budget squeeze outlined…
US-NATO deal: How will US arms reach Ukraine?
US President Donald Trump’s promise to end the war in Ukraine within 24 hours is now a distant memory. He…
Thousands of Afghans brought to UK under secret relocation programme after data breach
Defence Minister John Healey unveiled the scheme to parliament after the UK High Court on Tuesday lifted a super-gag order…
Thousands of Afghans at risk of reprisals by the Taliban secretly brought to UK
Defence Minister John Healey unveiled the scheme to parliament after the UK High Court on Tuesday lifted a super-gag order…
Thousands of Afghans brought to UK under secret relocation scheme after data breach
Defence Minister John Healey unveiled the scheme to parliament after the UK High Court on Tuesday lifted a super-gag order…
Planes, whiskey and cars: EU threatens US goods pressing for a tariff deal
Trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic was to talk to US counterpart Jamieson Greer Tuesday, a day after speaking with Commerce Secretary…
Public toilets in Paris: Where to go when you need to go
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From military ruler to democrat – ex-Nigeria President Buhari's life in pictures
Wedaeli Chibelushi BBC News AFP via Getty Images Muhammadu Buhari’s life tracked the dramatic changes in politics in Nigeria over…
Vandals who cut down famous Sycamore Gap tree sentenced to over 4 years in prison
LONDON — The vandals who cut down England’s beloved Sycamore Gap tree were sentenced Tuesday to more than four years…
France among EU nations to trial new app to protect minors from harm online
Five EU countries including France will test an app aimed at preventing children from accessing harmful content online by checking…
French budget crisis: PM Bayrou floats abolishing two national holidays as part of spending cuts
In a news conference on Tuesday, Bayrou warned that excessive debt is a “mortal danger” for the country and that…
EU threatens US planes and whiskey while pressing for deal
Trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic was to talk to US counterpart Jamieson Greer Tuesday, a day after speaking with Commerce Secretary…
Arabic language takes centre stage at Avignon's 79th theatre festival
For three weeks every summer, the streets of the southern French city of Avignon are overrun with performances of all…
What’s at stake in Syria’s Sweida clashes?
Syria ‘s defence minister announced a ceasefire shortly after government forces entered a key city in Sweida province on Tuesday.…
'The moment of truth': French PM Bayrou lays out budget cuts
French Prime Minister François Bayrou is set to present a 40 billion-euro budget reduction plan on Tuesday. Opposition parties have…
Two dead after flash flooding in New Jersey and New York City
Madeline Halpert BBC News, New York Watch: Flash flooding sweeps through New York City subways Torrential rains in New York…
Israeli strikes kill 12 in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley, governor says
At least 12 people have been killed in Israeli air strikes in Lebanon’s eastern Bekaa Valley, a regional governor says.…
Thousands of Afghans were moved to UK in secret scheme after data breach
Thousands of Afghans have been moved to the UK under a secret scheme which was set up after a British…
Gaza truce still out of reach after Doha talks as deadly strikes continue
After over a week of negotiations in Doha, a truce in Gaza remains elusive, despite intensified efforts by mediators. Qatar’s…
Vandals who cut down Sycamore Gap tree in UK sentenced to more than 4 years in prison
LONDON — The vandals who cut down England’s beloved Sycamore Gap tree were sentenced Tuesday to more than four years…
France’s ‘moment of truth’: PM Bayrou unveils €40 billion in spending cuts
In a news conference on Tuesday, Bayrou warned that excessive debt is a “mortal danger” for the country and that…
Sycamore Gap vandals admit cutting down beloved tree at sentencing
LONDON — The two men who long denied cutting down England’s beloved Sycamore Gap tree changed their tune Tuesday as…
Several killed as Israeli forces strike Hezbollah strongholds in eastern Lebanon
Israeli strikes on the Bekaa Valley in eastern Lebanon killed 12 people on Tuesday, Lebanese state media reported, as the…
Ukraine skeptical as US sets 50-Day deadline for Russian ceasefire
Ukraine’s Minister of Strategic Industries advisor, Yuriy Sak, was FRANCE 24’s guest. He noted that President Trump’s recent announcement of…
Fourteen people arrested after anti-migrant riots in southern Spain
Getty Images A total of 13 people have been arrested and extra police have been deployed after an attack on…
Watch: Flash flooding sweeps through New York City subways
Subway passengers in New York City were left stranded inside carriages after torrential rain caused flood waters to gush onto…
Mexico: Femicide filmed by a surveillance camera
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'There must be a joke in this': British comedian Mark Steel on his cancer memoir
About a year after receiving the all clear from doctors, British comedian and broadcaster Mark Steel released his book “The…
In Iraq, drought threatens water supply and ancient heritage
Iraq is grappling with one of the worst droughts in its history. Water levels in Turkish dams feeding Iraq’s rivers…
Thirteen people arrested after anti-migrant riots in southern Spain
Getty Images A total of 13 people have been arrested and extra police have been deployed after an attack on…
French prisoner who escaped in inmate's bag recaptured
A 20-year-old French prisoner who escaped last week in the luggage of his fellow inmate when he was released was…
Brazil's Bolsonaro echoes Trump by describing coup plot trial as a 'witch hunt'
RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil’s chief prosecutor has called for a guilty verdict in the case of far-right former president…
In a 'secret programme', thousands of Afghans and families brought to UK after data breach
Defence Minister John Healey unveiled the scheme to parliament after the UK High Court on Tuesday lifted a super-gag order…
French PM unveils budget expected to slash govt spending by €40 billion
French Prime Minister François Bayrou will outline a 40 billion-euro budget squeeze on Tuesday, with opposition parties threatening to topple…
Russia warns Trump’s new pledge of aid to Ukraine could hinder any peace deal
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Japan calls China's military activity its biggest strategic challenge
TOKYO — Japan cautioned against China’s rapid acceleration of military activity stretching from its southwestern coasts to the Pacific, describing…
In a 'secret scheme' thousands of Afghans and families brought to UK after data breach
Defence Minister John Healey unveiled the scheme to parliament after the UK High Court on Tuesday lifted a super-gag order…
Russia warns that Trump’s Ukraine support could hinder any peace deal
The Kremlin warned Tuesday that US President Donald Trump‘s pledge of more weapons for Kyiv and threat of sanctions targeting…
Syria declares ceasefire after deadly clashes in Sweida
The Syrian government declared a ceasefire on Tuesday between Druze and Bedouin groups following days of deadly clashes. The announcement…
Thousands of Afghans moved to UK under secret scheme
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Spain arrests nine over anti-migrant unrest fueled by the far right
Police in Spain have arrested nine people over rare anti-migrant unrest that rocked the town of Torre Pacheco, authorities said…
Thai police arrest woman who allegedly seduced and blackmailed Buddhist monks
BANGKOK — Police in Thailand arrested a woman Tuesday who allegedly enticed a string of Buddhist monks into sexual relationships…
Iraqi oil field on fire after drone strike during attacks in Kurdish region
BAGHDAD — An oil field in Iraq ‘s Dohuk province was set ablaze Tuesday after being struck by a drone.…
Syrian defence minister declares ceasefire in Druze-majority Sweida city after sectarian violence
Syria‘s defence minister announced a ceasefire shortly after government forces entered a key city in Sweida province on Tuesday. The…
Russia warns that Trump’s Ukraine support could stall peace talks
The Kremlin warned Tuesday that US President Donald Trump‘s pledge of more weapons for Kyiv and threat of sanctions targeting…
Ukrainians unimpressed by Trump's 50-day ultimatum to Putin
Ukrainians are tired, run down by the emotional toll of the invasion and the physical toll of sleepless nights due…
Kremlin warns Trump’s Ukraine support could stall peace talks
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Hong Kong plans to regulate Uber and other online ride-hailing services
HONG KONG — The Hong Kong government on Tuesday unveiled proposals to regulate online ride-hailing services provided by tech companies…
Russia suggests Trump is emboldening Ukraine, delaying peace
The Kremlin warned Tuesday that US President Donald Trump’s pledge of more weapons for Kyiv and threat of sanctions targeting…
Brazil's controversial conversion therapies: Rising concerns for transgender people
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Watch: How do you get a phone call with the president?
On Monday evening, Donald Trump spoke to BBC News in an exclusive telephone interview, answering questions on Vladimir Putin, Nato,…
Sudan conflict intensifies in North Kordofan and Darfur
In Sudan, the civil war continues to rage. Over the weekend, the army announced it had regained control of a…
Extreme runners conquer North Pole Summer Marathon
On Monday, deep within the Arctic Circle, nearly 100 runners faced freezing conditions to compete in the North Pole Summer…
Israeli forces conduct strikes against Hezbollah in eastern Lebanon
Israel‘s military said it was striking targets belonging to Hezbollah‘s elite Radwan force in eastern Lebanon on Tuesday, the latest…
Israel bombs Syrian forces entering Druze city after sectarian clashes
Israel says it has bombed Syrian government forces around Suweida, as they entered the predominantly Druze city following two days…
UK set up secret Afghan relocation scheme after data breach
The UK government set up a secret Afghan relocation scheme after the personal data of thousands of people was inadvertently…
Trump imposes 17% tariff on Mexican tomatoes
The US is imposing a 17% tariff on most tomatoes imported from Mexico with immediate effect, the government said. The…
UK set up secret Afghan relocation scheme after major breach
The UK government set up a secret Afghan relocation scheme after the personal data of thousands of people was inadvertently…
Ukraine's Zelensky proposes new PM, defence minister in major reshuffle
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday proposed a new prime minister and defence minister, part of a major cabinet reshuffle…
South Africa faces legal action over birth certificate backlog
A research unit at the University of Cape Town is suing South Africa’s Home Affairs department over a backlog of…
Sierra Leone’s Tiwai Reserve joins UNESCO World Heritage list
In Sierra Leone, the Tiwai Reserve and the Gola Rainforest National Park, known for their primates, have been added to…
South Africa’s police minister suspended amid corruption allegations
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Indigenous elders lose landmark climate battle against Australian government
Lana Lam & Simon Atkinson BBC News EPA Uncle Pabai Pabai, right, and Uncle Paul Kabai, both elders from the…
Former Nigerian President dies at 82
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Epstein scandal: 'Trump finds himself on the wrong side of a conspiracy theory'
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Comings and goings at Paris's Haute Couture houses
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Dozens taken to hospital after suspected mass overdose in Baltimore
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Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi says Iran threatens her life after its war with Israel
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Cartooning for Peace: Netanyahu nominates Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize
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Historian retraces 5,000 years of Indian history
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UN's food agency limits aid operations in West and Central Africa due to funding cuts
LAGOS, Nigeria — The World Food Programme said Friday it is suspending food and nutritional assistance across crisis-hit West and…
More than 150 arrests in global human trafficking crackdown
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Kurdish PKK burns guns in cauldron in big step towards ending Turkey conflict
Ayse Sayin BBC Turkish, Ankara Paul Kirby Europe digital editor Kurdish PKK burns guns in symbolic step towards ending Turkey…
Afghan cabbies' DIY solution to keep cool
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke to Chinese FM at Asia summit
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday he had “positive and constructive” talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang…
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Women and children face high risk of violence during Channel crossing
In a special edition, we focus on the plight of migrants, particularly women and children who make the perilous journey…
Rubio meets China's foreign minister, sees ‘areas of potential cooperation’ amid trade tensions
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said there were “areas of potential cooperation” between Washington and Beijing and stressed the…
France is Russia's 'main enemy' in Europe, head of French army says
The head of the French army, General Thierry Burkhard, said that France was Russia’s “main enemy in Europe” as gave a…
Nearly 800 Palestinians killed trying to access aid in Gaza since May, UN says
At least 798 people have been killed while trying to receive food aid in the Gaza Strip since the end…
Syria: Kurdish fighters destroy weapons in historic step for peace
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At least 23 dead after airstrike on Buddhist monastery in Myanmar
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Greek parliament passes suspension of asylum claims despite international criticism
ATHENS, Greece — Greece’s parliament approved a three-month suspension of asylum claims for migrants arriving from Libya on Friday, despite…
The European Union strikes deal with Israel for more food and fuel in Gaza
The European Union is seeking ways to put pressure on Israel to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza, its top…
France is Russia's 'main enemy' says head of French army this Friday
The head of the French army, General Thierry Burkhard, on Friday said France was Russia’s “main enemy in Europe” as…
Outrage builds over plan to force all Gazans to southern city
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Gaza's largest functioning hospital facing disaster, medics warn, as Israel widens offensive
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Cambodian lawmakers pass constitutional amendment allowing government to revoke citizenship
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US commander says China has failed to coerce rival states in South China Sea
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Lebanon's president reveals the country's stance on relations with Israel
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The Bright Side: 3,000 year-old Sahara dance competition stands the test of time
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Kidneys for cash: Inside Kenya's organ-trafficking network
Back in April, Kenyan authorities launched an investigation into a major kidney-trafficking ring. Wealthy international patients have been travelling to…
Ukraine to receive US air defence systems, says Trump
US President Donald Trump has said he will send weapons, including Patriot air defence systems, for Ukraine via Nato. Trump…
Russian drones strike Ukraine's 2nd-largest city, damaging a maternity hospital
KYIV, Ukraine — A Russian drone barrage targeted the center of Kharkiv on Friday, injuring nine people and damaging a…
Chris Brown pleads not guilty to more assault charges
US singer Chris Brown has pleaded not guilty in court to two charges relating to an alleged bottle attack at…
Syria: PKK fighters lay down their arms marking a 'irreversible turning point'
The Kurdistan Workers Party’s (PKK) disarmament on Friday marks an ‘irreversible turning point’ in the peace process with Ankara and…
Gaza war shows we have not learned lessons of Srebrenica, veteran reporter says
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Israel's war on Gaza: 'International laws are not being respected' says MacManus
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Iran could recover some enriched uranium after US strikes, Israeli official says
Israel believes that Iran could potentially retrieve enriched uranium buried beneath one of the three facilities struck by US forces…
Three decades on, Bosnian town of Srebrenica still haunted by genocide
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Kurdish PKK burns guns in big step towards ending Turkey conflict
Ayse Sayin BBC Turkish, Ankara Paul Kirby Europe digital editor Reuters The ceremony took place at a well-known cave north-west…
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks at ASEAN summit in Malaysia
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Kurdish separatist fighters in Iraq begin laying down weapons as part of peace deal
SULAYMANIYAH, Iraq — Fighters with a Kurdish separatist militant group that has waged a decades-long insurgency in Turkey began laying…
France is Russia's 'main enemy' in Europe, says head of French army
The head of the French army, General Thierry Burkhard, gave a rare press conference in Paris on Friday in a…
Thousands in Srebrenica on 30th anniversary of Europe's only genocide since WWII
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'Brazil is ours!': Protests in Sao Paulo after Trump threatens 50% levy
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said Thursday that he will impose retaliatory tariffs on the United States if…
By day, the Ukrainian capital is alive and humming. By night, it’s a battleground
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Photos suggest Iran attack on Qatar air base hit dome used for US communications
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — An Iranian attack on an air base in Qatar key to the U.S. military likely…
In Lithuania, baby seals have been released into the Baltic Sea
In Lithuania, baby seals have been released into the Baltic Sea after being abandoned by their mother and taken into…
Iran could recover some enriched uranium after US strikes – Israeli official
Israel believes that Iran could potentially retrieve enriched uranium buried beneath one of the three facilities struck by US forces…
Zelensky appeals to allies for investment & defense aid in Rome
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky pushed Thursday for investments in defence to withstand increasing Russian attacks, which he said showed Russian…
Kurdish PKK ceremonially burns guns in step towards ending Turkey conflict
Ayse Sayin BBC Turkish, Ankara Paul Kirby Europe digital editor Reuters The ceremony took place at a well-known cave north-west…
Iran says a young French-German cyclist is in custody, a French newspaper reports
PARIS — Iran’s foreign minister has confirmed that his country is detaining a teenage French-German cyclist who disappeared last month,…
Texas officials are trying to figure out who's really missing from the floods
This week in Texas, estimates put the number of people still missing from the Hill Country floods at more than…
Nobel laureate Mohammadi says Iranian regime has issued death threats against her
Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi, who won the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize for her fight for women’s and human rights in…
Bosnia commemorates massacre of more than 8,000 Muslims 30 years ago
Thousands of people from Bosnia and around the world gathered in Srebrenica to mark the 30th anniversary of a 1995…
Texans did not immediately receive flood alerts after request, audio reveals
Texas officials are facing mounting questions about when Kerrville’s residents were notified about deadly flash floods that killed 96 locals,…
Polish prosecutors investigate far-right lawmaker for comments on Auschwitz
WARSAW, Poland — Polish prosecutors launched a preliminary investigation after a far-right lawmaker described the gas chambers at the Auschwitz…
Burning of migrant boat effigy in Northern Ireland triggers police investigation
LONDON — Authorities in Northern Ireland are investigating a bonfire that featured effigies of migrants in a boat and a…
The plan to rebuild Ukraine: Zelensky appeals to allies for investments
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and US top diplomat Marco Rubio held “frank” talks on the Ukraine war during a…
Ukraine rejects accusation by Hungarian leader Orbán over the fatal beating of a dual citizen
BUDAPEST, Hungary — Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Friday accused Ukrainian authorities of beating a Hungarian-Ukrainian dual citizen to…
Mystery interstellar object could be oldest known comet
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War crimes being committed in Sudan, ICC believes
Reuters 12 million people have been displaced by the conflict in Sudan There are “reasonable grounds” to believe war crimes…
Justin Bieber stands on business with surprise new album
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Nigeria has 'enough problems' and can't take deportees from US, minister says
Nigeria’s foreign minister says the country will not bow to pressure from the Trump administration to accept Venezuelan deportees from…
Watch: Child migrants' fears trying to cross the Channel
Nearly 20,000 people arrived in the UK in the first half of this year by crossing the English Channel in…
PKK fighters destroy weapons at key ceremony in Iraqi Kurdistan
PKK fighters destroyed their weapons at a ceremony in Iraqi Kurdistan Friday, two months after the Kurdish rebels ended their…
French-German teenage cyclist, Lennart Monterlos, detained in Iran
French-German cyclist, Lennart Monterlos, has been arrested in the Iran “for committing an offence”, foreign minister Abbas Araghchi told a…
Deterrence made in Europe? France, UK offer nuclear shield to Ukraine allies
Caught between the threat of Vladimir Putin’s Russia and the wavering of Donald Trump’s United States, can Europe really rely…
Bosnia-Herzegovina: Families commemorate Srebrenica massacre 30 years on
The town of Srebrenica on Friday commemorates the 30th anniversary of the 1995 massacre, where Bosnian Serb forces killed over…
'I created it myself': The boy behind the viral 'aura farming' boat racing dance
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Trump's comments to Liberian president spark reaction in Africa
US President Donald Trump sparked confusion in Liberia after praising the English skills of President Joseph Boakai during a White…
Watch: Rare shelf cloud seen over Maryland amid severe weather
A dramatic shelf cloud loomed over Bowie, Maryland, as the US Weather Service issued a thunderstorm watch. The rare cloud…
Musk's Grok chatbot praises Hitler and spews racist responses
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Police say aircraft are best chance of finding tourist lost in Australian Outback
MELBOURNE, Australia — Police believe search aircraft are their best chance of finding German tourist Carolina Wilga a day after…
In the Sahara, a friendly dance competition carries on an ancient festival tradition
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South Korea, US and Japan hold aerial drill in demonstration of strength against North Korea
SEOUL, South Korea — Top South Korean, U.S. and Japanese military officers urged North Korea to cease all unlawful activities…
Moulin Rouge windmill twirls again, 14 months after shock accident
Hundreds of people gathered outside the Moulin Rouge cabaret in Paris on Thursday to see its famed blades start turning…
War crimes probably being committed in Darfur, ICC finds
Reuters 12 million people have been displaced by the conflict in Sudan There are “reasonable grounds” to believe war crimes…
Moulin Rouge windmill twirls again 14 months after shock accident
Hundreds of people gathered outside the Moulin Rouge cabaret in Paris on Thursday to see its famed blades start turning…
Gunmen abduct and kill 9 passengers from 2 buses on a southwestern Pakistan highway
Gunmen in southwestern Pakistan abducted and killed nine people after stopping two passenger buses on a highway Thursday night, officials…
Tour de France: Healy wins stage six, Van der Poel reclaims yellow jersey
Ben Healy won stage 6 of the Tour de France after a solo performance. Mathieu Van der Poel reclaimed the…
Police say search aircraft are best chance of finding German tourist lost in Australian Outback
MELBOURNE, Australia — Police believe search aircraft are their best chance of finding German tourist Carolina Wilga a day after…
Russia intercepts 155 Ukrainian drones, two killed in overnight attack
Russian air defence systems intercepted 155 Ukrainian drones in an overnight barrage, the defence ministry said Friday, with local officials…
Justin Bieber stands on business on surprise new album
Justin Bieber has surprised fans by releasing a new album titled Swag. The record features 20 songs with track names…
Japan urges China to stop flying fighter jets too close to Japanese military aircraft
TOKYO — Japan has demanded China stop flying its fighter jets abnormally close to Japanese intelligence-gathering aircraft, which it said…
Watch: The story of Jane Birkin's £7.4m handbag
Jane Birkin’s original Hermès bag has sold for a record-breaking €8.6m (£7.4m; $10.1m) at an auction in Paris. The timeworn…
Justin Bieber releases surprise new album
Canadian singer Justin Bieber has surprised fans by releasing a new album titled Swag. The record features 20 songs with…
PKK fighters to lay down weapons at key ceremony in Iraqi Kurdistan
PKK fighters were to begin laying down their weapons at a ceremony in Iraqi Kurdistan Friday, two months after the…
Kurdish PKK fighters to begin disarming at key ceremony
The disarmament ceremony marks a turning point in the transition of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) from armed insurgency to…
Kurdish PKK to lay down arms in big step towards ending Turkey conflict
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Trump to host Philippine president to discuss trade and security in Asia
MANILA, Philippines — President Donald Trump will host his Philippine counterpart in the White House “very soon” to discuss how…
Cuban women embrace extravagant nail art despite economic hardships
HAVANA — Cuban women are embracing extravagant nail art with many willing to spend the money to have extremely long…
Texas officials face questions about emergency alerts during deadly floods
Texas officials are facing mounting questions about when Kerrville’s residents were notified about deadly flash floods that killed 96 locals,…
Trump threatens Canada with 35 percent tariff rate starting August 1
Canada will face a 35 percent tariff on exports to the United States starting August 1, President Donald Trump said…
Rosenberg: Putin determined to press on despite threat of tougher sanctions
Despite sanctions and pressure from the West, Russia continues to push on with its war effort in Ukraine. Tough language…
In the country with the world's lowest birth rate, fertility clinics are booming
Koh Ewe and Rachel Lee BBC News Reporting fromSingapore and Seoul Getty Images South Korea, home to the world’s lowest…
Row over language turns violent in India's richest state
Cherylann Mollan BBC News, Mumbai EPA/Shutterstock Police in Mumbai detain a woman who was participating in a protest this week…
War crimes are likely being committed in Darfur, ICC finds
Tabby Wilson BBC News Digital – World Reuters 12 million people have been displaced by the conflict in western Sudan…
'We're worried about our future': Srebrenica massacre's tensions still felt 30 years on
Guy Delauney Balkans correspondent BBC More than 8,000 Bosnian men and boys were killed by Bosnian Serb forces in Srebrenica…
Asia is reeling from Trump's tariff salvo – is anyone winning?
Osmond Chia Business reporter, BBC News Getty Images President Trump has extended the deadline for tariff negotiations – again “Deeply…
Trump threatens 35% tariffs on Canadian goods
US President Donald Trump has said he will slap a 35% tariff on Canadian goods starting 1 August, even as…
Watch: Smoke billows from luxury yacht fire in St Tropez
Social media videos show black smoke billowing from a luxury yacht on fire in St Tropez in the French Riviera…
Russia, US hold ‘frank’ Ukraine talks as Washington slams Moscow’s lack of 'flexibility'
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and US top diplomat Marco Rubio held “frank” talks on the Ukraine war during a…
Brazil's Lula threatens retaliatory tariffs if US raises import taxes
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said Thursday that he will impose retaliatory tariffs on the United States if…
Trump hits Canada with 35 percent tariff rate starting August 1
Canada will face a 35 percent tariff on exports to the United States starting August 1, President Donald Trump said…
Mahmoud Khalil sues Trump administration for $20 million over detention
Mahmoud Khalil, one of the most prominent leaders of US pro-Palestinian campus protests, sued the Trump administration Thursday for $20 million…
Secret Service suspended staff for failings in Trump assassination attempt
Watch: Donald Trump ducks after loud bangs heard during Pennsylvania rally The US Secret Service issued suspensions for six personnel…
Families of Srebrenica massacre victims seek peace 30 years on
Officially, Sejdalija Alic and Hasib Omerovic have finally been found and will be buried on Friday next to thousands of…
Relatives of Srebrenica genocide victims seek peace 30 years on
Officially, Sejdalija Alic and Hasib Omerovic have finally been found and will be buried on Friday next to thousands of…
'Tribal politics: If Trump can claim victory to MAGA base domestically that's all that matters'
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said Thursday that he will impose retaliatory tariffs on the United States if…
Trump's remarks sparl reaction in Africa
President Donald Trump sparked confusion in Liberia after praising the English skills of President Joseph Boakai during a White House…
Original Birkin bag sells for record $10 million at Paris auction
The first-ever Birkin bag designed by French luxury brand Hermes for celebrity Jane Birkin sold for 8.58 million euros ($10 million) at a Sotheby’s…
Judge blocks Trump's birthright order after Supreme Court ruling
A US judge has once again blocked President Donald Trump from implementing an executive order ending birth right citizenship for…
Mali junta chief Assimi Goïta grants his own unlimited presidential mandate
Mali‘s junta chief has granted himself a five-year presidential mandate, renewable “as many times as necessary” and without election, in…
Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot praises Hitler, and spews racist responses
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France, UK sign ‘historic’ deal to coordinate nuclear deterrence for first time
France and Britain on Thursday agreed to reinforce cooperation over their respective nuclear arsenals as the two European powerhouses seek…
Israel ready to negotiate permanent Gaza ceasefire during 60-day truce, Netanyahu says
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that Israel was ready to negotiate a permanent ceasefire in Gaza during a 60-day…
Why is Trump targeting Brazil – and will it backfire for Bolsonaro?
Caio Quero BBC Brasil editor Getty Images US President Donald Trump and Jair Bolsonaro, his former counterpart in Brazil, have…
Deterrance made in Europe? France, UK offer nuclear shield to Ukraine allies
Caught between the threat of Vladimir Putin’s Russia and the wavering of Donald Trump’s United States, can Europe really rely…
Semenya's right to a fair hearing violated – ECHR
Caster Semenya’s right to a fair hearing was violated by the Swiss Federal Supreme Court when she lost a 2020…
Iran confirms French-German teenage cyclist's arrest
Iran has detained a Franco-German national on a Europe-to-Asia cycling trip who disappeared in the country, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas…
Over 90 arrests made in global crackdown on environmental crime in the Amazon Basin
BOGOTA, Colombia — Assets worth over $64 million were seized and 94 people arrested as part of a multinational law…
Tighter borders and aid cuts could risk greater instability, UN migration chief warns
ROME — The head of the United Nations’ migration agency warned Thursday that Western nations risk creating greater instability by…
Britain and France agree on a deal to send some migrants who cross the English Channel on small boats back to France
Britain and France agree on a deal to send some migrants who cross the English Channel on small boats back…
Things to know about the UN special rapporteur sanctioned by the US
A U.N. special rapporteur has been sanctioned by the United States over her work as an independent investigator scrutinizing human…
Six things Trump should know about Liberia after he praised leader's 'good English'
Moses Kollie Garzeawu & Wycliffe Muia BBC News, Monrovia & Nairobi Watch: Trump praises Liberian president’s English, the country’s official…
Turkey attempts to neutralise PKK tunnels in Iraq despite dissolution of Kurdish militant group
It had been more than 26 years since the general public had heard the sound of his voice. The leader…
Replay: France, UK agree on migrant returns plan, nuclear coordination
French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday announced tougher migration controls and increased cooperation on…
Israel strikes medical center in Gaza as ceasefire talks stall in Doha
An Israeli airstrike hit Palestinians near a medical centre in Gaza on Thursday, killing 10 children and six adults, local…
Original Birkin bag shatters record with £7m sale
Ian Youngs Culture reporter Getty Images Jane Birkin owned the original bag and lent her name to all that followed…
Baby bust: Why the French want fewer children – or none at all
From her teenage years, Bettina Zourli knew she would be the “cool auntie” – but not a mother herself. It’s a…
From North Korea to Afghanistan: Leading international tourists down the path less travelled
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EU chief Von der Leyen comfortably survives confidence vote
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday comfortably saw off a no-confidence vote in the European Parliament — but…
Yemen’s Houthi rebels claim attacks on two ships in the Red Sea
After a few months of calm, Yemen’s Houthi rebels have resumed their attacks against merchant shipping in the Red Sea,…
France, UK agree on ‘groundbreaking’ migrant returns pilot plan
French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced an agreement on a pilot programme to return migrants…
Russia's intensifying drone war is spreading fear and eroding Ukrainian morale
Paul Adams Diplomatic correspondent, Kyiv Watch: The most intense strikes on Kyiv since June Everyone agrees: it’s getting worse. The…
Europe looks to Arctic spaceports in bid for independence from US
Two small spaceports in the far north of Europe, one in Sweden and the other in Norway, are vying to…
Ireland's Healy wins Tour de France stage six, van der Poel reclaims yellow jersey by one second
Ireland‘s Ben Healy (EF Education-EasyPost) went alone to win stage six of the Tour de France on Thursday, with Dutchman…
Watch live: Macron, Starmer tackle Channel migrants issue on final day of UK visit
President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer speak to the press on the final day of the French…
Egypt's $1 billion marvel: Arts24's exclusive look inside the Grand Egyptian Museum
Join arts24 presenter Eve Jackson on an exclusive journey inside the Grand Egyptian Museum – a colossal cultural masterpiece just a mile…
Five things Trump should know about Liberia after he praised leader's 'good English'
Moses Kollie Garzeawu & Wycliffe Muia BBC News, Monrovia & Nairobi Watch: Trump praises Liberian president’s English, the country’s official…
French weddings: From town hall, to champagne, to onion soup
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EU chief von der Leyen survives rare confidence vote
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has survived a confidence vote tabled by a far-right faction in the European…
Russia hits Kyiv in heaviest aerial attack since war began
Russia pounded Ukraine’s capital with another major missile and drone attack overnight into Thursday, causing fires in areas across the…
No, recent cloud seeding did not trigger the deadly Texas flash floods
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High wedding costs keep Egyptians over 30 single
In Egypt, over 13.5 million men and women over 30 are single—more than half of that age group. Behind these…
Green activism or public threat? UK cracks down on environmental groups
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Liberia's Boakai apologises to war victims, honours slain presidents
Liberian President Joseph Boakai has launched what his office describes as an unprecedented reconciliation campaign, overseeing memorial services for two…
European leaders unveil new fund, urge public-private partnerships to aid Ukraine
The European Union said Thursday it had identified 2.3 billion euros ($2.69 billion) to aid the reconstruction of Ukraine, and…
Lesotho invokes state of disaster to tackle unemployment
The southern African mountain kingdom of Lesotho has declared a national “state of disaster” over soaring unemployment and mass job…
Brazil vows to match US tariffs after Trump threatens 50% levy
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has said he is ready to match any tariffs imposed on Brazil by…
France: Moulin Rouge windmill to twirl again in Paris
Fourteen months after its windmill came crashing down in the night, the Moulin Rouge’s most famous architectural feature will be…
Five things Trump should know about Liberia and why they speak 'good English'
Moses Kollie Garzeawu and Wycliffe Muia BBC News, Monrovia & Nairobi Watch: Trump praises Liberian president’s English, the country’s official…
France and UK set to strengthen defence and nuclear cooperation
French President Emmanuel Macron concludes his three-day state visit to the UK on Thursday with a summit designed to “revitalize”…
Tour de France: A cycling race and an annual celebration
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Kenya's president says 'enough is enough' and vows to end anti-government protests
NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya’s president on Wednesday broke his silence on recent anti-government protests that left dozens dead, urging police…
Clothes discarded by UK consumers choke Ghana's protected wetlands
Ghana is already known as a “fast-fashion graveyard”, but a new study has shown unwanted clothing is now being dumped…
Climate change makes South Asia’s monsoon season more prone to floods, landslides and heavy rains
BENGALURU, India — Each year from June to September, a series of heavy rains known as monsoons sweep through the…
Macron, Starmer hammer out migrant deal details as French president wraps UK visit
London and Paris were working Thursday to thrash out a deal on undocumented migrants crossing the English Channel in small…
El Salvador recalls its ambassador from Mexico and disputes origin of drug flight
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — El Salvador President Nayib Bukele recalled his ambassador to Mexico and demanded the country clarify…
Macron, Starmer push for greater support for Ukraine
During his state visit to the UK, French President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Keir Starmer are pledging renewed support…
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SEOUL, South Korea — Four months after his release, South Korea’s disgraced former President Yoon Suk Yeol was sent back…
'Russia’s unprecedented actions in Ukraine demand an unprecedented EU response'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, speaking at the start of the two-day Ukraine Recovery Conference, is urging politicians and businesses to…
Jane Birkin’s original Hermès bag is up for auction in Paris
PARIS — Sketched out on an airplane vomit sack, it became fashion’s must-have accessory. The original Birkin bag, named after…
Flamingos are stirring up trouble and ravaging rice for risotto in Italy's northeast
JOLANDA DI SAVOIA, Italy — An unusual pest is ravaging crops and irking farmers in northeastern Italy: the flamingo. Flocks…
EU strikes deal with Israel to increase aid to Gaza as dozens more killed across enclave
The EU on Thursday struck a deal with Israel to increase aid access to Gaza that should see more food…
Thousands celebrate baby hippo Moo Deng's first birthday at Thailand zoo
CHONBURI, Thailand — Thousands of excited fans flocked to a Thai zoo on Thursday to celebrate the first birthday of…
Photos show migrants intercepted near Crete arrive at Greek port of Lavrio from Libya
ByPETROS GIANNAKOURIS Associated Press LAVRIO, Greece — More than 500 migrants arrived at the port of Lavrio near Athens on…
French nuclear tests in Polynesia: Decades later, victims seek justice
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UN says if US funding for HIV programs is not replaced, millions more will die by 2029
LONDON — Years of American-led investment into AIDS programs has reduced the number of people killed by the disease to…
'Quite frightening': Malaysia's former leader Mahathir Mohamad turns 100 without slowing down
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad marked a historic milestone as he turned 100 on Thursday,…
At least 50 killed in Gaza as EU says Israel will expand humanitarian access to enclave
The EU on Thursday struck a deal with Israel to increase aid access to Gaza that should see more food…
Hong Kong police arrest 4 men linked to a Taiwan-based group and accuse them of subversion
HONG KONG — Hong Kong police announced on Thursday that they arrested four people linked to a Taiwan-based group under…
F35 fighter jet stranded in India may finally fly back home after inspiring memes
NEW DELHI — A British F-35B fighter jet stranded at an Indian airport for nearly a month, sparking memes and…
South Africans fear spike in HIV infections as US aid cuts bite
Mayeni Jones BBC News, Johannesburg Reuters Gugu used to collect her antiretrovirals from a USAID-funded clinic in central Johannesburg. But…
Hundreds of migrants moved from Crete to Greek mainland as island struggles with Libya arrivals
LAVRIO, Greece — More than 500 migrants arrived at the port of Lavrio near Athens on Thursday after being intercepted…
Houthis sink Liberian cargo ship in Red Sea attack, several crew dead
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have once again targeted maritime traffic in the Red Sea, sinking the Liberian-flagged cargo vessel Eternity C.…
South African experts worry as US cuts to HIV treatment start to bite
Mayeni Jones BBC News, Johannesburg Reuters Gugu used to collect her antiretrovirals from a USAID-funded clinic in central Johannesburg. But…
'Trump was right' – John Kerry says Democrats allowed migrant 'siege' of US border
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