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French presidential candidates clash at first debate before upcoming elections

Seven of France's leading candidates locked horns on Thursday in their first debate, eight months ahead of an…

Red Cross mobilises in Nepal following natural disaster: 'Entire villages & communities washed out'

François Picard is pleased to welcome Tommaso Della Longa, Spokesperson for the International Federation of Red Cross…

Why Trump wants H-1B skilled worker visas to cost employers more than $100,000

US President Donald Trump is once again trying to impose a $100,000 fee on employers seeking to hire skilled temporary…

Title holders PSG to face Barcelona and Man City as Champions League draw is made

Two-time defending champions Paris Saint-Germain will host Manchester City and travel to Barcelona in the Champions…

UEFA moves to file criminal complaint against Infantino over failed FIFA sell-off

The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) is preparing a criminal complaint in Swiss courts against FIFA…

Pakistan: Protests continue in Azad Kashmir despite repression and internet blackout

Harshly repressed protests that have shaken Pakistan-administered Kashmir since early June have continued through local…

Ratko Mladic, former general convicted of Bosnia genocide, dies

Ratko ⁠Mladic, convicted of genocide for orchestrating ​the 1995 massacre of at least 8,000 Muslims in a…

'National treasure: If we could all be like Dolly, the world would be a much better place'

As the world pays homage to the life and legacy of Dolly Parton, François Picard is pleased to welcome Nashville's…

'Great public test': French presidential hopefuls to face off at business summit

Paris's Roland Garros tennis stadium will be the venue for a French presidential election warmup event on Thursday as…

Exclusive - French astronaut describes climate change as seen from space

In her exclusive interview with FRANCE 24, French astronaut Sophie Adenot spoke from the International Space Station…

An 'icon' of contemporary art: A look back at the career of Yayoi Kusama

Japan's Yayoi Kusama, one of the world's most celebrated contemporary artists, has died aged 97, her company said on…

'Extremely challenging' conditions hamper Nepal-Tibet flood rescue efforts

With more than 1,000 people still missing after the devastating flash flood that hit Nepal and Tibet on Wednesday,…

Why were so many Indian pilgrims in Tibet during the Himalayan mudslide disaster?

Hundreds of Indian nationals are missing in Nepal and Tibet following a catastrophic Himalayan flood. They include…

Ghana bars export of unrefined gold

Ghana has announced a ban on the exporting of unrefined gold from the country. Africa’s leading gold producer wants to…

Tunisia mourns deceased migrants after small boat tragedy

Residents of a remote Tunisian city near the Libyan border attended the funeral of eight local youths who died in the…

Alleged underworld kingpin testifies at S. African commission

An alleged underworld kingpin wrapped up his testimony at a high profile South African corruption enquiry on Wednesday.…

Norway holds its breath as King Harald's health deteriorates

Norway's King Harald was in a "very serious" condition in hospital ​on Thursday, the royal court said, and family…

Alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed to go on trial in 2028

A spokesman for the US military court at Guantanamo Bay said Thursday that Khalid Sheikh Mohammed – the alleged…

Italy to fine careless pedestrians crossing road while looking at phones

In Italy, the government has drafted an update to its traffic code to fine pedestrians caught staring at their screens…

🔴 Former Bosnian Serb general Ratko Mladic convicted of genocide dies, state media says

Iran, Qatar hold Hormuz talks as US blockade squeezes Iran oil exports

Officials from Iran and Qatar met on Thursday in Tehran for diplomatic talks on the strategic Strait of Hormuz, as a US…

Nepal flash flood: Disaster in a geological battleground zone

France 24's Leela Jacinto takes a look at how the extreme geography of Nepal and Tibet, dominated by the Himilaya…

Ebola outbreak over in Uganda but cases still rising in DR Congo

The outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in Uganda is over but it is still not under control in the neighbouring…

French PM looks to speed up cyclone reconstruction on Mayotte visit

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is in the French island of Mayotte for a two-day visit, accompanied by six…

Nepal floods: Rescue teams search for over 1,300 missing

After flash floods destroyed entire villages in a Himalayan valley on the Nepal-Tibet border, the search for over 1,300…

Drought-hit Danube gives way to mammoth fossil hunt in Bulgaria

As drought in Europe brings river levels to record lows, a group of volunteers scans the dried-up Danube riverbank in…

Presidential candidates to be grilled on economy at French business summit

France's main candidates for next year's presidential election will be quizzed by business leaders about their plans…

Countries send rescue teams to Nepal to search for missing tourists

Over 1,300 people are still missing in Nepal and Tibet, a day after catastrophic flooding believed to have been caused…

Driven by faith, Jewish activists stand up to settlers to protect West Bank Palestinians

A group of Israelis who regularly travel to the West Bank to protect Palestinians who are victims of increasing attacks…

'Rocky Horror Picture Show' star Tim Curry dead at 80

Tim Curry, the English actor best known for his star turn as Dr Frank-N-Furter in the cult classic musical film "The…

Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama dies aged 97

Japan's Yayoi Kusama, one of the world's most celebrated contemporary artists, has died aged 97, her company said…

French flight attendant wins case recognising breast cancer as occupational disease

A flight attendant in France has succeeded in having her breast cancer recognised as an occupational disease in a…

Meta agrees to pay $18 billion to settle US teen addiction lawsuits

Meta will pay up to $18 billion over the next decade and strictly limit how teenagers use Facebook and Instagram under…

How a glacier collapse is believed to have caused Nepal-Tibet disaster

A huge piece of ice that fell thousands of metres from a glacier into a river below is believed to have unleashed the…

Game of Drones: Deep strikes into Russia keeping Ukraine 'in this game'

Mark Owen is pleased to welcome Peter Zalmayev, Director of the Eurasia Democracy Initiative. He argues that Ukraine’s…

🔴 Nepal-Tibet floods live: Nearly 1,500 people missing in devastating landslides