France 24 English

Israel's Netanyahu says Iran tried to assassinate one of his sons

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that Iran had attempted to assassinate one of his two sons,…

Zambia shuts down court system

In tonight's programme: Human rights groups and the law association demand an explanation as Zambia completely shuts…

UK, France ‘re-announce’ anti-missile technology for Ukraine: ‘None will be online for years’

Annette Young is pleased to welcome Dr. Frank Ledwidge, former military intelligence officer and Senior Lecturer in…

Saudi Arabia to invest €6 billion in theme parks near Paris, Macron says

France and Saudi Arabia on Monday signed an agreement for the oil-rich Gulf kingdom to invest €6 billion to create…

What the renewed Black Sea blockade means for Ukraine’s farmers

As Ukraine and Russia hammer each other’s Black Sea ports, the amount of grain being shipped through the crucial…

🔴 Mideast live: US unveils fresh sanctions to 'sever every economic lifeline' sustaining Iran

Mohammed bin Salman in the City of Light: Does West value economic interests over 'Western values'?

Jean-Emile Jammine is pleased to welcome Susanne Koelbl, Der Spiegel's award-winning foreign correspondent. According…

Ceasefire verification mission deploys to eastern DR Congo

A ceasefire verification mission comprised of representatives from DR Congo's government, the Rwanda-backed AFC/M23…

Ukraine celebrates Independence Day amid war's latest escalation

Ukraine wants ​peace but will not just give in to Russia at any price, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a defiant…

‘We don’t need Canada’: Trump threatens to double auto tariffs after trade talks collapse

US tariffs ​on all Canadian cars and trucks, automotive parts and steel will be increased to 50% starting January 1,…

With 'rare' Paris talks, France hopes to cash in on Saudi investment programme

Saudi's crown prince Mohammed bin Salman is in Paris to meet France's President Emmanuel Macron. The two leaders are to…

What could new US sanctions on Iran entail?

The US says it is preparing to announce new sanctions on Iran. It's been billed an economic D-day and is expected to…

France's left fractures further as MEP launches presidential bid

French centre-left politician Raphael Glucksmann announced his candidacy for France's presidential election next year,…

Ukraine showing ‘remarkable innovation’: Kyiv ‘holding front line’ while striking Russia’s economy

Genie Godula is pleased to welcome Samantha de Bendern, Associate Fellow at Chatham House. Europe is taking…

US unveils expanded sanctions aimed at Iran's 'economic asphyxiation'

The US on Monday announced an expansion of secondary sanctions it hopes will "sever every economic lifeline" ​that…

Guinea searches for survivors after landfill landslides kill 30

In Guinea, a landslide at a garbage dump outside the capital Conakry has claimed the lives of at least 30 people. The…

US sanctions 'unlikely to get Tehran to bow down' despite effect on population

Iran has warned that Tehran would respond harshly to expanded U.S. sanctions, including measures against countries it…

Humanoid robot beats Usain Bolt's 100m world record

Robots exceeded human records at the World Robot Games over the weekend in Beijing's Olympic speed skating arena as…

Europe ramps up support to Ukraine as its US-dependent air defence runs low

European leaders are meeting Kyiv as Ukraine holds celebrations for its 35th Independence Day. The so-called Coalition…

Volkswagen warns Germany's car-making industry is in jeopardy

The CEO of the German car-making group Volkswagen is warning that the situation at the company is "more than critical".…

'Scared to death': Over 40,000 people evacuated as Nevada's Hawk fire spreads

An additional 45,000 people have been placed under evacuation warnings in the northwestern US state of Nevada. This…

France and Saudi Arabia hold talks ranging from Middle East to esports

Mohammed bin Salman has arrived in Paris for a two-day official visit with French President Emmanuel Macron. Talks are…

War-torn Ukraine celebrates resilience on anniversary of its independence

August 24 marks the 35th anniversary of Ukraine's independence, and it also marks four and a half years of conflict…

Iran calls France's decision to expel two Iranian diplomats 'illegal'

Iran's foreign ministry on Monday said France's decision to expel two of its diplomats was “illegal”. France's move…

Strategic talks in Paris show France and Saudi Arabia 'need each other too much'

The Saudi crown prince and French President Emmanuel Macron are to chair on August 24 the first meeting of the…

Despite ceasefire, Israeli strikes still kill in Gaza and the West Bank

Despite a ceasefire that has been in place since October 2025, violence continues in Gaza. On August 23, Israeli…

European leaders rally in Kyiv to celebrate Ukraine's Independence Day

European leaders joined President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv on August 24 for official celebrations marking Ukraine’s…

Ligue 1: Ferran Torres saves Paris Saint-Germain against Rennes

Paris Saint-Germain snatched a draw away at Rennes (2-2) on the opening day of Ligue 1. Ferran Torres, Paris’s new…

Live: Zelensky calls on allies to cover €27 billion gap for Ukraine’s air defence needs

President Volodymyr ​Zelensky on Monday urged Ukraine's ​allies to help ​cover a funding gap of €27 billion for ​its…

UEFA chief Ceferin calls for Infantino to quit but rules out replacing him

Aleksander Ceferin, president of the European soccer confederation (UEFA) has announced that he will not run against…

Syria says US-mediated talks addressed de-escalation, staying out of Israel-Turkey tensions

Syria and Israel held US-mediated talks in Jordan on Sunday to defuse the crisis sparked by a strike that Israel said…

Iran discovers major new gas reserves amid war-hit energy sector

Iran on Sunday said it had discovered more than 200 billion cubic metres of natural gas in the southern Fars province,…

Crans-Montana bar owner detained over alleged domestic abuse

The owner of a Swiss bar where a New Year’s fire killed 41 people has been placed in pre-trial detention over alleged…

French MEP Glucksmann seeks to unite the left in bid for French presidency

Centre-left politician Raphaël Glucksmann on Sunday launched his bid for the French presidency, aiming to unite…

Emergency declared in Nevada as wildfire forces evacuation of 14,000 people

Firefighters in Nevada are struggling to contain a fast-growing wildfire which has already forced the evacuation of…

Thousands rally for climate action in Sweden ahead of general election

Some 10,000 people rallied in Stockholm on Sunday to demand stronger action on climate change, weeks before Sweden’s…