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US woman who survived botched execution is conscious, speaking

The woman who survived a failed execution in a US prison last week is now conscious and speaking, but her prognosis…

Scars from Oct. 7 fuel deep divisions over Netanyahu ahead of Israeli election

As Israel gears up for its first elections since Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023, attack, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his…

African tourists cancelling trip as xenophobia shadows South Africa's appeal

South Africa has recorded record tourist arrivals over the past two months, with more than one million visitors…

Brit adventurer back on UK soil after 28-year round-the-world walk

British adventurer on a 50,000-kilometre, 28-year trek home from South America without using any transport has set foot…

New Comoros law bans foreign nationals from certain jobs

A new law in the Comoros bans foreign nationals from running certain small-scale businesses, threatening the…

A new 'Les Mis': This week in French film

This week on arts24, film critic Manon Kerjean takes us through some of the latest French cinema releases, starting…

What we know about espionage, treason allegations against Germany's ex-spy chief

A court on Wednesday ordered the former head of Germany's foreign intelligence service August Hanning to remain in…

From Mai 68 to 2026: France’s long student protests tradition

Students, parents and trade unions were demonstrating across France Tuesday, protesting what they say is…

The secrets behind Mali junta’s takeover of Kidal without a fight

The Malian army says it has entered the strategic northern city of Kidal, which was captured around five months ago by…

Why American artist Mary Cassatt's legacy still resonates in France today

In this edition we're pleased to welcome back Lauren Jimerson to discuss the Mary Cassatt exhibit entitled "The Choice…

Russia warns against spreading 'false information' as reports emerge of second plague case

The World Health Organization joined Western leaders on Wednesday in urging Russia to share more information about what…

China's evolving funeral practices: From traditional burials to cremation

This year, China released new rules for funeral practices. The government is putting an emphasis on affordable and…

'Great moral courage: The French thought they knew de Gaulle and suddenly realised they didn't'

François Picard is pleased to welcome Julian Jackson, the British historian, author and Emeritus Professor of Modern…

October 7: Former Israeli hostage speaks to France 24

“The terrorists pulled us out through the window. They handcuffed me and pushed us into a car that they had brought…

French parents join school protests to support and protect their children

Widespread protests swept across France on Tuesday over anger at the state of the country's school system. The police…

Three years on, October 7 massacre sites in Israel draw visitors seeking to remember

Three years after the October 7 attack, when Hamas militants killed at least 1,195 people in Israel – mostly civilians…

Three years on, questions remain over what Netanyahu knew before October 7

As Israelis mark the third anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attack, and with elections due later this month, one…

Devastation in Gaza: Three years of war reshape the enclave beyond recognition

Three years ago, the war between Israel and Hamas began. In Gaza, it has meant three years of bombardment that have…

October 7, hour by hour: How the Hamas attack on Israel unfolded

On October 7, 2023, Hamas launched a series of deadly attacks on Israeli towns and military sites near the Gaza border…

French wine output set to hit historic low after record summer heatwaves

The French agriculture ministry on Wednesday forecast a historic low wine output this year after a summer of record…

'Time doesn't heal': Parents of October 7 attacks victim Aner Shapira

The parents of a 22-year-old Israeli man who was killed when Hamas attacked the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023…

Three years after October 7 attacks, Israel's economy shows its strength

After shrinking briefly in the aftermath of the October 7, 2023 attacks, Israel's GDP is predicted to grow by 4 percent…

October 7: Israelis mark three years since Hamas attacks

Israel is marking the third anniversary of the October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorist attack on Wednesday with memorials…

France suspends stun grenade use at student protests ahead of PM speech

France has suspended the use of stun grenades by police at student-led demonstrations, the interior minister said…

Israeli papers commemorate October 7 attacks, three years on

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, October 7: Papers mark the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks. But first: the high…

French government scrambles to calm nationwide student protests

The French government is looking to appease protesters after a week of high school student protests that spread across…

Paramount wraps up mega Warner Bros merger to create Hollywood powerhouse Skydance

Paramount Skydance completed its blockbuster $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros Discovery on Tuesday, creating a…

Israel marks three years since Hamas's October 7 attack

Israel marks the third anniversary of Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack on Wednesday, just weeks before an election in…

Three years since Hamas October 7 attack: What did Netanyahu know?

Israel marked the third anniversary of Hamas's October 7 attack on Wednesday with intense political debate, weeks…

Houthis attack Aden airport as fighting intensifies in Yemen

Yemen's Houthis attacked Aden's international airport with ballistic missiles and explosive-laden drones on Wednesday,…

Trump to speak to Putin on plague as US, UN urge transparency

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he would speak very soon with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the reported…

Cancer cases rising among young people, research finds

New major research has found that cases of several different types of cancer have risen sharply among young people in…

Nobel Prize in Chemistry awarded to France's Henri Kagan, Japan's Kenso Soai

Henri Kagan and Kenso Soai were jointly awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for solving a 100-year-old chemical…

Politkovskaya 'predicted' Russia's turn under Putin, editor says on 20th anniversary of her death

Assassinated Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya "predicted" Moscow's trajectory under President Vladimir Putin 20…

Live: France suspends stun grenade use in school protests after 15-year-old loses hand

The French government has suspended the police use of stun grenades against protesting high school students, the…