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India youth movement agrees to talk but insists protests will continue

India has extended a mobile internet shutdown in the capital, New Delhi, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi faces his…

Spain declares wildfire emergency, 10,000 evacuated near Madrid

The Spanish government ⁠has declared a national emergency after a series of wildfires in the Madrid region and in the…

France: Two major wildfires hit the southwest forcing tourists to evacuate

Deadly wildfires are sweeping across western Europe, fueled by scorching temperatures and strong winds, as climate…

Middle East: Oil surges as Gulf tensions escalate

Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels say they attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea on Thursday, marking their…

Netanyahu orders new West Bank settler outposts, legalise existing ones after deadly clash

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday said his government would establish new settler outposts in the…

New Caledonia: A deeply divided territory

Two years after the riots that shook New Caledonia in 2024, FRANCE 24 returns to a French overseas territory still…

US hits partners with new tariffs over forcer labour claims

Starting this Friday, the United States will impose new tariffs on imports from 60 trading partners, covering 99…

Spain: Thousands evacuate as heatwave fuels blazes near Madrid

Thousands of people were forced to flee deadly wildfires that continued to sweep through parts of France, Spain and…

🔴 Middle East live: US launches new strikes on Iran as oil prices skyrocket

Ukraine drone attack sparks fire at Russian e-commerce giant's warehouse near Saint Petersburg

At least three people were wounded after a Ukrainian drone attack sparked a fire at a warehouse belonging to Russian…

Ecuadorian Richard Carapaz wins Stage 18 in a solo breakaway

Following a decisive attack in the closing stages, Richard Carapaz claimed victory on Stage 18, leaving all his rivals…

France orders total evacuation of Cap Ferret peninsula as wildfires sweep western Europe

Wildfires fuelled by extreme heat and strong winds swept across western Europe on Friday, forcing French authorities to…

UN leadership candidates outline visions ahead of secretary-general race

Six candidates vying to become the next UN secretary-general presented their visions for the organisation on Thursday,…

Trump threatens Iran and Houthi rebels with 'major military punishment'

Iran and the United States threatened to intensify attacks on Thursday after Yemen's Houthi rebels struck Saudi oil…

New PM cuts business rates for UK pubs in latest cost-of-living measure

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a 20% cut to business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues in…

Fields medal honours four mathematicians as AI reshapes the profession

The International Mathematical Union awarded the prestigious Fields Medal to four mathematicians on Thursday, including…

Indian activist ends 26-day hunger strike, though student protests continue

Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike on Friday after talks with government ministers, but…

Trump announces double digit tariffs on 60 countries over forced labour concerns

US President Donald Trump imposed new tariffs of up to 12.5% on imports from 60 countries on Thursday, replacing…

Ghana needs laws to protect victims of witchcraft accusations

In tonight's edition, North Africa is in the grip of a severe heatwave, with temperatures nearing 49 degrees Celsius.…

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger in Paris: 'There's no single blueprint for Democratic Party'

A rising star among Democratic Party moderates, Virginia’s first woman governor Abigail Spanberger was elected the same…

Trump stuns Saudis by pinning nuclear deal to Israel ties

US President Donald Trump said Thursday that a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia depends on the kingdom recognizing Israel…

Reinstating Fedorov 'only right decision Zelensky can make', MP says

Ousted Ukrainian defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov said on Thursday he would ​accept no other government position…

Why Iran is targeting Kuwait's desalination plants as part of its war strategy

Iranian strikes targeted Kuwait’s desalination and power plants for the fourth consecutive day on Monday. The attacks…

Trump says Saudi nuclear deal contingent on Riyadh normalising relations with Israel

President Donald Trump on Thursday set a new condition to a US-Saudi nuclear deal signed the previous day by insisting…

Ecuador’s Carapaz wins Tour de France stage 18, Pogacar loses key climbing teammate

Ecuador's ​Richard Carapaz scored a decisive win of the Tour de France at stage 18 on Thursday, securing victory in the…

France expected to name football legend Zinedine Zidane as Les Bleus' new coach

The French Football Federation on Thursday said it would unveil France's new coach at a news conference on Tuesday,…

'A recipe for disaster': France's dry southwest struggles to contain wildfire

A wildfire is moving extremely fast through a touristy peninsula close to the dune du Pila and Cap Ferret, dubbed 'the…

After meeting with Moscow, Washington reiterates wish to mediate Ukraine war

On the sidelines of the ASEAN summit in Manila - the US and Russian foreign ministers met face-to-face. It's been more…

The Bayeux Tapestry in London: 'A diplomatic operation that almost never happened'

Nearly 1,000 years after chronicling the Norman conquest of England, the Bayeux Tapestry is making history once again.…

France : Wildfire sweeps through 2,000 hectares near tourist hotspot

A wildfire is ripping through pine forests in the southwest of France, near the tourist hotspot of Arcachon. Nearly…

Mountain biker becomes first to ride off a hot air balloon

You might want to look away from this next story if you're afraid of heights. A young Austrian mountain biker has…

Middle East war's economic impact 'could get worse' if Houthis join in

US President Donald Trump threatened Yemen's Houthi rebels with "major military punishment" after they launched missile…

Thousands evacuated due to wildfire in France's southwest

In France, while Paris enjoys respite from the record-breaking heat last month, the riviera and the southwest of France…

Ghana’s president asks for AU debate on South Africa’s ‘escalating xenophobic attacks’

Ghanaian President John Mahama on Thursday called for an African Union (AU) debate to "formally address the escalating…

Indian youth 'not scared anymore': Modi and BJP party's 'architecture of fear has met its match'

Angela Diffley is pleased to welcome Anish Gawande, National Spokesperson for the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP).…

Vacation nation: Preparing for a French summer holiday

With a minimum of 30 days of paid leave per year, French people have the reputation of being on vacation all the time.…