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Did Trump really obtain 'permanent control' over Greenland?

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has described a deal for the US to develop a significant military presence on…

Trump claims son repaid Russian oligarch who funded wedding festivities

US President Donald Trump said Friday that his eldest son had repaid a Kremlin-linked Russian businessman who funded…

Germany cuts energy tax to lower petrol prices as Merz faces state key elections

Germany will cut taxes on gasoline and diesel by about 17 cents a litre from October, the government said Friday. The…

Japan under pressure amid accommodation woes as Asian Games kick off

It’s the world's biggest sporting event, held every four years – the 20th edition of Asian games is starting in Japan.…

Ebola outbreak reaches new areas in Democratic Republic of Congo

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the government claims that the Ebola outbreak has changed course, with cases…

Spain's police launch operation to clear migrants off Ceuta beach

Police on Friday moved hundreds of migrants from the beaches of Ceuta to a temporary camp in the Spanish enclave's port…

France’s Macron warns of Russian ‘hybrid’ attacks, seeks to step up energy defence

Just months before France's presidential election, rising fuel costs due to the wars in Iran and Ukraine have pushed…

More than 112,000 displaced in Yemen as Houthis seize more ground

Pro-Houthi demonstrations erupted in Yemen after Saudi Arabia accused the military group of targeting the Muslim holy…

Princess Diana's iconic 'revenge dress' goes to auction

As the worldwide release of Diana Spencer’s brother’s book prompts a reaction from King Charles and the British Crown,…

Donald Trump bans three media outlets from the White House, accusing them of spreading 'fake news'

Donald Trump announced Friday he is banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, accusing all three outlets…

US and Denmark reach deal on Greenland, Trump claims 'permanent control' over island

Not so long ago, inhabitants of Greenland feared that the US was preparing to invade, after US President Donald Trump…

Scientists discover first new wild cat in more than 100 years

Scientists have identified a previously unknown species of wild cat living at a wildlife sanctuary in Bolivia. The…

France: Zinédine Zidane brings a breath of fresh air to Les Bleus

For his first squad announcement on Friday, new France boss Zinédine Zidane made it clear he intends to break with…

Cuba hit with another nationwide blackout amid US fuel blockade

Cuba suffered a total blackout after the collapse of its electrical grid on Friday. The blackout is the latest of at…

Live: Russia reports cyberattacks as parliamentary vote enters second day

Russia said Saturday that its electronic voting system in Moscow had come under “powerful” cyberattacks overnight, as…

🔴 Greenland, Denmark say they expect to sign deal with the US on the sidelines of UN General Assembly

Uproar in Niger state, 37 die in custody

In tonights programme, investigation is ongoing into the death in custody of thirty-seven people, accused of illegal…

UEFA, CONCACAF demand FIFA make $2.1 billion payout to member groups amid funding row

UEFA and CONCACAF chiefs have urged FIFA President Gianni Infantino to release around $2.1 billion from the governing…

Trump bans media outlets CNN, MSNOW, Politico from White House

Trump bans media outlets CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House

US President Donald Trump on Friday said he would ban media outlets CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House over…

AI: Silicon Species or Trojan Horse? Riyadh Calling, Russia Votes & the Ed Sheeran debate

This week, Saudi Arabia has turned to its allies for military support as Iran-backed Houthi rebels tighten their grip…

War in Iran 'jeopardises the Trump presidency', ex-Obama National Security Council member says

In an interview with FRANCE 24, former Obama administration National Security Council member Charles Kupchan said the…

REPLAY: Zidane names first squad as France manager

Zinedine Zidane named his first squad since taking over from Didier Deschamps as head coach of the French man's…

A Sydney Sweeney ad goes viral: Are we all just being played?

Another Sydney Sweeney ad goes viral – this time promoting a sports betting application almost naked. The campaign…

Sweden's centre-left leader Andersson tasked with forming government after election

Sweden's parliament speaker on Friday tasked opposition leader Magdalena Andersson with forming a government after an…

AI safety: No, China will not hit the brakes

A spate of warnings in recent days about the dangers of AI have sparked mixed reactions: from Donald Trump dismissing…

Agnes Obel captures the cosmic feelings of motherhood

Her new album ‘The Meaning of Flowers’ tackles much more than just flora, as the Danish musician and composer explores…

Air France bets on caviar and champagne to lure luxury flyers

Air France is betting big on luxury to keep wealthy travellers spending with lavish servings of caviar and champagne in…

We’re ideally placed to chair EU budget negotiations, says Irish Minister of State

Ireland is managing a jam-packed agenda as the current holder of the rotating presidency of the EU. We caught up with…

Ursula von der Leyen’s sixth State of the Union speech: A grand sweep, but thin on details?

In this episode, we debrief one of the key annual events in the EU calendar: the State of the Union speech. It was…

Macron convenes French party leaders as soaring energy prices put focus on wars in Iran and Ukraine

Haxie Meyers-Belkin is pleased to welcome Renaud Foucart, Senior Lecturer in Economics at Lancaster University’s…

France's new head coach Zidane unveils team line-up for Nations League matches

France's newly appointed head coach of its national men's football team Zinedine Zidane unveiled his first line-up…

Macron addresses energy crisis, warns of 'hybrid attacks'

President Emmanuel Macron said Friday that France would convene a G7 meeting dedicated to energy in the weeks to come…

Gaza documentary sparks political storm, protests in Israel

The Israeli filmmakers behind the award-winning documentary "NAZA", which uses anonymous military sources to speak…

Ukraine strikes continue as polling stations open in Russia

Russia and Ukraine traded strikes overnight as Russians prepared to vote in parliamentary elections in which the…

US approves sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia

The United States has approved a $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 stealth warplanes to Saudi Arabia, the State Department…