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France joins ban on products from Israeli settlements in West Bank

France will join the UK and other countries in launching a process to ban products from Israeli settlements in the…

UK ban on goods from Israeli settlements 'evidence of Netanyahu's failure'

British foreign minister Ed Miliband accused the Israeli government on Tuesday of turning a "blind eye" to what he…

🔴Israel to shut down UK consulate in Jerusalem in response to sanctions on settlements

Eiffel Tower reopens after row over removing women staff

The Eiffel Tower reopened on Tuesday after staff walked out over the removal of women colleagues during a visit by a…

Sounding the fire alarm: Why French firefighters are going on strike

We dive into the particularities of France's firefighting system, including how they came to be called…

Spoiler alert: AI in cinema 'just a tool, won’t replace actors and human beings'

Eve Irvine is pleased to welcome film producer Lahoucine Grimich. He challenges the prevailing narrative that cinema is…

New Hampshire voters pick 2026 midterm candidates

A late surge by a progressive challenger has injected drama into New Hampshire's Democratic Senate primary on Tuesday,…

'The age of cultural resurgence': Africa's mother tongues finding new life

Across the African continent, indigenous languages, once marginalised under colonial rule, are seeing renewed interest…

Who is Sarah Khalifa, the Egyptian TV presenter sentenced to death?

An Egyptian court has sentenced a well-known television presenter and 11 others to death for manufacturing and…

UK, France and ten other countries to sanction trade from Israeli settlements

Twelve countries including Britain, Canada and France Tuesday said they would slap sanctions on trade with Israeli…

'Be kind with yourself': US expat Robin Allison Davis on surviving cancer in Paris

An American woman who moved to Paris and soon afterwards was twice diagnosed with breast cancer has spoken to FRANCE 24…

Canada's counter-tariffs take effect as trade war with US heats up

Canada's retaliatory tariffs on billions of dollars in US products took effect Tuesday, as a trade war between the…

As Houthis attack Saudi Arabia, is Iran war escalating into regional conflict?

Saudi Arabia on Tuesday threatened to hit back after a wave of missiles from Yemen's Houthis set oil facilities ablaze…

Ukraine decries 'horrific' Russian attack shortly after US envoys leave

Ukraine criticised Russia on Tuesday for launching a major missile and drone attack that killed at least two people…

Who are the Hindu group cited in Eiffel Tower staff walk out?

The Eiffel Tower reopened on Tuesday after staff walked out over the removal of women colleagues during a visit by a…

Russia pounds Kyiv, ending three-day halt for US talks

Russian missiles and drones pounded Kyiv overnight, killing two people and sending smoke billowing above the Ukrainian…

In Ukraine, teens try to heal from trauma of war at summer camp

The psychological impact on the Ukrainian population of nearly five years of full-scale Russian onslaught is hard to…

Paris looks to profit as Céline Dion fans flock to French capital

Céline Dion’s hotly anticipated return to the stage is scheduled for this Saturday in Paris - the first of more than 16…

France, South Korea pledge 1 billion euros to support cinema amid AI threat

Hollywood star George Clooney and executives from US studios such as Sony Pictures and Disney were among the 200 guests…

'Pheromone maxxing': Men avoid showers before dates to boost attraction

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, September 8: Papers discuss UK sanctions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank. Also, could…

Nepal’s Gen Z protests one year on

September 8 marks a year since a Gen Z-led violent revolt against corruption in Nepal forced the then prime minister to…

‘Truly terrifying’: AfD election win sparks protests across Germany

The victory of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) in Sunday's state election in Saxony-Anhalt sparked protests…

London pub celebrates Bayeux Tapestry loan with ‘Beer Tapestry’

Britons will finally get the chance to view the Bayeux Tapestry on home soil this week, as the 11th century work goes…

UAE leader warned Netanyahu of Hamas attack days before October 7, says report

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced strong backlash from opposition leaders on Tuesday after a report…

French legionnaire escapes Colombian captors, makes four-day trek to freedom

A Colombian soldier in the French Foreign Legion who was taken hostage by guerrillas in Colombia escaped his captors…

What is Germany's political 'firewall' and can it keep out the AfD?

Alternative for Germany, or AfD, has established itself as a significant political force in the 13 years since its…

Russia pounds Kyiv after pause for visit of US envoys

Russia pummelled Kyiv with drones and missiles early on Tuesday, resuming its air attacks after a brief halt for the…

Trump threatens ban on Bombardier as Canada's retaliatory tariffs kick in

Canada's retaliatory tariffs of up to 50 percent on approximately $19.8 billion worth of US goods came into effect this…

Houthi attacks disrupt Saudi oil facilities and wound more than 70

Attacks on Saudi Arabia Tuesday claimed by Yemen's Houthis wounded more than 70 people and ignited fires at several oil…

Thieves steal works of art worth 9 million euros from France's Renoir museum

Two thieves on Tuesday broke into the Renoir Museum in the town of Cagnes-sur-Mer in southern France and stole "four…

French AI startup Mistral valued at over 21 billion euros after latest funding

French AI company Mistral announced Tuesday that it had raised three billion euros ($3.5 billion) in what it described…

Nepal rescuers race to free dozens trapped in hydropower tunnels

Authorities in Nepal on Tuesday said that rescuers are focusing on three hydropower project tunnels where they believe…

Rubio launches Latin America tour to cement US influence

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in Colombia on Tuesday, the first stop on a Latin American tour…

Rubio kicks off tour in Latin America as US vies for regional influence

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday arrived in Colombia following the recent election of hard-right…

🔴 Live: At least two killed in Kyiv as Russia renews strikes after three-day pause

Before Champions League, Kylian Mbappé campaigns for Ballon d'Or

As the Champions League resumes, Real Madrid are hosting Inter Milan. Speaking at a press conference, Kylian Mbappé…