World · 3 min read
Hundreds of thousands demonstrated Saturday in France against rising living costs and worsening public services, sparking clashes with police, fires, and looting in several cities, notably Paris.
World · 4 min read
The Ethiopian federal government has officially established a six-month interim administration in the Tigray region, reclaiming administrative control from the TPLF rebels following weeks of conflict.
World · 1 min read
Bernard Thibault, a key figure in the 1995 protests, expressed support for the students mobilized on October 17, describing their movement as a "ray of sunshine in a dark sky."
World · 3 min read
In October 2026, France 24 marks ten years since the demolition of Calais' 'Jungle' camp by exploring migrants' evolving experiences, especially women, and migration's growing role in European politics.
World · 3 min read
CNN and France 24 report that the US may use its largest non-nuclear bomb against Iran if President Trump decides to reignite the stalled conflict.
World · 3 min read
In June 2025, French hostages Jacques Paris and Cécile Kohler endured a night of terror as Israeli strikes targeted their Iranian prison. Their testimony reveals a prolonged nightmare amid war and fragile hope for release.
World · 1 min read
Katie Zacharia, appointed White House spokesperson by Donald Trump last week, left her position after only five days, according to Fox News and a senior U.S. official.
World · 1 min read
Chronic kidney disease affects about one in seven adults in Africa. Due to limited access to dialysis and financial constraints, many patients die untreated. Prof. Abdellatif Sidy Aly explains these challenges on France 24.
World · 1 min read
With the Security Council vote on the MINURSO mandate approaching, the Polisario Front criticizes UN envoy Staffan de Mistura's method but continues dialogue.
World · 4 min read
Ukraine accuses the US of limiting access to SpaceX's Starlink satellite technology, essential for drone control in the conflict with Russia. Elon Musk attributes delays to the US government. Kiev notes lack of viable European alternatives.
World · 3 min read
Located in northern Germany, the Halligen archipelago is a bird sanctuary endangered by rising waters linked to climate change, highlighting challenges discussed at COP17 in Yerevan.
World · 3 min read
For two months, Indonesia has experienced a surge in wildfires linked to an intense El Niño causing hot, dry conditions, and problematic forestry practices like palm oil deforestation and peatland drying.
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