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Back-to-back Russian drone strikes kill 14 people in Ukraine shopping centre

A pair of Russian drone strikes that hit a shopping centre in the Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih Friday killed 14 people and wounded scores more, authorities said. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Moscow of targeting emergency workers in a "d

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Turkey seeks Interpol arrest warrant against Netanyahu over Gaza flotilla detention

Turkey said Friday it is seeking an Interpol international arrest notice for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as part of a domestic criminal case over Israel's interception and detention of dozens of activists attempting to deliver humanitarian

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Does Putin travel without security?

In order to create an image of Russian President Vladimir Putin as a leader beloved by his people, pro-Russia social media users have been claiming that he travels without a security team, unlike other heads of state. To illustrate this claim, they share

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Who are the eight candidates running to succeed Antonio Guterres as UN chief?

The United Nations Security Council meets Friday for a second informal straw poll to gauge the popularity of candidates seeking to succeed Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who will complete his second five-year term at the end of the year. Eight candi

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Millions in Cuba face water shortages as oil crisis deepens

In Cuba, seven months of an effective oil blockade imposed by the Trump administration has not only increased power outages but is also leaving more and more people without running water. In August 2025, 2.6 million people on the Caribbean island nation

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Deadly daytime heat turns Japanese farmers nocturnal

Pacific Asia • 3:25 PM

Japan's farmers are opting for more nocturnal schedules as daytime summer heat makes working conditions dangerous. North of Tokyo, Motoaki Iijima harvests flowers in his illuminated greenhouse long after sunset. The farmer was pushed to make a dramatic

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Brazillian football star Ronaldinho makes a comeback at the age of 46

Former Brazil football star Ronaldinho, who had retired in 2015, said on Thursday that he was making a comeback 11 years later with Italian third-division club Ravenna to try and score "a 300th goal".

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FIFA suspends Argentina's Paredes for 10 games over World Cup final clashes

Several Argentina players including midfielder Leandro Paredes have been slapped with bans and fines for taking part in scuffles during the World Cup final against Spain in July. Paredes, who was banned for 10 international matches, was also fined $90,00

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Moroccan families travel to Ceuta border in search of missing loved ones

CEUTA, Spain – Moroccan families are searching for loved ones who left last month for the Spanish enclave of Ceuta during a large wave of migration. Many of them are camping outside the Tarajal border post on the Moroccan side in hopes of obtaining infor

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What a record-breaking El Nino could mean for the world

This year's El Nino is on track to be the strongest on record, threatening to unleash extreme weather across the globe and make 2027 the hottest recorded year by far. It is expected to be the most "intense" El Nino in more than a century, the head of lon

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2,500 dead and rising: UN says DR Congo Ebola outbreak 'growing exponentially'

The Ebola outbreak raging in the Democratic Republic of Congo is growing "exponentially", with more than 2,500 deaths recorded and half of those in the last 20 days, the senior UN coordinator on the disease said Friday. The Ebola outbreak is already the

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E1 Israeli settlement poses ‘existential threat’ to two-state solution, UN chief warns

The United Nations on Wednesday said UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was alarmed by reports of illegal Israeli settlement outposts in the West Bank, warning that development in the E1 area threatened a two-state solution. UN spokesperson Stephane D

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PSG heavily favoured to win sixth successive Ligue 1 title

Paris Saint-Germain remains the team to beat in Ligue 1, with back-to-back Champions League triumphs bolstered by an influx of new arrivals this season. The team's opening match against Stade Rennais this Sunday has been moved to Rennes after their Parc

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Fishermen floating in cooler rescued after five days at sea off Mexican coast

The Mexican Navy rescued two fishermen on Wednesday after they spent five days adrift in the Pacific Ocean aboard a cooler. They were found alive and have been reunited with their families.

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Ronaldinho returns in search of 'beautiful' 300th goal

Former Brazil star Ronaldinho, who retired from the game in 2015, said on Thursday that he was making a comeback 11 years later with Italian third-division side Ravenna to try and score "a 300th goal". The 46-year-old, who won the World Cup in 2002 and t

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Key European leaders demand Israel halt West Bank settlement project

France, Italy, Britain and Germany on Thursday piled on mounting international condemnation of a major settlement project in the occupied West Bank, after Israeli authorities opened bidding for more than 1,200 homes in the area. The E1 plan was green-lit

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Hopes fade after Central African Republic gold mine collapse kills dozens

Hopes of finding survivors at a collapsed gold mine in Central African Republic were fading Thursday, two days after a disaster that local officials and the Red Cross said killed more than 100 people, although the government put the death toll at 49. Thi

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Prince Harry and Meghan are returning to the UK with their children

Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have decided to return to the United Kingdom for an extended stay starting this fall, but they won’t resume their roles as working members of the royal family, The Associated Press learned Wednesday. The couple's childr

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Two organisers of Hong Kong's Tiananmen vigils charged for inciting subversion

Pacific Asia • 11:27 AM

Two former organisers of Hong Kong’s annual vigils in remembrance of the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre were convicted for "incitement to subversion". Three government-vetted judges ruled that Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung had "incited other persons t

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This year's El Nino set to be strongest in more than a century, UK forecasters say

Britain's Met Office has predicted sea surface temperatures in the tropical Pacific will reach an "unheard-of" level of potentially more than three degrees above average, triggering severe droughts across South America and the West Pacific. Such an event

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Cybercriminals perfect 'social engineering': 'Each hack feeds the chances of the next one succeeding

Peter O'Brien is pleased to welcome Simon McGarr, Lawyer with McGarr Solicitors in Dublin, and Managing Director of Data Compliance Europe. Cybersecurity is no longer simply a question of whether governments possess adequate technical defences, explains

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In Senegal's Saint-Louis, traces of slave-trading past fade away

A dilapidated two-century-old building in Saint-Louis, Senegal bears testament to the island's little-known past as part of the transatlantic slave trade, the traces of which are quickly and quietly disappearing from view. Located in the country's north,

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France, Germany, UK and Italy condemn Israel's 'E1' West Bank plan

France, Germany, Britain and Italy condemned on Thursday plans by Israel to open up construction tenders for a residential ‌property project ⁠called 'E1' in the occupied West Bank. Hundreds of thousands of Israelis have settled among millions of Pale

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Hong Kong's Tiananmen vigils organisers convicted in national security case

Two former organisers of Hong Kong’s annual vigils in remembrance of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown were convicted by government-approved judges Friday for inciting others to overthrow China's communist leadership. Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung,

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France’s heatwaves bring bumper salt harvest in Guérande

The heatwave has taken a heavy toll on much of the agricultural sector, but it is also benefiting a lucky few. The high temperatures are providing ideal conditions for salt harvesting in the famous salt marshes of Guérande in Western France, where the ha

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Ex-Pakistan PM Khan taken back to jail after hospital checks

Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan was transferred back to jail early on Friday, hours after being taken to a hospital for court-ordered medical checks, the government said. The Supreme Court ordered on Tuesday that Khan, Pakistan's most popular p

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El Niño rains in Peru disrupt access to Machu Picchu

Heavy rains ⁠linked to the El Niño weather phenomenon caused flooding in Peru on Wednesday that disrupted access to the ancient Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, closed roads due to landslides and flooded homes ‌in the capital Lima. Peruvian authorities o

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Trump ultra-loyal aide Natalie Harp in the spotlight

She is a near-constant presence at US President Donald Trump's side, but until recently his ultra-loyal aide Natalie Harp had managed to stay out of the spotlight. That has all changed since it emerged the 35-year-old was one of a handful of people who s

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'Breakthrough' mRNA cancer drug curbs melanoma in large trial

US drugmakers Merck and Moderna said Wednesday a personalised cancer treatment had shown success in reducing the recurrence of melanoma tumors in a late-stage trial hailed by experts as a "breakthrough." Researchers have for years been trying to apply mR

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Tunisia opposition protests against president amid economic discontent

Activists and opponents ⁠of Tunisian President Kais Saied took to the streets of Tunis on Thursday, calling for his departure and the restoration of democracy in the latest protest against his governance amid growing political and economic discontent.

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Conference League: Monaco take first-leg lead in Poland

Monaco won 3-2 away at Gornik Zabrze in the first leg of their Conference League play-off. Mika Biereth opened the scoring before Lamine Camara doubled Monaco’s lead after the break. Paris Brunner then restored the visitors’ advantage after the Polish si

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2026-08-21 06:49 SPORTS

The sports recap of the day with France 24 journalists and a summary of world sports news, both on and off the field.

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Strong 6.7-magnitude earthquake strikes southern Peru, damaging homes and schools

A 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck southern Peru on Thursday, injuring three people and damaging at least 22 homes, six schools and 12 medical centres, according to preliminary assessments. The quake was also felt in Lima and several other parts of the co

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Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan returned to jail after hospital checks

Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan was transfered back to prison after being examined at the public PIMS hospital in Islamabad early Friday, not the private clinic ordered by the court. Sentenced to 17 years in prison alongside his wife Bushra B

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Hong Kong convicts two Tiananmen vigil activists of inciting subversion

Pacific Asia • 3:55 AM

Two pro-democracy activists who organised annual vigils to mark Beijing's 1989 deadly Tiananmen crackdown were on Friday convicted of inciting subversion by a Hong Kong court. Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung were leaders of the now-defunct Hong Kong All

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Middle East live: Turkey issues arrest warrant for Israel’s Netanyahu over Gaza flotilla detentions

Turkey issued an international arrest warrant for Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as part of an investigation into Israel's interception of an aid flotilla for Gaza in May and its detention of hundreds of activists on board, Justice Minister A

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US urges allies and China to join Iran economic pressure campaign

The United States on Thursday urged allies and China to join its campaign to isolate Iran's economy, as President Donald Trump seeks to intensify pressure on Tehran amid a stalemate in the war and growing domestic criticism.

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Netanyahu focused on reelection as Israeli govt grows 'less concerned' about international isolation

Annette Young is pleased to welcome Dr. Aaron Y. Zelin, Senior Fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy. He sees Israel’s recent actions in the West Bank and Syria as part of a broader shift in its strategic posture. Since October 7, the I

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Ebola outbreak in DR Congo growing 'exponentially' as death toll passes 2,500

Africa • 12:55 AM

More than half of the 2,500-plus deaths from DR Congo's Ebola outbreak have occurred within the past 20 days alone, as the virus spreads faster than any recorded outbreak, according to the UN's senior Ebola coordinator. Julien Harneis is urging a rapid s

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Yesterday

Panama Canal to cut daily ship traffic as drought worsens from El Nino

The Panama Canal will limit daily vessel traffic from September 3, the Pnama Canal Authority said Thursday, as a severe drought fuelled by El Nino depletes water supplies needed to operate the vital trade route. The restrictions will reduce crossings fro

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Major Nigerian coke bust leads to arrests

Africa • 9:17 PM

Nigeria's drug enforcement agency has broken up an international cocaine trafficking ring that used the continent's most populous country as a transit point for internationally bound shipments of life-devastating narcotics. Also, opponents of Tunisian Pr

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Ukraine a 'genuine', 'fragile' democracy: 'Internal political turmoil will weaken political system'

Oliver Farry is pleased to welcome Dr. Volodymyr Yermolenko, Ukrainian philosopher, journalist, author and President of PEN Ukraine. According to Dr Yermolenko, Ukraine is confronting serious threats to its democracy. Suspending elections during wartime

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Cameroon's 93-year-old President Paul Biya returns after months-long stay abroad

Africa • 8:19 PM

Cameroonian President Paul Biya returned to the country on Thursday after a 73-day absence, with local media reporting the 93-year-old had been in Geneva with his family and close aides. The country's opposition criticised Biya's long absence, saying he

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Woman charged with IS group-inspired plot to bomb New York State Capitol

US authorities charged Jessica Bowie, a woman who allegedly supported the Islamic State group, with a terrorism offence Thursday after she told an FBI informant she "wanted to destroy" the New York State Capitol buildings.

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France, Germany, UK and Italy slam Israel's 'E1' West Bank settler project

Paris, Berlin, London and Rome on Thursday condemned Israel's decision to open bidding for a planned settlement project in the occupied West Bank. The sprawling "E1" development, which like all Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory is

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Extreme heat: 'We're really starting now to understand how global climate is impacting our health'

Annette Young is pleased to welcome Dr. Simon Williams, Behavioural Scientist, WHO Consultant, Lecturer in psychology and a public health researcher at Swansea University. What concerns Dr. Williams most is that the health consequences of extreme heat, p

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Landmark case against Meta: Focus shifts from online content to 'design and infrastructure'

Nadia Massih is pleased to welcome Leïla Mörch, CEO / Founder of Geminy. She specializes in technology, public policy, with a focus on social media regulation. She sees the landmark trial against Meta as potentially significant not simply because the soc

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British Army sailors rescue bedraggled barn owl 70 nautical miles out to sea

Europe • 4:13 PM

A barn owl stranded some 70 nautical miles out to sea was rescued by an astonished British Army sailing crew competing in a gruelling race around Britain and Ireland.

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North Korea launches missiles, Seoul says, after Trump floats Kim meet

North Korea fired several short-range ballistic missiles on Thursday, the South said, and Pyongyang mocked US "servant" Seoul, after President Donald Trump suggested he would meet Kim Jong Un this year. The latest launches from the nuclear-armed North co

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French PM announces creation of unit to combat cyberattacks

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has announced the creation of a specialised unit to strengthen the fight against cyberattacks. It follows a series of hacks on the websites of French government services that have highlighted vulnerabilities in IT

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Spain expands Ceuta migrant shelters to ease crisis

The Spanish government announced on Thursday the creation of shelters for 1,800 migrants in Ceuta in a bid to relieve the humanitarian crisis there following last month's influx from Morocco. Some 72,000 migrants breached the border in an unprecedented a

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Hundreds of migrants relocated to temporary shelters following Ceuta border crisis

Spanish authorities have cleared the El Trampolín beach area in Ceuta, relocating around 1,500 migrants and asylum seekers according to official government figures. This large-scale operation addresses the humanitarian crisis triggered when thousands of

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Gold mine collapse in Central African Republic leaves at least 100 dead

**This video contains sensitive content** The death toll from August 18's gold mine collapse in Zamboye, Central African Republic has surpassed 100. Several survivors were also critically injured. An investigation has been opened to determine the cause o

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Kyiv under fire: Russian strikes kill at least 16

A Russian missile barrage overnight on Thursday killed at least 16 people and wounded 40 in Kyiv as explosions echoed across the capital. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia had been preparing the attack "for a long time".

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Ceuta: FRANCE 24 brings you up to speed

🇪🇸 🌍 🔎 In Ceuta, the fate of migrants who crossed into the Spanish enclave at the end of July remains murky, but the trauma of the precarious journey remains. Most of the migrants who remain are forced to sleep in dangerous conditions, many among them

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ICC slams US decision to sanction the court's president and a senior prosecution lawyer

The International Criminal Court on Wednesday slammed the latest US sanctions targeting senior ICC staff, including its president, as a “flagrant attack” on the global tribunal's independence and vowed to continue seeking justice for atrocities around th

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US national debt tops $40 trillion for first time, dealing blow to Trump

The US gross national debt has surged past $40 trillion for the first time, government data showed Wednesday, outstripping earlier forecasts at a pace fuelled in part by President Donald Trump's invalidated tariffs. The uptick in borrowing is a blow to T

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Prince Harry and Meghan to move back to Britain

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan plan to move back to Britain this month, six years after they stepped down from their royal duties and relocated to the US, a source close to the couple said. The surprise move comes after the couple spent recent years r

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DRC’s Ebola outbreak reaches 5,000 cases, outpaces response efforts at unprecedented speed

The Ebola outbreak in Congo has reached 5,000 cases, government data showed Wednesday, as responders warn it is spreading at an unprecedented speed outpacing efforts to slow it in one of the country’s remotest regions. Data from Congo’s Ministry of Healt

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Huge questions loom over Prince Harry and Meghan's shock return to UK

Dozens of questions swirled Thursday as Prince Harry prepares to move back to the UK with his wife and children, six years after his departure sparked a bitter rift with the royal family. In a surprise move, Harry and Meghan "plan to leave the United Sta

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Germany records 14,000 heat-related deaths this summer as heatwaves scorch Europe

Berlin has recorded roughly 14,000 heat-related deaths this summer, official data showed Thursday. Europe has experienced a spike in heat-related mortality as the worst-hit countries grapple with historically high temperatures exacerbated by human-driven

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Massive Russian strikes hit Kyiv killing several people

Europe • 7:17 AM

Russian ballistic missiles killed 12 people and injured more than 30 in Kyiv early on Thursday, authorities said, damaging ‌buildings and severing power supply to some parts of the Ukrainian capital. FRANCE 24’s Camille Corcoran brings us more with this

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