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Mysterious plane carrying Gaza refugees lands in South Africa

South Africa's intelligence services are investigating who was behind a chartered plane that landed in Johannesburg with more than 150 Palestinians from war-ravaged Gaza who did not have proper travel documents and were held onboard on the tarmac for aro

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DR Congo and M23 rebel group sign a framework agreement for a peace deal in Qatar

The Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 rebel group signed a fresh framework for peace in Qatar Saturday after multiple rounds of direct talks between the warring sides. The Rwanda-backed paramilitary group seized two major cities in DR Congo's east

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Emily Thornberry: In a world of disinformation, the BBC remains a 'source of truth and reliability'

In a wide-ranging interview with Gavin Lee, British MP and Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Emily Thornberry offers a candid and reflective discussion that spans the complexities of global diplomacy, foreign policy, and the stark challenges of real govern

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France arrests longtime Arizona fugitive convicted in US sex crimes case

An American sex offender living in northeastern France was arrested earlier this month and charged with sexually abusing his 10-year-old adopted child, authorities said. Michael Robert Wiseman had fled the US on two separate occasions over the past 14 ye

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MSF revives rescue mission in Mediterranean after new disaster kills 42

Last week, a boat carrying migrants capsized off the coast of Libya, killing at least 42 people. The incident was the latest in a series of disasters that have killed more than a thousand people in the Mediterranean this year. Humanitarian group MSF - or

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US military kills four people in boat attack in the Caribbean

The United States on Monday conducted its 20th strike on an alleged drug trafficking boat, a Pentagon official said on Thursday. "The strike occurred in the Caribbean and four narco-terrorists were killed, no survivors," the official said. Details by FRA

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Bus crash in Stockholm kills three, shocking Sweden

A double-decker bus crashed into a bus stop in Stockholm on Friday, killing three people and injuring three others, police said. Swedish police said on Saturday they believed the incident was an accident. Story by Nicholas Rushworth.

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Japan PM’s sleep schedule prompts concern

Japan's new prime minister says she only gets two to four hours of sleep every night. Sanae Takaichi faces criticism for setting a bad example, as her government also mulls raising the upper limit on overtime work. Report by Mélodie Sforza, Himari Semans

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Fighting climate change with imaginative methods in East-Timor

As countries gather in Brazil for the COP 30 climate change conference, FRANCE 24 travels to East Timor, where global warming is wreaking havoc on the fishing industry. The isolated island nation and its 1.4 million people face coastal erosion, rising se

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UN rights council orders probe of atrocities in Sudan's Al-Fasher

The UN Human Rights Council on Friday ordered investigators to probe alleged atrocities in Sudan's Al-Fasher and to seek to identify perpetrators so they can be brought to justice. The decision came at the end of a special session called to address the s

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'One's own room': Afghan women's current reality

At first, its soft cushions, luxurious rugs and fine china evoke the warm hospitality of an Afghan home. Yet as the immersive theatrical experience progresses, the audience feels the walls closing in, the sky outside darkens and the narrator's stories be

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South Korea halts flights and stock market as students take university admission test

More than half a million people in South Korea sat for the country's gruelling university entrance exam on Thursday as police mobilised to ensure they made it to the test sites on time and all flights were halted for half an hour. Story by Charlotte Hugh

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Fears over migration and crime push Chile's presidential race to the right

Chileans are voting in a presidential election on Sunday that's pitting the governing leftist coalition against an array of right-wing candidates and will also redefine the country's legislature. Story by Charlotte Hughes and Thibault Franceschet.

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South Africa to probe mystery of a plane that arrived with more than 150 Palestinians from Gaza

South Africa's intelligence services are investigating who was behind a chartered plane that landed in Johannesburg with more than 150 Palestinians from war-ravaged Gaza who did not have proper travel documents and were held onboard on the tarmac for aro

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Settler attacks on the the West Bank reach highest level since 2006, says the UN

The occupied West Bank has been seeing an uptick in violence in recent weeks, as Palestinians harvest their olive trees in an annual ritual. The UN recorded more than 126 Israeli settler attacks on Palestinians and their land since the start of the olive

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Trump says 'sort of' decided what to do with Venezuela as military tensions rise

Senior Trump administration officials have held three meetings at the White House this week to discuss options for possible military operations in Venezuela, officials said on Friday, amid a growing U.S. military presence in the Caribbean. President Dona

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‘Protect the Amazon’: Climate protesters demand urgent action at COP30

Thousands of people thronged the streets of the Amazonian city of Belem in Brazil on Saturday, urging COP30 negotiators to take urgent action against climate change and halt the devastating deforestation of the Amazon Rainforest. “We are witnessing a mas

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World Cup Qualifying: Mbappé Out, 22 Players Available for France

France are set to wrap up their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign this Sunday in Azerbaijan. Already through after Thursday’s 4–0 win over Ukraine, Les Bleus will be without the injured Kylian Mbappé and Eduardo Camavinga. Manu Koné is suspended and has

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Trump says he will likely sue the BBC for up to $5 billion for editing his speech

US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he intended to sue the UK's public broadcaster for airing a documentary made by a third-party production company that misleadingly edited a speech the president gave in the hours leading up to his supporters'

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Delhi’s pollution is a crisis of democracy as much as public health, citizens say

Citizens in the Indian capital of New Delhi say that the government’s inaction against the pollution-driven public health crisis signals both a struggling democracy and hypocrisy, as India leads talks on climate action in the Global South at COP30.

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Trump deflects focus to Epstein’s ties with Democrats as new emails scrutiny grows

US President Donald Trump on Friday called on the Justice Department and FBI to probe Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged ties to prominent Democrats including former president Bill Clinton and former Treasury secretary Larry Summers. The move comes as questions g

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Trump says he will likely sue the BBC for up to $5 billion for editing his speech

US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he intended to sue the UK's public broadcaster for airing a documentary made by a third-party production company that misleadingly edited a speech the president gave in the hours leading up to his supporters'

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Brazil’s Bolsonaro one step closer to prison after court rejects his appeal

The decision by Brazil's Supreme Court on Friday to reject an appeal by far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro means the former army captain could be sent to prison as early as the last week of November, a court source told AFP. Bolsonaro was convicte

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The Bright Side: Iran's first woman orchestra conductor draws delighted crowds

In a country where lone women are banned by law from raising their voice in song in front of men, Iran's first woman philharmonic conductor Paniz Faryoussefi is a powerful symbol for young women dreaming of a life devoted to music.

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Brother of French anti-drugs activist murdered

A gunman on a motorbike has shot dead the 20-year-old brother of a prominent anti-drug activist in Marseille in a possible warning over his campaigning, a French prosecutor said Friday. Story by Charlotte Hughes, Eliza Herbert, and France 2.

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Trump scraps tariffs on beef, coffee and tropical fruit in a push to lower grocery store prices

President Donald Trump announced Friday that he was scrapping U.S. tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruits and a broad swath of other commodities — a dramatic move that comes amid mounting pressure on his administration to better combat high consumer pr

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China tells citizens not to visit Japan as Taiwan row grows

China has advised its citizens to avoid travelling to Japan, following a diplomatic feud sparked by remarks from Tokyo's new premier about a hypothetical attack on Taiwan. Details and analysis with James Simms, FRANCE 24 correspondent in Tokyo.

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DR Congo and M23 sign framework agreement for peace deal in Qatar

The Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 rebel group signed on Saturday in Qatar a framework agreement for a peace deal aimed at ending fighting in eastern Congo. Details by FRANCE 24 correspondent in Kinshasa, Emmet Linvingstone.

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Yesterday

Trump Vs the BBC, Pardoning Netanyahu? Sarkozy’s Prison Stint

This week, President Trump has threatened to sue the BBC for one billion dollars after it emerged its Panorama programme misleadingly edited his speech. The US President also sent a formal letter to Israeli President Isaac Herzog, asking for a pardon for

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Trump scraps tariffs on beef, coffee and other goods as grocery store prices rise

US President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order exempting imports including bananas, coffee, beef and other agricultural products from his sweeping tariffs. The decision follows a string of wins by Democratic politicians who campaigned rele

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The Bright Side: Giant web discovery reveals 'constant party' life of cohabiting spider species

Scientists have discovered what they believed to be the world’s largest-known spider web in a Balkan cave, where two different species cohabit in an enormous colony of more than 100,000 spiders. The rare behaviour is reshaping assumptions about how arach

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UN rights council orders probe of atrocities in Sudan's El-Fasher

In tonight's edition, the UN is launching an investigation into a massacre in El Fasher after the Rapid Support Forces seized the Sudanese city last month. Also, South Africa's intelligence services are investigating who was behind a chartered plane t

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'We refuse to be sacrificed': Indigenous groups disrupt COP30 summit in Brazil

Indigenous protesters blocked the main entrance of COP30 in Brazil on Friday, demanding stronger climate action and direct recognition of their rights.

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Ukraine’s drone war is also being waged on the ground

Ukrainians and Russians alike are making massive use of aerial drones in their conflict. But from underground bunkers, the Ukrainians are also piloting terrestrial drones. Wheeled or tracked, these devices have become essential for logistical and rescue

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French watchdog flags more online platforms selling illicit products as Shein scandal spreads

French consumer authorities said Friday that several platforms, including Temu and AliExpress, had listed illicit products in France, days after authorities moved to suspend e-commerce giant Shein amid public outrage over its sale of childlike sex dolls.

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Targeting the family?: Brother of French anti-drugs activist shot dead in Marseille

A gunman on a motorbike on Thursday shot dead Mehdi Kessaci, the youngest brother of influential anti-drug campaigner Amine Kessaci in the southern French city of Marseille. The crime may have been a warning against Kessaci’s activism, a prosecutor said

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'Russia is advancing towards multiple areas in the Donbas region'

The city of Pokrovsk, once a key logistics and cultural hub, now teeters on the brink of collapse. Through firsthand accounts, we see not only the brutal physical destruction of war but also the complete evisceration of the human condition. Ever since mi

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France-Switzerland: Police crack down on illegal meat smuggling

From simple steak portions hidden under car bonnets to entire quarters of beef stacked on the back seats, the illegal import of meat from France to Switzerland has massively increased in recent years. The reason for this illicit trade: the price of meat,

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Bodies of 15 Palestinians returned by Israel, health officials in Gaza say

Israel returned the bodies of 15 Palestinians to Gaza on Friday, officials at Nasser hospital in Khan Younis said, in the latest step to fulfilling the terms of the fragile U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement.

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Buffalo patrol: The unusual transport on Brazil’s Marajo Island across from COP30

In Brazil’s Soure, on Marajo Island, buffaloes serve as transport, agricultural helpers, and patrol animals, reflecting their deep role in local life and coexistence with humans – just across from COP30 in Belem.

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US intel revealed Israeli officials discussing use of human shields in Gaza

Shirli Sitbon, a journalist at France 24, gives us her analysis.

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'Work, work, work!' Japan's new PM under fire for asking staff to come in at 3am

When she was elected head of Japan's ruling party, Sanae Takaichi declared that she had abandoned the term "work-life balance" and asked fellow party members to "work like a horse". A month into office, the country's first female prime minister appears t

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Trump shifts focus to Epstein’s ties with Democrats as new emails scrutiny grows

US President Donald Trump on Friday called on the Justice Department and FBI to probe Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged ties to prominent Democrats including former president Bill Clinton and former Treasury secretary Larry Summers. The move comes as questions g

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COP30 in Brazil & the Global South: Tackling climate change without the US

The week, we head to Belem in Brazil where COP30, the UN's annual climate summit, is taking place. As rich nations drag their feet, will the Global South take the lead in climate action? We put the question to our guest, Charra Tesfaye Terfassa, economic

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Second brother of French anti-drugs activist murdered in Marseille

A gunman on a motorbike has shot dead the 20-year-old youngest brother of a prominent anti-drug activist in the southern French city of Marseille in a possible warning over his campaigning, a prosecutor said on Friday.

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'Another England': Conceptual artist Phillip Toledano on his AI-enhanced images

He creates images of a past, present and future that are tantalisingly close to reality: Phillip Toledano's approach to photography harnesses technology, style and a sharp sense of humour. He joins us to talk about his latest book "Another England" and t

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Israel army denies building wall inside Lebanon after UN forces say de facto border crossed

UN peacekeepers on Friday said that Israel built new concrete walls that crossed the Blue Line into Lebanese territory, urging a withdrawal. Israel denied any breach of the UN-demarcated border.

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Danish attitudes to the EU have 'changed dramatically': Denmark's Europe Minister Bjerre

Denmark's rotating presidency of the EU has been juggling a lot of difficult political balls: the climate negotiations ahead of the COP30 in Brazil, the "simplification" omnibuses that have run into political battles in the European Parliament, and much

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'I want to see a more engaged Europe in the Balkans': Montenegro's President Milatović

Montenegro is considered to be one of the frontrunners to join the European Union, and it hopes to enter the bloc and the eurozone in 2028. The Western Balkans country of around 620,000 people began accession talks in 2012. Six years earlier, in 2006, it

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Chinese astronauts return to earth after spacecraft damaged by space debris

A three-person crew stranded at China’s space station after their spacecraft was apparently hit by space debris are to return Friday using the craft that brought their replacement crew.

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BBC apologises to Trump over speech edit but rejects defamation claim

The BBC sent a personal apology to US President Donald Trump on Thursday but said there was no legal basis for him to sue the public broadcaster over a documentary his lawyers called defamatory.

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BBC accused of bias after airing misleading edit of Trump speech

Britain's BBC has apologised to US President Donald Trump after airing a misleading edit of his speech from January 6, 2021, moments before the US Capitol riot. British politicians and the press have both attacked and defended the national broadcaster am

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Climate change killed his friend. Now he's seeking justice

The effects of climate change are being felt around the world, with extreme weather events becoming more frequent and intense. According to recent estimates, climate inaction is on track to cost the global economy $38 trillion per year in damages within

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UN rights council orders probe of atrocities in Sudan's El-Fasher amid genocide warnings

The UN Human Rights Council on Friday ordered a probe into alleged atrocities in Sudan’s El-Fasher, acting amid stark warnings of crimes against humanity and genocide.

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Mexican president's sexual assault triggers national outcry

In a reminder that no woman is safe; Mexico's first female president, Claudia Sheinbaum, is the victim of a public sexual assault. Our team in Mexico report on how the attack has triggered a national reckoning. Also how Pakistan is one of the countries h

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Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv kills 6 people and injures at least 35

Russia unleashed a major missile and drone barrage on Kyiv early Friday, killing six people, starting fires and scattering debris as the sound of explosions boomed across the city, Ukrainian authorities said. A pregnant woman was among at least 35 people

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War in Gaza: US Intelligence raises concerns over Israeli tactics

Noga Tarnopolsky, our correspondant in Jerusalem, has more.

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New Paris memorial garden honours the victims while 'celebrating living again'

Ten years after the November 13th attacks, Paris is inaugurating a new memorial garden on Saint-Gervais Square just behind city hall. Commemorating half a century of resilience in the face of terrorist attacks, paying tribute to the victims and celebrati

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Vietnam's Mekong Delta threatened by rising sea levels

Vietnam's Mekong Delta is under serious threat from climate change. The agricultural region, which produces half of the country’s food supply, is being hit hard by rising sea levels and saltwater intrusion, which devastate rice crops. The landscape is ch

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Trump administration says it has trade frameworks with Argentina

The Trump administration said Thursday that it had reached trade frameworks with Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador and Guatemala.

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