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Myanmar civil war hampers rescue efforts after devastating earthquake

Rescue efforts following a deadly earthquake on Friday that killed at least 2,886 people have been complicated in Myanmar, where four years of civil war have left infrastructure in tatters. Attacks have continued since the quake despite a unilateral 30-d

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Trump faces first electoral setback after liberal judge elected in Wisconsin

US President Donald Trump's second presidency was dealt a spinning blow by voters in Wisconsin Tuesday as they elected a liberal judge to the state's Supreme Court, despite his powerful advisor Elon Musk pouring millions into the race in the aim to sway

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Trump to announce sweeping tariffs on US trading partners

After weeks of public anxiety, US President Donald Trump is set on Wednesday to announce a barrage of “reciprocal” global tariffs on friends and foes alike. The tarrifs are set to escalate a trade war that has affected financial markets and increased unc

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Val Kilmer dies of pneumonia at age 65

American actor Val Kilmer, who was first propelled to fame with "Top Gun" and went on to starring roles as Batman and Jim Morrison, died at age 65 on Tuesday night. "He was one of Hollywood's biggest leading men in the 80s and 90s", FRANCE 24 corresponde

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Live: Israel says it will seize 'large areas' of the Gaza Strip

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz announced a major expansion of military operations in Gaza on Wednesday, saying the army would seize "large areas" of the Palestinian territory and add them to Israeli security zones. Follow our liveblog for all the l

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Actor Val Kilmer, known for Top Gun and Batman, dies at 65

The California-born and Juilliard-trained Hollywood star Val Kilmer died at age 65 on Tuesday night. Known for his roles in "Top Gun" and "Batman Forever", he gained a reputation as a Hollywood bad boy and versatile actor whose career spanned decades.

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Actor Val Kilmer, known for Top Gun and Batman, dies at 65

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China practises hitting Taiwan key ports, energy sites in 'live-fire' drills

Pacific Asia • 4:08 AM

China's military carried out "live-fire" drills targeting crucial ports and energy sites directed at Taiwan. Washington condemned the drills as "intimidation tactics" and Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te labeled Beijing a "foreign hostile force".

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Wisconsin voters elect liberal to Supreme Court, defying Musk's millions

Wisconsin voters elected liberal judge Susan Crawford to the state Supreme Court on Tuesday, dealing a blow to US President Donald Trump's second presidential term. Crawford's victory came despite the significant financial support Trump's advisor Elon Mu

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European visitors now need an entry permit to visit the UK

Europe • 2:25 AM

European visitors to Britain will have to purchase an electronic entry permit in advance for trips from Wednesday. The permit can be purchased online for £10 (12 euros) until April 9, when the price will rise to £16. The UK government follows other count

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Ukraine, Russia complain to Washington about strikes on energy sites

Ukraine and Russia both urged the US to address violations of a tentative deal after accusing each other of targeting energy sites on Tuesday – though a formal deal has not been put in place and the commitments taken by each side remain unclear. Kyiv is

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US senator breaks record with 25-hour speech against Trump's policies

Democratic Senator Cory Booker broke the record for the longest US Senate speech on Monday and Tuesday, exceeding 25 hours in a fiery protest against President Trump's "unconstitutional" actions. Before Tuesday, the longest Senate speech was Strom Thurmo

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Yesterday

Niger junta releases ministers of overthrown government

Africa • 11:34 PM

Niger's junta released around 50 people Tuesday, including former ministers, a diplomat, a journalist and soldiers linked to a 2010 coup attempt, following a national conference recommendation. Former President Mohamed Bazoum is still being detained desp

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World economies brace for Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs

The White House said Tuesday that US President Donald Trump will impose a new set of global tariffs on Wednesday, escalating a trade war that has affected financial markets and increased uncertainty about the economic future of the United States.

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US ranking protection of Taiwan on same level as home territory, analyst says

China on Tuesday sent its army, navy, air and rocket forces to surround Taiwan for large-scale drills Beijing said were aimed at practising for "precision strikes" and a blockade of the self-ruled island. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks to Stéphane Cor

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Nigeria: Shell, Renaissance to face legal action over mining licence transfer deal

Africa • 8:52 PM

A Nigerian human rights and environmental NGO has filed a lawsuit in the Lagos High Court to stop Shell from selling its Nigerian assets to a local oil and gas company. HEDA says Shell is responsible for 35 percent of Nigeria's oil spills and accuses the

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US ranking protection of Taiwan on same level as home territory, analyst says

China on Tuesday sent its army, navy, air and rocket forces to surround Taiwan for large-scale drills Beijing said were aimed at practising for "precision strikes" and a blockade of the self-ruled island. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks to Stéphane Cor

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No, declassified CIA documents do not prove that Hitler escaped to Argentina

Argentina's President Javier Milei recently announced that his government would declassify all documents relating to Nazi fugitives who settled in Argentina after World War II. Following this announcement, users are sharing the viral claim that Adolf Hit

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Which course for Turkey? Mass protests defy Erdogan's 22-year grip on power

There was a sea of humanity out in the streets last Saturday to protest the jailing of Turkey's popular presidential contender Ekrem Imamoglu, but now the country's on a week-long post-Ramadan break. Will it be long enough to dull the momentum of Turkey'

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Russian advance in Ukraine slows for fourth consecutive month, ISW data shows

Russian forces continue to advance in Ukraine but at a slower pace than in recent months, according to data from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), which shows Moscow's territorial gains slowing down for the fourth consecutive month in March.

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France's Bielle-Biarrey wins Six Nations best player award after try-scoring record

France winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey was named Six Nations Player of the Championship on Tuesday after scoring a record eight tries to help his team win the tournament. The win means Les Bleus have won the best player award four times in the past six editi

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Exploring true crime, Westerns and post-apartheid legacies in South Africa

South African TV and film writers Amy Jephta and Sean Drummond join Dheepthika Laurent on set to talk about their upcoming projects. Sean was head writer on the second season of "Unseen", a wildly popular crime thriller on Netflix. He also talks about hi

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As Le Pen’s presidential hopes hang in the balance, Bardella waits in the wings

French courts on Monday banned far-right leader Marine Le Pen from running for office for five years, ruling out the frontrunner for France’s 2027 presidential race. As Le Pen now faces a lengthy appeal process, her 29-year-old protégé Jordan Bardella co

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Famed Michelin culinary guide awards new stars to 68 French restaurants

On Monday, France's famous Michelin guide awarded 68 new stars, including a prized third star to two French chefs. That brings the number of three-starred restaurants in France to 31. The 2025 Michelin edition also includes nine new two-star eateries, in

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Donald Trump signs executive order against ticket scalping

Donald Trump welcomed rocker and MAGA supporter Kid Rock to the Oval Office, where he signed an executive order aimed at curbing ticket scalping and introducing “commonsense” changes to live event pricing. Bryan Quinn tells us more.

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Ephemeral cherry blossoms season in Japan has kicked off

In Japan, tourists and locals are flocking to the parks to enjoy Hanami, or cherry blossom season. Known as "Sakura" in Japanese, the pink and white flowers traditionally symbolise fresh starts and represent the fleeting impermanence of life. Emerald Max

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Russia accuses Ukraine on firing on energy sites

Russia's Defence Ministry on Tuesday accused Ukraine of attacking Russian energy infrastructure twice in the past 24 hours despite a U.S.-brokered moratorium on striking each other's energy facilities. Ukrainian drones hit electricity substations in part

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Presidents Macron and Tebboune reiterate their commitment to work together

Relations between Paris and Algiers, which had significantly deteriorated in recent months, are now warming. On Monday, the French and Algerian presidents decided to resume dialogue and restart cooperation on security and migration issues. Emmanuel Macro

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National rally voters wonder who they will vote for in 2027 elections

Across France, National Rally voters are wondering who they will vote for in the 2027 elections, as party leader Marine Le Pen has been banned from running for office. For some, co-party leader Jordan Bardella is the ideal plan B, but for others, not so

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Israeli PM Netanyahu says his aides “held hostage” in Qatargate probe

On Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that he had testified in an ongoing investigation into whether his aides received payments from Qatar. He calls the investigation a witch hunt. However, political tension in Israel is rising,

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Israel confirms Hezbollah targeted in overnight Beirut strike

Israel has stated that its deadly overnight strike on a Beirut suburb was a targeted attack aimed at a Hezbollah official who posed an imminent threat to Israeli citizens. The attack resulted in four deaths and seven injuries. The Lebanese Prime Minister

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Trump threatens $9 billion in Harvard funding over 'anti-Semitism'

The US government will review $9 billion of funding for Harvard University over alleged anti-Semitism on campus, authorities said Monday, after it cut millions from Columbia University, which has also seen fierce pro-Palestinian student protests. Lecture

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European Union prepares ‘strong plan’ to hit back at Trump’s tariffs

Donald Trump is calling it 'Liberation Day' for America, as he is set to launch new sweeping tariffs on April 2nd. European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said the bloc has a solid strategy for retaliation if the US imposes sweeping tariffs on it.

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Iran will have 'no choice' but to get nukes if attacked, says Khamenei adviser

Iran complained to the United Nations Security Council on Monday about "reckless and belligerent" remarks by US President Donald Trump, who threatened Iran on Sunday with bombing and more tariffs if Tehran did not come to an agreement with Washington ove

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Marine Le Pen remains defiant after five-year election ban

Marine Le Pen has been prohibited from running for office for five years and sentenced to prison after being found guilty of misusing EU funds. However, the French far-right leader remains defiant and plans to appeal the verdict. France24 reporter Clovis

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French parliament considers adding consent to rape law in penal code

Here in France, a proposal to change the wording of France's laws in regard to rapre goes to a commision of MPs starting today. Hotely debated, the next bill would add the notion of consent to the France's penal code. Solange Mougin breaks down for us wh

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Business - Global shares dip as wolrd markets brace for Trump tariffs

US trading partners scrambled on Tuesday to prepare for the latest round of Donald Trump tariffs, after the U.S. president left unclear who would be targeted but promised to be 'very kind' in addressing what he claims are unfair trade imbalances. France2

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Brazil's African origin faiths under attack as Evangelicals carry out 'holy war'

In 2024, Brazil recorded an almost 70 percent year-on-year increase in cases of discrimination and attacks on religious practices, according to the ministry of human rights. The main victims are religions of African origin, such as Umbanda and Candomblé.

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Evacuees react to Israeli military order to leave southern Gaza

The Israeli military has ordered 140,000 people to evacuate Rafah in southern Gaza, signaling that a major ground operation could soon be launched there.The UN has condemned the situation, stating that Palestinians are being treated like pinballs, forced

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'Guilty', 'ineligible': What future for Le Pen's far right after corruption conviction?

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, April 1: We bring you all the reactions from the French and international press after French far-right leader Marine Le Pen was found guilty of embezzlement and banned from running for public office. The immediate ban means she'll

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Why is Trump’s Liberation Day tariff transformation so risky?

US trading partners scrambled on Tuesday to prepare for the latest round of Donald Trump tariffs, after the U.S. president left unclear who would be targeted but promised to be 'very kind' in addressing what he claims are unfair trade imbalances. France2

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World economies brace for Trump new tariffs deadline

Donald Trump is calling it 'Liberation Day' for America, as he is set to launch new sweeping tariffs on April 2nd. However, millions of consumers worldwide are concerned that the U.S. president's plan could cause significant harm with minimal benefit, af

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Chinese military surrounds Taiwan in latest military drills

The Chinese military on Tuesday surrounded Taiwan in what it said was a practice blockade of the island and issued a "stern warning" against Taiwanese separatists as tensions continue to escalate between the two countries. Caroline Baum tells us more.

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Myanmar declares week of national mourning as quake deaths climb past 2,700

Myanmar's military leadership declared a week of national mourning on Monday with flags to fly at half-mast until April 6 “in sympathy for the loss of life and damages” from a massive quake, which has killed more than 2,000 people. In Thailand, hopes fad

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Focus: Afro-Brazilian religions face evangelical ‘holy war’

According to the Ministry of Human Rights, in 2024 Brazil recorded an almost 70% year-on-year increase in cases of discrimination and attacks against religious practices. The main victims are religions of African origin such as Umbanda and Candomblé. The

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2025 Michelin Guide awards stars for 68 restaurants in France

On Monday, the Michelin Guide awarded 68 new stars, including a coveted third star to two French chefs, raising the total number of 3-star restaurants in France to 31. The 2025 Michelin edition, revealed in Metz, also introduced nine new 2-star establish

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Tesla protests escalate worldwide in response to Elon Musk’s leadership

Protests against Tesla persist worldwide this week, as demonstrators rally against the carmaker’s controversial CEO, Elon Musk. The protests, along with incidents of vandalism at Tesla dealerships, have intensified since January, when Musk took charge of

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Donald Trump set to launch new tariffs to "all countries" on April 2

"President Donald Trump has promised a 'Liberation Day' on April 2, as he is set to impose new tariffs on all countries, not just those with the largest trade imbalances with the United States. France24 correspondent in Washington, Fraser Jackson, has th

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Gazans receive orders of evacuation from Israel as it plans to expand its assault

Israel has ordered widespread evacuations in Gaza, warning of 'intense combat operations' as the military plans to expand its renewed assault in the enclave. France24 correspondent in Jerusalem, Noga Tornapolsky, reports the latest, stating that 'Gazans

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Marine Le Pen slams potential 2027 election ban

A French court on Monday convicted Marine Le Pen of embezzlement and barred her from seeking public office for five years, dealing a hammer blow to the far-right leader’s presidential hopes and upending the 2027 race for the Élysée palace. Le Pen has vow

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Reactions from northern France city after Marine Le Pen’s conviction, where she was elected in 2017

Shortly after Marine Le Pen’s conviction, many reacted, including Hénin-Beaumont‘s citizens, where the leader of the RN deputies was elected in 2017, in northern France. August Hakansson reports.

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French press reacts to Marine Le Pen conviction

"This is an inherently legal decision even if it has huge political ramifications', La Croix says in its editorial Tuesday, while Communist paper Humanité calls Le Pen's conviction a "victory for democracy and the state of law".

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Israel imposes evacuation orders in southern Gaza amid 'intense combat operations'

Israel on Monday imposed widespread evacuation orders in southern Gaza under a promise to "fight with great force" in the area, after under-pressure Hamas called on "anyone who can bear arms" to rise up against US President Donald Trump's plan to remove

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Marine Le Pen declared ineligible for public office: What's next?

A French court on Monday barred French far-right leader Marine Le Pen from running in the 2027 presidential election after she was convicted of embezzlement, in a seismic ruling that could fuel global tensions over judicial efforts to police politics. Wh

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Israel's Netanyahu drops spy chief nominee under fire from Trump ally

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has back-peddled on his decision to appoint former navy commander Vice Admiral Eli Sharvit to the top post of the country’s Shin Bet security agency, following criticism from a key US senator. It was revealed tha

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China holds military exercises around Taiwan in "stern warning against separatists"

Pacific Asia • 5:30 AM

China sent on Tuesday its army, navy, air and rocket forces to surround Taiwan for drills Beijing said were aimed at practising a blockade of the self-ruled island.'China is saying this is a warning against Taiwan independence', FRANCE 24's Yena Lee repo

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