France's ex-president Sarkozy receives police protection in prison
• Oct 26, 2025, 11:45 AM
1 min de lecture
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy will have two police officers stationed in nearby cells while he is in prison to ensure he comes to no harm, France's interior minister said on Wednesday. Sarkozy on Tuesday began a five-year sentence after being convicted of conspiring to raise campaign funds from Libya, arriving at La Santé prison in Paris - a stunning downfall for a man who led the country between 2007 and 2012.
Today
Is the US-China trade war coming to an end?
• 11:29 AM
1 min
The United States and China are moving toward a potential trade agreement, according to US President Donald Trump. Ahead of his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on October 30 in South Korea, Trump said the two countries are set to “come away wit
Read the article
Cameroon’s Paul Biya, world’s oldest president, declared election winner
• 11:08 AM
1 min
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya on Monday was declared the winner of the country’s presidential election, securing 53.66% of the vote, according to official results announced by the Constitutional Council.
Read the article
US warship docks in Trinidad and Tobago, putting more pressure on Venezuela
• 10:56 AM
1 min
The USS Gravely docked in Trinidad and Tobago as US military pressure on Venezuela rises. Maduro condemned it as a “new eternal war,” while Donald Trump accused him of leading a criminal gang. Tensions recently escalated after the US struck Venezuelan sh
Read the article
France's budget debate heats up as MPs reject income tax freeze
• 10:53 AM
1 min
Over the weekend, France’s parliament was rocked by intense debates over next year’s budget, with MPs from across the political spectrum rejecting a proposal to freeze the income tax scale, costing the government around €2 billion in revenue. The right w
Read the article
Caribbean on alert as hurricane Melissa threatens devastation
• 10:51 AM
1 min
Hurricane Melissa, a powerful Category 4 storm, is threatening a direct hit on Jamaica after already causing fatalities in Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Authorities warn of widespread damage, prolonged power outages, and isolated communities, with tr
Read the article
Trump meets Japan’s new PM amid hopes of US–China trade peace
• 10:13 AM
1 min
Asian markets rallied as President Donald Trump’s tour of the region fuelled hopes of a breakthrough in US–China trade talks. In Japan, Trump meets newly elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to discuss investment and trade — a visit that could seal a fr
Read the article
Trade deal nearing between US and China
• 10:00 AM
1 min
Asian stocks rallied Monday after a US-China trade breakthrough, with Washington dropping plans for new tariffs and Beijing pledging more soybean imports. The progress clears the way for Trump and Xi to finalise a deal, easing global tensions. FRANCE 24'
Read the article
Midterms in Argentina: Javier Milei wins big in a 'huge boost' to his agenda
• 9:57 AM
1 min
Argentina’s libertarian president Javier Milei scored sweeping victories in Sunday’s midterm elections, winning key districts — including parts of Buenos Aires for the first time — and securing a strong mandate to advance his aggressive free-market agend
Read the article
Melissa intensifies to Category 5 hurricane as Jamaica braces for landfall
• 9:56 AM
1 min
Hurricane Melissa strengthened to a powerful Category 5 on Monday, with destuctive winds and major winds expected to intensify in Jamaica. Forecasted to make landfall on Jamaica on Tuesday, Melissa is set to be the strongest hurricane in recent history t
Read the article
Fears for civilians trapped in Sudan's El-Fasher intensifies as fighting flares
• 9:17 AM
1 min
The governor of Sudan’s Darfur region on Monday called for the urgent protection for civilians in El-Fasher, after the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces claimed to have seized the last army stronghold in Darfur following an 18-month siege that left the c
Read the article
Kylian Mbappé scores again as Real Madrid win tense El Clasico
• 7:59 AM
1 min
Real Madrid beat FC Barcelona (2-1) in a spiky first El Clasico of the season. Madrid have a 5-point lead in the standings.
Read the article
Trump says he 'would love' to meet with North Korea's Kim during Asia trip
• 7:44 AM
1 min
President Donald Trump said Monday he "would love" to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his current Asia trip. The North Korean leader has said he would be open to meeting the US president if Washington drops its demand that Pyongyang give up i
Read the article
Brazil's Lula says trade deal with US could come ‘within days’
• 4:47 AM
1 min
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Monday that US President Donald Trump had “guaranteed” a trade deal between the two nations during their recent meeting. Speaking on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit in Malaysia, Lula said the agreem
Read the article
Ten people face trial in Paris over sexist cyber-harassment of Brigitte Macron
• 3:00 AM
1 min
Ten people accused of sexist cyber-harassment against Brigitte Macron go on trial in Paris on Monday. The trial over false claims that the French first lady was assigned male at birth comes months after she and President Emmanuel Macron filed a defamatio
Read the article
Cameroon protests turn deadly ahead of presidential election results
• 1:02 AM
1 min
Four people were killed on Sunday in clashes between security forces and opposition protesters in Cameroon’s largest city, Douala, the regional governor said. Supporters of opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma defied a protest ban in several cities ahead o
Read the article