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Romania targeted by ‘aggressive' Russian cyber attacks during elections, security reports say

Europe • 5:40 PM

Romania's top security council on Wednesday declassified documents describing Russia's alleged involvement in the first round of its presidential elections. One of the documents details how Calin Georgescu, the leading pro-Russian outsider candidate, was

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Bird flu in the US: What is the risk of human-to-human transmission?

In today’s Science segment, we tell you about the latest cases of the bird-flu detected in North America. Three people were diagnosed without experts being able to identify the source of contamination. First a teenager in Canada then a child in Californi

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Arab normalisation with Israel 'a problem' amid Gaza war, King of Morocco’s cousin says

FRANCE 24 spoke to Hicham El Alaoui, King of Morocco Mohammed VI’s cousin and lecturer at the University of Berkeley in California. He is the author of "Pacted Democracy in the Middle East: Tunisia and Egypt in Comparative Perspective", a comparative stu

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Live: French parliament debates no-confidence motion likely to oust government

France • 3:00 PM

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier faces a no-confidence vote on Wednesday that is likely to bring down his administration. The left-wing New Popular Front alliance and far-right National Rally party vowed to topple the Barnier government after he push

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Holiday treat: Caviar ... but plant-based

The holiday season is upon us, and one of the most luxurious delicacies on festive plates here in France is caviar. On Entre Nous, we talk to a company that is trying to disrupt this exclusive market with a unique, plant-based spin on this high-end treat

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FAO Schwarz: Legendary New York toystore now has a home in Paris

The holiday season is upon us, and for the millions of children celebrating Christmas around the world this holiday is synonymous with presents. For many of them the best presents are toys. On Entre Nous, we talk more about the wonderful world of toys an

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Who is Abu Mohammed al-Golani, the leader of Syria's surprise insurgency?

Abu Mohammed al-Golani, who is leading the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) militant group's surprise advance in Syria, has spent a dozen years polishing his public image to win over international governments and Syrian religious and ethnic minorities, includi

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Film show: A Wickedly enchanting tale

Culture • 2:09 PM

The Wicked Witch of the West and the Good Witch Glinda are finally getting their big screen moment thanks to “Wicked”, John M. Chu’s adaptation of the Broadway hit. Film critic Emma Jones tells us why this fantastical Wizard of Oz origin story of sorts l

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Guitarist Niwel Tsumbu on blending Congolese folk songs with global sounds

One of the world’s top guitarists has spoken to FRANCE 24 about the sheer joy of playing music, and how it led him to discover a new life, and a new world. Niwel Tsumbu grew up in Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where he was surrounded by C

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Barnier govt on chopping block: 'Very surprising alliance between left-wing coalition and far right'

France's government is facing no-confidence votes that could spell the end of the administration of Prime Minister Michel Barnier. For deeper insight and perspective, as France plunges into uncharted waters of political chaos, FRANCE 24's Genie Godula we

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Iran releases Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi for 21 days on medical grounds

Iranian civil rights activist and 2023 Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi has been released from prison for three weeks after undergoing surgery, her lawyer said Wednesday. Both the UN and the Nobel Committee have called for permanent clemency for

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Climate change: Villages in Pakistan under threat of melting glaciers

Pakistan is home to thousands of climate refugees. While the country contributes less than 1 percent of global greenhouse gas, it is heavily impacted by the warming climate. One of the most affected areas is the autonomous province of Gilgit-Baltistan, l

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No-confidence vote 'putting France in a very difficult position for political reasons'

France's government on Wednesday faces no-confidence votes that could spell the end of the short-lived administration of PM Michel Barnier, plunging the country into uncharted waters of political chaos. The fall of the 3-month-old Barnier government woul

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Syrian army launches counterattack as rebels push towards Hama

The Syrian army was locked in fierce battles with Islamist-led insurgents in Hama province on Wednesday as President Bashar al-Assad's embattled regime scrambled to halt a rebel advance on the central region's main city.

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Yoon’s martial law debacle a throwback to South Korea’s history of military rule

Pacific Asia • 9:49 AM

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s short-lived proclamation of martial law this week marked the first time a South Korean leader took such a drastic measure since the country became a fully functioning democracy more than 35 years ago.

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Archaeological dig at Notre-Dame unearths 2,000 years of history

France • 7:12 AM

The tragic 2019 fire at Notre-Dame Cathedral led to major discoveries during restoration work. Archaeologists unearthed treasures dating back from antiquity to the 19th century.

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'Guéhi defies FA': Crystal Palace captain writes own message on rainbow armband

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, December 4: The Korean papers react to President Yoon Suk Yeol's decision to impose martial law with incredulity, as the opposition moves to impeach him. Meanwhile, television presenter Gregg Wallace faces fresh allegations of s

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'Less impetus to end war in Gaza: The war is functional to destruction of Palestinian people'

The Israeli army says it is targeting Hamas-led militants regrouping in Gaza who often use civilian buildings including schools and hospitals for operational cover. Hamas denies this, accusing Israeli forces of indiscriminate bombardments. For deeper ins

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UN General Assembly resolution calls for creation of Palestinian state

The UN General Assembly passed a new resolution on Tuesday which professes its "unwavering support" for the two-state solution of Israel and Palestine, calling for Israel's withdrawal from the occupied Palestinian territories and the creation of a Palest

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Trump cites Hunter Biden pardon to push hush money conviction reversal

US president-elect Donald Trump’s lawyers sought to dismiss his hush money criminal conviction in a filing released Tuesday. The motion argued that President Joe Biden used similar “politically motivated” reasoning days earlier to pardon his son, Hunter

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Georgia police accused of torturing pro-EU demonstrators

Georgia's rights ombudsman accused police of torturing protesters on Tuesday as demonstrations against the parliaments' postponement of Georgia's EU accession goals to 2028 entered its sixth consecutive night.

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Protesters in Seoul celebrate President Yoon's reversal of martial law attempt

Protesters, experts, and world powers react to South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's attempt to impose martial law as a defense against the threat of North Korea early Tuesday.

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South Korea's Yoon abandons attempt at martial law

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol backtracked on his hours-long decision to impose martial law on Tuesday after opposition lawmakers defied armed forces to unanimously vote against the motion, which had drawn thousands to protest in the streets.

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France braces for more turmoil as Barnier government faces no-confidence vote

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier's fragile coalition government faces near-certain defeat on Wednesday in no-confidence motions brought by the hard left and the far right that threaten to topple his government and deepen the country's political impas

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South Korean President Yoon faces impeachment as thousands protest his martial law order

South Korean opposition parties on Wednesday filed a motion to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol after he declared martial law only to reverse the move hours later. Thousands of protestors marched in Seoul and across the country also demanding Yoon's resig

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Yesterday

US President Biden makes swan-song visit to Angola

Africa • 10:37 PM

In Angola on the first ever visit paid by a US president, Joe Biden on Tuesday said that the US is all in on Africa and highlighted the global stakes resting on the continent's realisation of its goals. Biden's counterpart and host, Angola President Joao

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Syrian rebels aiming for 'conservative Islamist proto-state', analyst says

Syrian rebel forces arrived at the gates of the key city of Hama on Tuesday, as their fighting with the military sparked "a large wave of displacement", a war monitor said. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks to Aaron Y. Zelin, Senior Fellow at the Washing

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US-China chip war heats up as Beijing bans export of key minerals

A day after the US government announced new export restrictions hitting China's chip industry, Beijing retaliated with a ban on the sale of key minerals like gallium and germanium to the United States. Plus, after its bizarre rebranding campaign was met

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Syrian rebels aiming for 'conservative islamist proto-state', analyst says

Syrian rebel forces arrived at the gates of the key city of Hama on Tuesday, as their fighting with the military sparked "a large wave of displacement", a war monitor said. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks to Aaron Y. Zelin, Senior Fellow at the Washing

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No, these images don’t show tanks and protests in the streets of Seoul

Following the declaration of martial law in South Korea by President Yoon Suk Yeol, images of tanks and alleged massive protests in Seoul started to circulate online. We tell you which images are fake and which are real in this edition of Truth or Fake.

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Yoon 'created the rhetoric of a national security crisis' in South Korea, analyst says

Pacific Asia • 9:28 PM

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s government early Wednesday lifted the martial law he imposed during a tense night of political drama in which troops surrounded parliament and lawmakers voted to reject military rule. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney welc

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Georgian police accused of torturing pro-EU protesters

Europe • 9:28 PM

As protests against the Georgian ruling party's postponement of EU accession talks extended to a sixth day, the country's public ombudsman accused police of engaging in "acts of torture" in clashes with protesters.

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'Ukraine has been on a path to NATO membership, alongside Georgia, since the 2008 Bucharest Summit'

Ukraine has insisted that NATO membership would be the only "real guarantee" for its security, but foreign ministers from the alliance sidestepped Kyiv's push for an invite ahead of Donald Trump's return to the US presidency. For in-depth analysis and a

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On eve of no-confidence vote, French PM says he will not give in to 'blackmail' over budget

Europe • 8:16 PM

Speaking on the eve of a no-confidence vote in parliament, Prime Minister Michel Barnier said he would not give in to "blackmail" from the far-right National Rally. Barnier’s minority government had relied on far-right support before mutual recrimination

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🔴 South Korean President Yoon rescinds martial law after parliament votes to block it

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Domino effect? Assad's allies stretched thin as Syrian rebels pounce

It took years for Bashar al-Assad’s forces to take back Syria’s second city. But it took only days for Islamist rebels to overrun Aleppo. Why has a conflict that has been effectively frozen for four years suddenly sprung back to life? What to make of Hez

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'Against will of people': President Yoon's 'miscalculation' in declaring Martial Law 'crossed line'

Troops surrounded South Korea's parliament overnight after the president declares martial law. He accused pro-North Korean forces of plotting to overthrow one of the world’s most vibrant democracies. As lawmakers voice outrage, and hastily vote to end th

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If HTS were to hold on to Aleppo, 'they would have to find new ways of building new govt structures'

Qatar asserts that there is no military solution to the Syrian civil war, as the Damascus government is scrambling to contain a rebel offensive now nearing its second week. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective on the lightning insurgency and re

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Syrian insurgents arrive 'at the gates' of Hama city

Insurgents led by the Islamist rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, along with Turkey-backed opposition fighters, on Tuesday arrived "at the gates" of Hama, Syria’s fourth largest city, according to an observation group, after seizing Aleppo over the weeken

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Chernobyl's mutant wolves: A case study of adaptation and cancer resistance

In the Science segment, we tell you more about the so-called "mutant wolves of Chernobyl". 38 years after the nuclear disaster, animals roaming the exclusion zone are still exposed to high levels of radiation but researchers have also found that part of

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Kirill Serebrennikov’s poetic take on Russian punk outsider Eduard Limonov

Eduard Limonov was a poet, a punk, a Russian “émigré” and provocateur whose anti-system politics eventually saw him embrace fascist tendencies. Filmmaker Kirill Serebrennikov tells Olivia Salazar-Winspear why he chose to make a “ballad” of Limonov’s life

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Notre-Dame Cathedral: At the heart of a changing neighbourhood in Paris

France • 2:34 PM

Since the 2019 fire that devastated Notre-Dame, the historic centre of Paris has been affected by extensive renovation works. Now, five years later, the reopening of the cathedral on Saturday, December 7 is bringing hope to locals and businesses that hav

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The ruins of Paris through the lenses of Yves Marchand and Romain Meffre

Two photographers whose images look like something you might see in a Hollywood high budget film have spoken to FRANCE 24 about their work. They take pictures of Paris, and then use artificial intelligence to adapt them to take viewers to a post-apocalyp

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🔴 South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declares martial law

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South Korea's President Yoon rescinds declaration of martial law after parliament votes to block it

Pacific Asia • 1:58 PM

President Yoon Suk Yeol said he was rescinding his declaration of martial law after South Korea's parliament voted Tuesday to block it as hundreds of protesters gathered outside the building, calling for Yoon's arrest.

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Valencia floods: Human tragedy and environmental disaster

With at least 222 people dead, the torrential rain and floods in Valencia – on the eastern coast of Spain – have devastated many families and the cleanup of the region continues, more than a month after the disaster struck. But until now, there has been

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'Russia believes it should control Georgia'

Georgia has been locked in a political crisis since its contested October election, with tens of thousands of pro-EU protesters taking to the streets in recent days against the increasingly authoritarian Eurosceptic government. For in-depth analysis and

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Melting permafrost in Canadian Arctic town could lead to first climate refugees

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, December 3: French Prime Minister Michel Barnier faces a fight for his job as two votes of no confidence will be held against him, plunging France into a deep political crisis. The New York Times reports from a Canadian Arctic tow

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Vietnamese real estate tycoon to raise $9 billion or face death penalty

An Ho Chi Minh City court upheld a death sentence for Vietnamese real estate magnate Truong My Lan after convicting her for embezzlement and bribery in the country's biggest financial fraud case. The 68-year-old still has the right to request a review of

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Trump to attend Notre-Dame Cathedral reopening ceremony in Paris

US president-elect Donald Trump is one of 50 heads of state set to attend a ceremony to mark the reopening of the restored Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris on Saturday.

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French MPs to hold no-confidence vote on Wednesday

France • 8:54 AM

France is facing a "turning point" said Finance Minister Antoine Armand on Tuesday as Prime Minister Michel Barnier is set to face a no-confidence vote tabled by a left-wing alliance on Wednesday, according to parliamentary sources.

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Macron and Saudi crown prince sign partnership deal, call for Lebanon elections

French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman signed a strategic partnership deal in Riyadh and pledged to help de-escalate the Middle East conflict, particularly in Lebanon, with a call for the holding of long-delayed presi

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Georgian police crack down on pro-EU protesters for fifth consecutive night

Europe • 6:35 AM

Police fired water canons and tear gas at demonstrators who gathered for a fifth consecutive night outside Georgia's parliament building in Tbilisi to protest a government decision to delay EU accession talks.

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Notre-Dame set for further restorations, thanks to generous donations

France • 6:26 AM

The destruction caused by the devastating 2019 fire that ripped through Paris's Notre-Dame Cathedral triggered an avalanche of donations to help rebuild the monument. The surplus – which amounts to €140 million – will be used for a "Phase 3" of restorati

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Vietnam court upholds death penalty for tycoon in multibillion-dollar fraud case

Pacific Asia • 5:47 AM

Vietnamese courts said that property developer Truong My Lan's sentence could be reduced to life imprisonment if she pays back three quarters of the assets she is accused of stealing from Saigon Commercial Bank.

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