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TotalEnergies accused of 'complicity in war crimes' at Mozambique gas site

Africa • 10:16 AM

The European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights, a German NGO, on Monday filed a complaint against French multinational TotalEnergies, accusing it of "complicity in war crimes" at a gas site in Mozambique.

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Canadian PM passes first budget: Mark Carney's relied on opposition support or abstentions

Canada’s parliament has narrowly approved a contentious budget, ensuring the political survival of Prime Minister Mark Carney, who relied on opposition support or abstentions to see the bill through. Carney argues the budget is essential to stimulate the

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UK government unveils asylum crackdown: PM Starmer says current regime is “pull factor” for migrants

Shabana Mahmood, Labour’s new interior minister, announced late Saturday, November 15, plans to drastically reduce protections for refugees and end automatic benefits for asylum seekers, slashing irregular immigration and countering the hard right. Under

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Sudan’s humanitarian crisis: UN chief says nearly two-thirds of country needs aid

Africa • 9:47 AM

UN Humanitarian Chief Tom Fletcher visited refugee camps in Tawila and Korma in North Darfur during a week-long mission to Sudan, where he met with survivors and aid workers confronting the fallout of the ongoing civil war. He described the conditions fa

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Trump set to give MBS lavish welcome during first US visit since Khashoggi killing

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will receive a lavish welcome from US President Donald Trump on Tuesday as the two leaders sign defence and nuclear agreements during the prince’s first visit to the United States since the 2018 killing of journalis

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Gaza’s enduring humanitarian crisis and famine

The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) officially declared a catastrophic state of famine in Gaza earlier this year. Although some aid has begun to trickle into the Palestinian enclave, experts say the famine could fundamentally alter Ga

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UN security council approves US Gaza plan

The US resolution that passed the UN Security Council authorises an international stabilization force to provide security in Gaza, approves a transitional authority to be overseen by President Donald Trump and envisions a possible future path to an indep

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Trump set to welcome Saudi's MBS with business deals in first US visit since Khashoggi killing

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is set to receive an unusually grand welcome at the White House on Tuesday for his first US visit since Jamal Khashoggi’s 2018 murder, as US President Donald Trump seeks to deepen defence and nuclear cooperation wit

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UN security council approves the Trump administration's plan for the future of Gaza

The Trump administration’s blueprint to secure and govern Gaza won strong approval at the United Nations on Monday, a crucial step that provides international support for U.S. efforts to move the devastated territory toward peace following two years of w

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Trump set to welcome Saudi's MBS with business deals in first US visit since Khashoggi killing

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is set to receive an unusually grand welcome at the White House on Tuesday for his first US visit since Jamal Khashoggi’s 2018 murder, as US President Donald Trump seeks to deepen defence and nuclear cooperation wit

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UN approves US plan authorising international stabilisation force in Gaza

The United Nations Security Council on Monday approved a United States plan for Gaza that authorises an international stabilisation force and outlines a potential route towards an independent Palestinian state, marking a significant step for the fragile

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Macron, Merz to push for European digital 'sovereignty' at Berlin AI summit

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron meet in Berlin on Tuesday with leading industry CEOs and EU digital ministers. Both leaders will aim to boost Europe’s cloud and AI capabilities, streamline regulations and spur invest

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2026 World cup: Germany and the Netherlands win to earn qualification

Germany crushed Slovakia while the Netherlands defeated Lithuania. Both nations have qualified for the 2026 World Cup.

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Former US treasury chief steps back from public roles after Epstein revelations

Former US treasury secretary Larry Summers said Monday he will withdraw from all public commitments, days after President Donald Trump ordered a Justice Department investigation into his and other Democrats’ ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Released documents re

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Chile's presidential hopeful Jara attacks rival Kast as 'authoritarian' as run-off campaign begins

Left-wing presidential contender Jeannette Jara opened Chile’s run-off campaign with sharp attacks on far-right rival José Antonio Kast, calling him an “authoritarian” with little to show for his years in Congress. The December 14 vote is expected to fav

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Canada’s minority government survives cliffhanger budget vote

Canada’s Liberal government narrowly avoided collapse on Monday as Prime Minister Mark Carney’s budget squeaked through a confidence vote. Opposition divisions and a desire to avoid an early election helped the minority Liberals secure enough support and

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French NBA star Wembanyama faces weeks-long injury layoff

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is set for a spell on the sidelines after the team confirmed he suffered a left calf strain during Friday’s game against the Golden State Warriors. ESPN reported the 21-year-old centre is expected to miss “a few w

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Yesterday

Zelensky-Macron agreements: 'Very clearly a successful visit' after leaving the US empty-handed

French President Emmanuel Macron’s promise of 100 Rafales to Ukraine isn’t just about weapons deals and fighter jets, there's a "dual purpose": it's about reclaiming agency and moral momentum in a fractured geopolitical landscape. All the while, Ukraine'

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COP30: Pope Leo XIV urges ‘concrete actions’ on climate change

Europe • 11:14 PM

Pope Leo XIV on Monday warned that climate change is accelerating faster than political will, urging world leaders at COP30 to take “concrete actions” before the window to keep warming below 1.5C closes. He called for unwavering global solidarity behind

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UN approves US plan authorising international stabilisation force in Gaza

The United Nations Security Council on Monday approved a United States plan for Gaza authorising an international stabilisation force and outlining a potential route towards an independent Palestinian state, marking a significant step for the fragile cea

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As US engagement wanes, is Western military support for Ukraine now primarily a European effort?

Europe • 9:52 PM

The France-Ukraine deal around the Rafale jets is more than a mere arms deal, explains Michael Benhamou, Director at OPEWI, Europe’s War Institute. It’s a formal declaration of strategic alignment. This is a signal that France and Ukraine are charting a

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No, Amazon rainforest trees were not cut down for COP 30

As COP 30 proceeds, Donald Trump and others continue to share the claim that 100,000 trees in the Amazon rainforest were chopped down to make way for a highway to the UN climate conference’s host city, Belem. But the claim is misleading, as we explain in

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Trump open to talks with Venezuela's Maduro, says US strikes in Mexico 'ok'

US President Donald Trump said Monday he is open to speaking with Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro and would not rule out deploying US troops, while also saying he'd be "OK" with launching anti-drug strikes inside Mexico – remarks that heighten tensions amid a

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Gunmen abduct 25 girls from a Nigerian high school

In tonight's edition, over two dozen schoolgirls are taken from a boarding school in northwestern Nigeria. Also, the UN humanitarian chief is visiting Darfur and said that el-Fasher is 'basically a crime scene'. And Johannesburg gets a last-minute ma

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Famine in Gaza: 'The repercussions will continue for generations'

The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) officially declared a catastrophic state of famine in Gaza earlier this year. Although some aid has begun to trickle into the Palestinian enclave, experts say the famine could fundamentally alter Ga

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Netanyahu condemns settler violence by 'extremists' after West Bank village torched

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned a “handful of extremists” after violent settler attacks erupted in a West Bank village on Monday, following the demolition of an illegal outpost. Homes and cars were torched as tensions soar amid a shar

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Air cover for Zelensky: How much can stepped-up French support boost Ukraine?

It's much-needed backing from a key ally of Ukraine… along with welcome photo op for a president who's under pressure at home.

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Western aid cuts could cause 22.6 million deaths by 2030, study warns

Cuts to international aid by the US and European countries could cause more than 22 million preventable deaths by 2030, including 5.4 million children under five, a new research has warned on Monday, highlighting the unprecedented global impact of simult

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Louvre closes Greek ceramics gallery over structural safety concerns

France’s most famous museum, The Louvre, has temporarily closed its Campana Gallery on Monday, after an audit uncovered structural weaknesses in beams supporting the floor above, prompting safety concerns. This comes as the embattled museum is already un

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Japan’s Mount Fuji: Autumn beauty draws crowds despite rising bear fears

Tourists from Japan and abroad are flocking to Mount Fuji to admire its famous autumn colours. But this year's viewing season comes with a warning, as a surge in bear attacks across the country has prompted authorities to urge caution in forests and moun

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Trump urges House Republicans to vote for release of Epstein files

US President Donald Trump on Sunday backed Republican lawmakers’ efforts to release more files on sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, despite previously opposing the move. But this change of heart does not mean the documents will be public soon, or even ever.

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Trump reverses course to call on Republicans to release more Epstein files

US President Donald Trump on Sunday backed Republican lawmakers’ efforts to release more files on sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, despite previously opposing the move. But this change of heart does not mean the documents will be public soon, or even ever.

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UK government to reduce protections and benefits for refugees

Britain are set to drastically reduce protections for refugees and end automatic benefits for asylum seekers, the Labour government announced late Saturday, November 15, under new plans aimed at slashing irregular immigration and countering the hard righ

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Music show: Multi-instrumentalists and producers Cate Le Bon and Ouri

Producers and multi-instrumentalists Cate Le Bon, from Wales, and Ouri, who was born in French Guiana, joined Marjorie Hache to discuss their new albums and how much – or how little – location shapes their work. Ouri has just moved back to Paris after sp

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Macron and Zelensky sign a letter of intent for Ukraine to purchase up to 100 Rafale fighter jets

France's President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky signed on Monday an accord for Kyiv to acquire up to 100 Rafale fighter jets and other hardware, a boost for Ukraine's war effort. Elitsa Gadeva gives us the details on what

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France probes Vinted over alleged exposure of minors to adult content

France’s child protection chief has called for an investigation into second-hand platform Vinted on Monday, after ads were found redirecting users – including minors – to pornographic sites, marking the latest move in a widening crackdown on global e-com

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China warns citizens against Japan travel as Taiwan spat escalates

Pacific Asia • 3:56 PM

Relations between Japan and China remain tense after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's comments on Taiwan. The conflict is taking an economic toll , after Beijing issued a warning against travelling to its eastern neighbour, a message they have doubled dow

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'Guess who's Bach?': Two long-lost organ works by Bach unveiled in Germany

Two previously unknown organ pieces by a teenage Johann Sebastian Bach were unveiled Monday in Leipzig and performed for the first time in over 300 years. Long-mysterious manuscripts have now been confirmed as Bach's works, adding new repertoire and insi

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Ukraine’s ex-president Poroshenko: ‘Corruption scandal is the biggest danger for Ukraine'

In an interview with FRANCE 24, Ukraine's former president Petro Poroshenko described the ongoing corruption scandal as "the biggest danger for Ukraine". His comments come as President Volodymyr Zelensky visits Paris. The scandal, which involves an estim

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Mbappé sues former club Paris Saint-Germain for €263 million in damages

Kylian Mbappé sued Paris Saint-Germain on Monday for €263 million in damages after the club demanded €240 million from the French striker as compensation for an aborted transfer following a €300 million offer from the Saudi club Al Hilal, which the playe

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UK unveils sweeping asylum crackdown as government slashes refugee protections

Britain are set to drastically reduce protections for refugees and end automatic benefits for asylum seekers, the Labour government announced late Saturday, November 15, under new plans aimed at slashing irregular immigration and countering the hard righ

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'As we rely more on space, any attack on space will fundamentally impact what we do'

Europe • 2:50 PM

The accelerating militarisation of space is no longer the realm of science fiction. As space becomes a central pillar of modern warfare, Alison Sargent welcomes Dr Mark Hilborne, Senior Lecturer in the School of Security Studies at King's College London.

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South Africa investigates mystery plane carrying more than 150 Palestinians from Gaza

South Africa’s intelligence services are investigating the origins of a chartered plane that arrived in Johannesburg carrying over 153 Palestinians from war-torn Gaza without proper travel documents. The passengers were reportedly held on the tarmac for

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Chile heads to a presidential run-off between Jara and Kast

Left-wing presidential candidate Jeanette Jara is leading in the first round of Chile’s presidential election, according to provisional results, and is now expected to face far-right contender José Antonio Kast in the December 14 runoff. The vote is cons

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Macron and Zelensky sign letter of intent for Ukraine to buy Rafale fighter jets

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron signed a letter of intent on Monday for Kyiv to acquire up to 100 Rafale warplanes and new air-defence systems to strengthen its long-term war effort. Zelensky's visit to P

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Thousands march at COP30 to demand end to deforestation and fossil fuels

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 use of fossil fuels and the devastating deforestation of the Amazon Rainfore

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Poland suspects ‘foreign intelligence services’ after explosion hits railway line to Ukraine

Europe • 2:05 PM

Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk has condemned an explosion that damaged a key rail line to Ukraine as an “unprecedented act of sabotage” on Monday, saying it may have been ordered by foreign intelligence. The blast, likely meant to derail a train, ha

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Ex-Bangladesh leader Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death for students crackdown

Pacific Asia • 2:04 PM

A court in Bangladesh on Monday sentenced ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina to death for ordering a deadly crackdown on student-led protests last year. Hasina, who was sentenced in absentia after fleeing to India, was found guilty of crimes against hum

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Macron hosts Ukrainian leader Zelensky at the Elysée Palace

French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky at the Elysée Palace for a press conference, after both leaders signed a major deal for Ukraine to acquire French military equipment, including Rafale fighter jets, France's

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Gunmen kidnap 25 girls in deadly attack on Nigerian high school

Africa • 1:51 PM

Gunmen abducted 25 students and killed a staff member in a pre-dawn raid on a girls’ secondary school in Nigeria’s Kebbi state on Monday, police said. The attack, blamed on armed bandit gangs, is the latest in a series of mass school kidnappings that hav

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REPLAY: Macron and Zelensky discuss Rafale fighter jet deal at joint briefing

France's President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky Monday signed a letter of intent for Kyiv to acquire up to 100 Rafale fighter jets and other military hardware, a boost for Ukraine as it fights the Russian invasion. Watch t

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Czech author Ondracka: Velvet Revolution an ‘uprising of people who said enough’

It has been 36 years since the Velvet Revolution in former Czechoslovakia – the peaceful uprising that ushered in a nonviolent transition of power and brought down communism. Nearly four decades on, the Czech Republic is undergoing political change again

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Former IDF pilot accuses Israel’s extremist ministers of enabling violent settler attacks

Settler attacks have proliferated in the West Bank according to the United Nations, which recorded at least 264 attacks against Palestinians in October, the highest monthly total since it began tracking such incidents in 2006. Home to 2.7 million Palesti

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UK Government plans to drastically reduce protections and benefits for refugees

The British government has announced a toughening of asylum laws that aim to make it easier to deport unsuccessful applicants. However the move also proposes to review applications periodically to assess risk in the country of origin. The government says

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Bangladesh court convicts ousted leader Sheikh Hasina of crimes against humanity

Pacific Asia • 11:49 AM

A Bangladesh court convicted former prime minister Sheikh Hasina of crimes against humanity on Monday, sentencing the deposed leader to death for ordering a deadly crackdown on a student-led uprising last year. France24 correspondent Navodita Kumari repo

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