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US shutdown hits 40th day, senators seeking breakthrough work through weekend

The US government shutdown entered its 40th day Sunday with senators still deadlocked over a plan to reopen federal agencies. Disputes over health care subsidies stalled efforts to end a standoff that has halted paychecks, snarled air travel, and threate

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Iraq: Early parliament polls begin with security forces and displaced people able to vote today

Members of Iraq’s security forces, along with internally displaced citizens, began voting in the parliamentary elections on Sunday - the sixth since the 2003 US-led invasion that toppled Saddam Hussein. Polls opened at 7 am for 1.3 million security perso

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France: Paris court to rule on Sarkozy's release

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is set to learn the outcome of his appeal for release. Tomorrow, Monday, starting at 9:30 am, the Paris Court of Appeal will review the request submitted by his lawyers. What criteria will the court take into acco

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UK to send defence equipment to help Belgium combat drone disruptions

Europe • 11:02 AM

The UK will send defence experts and equipment to Belgium to help it respond to drone sightings over military bases and airports, the head of the armed fores said on Sunday. Moscow has denied any connection to the incidents as European defence leaders ha

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Mali faces worsening jihadist violence amid fears of regional spillover

Africa • 10:41 AM

Mali’s fuel shortage shows no signs of easing, leaving residents of the capital, Bamako, struggling to secure petrol for everyday needs. The crisis stems from a blockade of imports by the al-Qaeda-linked jihadist group JNIM, which aims to cripple the eco

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The week in pictures: New York Mayor Mamdani, Shein arrives in Paris and a baby hippo

Culture • 10:28 AM

New York elected democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani its new mayor, Chinese e-commerce giant Shein faced suspension in France as it opened its first-ever physical store in Paris and a baby hippo made her debut appearance at Berlin zoo. FRANCE 24 takes a

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Italy: Hundreds of heritage sites at risk amid funding shortages

Heritage preservation groups in Italy are raising the alarm — nearly 450 historic sites are reportedly at risk due to age and insufficient maintenance funding. Just days ago, a 13th-century tower collapsed in central Rome, killing one person and seriousl

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Zohran Mamdani makes history as New York City’s first South Asian mayor

Zohran Mamdani’s election as New York City’s next mayor marks a historic first for South Asians in the United States. His campaign - drawing on his family’s roots in India - emphasized returning power to the people, tackling socio-economic inequality, an

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Denmark leads the way with first large-scale e-methanol production

With COP30 kicking off on Monday, world leaders are set to discuss new strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions - with a particular focus on the shipping industry. One potential solution is e-methanol, now being produced on a large scale for the fir

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Gaza's streets overwhelmed by waste causing a growing public heath crisis

The October Peace Plan allowed those who had survived displacement from cities in Gaza to return home. In the heavily bombarded areas of Khan Younis and Gaza City, however, they now face a new challenge: a growing public health crisis caused by the colla

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Ukraine: Women are taking on roles that were done by men before the war

As Ukraine is forced to send more and more soldiers to the frontline, women are taking on roles that were traditionally done by men. Daniel Quinlan reports.

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US Government shutdown hits 39th day

Over 1,400 US flights were canceled Saturday after airlines cut traffic due to the federal government shutdown. Nearly 6,000 more were delayed, down from 7,000 on Friday, FlightAware reports. The FAA is reducing capacity at 40 busy airports as unpaid, fa

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Millions of Americans facing delay after court interrupts SNAP food stamp payments

The Supreme Court on Friday granted the Trump administration’s emergency appeal to temporarily block a court order to fully fund SNAP food aid payments amid the government shutdown, even though residents in some states already have received the funds. Ni

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South Africa recover from red card to outclass Les Bleus in Paris again

On their return to Paris two years on from winning the World Cup, South Africa outclassed France 32-17 on Saturday night despite going a man down before half-time.

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Israel receives remains of hostage that Hamas claims is soldier killed in 2014

Israel on Sunday said it received the body of a hostage handed over by Hamas to the Red Cross in Gaza. While Israel has yet to identify the remains, Hamas claimed it was the body of Israeli soldier Hadar Goldin, who was killed during the 2014 Gaza war.

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Bolivia’s President Paz sworn in with pledge to right economic woes

Pro-business conservative Rodrigo Paz was sworn in as Bolivia’s new president on Saturday, ushering a new era after nearly 20 years of one-party rule. As he took office, Paz vowed that Bolivia would open up to the world after two decades of leftist rule

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Ten years after the Paris attacks, how trauma affects families across generations

As France marks 10 years since the November 13 attacks, a new study is examining how trauma is still rippling through affected families and reshaping the lives of the next generation who were children when the violent attacks tore through Paris.

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Philippines evacuates nearly a million as floodwaters rise and super typhoon nears

Pacific Asia • 7:33 AM

The Philippines evacuated hundreds of thousands of people on Sunday as a super typhoon Fung-wong moved west towards the archipelago nation. The storm is set to bring wind and heavy rain to broad swathes of the country just one week after another typhoon,

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Philippines evacuates more than a million, at least two die as super typhoon nears

The Philippines evacuated more than a million people on Sunday and at least two people died as super typhoon Fung-wong moved west towards the archipelago nation. The storm is set to bring wind and heavy rain to broad swathes of the country just one week

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Syrian president al-Sharaa arrives in US for landmark White House visit

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa arrived in the US on Ssturday where he is due to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House – the first such visit by a Syrian president since the country's independence in 1946. Ahead of al-Sharaa's visit the le

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Ukraine scrambles for energy as Russian attacks put power generation at 'zero'

Europe • 3:41 AM

Ukraine faced power cuts of up to 16 hours across most regions on Sunday operators said, as the country scrambles to make repairs after massive Russian attacks targeted its energy infrastructure. The national energy provider said the attacks had put its

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Syrian president al-Sharaa arrives in US for landmark White House visit

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa arrived in the US on Ssturday where he is due to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House – the first such visit by a Syrian president since the country's independence in 1946. Ahead of al-Sharaa's visit the le

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Ukraine scrambles for energy as Russian attacks put power generation at 'zero'

Ukraine faced power cuts of up to 16 hours across most regions on Sunday operators said, as the country scrambles to make repairs after massive Russian attacks targeted its energy infrastructure. The national energy provider said the attacks had put its

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Israeli army says Red Cross has received remains of hostage from Hamas in Gaza

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Yesterday

South Africa fights back to claim Autumn Nations Series win over France

A fourteen-man South Africa beat France 32-17 in Paris on Saturday after Lood De Jager's shoulder charge on full-back Thomas Ramos saw the South African lock given a red card. Although les Bleus took an early lead in the second half the South African sid

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Tanzanian police arrest senior opposition official, hundreds charged with treason

Africa • 8:16 PM

Tanzanian police on Saturday arrested a senior official from the opposition Chadema party and charged hundreds of people with treason in a continuing crackdown following last month's disputed elections.

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Powerful tornado slams Brazil's southern Parana state, kills six

A powerful tornado slammed Brazil’s southern state of Parana, killing six people and injured around 750 others Friday night, officials said Saturday.

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Japan deploys army to counter bear attacks

A record 13 people have died in over 100 bear attacks in Japan this year, with experts blaming food shortages as the animals venture further into residential areas. Simon Moritz has more.

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Bolivia’s President Paz sworn in, ties with US to resume at ambassador level

Pro-business conservative Rodrigo Paz was sworn in as Bolivia’s new president on Saturday, ushering a new era after nearly 20 years of one-party rule. Bolivia is set to resume diplomatic relations with the US at the ambassadorial level after a 17-year br

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Supreme Court rules full Snap food benefits can be temporarily halted

The US Supreme Court has issued an emergency order temporarily permitting the Trump administration to withhold billions of dollars in funding for food assistance relied on by millions of low-income Americans. The decision follows a White House appeal aft

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At least four killed by Russian strikes in Ukraine

A Russian drone slammed into a tower block in eastern Ukraine early Saturday while many were sleeping, killing four and injuring 12 people, Ukrainian authorities reported. Shirli Sitbon has the latest.

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French anti-terror unit expands probe into 2015 attacker’s illicit possession of USB stick

As France prepares to mark the tenth anniversary of the deadly November 13, 2015 Paris attacks, three suspects were questioned over a USB stick found in the possession of Salah Abdeslam, the only surviving attacker, in a high security prison, an anti-ter

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Israeli strikes in Lebanon kill three, EU calls for truce to be respected

Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon on Saturday killed three people, including two brothers in a car on the slopes of Mount Hermon. The IDF said they were "terrorists" smuggling weapons. The EU called on all parties to respect a ceasefire reached in Nove

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Iran plans water cuts for Tehran amid worst drought in decades

Iranian officials on Saturday were drawing plans for periodic water supply cuts to Tehran neighbourhoods a day after President Masoud Pezeshkian warned that the Iranian capital might have to be evacuated if there were no rains before the end of the year.

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USA: Hundreds of flights canceled nationwide amid government shutdown cuts

More than 5,000 US flights were delayed or canceled on Friday, the first day of new mandates requiring airlines to cut air traffic as the government shutdown continues. The rules, implemented at 40 of the nation’s busiest airports, aim to reduce pressure

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France urges citizens to leave Mali temporarily due to jihadist blockade

Africa • 2:21 PM

France has urged its citizens in Mali to leave immediately, as Islamist insurgents maintain their blockade of the country. The French Foreign Ministry recommended that citizens use commercial flights while they are still available and avoid traveling ove

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Louvre museum tightens security with additional CCTV cameras

The Louvre museum is introducing new security measures in light of criticism it recieved following the recent robbery. Gabrielle Nadler has the story.

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France urges citizens to leave Mali as armed group blockade intensifies

Africa • 2:15 PM

France has urged its citizens to leave Mali “as soon as possible” as an al-Qaeda-linked group, the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), has been blockading fuel tankers since September, disrupting the flow of imported goods from Senegal and

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Massive Russian attack damages Ukraine's energy network, killing one

A large-scale Russian attack damaged Ukraine's energy infrastructure prompting emergency power outages, Ukrainian authorities said on Saturday, as the emergency services said a Russian drone strike on a nine-storey building in Dnipro killed one woman and

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Art from Africa booms worldwide: Analysis with Marie-Cécile Zinsou

Africa • 10:55 AM

It’s a big week for art in Nigeria. Lagos hosts the Contemporary Fair this weekend, while Benin City prepares for the opening of the long-awaited Museum of West African Art. The multi-million-euro project, backed by France, Germany, the Getty Foundation,

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Turkey issues arrest warrant against Netanyahu for 'genocide' in Gaza

Turkey on Friday announced it had issued arrest warrants for Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other Israeli government officials for "systematically" perpetrating "genocide and crimes against humanity" in Gaza. France24 correspondent Noga T

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France take on South Africa two years on from World Cup quarter-final defeat

France host South Africa at the Stade de France on Saturday night for a blockbuster clash to kick off their Autumn Internationals campaign. Les Bleus will be facing the Springboks for the first time since narrowly losing in the same stadium to the eventu

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Legendary Senegalese Orchestra Baobab returns to Paris stage

For more than 50 years, Orchestra Baobab has emboded the elegance of West African sounds, blending traditional Senegalese and Afro-Cuban music. At the Paris Olympia concert hall the band returns to celebrate his legacy as part of their European tour. Oli

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France: Drinking alcohol in Parliament? Should it not be covered by the parliamentary allowance?

Is the tradition of French lawmakers sipping wine at the Assemblée Nationale nearing its end? A new report recommends banning alcohol sales at the Palais Bourbon bar as part of a review of public spending for the 2026 budget. Jennie Shin has more.

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Gaza's students celebrate their graduations after two years of war and amid ongoing hardship

Though the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas remains fragile, Gazans are finding reason to celebrate, their students. In Khan Yunis, in the south of the enclave, the first graduation ceremony in more than two years was held yesterday. Despite bombings a

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“Turn the volume up” Mamdani’s glory & the Dems’ dichotomy, Pokrovsk falling? Shein in France

It’s been a week that’s seen a remarkable political upset in New York, where 34-year-old Zohran Mamdani became the city’s youngest mayor in 130 years – and its first Muslim and immigrant leader in generations. The Democratic Socialist’s pledge to make Ne

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Iranian's capital Tehran faces possible mass evacuation due to sever water shortages

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned in a televised address on Friday that Tehran may have to be evacuated due to severe water shortages if no rain falls before the end of the year. Morgan Ayre reports.

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Court orders anti-migrant group to stop barring foreigners from South African healthcare

A South African court has ruled that an anti-migrant group must cease preventing foreign nationals from entering public hospitals, clinics, and schools, declaring the practice unlawful. The group, Operation Dudula, has been staging pickets outside health

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After two years of war, Sudan refugees need urgent assistance in Chad

Africa • 10:10 AM

After more than two years of civil war in Sudan, the number of Sudanese refugees and Chadian returnees seeking safety in eastern Chad has ballooned to over 975,000, creating a deepening humanitarian crisis. Jennie Shin has more.

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Travelers brace for chaos as US government shutdown threatens holiday flights

Travellers braced for cancelled flights, disrupted plans and holidays spent stranded in airports as a US government shutdown loomed, threatening to throw journeys nationwide into disarray. News that the Federal Aviation Administration will scale back air

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Shutdown in the US: Over 2,000 flights affected at major airports

Airlines canceled more than 1,000 flights Friday and hundreds more for Saturday at major airports across the United States as they scrambled to comply with a Trump administration order to reduce air traffic amid growing concerns about the impact potentia

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