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Ukraine celebrates its 34th Independence Day amid the ongoing war with Russia

A Ukrainian drone shot down by Russian air defence systems caused a short-lived fire at the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant, the facility's press service said Sunday, stressing that background radiation around the plant remained at "natural levels." The detona

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Anti-immigrant protesters and counter-protesters face off across UK

Protests against the use of hotels to house asylum seekers took place across the UK, with demonstrators gathering in cities such as Bristol, Liverpool, and London, as well as in Mold, Perth, and County Antrim. In many areas, police intervened to keep riv

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Is Trump’s Ukraine gambit 'sending a signal to the world that America does not stand by its allies'?

Ukraine launched a wave of drone strikes on Russia, triggering a fire at a nuclear power plant as it celebrated Ukrainian independence day against a backdrop of fading hopes for recent peace efforts.The brutal three-and-a-half-year war of attrition, whic

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Trump administration plans to deport newly freed Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda

The US government is seeking to deport El Salvadoran national Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was wrongfully expelled from the US in March before returning to face detention in the US, to Uganda, his defence attorneys said Saturday. Abrego Garcia reportedly de

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Southern France vineyards solidary after wildfires rave over 1 million hectares

France’s largest wildfire in decades has severely damaged vineyards in part of the Aude area of Languedoc on the eve of harvest, as attention turns to recovery and emergency aid. Charlotte Lam and Gaelle Fonseca tell us more.

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Ukraine celebrates its 34th Independence Day from Soviet Union

Ukraine is marking its 34th Independence Day this Sunday, commemorating its formal break from the Soviet Union on August 24, 1991. A day earlier, President Volodymyr Zelensky and other officials observed National Flag Day, another key date in the country

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Asylum hotel protesters met by counter-demonstrators across UK

Protests against the use of hotels to house asylum seekers took place across the UK, with demonstrators gathering in cities such as Bristol, Liverpool, and London, as well as in Mold, Perth, and County Antrim. In many areas, police intervened to keep riv

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US seeks to deport migrant Abrego Garcia to Uganda

US immigration authorities plan to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda, a move his lawyers denounce as “vindictive” on the part of President Donald Trump’s administration. According to a court filing released Saturday, the decision followed Abrego Garc

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Protests against hotel housing asylum seekers take place across the UK

Protesters took to the streets in towns and cities across the United Kingdom on Saturday to demonstrate against hotels housing asylum-seekers. Counter-demonstrations were also held in Bristol and Liverpool, where police intervened to keep rival groups ap

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Ukraine celebrates its 34th Independence Day from Soviet Union, after National Flag Day

A Ukrainian drone shot down by Russian air defence systems caused a short-lived fire at the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant, the facility's press service said Sunday, stressing that background radiation around the plant remained at "natural levels." The detona

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Irish rap group Kneecap to play Paris concert in defiance of objections

Irish rap group Kneecap, who have sparked controversy in the UK over their vocal support for the Palestinian cause and criticism of Israel's bloody Gaza campaign, are set to perform at the annual Rock en Seine music festival outside Paris Sunday. Local a

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'Far too late': Palestinian despair mounts after UN declaration of famine in Gaza

Conditions in the Gaza Strip continue to deteriorate after the United Nations on Friday officially declared a famine there. Palestinians recounted feeling like "the end is near" amid "absolutely catastrophic" scenes of destruction Saturday as Israel cont

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New Israeli strikes around Gaza kill at least 33 as famine announcement raises pressure

Israeli strikes and gunfire killed at least 33 Palestinians in Gaza on Saturday, including people sheltering in tents or seeking scarce food, local hospitals said as a famine in Gaza’s largest city puts new pressure on Israel over its 22-month offensive.

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Marseille return to winning ways after week of dressing-room drama

A double from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang helped Marseille get back on track with a 5-2 home win over promoted side Paris FC on Saturday. Head coach Roberto De Zerbi indicated after the match that Adrien Rabiot could return to the squad, a week on from the

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Ukraine marks its independence day as peace push shows little sign of progress

Europe • 8:09 AM

Ukraine celebrated its independence from the Soviet Union Sunday, three and a half years into a war that has killed tens of thousands of people and left almost one fifth of the country occupied by Russian forces. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to

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Netanyahu rival Benny Gantz offers political truce to help secure Gaza hostage deal

Former defence minister Benny Gantz on Saturday offered to join Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a unity government to help secure the release of hostages held in Gaza. Reliant on far-right allies to remain in power, Netanyahu has launched a

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Netanyahu rival Benny Gantz offers political truce to help secure Gaza hostage deal

Former Israeli defence minister Benny Gantz on Saturday offered to join Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a unity government to help secure the release of hostages held in Gaza. Reliant on far-right allies to remain in power, Netanyahu has launched a

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Irish rap group Kneecap to play Paris concert in defiance of objections

Irish rap group Kneecap, who have sparked controversy in the UK over their vocal support for the Palestinian cause and criticism of Israel's bloody Gaza campaign, are set to perform at the annual Rock en Seine music festival outside Paris Sunday. Local a

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Downed Ukrainian drone causes short-lived fire at Russian nuclear power plant

A Ukrainian drone shot down by Russian air defence systems caused a short-lived fire at the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant, the facility's press service said Sunday, stressing that background radiation around the power plant remained at "natural levels". The

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North Korea test-fires two new air defence missiles, state media says

Pacific Asia • 1:29 AM

North Korea has test-fired two "improved" air defence missiles, state media said Sunday. Analysts say that Pyongyang is likely using its troops' experience fighting against Ukrainian forces in Russia to accelerate the development of ways to combat the dr

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Kneecap to perform at 'Rock en Seine' amid tensions over their criticism of Israel

Irish rap group Kneecap, who have sparked controversy in the UK over their vocal support for the Palestinian cause and criticism of Israel's bloody Gaza campaign, are set to perform at the annual Rock en Seine music festival outside Paris Sunday. Local a

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34 years ago, the making of an independent Ukraine

Europe • 12:38 AM

In 1991, in response to a coup attempt by hardline Communist leaders attempting to reassert control over the Soviet Union, Ukrainian parliamentarians voted to approve a Declaration of Independence for the state of Ukraine. FRANCE 24's Caroline Baum takes

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Yesterday

France grind out hard-fought win over Italy in Women's Rugby World Cup

France kicked off its Women's Rugby World Cup campaign with a slow and steady win over Italy, with the game remaining scoreless for almost half an hour. Les Bleues' relentless pressure on Italy's defence in the second half saw earned them a 24-0 win.

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Gazans testify to the reality of severe food shortages

The world's leading authority on hunger, backed by the UN, said Friday that Gaza's largest city is gripped by famine. While experts say half a million people face catastrophic hunger, Israel's foreign ministry said there was no famine in Gaza, and claime

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Nigerian airforce kills at least 35 jihadists near border with Cameroon

Africa • 7:52 PM

Nigeria’s airforce said it killed at least 35 jihadist fighters in air strikes on Saturday near the Cameroon border, following an attempted assault on ground troops in the country’s conflict-hit northwest.

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'We're in for a special tournament: An enormous moment for the game in England'

Tournament hosts England head into the Women's Rugby World Cup as strong favourites but are under immense pressure to return to their 2014 glory. The stakes are ever-so-high up against a fierce and formidable foe, a country that dominates men's and women

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Changing Asian chessboard: Pakistani foreign minister visits Bangladesh, India watches

Pakistan's foreign minister flew to Bangladesh on Saturday as the nations, once bitter enemies after they split in 1971, seek to rebuild ties. India, which fought a four-day conflict with Pakistan in May, is watching closely. France 24's Leela Jacinto ex

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Japan and South Korea affirm cooperation in 'challenging' environment

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, in his first summit with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Saturday, emphasized the importance of setting aside past historical grievances and boosting security ties.

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'Far too late': Palestinian despair mounts after UN declaration of famine in Gaza

Conditions in the Gaza Strip continue to deteriorate after the United Nations on Friday officially declared a famine there. Palestinians recounted feeling like "the end is near" amid "absolutely catastrophic" scenes of destruction Saturday as Israel cont

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'You go to Ukraine': Paris summons Italian ambassador after Salvini mocks Macron

Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini made mocking remarks toward French President Emmanuel Macron Thursday about the potential deployment of European troops to Ukraine. France responded Friday by summoning the Italian ambassador, a diplomatic sou

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South Korean and Japanase leaders agree to step up cooperation

Pacific Asia • 2:19 PM

In their first summit on Saturday, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba emphasized the need to move beyond historical disputes and focus on shared challenges alongside their mutual ally, the United States. The t

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Italy’s deputy PM Matteo Salvini to Macron: “You go to Ukraine”

France summoned Italy’s ambassador after Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini dismissed President Emmanuel Macron’s suggestion that European troops could be deployed in Ukraine as part of a post-war settlement. When asked earlier in the week to comment o

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'A final push': Spain has nearly contained deadly wildfires, official says

Historic wildfires that have raged across Spain and killed four people are beginning to relent, the head of the country's civil protection and emergencies service Virginia Barcones said Saturday. Weeks of heatwaves exacerbated by the climate crisis have

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Colombia: Deadly attacks cast a shadow on President’s peace policy

Colombia on Friday promised to counter the threat from "desperate" armed groups after twin guerrilla attacks killed 19 people and deepened the country's worst security crisis in decades. France24 welcomes Nicholas Morgan, Lecturer in Latin American Studi

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Colombia reels after guerilla attacks

Colombia on Friday promised to counter the threat from "desperate" armed groups after twin guerrilla attacks killed 19 people and deepened the country's worst security crisis in decades. Peter O'Brian reports.

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Famine confirmed for first time in Gaza, journalist Shrouq Al-Aila speaks to France24

Gaza City is now officially facing famine, a crisis that the UN-backed global hunger monitor warns could spread across the entire Palestinian enclave - the first such declaration in Middle Eastern history. Speaking to France24, Gaza City journalist Shrou

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Israel pushes forward with its plan to fully take over Gaza City

Despite international criticism, Israel is moving forward with its plan to fully take over Gaza City. Israeli Defense Minister Katz has warned that it could be completely destroyed unless Hamas yields to all Israeli terms. Eliza Herbert reports.

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Famine-stricken Gaza City faces looming Israeli military offensive

The world's leading authority on food crises, the IPC. warned the Gaza Strip's largest city is gripped by famine, and that it's likely to spread across the territory without a ceasefire and an end to restrictions on humanitarian aid. The determination co

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Famine-stricken Gaza City faces looming Israeli military offensive

The world's leading authority on food crises, the IPC. warned the Gaza Strip's largest city is gripped by famine, and that it's likely to spread across the territory without a ceasefire and an end to restrictions on humanitarian aid. The determination co

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The Bright Side: Benin's Subarachill convention blends otaku culture and West African style

Africa • 9:50 AM

Cotonou's Subarachill convention brings Benin’s biggest manga and anime fans together to celebrate their love of Japanese culture – and bring their own West African influences to the iconic otaku aesthetic.

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AI-generated images of amputee Israeli soldiers appear in propaganda and scams

A number of images of Israeli soldiers who have had both their legs amputated have been circulating on social media. These images were, in fact, created by artificial intelligence. But that hasn’t stopped both pro- and anti-Israeli accounts from picking

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Maduro rails at ‘illegal’ US deployment off Venezuela

On Friday, President Nicolás Maduro condemned the US deployment of three warships off Venezuela’s coast, denouncing the move - presented as an anti–drug trafficking effort- as an “illegal” bid for regime change. Florent Marchais reports.

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'Israel has the legal obligation to provide food': UN chief Guterres speaks about famine in Gaza

Gaza City is officially gripped by famine, and it is likely to spread across the Palestinian enclave, the UN-backed global hunger monitor said on Friday in the first such declaration in Middle East history. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said that

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UN Chief: Famine in Gaza city is a “failure of humanity”, while Israel denies

Gaza City is officially gripped by famine, and it is likely to spread across the Palestinian enclave, the UN-backed global hunger monitor said on Friday in the first such declaration in Middle East history. Israel rejected the report, calling it an "outr

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Benin's Subarachill convention brings manga and anime fans together

Africa • 8:44 AM

FRANCE 24 heads to Cotonou to meet the young Beninese who create exciting worlds inspired by manga and Japanese pop culture. The Subarachill festival perfectly captures this spirit: a space where Japan meets Benin, where cosplay costumes are made with wa

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Workers need protection from heatwaves, UN should take urgent action

The United Nations on Friday urged governments and employers to act swiftly to safeguard workers whose health is at growing risk from extreme heat. With climate change driving more frequent and severe heatwaves, laborers around the world are already faci

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Canada drops many of its retaliatory tariffs on the US

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Friday that his country will drop some of its billions of dollars in retaliatory tariffs on US goods, though it will keep levies on autos, steel and aluminium. Simon Moritz tells us more.

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PSG go top of Ligue 1 after slender victory over Angers

A goal from Fabian Ruiz early in the second half was enough for Paris Saint-Germain to edge past Angers on Friday at the Parc des Princes. The reigning champions are provisionally top of the league after a second win in as many league matches.

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Hopes dim for Putin-Zelensky peace summit

The chances of a Russia-Ukraine summit faded Friday as US President Donald Trump appeared to tire of peace efforts and Moscow poured cold water on efforts to end the grinding war in Ukraine. Simon Moritz tells us more.

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UN declares famine in Gaza City, the first in Middle East history

Gaza City is officially gripped by famine, and it is likely to spread across the Palestinian enclave, the UN-backed global hunger monitor said on Friday in the first such declaration in Middle East history. Israel rejected the report, calling it an "outr

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Texas lawmakers approve new electoral map designed to secure Trump's hold on Congress

Texas lawmakers approved a new electoral map early Saturday that would likely give the Republicans five new seats in next year's midterm elections in a move explicitly designed to preserve US President Donald Trump's grip on Congress. Republican State Go

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Ghislaine Maxwell tells US Justice Department Epstein didn't keep 'client list'

The US Justice Department on Friday released a transcript of an interview with Ghislaine Maxwell conducted by US President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche. Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year-prison sentence f

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Ghislaine Maxwell tells US Justice Department Epstein didn't keep 'client list'

The US Justice Department on Friday released a transcript of an interview with Ghislaine Maxwell conducted by President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer and current Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche. Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year sentence for

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Hegseth fires Pentagon intel chief whose agency cast doubt on Iran strikes' impact

US Defense Intelligence Agency head Lieutenant General Jeffrey Kruse has been fired, US officials say, the latest top military officer to lose their job under the presidency of US President Donald Trump. The agency's initial assessment of the damage caus

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