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Tesla grants Musk $29 billion in shares as he appeals prior compensation ruling

Tesla has granted CEO Elon Musk a new $29 billion share award after a court voided his previous $50 billion compensation package, citing unfairness to shareholders. The move aims to retain Musk's leadership role amid strategic shifts toward AI and roboti

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More Gazans die as aid fails to reach most needy

At least 40 Palestinians were killed by Israeli gunfire and airstrikes on Gaza on Monday (August 4) including 10 seeking aid, health authorities said, adding another five had died of starvation in what humanitarian agencies warn may be an unfolding famin

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Hamas says it will allow aid for hostages if Israel opens humanitarian corridors, halts airstrikes

Hamas said on Sunday (August 3) it was prepared to coordinate with the Red Cross to deliver aid to hostages it holds in Gaza, if Israel meets certain conditions, after a video it released showing an emaciated captive drew sharp criticism from Western pow

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Lebanon awaits justice 5 years after Beirut port blast

The blast on August 4, 2020 was one of the world's largest non-nuclear explosions, devastating swathes of the Lebanese capital, killing more than 220 people and injuring over 6,500.

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How are World economies reacting to Trump tariffs?

The US president Donald Trump once again postponed the implementation of his long threatened taxes last week and instead announced that dozens of economies will face new rates on August 7th.

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Korea: South removes loudspeakers from border 🕪

As part of efforts to ease tensions with North Korea, Seoul announced on August 4 the removal of loudspeakers along the border. These speakers had been used to broadcast propaganda, including K-pop music and news bulletins.📢

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FRANCE 24 report: France carries out airdrops of humanitarian aid into Gaza

Hospitals in Gaza said 33 more Palestinians seeking food aid were killed by Israeli fire. It comes as efforts continue to try to get more aid into Gaza - France has pledged to parachute 40 tonnes of humanitarian aid in, despite criticism that the method

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Russia downplays Trump's submarine move, calls for caution on nuclear rhetoric

Moscow on Monday urged restraint in nuclear-related statements following US President Donald Trump's statement that he ordered a repositioning of US nuclear submarines. While downplaying the significance of the move, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said

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Trump's quest for the Nobel Peace Prize

"It's well past time that President Trump was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on July 31, prompting reactions of disbelief and sarcasm from the Republican leader's opponents. For some foreign le

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'Enough is enough': Thousands of Boeing defence workers strike over pay and conditions

More than 3,000 Boeing defence workers went on strike Monday after rejecting a revised contract offer, demanding better pay and work conditions. The walkout affects key facilities in Missouri and Illinois as Boeing grapples with financial woes and safety

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Russia to start trial of suspects in Moscow concert hall attack

The trial opens in Moscow on Monday (August 3) of 19 people accused of involvement in an attack on a Moscow concert hall last year that killed 149 people.

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South Korea removes anti-North Korean loudspeakers on border

South Korean authorities began removing on Monday (August 4) loudspeakers blaring anti-North Korea broadcasts along the country's border, Seoul's defence ministry said, as the new government of President Lee Jae Myung seeks to ease tensions with Pyongya

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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu asks Red Cross to help hostages in Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu requested the help of the International Committee of the Red Cross on Sunday (August 3) to aid hostages in Gaza. In response, Hamas said that it would allow the agency access to the hostages but only if "humanita

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Migrant boat sinks off Yemen, killing at least 68

A shipwreck off Yemen has killed at least 68 people, the UN's migration agency said Monday (August 3), with dozens still missing after the boat carrying mostly Ethiopians sank.

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Seoul dismantles border loudspeakers in bid to ease tensions with North Korea

South Korea said Monday it was dismantling loudspeakers alongside the border with North Korea. The move marks President Lee Jae Myung’s first step to ease tensions and pursue dialogue after years of escalating hostilities.

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Lebanon president vows 'justice is coming' five years after Beirut port blast

On the fifth anniversary of the devastating Beirut port explosion, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun pledged that "justice is coming", renewing calls for accountability in a disaster that killed over 220 people and left thousands wounded. Monday has been de

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Hundreds of Israeli ex-security officials call on Trump to end Gaza war

Hundreds of retired Israeli security officials urged US President Donald Trump on Monday to pressure the Israeli government into ending the war in Gaza, saying Hamas no longer poses a strategic threat and calling on the US leader to help "steer" their co

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Gaza student leaves France over anti-Semitic social media posts spat

A Gazan student on a French scholarship left for Qatar after anti-Semitic posts were found on her social media, the foreign ministry said on Sunday. The case sparked political backlash and led the government to suspend its scholarship programme for stude

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Pauline Ferrand-Prévot wins the Tour de France

Pauline Ferrand-Prévot claimed another solo victory in Stage 9, securing the overall win in the 4th edition of the Women’s Tour de France. It was her first appearance in the race.

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Far-right Israeli minister sparks outrage by praying at flashpoint Al-Aqsa mosque compound

Far-right Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir sparked regional outrage Sunday by visiting Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa compound, a flashpoint where non-Muslim prayer is banned. His presence defied longstanding norms as Gaza reeled from deadly aid chaos and deepening

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Irish missionary among nine kidnapped in Haiti orphanage raid

Nine people, including an Irish missionary and a three-year-old child, were kidnapped early Sunday from an orphanage near Haiti's capital, authorities said, as escalating gang violence grips the country. No ransom demands have yet been made.

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The Bright Side: Ireland's giant kite project aims to revolutionise wind energy

Researchers in Ireland are testing a giant kite that generates electricity by capturing the wind. The mobile, low-impact system could help power remote areas and revolutionise wind energy with fewer barriers than traditional turbines.

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Trump confirms US envoy Witkoff visit to Russia amid rising tensions

US President Donald Trump on Sunday said his envoy Steve Witkoff will visit Moscow next week, days before a sanctions deadline. The announcement came after Trump revealed two US nuclear submarines had been deployed near Russia amid rising frustration ove

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Israeli ex-security chiefs urge Donald Trump to help end Gaza war

Hundreds of retired Israeli security officials including former heads of intelligence agencies have urged US President Donald Trump to pressure their own government to end the war in Gaza. FRANCE 24's Douglas Herbert tells us more and gives us his analys

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Lebanon marks 5 years since Beirut port blast

The blast on August 4, 2020 was one of the world's largest non-nuclear explosions, devastating swathes of the Lebanese capital, killing more than 220 people and injuring over 6,500. Five years after the catastrophic explosion, "no one has been held accou

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Yesterday

Bolsonaro backers rally to praise Trump for Brazil pressure

Thousands of fervent supporters of Brazilian ex-president Jair Bolsonaro took to the streets Sunday, showing support for US President Donald Trump's pressure campaign against the trial of his right-wing ally.

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At least 68 African migrants dead and scores missing after ship capsizes off Yemen coast

At least 68 migrants are dead and 74 more missing after a ship sank off the coast of Yemen Sunday, the UN's migration agency said. Tens of thousands of migrants cross the perilous waters between the Horn and Africa and Yemen every year in search of work

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Pauline Ferrand-Prévot wins women's Tour de France, a first French victory since 1989

French rider Pauline Ferrand-Prévot sailed to victory on Sunday in stage nine to seal the women's Tour de France title, 36 years after her compatriot Jeannie Longo won what was then the Tour de France Féminin.

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Renewed clashes in Syria's Druze-majority Sweida kill four people, monitor says

Three Syrian security personnel and a member of a Druze militia were killed in renewed clashes in the southern province of Sweida, the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said Sunday. More than 1,400 people were killed in an outbreak of sectaria

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Former Trump prosecutor Jack Smith faces investigation by US watchdog

An independent watchdog agency responsible for enforcing a law against partisan political activity by federal employees has opened an investigation into Jack Smith, the Justice Department special counsel who brought two criminal cases against then-candid

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Sweida: Clashes rattle civilians as truce frays

Renewed sectarian clashes erupted in southern Syria's Druze-majority Sweida province on Sunday (August 3). For more on that topic, FRANCE 24 spoke to Amr Fahed, a Syrian artist and human rights activist.

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Israeli minister Ben-Gvir says he prayed at flashpoint holy site

A far-right Israeli minister visited and said he prayed at Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy site on Sunday (August 3), triggering regional condemnation and fears that the provocative move could further escalate tensions. FRANCE 24's Kethevane Gorjestani g

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EU's landmark AI act enters new phase

Parts of the European Commission's much-anticipated AI Act come into force this weekend. It's been hailed as the first piece of comprehensive legislation aimed at regulating AI globally, critics though say it doesn't go far enough.

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Pope's 'Jubilee of Youth' ends with mass for 1 million pilgrims

In his closing blessing for the Jubilee of Youth, Pope Leo XIV remembered the young people of Gaza and Ukraine and other countries “bloodied by war” who could not join their celebration.

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Gunmen kidnap more than 50 people in Nigeria's northwest, UN report says

More than 50 people in northwest Nigeria's Zamfara state were seized by bandits in a mass abduction Friday, a private conflict monitoring report created for the United Nations has found. Nigeria continues to struggle with a growing kidnap-for-ransom indu

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Humanitarian needs escalate in Sweida as truce frays

New outbreaks of violence overnight into Sunday (August 3) rocked Syria straining a fragile ceasefire. Meanwhile residents in Sweida are calling access to more humanitarian aid.

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Hamas Israeli hostage videos 'appalling', EU foreign affairs chief Kallas says

Videos released by Palestinian militant group Hamas and its ally Islamic Jihad showing a pair of emaciated hostages held in Gaza since the the October 7, 2023 attack were condemned as "appalling" by EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas on Sunday. Israeli

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Trump's tariffs on Brazil: 'There will be losses on both sides', analyst says

Donald Trump said on Friday (August 1) that Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva can call him anytime to discuss tariffs and other friction between the countries. Trump slapped a 50% tariff on Brazil, with many exemptions, starting next week to

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'We want this war to be over': Israeli hostage families protest in Tel Aviv

Over the past few days, Hamas and its ally Islamic Jihad have released three videos showing two hostages seized during the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel that triggered the ongoing war in Gaza. The videos sparked reactions from Israelis who are steppin

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Pope's 'Jubilee of Youth' ends with Rome mass

Pope Leo XIV presided over a final mass in Rome for young people on Sunday (August 3), the culmination of a youth pilgrimage that has drawn Catholics from across the world. FRANCE 24's Seema Gupta tells us more.

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'My children sleep without food': Gaza aid fails to reach most desperate

International outcry over images of emaciated children and increasing reports of hunger-related deaths have pressured Israel to let more aid into the Gaza Strip. Aid groups and Palestinians say the changes have only been incremental and are not enough to

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Mar del Plata Canyon: underwater robot live stream draws over a million viewers per day

A robot is navigating the cold depths of the South Atlantic seabed, streaming images of dazzling coral and previously unseen fish, while scientists provide live commentary on YouTube – and Argentines are captivated. The scientific mission is for the firs

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Ukraine anti-corruption agencies uncover major drone procurement graft scheme

A Ukrainian lawmaker and a pair of local officials, as well as an unspecified number of National Guard personnel, have been caught in a major graft scheme that involved using state funds to buy drones and other military hardware at deliberately inflated

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Weeklong Jubilee celebration for young Catholics closes with Rome mass

Pope Leo XIV on Sunday (August 2) led a final Mass in Rome attended by hundreds of thousands Catholic youths, marking the end of a weeklong encounter with the next generation of the faithful. On Saturday night, before an twilight vigil led by the pope, o

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Russian and Chinese navies begin joint drills in Sea of Japan

Russia and China began joint naval drills in the Sea of Japan on Sunday as they seek to reinforce their "no-limits" strategic partnership – signed shortly before Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The drills take place two days a

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'Famine is unfolding. It's not pending anymore': Why isn't enough food reaching people in Gaza?

More deadly chaos in Gaza. Local officials say at least 18 more Palestinians were killed Saturday (August 2), including aid seekers near distribution sites. The UN has warned of the risk of famine, with 7 more malnutrition-related deaths in the past 24 h

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More than a million attend closing Mass of Pope Leo XIV's youth Jubilee

Pope Leo XIV on Sunday led a final Mass in Rome attended by more than a million Catholic youths, marking the end of a weeklong encounter with the next generation of the faithful. The gathering represented a major organidsational feat for the Vatican, wit

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France's Pauline Ferrand-Prévôt in yellow at Tour de France after Stage 8 win

The French cyclist powered to victory on the mountainous stage 8 of the Tour de France, losing her rivals before the Col de la Madeleine finish summit to claim France's first yellow jersey. The 33-year old Olympic mountain bike champion is about to win h

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The Bright Side: Underwater robot live stream mesmerizes Argentines

A robot is navigating the dark, cold depths of the South Atlantic seabed, streaming images of dazzling coral and previously unseen fish, while scientists provide live commentary on YouTube – and Argentines are captivated. It's the first time human eyes,

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At least one killed in Israeli strike on Gaza Red Crescent HQ, says aid group

The Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) said Sunday that an Israeli strike on its headquarters in Khan Younis, Gaza, killed at least one staff member and wounded three others. The attack comes two days after US envoy Steve Witkoff visited a US-backed a

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Julien Assange joins pro-Palestinian march across Sydney Harbour Bridge

Tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched across Australia's iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge on Sunday. The crowd included WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who moved back to his native Australia last year after his release from a high-secu

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Syrian government, Kurdish-led SDF exchange accusations over northern Syria attack

Syria’s defence ministry and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) exchanged blame on Saturday following an attack in the northern city of Manbij, threatening to compromise a landmark integration agreement signed by the two sides in March.

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Amid chaos, gangs and gunfire, Gaza aid fails to reach most desperate

The limited food aid that Israel permits into Gaza after nearly 22 months of conflict is often seized by Palestinians risking their lives under fire, stolen by gangs, or diverted under chaotic circumstances rather than reaching those most in need, say UN

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Israeli minister Ben-Gvir says he prayed at Al-Aqsa mosque compound

Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the flashpoint Al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem on Sunday (August 3) and said he prayed there, challenging rules covering one of the most sensitive sites in the Middle East. FRANCE

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French swimmer Léon Marchand cruises to 400m medley world title

French swimming superstar Léon Marchand convincingly won the 400m individual medley world title on Sunday, securing his second gold of the Singapore 2025 World Aquatics Championships.

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Saturday, august 2, 2025

Ukraine anti-corruption bodies arrest four over drone procurement bribery scheme

A Ukrainian lawmaker, local officials and members of the National Guard have been caught in a graft scheme that used state funds to buy drones and other military hardware at deliberately inflated prices in return for bribes, the country's anti-corruption

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Ukraine: War is 'the price they have to bear to live in an independent sovereign state'

US President Donald Trump ordered the deployment of two nuclear submarines in an extraordinary escalation of what had been an online war of words with former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev, currently Russia's Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of

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Home hero Ferrand-Prévot takes the lead in epic Tour de France climb

French rider Pauline Ferrand-Prévot took a commanding lead at the women's Tour de France after launching a solo attack on the final climb of Saturday's penultimate stage.

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US envoy meets Israeli hostage families in Tel Aviv

US envoy Steve Witkoff met Saturday (August 2) the families of Israeli hostages held in Gaza, according to the main association representing those still in captivity almost 22 months after being seized during Hamas's October 2023 attacks. FRANCE 24's Nog

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FRANCE 24 report in Sweida: Tens of thousands displaced since clashes began

Since the beginning of sectarian clashes between Bedouins and Druze in Sweida province, several humanitarian organizations have been helping civilians to evacuate from the devastated city. The UN believes 173,000 people have been displaced since mid-July

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