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Jordan bans Muslim Brotherhood over destabilising aims

Jordan has outlawed the Muslim Brotherhood, its most prominent opposition group, citing links to a sabotage plot. The government has confiscated the group’s assets and banned its activities, holding anyone promoting its ideology accountable. This follows

India blames Pakistan for terrorist attack that left 26 dead in Kashmir region

India has accused Pakistan of being behind a terrorist attack in the Kashmir region that left 26 people dead. The attack, claimed by the Kashmir Resistance group, targeted tourists and is considered the deadliest in the area since 2000. Tensions between

Ukraine: Trump says he thinks he has a deal with Russia

US President Donald Trump said he believed he had reached an agreement with his Russian and Ukrainian counterparts to end the war in Ukraine. He shared that it had been more difficult than expected to work with Volodymyr Zelensky than with Vladimir Putin

US states sue Trump administration over use of 1977 tariff law

Twelve US states have filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump, arguing that his use of emergency powers to wage a global trade war is "reckless and unlawful". Also in this edition: the Trump administration signals a potential de-escalation of the

Lebo M returns to Cape Town for solo show, inspiring the next generation

Lebo M, the South African artist who contributed to The Lion King soundtrack, started performing at the age of nine in Johannesburg nightclubs. Now 60, he returns to Cape Town for his first solo performance, aiming to inspire the next wave of South Afric

Tunisia: Mezzouna school wall collapse renews focus on local issues

In Tunisia, a week after the collapse of a wall at a high school in Mezzouna, which killed three people, the city has returned to calm after a week of tension. However, residents are still waiting for the promises made by President Kais Saied, as many de

In Brazilian town of Governador Valadares, the American dream is alive and well

On the streets of Governador Valadares, in the agricultural Brazilian state of Minas Gerais, references to the United States are everywhere. This wealthy town has become famous for the large number of residents who have left for the United States. Althou

Uganda seeks stability through talks with DRC militia

Uganda’s army chief met CODECO militia leaders near Kampala on Tuesday, weeks after deadly clashes. While Uganda seeks stability amid the M23 conflict, analysts believe the move may be part of a strategy to strengthen regional influence and encourage oth

Kenya's President Ruto visits China amid tariff pressure

President William Ruto arrived in Beijing on Tuesday for a five-day visit to strengthen Kenya’s growing relationship with China. Since 2013, Beijing has invested billions in Kenyan infrastructure, transforming its economy. Now, Ruto aims to leverage this

India and Pakistan kick off furious diplomatic feud after Kashmir attack

Asie Pacifique • 09:45

Pakistan on Thursday cancelled visas for Indian nationals, closed its airspace for Indian owned or operated airlines, and suspended all trade with India including to and from any third country. The retaliatory measures follow India’s decision to suspend

Russian missile and drone attack devastates Kyiv overnight

A Russian missile and drone attack struck Kyiv overnight, leaving multiple people dead and dozens injured, including children, Ukrainian authorities reported on Thursday. The Kyiv City Military Administration stated on Telegram that drones and ballistic

France: An exclusive LEGO art exhibition in Bordeaux

After a decade of global tours, The Art of the Brick exhibition arrives in Bordeaux. Featuring iconic artworks like the Mona Lisa, Starry Night, and The Scream, all reimagined in LEGO, the exhibit is now on display at the Mer-Marine Museum.

Shanghai auto show: Chinese electric vehicles eye global market amid rising tariffs

The Shanghai Auto Show is in full swing, with over 70 domestic and international carmakers displaying their newest models and features at a vast convention centre. Chinese brands are taking centre stage as they aim to expand their electric vehicles expor

Rome prepares for Pope Francis' funeral

Thousands of mourners are gathering in Rome to pay their final respects to Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday. St. Peter's Basilica has become the focal point for tributes, with long queues forming as people come to honour the late pontiff. Preparat

Gaza: Israel kills dozens in attack on civilian shelters

Gaza medics reported Israeli airstrikes on Thursday killed dozens, including a family of six in Gaza City. The attacks resumed on March 18 after a two-month ceasefire in the blockaded territory collapsed.

Tensions escalate between India and Pakistan following deadly attack in disputed Kashmir

Tensions between arch rivals India and Pakistan were high on Thursday as New Delhi mounted a diplomatic offensive against Islamabad, blaming it for a deadly attack that killed 26 people, mostly tourists, in disputed Kashmir. Here are the details with FRA

US President criticises Zelensky's approach to peace talks in Ukraine

On Wednesday, US President Donald Trump criticised Volodymyr Zelensky, accusing the Ukrainian president's rejection of Russian control over Crimea of obstructing efforts to end the war. Amid the exchange of accusations, Ukrainian authorities issued a war

In Rome, thousands queue to see Pope's coffin

Thousands of people are still queuing in and around St. Peter's Basilica in Rome to pay their final respects to Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday. The city is also preparing for the funeral, set to take place on Saturday at the Santa Maria Maggiore

Trump slams Zelensky for refusing to recognise Russian control of Crimea

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday lashed out at Ukraine's president, saying Volodymyr Zelensky is prolonging the “killing field” after refusing to recognise Crimea as part of Russia. The proposal was part of a peace plan by the US, but Zelensky has

Rescue operations underway after deadly Russian strike on Kyiv

Europe • 05:57

An overnight Russian combined missile and drone attack triggered fires, smashed buildings and buried residents under rubble in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, killing nine people and injuring more than 70, the State Emergency Service said on Thursday. "It is

From Ravensbrück to freedom: The story of Sweden’s daring ‘White Bus’ rescue

In April 1945, as Nazi Germany is on the brink of defeat, the Swedish Red Cross launches the largest rescue operation of World War II. The mission – arranged in secret between a Swedish aristocrat and Adolf Hitler’s right-hand man, SS chief Heinrich Himm

Russian strikes kill at least eight in one of the most deadly attacks on Kyiv

Europe • 05:25

Combined overnight missile and drone attacks by Russia on Thursday killed at least eight people and injured more than 70 in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, local emergency services said. The strikes were among the deadliest on the capital since Russia beg

India downgrades ties with Pakistan after Kashmir attack

New Delhi on Wednesday closed key land border crossings and suspended a key water-sharing treaty with Pakistan, accusing Islamabad of "cross-border terrorism" after gunmen opened fire on tourists in the disputed Kashmir region on Tuesday, killing 26 peop

Trump puts more pressure on Zelensky to reach Russia-Ukraine ceasefire

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday was reportedly "frustrated" with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, accusing him of "moving in the wrong direction" and threatening to abandon talks on a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire. US Vice President JD Vance sai

Prosecutors accuse Weinstein of abusing power in retrial

France 24 correspondent Jessica Le Masurier reports from New York, where disgraced Hollywood mega-producer Harvey Weinstein's rape and sexual assault retrial opened on Wednesday. Prosecutors described in graphic detail how Weinstein wielded his show busi

South Korea prosecutors indict former president Moon Jae-in for corruption

Adding to South Korea's political drama, the country's prosecutors said on Thursday they have indicted former president Moon Jae-in for corruption, just weeks after Yoon Suk Yeol was stripped of his presidency for his failed martial law bid.

Weinstein made victims 'feel small', jury told as retrial begins

Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein's sexual assault and rape retrial opened on Wednesday, with prosecutors describing Weinstein's overwhelming sway over victims who tried to push back on his advances.

DR Congo and M23 agree to 'immediate' ceasefire, pledge to continue talks

Afrique • 00:02

In a watershed joint statement, the warring Democratic Republic of Congo and M23 group released a joint statement on Wednesday pledging to an "immediate" cessation of hostilities until talks reach their "conclusion". This comes after months of escalated

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54 soldiers killed in suspected Jihadist attack in Benin

Afrique • 23:23

The Beninese government said on Wednesday that suspected jihadists killed 54 soldiers stationed in a national park on April 17, the heaviest toll since jihadist attacks began in the northern part of the country. The al Qaeda-affiliated Group for the Supp

Trump administration "feeling the heat from a lot of different quarters", trade reporter says

FRANCE 24's Yinka Oyetade speaks to Gavin Bade, Trade and Economic Policy Reporter at The Wall Street Journal, about Donald Trump backing down in the trade war with China. He says that that the Trump administration is "feeling the heat" not just from the

Did Trump post a photoshopped image of Kilmar Abrego Garcia's 'MS-13' tattoos?

US President Donald Trump has stirred up fresh controversy after he shared what users say is a digitally altered image of Kilmar Abrego Garcia's knuckle tattoos, in an attempt to show "evidence" that the man who was wrongfully deported to El Salvador is

Gaza: How safe is the Al-Mawasi evacuation zone?

Since Israel’s breach of the ceasefire on March 18, the Al-Mawasi zone in southern Gaza, home to at least one million displaced Palestinians, is no longer designated as a ‘humanitarian zone’ by the Israeli army. Nonetheless, they continue to direct civil

Kenya's president visits China amid tariff pressure

In tonight's edition: Kenyan President William Ruto arrives in Beijing for a five-day state visit at the invitation of China's Xi Jinping. Also, in a bold move, Uganda's army chief meets DR Congo's CODECO militia near Kampala, urging peace after deadly c

Aviation and tariffs: A globalised industry braces for impact

Donald Trump's trade policy and back-and-forth on tariffs are already impacting one of the most globalised industries: aviation. With airlines saying they'll defer deliveries rather than pay for tariffs, FRANCE 24's Yuka Royer speaks with AirInsight Grou

Two for one? Trump eyes deal with Russia ally Iran

It took years of painstaking negotiations to reach the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. So can Washington and Tehran now really do a deal in weeks?

EU fines Apple and Meta €700 million for digital violations: What happens next?

Europe • 16:55

The European Union on Wednesday fined Apple and Meta hundreds of millions of euros for violating the Digital Markets Act, accusing both tech giants of stifling competition and limiting user choice. The penalties mark a major push by EU regulators to rein

'A very special energy': Pope Francis lies in state at the Vatican

Pope Francis’s body was transferred on Wednesday from the Saint Martha Chapel in the Vatican to Saint Peter’s Basilica during an emotional procession attended by a massive crowd gathered in the Vatican’s main square.

Jordan outlaws Muslim Brotherhood group and confiscates its assets

Jordan announced a sweeping ban on the Muslim Brotherhood on Wednesday after accusing the Islamist group of planning attacks and stockpiling weapons. The crackdown included a raid of their offices and the removal of documents, a security source said.

Daughter of French PM François Bayrou reveals she was abused in Catholic camp

Hélène Perlant, the eldest daughter of France's Prime Minister François Bayrou, became the latest person to speak out about suffering abuse at the Notre-Dame de Bétharram school in southwestern France. Perlant attended summer camp at the school when she

A trap? Behind Putin’s change of heart on direct talks with Ukraine

Europe • 15:30

In a surprising U-turn, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday said he was willing to hold direct talks with Kyiv for the first time in years on a Ukrainian proposal to halt strikes on civilian infrastructure for 30 days. But his offer could be a tra

Trump's foreign aid cuts are a 'slow-running disaster', former USAID administrator says

In an interview with FRANCE 24, J. Brian Atwood, who was head of USAID under Bill Clinton, warned that US President Donald Trump's deep foreign aid cuts are a "slow-running disaster" that would severely impact global health, food security and migration.

'I Shall Not Hate': A Palestinian doctor's call for peace

Culture • 14:35

Tal Barda's latest documentary shines a light on a powerful voice calling for coexistence and peace between Israelis and Palestinians, as she follows Palestinian doctor Izzeldin Abuelaish in his struggle with grief, his quest for justice and his lifelong

Auto Shanghai showcases new EV era despite tariff speedbumps

The world’s largest auto expo kicked off Wednesday in Shanghai, where over 70 domestic and international carmakers are showcasing their latest models and innovations at a vast convention center. Among the highlights are new electric vehicles, unveiled de

Macron announces economic deals with Madagascar on first official visit

Europe • 13:41

France and Madagascar unveiled a slate of major economic initiatives Wednesday, including a major hydroelectric dam project, during French President Emmanuel Macron’s first official visit to the island nation. The visit – the first by a French president

Disputed Kashmir witnesses worst attack on civilians in years

At least 26 people were killed and 17 injured when gunmen attacked a group of tourists in Indian-controlled Kashmir, marking the deadliest assault on civilians in the region in years, which has long been gripped by a decades-old anti-India insurgency. Co

India ramps up security in Kashmir as manhunt continues

The death toll in Kashmir has climbed to 26 after gunmen opened fire on tourists at a scenic location near Pahalgam. A manhunt is underway for the suspects, who police are labeling a "terror attack," though the shooters remain at large. Antonia Kerrigan

Ukraine peace talks downgraded in London amid continued Russian strikes

US Vice President JD Vance warned on Wednesday that the United States could "walk away" from peace talks unless Russia and Ukraine reach a deal. As diplomats gathered in London, the talks were downgraded amid continued Russian airstrikes and stalled nego

200 French media publications sue Meta, alleging unlawful business practices

A group of 67 French media companies representing 200 publications has filed a lawsuit against Facebook parent company Meta, accusing the tech giant of unlawful business practices in the digital advertising sector. The companies claim Meta's dominance is

Thousands pay their final respects to late Pontiff Francis in Vatican

More than 20,000 gather at the Vatican, queuing outside St Peter's Basilica and filing past the coffin, which will stay in front of the Papal Altar during the three days of public mourning. FRANCE 24 Senior Reporter Clovis Casali reports from Vatican Cit

New Paris exhibition uses art to tell the story of artificial intelligence

Culture • 13:15

The curator of a new exhibition here in Paris on artificial intelligence has spoken to FRANCE 24 about the technology’s wonders, but also its dangers. The exhibition at the Musée du Jeu de Paume in the Tuileries Gardens in central Paris uses art to tell

Pope Francis lies in state as St. Peter’s Basilica opens to public

Pope Francis's body was brought to St. Peter's Basilica on Wednesday morning to lie in state, where mourners are now gathering to pay their final respects before his burial. His coffin will remain on display for three days. Charli James charli jamesrepor

Over 20,000 gather at the Vatican to pay respects to Pope Francis

More than 20,000 gather at the Vatican, queuing outside St. Peter's Basilica and filing past the coffin, which will remain in front of the Papal Altar during the three days of public mourning. France24 Senior Reporter Clovis Casali reports from Rome.

In Syria, fate of French families in IS group camps remains uncertain

Six years after the fall of the Islamic State group's self-proclaimed caliphate, thousands of women and children linked to IS group fighters remain detained in camps across northeastern Syria. Managed by Kurdish authorities since 2019, these detainees fa

Ukraine peace talks in London collapse as Russian drone attack kills nine

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced on Wednesday that the Ukraine-Russia peace talks in London would involve only lower-ranking officials after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio was unable to attend, in an abrupt cancellation. The talks will take

St. Peter's Basilica opens to the public for final respects to Pope Francis

The Vatican opened St. Peter’s Basilica to the general public Wednesday to pay their final respects to Pope Francis, with thousands of people filling the central aisle and Swiss Guards standing at attention. Seema Gupta has the latest.

US will 'walk away' unless Russia and Ukraine agree to peace deal, VP Vance warns

US Vice President JD Vance warned on Wednesday that the United States could "walk away" from peace talks unless Russia and Ukraine reach a deal. As diplomats gathered in London, the talks were downgraded amid continued Russian airstrikes and stalled nego

As Cardinal, Francis became 'real leader' in Argentine politics, brought all of society around table

For many in perennially crisis-stricken Argentina, Francis' willingness to champion the poor, challenge governments and delight in everything from tango to soccer made him not just a religious guide, but a source of national pride. For thoughtful analysi

'Trump to let Putin keep seized land': Papers react to Ukraine peace plan

Europe • 09:48

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, 23 April. A ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia appears to be making progress, albeit extremely slowly. [Editor's note: as this press review aired, it was announced that London peace talks on Ukraine involving top diplomats had

Cardinals to prepare for Pope's funeral and start electing successor

Cardinals gathered at the Vatican have announced that Pope Francis' funeral will take place on Saturday at 10 am, following his death on Monday at the age of 88. They are also preparing for the conclave to elect his successor and to discuss other matters

Musk vows to spend more time on Telsa after net income falls 71%

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says he will be dedicating more time to the electric vehicle company starting from next month, after the firm published disappointing first-quarter results. The US carmaker has suffered from political blowback because of Musk's involv

World Health Organization announces 'significant' layoffs amid US funding cuts

The World Health Organization chief said Tuesday that operations and jobs would be slashed as US funding cuts had left the UN agency with a budget hole of several hundred million dollars. Morgan Ayre reports.

Trump says he won't fire Fed chief, signals lowering of China tariffs

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he had no intention of firing Jerome Powell, despite recent outbursts against the the chair of the US Federal Reserve. He also signalled a "substantial" lowering of tariffs on China – bringing relief to glob

Pope transformed Church into source of spiritual 'relevance' and 'prophetic' wisdom for the world

Europe • 07:47

In the frontier soup kitchens and makeshift shelters of the world’s margins, Pope Francis is remembered as the “Pope of migrants”—a steadfast advocate who offered spiritual refuge to those fleeing poverty, violence, and oppression. For thoughtful analysi

Worst coral bleaching episode on record hits 84% of the world's reefs

84 percent of the world's coral reefs have been hit by the worst bleaching episode on record, in an unfolding human-caused crisis that could kill off swathes of essential ecosystems, scientists warned Wednesday. Reefs can rebound from the trauma but the