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Israeli ultra-orthodox party quits Netanyahu's ruling coalition

The United Torah Judaism party has decided to quit Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's ruling coalition over its failure to secure military service exemptions. The party's depature has weakened the prime minister's grip on power, leaving his government w

Syria : government forces enter Sweida

Syria 's defense minister announced a ceasefire shortly after government forces entered a key city in Sweida province on Tuesday, a day after sectarian clashes killed dozens, while neighboring Israel again launched strikes in the area.

Mexico: Femicide filmed by a surveillance camera

⚠️ This content includes explicit material. Viewer discretion is advised. 📍Guadalajara, Mexico — A surveillance camera captured the moment a woman named Carla was shot and killed in the street by her ex-partner using an AR-15-style assault rifle. This

House Republicans block second Democratic Party attempt to release Epstein files

House Republicans on Tuesday voted down a second Democratic attempt at forcing the Justice Department to release documents on the Epstein case. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks to legal analyst and former federal prosecutor Eric Lisann, about the growin

House Republicans block second Democratic Party attempt to release Epstein files

House Republicans on Tuesday voted down a second Democratic attempt at forcing the Justice Department to release documents on the Epstein case. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks to legal analyst and former federal prosecutor Eric Lisann, about the growin

No, incinerators were not installed at 'Alligator Alcatraz'

As criticism of the Trump administration's detention centre 'Alligator Alcatraz' mounts, a rumour has been circulating online that incinerators have been installed at the site for malicious purposes. But these rumours are false, as Charlotte Hughes expla

MSF accuses Ethiopian soldiers of 'targeted killing' of 3 staffers in Tigray in 2021

Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has said that three of its staff were intentionally executed by Ethiopian soldiers in Tigray in 2021. The victims were not caught in the crossfire, but were shot at close range while clearly identifiable as aid workers. The

India orders airlines to inspect certain Boeing models after Air India crash

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India and Singapore ordered their airlines to examine fuel switches on several Boeing models with South Korea set to do the same after the devices came under scrutiny following last month's crash of an Air India jet killed 260 people. FRANCE 24's Mark Ow

IDF reports sharp rise in soldier suicides

As the Netanyahu government comes under pressure to exempt ultra-Orthodox Jews from mandatory military service, the Israeli army is reporting a spate of suicides among soldiers deployed on the Gaza front. FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky reports from Jerusal

'Worse than murder': Ireland's dark history of criminalisation and diabolisation of unwed mothers

Excavations have begun of an unmarked mass burial site at a former mother and baby home in western Ireland suspected of containing the remains of hundreds of infants and young children. The planned two-year probe by Irish and foreign experts in Tuam come

Netanyahu may not care if the coalition falters, former Israeli ambassador says

FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks to Former Israeli Ambassador and Political Adviser to Shimon Peres and Ehud Barak, Alon Pinkas, about the crisis at the heart of the ruling Israeli coalition following the pullout of the ultra-Orthodox faction. He says that B

What we know about mysterious explosions on ships visiting Russian ports

Since January 2025, six tankers have been struck by unexplained explosions shortly after entering Russian ports. Many questions remain about the circumstances surrounding the blasts but several industry analysts believe sabotage, carried out by a state a

Netanyahu under mounting political pressure after party quits

One of Israel's ultra-Orthodox parties, United Torah Judaism, said it was quitting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's ruling coalition due to a long-running dispute over failure to draft a bill to exempt yeshiva students from military service. Six of th

Syrian forces accused of 'executions' in Druze area as Israel launches strikes

Syrian authorities were accused on Tuesday of carrying out summary executions of civilians in the predominantly Druze province of Sweida, where Israel said it had launched strikes against government forces in defence of the religious minority. Damascus h

Tariffs on political rivals: Can U.S. impose its might?

Brazil announcing it’s working on counter-measures should the Trump administration make good on its threat to punish the country and sanction its Supreme Court President over the coup attempt case against far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro. Brazil

Sci-fi TV series 'Severance' leads Emmy nominations with 27

Apple TV+’s dark sci-fi drama “Severance” topped the 77th Emmy Awards nominations with 27 nods, signalling strong early favour in this year’s race. HBO Max’s Batman spinoff “The Penguin” followed closely with 24 nominations, while comedy favourites “Hack

US-NATO deal: How will US arms reach Ukraine?

US President Donald Trump’s promise to end the war in Ukraine within 24 hours is now a distant memory. He now sees Russian President Vladimir Putin as the main obstacle to peace and is offering Patriot air defense systems and other weapons to Kyiv—paid f

France's PM wants to scrap two public holidays to help fix public finances

French Prime Minister François Bayrou proposed scrapping two public holidays as part of a 43.8 billion euro budget squeeze outlined on Tuesday, even as opposition parties threaten to topple his minority government. President Emmanuel Macron has left Bayr

Public toilets in Paris: Where to go when you need to go

It may be something you don't think about until you need one, but public toilets are, for many, a right. In this edition of Entre Nous, we explore the many different eras of public toilets in Paris, which was a precursor when it comes to both architectur

Arabic language takes centre stage at Avignon's 79th theatre festival

For three weeks every summer, the streets of the southern French city of Avignon are overrun with performances of all kinds, from classical drama to spontaneous stand-up comedy. FRANCE 24’s Olivia Salazar-Winspear went to check out this year’s programme,

'The moment of truth': French PM Bayrou lays out budget cuts

French Prime Minister François Bayrou is set to present a 40 billion-euro budget reduction plan on Tuesday. Opposition parties have warned they may move to bring down his minority government if the proposed cuts are seen as too severe. The French PM is t

What’s at stake in Syria’s Sweida clashes?

Syria 's defence minister announced a ceasefire shortly after government forces entered a key city in Sweida province on Tuesday. The announcement came a day after sectarian clashes that killed dozens, and after a state-run news agency report that Israel

Gaza truce still out of reach after Doha talks as deadly strikes continue

After over a week of negotiations in Doha, a truce in Gaza remains elusive, despite intensified efforts by mediators. Qatar's foreign ministry spokesperson stated that "the negotiations are still in the first phase." The stalemate continues as both Hamas

Planes, whiskey and cars in EU counter-tariffs plan for US imports

Planes, whiskey and cars are on a list of goods Brussels plans to target if the latest round of tariff negotiations with Washington fail. While the EU had hoped for a positive outcome after months of trade talks, US President Donald Trump threw a curveba

French budget crisis: PM Bayrou floats abolishing two national holidays as part of spending cuts

French PM François Bayrou unveiled deep spending cuts Tuesday in an effort to rein in France's burgeoning deficit, with proposals including scrapping two public holidays, limiting tax breaks for the wealthy and slashing civil service jobs. Facing the thr

French prisoner who escaped in inmate's bag recaptured

A 20-year-old French prisoner who escaped last week in the luggage of his fellow inmate when he was released was arrested Monday near the eastern city of Lyon, prosecutors said.

In Iraq, drought threatens water supply and ancient heritage

Iraq is grappling with one of the worst droughts in its history. Water levels in Turkish dams feeding Iraq’s rivers remain critically low, and this year’s winter rains have failed to provide enough water for drinking or farming. As droughts become a recu

Syria declares ceasefire after deadly clashes in Sweida

The Syrian government declared a ceasefire on Tuesday between Druze and Bedouin groups following days of deadly clashes. The announcement came shortly after Syrian forces entered a key city in Sweida Province. The violence has claimed over 100 lives and

'There must be a joke in this': British comedian Mark Steel on his cancer memoir

About a year after receiving the all clear from doctors, British comedian and broadcaster Mark Steel released his book "The Leopard in My House: One Man's Adventures in Cancerland". Setting it apart from other offerings in the genre is Steel's dry humour

Thousands of Afghans at risk of Taliban reprisals secretly brought to UK

Thousands of Afghans who worked for the British government were brought to the United Kingdom along with their families under a secret relocation scheme, after a major data breach in 2022 put them at risk of reprisals by the Taliban. The details were hea

Mexico: Femicide filmed by a surveillance camera

⚠️ This content includes explicit material. Viewer discretion is advised. 📍Guadalajara, Mexico — A surveillance camera captured the moment a woman named Carla was shot and killed in the street by her ex-partner using an AR-15-style assault rifle. This

French PM Bayrou stakes political survival on budget squeeze

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou will outline a 40 billion-euro budget squeeze on Tuesday, with opposition parties threatening to topple his minority government if they feel the savings cut too close to the bone. President Emmanuel Macron has left B

Ukraine skeptical as US sets 50-Day deadline for Russian ceasefire

Ukraine’s Minister of Strategic Industries advisor, Yuriy Sak, was FRANCE 24's guest. He noted that President Trump’s recent announcement of sanctions on Russia—if it doesn’t cease bombing Ukraine within 50 days—was anticipated when the peace process beg

Several killed as Israeli forces strike Hezbollah strongholds in eastern Lebanon

At least a dozen people were killed after Israel struck Hezbollah targets in eastern Lebanon on Tuesday, violating the ceasefire with the Iran-backed group. The attack came amid rising tensions between the neighbouring countries as Israel repeatedly bomb

Russia warns Trump’s new pledge of aid to Ukraine could hinder any peace deal

The Kremlin warned Tuesday that US President Donald Trump’s promise to increase military aid to Ukraine and impose new sanctions on Russia’s allies could fuel the conflict and hinder any peace talks. Trump on Monday threatened Moscow with new tariffs if

Extreme runners conquer North Pole Summer Marathon

On Monday, deep within the Arctic Circle, nearly 100 runners faced freezing conditions to compete in the North Pole Summer Marathon. The participants spent a week traveling by boat through icy Arctic waters and paid tens of thousands of dollars for the c

Sudan conflict intensifies in North Kordofan and Darfur

In Sudan, the civil war continues to rage. Over the weekend, the army announced it had regained control of a strategic town in North Kordofan state from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Last Thursday, the RSF shelled residential areas in Obei

Cameroon's President seeks an eighth term at the age of 92

Cameroon's 92-year-old president announced Sunday he will seek his eighth term in the October elections. The announcement comes after speculation the aging leader would not run, setting the stage for an electoral showdown. FRANCE 24's Indira Eteng has mo

Epstein scandal: 'Trump finds himself on the wrong side of a conspiracy theory'

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, July 15: US President Donald Trump faces tensions within his MAGA movement after the US Department of Justice's conclusions on the fate of disgraced paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Also: a controversial stalwart of French television,

Former Nigerian President dies at 82

Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, who led the country twice as a military head of state and a democratic president, has died aged 82, his press secretary said Sunday. He died in London, where he had been receiving medical treatment. He first to

South Africa’s police minister suspended amid corruption allegations

South Africa’s President has suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu amid shocking allegations connecting him to a criminal syndicate and drug cartel. The accusations came to light during an unexpected press conference held last week by a senior provincia

Sierra Leone’s Tiwai Reserve joins UNESCO World Heritage list

In Sierra Leone, the Tiwai Reserve and the Gola Rainforest National Park, known for their primates, have been added to the UNESCO World Heritage list. This marks the first time a site from this West African country has received such recognition.

South Africa faces legal action over birth certificate backlog

A research unit at the University of Cape Town is suing South Africa’s Home Affairs department over a backlog of 200,000 birth certificate applications, some of which have been delayed for up to seven years. Critics argue that the system, intended to cur

Ukraine's Zelensky proposes new PM, defence minister in major reshuffle

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday proposed a new prime minister and defence minister, part of a major cabinet reshuffle he said would "renew" government more than three years into Russia's invasion. Economy minister Yulia Svyrydenko will b

Will Trump's trade war finally start affecting US inflation?

The US Bureau of Labor of Statistics will be releasing its June inflation data this Tuesday, with economists forecasting a slight uptick in consumer prices because of the impact of tariffs. FRANCE 24 spoke to Nela Richardson, Chief Economist at ADP, abou

Ukraine cautiously welcomes US support

On Monday, US President Trump gave Russia 50 days to end its war in Ukraine or face tough new sanctions, while announcing plans to supply Kyiv with weapons via NATO. The move pressures Russia to negotiate and hopes to limit its strikes, though Putin’s po

EU plans countermeasures to Trump's tariffs

On Monday, EU trade ministers condemned U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to impose 30% tariffs on the European Union as “absolutely unacceptable” and announced they are considering new countermeasures in response.

Bastille Day fireworks in pictures

🎆 🇫🇷 #France celebrated Bastille Day on Monday, July 14 with its traditional fireworks display — and added a modern twist with light drawings created by drones.✨ Take a look at the spectacular show.

US President Trump gives Moscow 50-day ultimatum over Ukraine war

US President Donald Trump told Russia on Monday to end its war in Ukraine within 50 days or face massive new economic sanctions, as he laid out plans for infusions of weaponry for Kyiv via NATO. "We're going to be doing very severe tariffs if we don't ha

China condemns 'coercion' after Trump floats tariffs on Russia allies

China condemned on Tuesday "coercion" by the United States, after President Donald Trump threatened "very severe" tariffs against Moscow's remaining trade partners if it doesn't resolve its war in Ukraine within 50 days. FRANCE 24's correspondent Camille

Israel strikes military tanks in southern Syria

Israel’s army said Monday it struck military tanks in southern Syria, where government forces and Bedouin tribes clashed with Druze militias in the latest escalation in the Middle East country struggling for stability after a 13-year civil war.

Syria: 'Sweida has been a real focal point of violence'

Israel’s army said Monday it has struck military tanks in southern Syria, where government forces and Bedouin tribes clashed with Druze militias. "Sweida has been a real focal point of violence," said FRANCE 24's correspondent in Jerusalem, Israel Noga T

Simon Yates wins solo on Bastille Day as Ben Healy seizes yellow jersey

Simon Yates was the strongest rider in the 28-man breakaway on stage 10, winning solo at the top of the eighth and final ascent of the day. This marks his third Tour de France stage victory. Ben Healy took the yellow jersey from Tadej Pogacar by 29 secon

Nvidia to resume sales of 'H20' artificial intelligence chips to China

Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang said on Monday the technology giant plans to resume sales of its H20 artificial intelligence chips to China, days after its CEO, who is visiting Beijing, met with Donald Trump. Nvidia's AI chips have been a key focus of US expor

Indigenous islanders lose high-profile climate case against Australian government

Indigenous Australians residing on a string of climate-vulnerable islands on Tuesday suffered a major legal defeat in their attempt to hold the government accountable for its weak emissions targets. The Torres Strait Islands, located amid the warm waters

Hundreds killed in Druze-majority Sweida city after sectarian violence

At least 203 people have been killed in sectarian fighting involving Sunni tribes, Druze militias and Syrian troops in the predominantly Druze city of Sweida since Sunday, a war monitor said Tuesday. Earlier Israel launched airstrikes in defence of the D

Speculation and blame follow first official report on deadly Air India crash

A preliminary report released by India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau a month after the fatal June 12 Air India crash has not yet provided a conclusive assessment as to why the tragedy occurred – and speculation has run rife in the absence of a

'Whole range of factors: environmental, human and societal, contributing to worsening of disasters'

Western Europe sweltered through its hottest June on record, as extreme temperatures blasted the region in punishing back-to-back heatwaves. Dangerous temperatures stretched into July, with separate research estimating that climate change made the heat u

The Bright Side: Sweden's 'Soft Hooligans' boost Women's Euros

With drums, chants and a mission of inclusion, Swedish fan group the Soft Hooligans have landed in Switzerland for Euro 2025 – bringing good vibes to the stands and pushing for better support for women's football. The movement began in 2017, when Kajsa A

Brazil's controversial conversion therapies: Rising concerns for transgender people

Brazil is home to over 4 million trans and non-binary people, the largest transgender population recorded anywhere. As the first country on the continent to legalise gay marriage, Brazil is seen as one of the most advanced in terms of LGBT rights. Yet it

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US Supreme Court clears way for Trump to dismantle Department of Education

The US Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Trump administration to move forward with its controversial plan to gut the Department of Education, delivering a major victory to its effort to shrink the federal government's role in public schooling. The Cour

Excavations begin at child mass grave site in Ireland

Excavations begin Monday of an unmarked mass burial site at a former mother and baby home in western Ireland suspected of containing the remains of hundreds of infants and young children. The planned two-year probe by Irish and foreign experts in Tuam co

France among EU nations to trial new app to protect minors from harm online

France and four other EU countries will pilot a new age-verification app to block minors from harmful online content, the European Commission announced Monday. The tool is part of a widescale push by Brussels to protect children from online harms, as off

Spain arrests nine over anti-migrant unrest fueled by the far right

Spanish police arrested nine people after three successive nights of anti-migrant violence erupted in Torre Pacheco following an alleged assault on a local man. Far-right messages online stoked the unrest, which has prompted calls for protection of immig

Markets shrug off Trump tariff threat against EU

Major stock markets on Monday largely shrugged off US President Donald Trump's latest tariffs threat to hit the EU and Mexico with 30 percent levies. Analysts said investors viewed the warning as yet another negotiating ploy against America's trading par

'It's simply horrific that a family would risk their life to find food and water for their beloved'

FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks to the IFRC spokesperson Tommaso Della Longa about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza amid continued Israeli strikes. He stresses that there is no safe place for civilians or humanitarian workers today in Gaza and that plan