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Ukraine slams Putin's 'disdain' for peace process after he says 'whole of Ukraine' belongs to Russia

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga on Friday said that Vladimir Putin had shown "disdain" for the peace process between the two countries after the Russian president earlier said that the "whole of Ukraine" belonged to Russia.

Israel/Iran, Trump’s decision, G7, Bezos Wedding Protests

In a week of escalating conflict between Israel and Iran—decades in the making—assassinations, airstrikes, and missile attacks have pushed the region to the brink. Iran is striking back, with seven days of air raid sirens across Israel and a hospital hit

Drone factories, camouflaged trucks: Iran releases images of Israel’s covert operation

Images broadcast by state media in Iran are shedding new light on Israel’s covert operation inside Iran before June 13, which involved the deployment of Israeli agents inside the country and the extensive use of small drones, including FPV (first-person

Tulkarem refugee camp faces renewed demolitions in the West Bank

On World Refugee Day, global attention turns to the record 122 million people displaced by war, violence, or persecution. In the West Bank, Israel's Operation Iron Wall continues, targeting homes and infrastructure in the Tulkarem refugee camp.

Putin can’t have a veto on Ukraine’s EU membership: Parliament speaker Stefanchuk

Talking Europe welcomes Ruslan Stefanchuk, Speaker and Chairperson of the Ukrainian Parliament. Elected in October 2021 – just months before Russia’s full-scale invasion – Stefanchuk is a seasoned political figure, a close ally of President Volodymyr Zel

No, this Israeli minister didn’t say that he underestimated Iran’s missile capabilities

A video shared widely on X shows a heated exchange between Israeli politicians Itamar Ben Gvir and Omer Bar-Lev, with posters claiming that the two politicians were fighting after the Iranian strikes carried out on June 13, 2025. It turns out, however, t

Illegal immigration: 4,000 law enforcement officers deployed in France

"Over 4,000" law enforcement officers will be mobilised for two days during nationwide operations targeting illegal immigration in train stations and buses, announces French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau, who was at Paris's Gare du Nord station to o

EU rule of law report shows worrying trends: How should the bloc defend its core principles?

Threats to the rule of law and democratic values persist, and are getting worse in some areas. That is the message from MEPs following an analysis of the EU Commission’s latest annual rule of law report, covering the year 2024.

Forged in Metal: Inside Hellfest 2025’s epic lineup

It's France's biggest music festival, drawing up to 300,000 people to the little town of Clisson every year. We check in with music critic Marjorie Hache who brings us the latest from Hellfest, with headliners Judas Priest, Korn, Linkin Park and British

Russia-Ukraine drone attacks intensify as peace talks collapse

Russia and Ukraine have intensified their drone and missile strikes as US-led peace talks teeter on the brink of collapse. Ukraine's air force reports that Moscow launched 86 drones overnight, resulting in at least one death and dozens of injuries. Charl

Nuclear talks in Geneva between Iran, Europeans begin

Talks begin in Geneva between the European Union and Iran to discuss nuclear control, one week after the start of a war with Israel. As FRANCE 24's Kethevane Gorjestani explains, the primary goal of this meeting is to maintain an open diplomatic channel

Abortion is highly restricted in microstates such as Monaco, Andorra

In microstates like Monaco and Andorra, abortion laws are highly restrictive. These small countries maintain strict regulations that severely limit access to abortion services, reflecting conservative social and religious values. As a result, women seeki

More parents prefer girls to boys

How statistics are revealing a preference for boys is dropping rapidly, even in regions where it used to be the strongest. Annette Young asks Swedish sociologist, Lisa Eklund, why this is happening. Also UK MPs have voted in favour of a legislative amend

Bukele’s El Salvador: Popularity, power, and the price of security

Nayib Bukele came to power in El Salvador in 2019, winning outright in the first round of presidential elections. Since then, he has steadily consolidated his control. Bukele’s party has dominated the National Assembly since 2021. In 2022, he declared a

Israel-Iran war: How are Asian heavyweights reacting to the hostilities?

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran is testing old alliances. Asian heavyweights China and India have taken different positions. This week we take a closer look at what’s behind the posturing from Beijing and New Delhi. Plus, where does Asia’s o

Israel-Iran war enters its second week with multiple strikes

#Israel and #Iran exchanged fire for the second week running on Friday, with the war between the two foes continuing into its eighth consecutive day. The Israeli army said it had hit multiple targets in Tehran overnight, including what it said was a nu

Israel-Iran war: Intense destruction in Iran, negotiations at a standstill

Residential buildings in Iran have been attacked alongside other targets struck by Israel, as detailed by FRANCE 24's Saeed Azimi. Meanwhile, internet restrictions remain in place across Iran, justified as necessary to protect national security and the p

Armenian PM Pashinyan meets Erdogan in Turkey on 'historic' visit

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday to discuss efforts aimed at normalising relations that are strained over historic disputes dating back to the World War I era and Turkey’s partnership with

'Collective problem needs collective solution: Global warming projected to increase well beyond 2°'

Arctic peatlands are expanding as the climate warms, new research showed Thursday, a change that could slow global warming in the near term but have the opposite effect in future. Peatlands are the largest terrestrial store of carbon, locking away twice

Climate change and Europe's ‘suffocatingly’ hot heatwaves

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, June 20: The French papers looks at Europe's increasingly "suffocating" summers due to climate change. Also, the Guardian looks at how Europe's cities have responded to calls to makes its waterways swimmable. We look at the incredi

Israel-Iran war: "We must prioritise a return to negotiations," says France's Macron

Upon arriving at the Paris Air Show, President Macron addressed concerns about the Middle East conflict. He emphasised prioritising negotiations, condemned civilian strikes, and reiterated the need for diplomacy. Asked if Israel was doing "the dirty work

French champagne makers accused of human trafficking

Three French employers in the champagne industry are on trial for human trafficking and exploiting around 50 migrant workers during the 2023 grape harvest. Investigators reported the workers, primarily from Mali, Mauritania, Ivory Coast, and Senegal, wer

Key climate indicators hit unprecedented levels, scientists warn

Greenhouse gas emissions reached a record high in 2024, averaging 53.6 billion tonnes per year over the last decade, according to a report from over 60 top scientists. The study highlights alarming trends in carbon pollution, sea-level rise, and global h

France's Emmanuel Macron address at Paris Air Show

Rewatch the French President statement at the Paris Air Show on Friday, June 20, 2025.

The battle of Harvard: When education, funding and politics collide

With the cancellation of grants to Harvard University, the revocation of visas for foreign students, and the withdrawal of research funding, the Trump administration is moving forward with its agenda to cut public spending. These measures are widely seen

Foreigners evacuated by air, land and sea as Israel-Iran conflict worsens

Countries are evacuating their nationals from Israel and Iran as conflict intensifies, disrupting airspace across the Middle East. Governments are turning to land and sea routes to assist citizens, with road evacuations leading to airports in neighbourin

Emmanuel Macron arrives at Paris Air Show in Le Bourget

Emmanuel Macron's plane has just landed at the Paris Air Show, following a schedule disrupted by the G7 and the outbreak of war between Iran and Israel. FRANCE 24's Selina Sykes outlines the French president's agenda at the event, held under the shadow o

Two dead in Mexico as hurricane Erick moves on from its coast

Hurricane Erick claimed at least two lives in southern Mexico, causing severe damage to coastal areas before weakening into a low-pressure system. One victim, in Oaxaca state where the storm made landfall, was electrocuted while clearing debris near high

Napoleon relics auctioned in Paris

Napoleon relics, including his iconic bicorne hat, a sleeve from his red velvet coat, and divorce papers from his troubled romance with Empress Josephine, are being auctioned in Paris with an expected value over 7 million euros. Two centuries after his f

The heatwave hits France, 16 departments on alert

France is entering one of its earliest heatwaves, with temperatures set to peak around 38 °C in the south and reach 34–37 °C in many regions by the weekend. Sixteen départements have been placed on orange vigilance for high temperatures, prompting author

Gaza: Israeli strike kills civilians, at least 55,000 killed since 2023

Gaza's Civil Defence announced that 72 people, including 21 seeking humanitarian aid, were killed by the Israeli army on Thursday in the war-torn and famine-stricken Palestinian territory. In total, approximately 55,000 people have died in the Gaza Strip

Israel conducts 'intense attack' on Iranian city on Caspian Sea

Israeli airstrikes hit the Iranian city of Rasht on the Caspian Sea early Friday, says FRANCE 24's Saeed Azimi, reporting from Tehran. "Sources told me that over 30 attacks were made by the Israelis on Rasht industrial complex. The IDF [Israeli Defence F

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Israelis have 'a number of questions' about military plans for Iran

"Next to the pride that most Israelis feel in the success of their air force, there are beginning to be a number of questions here about what plans the government has apart from begging the US president to join the fighting," reported FRANCE 24's corresp

'Grave ramifications' for civilians: Israel 'hampering' Gaza aid organisations, ability to respond

The Norwegian Refugee Council warned that more than 1 million people were without adequate shelter, saying equipment such as tents and tarpaulins had been blocked by Israel from entering since March 1. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective on th

Iran strike hospital could be a 'game-changer'

FRANCE 24's Senior Reporter Catherine Norris Trent, reporting from Tel Aviv, Israel, said the diplomatic impact of an Iranian missile strike against Soroka hospital in the Beersheeba area of Israel could be "quite profound". In the aftermath of the attac

Live: Tehran ‘not seeking negotiations’, says Iran’s FM ahead of talks with top European diplomats

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Friday said Tehran would not negotiate with anyone as long as Israeli attacks continue. Araghchi spoke ahead of a meeting with his French, German, British and EU counterparts in Geneva as the deadly Israel-Iran

PSG fall to Botafogo in shock Club World Cup defeat

Paris Saint-Germain fell to a surprise 1-0 defeat against Brazil's Botafogo in the Club World Cup on Thursday after Igor Jesus's first-half strike decided the clash between Europe and South America's champions. The win nearly secures Botafogo's knockout

Trump to decide 'in two weeks' whether US will directly attack Iran

President Donald Trump said Thursday he will decide within two weeks whether to involve U.S. forces in the Israel-Iran conflict, citing a "substantial chance" for renewed nuclear talks. The White House said he is weighing strikes on Iran’s fortified Ford

Trump to decide 'in two weeks' whether US will directly attack Iran

President Donald Trump said Thursday he will decide within two weeks whether to involve US forces in the Israel-Iran conflict, citing a "substantial chance" for renewed nuclear talks. The White House said he is weighing strikes on Iran’s fortified Fordo

🌟The Bright Side: A year after Olympics, Paris to party like it's 2024

Parisians enjoyed their Olympics so much last summer that they are marking the anniversary with a public celebration to relive the festive spirit – though not everyone shares the same excitement.

Europeans push for renewed diplomacy with Iran as Trump mulls military action

European foreign ministers will meet Iran’s top negotiator on Friday to revive nuclear talks, despite US signals it may back Israeli strikes. In a rare call this week, the E3 and the EU’s foreign policy chief urged Abbas Araqchi to de-escalate, leading t

'In military terms, US and Israel would be able to destroy Iran nuclear program, weaken their govt'

Since launching airstrikes on Iran last week, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been working to pull President Donald Trump into the war, and sway a sceptical American public. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, FRANCE 24's Willia

Information war: Iran and Israel battle to control the narrative

The media have faced criticism for their coverage of past conflicts – for example, when American journalists failed to challenge the US government's claims about weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, or in the Balkans, where some reporters were accused of

Escalating air war between Israel and Iran enters second week

The second week of airstrikes between Israel and Iran sees intensified attacks on Iran's air defence systems and missile launchers, aiming to disrupt its nuclear programme. Retaliatory strikes have severely damaged residential areas in southern Israel. H

Paris Air Show: Canada seeks stronger ties with EU

Canada makes its move at the Paris Air show. With its US alliance under pressure, Ottawa wants to deepen its relationship with Europe. FRANCE 24's Charles Pellegrin speaks to Canadian Industry Minister Mélanie Joly and Mark Masluch from Bombardier Défens

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Violence against children in conflict hit 'unprecedented levels' in 2024, UN report says

Violence against children in war zones surged to "unprecedented levels" in 2024, a UN report said Thursday, with the Palestinian territories occupying top spot in the dismal rankings. The report documented 41,370 grave violations, the highest since globa

Armed attack in Niger kills 34 soldiers near Mali border

Hundreds of assailants killed 34 Nigerien soldiers in an attack in western Niger not far from the Malian border on Thursday, the defence ministry said. The "cowardly and barbaric" assault in the town of Banibangou was conducted by fighters on vehicles an

Napoleon's iconic bicorne hat and personal treasures expected to fetch millions in Paris

Over 100 relics are on display in Paris ahead of what experts call one of the most important Napoleonic auctions ever staged. His battered military hat. A sleeve from his red velvet coat. Even the divorce papers that ended one of history’s most tormented

Iran ‘not in a position to dictate terms’ in case of negotiations, analyst says

US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi have spoken by phone several times since Israel began its strikes on Iran last week, in a bid to find a diplomatic end to the crisis, three diplomats told Reuters. Speaking to FRA

Israel says Khamenei 'can no longer be allowed to exist' after Iran strikes hospital

An Iranian missile strike hit south Israel's Soroka Hospital on Thursday in what Israeli officials described as a deliberate attack on the country's infrastructure. Defence Minister Israel Katz that Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei "can no lo

Chinese cargo planes secretly landing in Iran with aid?

Since the war broke out between Israel and Iran, users are claiming that Iranian ally, China, is secretly aiding Iran with cargo planes. To prove these claims, users are sharing Flightradar24 information that is being misinterpreted on social media. We e

DR Congo, Rwanda to sign peace deal after lengthy talks

Representatives of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have initialled a peace agreement aimed at ending the conflict in eastern DRC. Also, foreign investment skyrocketed by 75 percent in 2024, hitting a record 97 billion dollars in Africa. And,

If Iran truly wanted nuclear weapons they would have pursued them already, analyst says

FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks to Rosemary Kelanic, Director of the Middle East programme at Defence Priorities, about the war between Israel and Iran. She says that Iran has kept uranium enrichment at 60% for years, never progressing to the 90% threshold

'This changes everything' - Israeli officials react to hospital attack

FRANCE 24's Catherine Norris Trent reports from Israel following a missile attack on a hospital in southern Israel. The Soroka Hospital in Beersheba was left in flames, and its director Shlomi Codish said 40 people had sustained injuries.

France becomes biggest shareholder in Eutelsat, EU rival to Musk's Starlink

France on Thursday became the biggest shareholder in satellite company Eutelsat, which is widely regarded as a potential European rival to Elon Musk's Starlink. France chose to act now to avoid depending on "other powers" in the future, said President Em

Iran air defences 'confront hostile targets' over Tehran: state media

Iranian state media said air defence systems were activated Thursday against "hostile targets" over the capital Tehran, a week into a war triggered by major Israeli attacks. In overnight raids, "inactive nuclear reactor" in Arak as well as the uranium en

'Aid being deliberately engineered' to displace Palestinians, NGO says

Gaza's civil defence agency said Israeli forces killed at least 72 people on Thursday, including 21 who had gathered near aid distribution sites as famine looms after more than 20 months of war. Speaking on FRANCE 24, Super-Novae NGO president Alexandre

What do Iranians want? Population caught between hardline regime and war

For citizens still reeling from the crackdown on the 2022 “Women, Life, Freedom” movement, the focus now is on hunkering down as best they can. Nearly 700 people have been killed in Iran since last Friday, according to the human rights group HRANA, and c