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Bondi Beach shooting a 'terrorist incident', New South Wales police force commissioner says

Asia-Stillehavet • 11:24

New South Wales Police Force Commissioner Mal Lanyon said on Sunday that the Bondi Beach shooting was a “terrorist incident”. At least 12 people were killed and 29 wounded in the attack earlier in the day, he told a press conference.

Israeli president condemns 'cruel attack on Jews' after shooting at Bondi Beach

Asia-Stillehavet • 10:28

Israeli President Isaac Herzog condemned Sunday’s shooting in Sydney as a “cruel attack on Jews” and urged Australia to step up the fight against antisemitism. Ten people were killed and about a dozen wounded when gunmen opened fire during a Jewish holid

At least ten dead after shooting at Australia's Bondi Beach

Asia-Stillehavet • 10:19

At least ten people are dead, including the alleged shooter, following a shooting at Australia's Bondi Beach, FRANCE 24's Richelle Harrison said, citing police and local sources. Another 12 people were wounded and the other gunman was arrested, Australia

At least 11 dead at Sydney's Bondi beach shooting that targeted Jewish community

Asia-Stillehavet • 09:43

At least 11 people, including a gunman, were killed and dozens injured on Sunday after a shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach targeting the Jewish community gathered to celebrate the beginning of Hanukkah in what Australian authorites have declared a terrori

Fighting in Cambodia and Thailand continues, hours after Trump truce claim

Asia-Stillehavet • 05:31

Border clashes between Cambodia and Thailand stretched into a second week on Sunday after Bangkok denied US President Donald Trump’s claim that a ceasefire had been brokered. The death toll has reached at least 25, including 14 Thai soldiers, one Thai ci

Live Australia: Shooting on Jewish event at Sydney’s Bondi Beach a ‘terrorist attack’

Asia-Stillehavet • 00:09

At least 12 people were killed and almost 30 wounded when gunmen fired on a Jewish holiday event at Sydney's Bondi Beach on Sunday in what Australian authorities described as a terrorist attack. Follow FRANCE 24's liveblog for all the latest updates.

First climate migrants from Tuvalu arrive in Australia

Asia-Stillehavet • 16:45

The first group of climate migrants from the Pacific island nation of Tuvalu has arrived in Australia under a landmark visa scheme, as rising sea levels threaten to make parts of the low-lying country uninhabitable and force long-term relocation.

Civilians caught in crossfire as Thailand-Cambodia fighting continues

Asia-Stillehavet • 15:37

Cambodia shut its border crossings with Thailand on Saturday, after Bangkok denied US President Donald Trump's claim that a truce had been agreed to end days of deadly fighting. Violence between the Southeast Asian neighbours, which stems from a long-run

Lionel Messi's GOAT tour in India descends into chaos as fans vandalise stadium

Asia-Stillehavet • 09:15

Angry fans on Saturday stormed a stadium in eastern India after football star Lionel Messi left early during a packed event in Kolkata, sparking chaos, vandalism and arrests.

Cambodia says Thailand still bombing despite Trump ceasefire claim

Asia-Stillehavet • 01:35

Cambodia said on Saturday that Thai jets continued bombing its territory hours after US President Donald Trump said the two neighbours had agreed to halt border fighting. The conflict, which stems from a long-running dispute over the colonial-era demarca

Thailand vows to keep fighting Cambodia despite Trump's ceasefire claim

Asia-Stillehavet • 00:25

Thailand’s leader vowed on Saturday to continue fighting along the disputed border with Cambodia, as fighter jets struck targets just hours after US President Donald Trump said he had brokered a new ceasefire. The escalation follows Thai Prime Minister A

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'A glimpse into deep shadows' behind the art of kabuki: 'Kokuho' director on his Japanese megahit

Asia-Stillehavet • 18:08

It's a story of art, rivalry and bloodlines. Japan's megahit and Oscar hopeful "Kokuho" is coming to the French box office at Christmas. It follows the life of a man born the son of a yakuza boss who goes on to become a "living national treasure" in the

Thailand's high-risk election: Anutin rolls dice on 'wave of nationalism'

Asia-Stillehavet • 17:35

As Thailand moves toward early elections against the backdrop of one of the most volatile sociopolitical periods in its recent history, William Hilderbrandt welcomes Japhet Quitzon, Associate Fellow in the Southeast Asia Programme at the Center for Strat

Thailand and Cambodia agree to stop border clashes, Trump says

Asia-Stillehavet • 17:19

Thailand and Cambodia agreed to halt border clashes along their disputed border, US President Donald Trump said on Friday. The two countries had brokered a ceasefire in July but Thailand suspended the agreement the following month after Thai soldiers wer

Iran 'violently' arrests Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi

Asia-Stillehavet • 13:40

Iran "violently" arrested Nobel Peace Prize 2023 laureate Narges Mohammadi at a memorial ceremony on Friday, her supporters said. Mohammadi, who was granted temporary leave from prison in December 2024, was detained along with several other activists.

Thailand PM dissolves Parliament for new elections early next year

Asia-Stillehavet • 07:58

Thailand’s Parliament was dissolved Friday for new elections early next year as the country engaged in deadly fighting with Cambodia. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul dissolved the House of Representatives after getting approval from King Maha Vajiralo

Reddit challenges Australia’s new under-16 social media ban in High Court

Asia-Stillehavet • 07:22

Social media platform Reddit on Friday filed a suit challenging Australia’s new law banning under-16s from major platforms, arguing that it violates the nation’s implied freedom of political communication. The move follows a similar case filed by a right

Thailand PM wins royal approval to dissolve parliament, paving way for early elections

Asia-Stillehavet • 01:00

Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul received royal approval on Friday to dissolve parliament, paving the way for a general election early next year. Voting for the House of Representatives will be held 45 to 60 days after a royal decree, with A

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Cambodia-Thailand border conflict: Why the escalation despite Trump-brokered deal?

Asia-Stillehavet • 19:32

It turns out that it's not enough to stage peace signings. Half a million people are displaced as fighting rages along the border between Thailand and Cambodia, a resurgence of July's five-day conflict that Donald Trump counts as one of the eight wars in

Border violence intensifies as civilians flee Thai-Cambodian clashes

Asia-Stillehavet • 15:54

Fighting has intensified along the Thai-Cambodian border, with heavy clashes resuming over the past week despite an October ceasefire. Each side accuses the other of reigniting the violence. The renewed hostilities have forced hundreds of thousands of ci

Ukrainian sumo wrestler Aonishiki, 21, conquers fans in Japan

Asia-Stillehavet • 13:28

A few days ago, Aonishiki became the first Ukrainian wrestler to win a professional sumo tournament in Japan. At just 21 years old, he has risen up the ranks at record speed since he arrived in Japan in 2022, following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Ou

Cambodia’s PM adviser calls for diplomacy amid renewed border clashes with Thailand

Asia-Stillehavet • 11:53

Suos Yara, Senior Adviser to the Cambodian Prime Minister, appeared on FRANCE 24 to discuss the ongoing clashes between Cambodia and Thailand, involving military artillery. He stressed Cambodia’s openness to diplomatic dialogue and mediation, welcoming i

Myanmar junta air strike on hospital kills dozens

Asia-Stillehavet • 10:56

A Myanmar military airstrike killed over 30 people at a hospital in Mrauk-U, western Rakhine state, as the junta ramps up offensives ahead of elections on December 28. Despite claiming the elections will bring peace, rebels have vowed to block them in ar

Deadly Thailand–Cambodia border clashes intensify ahead of expected Trump call

Asia-Stillehavet • 02:55

Deadly clashes between Thailand and Cambodia intensified on Thursday along their disputed border as US President Donald Trump prepared to urge both sides to halt the fighting. At least 19 people have been killed in the latest round of border fighting and

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'China potentially setting the stage to use military force' against Japan, analyst says

Asia-Stillehavet • 20:39

Japan has scrambled jets to monitor Russian and Chinese air forces conducting joint patrols around the country. China's rising military actions in the area follow Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi's comment last month that Tokyo could respond to any Chinese mil

Thai-Cambodian clashes resume despite ceasefire

Asia-Stillehavet • 15:39

Border clashes have resumed between Thailand and Cambodia, with each side accusing the other of violating the October ceasefire. The fighting –among the worst in months– has displaced hundreds of thousands and revived long-standing tensions over their di

Thailand-Cambodia border clashes displaces hundreds of thousands

Asia-Stillehavet • 13:29

Renewed border fighting between Thailand and Cambodia showed no signs of abating Wednesday, leaving hundreds of thousands of displaced people in both countries living in strained conditions, with landmines further heightening the danger and deepening the

Murdoch papers praise 'childhood reboot' as social media ban starts in Australia

Asia-Stillehavet • 11:21

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, December 10, 2025: First, Australia's social media ban for under-16s takes over the Australian front pages. Next, a cartoon in the Guardian suggests that adults might have slight screen addiction problems too. Also, the winner o

The Bright Side: India's festival of lights Diwali joins UNESCO heritage list

Asia-Stillehavet • 07:01

UNESCO added India’s Diwali festival to its intangible heritage list on Wednesday, prompting celebrations across the country. Millions worldwide take part in the festival, which marks the triumph of good over evil.

Over half a million evacuated in Cambodia and Thailand amid renewed border clashes

Asia-Stillehavet • 04:50

More than 500,000 people have fled their homes in Thailand and Cambodia since border fighting reignited, officials said on Wednesday, surpassing evacuations seen during similar clashes earlier this year. Both governments reported mounting displacement as

Tirsdag 9. desember 2025

Australia's social media ban for under-16s takes effect in world first

Asia-Stillehavet • 15:52

Australia banned under-16s from the likes of Facebook and TikTok on Wednesday, in a world-first move that will be closely monitored by other countries considering similar measures to offset the harms of social media on children.

Thailand-Cambodia fighting spreads along border as death toll rises

Asia-Stillehavet • 13:11

Renewed fighting between Thailand and Cambodia over their long-disputed border has intensified, resulting in more casualties and forcing thousands to flee. Cambodia reports two additional civilian deaths from overnight Thai shelling, raising its toll to

Thailand-Cambodia clashes spread along contested border area

Asia-Stillehavet • 09:18

Deadly clashes have intensified along the disputed Thailand-Cambodia border, with each side blaming the other for the violence and pledging to protect its territory. Cambodia reports seven civilian deaths and 20 injuries, while Thailand says three of its

Cambodia retaliates in renewed clashes with Thailand as death toll mounts to 10

Asia-Stillehavet • 03:40

Cambodia’s former leader Hun Sen said Tuesday that the country had begun striking back against Thailand after two days of denying any retaliation, as deadly border clashes between the neighbours flared again. His comments came after a week of renewed fig

Powerful quake off northern Japan injures dozens and triggers small tsunami

Asia-Stillehavet • 01:58

A 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck off northern Japan late Monday, injuring at least 23 people and triggering small tsunami waves along the Pacific coast. Authorities warned of aftershocks and a heightened risk of a major quake as damage assessments conti

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There is 'no political will' to solve Thai-Cambodian border dispute, analyst says

Asia-Stillehavet • 20:29

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Carys Garland, David Camroux, Senior Researcher & Adjunct Professor at Sciences Po CERI, explains that there is no political will to resolve the border dispute due to the fragile position of the current Thai government on one si

Thailand launches airstrikes along border with Cambodia as tensions reignite

Asia-Stillehavet • 19:43

Thailand launched airstrikes along the disputed border with Cambodia on Monday as both sides accused the other of breaking a ceasefire that halted fighting earlier this year. Longstanding border disputes erupted into five days of combat in July that kill

Thailand-Cambodia border clashes intensify

Asia-Stillehavet • 14:01

Thailand launched air strikes along the disputed border with Cambodia on Monday as both sides accused the other of breaking a ceasefire that halted fighting earlier this year.

Hong Kong election: Turnout near record low amid anger over deadly fire

Asia-Stillehavet • 11:04

About a third of Hong Kong 's registered voters elected a new 90-member legislature Sunday, a turnout that avoided an embarrassment for the government but fell short of a ringing endorsement of an electoral system revamp that eliminated the once feisty o

Clashes on Thailand Cambodia border: 385,000 civilians evacuated

Asia-Stillehavet • 10:50

Thailand launched airstrikes along the disputed border with Cambodia on Monday as both sides accused the other of breaking a ceasefire that halted fighting earlier this year.

Thailand launches airstrikes along border with Cambodia as tensions reignite

Asia-Stillehavet • 09:53

Matt Hunt, our correspondant in Bangkok, Thailand, has more.

Thailand launches air raids on Cambodia as disputed border clashes intensify

Asia-Stillehavet • 03:14

Thailand launched air strikes on Cambodian positions Monday after Cambodian troops opened fire along a disputed border. Both sides traded blame for the hostilities, which have killed at least one Thai soldier and four Cambodian civilians, according to of

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Hong Kong voter turnout remains low amid mourning over deadly blaze

Asia-Stillehavet • 18:08

Turnout in Hong Kong's legislative elections on Sunday rose slightly to 31.9 percent, official data showed, a figure that remains much lower than the plus 50% turnout before Beijing made sweeping changes to Hong Kong's electoral system in 2021.

Hong Kong heads to the polls for legislative elections after deadly fire

Asia-Stillehavet • 15:04

Hong Kong voters trickled into polling stations on Sunday to choose new lawmakers under Beijing's "patriots only" rules, with some urging candidates to help with government relief efforts after the city's deadliest fire in decades. Analysis by Kerry Brow

The week in pictures: Trump first winner of FIFA Peace Prize, Pope in Lebanon, Sri Lanka Floods

Asia-Stillehavet • 13:16

US President Donald Trump named first winner of FIFA Peace Prize, Pope Leo XIV's three-day visit to Lebanon, Vladimir Putin's state visit to India, and the floods that affected nearly 1,600 people in several Asian countries. FRANCE 24 looks back at the w

Hong Kong legislative election under Beijing's scrutiny

Asia-Stillehavet • 11:19

On Sunday, Hong Kong will hold a legislative election, just under two weeks after a devastating fire that ignited public outrage over the government's response to the tragedy. The election's key focus is on voter turnout, with some analysts suggesting th

Polls open for legislative elections in Hong Kong after deadly fire

Asia-Stillehavet • 10:55

This Sunday, Hong Kong voters are heading to the polls for their second legislative election since the 2021 electoral overhaul, which effectively removed the pro-democracy opposition. This vote comes less than two weeks after a devastating fire that clai

A fire at a popular nightclub in India's Goa state kills 25

Asia-Stillehavet • 10:00

At least 25 people, including tourists, were killed in a fire at a popular nightclub in India’s Goa state, the state’s chief minister said Sunday. Goa’s chief minister, Pramod Sawant, said most of the dead were the club’s kitchen workers, as well as thre

Hong Kong holds tightly guarded election amid anger over deadly fire

Asia-Stillehavet • 09:59

Hong Kong's citizens were voting on Sunday in an election where the focus is on turnout, with residents grieving and traumatised after the city's worst fire in nearly 80 years and the authorities scrambling to avoid a broader public backlash. Story Eliza

At least 25 people dead in Goa nightclub fire

Asia-Stillehavet • 02:17

At least 25 people, including foreign nationals, have died in a fire that tore through a nightclub in the popular Indian tourist destination of Goa, officials said on Sunday.

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Starvation fears mount in Indonesia after catastrophic floods

Asia-Stillehavet • 15:02

Ruinous floods and landslides have killed more than 900 people on Indonesia's island of Sumatra, the country's disaster management agency said Saturday, with fears that starvation could send the toll even higher. Story by Eliza Herbert.

India withdraw pilot rest policy as IndiGo crisis leaves hundreds stranded for fifth day

Asia-Stillehavet • 10:47

India's IndiGo airline is scrambling to cope with widespread flight disruptions triggered by new rules for pilots' rest breaks. A staffing shortage has seen the airline cancel hundreds of flights. The country's aviation ministry had to step in - rolling

Deadly floods claim over 900 lives in Indonesia as survivors struggle to obtain aid

Asia-Stillehavet • 10:44

The death toll from cyclone-driven floods and landslides across three Indonesian provinces on Sumatra rose to 908 people on Saturday, with over 400 listed as missing, government data showed. The disaster has also claimed around 200 lives in southern Thai

Pakistani construction workers risk their lives, several meters above the ground

Asia-Stillehavet • 10:44

In Pakistan, videos of construction workers operating in life-threatening conditions are spreading across social media. Men are seen standing on unstable scaffolding, without helmets or harnesses, hanging several meters above the ground. These viral imag

Border clash between Afghanistan and Pakistan kills four civilians

Asia-Stillehavet • 09:57

Clashes erupted late Friday in a tense border region between Pakistan and Afghanistan, with each side accusing the other of launching "unprovoked" attacks. The exchange came nearly a week after a new round of peace talks between the South Asian neighbour

Pakistan-Afghanistan border clash kills four civilians, one soldier

Asia-Stillehavet • 06:57

Four civilians and one soldier were killed in an overnight exchange of fire at one of the key Pakistan-Afghanistan border crossings, an Afghan official said on Saturday. Both sides blamed each other despite a truce after deadly clashes in October. Tensio

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Pakistan and Afghanistan trade heavy fire along border, officials say

Asia-Stillehavet • 21:37

Pakistan and Afghanistan exchanged heavy fire along their shared border on Friday, officials from both countries said, after peace talks between the South Asian neighbours ended without a breakthrough earlier this week.

Xi holds his ground as Macron's visit to China only yields modest returns

Asia-Stillehavet • 18:01

Emmanuel Macron’s three-day state visit to China ended with only modest gains, highlighting the limits of European leverage in Beijing at a time of deepening geopolitical tensions and a widening trade imbalance. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspec

Modi-Putin meeting 'symbolic': Agreements 'predictable and along familiar lines'

Asia-Stillehavet • 16:32

While the announcements between India and Russia may appear symbolic, they reveal a deeper continuity in New Delhi’s long-standing realpolitik: using Moscow as both a counterweight to China and a hedge against fluctuating American policy. Economics, ener

Floods and landslides hit Indonesia’s Sumatra

Asia-Stillehavet • 15:52

A wave of tropical cyclones passing through south and southeast Asia have wreaked havoc in their wake, leaving at least 867 people dead in Indonesia. One survivor described the floods as a "mini tsunami", evoking memories of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsuna