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Trump says US will not allow Iran to enrich 'any' uranium under nuclear deal

US President Donald Trump said Monday Iran would not enrich uranium under any potential nuclear deal. Since April, Tehran and Washington have held five rounds of talks to replace the 2015 pact Trump quit in 2018. A new agreement has yet to be finalised.

Nigeria : thousands displaced after floods

The death toll from the flash floods that have devastated parts of Niger State in north-central Nigeria has risen to 200. Rescuers are tirelessly sifting through mud and debris, searching for survivors and victims, while hundreds of people remain missing

Fast fashion's business model means firms 'cannot claim to operate sustainably', expert says

FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks to Sarah Kent, Chief Sustainability Correspondent at the Business of Fashion, about the bill being debated this week in the French Senate that seeks to regulate the influx of low-quality clothes into the country. She say

US officials say Trump will likely speak with Xi this week

The White House has said US President Donald Trump will likely hold talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping this week, following similar comments by top US officials over the weekend. This comes as tensions are ratcheting up again between the two countries

Polish PM Tusk calls for confidence vote following nationalist Nawrocki's presidential victory

Polish PM Donald Tusk said Monday he would call a confidence vote to reaffirm support for his pro-EU government after nationalist Karol Nawrocki narrowly won Sunday’s presidential election. Though Tusk's coalition holds a parliamentary majority, experts

France's upper house debates fast-fashion bill

France's Senate on Monday debated a bill to regulate the influx of environmentally unfriendly, low-quality clothes into the country, many from China. The lower house of parliament adopted a version of the so-called "fast fashion" bill in March last year,

South Korea votes for new president after martial law turmoil

South Koreans will vote Tuesday for a new president, capping six months of political upheaval following ex-leader Yoon Suk Yeol's disastrous declaration of martial law. Millions have already cast their ballots in the snap election, with more than a third

Behind Rwanda's economic 'miracle' rural poverty persists, UN expert reports

Rwanda’s economic “miracle” has earned praise for years. But behind the impressive growth figures, millions are still living in poverty. And as the country’s economy shifts toward services, large parts of the population are being left out. That’s the war

Israeli forces open fire near Gaza aid site, killing 3, health officials say

Israeli fire killed at least three Palestinians and wounded dozens of others near an aid distribution site operated by the U.S.-based Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, local health authorities said on Monday. The Israeli military said it was aware of reports

Polish PM Donald Tusk calls for confidence vote after nationalist wins presidency

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Monday he will call for a parliamentary vote of confidence in his coalition government, after his candidate, Rafal Trzaskowski, lost a presidential election on Sunday. Nationalist historian Karol Nawrocki won P

Greenpeace steals Macron wax figure for anti-Moscow protest

Greenpeace activists on Monday stole a wax figure of President Emmanuel Macron from a Paris museum and placed it in front of the Russian embassy as part of a protest against French economic ties with Moscow in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine. FRANCE

Poland's pro-Trump pivot: What next after narrow Nawrocki win in presidential runoff?

Why did an EU success story vote for a pro-Trump candidate? Karol Nawrocki narrowly elected president - in part thanks to a first round surge by candidates further to the right. Why has a nation that’s a net recipient of EU funding, one that shares a bor

Norway reiterates call for swift 'ceasefire, humanitarian aid, negotiations for two-state solution'

With Gaza on the brink of famine and Israel threatening deeper entrenchment in the occupied West Bank, international calls for restraint and a political solution grow more urgent. All the while, the UN warns of catastrophic humanitarian collapse and glob

'We need a definitive ceasefire: We need water and we need the bombs to stop dropping on children'

Israel has faced growing condemnation over the humanitarian crisis in the war-ravaged Gaza Strip, where the United Nations has warned the entire population faces the risk of famine. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective on the harrowing plight o

Video: Italy's Mount Etna erupts in dramatic plume of smoke and ash

A huge plume of ash, gas and rock spewed Monday from Italy's Mount Etna, Europe's largest active volcano, but authorities said there was no current danger to the population. Cloud emission had ended by the afternoon, according to an official update.

In Indian Kashmir, crisis simulations prepare civilians for further border clashes

Firefighters and civil defence teams conducted a mock drill in Indian-administered Kashmir as part of the government’s ‘Operation Shield,’ aimed at training civilians in safety procedures ahead of a possible military conflict. This comes weeks after Indi

Drone attacks: 'Ukraine does have cards', contrary to Trump's Oval Office diatribe against Zelensky

As Ukraine claims responsibility for a daring drone strike deep inside Russian territory, destroying over 40 aircraft and marking a major escalation, Moscow responds with intensified missile attacks. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, FRANCE

🌟The Bright Side: Ahead of Switch 2 release, the five best-selling gaming consoles of all time

The upgraded version of Nintendo Switch, the third biggest-selling video game console of all time, will be released on Thursday, June 5. The Japanese company hopes to match its earlier runaway success with Switch 2. Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo... here's a

Children in Sudan struggling for survival amid health, food crises

The over two year conflict in Sudan between the army and the RSF Paramilitary has displaced over 13 million people. The constant fighting and massive upheaval has taken a toll on the country's children. Antonia Kerrigan reports

UN chief calls for probe into killings near Gaza aid distribution centre

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday demanded an independent investigation into the killing of dozens of Palestinians near a US-backed aid site in Gaza, as witnesses blamed Israeli fire and the military denied involvement. The incident came as

UK is getting a defense boost aimed at sending a message to Moscow, and to Trump

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that United Kingdom will build new nuclear-powered attack submarines, get its army ready to fight a war in Europe and become "a battle-ready, armor-clad nation". It's part of a boost to military spending

Who is Karol Nawrocki, the nationalist historian who won Poland's presidency

Nationalist historian Karol Nawrocki, who won Sunday's presidential election in Poland, is a former amateur boxer with a particular interest in the criminal underworld. Learn more about the new Polish president-elected with Camille Knight report.

What we know about the suspect and victims in the Boulder, Colorado, attack

Eight people calling for the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza were injured at an outdoor mall in Boulder, Colorado, by a man who police say used a makeshift flamethrower and hurled an incendiary device into a crowd. The FBI immediately described the v

Ukraine, Russia agree to swap all badly wounded, captured soldiers under 25

Ukraine on Monday proposed to hold a next round of talks with Russia before the end of June, after the two sides met for negotiations in Istanbul where they swapped documents outlining their peace roadmaps. For more, FRANCE 24's International Affairs Edi

Kyiv launched an "unprecedented" surprise attack on four Russian airbases

Sunday's surprise raid by Ukraine has been described as unprecedented in scope and geographic range. The operation itself took over a year and a half to prepare.

Rock bands Last Train and HotWax gear up for summer festivals

With music festival season in full swing, we chat to Last Train frontman Jean-Noël Scherrer. His band have just had a sold-out tour here in France and played extensively in Germany, the UK and other European countries. We also speak to Tallulah Sim-Savag

Greenpeace steals wax figure of Macron from Paris museum for anti-Russia protest

Greenpeace activists stole a wax statue of French President Emmanuel Macron from a Paris museum Monday and placed it outside the Russian embassy, urging France to end gas and fertiliser imports from Russia. The stunt was aimed at drawing attention to wha

Ukraine and Russia end their latest round of direct peace talks in Istanbul

Ukranian and Russian negotiators are sitting down for the second round of face to face talks in Istanbul. The discussions come a day after Kiev launched what it called an unprecedented surprise attack on four Russian airbases, destroying over 40 warplane

Militants attack Mali army camp in Timbuktu, sources say

An army camp in the centre of Timbuktu came under attack Monday as suspected jihadist militants launched an assault involving gunfire and a vehicle packed with explosives, military sources and local officials said. The assault marks the latest in a serie

'We continue to clear our sky from Russian bombers': Ukrainian PM Shmyhal

In an interview with FRANCE 24, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal justified Sunday's daring drone strikes on four Russian airfields as a way "to clear our sky from Russian bombers" and protect civilians from "nightly missile and drone attacks on civ

'There's been a fundamental impasse between Hamas' objectives about the endgame and Netanyahu's'

As ceasefire talks remain at an impasse, Hamas seeks amendments to a US-backed deal, demanding a permanent truce and Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, terms Israel rejects. With lives, hostages, and regional stability in the balance, FRANCE 24’s Genie Godula

French mathematician Michel Broué on giving free online lectures to Gaza students

A well-known French mathematician who has given a free lecture to students in Gaza online has spoken of his delight at being part of a new programme aiming to ensure that education for Gazans continues. While media coverage of Gaza often features attacks

Gaza Humanitarian Foundation 'does not work': Utter lack of 'humane, dignified distribution of aid'

With Gaza on the brink of collapse: scarce food, overwhelmed hospitals, and rising civilian casualties, the humanitarian crisis has reached catastrophic levels. As global pressure mounts and diplomatic efforts falter, France 24’s Eve Irvine welcomes Arwa

Karol Nawrocki, the nationalist historian won Poland's presidency

Nationalist historian Karol Nawrocki, who won Poland's presidential election by a razor-thin margin on Sunday, is a former amateur boxer with a particular interest in the criminal underworld.

FBI says 8 injured in Colorado attack by man with makeshift flamethrower

In Boulder, Colorado, eight people were hurt after a man threw homemade firebombs into the crowd at a weekly demonstration to raise visibility for the hostages still being held in Gaza. The 45 year old behind the attack is now in custody. The FBI says it

'A sweet madness' or 'uncivilised barbarians'? Papers discuss aftermath of PSG win

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, June 2: French papers discuss the "day of jubilation" after PSG's Champions League win. Next, the media analyse Ukraine's "bold" strike on Russia's military aviation. Also, papers report on Bulgaria's fight against the adoption of

Live: Ukraine and Russia agree to swap severely wounded troops, those under 25

Ukraine and Russia agreed to swap prisoners of war who are severely wounded, as well as those under the age of 25, Kyiv said on Monday following a second round of direct peace talks between the warring parties. The two sides have also agreed to exchange

Mexico has its very first elections for judges under shadow of crime, corruption

Mexico has held its first-ever judicial elections - critics say stirring controversy and also sowing confusiong among voters amid a complicated election process. Early indications of a low turnout - something experts warned of in the lead up due to a min

South Korea: When it comes to the snap election, gender will actually matter.

South Koreans head to the polls tomorrow in snap elections after a tumultuous year. FRANCE 24's correspondent Yena Lee talks about female voters and the role of gender in this year's vote.

Ukraine and Russia meet in Turkey for peace talks after launching major attacks

Russian and Ukrainian officials due to sit down today in the Turkish city of Istanbul for their second round of direct peace talks since 2022. Both sides though still far apart on how to end the war. U.S. President Donald Trump continues to demand that

From the Champs-Élysées to the Parc des Princes: PSG's unforgettable day

In front of thousands of fans who still couldn't quite believe what had once seemed unthinkable at the start of the season, the PSG players proudly presented their Champions League trophy. This historic title marks a turning point for the Parisian club,

Poland's incoming nationalist president could complicate EU politics

Poland's incoming nationalist president Karol Nawrocki could complicate the EU's political agenda, says France 24's Brussels correspondent Pierre Benazet, who notes that nationalist and EU-sceptic parties continue to make electoral gains in Europe.

Low expectations from Istanbul talks to end the war in Ukraine

Russia has sent a low-level delegation to the second set of negotiations between diplomats from Kyiv and Moscow to end the war in Ukraine, notes FRANCE 24’s Istanbul correspondent Jasper Mortimer, who says that little progress is expected from the talks.

What we know about Ukraine's drone strikes on airbases in Russia

Code-named “Spider’s web”, Ukraine’s sweeping drone attack that targeted Russian warplanes on Sunday had been planned for over a year and a half, Ukrainian security services said, adding that the strikes had destroyed 34 percent of Russian strategic bomb

Nationalist Karol Nawrocki wins Polish presidency official tally says

After conservative Karol Nawrocki's victory in the Polish presidential election, FRANCE 24's Gulliver Cragg reports from Warsaw on how the result could effect Poland's domestic and international political stance.

🔴 Polish conservative Nawrocki wins presidential vote, electoral commission says

China 'firmly rejects' US claims it violated Geneva tariffs deal

China on Monday “firmly rejected” US claims it breached a tariffs deal, as tensions between the world’s top economies flared. The dispute comes weeks after Beijing and Washington agreed to a 90-day reduction in tariffs following high-level talks in Genev

Russia and Ukraine set for second round of peace talks in Istanbul

The second set of negotiations between diplomats from Kyiv and Moscow to end the war in Ukraine is scheduled for Monday in Istanbul. Despite the flurry of diplomacy, the two sides remain far apart over a possible deal – either for a truce or longer-term

At least seven people killed after 'explosions' collapse two bridges near Russia's Ukraine border

At least seven people died when a highway bridge collapsed in Russia's Bryansk region near the Ukraine border, emergency services said Sunday. Just a few hours later, a second bridge in Kursk region collapsed as well, derailing a freight train. Russian i

Ukraine says it destroyed 41 Russian bomber planes deep inside territory

A Ukrainian security official on Sunday said that Kyiv destroyed 41 Russian aircraft in a drone attack that struck an airbase thousands of kilometres from the front lines. Russia uses the strategic bomber planes to fire long-range missiles at Ukraine.

Multiple injuries in Molotov cocktail attack at pro-Israel rally in Colorado

Several people suffered burns and injuries in Colorado on Sunday in what the FBI called a "targeted terror attack" on pro-Israeli demonstrators. Boulder police detained a suspect but were cautious about the motive. Witnesses said the attack targeted a Je

Jubilant PSG party into night with Champions League trophy in Paris

Paris Saint-Germain players, staff and fans stretched their Champions League celebrations deep into Sunday evening as they finished a day of festivities in the French capital at a packed and delirious Parc des Princes stadium. For more about Emmanuel Mac

Donald Trump admirer, Nawrocki wins Polish presidential election

The 42-year-old Nawrocki has been endorsed by the right-wing Law and Justice (PiS) party, which governed Poland from 2015 to 2023. Nawrocki is an admirer of Donald Trump and has said Poland should focus on shaping and leading Europe's relations with the

Gaza: Dozens said killed near aid site, Israel denies account

Next now to Gaza, where health officials say at least 31 people were killed and over 170 wounded Sunday near a food distribution site. Witnesses say Israeli soldiers fired on people trying to collect desperately needed aid in Rafah... The Israeli army ha

Colorado attack: Man hurls incendiary device into rally for Israeli hostages

Eight people were injured in Boulder, Colorado in an attack on an event to support Israeli hostages. A man threw homemade firebombs into the crowd at a weekly demonstration meant to raise visibility for those still being held in Gaza. The 45 year old sus

French lawmakers promote Dreyfus 130 years after anti-Semitic scandal

The lower house of the French parliament on Monday unanimously approved the retroactive promotion to the rank of brigadier general of Alfred Dreyfus, 130 years after the Jewish French army captain was wrongly convicted for treason in one of France’s noto

New Caledonia unrest, one year on: A healthcare system in tatters

France's overseas territory of New Caledonia is facing a growing crisis. The number of healthcare workers has dropped dramatically, particularly since the unrest of May 2024. In response, authorities are offering incentives – such as annual contracts and

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UK latest country to back Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara

British Foreign Minister David Lammy said Sunday that Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara is the "most credible" solution, reversing UK policy. The mineral-rich territory, largely controlled by Morocco, is claimed by Algeria-backed Polisario Front

FBI says 8 injured in Colorado flamethrower attack by man who yelled 'Free Palestine'

A man with a makeshift flamethrower yelled “Free Palestine” as he attacked a volunteer group in Boulder, Colorado, on Sunday as they attended a rally in support of the Israeli hostages in Gaza. The suspect was arrested by police after wounding eight peop

Exit polls in Poland’s presidential runoff show the race is too close to call

The centrist and nationalist candidates vying for the Polish presidency were neck and neck, an exit poll showed on Sunday, each predicting victory in a vote with major implications for Poland's pro-EU government. FRANCE 24 correspondent Gulliver Cragg re