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Brazil's Lula slams 'baseless' US visa sanctions on Bolsonaro coup trial judges

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Saturday criticised the United States for imposing visa sanctions on judges involved in the coup case against former president Jair Bolsonaro, calling the move “arbitrary and completely baseless” and a vio

Donald Trump sues Murdoch, Wall Street Journal for $10 billion over Epstein article

US President Donald Trump sued the Wall Street Journal and its owners including Rupert Murdoch for at least $10 billion on Friday, a day after the newspaper reported that his name was on a 2003 birthday greeting for alleged sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein

New searches in Brazil: Jair Bolsonaro ordered to wear ankle monitor

Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro has been ordered to wear an ankle monitor, a measure he called “a supreme humiliation”, authorities announced on Friday. The order follows Supreme Court instructions that led federal police to search his residence

Venezuelan migrants detained in the US returned to Caracas after prisoner swap

Over 200 Venezuelans who were deported from the United States on allegations of gang membership earlier this year and detained in a notorious El Salvador jail arrived in Caracas on Friday under a coordinated prisoner exchange that saw 10 Americans held i

US revokes visas of Brazilian judges over Bolsonaro 'witch-hunt'

Washington will restrict travel visas for Brazilian judicial officials and their immediate family members, United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced, over what he called a “political witch-hunt” against former Brazilian President Jair Bo

'Number 3': Bolsonaro’s son Eduardo pushes for US pressure on Brazil

Eduardo Bolsonaro, son of Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro, has lobbied US officials to sanction the Supreme Court judge investigating an alleged coup plot following Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's 2022 win. US President Donald Tr

Venezuelans deported by the US to El Salvador arrive in Caracas via prisoner swap

Over 200 Venezuelans who were deported from the United States on allegations of gang membership earlier this year and detained in a notorious El Salvador jail arrived in Caracas on Friday under a coordinated prisoner exchange that saw 10 Americans held i

Donald Trump escalates war on the press as journalists face mounting pressure

The Trump lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal is the latest move by the U.S. President to exert pressure on the media group and the press in the United States. Critics say it could stifle free speech in America. Shirli Sitbon reports.

Trump sues Wall Street Journal, Murdoch for $10 billion over Epstein report

US President Donald Trump sued the Wall Street Journal and its owners including Rupert Murdoch for at least $10 billion on Friday, a day after the newspaper reported that his name was on a 2003 birthday greeting for alleged sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein

Supreme Court orders Brazil’s Bolsonaro to wear electronic ankle monitor

Brazil's Supreme Court issued search warrants and restraining orders against former President Jair Bolsonaro on Friday, banning him from contacting foreign officials over allegations he courted the interference of his ally US President Donald Trump. Wash

WSJ bombshell report: Trump's 'bawdy' birthday letter to Epstein

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, July 18: We take a look at The Wall Street Journal's exclusive report on US President Donald Trump's alleged racy letter to Jeffrey Epstein for his 50th birthday. Also, we learn how Trump's team was on an "f***ing warpath" to kill

Deportation dossiers: Trump's AI-driven war on immigrants and freedom of speech

With deportations from the United States on the rise since Donald Trump's return to the White House, our reporters hear from those caught up in these new procedures, deployed in the name of national security.

Trump threatens lawsuit over Epstein letter, orders release of grand jury transcripts

US President Donald Trump continues to navigate the backlash over his administration's approach to the controversial Jeffrey Epstein investigation, with the president saying he might sue the Wall Street Journal for publishing a signed, suggestive letter

US House passes landmark crypto bills in boost to Trump's deregulation objectives

Three watershed cryptocurrency bills passed through the US House of Representatives on Thursday, solidifying President Donald Trump's ambitions to grow and deregulate an industry that has significantly increased his wealth since returning to office.

Torsdag 17 juli 2025

Trump diagnosed with 'benign' vein issue causing leg swelling, White House says

President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with a common and benign vein condition following concerns over swollen legs and hand discolouration, the White House confirmed Thursday. Officials also attributed recent hand bruising to frequent handshaking and

Donald Trump lashes out at MAGA base as Epstein row escalates

President Donald Trump is lashing out at his own supporters, accusing them of being duped by Democrats, as he tries to clamp down on criticism over his administration's handling of much-hyped records in the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking investigation,

Zuckerberg settles $8 billion lawsuit over Cambridge Analytica scandal, avoids testifying

Mark Zuckerberg and current and former Meta executives agreed on Thursday to settle a $8 billion shareholder lawsuit alleging the company’s directors failed to prevent billions of dollars in fines and legal costs stemming from repeated Facebook user priv

Brazil: Whales make waves in Rio de Janeiro

The Brazilian seaside city of Rio de Janeiro is known for its famous Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, but every July, another attraction draws attention: whales. They bring in both tourists and researchers. Eliza Herbert has the story.

Why the Jeffrey Epstein case is an obsession for the MAGA world

Donald Trump may have called the Jeffrey Epstein case “pretty boring stuff,” but for many of his followers it has been a years-long fixation. Charli James looks at why the Epstein case became such an important issue for the MAGA world.

Trump criticizes ‘weaklings’ who dismiss Epstein claims amid growing GOP pressure

President Donald Trump is calling some of his former supporters “weaklings” for buying into what he describes as Democratic “bullshit” regarding the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, and says he no longer wants their backing. France24’s Washington corre

Trump says Coca-Cola agreed to switch to real cane sugar in US

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Coca-Cola agreed to use real cane sugar in its domestic sodas at his suggestion, though the company did not confirm the change. A shift from high-fructose corn syrup would align US Coke with versions sold in

Onsdag 16 juli 2025

Was Trump erased from Chelsea's celebratory photos at FIFA Club World Cup?

Following US President Donald Trump's attendance at the FIFA Club World Club final, rumours have surfaced that winning team Chelsea erased Trump from their celebratory photos. But these claims are false, as FRANCE 24’s Charlotte Hughes explains.

Trump admin in 'denial' over climate change, having cut funding to NOAA and National Weather Service

Located in a low-lying stretch along the Guadalupe River in flash flood alley, Camp Mystic lost at least 27 campers and counselors. Local officials, under growing scrutiny for a lack of warnings ahead of the July Fourth storm that killed at least 132 peo

Grand Canyon: Wildfires destroy historic lodge and scores of buildings

Wildfires are still burning on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, which has now been closed to visitors for the remainder of 2025.

Tisdag 15 juli 2025

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

US 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 grow

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

Cuban minister steps down after falsely saying country has no beggars

Cuba's labour minister stepped down on Tuesday after sparking criticism for having said that there are no beggars in Cuba, only people disguised as such. Scenes of people begging or scavenging through garbage have become frequent in Cuba as the country s

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

Tariffs on political rivals: Can US impose its might?

Brazil has announced 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. Bra

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

Prosecutor calls for Brazil’s Supreme Court to convict Bolsonaro of coup plot

Brazil's chief prosecutor has called on the country's Supreme Court to find former president Jair Bolsonaro guilty of conspiring to stage a coup following the 2022 election, which was won by his left-wing rival, the current President Luiz Inacio Lula da

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

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,

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

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

Måndag 14 juli 2025

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

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

Trump defends Bondi amid backlash over Epstein files

U.S. President Donald Trump defended Attorney General Pam Bondi on Saturday amid backlash against her from some of Trump's supporters over how the Justice Department handled the investigation into the death of accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein and h

Heavy rains in Texas pause search efforts for flood victims and damage homes elsewhere

More heavy rains in Texas on Sunday temporarily paused a weeklong search for victims of catastrophic flooding along the Guadalupe River and led to dozens of high-water rescues elsewhere as storms damaged homes, stranded motorists and put some residents u

Söndag 13 juli 2025

'Surviving the heat': Navajo Nation's long struggle for electricity

Workmen plant electricity poles in the rust-orange earth of the Navajo Nation and run cables to Christine Shorty's house – finally giving her power against the searing Arizona desert heat. It will be a luxury in the vast Native American reservation, the

'Bizarre nonsense': Trump threatens EU, Mexico with 30 percent tariffs

US President Donald Trump on Saturday announced tariffs of 30 percent against Mexico and the EU starting August 1, sparking yet another wave of panic among its trade partners. Given the short deadline to come up with a deal, Economist John Ashcroft from

Mexico eyes uncertainty as US announces 30 percent tariffs

Mexico, a US top trading partner is eyeing an uncertain future after US President Donald Trump on Saturday announced he's levying tariffs of 30% against the European Union and Mexico starting August 1.

How Trump remembers – and immortalises – the attempt on his life one year ago

US President Donald Trump says "mistakes were made" but he's satisfied with the investigation into his near-assassination a year ago, as the Secret Service announced disciplinary actions Thursday against six staff members.

Trump announces 30 percent tariffs on EU, Mexico imports

President Donald Trump on Saturday announced he's levying tariffs of 30% against the European Union and Mexico starting Aug. 1, a move that could cause massive upheaval between the United States and two of its biggest trade partners.

Lördag 12 juli 2025

Trump urges MAGA base to stop attacking administration over Epstein investigation

US President Donald Trump urged his MAGA political base on Saturday to stop attacking his administration over files related to notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, after a memo made public last week said there was no evidence that the disgraced financ

The Bright Side: Bad Bunny kicks off Puerto Rico residency with marathon show

Bad Bunny's marathon show in San Juan late Friday was a night of palpable emotion for the reggaeton megastar whose latest artistic endeavor brings him back to his roots. Bad Bunny's most recent tracks underscore injustices in the US Caribbean island terr

Trump to hit Mexico, EU with 30% tariffs from August 1, rattling major US trading partners

President Donald Trump on Saturday announced a 30% tariff on imports from Mexico and the European Union starting on August 1, ramping up pressure for deals in his trade wars. European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen criticized the tariffs, but said

Haiti gang violence claims 5,000 lives in less than a year, UN report shows

Almost 5,000 people have been killed in Haiti since October 2024, displacing hundreds of thousands as gang violence has escalated particularly around the capital Port-au-Prince, according to a UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) report publishe

US State Department lays off more than 1,300 employees

The US State Department fired more than 1,300 employees Friday in line with a dramatic reorganisation plan from the Trump administration that critics say will damage America's global leadership and efforts to counter threats abroad.

US sanctions Cuban president, top officials for ‘regime’s brutality’

In the latest in a series of measures by President Donald Trump's administration to increase pressure on the Cuban government, the US on Friday announced sanctions against Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel, as well as the country's defence and interior m

Judge orders Trump administration to halt indiscriminate immigration arrests in California

A federal judge on Friday ordered the Trump administration to halt indiscriminate immigration stops and arrests in seven California counties, including Los Angeles, after immigrant advocacy groups filed a lawsuit last week accusing the administration of

Fredag 11 juli 2025

US appeals court scraps alleged 9/11 mastermind’s plea deal

A divided US appeals court on Friday threw out an agreement that would have allowed accused 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two alleged accomplices to plead guilty in a deal sparing him the death penalty. A military judge ruled in November tha

Trump lands in Texas to survey flood zone as disaster tests his pledge to dismantle FEMA

US President Donald Trump arrived in Texas on Friday to survey the damage caused by flash floods on July 4 that killed at least 120 people. His visit comes at the end of a week of mounting questions about the government response to the disaster and uncer

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke to Chinese FM at Asia summit

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday he had "positive and constructive" talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, as the two major powers vied to push their agendas in Asia at a time of tension over Washington's tariff offensive.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks at ASEAN summit in Malaysia

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Marco Rubio met with Russian & Chinese counterparts during ASEAN summit

Philip Turle, our International Affairs Editor, gives us his take.

Texas officials are trying to figure out who's really missing from the floods

This week in Texas, estimates put the number of people still missing from the Hill Country floods at more than 170, a daunting figure atop at least 120 deaths confirmed by authorities.

'Brazil is ours!': Protests in Sao Paulo after Trump threatens 50% levy

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said Thursday that he will impose retaliatory tariffs on the United States if President Donald Trump follows through on a pledge to boost import taxes by 50% over the South American country's criminal trial a

Trump threatens Canada with 35 percent tariff rate starting August 1

Canada will face a 35% tariff on exports to the US starting August 1, President Donald Trump said Thursday in a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney. The move follows over 20 similar warnings this week as Trump pushes "reciprocal" tariffs amid stalled tr