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Putin says Russia is considering resuming nuclear tests following Trump's remarks

• 上午7:40

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday said that Russia would consider resuming nuclear tests for the first time since 1990 if the United States did so. US President Donald Trump said on social media last week that he had instructed the Pentagon t

'Iranian govt is known for taking foreign nationals, dual citizens as bargaining chips'

• 上午7:08

Iran since the Islamic revolution has employed the tactic of arresting Westerners in a bid to extract concessions from its foes, in a strategy of "hostage diplomacy" that has long presented Europe and the United States with a dilemma, observers say. Iran

World leaders to rally in support of climate action before COP30 summit

• 上午7:02

The heads of state of about 50 countries are expected in the Amazonian city of Belem for a summit on Thursday and Friday, before the annual UN Conference of Parties (COP) climate negotiations that open next week. Almost every nation is participating asid

Gaza ceasefire: 'Instead of just ceasing the war, we need to cease the conflict'

• 上午6:55

The United States has presented a draft UN Security Council resolution to partner nations aimed at bolstering President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan, including by greenlighting an international security force, Washington's mission said. The US statemen

Philippine president declares state of emergency in the wake of Typhoon Kalmaegi

• 上午3:54

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared a state of emergency on Thursday after Typhoon Kalmaegi left at least 114 people dead and hundreds missing in the country’s central provinces in what is the deadliest natural disaster to strike the Phili

FIFA unveils new Peace Prize ahead of 2026 World Cup draw in Washington

• 上午3:23

FIFA announced Wednesday that it has created a new annual honour, the FIFA Peace Prize – Football Unites the World, celebrating individuals who use football to promote unity and hope. The prize will be awarded during the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington

FAA cancels thousands of flights amid US government shutdown strain

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The Federal Aviation Administration will reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 major markets from Friday to maintain safety, as unpaid air traffic controllers face growing fatigue and staff shortages during the longest government shutdown on record.

Supreme Court signals doubts over Trump’s sweeping tariff powers

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Several Supreme Court justices from both ideological wings voiced scepticism Wednesday over President Donald Trump’s claim that emergency powers allow him to impose vast global tariffs, raising the prospect of limits on one of his most aggressive uses of

The heavy toll of the US shutdown on low-income families in California

• 下午10:50

The US government shutdown is set to become the longest in history and its effects are starting to hit home for millions of Americans. One of the hardest-hit groups are low-income families who rely on food stamps. With funding frozen, many are left witho

Last-minute Samardzic strike stuns Marseille and ruins Champions League hopes

• 下午10:47

Olympique de Marseille’s bid to reach the Champions League knockout stages suffered a devastating setback on Wednesday night, as a stoppage-time goal from Atalanta’s Lazar Samardzic sealed a 1-0 defeat at the Stade Vélodrome.

Belgium probes drone sightings after flights halted overnight

• 下午10:47

Belgian authorities on Wednesday investigated drone sightings that halted air traffic overnight at several airports, as flights resumed after hundreds of passengers were left stranded. The main airport in Brussels and another in Liege had to suspend arri

'No international contingent is going to deploy to an area which is still a free-fighter zone'

• 下午10:18

The Israeli military said Wednesday that Hamas has handed over remains believed to be of a deceased hostage to the Red Cross in Gaza, the latest step forward under the U.S.-brokered ceasefire. FRANCE 24's YInka Oyetade speaks with Aaron David Miller, Sen

NYC mayoral race: Musk blasts "scam" ballots promoting Mamdani

• 下午9:52

Billionaire Trump ally Elon Musk questioned the legitimacy of Zohran Mamdani's momentous win in the New York mayoral race. He called the ballots a "scam" for putting Andrew Cuomo's name lower down the list, with Mamdani and Curtis Sliwa's names appearing

Spreading famine puts more of Sudan at risk

• 下午9:22

At least 40 civilians were killed in El Obeid after Sudan’s paramilitary RSF attacked the North Kordofan capital, local media reported. The assault comes as the two-year war intensifies, with Kordofan and Darfur now the conflict’s epicentre. Last week, t

'Health is the face of climate change': how can cities mitigate the impact of global warming

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A Lancet report released last week found that since the 1990s, heat-related deaths have increased 23% to 546,000 annually as global temperatures rise. We speak with Emilia Carrera, Director of the Health Initiative at the Rockefeller Foundation, about ho

Shein's 'extreme obsolescence and plagiarism' provides a 'quick fix' for consumers, expert says

• 下午8:53

France started proceedings to suspend online fast-fashion retailer Shein after childlike sex dolls and weapons were found being sold on its site, marring the opening of the company's first shop in a Paris department store. Speaking on FRANCE 24, Nick Ree

'A wasteland': FRANCE 24 journalist given rare glimpse of war-ravaged Gaza

• 下午8:41

FRANCE 24 correspondent Noga Tarnopolsky entered the Gaza Strip on Wednesday as part of a “limited and circumscribed” press visit organised by the Israeli army, which has barred foreign journalists from entering the Palestinian enclave since the start of

Israel says it has received remains believed to be of a Gaza hostage

• 下午7:36

Israel on Wednesday received a body believed to be of a hostage from Gaza as part of the ongoing ceasefire agreement with Hamas, said the prime minister's office, adding that the remains would be sent to a national forensic centre for identification.

Reporting amid the ruins at Gaza's 'yellow line'

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We have an insight into what's happening inside the Gaza Strip. It is a controlled access with the Israel military, but nontheless it's a rare chance to take a critical first hand look at the so-called "yellow line" buffer zone that Palestinians have to

Lafarge trial: Multinational companies 'enjoying impunity, prioritising profits over human rights'

• 下午7:17

It is one of the most consequential legal proceedings in modern corporate history — a trial that could redefine what accountability means in the global economy. The Lafarge case, now before French courts, marks the first time a company as a legal entity

Why Ukraine is struggling to hold on to the ruined city of Pokrovsk

• 下午7:12

Russian and Ukrainian troops are locked in a desperate fight in the ruins of Pokrovsk, a road and railway hub at the heart of the Donets River coal basin. The near-emptied city has been the target of a grinding Russian offensive for more than a year – an

Nigeria facing 'multiplicity of security challenges': Communal clashes, separatists, insurgencies

非洲 • 下午6:45

The Nigerian government said it does not tolerate religious persecution, responding to US President Donald Trump's threats of military intervention over the killing of Christians by jihadists in the country. Trump said on social media that he had asked t

In Gaza, education fights to survive

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Thanks to the humanitarian community, more than 25,000 children in Gaza have been able to return to school at the start of November. Many schools were destroyed, and the war has left deep scars on an entire generation – but since the October 10 ceasefire

Shein: Opens first permanent store in Paris as scandal and criticism mount

• 下午5:15

Despite administrative sanctions and an ongoing judicial investigation into the sale of child-like sex dolls, the Asian e-commerce giant opened its first permanent physical store in the world at the BHV on Wednesday.

Sudan funeral attack kills at least 40 as fighting speads into Kordofan region

非洲 • 下午4:48

An attack on a funeral gathering in North Kordofan's capital El-Obeid killed at least 40 civilians and injured dozens more, the UN said Wednesday, as the two-year war pitting Sudan's army against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) intensifies.

Replay: Zohran Mamdani announces his co-chairs in first press conference since election

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Rewatch as New York City's mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani gives his first press conference since his victory in the election on November 4, where he announced his all-female team of co-chairs.

Five people hit in car ramming on touristic French island

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A motorist “deliberately” hit five people over 35 minutes on Île d’Oléron, a quiet French island popular with summer tourists off the Atlantic coast. An investigation for attempted murder is underway, but the case is not being treated as a terrorist inve

From architecture to Amazons: The best of new French cinema

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This week on arts24's film show, critic Manon Kerjean from Lost in Frenchlation joins us to explore four very different slices of French cinema – from monumental architecture to female bandits, nostalgic comedy and a sweeping national portrait. We begin

Ukraine war is in a "stalemate" due to slow European aid and US reluctance

• 下午4:22

The Donbas city of Pokrovsk is at the centre of intensifying fighting as Russia tries to take it, one year down the line. If Pokrovsk is key, it's because taking it means controlling the entire Donbas region. After over three years of conflict, "we're in

Why does Shein draw such contrasting feelings? A look at France

• 下午4:19

Shein opened its first-ever permanent shop on November 5 at the prestigious BHV department store in Paris, drawing protesters and bargain hunters amid controversy over the Chinese online fast-fashion retailer's low-cost business model and its impact on t

'Israel doesn't want a legitimate Palestinian leader,' son of jailed figure Marwan Barghouti says

• 下午4:19

In an interview with FRANCE 24, the son of Marwan Barghouti accused Israel of keeping his father behind bars because "they don't want a legitimate leader who gets his credibility from the people". Barghouti, a Fatah member and probably the most popular P

Solar-powered cooking gains popularity in Mexico

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In Mexico, a grassroots environmental initiative to use solar power to cook is increasing in popularity. Environmental activist Lorena Harp set up "Cocineras Solares", or Solar Cooks, in the state of Oaxaca. It promotes clean energy, health, and environm

Mamdani's historic election win: NYC's mayor-elect won't be 'face of Democratic Party' in 2026, 2028

• 下午4:04

Zohran Mamdani wasted little time as mayor-elect of New York City before making clear that he sees part of his new role as standing up to the president of the United States, who had threatened not only to defund the city if he won but also to arrest and

Two new governors bring hope for US moderate left ahead of midterms

• 下午3:53

Zohran Mamdani's win in New York City wasn't the only victory for Democrats this early November. Left-wing women candidates also won in key governor races in Virginia and New Jersey, giving cause for optimism for the Democrats ahead of next year's midter

Philippines begins cleanup after Typhoon Kalmaegi leaves dozens dead

• 下午3:50

Residents of the central Philippines on November 5 began scraping mud from streets and homes that survived after Typhoon Kalmaegi killed at least 85 and left dozens missing as it tore through the region. The devastating aftermath sparked anger among many

NGOs scramble to preserve Gaza's war-torn heritage sites

• 下午3:44

Since the October ceasefire between Hamas and Israel, organisations in Gaza have been working actively to preserve heritage sites that were damaged or destroyed by Israel's war on the enclave. The FRANCE 24 Observers team spoke to the coordinator of the

Gaza: France 24 reports after going to the enclave embedded with the IDF

• 下午3:41

Weeks into a fragile Gaza ceasefire, Gazans say they are still struggling to rebuild. Humanitarian agencies say basic necessities still remain out of reach with little aid reaching the enclave. FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky went to Gaza embedded with the

Shein opens first store in Paris in a mix of success and outrage

• 下午3:39

Ultra-fast fashion giant Shein has opened its first physical store in Paris, in the historic BHV shopping centre. While dozens queued long before the shop's doors opened, excited to start buying, dozens others gathered to protest against a brand consider

"Trump will point fingers at the Democrats" without questioning his policies

• 下午2:49

Donald Trump delivered remarks amidst a historic shutdown and key wins for the Democrats in elections on November 4, whom he blames entirely for the economic deadlock. FRANCE 24's Philip Turle and Ian Reifowitz, SUNY Distinguished Professor of History at

Claudia Sheinbaum: Mexican president sexually assaulted in public

• 下午2:47

It happened on November 4, during a visit by the President in the streets of the capital, Mexico City.

Swiss seek recognition from UN cultural agency as tradition turns modern

• 下午2:33

Switzerland's government is looking for a shout-out from U.N. cultural agency UNESCO, to include the tradition of yodeling on its list of intangible cultural heritage. Modern-day promoters emphasise that the yodel is far more than the mountain cries of y

France moves to suspend Shein amid sex dolls controversy as Paris store opens

• 下午2:26

France has initiated proceedings to suspend online fast-fashion retailer Shein until it complies with French laws and regulations, the finance ministry said on Wednesday, just hours after crowds of shoppers – and protesters – turned out for the opening o

'Demystifying the French': New book aims to debunk myths

• 下午2:17

One of the things that tourists in France sometimes complain about while they're here is the French themselves. Many people feel that the cliché of the grumpy French person isn't a cliché at all, but in fact reality. Our guest, Janet Hulstrand, is trying

Mamdani win is a "major setback for Donald Trump"

• 下午2:15

Mamdani's success in New York City's mayoral election marks a rebuff for US President Donald Trump, despite the city's historic Democratic leaning. One of the reasons for his quick success can be explained by the ongoing US shutdown, which the US populat

EU agrees on new emissions targets before global climate summit in Brazil

• 下午2:14

The European Union said on November 5 it would slash carbon emissions by 90% by 2040, in an agreement widely seen as a weakening of the 27-nation bloc's previous climate goals, after an overnight debate ahead of the U.N. climate conference in Brazil. Amo

Sudanese army views war against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) as a 'battle to the end'

非洲 • 下午2:05

Sudan's defence minister warned that the army would press on with its fight against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces after the country's security and defence council met to discuss a US proposal for a ceasefire. For in-depth analysis and a deeper pe

Replay: US President Donald Trump delivers remarks after Democrats win key US elections

• 下午2:05

Rewatch US President Donald Trump delivering remarks after Democrats win key US elections in New York city, Virginia and New Jersey amidst the country's longest shutdown.

'Centering Black women': Artist Roxane Mbanga on imagining her dream family home

• 下午1:57

A Parisian artist, who has roots in both Africa and the Caribbean, has spoken to FRANCE 24 about how as a child she could not even dream of her work being on display in a gallery in the city. Roxane Mbanga's exhibition sees her reconstruct the rooms of h

Mamdani win a good night for the Democrats, "but still a lot to play for in the future"

• 下午1:55

There has been a tremendous wave of support for Zohran Mamdani as the democratic socialist was elected mayor of New York City. It's a win for the Democrats, but what lies ahead is unclear. Mamdani will have to find the funding to carry out on his promise

Displaced Sudanese testify of spiralling violence in El-Fasher

非洲 • 下午1:53

Tens of thousands of people have fled the Sudanese city of El-Fasher after it was seized by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. Their arrival in camps was followed of reports of mass killings, sexual violence, attacks on aid workers, looting and abduc

Zelensky visits troops in Pokrovsk as fighting for key city continues

• 下午1:49

During a visit to Pokrovsk, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said his country's troops have forced Russia to push back its deadline for taking the strategic eastern city, which is the scene of fierce fighting in the Donbas region. Russia has been t