Russia strikes targets across Ukraine as Kyiv launches nearly 1,200 drones
Russian strikes hit targets across Ukraine on Thursday, with one attack damaging a hospital. Ukraine meanwhile fired almost 1,200 drones at Russian targets overnight in one of its biggest aerial attacks since Moscow’s fu
Europe seeks seat at Ukraine peace talks but lacks unified voice
EU leaders believe a US-backed process will allow Moscow and Washington to decide the fate of a conflict.
Black bears vanished from Ohio nearly 200 years ago. Now they’re making a comeback
Over 1,500 bear encounters have been submitted to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) since 2022
The truth about Douma: How Syria covered up a chemical attack
On April 7, 2018, the Syrian town of Douma, on the outskirts of the capital Damascus, was targeted by a chemical attack. Evidence pointed to the Syrian regime, yet proof vanished, and eyewitnesses went silent. Eight year
EU leaders discuss how to boost Europe's AI industry while tackling risks at Dublin summit
European leaders together with Mistral CEO Arthur Mensch and AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton discussed how Europe can build its AI industry while making sure the technology is developed responsibly.
What does the 'Blue Tsunami' mean for US media?
This week, FRANCE 24's media show Scoop looks at the impact of the midterm elections in the United States. While the results are being reckoned with by Republicans and celebrated by Democrats, what does it all mean for t
Why is the Microsoft outage lasting so long?
Microsoft says it is seeing "improvements" following a global outage but efforts to fully resume services are ongoing.
Portugal vs Denmark: UEFA Nations League – predictions, how to watch, teams
Playing their first game since Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement, two-time champions Portugal face Denmark at home.
Can Netanyahu launch a strike on Iran before he leaves?
PM's caretaker government can legally go to war, though it would likely inflame domestic divisions.
Ukraine claims record 3,000 Russian casualties in one day as war drags on
Meanwhile, Russia appears to suggest it has control of half of unoccupied Donbas.
Russia is ‘setting traps’ in Ukraine talks, EU foreign policy chief warns
Kaja Kallas says Moscow is trying to divert attention from its aggression by raising issue of European security Europe live – latest updates The EU’s foreign policy chief has warned against “walking into the traps that R
Europeans overwhelmingly back creation of EU army amid fears of war with Russia
Europeans are less supportive of more EU countries having nuclear weapons
Mom who fell asleep and accelerated onto soccer field killing two in Wichita won’t be charged
The 34-year-old woman told detectives she awoke to the screams of both her children
Europe should not walk into Russia’s ‘traps’ on Ukraine talks, EU’s foreign policy chief Kallas says – Europe live
Kaja Kallas warns against agreeing to Russia’s proposed sequence of events on talks on Ukraine Hungary’s Péter Magyar is also here, looking very elegant as always… … but it looks like he took a slight detour on the way b
Breaking: UK police launch investigation into David Walliams
London's Metropolitan Police have launched an investigation into actor and comedian David Walliams, after the entertainer was accused of serious sexual offences earlier this week.
What Vladimir Putin won in Abu Dhabi Ukraine peace talks
Donald Trump’s envoys offered the Russian president what he wants: room to stall.
Truck and bus crash in India’s Assam state kills at least 24 people
Several children and the bus driver were among those killed, officials said, with the death toll expected to rise.
UN refugee chief Barham Salih slams 'shameful' war in Sudan, urges 'political solution'
In an interview with FRANCE 24, UN refugee chief Barham Salih called the war in Sudan "shameful" and urged the world to end it. With forced displacement at a record high, he warned that funding cuts are hurting people "i
Cape verde presidential election: Neves seeks second term
The Portuguese-speaking island nation, located off the coast of Senegal, is widely regarded as one of Africa’s strongest democracies, standing out in a region increasingly affected by coups and political instability.
The Super El Niño has officially arrived - and already brought weather chaos with it
The climate pattern has already sent ocean temperatures soaring, brought deadly flooding and led to the deaths of thousands of seabirds
Nvidia fallout deepens as Trump official blames commerce secretary for lack of controls
Senior White House officials are said to be discussing whether Howard Lutnick should be pushed out amid the scandal
Catholic diocese asks parishes to hold special masses to mark Tai Po fire anniversary
The head of Hong Kong’s Catholic diocese has asked all of the city’s parishes to hold special masses and prayers to mark the first anniversary of the deadly Tai Po fire later this month. Cardinal Stephen Chow Sau-yan inv
Why does El Salvador's Bukele have troops in Haiti?
Haiti's Prime Minister congratulating El Salvador's President for a gang crackdown in Haiti has shone a light on the relationship between the two countries. What's going on, and where does the US stand?
Criminal investigation opened into Brooklyn building collapse that left 8 dead
New York City Mayor Mamdani says that the five main entities involved in the construction site are associated with around 100 other buildings in the city
Iran targeted US radar system in Bahrain
Iran claimed it struck US radar systems in Bahrain, while the US said it had intercepted the attacks. Clashes continue in the Strait of Hormuz, as the war remains in a state of de-escalation.
Beijing faces its Russia dilemma amid talk of Xi-Trump-Putin summit
China is forced to tread carefully as it considers hosting a meeting between Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, and Donald Trump. While the optics are sure to favor Moscow, Beijing is risking its image at the global stage.
Close-up Photographer of the Year 2026 unveils shortlist of extraordinary nature images
From extreme close-up portraits of dragonflies to otherworldly mushrooms and some rather creepy crawlers, this year's shortlist offers a fascinating perspective into the hidden minuscule details of our world.
Azerbaijan intensifies its European engagement at the EPC Summit
Azerbaijan added additional thrust to its engagement with Europe announcing more energy to the EU, a strategic partnership with the UK, additional agreements with Ukraine, a dozen bilateral meetings with European leaders
Republicans admit ‘we failed’ but show little appetite for breaking with Trump after midterm losses
The anger is sharp in part because of the rosy predictions from top Republicans ahead of the election
Haitian forces recapture national stadium after two years of gang control
Haitian security forces regained control Thursday, November 12, of the country's main stadium that had been under gang control for two years, forcing the national football team to play elsewhere. The Haitian National Pol
Will Democrats try to strip US-Israel initiative from Pentagon funding?
Midterm gains give party room to overhaul NDAA funding, including provision to integrate US-Israeli military industries.
Trump to press Southeast Asia nations to join Pax Silica at Asean summit in Manila
US President Donald Trump will press Southeast Asian economies to join Pax Silica, his campaign to China-proof AI and chip supply chains, when he attends the Asean summit in Manila next week. According to people familiar
Whitehall to increase face-to-face job interviews after surge in AI applications
In the most extreme cases, civil service leaders suspect that entire applications — including interviewees on a video calls — were generated by AI.
Microsoft scrambles to fix global outage affecting Teams and Outlook
Tech firm says it is making progress in attempts to restore services and there is no indication problem was caused by cyber-attack Microsoft outage hits UK hospitals, GPs, schools and police Microsoft outage – live updat
Nigeria Ebola patient contacts complete 21-day monitoring without signs of infection
Good news out of Nigeria where authorities say no further cases of Ebola have been detected since a woman arriving from Uganda tested positive for the virus last month.
Talarico appeals to Trump’s vanity as he says nation must turn attention to getting things done
‘If President Trump wants the same plaques and portraits and busts as LBJ, we can help make that a reality,’ James Talarico said
DR Congo: Bukavu comedy festival offers laughter amid the ongoing conflict
For one week, comedians from the Republic of Congo, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, and the DRC offer residents a moment of relaxation and hope.
UK: Christmas at Kew 2026 unveils spectacular light trail in London
London's Kew Gardens has unveiled a dazzling Christmas light trail featuring more than a million lights and 24 installations. A spectacular new fountain and laser show takes centre stage.
UK: Christmas at Kew 2026 unveils spectacular light trail in London
London's Kew Gardens has unveiled a dazzling Christmas light trail featuring more than a million lights and 24 installations. A spectacular new fountain and laser show takes centre stage.
Roger Waters launches heartfelt plea for 'an end to the genocide in Gaza'
Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters has always mixed art with activism. A long-standing supporter of the Palestinian cause, the star guitarist has now released a re-imagined version of the rock anthem "Comfortably Numb" w
Stephen Miller phones US ambassador to Mexico almost daily to rant about border crossing numbers, report says
Miller reportedly ‘rails’ about the number of illegal border crossings to U.S. ambassador to Mexico Ronald Johnson, despite numbers dropping to their lowest point in years
'Devastated wasteland': Haitian security forces regain control of stadium from gangs
Haitian security forces said they have regained control of the country's main stadium, wresting it back from the gangs that have been using it for the past two years. They were assisted by the Task Force, a private secur
Pedro Sanchez called a snap election. Now he’s struggling to rally Spain’s disillusioned left
For all his campaigning, polls show backing for his party is still hovering around the 26-29 per cent level recorded before he called the election
Indonesia's wiretapping scandal opens a political fault line
Senior police officers are accused of illegally monitoring President Prabowo Subianto, exposing rival networks within Indonesia's security establishment and renewing concerns about political misuse of surveillance.
Week in Review: To Be Or Not To Be
Amid fresh starts and problems old and new, our selection of Balkan Insight Premium stories this week suggests that many countries in the region are at a crossroads. Which way will they go?
California teacher called Muslim student a ‘terrorist’ after denying him a spot in AP class, lawsuit claims
A school counselor allegedly brushed off the comment as a joke, telling the student that the remark is a line from a movie
Banned books from Ireland’s room of ‘evil literature’ finally see the light of day
Censored books spanning 1926-96 contained themes ‘likely to corrupt or deprave’, or references to contraception or violence For almost a century, an Irish government building in the heart of Dublin has hosted a secret sa
Most Ukrainians 'think there's no chance of a peace deal' with Russia
Ukrainian attacks killed at least nine people in Russia overnight, while Moscow struck a hospital in Kyiv and killed at least three in the south of the country, officials on both sides said Friday. It comes a day after i