World Diabetes Day: South African health leaders urge early action to detect the disease
The health minister said the condition is now the country's number one killer, taking the top spot from HIV/AIDS.
Microsoft apologises for global outage and rules out cyberattack
The tech giant said on Saturday that service has now been restored across Teams, Outlook, and its other products, ending the shutdown.
When tech founders leave, what happens to their companies?
Nvidia could lose 30 percent of its value following cofounder Jensen Huang's decision to step down, analysts warns.
What we know about the ground stop and what to do if you're affected
US officials say the disruption was caused by old equipment overloading and not a cyber-attack.
Second catch attempt for SpaceX Starship rocket
The attempt follows an unsuccessful effort to catch of the rocket’s booster which instead came down in the ocean.
Drummer Deen Castronovo quits Journey to ‘focus on health matters’
The drummer suffered a medical emergency during a show in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and was taken to hospital
Italy hits Meta with €805m fine over privacy law violation
It is the largest fine ever issued by Italy's data protection regulator.
Zero capital, 116 projects: AI spots the devils in the details of China corruption case
Disciplinary staff in Wuhan, provincial capital of Hubei in central China, were going about their routine workday when a red alert landed. It was from a large data model – flagging a possible case of corruption. “A compa
Young musicians connect a community across the Line of Control
Sharing Shina songs online, musicians in Kashmir, Ladakh and Gilgit-Baltistan renew ties across the divide.
US floated NATO membership for Ukraine, Zelenskyy says
US negotiators raised the idea of Ukraine's potential withdrawal from its eastern region of Donbas in exchange for joining NATO, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Qatar and Turkey sign defence agreement for “unified position” facing external attacks
A fast-moving reshape of the Gulf and Middle East multilateral security landscape is underway, triggered by the Iran war and the US signals that it is adapting its long-standing security presence in the region.
Thousands of US flights grounded as old technology causes air traffic control meltdown
The stoppage was the first nationwide ground stop since January 2023
Armed and ready to quack: German military launches rubber ducks with assault rifles
The Bundeswehr is moving into retail: with its own online shop, the German armed forces aim to improve their public image and establish themselves as a brand. The launch range includes T-shirts, mugs and a rubber duck ar
'I never imagined my father was a Nazi': Born in a German-run 'baby factory'
Two trainloads of children, some of them born in Nazi-run "Lebensborn" maternity homes, were brought from Germany to Commercy in eastern France in 1946. One of those on board was Édith Pagot.
How does Iran view shift in US approach after JD Vance ordered away?
Washington believes maritime blockade, overland border disruptions, air restrictions and isolating sanctions are working
Nearly €20m in cash found buried, hidden in Hungary corruption case
Hungarian authorities investigating a former minister for corruption say they uncovered a trove of hidden cash.
USA: All passengers survive after tanker hits docked river cruise ship in New Orleans
A portion of the Mississippi River remains closed after a collision between an oil tanker and a riverboat forced a chaotic river rescue in Louisiana. Story by Caitlin Brown.
US asked if Ukraine would give up parts of Donbas for NATO membership, Zelenskyy says
The US has asked for the first time whether Ukraine would withdraw from parts of the Donbas region if Kyiv were admitted to NATO, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
Spain vs England: UEFA Nations League – predictions, how to watch, teams
Spain, who are unbeaten in their last 43 competitive meetings, host England in Madrid on Sunday.
Choking fires, deadly heat and devastating floods: 2026 in extreme weather
People around the world have contended with unprecedented weather events and their fatal effects caused by the climate catastrophe After the world’s hottest summer since records began in 1850, the death toll from extreme
Russian casualties ‘reach 450,000’: What that means for the Ukraine war
Leaked Russian records reveal a war toll that falls hardest on older men, poorer regions and foreign recruits.
Green turtles move from ‘endangered’ to ‘least concern’ status
Green turtles have been reclassified from endangered to ‘least concern’ in global conservation rankings.
How SAF successes in Sudan’s Kordofan could turn tide against the RSF
The SAF successes in Kordofan are seeing the battle against the RSF turn in favour of the Sudanese government.
Pope Leo XIV continues trip through South America as health authorities keep watch
The huge crowds turning out to see the 71-year-old pontiff have prompted heightened fears among health authorities in Latin America, which has seen a surge in measles cases this year.
Turkey detains 6 over deadly steel blast that killed 17
Six people were arrested overnight after a huge blast at a steel plant near the western city of Izmir killed 17 workers, with grieving families waiting on Tuesday to receive their loved ones’ bodies for burial. Onlookers
Ethiopia blames Egypt, Eritrea for Tigray attacks
Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of leading TPLF attacks in Tigray, with Egypt providing logistical support.
Inside Ethiopia's war: Rare access to a hospital treating victims of renewed fighting
Ethiopia's renewed conflict is taking an increasing toll on civilians, with humanitarian organisations reporting a rise in casualties. In the Amhara region, FRANCE 24’s correspondent Tom Canetti was granted rare access t
Who are the 'street medics' showing up at protests around the world?
From treating tear gas exposure to tending to injuries, street medics have become an increasingly common sight at protests all over the world. But who exactly are they and when did they start showing up at demonstrations
U2 releases first new studio album in a decade, 'Caranaval de Luz'
U2 just released a new album after nine years of no new content. And fans are already rocking out to the new songs. Details on the Irish rock band’s comeback by Ophelie Jacobson.
'We're still standing': King Charles jokes with Elton John in birthday clip
King Charles appears in a special edition of the singer's "Elton John's Rocket Hour" to celebrate 50 years of The King's Trust and the musicians who have supported the monarch's youth charity.
Trump-Xi-Putin trilateral meeting at APEC: What to expect
A nuclear treaty and the US's war on Iran are among priority topics for China, Russia and US leaders.
Hong Kong rail giant warns of cash crunch despite Northern Metropolis land grant
Hong Kong’s MTR Corporation has warned that it will face significant cash flow pressures over the next few years, even with the government’s grant of eight new sites for developing the Northern Link rail project in the N
Microsoft services fully restored after global outage
Microsoft said on Saturday that services had fully recovered across Teams, Outlook and its other products, ending a global outage that crippled online communications for businesses and governments for over 24 hours.
Inside Sudan: The war the world ignored where ‘nowhere is safe’
Sudan’s brutal civil war is causing the largest humanitarian, displacement and hunger crisis in the world right now – the UN has warned of genocide, but it has been ignored. Bel Trew and Mohammed Amin report from the fro
As Apec looms, China’s Shenzhen wraps up preparations for its toughest stress test ever
Drones are banned, security cameras bristle at intersections and some residents have been asked to vacate their homes as the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen counts down to the Apec meetings. Thousands of government off
17,000 Hong Kong Disneyland ticket QR codes stolen, online sales suspended
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort has reported to police the theft of 17,000 ticket QR codes from its online ticketing system and suspended sales through its website, the South China Morning Post has learned. A source said on
What is happening in Sudan? The civil war the world forgot
The conflict in Sudan has been described as a war on civilians – and the facts are devastating
China, South Korea vow to deepen ties at Apec summit as Seoul pushes North Korea talks
China and South Korea have agreed to use next week’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Shenzhen to advance bilateral ties, according to their top diplomats. The pledge by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and hi
Three killed in Russia as Ukraine claims US floated NATO membership option
Zelenskyy says the US asked for the first time whether Kyiv would cede land to Moscow in exchange for the NATO bid.
Ukraine: Zelenskyy says security deal could go to referendum
The US has broached the idea of Kyiv giving up the Donbas region in exchange for NATO membership, the Ukrainian president said.
US ground stop live: UK hit by flight delays as thousands stranded despite FAA order being lifted
Over 9,000 flights in the US were delayed on Friday
Hungary seizes millions in cash found buried in forests amid corruption investigation
Investigators uncovered large amounts of cash hidden in a variety of spots: buried in forests, concealed in agricultural buildings and warehouses, stashed inside residential properties and stored in a high-value safe in
Watch: Cruise ship overturns after collision with tanker in New Orleans
Around 130 people were rescued from a cruise ship after it was struck by a tanker while docked in New Orleans, Louisiana on Friday.
Oil tanker on fire after hitting mine in Strait of Hormuz
Tankers in recent weeks have attempted to navigate what were described as unauthorised routes in the waterway
Trump to meet Putin and Xi in China next week for historic meeting, White House confirms
The White House says the leaders will discuss nuclear disarmament and the war in Iran
New facilities in Laos and Cambodia: Is China expanding its military presence in Southeast Asia?
China has been growing its economic relationships in Southeast Asia. Now new military facilities in Laos and Cambodia are causing smaller countries to worry China's military networks are also expanding.
Zelenskyy says a new European security framework floated by US could benefit Putin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the U.S. has raised the idea of a new postwar security framework for Europe
Half a million people gather for an open-air mass by Pope Leo in Peru
Pope Leo said it was a "joy to be back" in his second home of Chiclayo, where he made his name as a bishop. This is the latest stop on his South America tour, the very tour that saw fears of cancellation after the Pope u