France will expel Algerian diplomats in response to Algeria's plans to send French officials home, France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said Wednesday, as ties between the two countries have hit a total impasse.
Amid mounting international pressure for a ceasefire, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu firmly ruled out halting the war in Gaza, vowing an intensified military campaign. The Israeli army, which had urged civilians to evacuate Jabaliya citing Hamas infrastructure, declined to comment on recent strikes. Netanyahu claimed Israeli forces were days away from a major escalation aimed at “completing the mission” by decisively dismantling Hamas. To provide perspective from the position of the Israeli government... Читать дальше...
The IPL will now end on June 3, nine days later than planned, putting it on a collision course with the English summer of cricket and preparations for the World Test Championship (WTC) final at Lord's on June 11. An England ODI series against the West Indies starts on May 29 while the South Africa and Australia squads are due to begin build-up for their WTC final before the end of May. South Africa says its Test players must leave India by an originally agreed date of May 26. "Our initial agreement... Читать дальше...
Eva Longoria, Halle Berry, Robert De Niro, or Juliette Binoche... a flurry of stars graced the red carpet in Cannes during the opening ceremony of the festival.
Donald Trump addressed the US-GCC Council in Riyadh, emphasising the need for balance in the Middle East and announcing efforts to normalise relations with Damascus. This marks a new chapter in US foreign policy under his administration. For FRANCE 24's Douglas Herbert, it reflects Donald Trump's transactional approach, where political actions are driven by US self-interest.
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday lifting sanctions on Syria will grant the country a fresh start, a day after a surprise U.S. announcement it would lift all sanctions on the Islamist-led government. Trump was addressing the US- Gulf Cooperation Council summit in Riyadh. Here is the full address.
The EU agreed a new package of sanctions on Russia on Wednesday, including blacklisting some 200 oil tankers used to circumvent curbs on Russian oil exports and targeting individuals over cyberattacks, human rights abuses and sabotage in Europe.
Adrianzen was the most trusted ally of woefully unpopular President Dina Boluarte, whose government is accused of failing to tackle a wave of killings linked to extortion gangs. The 58-year-old Adrianzen presented his "irrevocable resignation" to Boluarte and ministers, images broadcast from government headquarters showed. It is the latest episode of political turmoil in Peru, where Adrianzen was Boluarte's third prime minister in less than three years. The former lawyer took office in March 2024... Читать дальше...
"At least 25 martyrs were killed and dozens wounded" in Jabalia, in northern Gaza, while another four people were killed in a strike on the southern city of Khan Yunis, civil defence agency spokesman Mahmud Bassal told AFP. Mohammad Awad, an emergency doctor in north Gaza's Indonesian Hospital, told AFP that shortages meant his department could not properly handle the flow of wounded from the Jabalia strike. "The hospital could not accommodate the wounded. There are not enough beds, no medicine... Читать дальше...
Donald Trump met Syria's strongman Mohammed al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia, marking the first meeting between a US president and a Syrian leader since 2000. The historic encounter comes shortly after Trump announced plans to lift longstanding US sanctions on Syria. FRANCE 24's Douglas Herbert has the analysis.
France’s interior minister will meet with crypto professionals Friday to address security concerns after a string of attempted kidnappings or kidnappings linked to the cryptocurrency industry. The invite comes a day after masked men tried to snatch the daughter and grandson of a French cryptocurrency entrepreneur from a street in Paris.
At least 48 people were killed in a wave of Israeli air strikes on northern Gaza overnight Tuesday, according to local hospitals, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said there was "no way" Israel would halt its ongoing war with Hamas.
The guard was captured a day after an April attack in Indian-administered Kashmir which killed 26 people and sparked tit-for-tat missile, drone and fighter jet attacks. No group claimed responsibility for the April 22 attack but India blamed Pakistan for backing it. Islamabad rejects the accusations and has called for an independent probe. "Purnam Kumar Shaw, who had been in the custody of Pakistan Rangers since 23 April 2025, was handed over to India," India's Border Security Force said in a statement. Читать дальше...
French Prime Minister François Bayrou will take questions on Wednesday from a parliamentary committee investigating claims of decades of abuse at a Catholic school in southwest France. Critics claim that, as education minister in the 1990s, Bayrou knew about widespread physical and sexual abuse at the school, which several of his children attended.
"One had no face and one's body was cut. They were cuddling their books," the 43-year-old told AFP, speaking under a pseudonym. "My heart is broken. I value my children more than my own life." The Monday morning air strike on the village of Oe Htein Kwin in Myanmar's Sagaing region killed 20 students and two teachers, according to a school staff member, a local administrator, and other witnesses. It occurred during a purported truce -- to ease aid after March's devastating magnitude-7.7 quake -- between the junta... Читать дальше...
A judge in South Australia handed down a suspended sentence of nearly 17 months citing his guilty plea, his remorse and his role as sole carer of their young children. Dennis, 34, admitted last year to an "aggravated act likely to cause harm" over the December 2023 road incident, which ended in retired track cyclist Hoskins' death. Dennis, an Olympic medallist in 2012 and 2021, was not charged with causing her death. Judge Ian Press told the District Court in Adelaide that the couple had an argument over house renovations... Читать дальше...
Near-shore fishing stocks in Thailand and Sri Lanka are increasingly depleted and more and more fishing boats are drawn to the remote, abundant waters of the Saya de Malha Bank. But for distant-water crews on the high seas, living conditions on board are often extremely challenging. Fishermen grapple with long sailing times, malnutrition and conflict on perilous journeys that sometimes end in death.
A study released on Wednesday investigating the gender gap in carbon emissions found that women in France emit 26 percent less carbon than men with their diet and transport choices. Researchers say household structure plays a “key role” in shaping the carbon footprint gap.
World No.1 Italy's Jannik Sinner advanced to the quarter-finals at the Italian Open in Rome with a straight-sets win over Argentine's Francisco Cerúndolo. It was his third consecutive victory following a three-month doping ban.
The former rugby league star suffered a concussion while making a tackle for the New South Wales Waratahs against Queensland Reds last Friday. The Super Rugby club said that Suaalii had developed soreness in the days afterwards which was investigated and showed a small fracture of the jaw. The 21-year-old will now have surgery and will be out for at least four weeks, ending his Super Rugby season. "This is unfortunate for us and especially for Joseph. We wish him all the best in his recovery... Читать дальше...
Cleveland -- the top seeds in the Eastern Conference -- saw their postseason come to an abrupt halt after Tyrese Haliburton scored 31 points to power the Pacers to a 114-105 victory, sealing a 4-1 series triumph. Western Conference top seeds Oklahoma City grabbed a 112-105 victory over Denver to edge into a 3-2 lead in their titanic duel with the 2023 champions. Three-time NBA Most Valuable Player Jokic delivered a towering performance for Denver, the Serbian star finishing with 44 points, 15 rebounds and five assists. Читать дальше...
HRW said "scores of migrant workers in Saudi Arabia die in gruesome yet avoidable workplace-related accidents, including falling from buildings, electrocution, and even decapitation". The NGO, which has studied nearly 50 cases of deaths in Saudi Arabia, said Saudi authorities had "failed to adequately protect workers from preventable deaths, investigate workplace safety incidents, and ensure timely and adequate compensation for families" including through life insurance policies and benefits to survivors. Читать дальше...
Lyle and Erik Menendez, jailed for over 30 years for murdering their parents in 1989, may soon be freed after a judge reduced their life sentences on Tuesday. The brothers accepted responsibility during an emotional hearing in Los Angeles.
Tributes flooded in from Latin America on Tuesday after Uruguay's ex-president Jose "Pepe" Mujica, a leftist icon known for his humility and progressive policies, died at 89. The former guerrilla, who spent 12 years jailed for revolutionary activities, succumbed to cancer after halting treatment in January.
Washington and Beijing agreed to drastically lower skyhigh tariffs in a deal that emerged from pivotal talks at the weekend in Geneva. US President Donald Trump said Washington now had the blueprint for a "very, very strong" trade deal with China that would see Beijing's economy "open up" to US businesses, in an interview broadcast Tuesday on Fox News. "We have the confines of a very, very strong deal with China. But the most exciting part of the deal...that's the opening up of China to US business,"... Читать дальше...
