Global affairs, diplomacy, conflict, and the major international developments driving the news cycle.
Thousands of demonstrators, including farmers, miners and Indigenous communities, converge on the administrative capital to demand the end of President Rodrigo Paz’s tenure.
New visual records show the extent of an oil spill on Lavan Island, linked to an attack on the Lavan refinery that occurred last month, as regional tensions remain elevated.
A 1-1 stalemate at the Vitality Stadium confirms Arsenal’s first championship since 2004, while Bournemouth secure historic European qualification and Pep Guardiola’s future hangs in the balance.
The World Health Organization warns the Ebola outbreak will not conclude in the immediate two-month window, while a fatal Kenyan transport strike is halted and pretrial proceedings commence in The Hague.
Local authorities in Shanghai have arrested a man wielding a fruit knife after an attack on three people, including two Japanese men, on 19 May 2026.
Authorities in Hyogo Prefecture are treating the deaths of a woman in her 70s and her daughter in her 50s as a possible homicide following the discovery of multiple injuries on their upper bodies.
The English Football League confirms Middlesbrough reinstated to face Hull City at Wembley, while Southampton prepares to appeal the disciplinary commission’s ruling.
A significant Ukrainian attack on the Moscow region has pierced Russian air defences, marking a deepening of the conflict and raising questions about the balance of power in the ongoing war.
With annual rental prices in the capital rising sharply and military threats looming, Iranian tenants face severe affordability crises while government interventions struggle to contain the economic fallout of sanctions and conflict.
Israeli naval forces face accusations of firing rubber bullets at activists aboard the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla, according to reporting from Al Jazeera.
The Lau China Institute research affiliate tells FRANCE 24 that Moscow and Beijing share a strategic objective to construct a multi-polar world, noting the differential diplomatic treatment of Vladimir Putin versus Donald Trump.
Todd Blanche faces Democratic opposition as he justifies the establishment of a fund to reimburse allies alleging unfair prosecution under the previous administration.
Ambassador Mohamed Hagi confirms embassies will open in Jerusalem and Hargeisa, drawing condemnation from UN and African Union while marking Israel as first state to recognise Somaliland
The endorsement follows a tight primary contest and raises concerns about Democratic competitiveness in the general election.
Bipartisan bill addresses the return of six Kalina individuals and eight body casts from Parisian 'human zoos' to French Guiana, marking a significant shift in state policy regarding colonial-era anthropological collections.
Xi Jinping remains hesitant on the gas pipeline project, while Moscow faces increasing drone attacks and conducts nuclear drills with Belarus.
Peter Magyar meets Donald Tusk and Karol Nawrocki to discuss Ukraine aid, migration, and the future of the Visegrad Group.
The Bundibugyo strain has caused 136 deaths in eastern Congo, with the World Health Organization citing widespread non-compliance and compromised healthcare systems as major barriers to containment.
Washington freezes assets of four activists based in Jordan, Spain, and Belgium, alleging without evidence they support Hamas, while rights groups warn of chilling effects on Palestinian diaspora communities.
Vladimir Putin has landed in the Chinese capital for direct discussions with President Xi Jinping, marking a significant moment in bilateral relations as reported by Al Jazeera.
With the November 3 vote approaching, legal challenges and legislative maneuvers in Florida, Texas, Missouri, North Carolina, California, and Ohio are reshaping the House of Representatives and Senate landscape.
San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl credits Abdullah’s actions with saving lives, including children, at the county’s largest mosque.
The West African nation seeks to leverage improved financial stability to draw foreign capital after navigating its most severe economic downturn in decades.
The wildfire, first reported at 10am on Monday, has prompted urgent evacuation orders in Ventura County as strong winds accelerate the spread of flames near Los Angeles.
Analysts warn that the primary risk to Washington is not direct conflict, but the political and humanitarian fallout of mass migration from an increasingly vulnerable island state.
Umar Hayat, 23, receives death penalty for killing 17-year-old Sana Yousaf; victim’s father calls ruling a societal lesson as experts link crime to broader culture of entitlement.
Authorities have referred the incident to the Department of Justice, noting that CCTV footage shows Mao Aplasca firing a rifle, though he has yet to comply with weapon testing requests.
France 24 International reports on the evolution of Japanese maid cafés, which have transitioned from early-2000s subculture hangouts to a significant component of the country’s tourism landscape.
As Kenya and South Africa capitalise on new market access, analysts warn that Africa’s $102 billion trade deficit with Beijing underscores the urgent need for value-added industrialisation.
Estonia’s military attributes navigation error to Russian GPS spoofing, while Kyiv denies use of Baltic territory for strikes on Russia
The twice-weekly service, supported by government subsidies, aims to bypass European airspace restrictions and deepen security partnerships amid Israel’s international isolation.
The contest follows Trump’s recent success in removing another key critic in Louisiana, raising stakes for the Kentucky incumbent.
Analysis suggests China holds stronger leverage while Washington and Moscow remain occupied with ongoing conflicts
As the US-Israeli war with Iran enters its third month, allegations that Kurdish groups intercepted American arms destined for Iranian protesters have been categorically denied, with analysts describing the narrative as an attempt to obscure Washington’s strategic failures.
Portugal’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup includes an additional player for training purposes and a symbolic place for the late Liverpool forward, as Martinez prioritises tactical flexibility over traditional limits.
The duo, who connected after losing family members in the Middle East conflict, spoke to France 24’s Perspective programme about their shared message of hope.
The 2026 Cannes Film Festival Competition programme highlights the return of Nicolas Winding Refn after a ten-year absence, alongside new works from Cristian Mungiu and Pedro Almodovar.
Two teenage suspects killed themselves after the incident, which targeted the largest mosque in San Diego County and occurred shortly before the Eid al-Adha holiday.
Al Jazeera reports incident outside armament management centre; perpetrators and casualties remain unconfirmed
Locals and tourists monitor progress of the immersive cave installation ahead of its June 6 debut, which runs through to June 28.
The World Health Organisation’s annual gathering begins on May 18, marking the first conference since two major member states withdrew, reducing the agency’s budget significantly while Ebola and hantavirus crises demand attention.
San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl has confirmed that the fatal shooting at the Islamic Centre of San Diego is being treated as a suspected hate crime, following the deaths of Amin Abdullah, Mansour Kaziha, and Nader Awad.
Bezalel Smotrich becomes the third Israeli official targeted by the International Criminal Court, following Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant.
Chinese President Xi Jinping is welcoming Russian President Vladimir Putin to Beijing for high-level talks, marking a rapid succession of diplomatic engagements following US President Donald Trump’s visit earlier this month.
The Carlton Cannes has integrated a special culinary commission into its daily operations, with Executive Chef Axel Morand creating a dedicated dish for Cannes Film Festival Jury President Park Chan-wook.
The Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that two of its citizens are believed to have been injured following an incident at a restaurant in Shanghai’s Pudong district on Monday.
Foreign ministers from Turkiye, Spain, Jordan, and others label the naval operation a violation of humanitarian law, while Irish President Catherine Connolly expresses concern for her detained sister.
The Thai government is reverting from a 60-day exemption to a stricter 30-day cap, aiming to dismantle grey-market enterprises and online scam networks that exploited the previous policy framework.