Trump in the UK: Starmer seeks to solidify friendly ties and trade deals

17/09/2025 09:17 France 24

U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in the United Kingdom on Tuesday for a state visit during which the British government hopes a multibillion-dollar technology deal will show the trans-Atlantic bond remains strong despite differences over Ukraine, the Middle East and the future of the Western alliance.

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Colombian FARC leaders ordered to make reparations for over 21,000 kidnappings

A Colombian court on Tuesday held seven leaders of the defunct Colombian guerrilla army FARC responsible for the kidnappings of tens of thousands of people during the group's half-century of war with the state....

17/09/2025 10:35 France 24

New lab results show Putin critic Navalny was poisoned in jail, wife says

In a video posted on YouTube on Wednesday, Yulia, the widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny said that laboratory results from "two countries" proved he was "poisoned". The Kremlin has previously denied that Navalny was killed on President Vladimir Putin's orders and said it was unaware...

17/09/2025 10:26 France 24

Russia revives Intervision song contest after being banned from Eurovision

Russia revives Intervision song contest as banned from Eurovision after its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022....

17/09/2025 10:17 France 24

Israeli military ground offensive moves in Gaza City as Palestinians flee

Israel launched its offensive in Gaza City on Tuesday, vowing to overwhelm a city already in ruins from nearly two years of war as thousands of Palestinians fled in vehicles strapped with mattresses and other belongings that clogged a coastal road....

17/09/2025 09:34 France 24

UN reports 78% of Gaza Strip buildings are partially or fully destroyed

The death count in Gaza is nearing 65,000 Palestinians since the war began Oct. 7, 2023, with a Hamas-led attack on Israel, according to health officials in the enclave....

17/09/2025 09:19 France 24

Flotilla passenger headed to Gaza tells France 24 we have collective responsibility to aid civilians

Eve Irvine welcomes Dr. James Smith, an emergency doctor who has worked in war‐torn Gaza over the past two years. He is now on board the flotilla in an effort to end the Israeli blockade of humanitarian aid. He argues that all of us bear a "collective responsibility" to prevent atrocities and war...

17/09/2025 08:02 France 24

'One million people in Gaza City subjected to relentless bombing by Israeli forces'

Israel has launched its offensive in Gaza City, vowing to overwhelm a city already in ruins from nearly two years of war. The operation into the largest Palestinian city escalated a conflict that has roiled the Middle East and likely pushed any ceasefire with Hamas farther out of reach. For in-dept...

17/09/2025 06:13 France 24

Live: Israel says it struck ‘more than 150 targets’ in Gaza City since Monday

The Israeli army said it has struck "more than 150 terror targets" in Gaza City since launching a major ground offensive on the Gaza Strip's main urban hub on Monday. Meanwhile, Gaza's civil defence agency, a rescue force operating under Hamas authority, said Wednesday that Israeli air strikes had...

17/09/2025 05:31 France 24

Climate change caused more than two thirds of heat deaths in European cities this summer, study says

Global warming brought on by humans was responsible for around 16,500 deaths across European cities this summer, according to a preliminary study released by climate scientists and health researchers, who say the death toll could be even higher. This year was the continent’s fourth hottest summer...

17/09/2025 04:27 France 24

Thousands rally across Slovakia against economic and pro-Russian policies

Thousands of Slovaks rallied on Tuesday in 16 cities, including in the capital Bratislava, to protest the economic and pro-Russian policies of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico. The nationwide demonstrations marked one of the largest shows of opposition since his return to power last year, organi...

17/09/2025 01:26 France 24

Trump gets royal welcome in UK as he makes historic second state visit

US President Donald Trump arrived in the UK on Tuesday for a rare second state visit, greeted with a red-carpet welcome as London sought to court the unpredictable leader. “A lot of things here warm my heart. It’s a very special place,” the 79-year-old Republican said alongside First Lady Mel...

16/09/2025 23:15 France 24

Starmer will try to persuade Trump to support Ukraine, former British diplomat says

As US President Donald Trump lands in London for a second state visit, Peter Westmacott, former British ambassador to the US, France and Turkey, and distinguished fellow at the Atlantic Council, tells FRANCE 24 that UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer "will want to try to persuade Donald Trump to unders...

16/09/2025 21:02 France 24

Draghi warns Europe is falling further behind US, China due to government complacency

One year after releasing a far-reaching report on European competitiveness, former ECB chief Mario Draghi has warned the EU is falling further behind its peers and sharply criticised member states for their slow response and complacency. With US President Donald Trump's tariffs biting and the bloc...

16/09/2025 20:53 France 24

Russia-Belarus drills show off Moscow’s military might, stoking tensions with NATO

Russia and Belarus on Tuesday wrapped up five days of military drills that mobilised thousands of troops and nuclear-capable bombers, a week after a Russian drone incursion into Polish airspace ratcheted up tensions with NATO and stoked fears of a spillover in the Ukraine war....

16/09/2025 16:08 France 24

Fall of a liberal democracy? 'Netanyahu pushing Israel into complete isolation, into a pariah state'

No exit strategy. Critics say Prime Minister Netanyahu is prolonging the Gaza war to serve his political survival, not Israel’s security. From the outset, eliminating Hamas was declared the priority, but was it nothing more than a mere slogan? As families of the hostages push for a deal, and an e...

16/09/2025 15:43 France 24

UK gears to welcome Donald Trump for landmark second state visit

U.S. President Donald Trump arrives in the United Kingdom on Tuesday for a state visit during which the British government hopes a multibillion-dollar technology deal will show the transatlantic bond remains strong despite differences over Ukraine, the Middle East and the future of the Western alli...

16/09/2025 12:33 France 24

'No Country for Love': Yaroslav Trofimov on the cost of survival in 1930s Ukraine

"No Country for Love", now translated into French as "Ce pays qui n'aimait pas l'amour" is a novel based on real events written by Yaroslav Trofimov, who is also chief foreign-affairs correspondent for The Wall Street Journal. Trofimov, who was born in Kyiv, features a lead character based on his g...

16/09/2025 12:03 France 24

US seeks to reassure allies Israel and Qatar amid escalating war in Gaza and diplomatic crisis

The Gulf states are calling on their close ally Washington to use its leverage to rein in Israel following unprecedented Israeli strikes on Hamas in Qatar. Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is heading to Doha after meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel. He is appealing...

16/09/2025 11:18 France 24

Spanish PM calls for Israel to be barred from international sport

"Our position is clear and categorical: as long as the barbarity continues, neither Russia nor Israel should participate in any international competition," said Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez....

16/09/2025 10:10 France 24

Poland detains 2 Belarusian citizens flying drone over president's residence

Polish authorities neutralized a drone flying above government buildings in Warsaw on Monday night, a spokesperson for the State Protection Services told The Associated Press. Gulliver Cragg has more....

16/09/2025 09:49 France 24

Israel is committing 'genocide' in Gaza, UN investigators say

A UN commission on Tuesday accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza, citing actions and statements by top officials including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Israel rejected the report as “distorted and false”, while the commission warned that continued inaction by the international com...

16/09/2025 08:56 France 24

Ebola vaccinations underway in DR Congo as deadly outbreak spreads

The World Health Organization has begun vaccinating health workers and exposed individuals in DR Congo’s Kasai province, following an Ebola outbreak that has killed at least 16. With limited doses and funding delays, officials warn the response remains slow as the country battles its 16th outbrea...

16/09/2025 08:17 France 24

Live: Top Israeli officials ‘incited commission of genocide' in Gaza, UN probe finds

Investigators with the UN’s Independent International Commission of Inquiry said Tuesday they had determined that “genocide is occurring in Gaza”, and that “the responsibility lies with the State of Israel”. Israel immediately said it “categorically rejects” the commission’s "false"...

16/09/2025 05:33 France 24

US decertifies Colombia in drug war for first time in nearly 30 years

The United States has dropped Colombia from its list of reliable partners in the fight against narcotics, citing soaring cocaine production and political rifts with President Gustavo Petro....

16/09/2025 03:00 France 24

Venezuela's Maduro vows to resist US 'aggression', calls Rubio 'lord of death'

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Monday said Caracas would defend itself from US "aggression" as he lashed out at US Secretary of State Marco Rubio over his tough rhetoric on drug cartels and warned that communications with Washington had "broken down". Shortly after his speech, President Don...

15/09/2025 19:52 France 24

While Washington waivers: Can Europeans deter Russia and its drones?

Seems that summoning ambassadors for a scolding somehow won't be enough. After last week’s unprecedented wave of Russian drones that landed in Poland, it's Romania’s turn to scramble fighter jets and call in Kremlin's envoy....

15/09/2025 18:09 France 24

Is Moscow declaring war on NATO?

The Kremlin declared on Monday that NATO is already at war with Russia, arguing that the alliance's strong and unwavering support for Ukraine leaves no need for further evidence. This statement is likely to heighten concerns among NATO members, especially after recent Russian drone incursions into...

15/09/2025 15:43 France 24

Spain's Sanchez calls for Israel sports ban as cycling authorities slam Vuelta chaos

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday said Israel should be banned from international sport over the Gaza war, just like Russia was penalised over its invasion of Ukraine. His call came as cycling’s governing body condemned mass protests that disrupted the Vuelta race, warning that the c...

15/09/2025 13:28 France 24

Russia tests supersonic missiles in major joint Belarus exercises

Russia conducted large-scale military exercises with Belarus over the weekend, showcasing a range of advanced weapons, including supersonic missiles and bombers. The 'Zapad' drills, which occur every four years, raised concerns among NATO countries, especially after Russian drones violated Polish a...

15/09/2025 12:46 France 24

Dr. Hellyer warns that Gulf region no longer regards U.S. as a dependable security partner

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio vowed Washington would provide unwavering support to Israel in achieving its goals in Gaza as he called for the eradication of Hamas. Meanwhile, leaders from Arab, Muslim countries are gathering for an emergency summit in Doha, following Israel's unprecedented stri...

15/09/2025 11:44 France 24

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17/09 11:19 - Donald Trump greeted by William and Kate after landing in Windsor – UK politics live 17/09 11:16 - Denmark to buy long-range precision weapons as PM warns ‘Russia is testing us’ – Europe live 17/09 11:11 - Israel opens ‘temporary’ route for residents to flee as troops and tanks push deeper into Gaza City – Middle East crisis live 17/09 11:04 - Israel’s Assault on Gaza City Stifles Hope of Diplomatic Resolution to War 17/09 10:35 - Colombian FARC leaders ordered to make reparations for over 21,000 kidnappings 17/09 10:26 - New lab results show Putin critic Navalny was poisoned in jail, wife says 17/09 10:17 - Russia revives Intervision song contest after being banned from Eurovision 17/09 09:34 - Israeli military ground offensive moves in Gaza City as Palestinians flee 17/09 09:19 - UN reports 78% of Gaza Strip buildings are partially or fully destroyed 17/09 09:17 - Trump in the UK: Starmer seeks to solidify friendly ties and trade deals 17/09 08:34 - Few Lebanese families return to villages in south destroyed by Israel war 17/09 08:34 - Few Lebanese families return to villages in south destroyed by Israel war 17/09 08:02 - Flotilla passenger headed to Gaza tells France 24 we have collective responsibility to aid civilians 17/09 08:00 - Trump’s tariffs have hurt tea exports to the US, says Fortnum & Mason boss 17/09 07:19 - Video: Al Jazeera challenges UN chief over Gaza genocide 17/09 07:19 - Video: Al Jazeera challenges UN chief over Gaza genocide 17/09 06:41 - Almost 30 staff at ANU humanities school stop work after health and safety report warns of ‘serious harm’ 17/09 06:13 - 'One million people in Gaza City subjected to relentless bombing by Israeli forces' 17/09 05:50 - Wednesday briefing: Trump arrives in the UK – and his playbook is reshaping the British right 17/09 05:41 - Colombia halts US arms purchases as row over drug fight delisting escalates 17/09 05:41 - Colombia halts US arms purchases as row over drug fight delisting escalates 17/09 05:31 - Live: Israel says it struck ‘more than 150 targets’ in Gaza City since Monday 17/09 05:01 - News24 | ‘Famine can never be a weapon of war’: EU announces sanctions on Israel, new measures for Russia 17/09 05:00 - Labour must rethink growth strategy to curb rise of far right, says top economist 17/09 04:27 - Climate change caused more than two thirds of heat deaths in European cities this summer, study says 17/09 04:01 - Climate Change’s Toll in Europe This Summer: Thousands of Extra Deaths 17/09 04:00 - Human-made global warming ‘caused two in three heat deaths in Europe this summer’ 17/09 01:40 - Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,301 17/09 01:40 - Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,301 17/09 01:31 - Our Allies Are Asking: Why Does Putin Still Own Trump? 17/09 01:26 - Thousands rally across Slovakia against economic and pro-Russian policies 17/09 00:56 - Why the Kirk Assassination Is a Warning to the Left 17/09 00:33 - Fired by Trump, a Former Labor Official Warns Against Politicizing Economic Data 17/09 00:31 - SBS resists calls to join EU boycott of Eurovision 2026 if Israel allowed to compete 17/09 00:00 - Ground zero: rain-starved southern Australia is grappling with one of the worst droughts in memory 16/09 23:15 - Trump gets royal welcome in UK as he makes historic second state visit 16/09 22:19 - Romanian prosecutors indict pro-Russian former presidential candidate 16/09 22:19 - Romanian prosecutors indict pro-Russian former presidential candidate 16/09 21:45 - India joins Russia-Belarus drills amid nuclear weapons launch rehearsal 16/09 21:45 - India joins Russia-Belarus drills amid nuclear weapons launch rehearsal 16/09 21:28 - Australia news live: Liberal shadow minister calls net zero target a ‘distraction’ and denies row is destabilising Ley 16/09 21:02 - Starmer will try to persuade Trump to support Ukraine, former British diplomat says 16/09 20:56 - Poland identifies suspects in drone incident over Warsaw 16/09 20:54 - Cold war deterrence doesn’t work any more 16/09 20:53 - Draghi warns Europe is falling further behind US, China due to government complacency 16/09 20:34 - News24 | UK says fighter jets to join NATO missions over Poland 16/09 20:31 - This Single Thing Is The Biggest Warning You're Being Scammed, And It's Information We All Need 16/09 20:11 - Trump discloses U.S. targeted a third alleged drug boat from Venezuela 16/09 20:10 - What makes this year’s UN General Assembly so significant? 16/09 20:10 - What makes this year’s UN General Assembly so significant? 16/09 19:01 - Israel’s war in Gaza ‘morally, politically and legally intolerable’ says UN secretary general - as it happened 16/09 18:49 - National Parks to Remove Some Materials on Slavery and Tribes 16/09 18:47 - EU delays new Russia sanctions indefinitely – Politico 16/09 18:42 - Landmark ruling convicts seven FARC ex-leaders of wartime crimes 16/09 18:42 - Landmark ruling convicts seven FARC ex-leaders of wartime crimes 16/09 18:05 - Trump warns ‘big trouble’ if Hamas uses Israeli captives as human shields 16/09 18:05 - Trump warns ‘big trouble’ if Hamas uses Israeli captives as human shields 16/09 17:21 - Spain first of Eurovision ‘big five’ to say it will boycott event if Israel participates 16/09 16:38 - Kaja Kallas’ ignorance betrays the EU’s bleak future 16/09 16:08 - Russia-Belarus drills show off Moscow’s military might, stoking tensions with NATO 16/09 16:08 - Trump says Russian oil purchases by EU and Nato countries must ‘stop immediately’ — as it happened 16/09 16:06 - Gaza City under relentless bombardment as Israel launches ground invasion 16/09 16:06 - Gaza City under relentless bombardment as Israel launches ground invasion 16/09 15:58 - Russian drone strike targets busy Kharkiv street, injuring four 16/09 15:58 - Russian drone strike targets busy Kharkiv street, injuring four 16/09 15:43 - US health officials to revisit vaccine policies using anti-vax tactics, experts warn 16/09 15:43 - Fall of a liberal democracy? 'Netanyahu pushing Israel into complete isolation, into a pariah state' 16/09 15:28 - What a No-Fly Zone Over Ukraine Would Mean for the West 16/09 15:22 - Lindsey Graham threatens two NATO states over Russian oil 16/09 15:17 - UN: Israel’s war on Gaza is genocide 16/09 15:17 - UN: Israel’s war on Gaza is genocide 16/09 14:28 - Kenya seeks arrest of former British soldier over alleged murder of Agnes Wanjiru 16/09 14:04 - Ice threatens federal assault charges against anyone who attacks its officers 16/09 14:03 - Zelensky will have to make a deal – Trump 16/09 13:54 - Russia Indoctrinates Children From Occupied Ukraine at 210 Sites, Study Says 16/09 13:43 - Israel has committed genocide in Gaza, UN commission of inquiry says 16/09 13:23 - How China Is Weathering the Trade War With Trump 16/09 13:10 - Lawyers, losses and lie detectors - inside Mudryk doping case 16/09 13:03 - US business lobby calls for removal of Biden-era Russia ban 16/09 12:54 - Russia launches cruise missiles in Zapad 2025 military drills with Belarus 16/09 12:54 - Russia launches cruise missiles in Zapad 2025 military drills with Belarus 16/09 12:48 - EU states rebel against bloc’s anti-Russian visa plan – media 16/09 12:33 - UK gears to welcome Donald Trump for landmark second state visit 16/09 12:32 - How Israel is stretching its war far beyond its borders 16/09 12:32 - How Israel is stretching its war far beyond its borders 16/09 12:30 - Coalition to fight Labor’s universal childcare plan as Ley signals ‘unrelenting’ pursuit of efficiency 16/09 12:27 - Russians largely aligned with Americans on moral values – survey 16/09 12:23 - Sweden to implement nationwide mobile phone ban in schools 16/09 12:20 - He Fled Putin’s War. The U.S. Deported Him to a Russian Jail. 16/09 12:10 - Arrest warrant issued for former British soldier over murder of Kenyan woman, 21, found in septic tank 16/09 12:03 - 'No Country for Love': Yaroslav Trofimov on the cost of survival in 1930s Ukraine 16/09 11:18 - US seeks to reassure allies Israel and Qatar amid escalating war in Gaza and diplomatic crisis 16/09 11:01 - Can I Guess Your Hogwarts House? Revamp Your Autumn Wardrobe And We'll See 16/09 10:56 - Kenya issues arrest warrant for British national over young mother's murder 16/09 10:39 - Ukrainians horrified by killing of refugee Iryna Zarutska, US culture wars 16/09 10:39 - Ukrainians horrified by killing of refugee Iryna Zarutska, US culture wars 16/09 10:12 - US playing drone warfare ‘catch-up’ – CNN 16/09 10:11 - Jaguar Land Rover could face disruption until November after hack 16/09 10:10 - Spanish PM calls for Israel to be barred from international sport 16/09 10:02 - Israel Is Committing Genocide in Gaza, U.N. 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