US scraps universal child vaccine guidance, drawing expert concern

US takeover of Greenland would 'simply mean the end of NATO', says Denmark

US President Donald Trump is discussing options including military action to take control of Greenland, the White House said on January 7, upping tensions that Denmark warns could destroy the NATO alliance. Denmark has warned any move to take Greenland by force would mean "everything would stop," i...

US attempting to seize Russian oil tanker in north Atlantic, US media report

Kherson lives under anti-drone nets and in fear of Russian attacks

With talks around Ukraine's security ongoing in Paris, Russian attacks in Ukraine continue. In the city of Kherson, close to the border with Russia, Ukrainians are constantly under threat of drone attacks. To protect them, giant nets have been tied to trees and spread out over streets. Although it...

US, Ukraine teams meet in Paris to tackle 'most difficult issues' in Russia war talks

US and Ukrainian negotiators meet in Paris on Wednesday for a new round of talks aimed at securing a ceasefire with Russia, with territorial disputes and the fate of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant on the agenda. The talks come a day after Ukraine's Western allies agreed key security guarantee...

US, Ukraine teams tackle 'most difficult issues' in Russia war talks: Zelensky

Washington and Kyiv teams in Paris were on Wednesday expected to tackle Ukraine talks' "most difficult issues" including territory following a breakthrough in European-led negotiations, Ukraine's leader said....

Ukraine allies agree on security guarantees in case of a ceasefire

In Paris, discussions aimed at ending the war in Ukraine are underway. French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, EU leaders and a delegation from the US including Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. On January 6, Kyiv’s allies said they would provide s...

Yemeni separatist leader charged with 'high treason' by Yemen's anti-Houthi council

The leader of Yemen's southern separatists has reportedly fled when he failed to turn up for his flight to peace talks in Riyadh, following the flare-up in tensions between Saudi Arabi and UAE forces in the region. Yemen's presidential council says Aidarus Al-Zubaidi has been expelled from the coun...

'Donroe Doctrine': Latin American resources 'belong to US, to hell with anyone who gets in our way'

On the heels of the US attack on Venezuela, leaders from major European powers and Canada are rallying behind Greenland amid threats of a US takeover. Nick Morgan, Director of the Centre for Latin American and the Caribbean at Newcastle University, warns of the consequences of an "extremely weak...

Trump considering military options to acquire Greenland

President Donald Trump is exploring how to take control of Greenland and using the US military is "always an option," the White House said Tuesday, further upping tensions with NATO ally Denmark. Washington's stark warning came despite Greenland and Denmark both calling for a speedy meeting with th...

Trump 'sees that there's money to be made' out of a Ukraine ceasefire, analyst says

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, James J. Townsend Jr, Senior Advisor at the Atlantic Council, says that the presence of US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner at the Ukraine peace talks in Paris was 'very important' in light of developments in Venezuela, to assuage allies' concerns about th...

Allies agree 'robust' security guarantees for Ukraine

European and US allies of Ukraine on Tuesday agreed "robust" security guarantees for Kyiv to come into force after an eventual ceasefire in Russia's war against the pro-Western country that would see the United States lead a truce monitoring mechanism, French President Emmanuel Macron said. FRANCE...

Watch live: Leaders of Ukraine’s 'Coalition of the Willing' speak from Paris

Tending to the forgotten: A Russian family brings abandoned graves back to life

Every weekend, a Russian family restores abandoned graves, cleaning headstones and placing flowers for those no one else remembers. For Grandma Lida, it’ is a way of keeping memories of the deceased alive. According to her grandson, their videos have inspired others in Russia and abroad to care f...

Kyiv allies discussing 'what could be put in place after a ceasefire' at key talks in Paris

Volodymy Zelensky is meeting the "Coalition of the Willing", those European leaders who support Kyiv against Russia, as well as top US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. The goal is to discuss what could happen in terms of security guarantees in case a ceasefire is put in place on the ground....

Ukraine and top allies aim to make security pledges concrete

The summit of the so-called "Coalition of the Willing" is focused on security guarantees Ukraine requires in the event of a ceasefire to deter further Russian aggression. According to a draft statement before the talks started, Washington would commit to "support" a European-led multinational force...

What is the "Coalition of the Willing" set to discuss with US envoys at key talks in Paris?

European allies of Ukraine and top US envoys are meeting President Volodymyr Zelensky in Paris on January 6, in their latest bid to agree security guarantees for any ceasefire in Russia's war against its neighbour. The summit of the so-called "Coalition of the Willing" comes despite no ease up in f...

Is U.S. military operation in Venezuela a 'return to 19th century gunboat diplomacy'?

The UN has condemned the US attack on Venezuela & the abduction of Nicolas Maduro. As the world body calls on the int'l community to "come together" & forcefully reject "undermining a fundamental principle of int'l law", Genie Godula welcomes Dr. Edward Blumenthal, Professor of Latin American Studi...

Cité Universitaire de Paris: The French campus that defies war

Every year, the Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris welcomes around 12,000 residents from all backgrounds and nationalities. Students, researchers and artists live there side by side across its 47 campus houses, tucked away in a lush park in the south of Paris. The "Cité U", as locals call...

US operation in Venezuela marks a 'geopolitical shift'

European leaders have given a low-key response to US President Donald Trump's military intervention in Venezuela as they try to get Trump to help end Russia's war on Ukraine. Venezuela's traditional allies are also in a bind to criticise the US intervention: Russia has to way up the cost of losing...

European leaders push back on Trump's wish to take over Greenland ahead of Ukraine talks

Key European allies of Ukraine and top US envoys meet President Volodymyr Zelensky in Paris on January 6 in their latest bid to agree security guarantees for any ceasefire in Russia's war against its neighbour. At the same time, several attending European leaders pushed back on U.S. President Donal...

Aid organisation warns of 'dire' conditions in Gaza, West Bank following Israeli ban

One of the humanitarian aid organisations affected by an Israeli ban from operating in Gaza and the West Bank says it is trying to negotiate with Israeli authorities to revoke the measure. Israel says the licences of the NGOs were removed after they refused to share full details of their staff. But...

Capture of Maduro by US means Russia, Iran and China lose key ally

Nicolas Maduro's allies have been particularly vocal in their condemnation of the US' capture of the deposed Venezuelan leader. Among them are Russia, Iran and China. US control of oil reserves in Venezuela would mean the United States could control the market, and therefore prices - something worr...

Kyiv allies meet in Paris to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine

Ukraine's allies meet in Paris on ⁠January 6, seeking to finalise as much as possible their contributions to future security guarantees to reassure Kyiv in the event of a ceasefire with Russia. According to Reuters, a draft statement mentions binding commitments to support Ukraine in case of a fu...

Algeria and DR Congo go head to head in one of AFCON's last round of 16 clashes

As AFCON's round of 16 is close to wrapping up, Algeria is set to play DR Congo on January 6. One of the favourites to win the competition, the Desert Foxes remain wary of their opponents, who are the 2023 finalists and are intent are standing up to Algeria. Regardless, the game is the match receiv...

Worries that Venezuela crisis could shift US focus away from Ukraine amid key talks

Ukraine’s allies are meeting on January 6 in Paris for key talks that could help determine the country’s security after a potential ceasefire with Russia. But there are concerns that the Trump administration is shifting its focus to Venezuela, away from Ukraine. FRANCE 24's Rochelle Ferguson Bo...

Ukrainian health facilities hit in Russian attack ahead of key talks in Paris

Russian strikes killed and wounded several civilians in Ukraine on January 5, 2026. A hospital in Kherson and private medical clinic in the capital Kyiv were among the locations hit. The strikes come ahead of a meeting of European and US leaders in Paris on January 6, as they seek an end to Europe...

Iranians 'fed up with regime who has repressed them for past 47 years'

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is calling on Iran to respect demonstrators' right to protest peacefully amid deep unrest over inequality, a growing wealth gap and economic stagnation. Meanwhile, Iran's judiciary is warning there will be no leniency to "rioters". Our guest Kian Habibian, Co-...

Live: UN says US operation in Venezuela 'undermined fundamental principle of international law'

The United Nations on Tuesday voiced deep concern over the dramatic US operation in Venezuela, warning that it clearly "undermined a fundamental principle of international law", adding that states "must not threaten or use force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any sta...

'Coalition of the willing' to gather in Paris to revive Ukraine peace talks

European and US leaders will meet in Paris on Tuesday in a renewed push to end the war in Ukraine, with discussions focused on security guarantees and a near-finalised peace plan even as overnight Russian strikes killed civilians and underscored the urgency of diplomacy....

Central African Republic's Touadera wins third presidential term

Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadera has secured a third term after the December 28 election, consolidating his rule in a country long plagued by instability. The vote was marked by low turnout and opposition claims of fraud, while analysts warn that security gains remain fr...