"We're in charge": What's Trump's plan for Venezuela?

'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....

US scraps universal child vaccine guidance, drawing expert concern

On Monday, the US government rolled back decades of childhood vaccination guidance, a move that comes amid broader efforts by the Trump administration’s Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to reshape immunisation policy. Public health experts warn the change could leave children vulnerable to...

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...

Nigeria urges civilians to avoid debris from US-backed strikes on Islamists

In tonight's edition, Nigeria warns its communities near sites of US military airstrikes to watch out for unexploded ordnance. Also, The Pharaohs rise to the occasion in AFCON beating Benin in the opening game of the knockout phase in Marrakech. And hundreds of thousands of rural Tunisians strugg...

Europe's reaction muted as Trump repeats threats of Greenland annexation

Denmark's prime minister warned Monday that any US move to take Greenland by force would destroy 80 years of transatlantic security links, after President Donald Trump repeated his desire to annex the mineral-rich Arctic territory. FRANCE 24's Dave Keating reports....

Monroe doctrine "clearly not an acceptable doctrine in a modern world", law professor says

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Claire Finkelstein, Professor of Law at the University of Pennsylvania, explains that the raid to capture Nicolas Maduro represents a violation of international sovereignty as well as infringing on US Congress' war powers. She adds that the Monroe doctrine refer...

'No justification for US crimes in Venezuela", Russian representative at UNSC

The 15-member Security Council met at U.N. headquarters in New York just hours ​before Maduro was due to appear in a Manhattan federal court on drug charges including narco-terrorism ‍conspiracy. Maduro has denied any criminal involvement. Russian representative to the UN, Vasily Nebenzya, cond...

Rise of the Northstar on France's soaring metal scene

French rap metal band Rise of the Northstar formed in 2008, but have been making a name for themselves over the last few years touring Europe and the Americas and collaborating with other hotly tipped French metalheads Landmvrks. They recently released their fourth album "Chapter 04: Red Falcon Sup...

After Venezuela, Trump warns Colombia, Mexico could be next

Caption: After a US military operation in #Venezuela that led to the arrest of President Nicolas #Maduro, President Donald #Trump warned others could take place....