Climate change poses major security threat and armies must adapt, experts warn

22/04/2025 04:55 France 24

Security experts say that climate change should not become a strategic "blind spot" and militaries must respond to the evolving threat of weather disaster. Their warning comes amid growing concerns that climate action is being sidelined as Europe beefs up defence and the US retreats from allies and its green commitments.

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Harvard sues Trump administration over threats to cut more than $2 billion in funding

Harvard University sued the Trump administration on Monday in a bid to halt a freeze on more than $2.2 billion in federal grants in a major escalation of the battle between America's top universities and the Republican government. The Trump administration has launched a broad attack on funding for...

21/04/2025 23:30 France 24

Ukraine's Catholics express hurt over late pope's war stance

Worshippers coming out of a Catholic church service in the Ukrainian city of Lviv on Monday expressed sorrow at the death of Pope Francis, but also lingering hurt that the Roman Catholic pontiff had not taken Ukraine's side in its war with Russia. FRANCE 24's Yinka Oyetade reports, while Sharon Gaf...

21/04/2025 20:56 France 24

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21/04/2025 15:40 France 24

JD Vance in India for trade talks as Modi seeks to avoid US tariffs

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Images of the last public appearance of Pope Francis before his death

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21/04/2025 11:02 France 24

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21/04/2025 10:21 France 24

War in Ukraine: Russia says resumed strikes after Easter truce

Russia on April 21 it had resumed strikes on Ukraine after a 30-hour surprise Easter truce, as Ukraine said drones and missiles pounded the Dnipropetrovsk and Mykolaiv regions....

21/04/2025 08:05 France 24

Russia resumes attacks on Ukraine as Putin's one-day Easter ceasefire ends

Russia launched missiles and drones targeting Kyiv and easter Ukraine early on Monday, hours after the one-day Easter ceasefire declared by Russian President Vladimir Putin came to an end. There were no immediate reports of injuries or major damages from the attacks....

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21/04/2025 05:18 France 24

Beijing warns nations of 'appeasing' US in tariff war

China on Monday criticised countries making trade deals with the US at its expense, warning of countermeasures against those "appeasing" Washington. While global tariffs stand at 10%, China faces duties of up to 145%. Beijing has retaliated with 125% tariffs on US goods amid the escalating trade wa...

21/04/2025 01:58 France 24

🌟The Bright Side: Christians worldwide celebrate Easter amid joy, war, and resilience

From jubilant crowds in Vatican City to solemn prayers in war-torn regions, Christians across the globe celebrated Easter Sunday. Pope Francis made a surprise appearance in Rome, while believers in places like Ukraine and Lebanon observed the holiday amid conflict and recovery....

20/04/2025 20:50 France 24

Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of breaching Easter truce

Russia and Ukraine on April 20 accused each other of violating an Easter truce announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin. France 24's Douglas Herbert tells us more....

20/04/2025 15:16 France 24

Russia is creating 'impression of a ceasefire' while continuing attacks, Zelensky says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday that Russia’s declared Easter ceasefire is a facade, citing continued shelling, drone strikes and assaults along the front. Despite Moscow’s claims of restraint, Kyiv reported 59 instances of Russian shelling attacks, questioning the Kremli...

20/04/2025 12:51 France 24

War in Ukraine: Kyiv says Moscow violated Easter truce

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia on April 20 of creating a false appearance of honoring an Easter ceasefire, saying Moscow continued to launch attacks overnight after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a unilateral temporary truce in Ukraine....

20/04/2025 10:47 France 24

Israelis protest continuing Gaza war, Netanyahu vows to keep pressure on Hamas

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced again on April 19 that Israel has “no choice” but to continue fighting in Gaza and will not end the war before destroying Hamas, freeing the hostages and ensuring that the territory won’t present a threat to Israel....

20/04/2025 07:45 France 24

Zelensky commits to Easter truce, accuses Russia of breaking it

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday accused Russian forces of continuing to carry out attacks on its soil despite a surprise Easter ceasefire announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Zelensky has said that Ukraine will respect the truce, which is set to expire Sunday evening....

20/04/2025 07:13 France 24

European weapons in Sudan (4/5): 'The RSF bombs public buildings, markets, and hospitals'

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20/04/2025 04:36 France 24

Putin's Easter ceasefire will be ‘cautiously observed’ by Ukrainians

Residents of Kyiv erred on the side of caution on Saturday after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a one-day ceasefire in Ukraine. "It will be cautiously observed", said FRANCE 24's Emmanuelle Chaze reporting live from the ground. "Let's not forget that on the US proposal, Ukraine had agre...

19/04/2025 16:56 France 24

Putin announces an Easter ceasefire as Russia and Ukraine swap hundreds of POWs

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a temporary Easter ceasefire in Ukraine starting on April 19, citing humanitarian reasons, as Russia and Ukraine swapped hundreds of captured soldiers in the largest exchange since Moscow's full-scale invasion started over...

19/04/2025 15:54 France 24

Ukraine accuses Russia of breaching Easter ceasefire with ongoing attacks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday that Russia broke its ceasefire promise and continues to carry out attacks “on several frontline sectors” despite a one-day ceasefire announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin. The truce was meant to start on Saturday evening and last...

19/04/2025 15:16 France 24

Russia's Putin declares unilateral Easter ceasefire in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a unilateral Easter ceasefire in Ukraine, ordering his forces to end hostilities at 6pm Moscow time on Saturday until the end of Sunday. France 24's Douglas Herbert tells us more....

19/04/2025 14:57 France 24

Russia's Putin announces an Easter ceasefire in Ukraine until end of Sunday

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday declared a unilateral Easter ceasefire in Ukraine, ordering his troops to halt hostilities from Saturday evening until Sunday midnight....

19/04/2025 14:03 France 24

US: Donald Trump says will 'pass' on Ukraine talks if too difficult

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19/04/2025 07:26 France 24

US Supreme Court pauses deportations of Venezuelan migrants under wartime law

The US Supreme Court issued a brief order early Saturday temporarily blocking the deportation of Venezuelan migrants detained in northern Texas. While US President Donald Trump has justified the mass detention and deportation of migrants under an 18th century wartime law, the Supreme Court has rule...

19/04/2025 07:07 France 24

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US will drop Ukraine ceasefire efforts if progress is not made soon, says Trump

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18/04/2025 19:22 France 24

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France: snowfalls wreak deadly havoc in the Alps

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18/04/2025 14:27 France 24

Moscow's next target? Heeding Estonia's call for more defence spending

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18/04/2025 14:05 France 24

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18/04/2025 13:46 France 24

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