Deadly Russian strikes pound Ukraine’s capital Kyiv overnight

UN Security Council affirms Gaza famine is manmade

United Nations officials and aid agencies have warned that famine in Gaza is no longer a looming threat but a present reality, with children increasingly dying of hunger as Israel’s ongoing siege and bombardment continue to obstruct vital humanitarian aid. In a blunt address to the UN Security Co...

Israeli troops have described the evacuation as inevitable as they advance towards Gaza City

Israeli and US officials met in Washington on Wednesday to discuss post-war Gaza, as Israel’s military warned that evacuation of Gaza City was “inevitable” ahead of a new offensive. Anger mounted after a double strike on Gaza's Nasser Hospital that killed 22, including journalists and medics,...

Germany to boost military with new voluntary service bill

Amid rising concerns over the threat from Russia and in response to new NATO obligations, the German government is aiming to reverse the Bundeswehr’s long-standing recruitment shortfall. On Wednesday, the Cabinet approved an ambitious plan to expand the number of active-duty soldiers from the cur...

Russia strikes the heart of Ukraine: At least 12 killed in mass drone and missile attack on Kyiv

A “massive” Russian assault on Kyiv early Thursday resulted in the deaths of at least 12 people and left dozens more injured, according to Ukrainian officials. Powerful explosions rocked the Ukrainian capital during the night, illuminating the sky and sending a column of smoke into the air as e...

Massive Russian strikes pound Ukraine’s capital Kyiv overnight

A “massive” Russian attack on Kyiv early Thursday killed at least 12 people and wounded dozens more, Ukrainian authorities said. Powerful explosions shook the Ukrainian capital overnight, lighting up the sky and leaving a column of smoke as emergency crews rushed to affected areas. France24 Cor...

'They had no time to take shelter': At least 12 people killed by Russian strikes on Kyiv

FRANCE 24's Kyiv correspondent Emmanuelle Chaze reports from the Ukrainian capital, where Russian missiles hammered seven districts across the city. The strikes killed at least 12 people and wounded dozens more, local authorities said....

Gaza: Donald Trump holds post-war Gaza policy meeting with Blair and Kushner

Israeli and US officials met in Washington on Wednesday to discuss post-war Gaza, as Israel’s military warned that evacuation of Gaza City was “inevitable” ahead of a new offensive. Anger mounted over a double strike on Nasser Hospital that killed 22, including journalists and medics, Gaza he...

Israel says Gaza City evacuation is 'inevitable' as Trump holds talks on post-war plans

Israeli and US officials met in Washington on Wednesday to discuss post-war Gaza, as Israel’s military warned that evacuation of Gaza City was “inevitable” ahead of a new offensive. Anger mounted after a double strike on Gaza's Nasser Hospital that killed 22, including journalists and medics,...

French, German, Polish leaders vow 'support' to Moldova in face of Russia

The leaders of France, Germany and Poland all expressed their support for Moldova's EU bid on Wednesday, slamming Russian "lies" and "hybrid attacks" during a symbolic visit to the former Soviet republic bordering Ukraine. The visit comes a day before campaigning starts for next month's tense parli...

'This party is almost over', expert says as Russia slashes 2025 forecast

Russia has cut its 2025 economic growth forecast amid high interest rates and spending on the war in Ukraine. Speaking on FRANCE 24, Alexander Kolyandr, Senior Fellow with the Democratic Resilience Programme at the Center for European Policy Analysis, says that the stimulus provided by spending for...

Leaders of Senegal, France say they're committed to strengthening relationship

In tonight's edition: Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye visits his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, at the Elysée Palace. Also, Russia courts Niger with offers to build a nuclear power plant in a bid to displace France's decades-long dominance in the uranium sector. And the final b...

White nationalist agenda? Minorities in front line of Trump policy targets

How's the United States' 249-year-old experiment in democracy going? On this show, we've discussed how the long-vaunted system of checks and balances is being tested by a president who's made a grab for more power than any US leader since the Second World War. ...

How Russia is building airports to launch Iranian drones at Ukraine

The number of Russian strikes on Ukraine using Shahed kamikaze drones has been rising significantly since the beginning of the year, terrorising civilians. In order to continue its relentless drone campaign, Russia has been setting up special airports custom-built for mass drone launches. The FRANC...

The Bright Side: Smiling figurine thought to be first 'portrait' of a Viking

Denmark's National Museum has unveiled what it calls the first true "portrait" of a Viking. The remarkably detailed 10th-century figurine challenges popular notions of the Norse as wild, unkempt warriors, instead revealing a figure of refinement and style – and with a smile....

REPLAY & ANALYSIS - Moldova: EU leaders show support against 'Russian interference'

The leaders of France, Germany and Poland arrived in Moldova on Wednesday in a show of support, a day before campaigning starts for next month's tense parliamentary election amid claims of Russian interference in the pro-EU nation bordering Ukraine. The Moldovan president, Maia Sandu, spoke to the...

Fighting war-fuelled cholera in Sudan: NGO sounds alarm on lack of funding

War-torn Sudan is in the grips of one of its worst cholera outbreaks in years. More than 100,000 people have been infected by the disease and over 2,400 lives lost since the outbreak was declared last year. The war has been fuelling the crisis, forcing mass displacement and as people move, so does...

European leaders display support to Moldova against Russian interference

The leaders of France, Germany and Poland are to visit Moldova on August 27 in a show of support for the EU-candidate country, which accuses Russia of seeking to destabilise it. Details by FRANCE 24 reporter Clovis Casali....

India hit by Donald Trump's doubling of tariffs, plans to cushion blow

India is hopeful that the U.S. will review the additional 25% tariff imposed on Indian goods as penalty for its Russian oil purchases, a government source told reporters on Wednesday. The Indian government is holding talks with exporters to increase shipments of textiles, leather, gems and jeweller...

More than 100,000 Ukrainian homes lose power after Russia targets energy sites

More than 100,000 households were left without power Wednesday after Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, Kyiv said. The overnight strikes also killed three people in the southern Kherson region. ...

Israel intensifies Gaza City operations as White House sets meeting on post-war plans

Israeli forces increased military pressure on the outskirts of Gaza City Wednesday as US President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff said the White House would host a meeting to outline post-war plans for the war-torn enclave....

50% tariff on India comes into effect as talks between Washington and New Delhi stall

The United States' 50% tariff on Indian goods came into effect this Wednesday, making India the target of President Donald Trump's largest import duties in Asia. Half of these levies have been imposed because of India's purchases of Russian crude oil, which have surged since the start of the war in...

French, German, Polish leaders to visit Moldova in show of force in face of Russia

The leaders of France, Germany and Poland are due in Moldova on Wednesday in a show of support, a day before campaigning starts for next month's tense parliamentary election amid claims of Russian interference in the pro-EU nation bordering Ukraine. Details by FRANCE 24 reporter Clovis Casali....

French, German and Polish leaders head to Moldova to denounce Russian 'interference' ahead of vote

Leaders from France, Germany and Poland are headed to Moldova Wednesday on the eve of the campaign for next month's high-stakes parliamentary election. Moldova's pro-EU President Maia Sandu described the European leaders' visit as a "show of support" for the former Soviet republic in the face of wh...

Trump’s punishing 50% tariffs on Indian exports come into effect

US President Donald Trump's 50-percent tariffs on swaths of Indian products took effect Wednesday, straining ties between Washington and New Delhi as the US justified its steep duties as punishment for India buying Russian oil. Former president Joe Biden had encouraged India to step up its purchase...

Ukraine eases martial law, opens border to young men

Despite struggling to withstand Russia's persistent advancements on its eastern territories, Ukraine on Tuesday decided to loosen its martial law restrictions, allowing men aged 18 to 22 to cross the border freely. Story by Morgan Ayre....

A Pro-Russian government in Moldova will facilitate offensive against Ukraine, analyst says

Moldovan authorities have denounced what they call “unprecedented” Russian interference in an upcoming parliamentary election. Cyberattacks, destabilization, electoral corruption, disinformation. These instruments aim to discredit the pro-European party of President Maia Sandu, re-elected last...

Iran sanctions snapback: European diplomats concerned about Russian nuisance potential, expert says

Iran held talks on Tuesday with European powers, seeking to avert a sanctions snapback which they have threatened to impose under the moribund 2015 nuclear deal. FRANCE 24 speaks to Holly Dagres, Senior Fellow at The Washington Institute, who says that European diplomats are concerned about potenti...

Geopolitical & economic threats: 'US is incredibly unreliable as core of European financial system'

Jens van ’t Klooster, Professor of Political Economy at the University of Amsterdam, warns that the EU must craft a strong long-term economic strategy to challenge the US directly. He argues Europe has been overly dependent and unassertive in its transatlantic economic strategy for decades. Criti...

Macron warns Netanyahu fight against anti-Semitism must not be 'weaponised'

French President Emmanuel Macron strongly rejected Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent criticism over rising anti-Semitism in France and warned the issue should not be “weaponised” in a letter to the Israeli leader published Tuesday....

Macron warns Netanyahu that fight against anti-Semitism must not be 'weaponised'