LeBron James became the first player in NBA history to score 50,000 career points on Tuesday, extending his lead as the league's all-time record scorer by reaching a milestone tally that may never be surpassed.
Vice President JD Vance said Mexico should be thankful for Trump's war on drug cartels Wednesday because it will stop the country from becoming a "narco state". He suggested that military intervention may be needed to tackle the cartels. Vance made the comments during a visit to the US-Mexico bord...
In a primetime speech on Wednesday, French President Emmanuel Macron called for a major European rearmament and said he will confer with European allies on the idea of using France's nuclear deterrent to protect the continent in the face of threats from Russia. ...
French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday that he wanted to open a debate on extending France's nuclear deterrent to other European nations, as security risks rise in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Macron also said that European military forces could be sent to Ukraine if a peace...
The United States has "paused" intelligence sharing with Ukraine after a dramatic breakdown in relations between Kyiv and the White House, CIA director John Ratcliffe said Wednesday. President Donald Trump and Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelensky had a public falling-out in the Oval Office last week...
In a primetime speech on Wednesday, French President Emmanuel Macron called for a major European rearmament and said he will confer with European allies on the idea of using France's nuclear deterrent to protect the continent in the face of threats from Russia. Watch the full speech....
The U.S. has paused its intelligence sharing with Ukraine, cutting off the flow of vital information that has helped the war-torn nation target Russian invaders, but Trump administration officials said Wednesday that positive talks between Washington and Kyiv mean it may only be a short suspension....
French President Emmanuel Macron said he would address the nation Wednesday over the current global uncertainty in the wake of the radical change in US policy on Ukraine under Donald Trump. FRANCE 24's International affairs editor, Angela Diffley has more....
The French president due to deliver a prime time tonight. Emmanuel Macron's speech is expected to focus on the war in Ukraine and the threat of a transatlantic trade war. FRANCE 24's French politic editor, Marc Perelman has more....
In an interview with FRANCE 24, senior Ukrainian presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak said he expects peace talks to begin "soon" between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. "We are going to have a constructive discussion be...
The European Commission proposed borrowing up to 150 billion euros ($157.76 billion) to lend to European Union governments under a rearmament plan driven by Russia's war in Ukraine and fears Europe can no longer be sure of U.S. protection. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective on Trump's p...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday said US and Ukrainian teams were working on an upcoming bilateral meeting as Kyiv scrambles to contain the fallout of last week's dust-up between the two presidents in the White House, after which the US suspended military and intelligence support...
The RSF has taken a step closer to acting on plans announced in Kenya in late February to set up a parallel government.. On Tuesday the paramilitary and allied group set out a transitional constitution. On the ground though, the RSF has recently found itself on the back foot in its battle with the...
Over 14 million people have been driven from their homes across Sudan. Many have tried to find refuge in neighbouring Chad. FRANCE 24's teams reports from the border town of Adre...
The use of rape as a weapon of war has been flagged amidst a major conflict. Investigators for the UN’s children’s agency says that hundreds of little girls and little boys, some not even a year old, over a dozen not yet 5, have been horrifically sexually abused by armed men in Sudan’s civil...
At the opening of the National People's Congress in Beijing, Chinese Premier Li Qiang presented the country's parliament with his government's work report for 2025. Li stressed the importance of revitalising domestic consumption as a driver for economic growth, especially in a context of increased...
Days after a televised row in the Oval Office with President Trump, Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelensky has reiterated his commitment to peace and to bring an end to the war with Russia. In a post on X he had thanked the US for all they had done for his country and that they were ready to sign a de...
Trump's address to a joint session of Congress came after he pushed forth with tariff hikes on the three countries over illegal immigration and drug trafficking. For more, FRANCE 24's correspondent in Washington, Fraser Jackson....
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said he would meet French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday, one day before an EU summit aimed at cementing joint action on support for Ukraine where Orban has threatened to take an opposing position....
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelensky has told him Kyiv was ready for talks with Russia and the finalization of a US minerals deal, days after the pair's explosive White House meeting. For more, FRANCE 24's international affairs editor, Philip Turle and cor...
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday gave his first speech to Congress since his return to power, which he used to give a fiery defence of his administration's tariff's, government staff cuts and culture war wins. His remarks were met with a raucous atmosphere in Congress where he was cheered by Re...
Ukraine "must find the strength to move forward" in the face of crumbling relations with the US, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a video message on Tuesday. Earlier the US paused its military support for Ukraine after Zelensky clashed with US President Donald Trump at the White House...
French President Emmanuel Macron will give a televised address on Wednesday evening, he announced in a social media post. The president's address comes as Europe is scrambling to bolster its backing for Ukraine after the US on Tuesday pulled all military support....
PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, March 5: The American papers react as US President Donald Trump addresses Congress for the first time since his return to power. Also, US Vice President JD Vance comes under fire for his comments on peacekeeping troops in Ukraine. Plus, Syria's new regime is under pressu...
China will ramp up fiscal stimulus to guard its economy against changes "unseen in a century" Premier Li Qiang said on Wednesday in a speech at the opening of the annual meeting of China's parliament. Bejing aims to maintain a 5% growth target for 2025 amid a burgeoning trade war with the US....
Israel’s cutoff of food, fuel, medicine and other supplies to Gaza’s 2 million people has sent prices soaring and humanitarian groups into overdrive trying to distribute dwindling stocks to the most vulnerable. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective on the humanitarian crisis, and the h...
In his first joint session to a visibly divided Congress, US President Donald Trump on Tuesday flaunted his second administration's accomplishments and derided his opponents, while reiterating his promises to restore the US economy, achieve peace in Ukraine, and reshape the federal government....
France 24 correspondent Fraser Jackson reports from Washington, DC, where US President Donald Trump delivered his first speech to the US Congress since returning to power, drawing near constant cheer from Republicans and disapproval from Democrats as he flaunted his administration's actions and dec...
The use of rape as a weapon of war has once again been uncovered in the midst of a major conflict. Investigators for the UN children's agency UNICEF say hundreds of little girls and boys, some not even a year old and more than a dozen under the age of five, have been sexually abused by armed men in...
