Handshake to meltdown: Tensions boil over between Trump, Zelensky at White House

🔴Live: Trump cuts short talks with Ukraine’s Zelensky after Oval Office shouting match

BBC faces criticism over Gaza documentary

Britain's BBC has come under fire over its documentary "Gaza: How to survive a warzone". The film is significant for two reasons: it is a gripping story inside the war-ravaged Palestinian enclave, where Israel does not allow foreign press to report, and it gives Gazan children a voice. The film fol...

Donald Trump Jr. is heard praising Russia in AI-generated audio clip

A fabricated audio clip is going viral on social media, in which Donald Trump Jr. allegedly voices his support for Russia on his "Triggered with Don Jr." podcast. In the clip, US President Donald Trump's son appears to say that "the US should have sent weapons to Russia, not Ukraine". We debunk th...

US-Ukraine minerals deal outlines plans for joint-fund, but vague on 'security guarantees'

The latest draft of US-Ukraine minerals deal is a revised agreement that would see the two countries create a joint fund to invest revenue from Ukraine's mineral resources, but stops short of offering Ukraine outright security guarantees."The words 'security guarantee' are in there, but in a very v...

'The love child of Mick Hucknall and Crazy Frog': Meet Lumo, Eurovision's new mascot

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, February 28: The British papers react to Prime Minister Keir Starmer's trip to Washington to meet US President Donald Trump. Also, The Times have an interview with a Ukrainian boy who has managed to track down his father's killer. Plus, pro-Russia politicians in Ukraine hav...

Two French physicists sentenced to jail for Russian consulate attack in Marseille

Two French physicists were on Thursday sentenced to eight months in jail for throwing homemade explosive devices at the Russian consulate in Marseille. The scientists, who work at France's state research agency, said they aimed to "draw attention to the state of the world" with the attack....

N. Korea showcases 'counterattack' abilities with new missile tests

North Korea said on Friday it had tested strategic cruise missiles to warn its enemies of its "counterattack" capabilities and readiness of its nuclear might. The test-launch came as neighbouring South Korea prepares for its "Freedom Shield" military exercises with the US next month....

Starmer says Ukraine truce 'can't be peace that rewards the aggressor'

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned Thursday that a deal on Ukraine cannot reward the "aggressor," as he met US President Donald Trump who has reached out to Russia. FRANCE 24's Fraser Jackson reports from Washington....

Israeli army admits ‘complete failure’ to prevent October 7 attacks

The Israeli Defense Forces on Thursday acknowledged Hamas's October 7 attacks as one of its "greatest failures" following an internal investigation. The surprise assault on Israel that left hundreds dead, saw hundreds taken hostage and sparked an all-out war on Gaza came after the army miscalculate...

🔴 Ukraine truce 'can't be a peace that rewards the aggressor', Starmer says in Washington

Starmer's turn: What can old allies do to convince Trump on Ukraine?

Whispering in Donald Trump's ear is no easy task: just ask Emmanuel Macron. Despite Monday's "broshakes", flattery and mild reproaches, the US still sided with Russia and North Korea on Ukraine at the UN. Maybe one meeting wasn’t enough. Now it's Keir Starmer's turn, and his job might be even to...

EU hits back hard at Trump’s claim that bloc 'screws' the US

The European Union hit back on Thursday at accusations by President Donald Trump that the bloc was formed to “screw” the US, warning that it would retaliate if Washington levies 25 percent duties against the bloc. Since taking over the White House, Trump has repeatedly threatened long-time alli...

UK’s Starmer to meet with Trump as European leaders push for Ukraine support

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to meet US President Donald Trump Thursday amid growing concern in Europe over waning US support for Kyiv. Starmer’s trip comes a day before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to the White House, during which he is expected to close a miner...

British PM Starmer to discuss Ukraine war with Donald Trump

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Washington on Wednesday, where he will meet US President Joe Biden to discuss Ukraine's war. Britain's Prime Minister has pledged to raise UK defense spending to 2.5% of gross domestic product by 2027, saying Europe is in a new era of insecurity that requir...

French PM threatens to review migration pact with Algeria in deportations spat

French Prime Minister François Bayrou warned on Wednesday that Paris would review a 1968 migration pact with Algiers if the former French colony refused to take back deportees. Bayrou’s threat comes after a deadly weekend knife attack in the city of Mulhouse by an Algerian national whom France h...

UK Prime Minister Starmer to meet US President Trump at the White House

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will meet Donald Trump on Thursday to plead for a US backstop to any Ukraine ceasefire, insisting it would be the only way to stop Russia's Vladimir Putin from invading again. France24 Correspondent Dave Keating in Brussels tells us more....

Live: Annexed Ukrainian territory is 'non-negotiable', says Kremlin

Russia on Thursday ruled out any negotiation over the status of five Ukrainian regions it claims to have annexed despite not fully controlling four of them. "The territories which have become subjects of the Russian Federation, which are inscribed in our country's constitution, are an inseparable p...

Trump says Ukraine can ‘forget about’ joining NATO

President Donald Trump says Ukraine “could forget about” joining the NATO military alliance as he prepares to host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House on Friday. FRANCE 24's Fraser Jackson reports from Washington....

Trump shocks with AI-generated video of 'what's next' for Gaza

US President Donald Trump's most recent post on his Truth Social and Instagram accounts has drawn outrage, this time even from his supporters. The AI-generated video shows a reimagined "Trump Gaza" where we see the war-ravaged Palestinian enclave transformed into a lavish seaside-style resort, comp...

For military staff across Europe, wargaming is all the rage

Once dismissed as frivolous, wargames have emerged as crucial strategic tools amid rising global tensions. A recent simulation at Paris's École Militaire, where 500 participants played out high-intensity conflict scenarios, reflects a growing international trend toward gamified military prepared...

Nothing in current deal points to security guarantees or continued US military support: analyst

President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to meet Donald Trump on Friday to finalize a deal on US access to Ukraine's mineral wealth, hoping to win guarantees of future American support. FRANCE 24's Yinka Oyetade speaks to Mark Temnycky, non-resident fellow at the Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center. He sa...

Romania launches criminal probe into far-right, pro-Moscow presidential candidate Georgescu

Romanian prosecutors opened a criminal probe Wednesday into far-right populist Calin Georgescu, whose surprise first-round win in December presidential elections prompted authorities to take the unprecedented move of annulling the vote after Romanian security services accused Russia of "aggressive"...

What we know so far about the US-Ukraine minerals deal

Kyiv and Washington have reportedly agreed a deal that would allow the United States to access Ukraine's mineral resources – although it does not yet detail the security guarantees sought by Kyiv. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected in Washington on Friday to finalise the agreemen...

What we know so far about the US-Ukraine minerals deal

Kyiv and Washington have reportedly agreed a deal that would allow the United States to access Ukraine's mineral resources – although it does not detail the security guarantees sought by Kyiv. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected in Washington on Friday to finalise the agreement. ...

The US-Ukraine mineral deal: A look at rare earths, their use and purposes

As Washington and Kyiv seek to finalise a deal on exploiting Ukraine's mineral resources, FRANCE 24 takes a look at rare earth metals and why they are important. Used in a wide range of electronics, including aircraft and military applications like missiles and radar systems, China currently accou...

'We don't intend to stay' in Gaza, Israeli FM Sa'ar says

With the first phase of the ceasefire that paused 15 months of war between Israel and Hamas set to end on March 1, FRANCE 24 spoke to Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar. The second phase entails in theory the full withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza but what comes next remains unclear. "We do...

A closer look at Ukraine's mineral wealth as deal with US takes shape

As Ukraine and the US reportedly reach an agreement on a joint exploitation of Ukraine's critical minerals, FRANCE 24 takes a closer look at exactly which minerals can be found in Ukraine and why they are so crucial to the US economy. However, a number of obstacles will make it difficult for the US...

Two French researchers admit carrying out attack on Russian consulate in Marseille

Two French nationals who threw explosive devices at the Russian consulate in Marseille are employed by the National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS), the public prosecutor’s office told AFP late Tuesday. One is an engineer and the other a chemist. They have admitted carrying out the attack....

US-Ukraine deal on minerals set to be signed this week in Washington

The US and Ukraine have agreed on the terms of a draft minerals deal central to Kyiv's push to win Washington's support as President Donald Trump seeks to rapidly end the war with Russia, sources with knowledge of the matter have said....

US, Ukraine agree to minerals deal but no security promise for Kyiv

An agreement that would give the US access to Ukraine's rare earth minerals could be signed as early as Friday, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky set to travel to Washington to meet President Donald Trump, according to one Ukrainian official on Tuesday....