Arrest of South Sudan VP on 'unclear charges' stokes fears of reignited civil war

27/03/2025 02:43 France 24

Riek Machar, South Sudan's First Vice President and President Salva Kiir's enduring rival, was arrested on Wednesday on "unclear charges", marking a dramatic escalation to a weeks-long conflict that threatens a return to the civil war that killed hundreds of thousands.

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Global aid rushes to Myanmar following devastating earthquake

Following the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that hit Myanmar and Thailand, aid has been pledged by countries like China, India, South Korea, and the UK, but it remains insufficient. Even before the disaster, 15 million Burmese were suffering from famine due to ongoing civil war. While Myanmar's shadow N...

30/03/2025 09:20 France 24

Saudi kicks off worldwide Eid al-Fitr celebrations to mark end of Ramadan

Saudi Arabia on Sunday kicked off worldwide Eid al-Fitr celebrations to mark the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. UN chief Antonio Guterres wished the Muslim community happy holidays, but said he did so with a heavy heart because many Muslims “won't be able to celebrate Eid with their familie...

30/03/2025 07:33 France 24

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The death toll in the devastating earthquake that rattled Myanmar and neighbouring Thailand continued to rise on Sunday, with at least 17 dead having been accounted for in Bangkok, local authorities said. The United Nations, meanwhile, warned that a “severe shortage” of medical supplies is hamp...

30/03/2025 05:22 France 24

Ukraine’s Zelensky cautious on new mineral deal proposal from the US

The US sent Kyiv a new and 'entirely different' version of the draft minerals deal proposal on Friday, which would grant the US access to Ukrainian natural resources in exchange for further military support, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said. Ukraine has yet to accept the deal, which now...

29/03/2025 15:20 France 24

Coalition of the willing: European leaders gathered in Paris for Ukraine summit

Leaders from nearly 30 countries, along with NATO and EU chiefs, met in the French capital to discuss bolstering aid to Kyiv and deploying European troops to secure long-term peace. Andrew Smith, Lecturer in Liberal Arts at Queen Mary University of London, provides an overview of the event....

29/03/2025 13:37 France 24

Myanmar’s earthquake death toll jumps to over 1000

At least 1,000 people have died after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Mandalay in Myanmar, also affecting neighboring Thailand. It was the largest quake to hit Myanmar in over a century. The US Geological Survey has estimated that the death toll could exceed 10,000. Aid flights from countrie...

29/03/2025 10:16 France 24

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Kyiv has formally received a new minerals deal proposal from the US giving Washington access to Ukrainian natural resources in exchange for further military support. A planned deal on extracting strategically important minerals in Ukraine had been set to...

29/03/2025 09:41 France 24

Israel admits firing at ambulances and fire trucks during Gaza offensive

The Israeli army on Saturday admitted its troops had opened fire on “suspicious vehicles” in the Gaza Strip that turned out to be “ambulances and fire trucks” during an offensive launched earlier this month. Hamas has condemned the attack and accused Israel of committing a war crime....

29/03/2025 07:25 France 24

Putin calls for UN-run administration to oust Zelensky before peace talks can begin

Russian President Vladimir Putin called on Friday for a UN-run "transitional" administration to oust Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and organise new elections, after which, he said, Russia could "begin negotiations" on a peace agreement....

28/03/2025 21:14 France 24

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In a week that’s seen nightly demonstrations taking place in Turkey, the biggest unrest there in a decade. Mass street protests have taken place in the face of a heavy government crackdown, where large gatherings have been banned, social media has been limited, and almost two thousand people have...

28/03/2025 19:50 France 24

JD Vance criticizes Denmark's handling of Greenland during his visit

US Vice President JD Vance criticized Denmark during a visit to Greenland on Friday, saying it has not done a good job in keeping the semi-autonomous Danish territory and its people safe from incursions by China and Russia. ...

28/03/2025 19:15 France 24

Lebanon: the ceasefire 'appears to be still on' despite Israeli strikes

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned of strikes against any threats in Lebanon following Israel's first attack on southern Beirut since the November ceasefire with Hezbollah. FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky noted that the ceasefire 'appears to be still on' despite the escalation....

28/03/2025 17:08 France 24

Sudan’s army reclaims the capital Khartoum as RSF militia ‘loses steam’

The Sudanese army wrested back full control over Khartoum after nearly two years of civil war, capping a weeklong offensive against the paramilitary RSF. The capture of Khartoum marks a turning point in the conflict which clearly shows the RSF’s inability to manage their conquered territories, sa...

28/03/2025 16:01 France 24

Ukraine peace talks: Vladimir Putin is looking for 'a way of getting Zelensky out of the picture'

Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed temporary UN-led governance in Ukraine to enable elections and peace talks, questioning President Zelensky's legitimacy. Ukraine dismissed the idea, while a summit led by France discussed deploying troops to support a future peace deal. Here's FRANCE 24's P...

28/03/2025 15:34 France 24

Putin questions Zelensky’s legitimacy, calls for external governance of Ukraine

In the context of ceasefire discussions, Putin has questioned the legitimacy of President Zelensky’s leadership, suggesting that Ukraine could be placed under UN-sponsored external governance. He also highlighted Russia’s battlefield gains, calling for Zelensky’s removal and the complete defe...

28/03/2025 14:45 France 24

'We will fight until we win': Can Georgia escape Russia’s influence?

For weeks, thousands of Georgians have taken to the streets, demanding a future free from Moscow’s influence. But as the country stands at a crossroads, the divide widens between those who see Georgia’s future in the European Union and those who believe its best path lies in maintaining ties wi...

28/03/2025 14:40 France 24

'We will need a European special envoy for Ukraine': Finnish President Alexander Stubb

One of Ukraine's staunchest advocates in the EU and in NATO is Finland, which itself joined the Atlantic Alliance two years ago after decades of neutrality. We caught up with Finland’s President Alexander Stubb as he attended talks of the "coalition of the willing" hosted by French President Emma...

28/03/2025 13:55 France 24

France's foreign minister travels to China for talks on Ukraine and trade relations

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has begun a two-day visit to China during which he is to hold talks with his Chinese counterpart on the Ukraine and a longstanding trade dispute between China and Europe...

28/03/2025 12:55 France 24

South Sudan peace deal unravelling after vice president arrest

Riek Machar, South Sudan’s First Vice President, was placed under house arrest on March 26, 2025, alongside his wife, Interior Minister Angelina Teny, raising concerns about the future of the peace agreement that ended the civil war. The United Nations has warned that his detention could reignite...

28/03/2025 12:22 France 24

France's foreign minister is in China to discuss Ukraine and trade issues

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot began a two-day visit to China on Thursday and held talks with his Chinese counterpart on Ukraine and longstanding trade disputes between China and Europe. FRANCE 24’s Yena Lee has more from Beijing....

28/03/2025 10:19 France 24

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28/03/2025 09:59 France 24

Europe in combat mode? Paris summit redraws Ukraine plans without Washington

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28/03/2025 08:20 France 24

'Rejuvenate the relationship': France, China seek to 'reinstate some form of dialogue'

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28/03/2025 08:17 France 24

Live: Putin suggests 'transitional' Ukraine administration to reach war settlement

Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested on Friday that Ukraine be placed under a “transitional administration” under the UN, to allow for a “democratic” election, after which he would negotiate key peace accords with the new authorities. For its part, the US said governance in Ukraine is...

28/03/2025 07:53 France 24

France, China discuss trade dispute as French FM wraps Beijing trip

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot met with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Thursday to discuss longstanding trade disputes in a two-day visit that ends Friday. They agreed to strengthen bilateral ties in sectors like agriculture, nuclear energy and aviation as Barrot urged China to play...

28/03/2025 06:46 France 24

Ukraine's frontline artillery operators battle exhaustion as peace talks drag on

Despite diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine, the conflict is still in full swing on the ground. Limited ceasefire measures have barred both Russia and Ukraine from targeting energy infrastructure and aimed to stabilise navigation of Black Sea shipping routes. But fierce fighting rages on a...

28/03/2025 06:45 France 24

French-Israeli academic Eva Illouz denied top prize over ‘anti-Israel ideology’

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28/03/2025 06:07 France 24

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28/03/2025 04:57 France 24

Putin not surprised by Trump's Greenland bid due to longstanding US mineral interests

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28/03/2025 03:03 France 24

European leaders fall short of 'reassurance force' agreement

Ukraine's European allies showed unity on continuing sanctions on Russia as they met to discuss security measures for Ukraine on Thursday, but remained divided by the idea of sending French and UK troops to enforce any truce. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer nonetheless insisted Europe was "getting...

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