The French city of Marseille struggles to battle drug crime

Ex-CIA chief Petraeus: ‘Real opportunity to help Ukraine and crush Russia’s war economy’

In an exclusive interview with FRANCE 24, former CIA director David Petraeus said Russia’s finances are in a far more dire state than many realise, arguing that there is now “a real opportunity” for the United States and other NATO countries to strengthen Ukraine’s defences and “crush the...

Mysterious plane carrying Gaza refugees lands in South Africa

South Africa's intelligence services are investigating who was behind a chartered plane that landed in Johannesburg with more than 150 Palestinians from war-ravaged Gaza who did not have proper travel documents and were held onboard on the tarmac for around 12 hours as a result, the country's presi...

Brother of French anti-drugs activist murdered

A gunman on a motorbike has shot dead the 20-year-old brother of a prominent anti-drug activist in Marseille in a possible warning over his campaigning, a French prosecutor said Friday. Story by Charlotte Hughes, Eliza Herbert, and France 2....

DR Congo and M23 rebel group sign a framework agreement for a peace deal in Qatar

The Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 rebel group signed a fresh framework for peace in Qatar Saturday after multiple rounds of direct talks between the warring sides. The Rwanda-backed paramilitary group seized two major cities in DR Congo's east earlier this year....

Emily Thornberry: In a world of disinformation, the BBC remains a 'source of truth and reliability'

In a wide-ranging interview with Gavin Lee, British MP and Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Emily Thornberry offers a candid and reflective discussion that spans the complexities of global diplomacy, foreign policy, and the stark challenges of real governance. We explore raging conflicts in Gaza, Uk...

Fighting climate change with imaginative methods in East-Timor

As countries gather in Brazil for the COP 30 climate change conference, FRANCE 24 travels to East Timor, where global warming is wreaking havoc on the fishing industry. The isolated island nation and its 1.4 million people face coastal erosion, rising sea levels and dwindling marine resources. In r...

UN rights council orders probe of atrocities in Sudan's Al-Fasher

The UN Human Rights Council on Friday ordered investigators to probe alleged atrocities in Sudan's Al-Fasher and to seek to identify perpetrators so they can be brought to justice. The decision came at the end of a special session called to address the situation in Al-Fasher, amid mounting warnings...

'One's own room': Afghan women's current reality

At first, its soft cushions, luxurious rugs and fine china evoke the warm hospitality of an Afghan home. Yet as the immersive theatrical experience progresses, the audience feels the walls closing in, the sky outside darkens and the narrator's stories become increasingly bleak in tone. "One's own r...

South Africa to probe mystery of a plane that arrived with more than 150 Palestinians from Gaza

South Africa's intelligence services are investigating who was behind a chartered plane that landed in Johannesburg with more than 150 Palestinians from war-ravaged Gaza who did not have proper travel documents and were held onboard on the tarmac for around 12 hours as a result, the country's presi...

Trump says 'sort of' decided what to do with Venezuela as military tensions rise

Senior Trump administration officials have held three meetings at the White House this week to discuss options for possible military operations in Venezuela, officials said on Friday, amid a growing U.S. military presence in the Caribbean. President Donald Trump has deployed F-35 aircraft, warships...

World Cup Qualifying: Mbappé Out, 22 Players Available for France

France are set to wrap up their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign this Sunday in Azerbaijan. Already through after Thursday’s 4–0 win over Ukraine, Les Bleus will be without the injured Kylian Mbappé and Eduardo Camavinga. Manu Koné is suspended and has not been replaced in the squad....

Ukraine’s drone war is also being waged on the ground

Ukrainians and Russians alike are making massive use of aerial drones in their conflict. But from underground bunkers, the Ukrainians are also piloting terrestrial drones. Wheeled or tracked, these devices have become essential for logistical and rescue missions....

Targeting the family?: Brother of French anti-drugs activist shot dead in Marseille

A gunman on a motorbike on Thursday shot dead Mehdi Kessaci, the youngest brother of influential anti-drug campaigner Amine Kessaci in the southern French city of Marseille. The crime may have been a warning against Kessaci’s activism, a prosecutor said Friday....

'Russia is advancing towards multiple areas in the Donbas region'

The city of Pokrovsk, once a key logistics and cultural hub, now teeters on the brink of collapse. Through firsthand accounts, we see not only the brutal physical destruction of war but also the complete evisceration of the human condition. Ever since mid-2024, residents and Ukrainian officials hav...

Second brother of French anti-drugs activist murdered in Marseille

A gunman on a motorbike has shot dead the 20-year-old youngest brother of a prominent anti-drug activist in the southern French city of Marseille in a possible warning over his campaigning, a prosecutor said on Friday....

UN rights council orders probe of atrocities in Sudan's El-Fasher amid genocide warnings

The UN Human Rights Council on Friday ordered a probe into alleged atrocities in Sudan’s El-Fasher, acting amid stark warnings of crimes against humanity and genocide....

Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv kills 6 people and injures at least 35

Russia unleashed a major missile and drone barrage on Kyiv early Friday, killing six people, starting fires and scattering debris as the sound of explosions boomed across the city, Ukrainian authorities said. A pregnant woman was among at least 35 people injured....

Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine: 4 people dead in Kyiv

Douglas Herbert, France 24’s international affairs editor, gives us his analysis....

Celebrations in Japan as baseballer Shohei Ohtani wins second MVP in a row

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, November 14: Le Parisien interviews Jesse Hughes, the lead singer of Eagles of Death Metal, who performed at the Bataclan on the night of the Paris attacks. He talks about how that night changed his life forever. Also: Le Temps headlines on Italy's investigation into chill...

Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv kills 4 people, injures at least 34

Gulliver Gragg, our correspondant in Kyiv, has more....

Dark Friday: Stories from survivors of the Bataclan attack, 10 years on

On November 13, 2015, French journalist Daniel Psenny lived right next to the Bataclan concert hall. That night, as war came to his doorstep, he instinctively filmed the chaos with his mobile phone. Dozens of people were terrified, injured and panicking. When he realised what was happening and rush...

Macron to host Ukraine's Zelensky in Paris on November 17

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will be returning to Paris on November 17 for his ninth trip to France since Russia's full-scale invasion began in 2022, the office of French President Emmanuel Macron said Friday. ...

Russia unleashes massive combined attack on Kyiv: 1 dead and 15 injured

Gulliver Cragg, our correspondant in Kyiv, has more....

France clinch 2026 World Cup spot on anniversary of Paris attacks

America, here we come! France secured their place in the 2026 World Cup by beating Ukraine 4-0 at the Parc des Princes. Kylian Mbappé led the team with a brace, reaching a new milestone of 400 career goals. The match featured a tribute before kickoff to the victims of the November 13, 2015 attacks...

Explosions rock Kyiv as mayor reports ‘massive’ Russian strikes across the capital

Almost every district of Ukraine’s capital Kyiv came under a “massive” attack on Friday, Mayor Vitaly Klitschko said. The attack killed at least one person and wounded at least 15 more, according to emergency services. Russia fired missiles and drones at energy, rail and other critical infra...

Russia hammers Kyiv overnight with deadly missile and drone barrage

A massive barrage of Russian drones and missiles killed at least six people in Kyiv, Ukrainian officials said Friday, with Mayor Vitaly Klitschko saying that almost every district of the capital had been hit. Dozens of people were wounded in the attacks, including a child and a pregnant woman, acc...

France qualify for 2026 World Cup with win over Ukraine on anniversary of Paris attacks

France clinched a spot at the 2026 World Cup with a 4-0 win over Ukraine on Thursday as the country marked the 10th anniversary of the 2015 Paris attacks. Portugal were forced to wait after a 2-0 loss in Dublin, while Italy’s late goal in Moldova delayed Norway’s qualification....

France beats Ukraine to qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026

US federal employees go back to work after longest shutdown in history

Federal agencies have started reopening after the longest-ever US government shutdown but it's likely the lingering effects of it will be felt for months. Scotland says it plans to issue its own government bonds, nicknaming them "kilts". And a Russian humanoid robot falls flat on its face....

Merz asks Zelensky to 'ensure' fewer young Ukrainian men come to Germany

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Thursday told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that he needed to ensure that young Ukrainian men do not come to Germany in large numbers. Since Ukraine relaxed the rules prohibiting working aged men from leaving the country in August, the number of Ukrainia...