US special envoy Witkoff to visit Gaza to assess humanitarian crisis

The questionable experts with the Global Fact-Checking Network, Russia's verification organisation

Russian organisation the Global Fact-Checking Network (GFCN), which was launched in April 2025, claims to fight disinformation. But a number of the 60-odd members of the network regularly share disinformation online. We take a look....

Trump orders nuclear submarines moved near Russia after 'provocative' comments

Trump orders nuclear submarines moved near Russia after 'provocative' comments

US President Donald Trump on Friday announced that he had ordered two nuclear submarines to deploy near Russia, responding to what he called "foolish and inflammatory" threats from former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev....

Trump’s envoy visits an aid distribution center in the war-ravaged Gaza Strip

The special envoy of U.S. President Donald Trump visited an aid distribution center in the war-ravaged Gaza Strip on Friday morning, as pressure mounts on Israel over the rising death toll in the famine-stricken Palestinian territory. Shrouq Al-Aila, journalist in Gaza City, has more....

War in Ukraine : Ukraine President Zelensky urges 'regime change' in Russia

Vasily Astrov, economist at wiiw and country expert for Russia and other CIS countries, is our guest....

War in Ukraine: Death toll in Kyiv rises to 31 after russian strikes

Ukraine on Friday observed a day of mourning following one of the deadliest Russian attacks on the capital Kyiv since the 2022 full-scale invasion. At least 31 people, including five children, were killed in Thursday's bombardment. US President Donald Trump, who gave Russia a "10 or 12" deadline th...

US tariffs on India: A changing tide in their partnership?

After weeks of negotiations, Donald Trump said the US will impose a 25% tariff on goods imported from India from Friday onwards, threatening an additional "penalty" owing to India's continued reliance on Russian oil for its energy needs. What does this mean for their relationship? FRANCE 24's Bus...

EA Previews new video game Battlefield 6 in Paris : A Fantasy of War ?

EA unveiled an early look at Battlefield 6 during a closed event in Paris, stirring both excitement and controversy....

War in Ukraine : At least 31 killed in latest Russian strikes on Kyiv

After bombings in Kyiv on Thursday that left at least 31 dead and over 150 injured, the city is observing a day of mourning on Friday. The Russian attack was described as “disgusting” by Donald Trump. During the night from Thursday to Friday, the town of Vesselianka, in the Zaporizhzhia region,...

Kyiv observes day of mourning after massive Russian strikes, Trump slams ‘disgusting’ attack

Ukraine on Friday observed a day of mourning following one of the deadliest Russian attacks on the capital Kyiv since the 2022 full-scale invasion. At least 31 people, including five children, were killed in Thursday's bombardment. US President Donald Trump, who gave Russia a "10 or 12" deadline t...

Russia's Roscosmos, NASA agree to extend ISS operations until 2028

The head of Russia’s Roscosmos said Thursday he agreed with NASA to extend International Space Station (ISS) operations until 2028. The deal, struck during US talks, preserves one of the last areas of cooperation amid strained ties over Ukraine....

Trump's envoy meets Netanyahu for Gaza aid, ceasefire push

US special envoy Steve Witkoff met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on July 31 in a bid to salvage Gaza truce talks and tackle a humanitarian crisis in the enclave, where a global hunger monitor has warned that famine is unfolding....

Trump envoy Witkoff, US Ambassador Huckabee to inspect Gaza food distribution

US special envoy Steve Witkoff  and ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee will enter Gaza on Friday to inspect aid distrubution and meet with residents of the war-wracked territory....

Zelensky, moving to defuse crisis, restores power of anti-graft agencies

President Volodymyr Zelensky restored the independence of Ukraine's two main anti-corruption agencies on July 31, moving to defuse a political crisis that has shaken faith in his wartime leadership and worried Western partners....

Russia, Syria to deepen ties, review longstanding Assad-era agreements

Russia and Syria signaled Thursday they would bolster ties and review agreements made under the previous pro-Moscow government of ex-president Bashar al-Assad amid uncertainty over the future of two Russian military bases in the country. Russia's top diplomat met with his Syrian counterpart in Mos...

Trump ups the ante in India trade talks with 25% tariff threat

In a bid to extract concessions from New Delhi in months-long trade talks, Donald Trump announced that he will impose 25 percent tariffs on Indian exports to the US starting August 1. He also threatened to penalise India for its purchases of Russian oil. In this segment, we explain what the US hope...

Russian air strikes pound Kyiv, 6-year-old boy among dead, Zelensky says

Russia launched missile and drone attacks on Kyiv on July 31, killing at least six people including a six-year-old boy and his mother, and wounding at least 82 others, Ukrainian officials said. President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia launched more than 300 drones and eight missiles and hit residen...

Beijing official admits ‘gaps’ in readiness after deadly floods ravage northern China

After heavy rains killed more than 30 people and forced more than 80,000 residents around the Beijing area to evacuate, a senior city official on Thursday admitted there had been “gaps” in preparatory plans, including advance warnings for extreme weather-related crises....

Trump announces 25% tariff on India and unspecified penalties for buying Russian oil

The United States will impose a 25% tariff on goods from India, plus an additional import tax because of India’s purchasing of Russian oil, President Donald Trump said on July 30. France 24's Navodita Kumari tells us more....

Ukraine's parliament to consider restoring power of anti-graft agencies

Ukrainian lawmakers on July 31 are expected to consider a bill restoring the independence of the country's two main anti-corruption agencies, aiming to defuse a political crisis that has shaken faith in President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's wartime leadership. Thousands of protesters rallied in Kyiv and...

Russia hits Kyiv with missile and drone attack, killing 6 and injuring 52

Russia attacked Ukraine's capital with missiles and drones overnight on July 31, killing at least six people including a 6-year-old boy, Ukrainian authorities said. France 24's Emmanuelle Chaze tells us more....

'Showcase killings': Zelensky slams Russia’s latest deadly strikes on Kyiv

Russia launched major missile and drone attacks overnight from Wednesday that targeted Ukraine's Kyiv, Dnipro, Poltava, Sumy, and Mykolaiv regions, Ukrainian authorities said, with at least six people killed and and 52 wounded in Kyiv. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday condemned Ru...

Millions of evacuees return home as tsunami warnings lifted across Pacific

After an 8.8-magnitude earthquake off the eastern Russian coast sparked tsunami warnings throughout the Pacific, millions of evacuees were allowed to return home on Wednesday, with only one total death resulting from Tuesday's initial shock....

Canada will recognise Palestinian state at UN General Assembly, says Carney

Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Wednesday Canada will recognise the State of Palestine at September's UN General Assembly in support of achieving a two-state solution, as Tel Aviv's conduct throughout its war in Gaza continues to push its allies, including France and Britain, to break with Israe...

Trump imposes 25% tariff, 'penalty' on India over Russia ties

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday hit India with a 25 percent tariff on its imports, as well as a flurry of other duty hikes and an undefined "penalty" for its dealings with Russia, as the US ramps up its efforts to force an end to Moscow's war on Ukraine....

Trump's abrupt reversal on climate policy a 'dreadful blow' to the battle against global warming

Under Donald Trump, the US has abruptly reversed course on climate policy, withdrawing from the Paris Agreement and rolling back key environmental regulations. This dramatic shift has weakened global climate cooperation and empowered polluting nations and the fossil fuel industry. Clean energy prog...

Ukraine will 'fix' controversial anti-graft law, FM says on eve of vote

Ukraine's government will "fix" anti-graft legislation that ignited rare mass protests in the war-ravaged country after critics accused President Volodymyr Zelensky of trying to meddle with corruption probes against senior government officials, Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga said Wednesday. Parliam...

Tsunami alerts due to Russian quake downgraded in several nations

A powerful magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on July 30, 2025, triggering tsunami warnings across the Pacific rim—including Japan, Hawaii, Alaska, and several Central and South American countries. While initial alerts led to evacuations, many were later downgr...

Exclusive: GHF ‘complicit in war crimes’ in Gaza, says former aid contractor

Anthony Aguilar, a retired US army soldier, worked as a security subcontractor for the Israeli and US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) tasked with delivering aid to the besieged Palestinian enclave. In this exclusive testimony, Aguilar reveals untold and harrowing details about the GHF aid...

Gaza faces famine as Israeli bombings continue

Israel continued its bombing campaign over Gaza on Wednesday, with explosions illuminating the skyline. Humanitarian agencies and the UN have issued urgent warnings about the worsening conditions in the Strip, cautioning on Tuesday that Gaza is sliding into famine. Deaths due to malnutrition and st...