Forty years on, Richard Avedons iconic series In the American West" still resonates with the United States current political and social landscape. The New York photographers powerful portraits of working-class Americans challenge the myth of the cowboy in an idealised West. The full exhibition is now on view at the Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson in Paris, ...

Nicolas Sarkozy on Sunday became the second former French leader to be stripped of the Legion of Honour after Nazi collaborator Philippe Ptain. The decree follows Sarkozy's conviction for corruption and follows the rules of the order despite President Emmanuel Macron saying he was opposed to the move.

Explosions were heard throughout Tehran early Sunday after Israel responded to a fresh salvo of Iranian missiles with its own strikes, claiming to have hit Iran's Defence Ministry headquarters and sites linked to nuclear weapons development. Israeli emergency services reported eight people were killed and over 130 were injured in Iran's latest attack on ...

A gunman shot two Democratic state lawmakers in Minnesota early Saturday, killing one and her spouse and wounding the other, in what the state's Governor Tim Walz said were "politically motivated" attacks.

The inhabitants of Tehran have been wavering between fear, resignation and anger after unprecedented Israeli strikes on Iranian soil overnight Thursday into Friday and the ensuing hostilities that followed. The strikes targeted nuclear sites, top commanders of the Iranian regime and residential neighborhoods, killing at least 78 people.

Ukraine and Russia conducted another POW swap -- the fourth one in a week -- the warring sides said on Saturday, under agreements reached in Istanbul earlier this month.

Iran on Saturday morning fired a new salvo of missiles at Israel in response to unprecedented Israeli air strikes against military and nuclear sites on Iranian soil, raising fears of an escalation in the region. Follow our live coverage for the latest developments in the Middle East.

Iranand Israel targeted each other with airstrikes early on Saturday after Israel launched its biggest-ever offensive against its longtime foe in a bid to prevent it from developing a nuclear weapon.

Its been a week of escalating global tensions. Israel launched a series of targeted strikes on Irancode-named Rising Lionaimed at crippling Tehrans nuclear capabilities. Iran has vowed a swift response. In the United States, protests erupted in Los Angeles over immigration enforcement, as federal officers intensified roundups of undocumented migrantspart of ...

In tonight's edition,South African President Cyril Ramaphosablames climate change for 'catastrophic' floods, as the death toll climbs to 78. Also,Vivatech in Paris, a major technology event where business meets innovation. The 2025 edition brought back the AfricaTech Awards with a new set of exciting startups. AndLake Dembel, in central Ethiopia, is ...

In the early hours of June 13, the Israeli military launched Operation Rising Lion against Iran. In addition to striking Iran's nuclear sites and killing high-ranking Iranian officers, Israel also directly targeted ballistic missile sites. The FRANCE 24 Observers team analysed the initial images from this operation, which aims to cripple Iran's military ...

Just days before negotiators from the US and Iran were scheduled to meet in Oman for a sixth round of talks on Tehrans nuclear programme, Israel launched massive attacks targeting the Islamic Republics nuclear sites and senior military leadership. As the world waits to see what happens next, one question keeps returning why now?

WorldleadersurgedrestraintonFridayafterIsraeli strikes hit100 targetsin Iran including nuclear and military sites, killing senior figures in the country's Revolutionary Guards.

We speak to the president of NATO's Parliamentary Assembly, just hours after Israel launched major strikes on Iran's military and nuclear sites. Marcos Perestrello is a Portuguese politician and a former secretary of state for national defence in Portugal. He calls for "de-escalation" in the Middle East and more nuclear diplomacy, while also making the case ...

This week Valrie Fayolle and her team set up their cameras in Rabat, the discreet but radiant capital of Morocco. Writer and poet Tahar Ben Jelloun takes us on a tour of his paintings on display at the Mohammed VI Museum of Contemporary Art. We then go backstage to meet choreographer Salima Moumni. She explores dance as a universal language, promoting ...

The EU says science is the key to its future. But is it putting its money where its mouth is? Earlier this year, the French government agreed to cuts in the country's research budget and over the past year, science powerhouses such as Germany, Italy and the Netherlands have proposed or implemented cuts in their research sectors. Those working in ...

South Korea has suspended its propaganda broadcasts across the border to North Korea, following the election of new president Lee Jae-myung, who wants to improve relationships with Seoul's Communist neighbour. According to the South's military, Pyongyang has followed suit by switching off its loudspeakers near the Demilitarised Zone. It comes as a relief to ...

This week, we take you to Vivatech in Paris. The event bills itself as the biggest tech and startup event in Europe.The tech industry is the driving force for growth in the world economy, but Europe only represents a small share of it. Is Europe lagging behind in the race for artificial intelligence? Why are there no tech giants the size of Google or Apple ...

After 10 years with Manchester City, Belgian Kevin De Bruyne is moving south to Italy. He will continue to play in a sky-blue shirt, but now with SSC Napoli. Following an illustrious career in Manchester, the 33-year-old is embarking on a new chapter that will be watched closely.

A global oceans summit concludes Friday with nations taking major steps toward marine protection and vowing a showdown over deep-sea mining, but criticised for leaving fossil fuels off the agenda.

As artificial intelligence continues to transform societies worldwide, The 51 Percent asks what does its rapid development mean for women and girls. A surge of AI-powered systems has misogyny baked into their very core, placing women and girls at risk worldwide. We report on how men can now create perfect AI girlfriends. Also how a video, created by AI, was ...

The world's largest landlocked body of water, the Caspian Sea, is evaporating at an alarming pace. Since the 1990s, its level has fallen by more than 3 metres. With ports drying up, fishing in decline and the economy in turmoil, Kazakhstan is bearing the brunt of the consequences. Like the Aral Sea before it, the Caspian could dry up almost completely if no ...

Nicknamed the "Black Wagners", hundreds of African men have been recruited by the Russian army to fight against Ukraine. Lured by promises of high wages, jobs or even Russian passports, some have voluntarily opted to join Russian President Vladimir Putin's army. But for others, things are far more complicated: dozens have been manipulated and forcibly ...

Volunteer rescuers and the sole survivor of a London-bound passenger jet that crashed in a residential neighbourhood in Ahmedabad, India on Thursday recount the scenes of devastation following the fiery explosion that left 265 people dead. All but one aboard the flight was killed while at least 24 others died on the ground. We saw bodies ...