NATO scrambled fighter jets overnight to shoot down a drone over Lithuania after the latest incursion on the alliance's eastern flank.In a separate incident, Denmark said a Russian warship fired two emergency flares at a Danish helicopter in the Baltic Sea, adding that the Russian ambassador had been summoned over the "reckless action". Follow our liveblog ...

Carys Garland is pleased to welcome Dr. Andrew Smith, Historian of Modern France and Lecturer in Liberal Arts at Queen Mary University of London. He argues that Marine Le Pen and the National Rallys commanding position in early presidential polling should not be regarded as an inevitable far-right victory. They are benefiting from familiarity, unity and ...

Industrial action was expected to reduce French electricity supply by up to 5 gigawatts on Tuesdayas energy sector unions stage a 24-hour strike in protest over calls to curb employee benefits such as access to cheaper power.

Eve Irvine is pleasedto welcomeHlne Duguy, Senior Environmental Lawyer at ClientEarth.PFAS pollution is widespread, these highly persistent chemicals have been detected in water and soil, food and consumer products, and even the human body. The risks are increasingly well documented, alternatives now exist for many uses, and there is an extensive regulatory ...

Africas richest man Aliko Dangote on Monday launched an IPO for his $19 billion Nigerian oil refinery, seeking $1.6 billion from retail investors across the continent. The offering values Africas largest refinery at about $49 billion and has drawn both strong investor interest and concerns over its high valuation.

NATO scrambled fighter jets overnight to shoot down a drone over Lithuania after the latest incursion on the alliance's eastern flank.Military drones straying into NATO airspace have raised growing concerns thatRussia's war in Ukraine could spill over the alliance's borders.

NATO fighter jets shot down a drone over Lithuania, the Baltic state's president said Tuesday, in the latest security incident on the alliance's eastern flank during Russia's war with Ukraine.

With two weeks to go before voting closes for the Ballon dOr, the leading contenders are campaigning.

A series of attacks carried out by Yemen's Houthis using ballistic missiles and drones wounded 13 civilians in southern Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. Meanwhile the US Defence Department's inspector general revealed that the United States is facing a shortfall in ammunition as a result of its costly war in Iran. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

Africas richest man Aliko Dangote on Monday launched an IPO for his $19 billion Nigerian oil refinery, seeking $1.6 billion from retail investors across the continent. The offering values Africas largest refinery at about $49 billion and has drawn both strong investor interest and concerns over its high valuation.

American rapper Macklemore announced on Monday that he was dropped from Ed Sheerans US stadium tour after saying "Free Palestine" during a September 4 concert in New Jersey. The Grammy winners removal follows pressure from venue owners, including New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, over his criticism of Israels actions in Gaza.

Turkish police on Sunday swooped on gay bars and the homes of LGBTQ activists, arresting at least 60 people in raids authorities said were aimed at boosting traditional family values, officials and activists said. Turkey's LGBTQ community has frequently been targeted by the government, with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan lashing it as a "deviant movement" ...

A video claiming to show Houthi rebels ambushing Saudi-backed mercenaries has racked up major views on X. But theFRANCE 24 Observersfound itis actually footage of 2024 Houthi military drills. The clip was edited with football commentary and blurred flags, which originally show Israel, the UK and US, not Saudi Arabia. Other viral videos falsely linked to ...

Israeli rights group B'Tselem said Monday that Israeli actions in the occupied West Bank form part of a greater project designed to make it impossible for Palestinians to exist together as a people. In a report titled "The Elimination Project", the group alleged five connected Israeli tactics and policies in the West Bank: "violence, ethnic cleansing, ...

Hollywood designer Bob Mackie, known for making stars such as Cher and Elton John sparkle, died on Monday at 87, according to a post on his official Instagram account. His career spanned five decades and included designing a Barbie doll clothes collection. FRANCE 24's Camille Knight has more.

The US Space Force has confirmed for the first time that Washington has weapons deployed in orbit, as the United States, China and Russia expand military capabilities in space. The disclosure highlights a growing focus on controlling the space domain and protecting satellites vital to military communications, surveillance and navigation.

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote launched the biggest-ever share sale on the African continent, listing 4.1 billion shares in his Lagos refinery on the stock exchange. He framed it as a "people's IPO" to give all Nigerians a chance to share the plant's wealth potentials. Trading is expected to start in November. Meanwhile, global oil prices continued to ...

In tonight's edition,Nigeria's Dangote refinery opens itself to public ownership with plans to raise 1.6 billion dollars from retail investors across the continent. Also,President Felix Tshisekedi calls on the National Service to clean up the streets of Kinshasa. Andwith a month and a half to go until the Youth Olympic Games begin, the Olympic flame begins ...

Turkish police fired tear gas at pro-LGBTQ demonstrators in the western city of Izmir on Monday, as activists protested a nationwide crackdown that saw dozens arrested over the weekend in a campaign authorities described as defending traditional family values.

Yemen's Houthis launched a fresh barrage of missile and drone attacks on Saudi military targets on Monday, as Iran denied any involvement in the country's revived civil war. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Dr H. A. Hellyer, Senior Fellow in Geopolitics, International Security, and Middle East Studies at the Royal United Services Institute, says that ...

Talk about doomsday scrolling. In the past week, our timelines have been alight with dark predictions of our imminent demise, including the one by a Silicon Valley engineer who puts a number on the chances of artificial intelligence wiping out humanity. Better than 10-percent. Triggering the wave of panic, the recent breach of the machine-learning ...

Twelve European countries on Monday called for the European Union to step up its presence in the Arctic, as melting ice opens new maritime routes while growing tensions with Russia and the United States increasingly put the region in the geopolitical spotlight.

Anew Ipsos survey reveals a country gripped by pessimism,with soaring prices the top worry for French voters ahead of the April 2027 presidential election.Candidates fromfar-right leaderMarine Le Pen, tothe far-left'sJean-Luc Mlenchon are racing to makethecost of living the defining issue of their campaigns.

The AI boom that has powered markets and unleashed a flood of investment is showing signs of strain. Calls to slow the development of powerful models fuel doubts over whether the sector's promised profits can justify its staggering costs.

The US-Israel war on Iran has shaken global energy markets and coal is no exception.Countries around the world are turning to the highly polluting source of power in a bid to avoid shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. According to the International Energy Agency, global coal demand is forecast to rise by 1.2% this year to a record 8.94 billion ...