May Day rallies across the world brought workers out in force on Friday to protest rising energy prices caused by the US-Israeli war on Iran. Here's everything you need to know about the demonstrations taking place from Islamabad to Istanbul.

Amid geopolitical volatility and economic fragility, Franois Picard is pleased to welcome John Denton, Secretary General of the International Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Denton is warning that "the Strait of Hormuz is about much more than oil and gas": We are drifting toward a food security crisis of global proportions. While headlines fixate on oil and ...

Strasbourg lost 1-0 away to Rayo Vallecano in the first leg of their Conference League semi-final. Below their usual standard, the French side limited the damage to a single-goal deficit, keeping their hopes alive ahead of the return leg at the Stade de la Meinau next Thursday.

French residents are three to four times more likely to register unsafe levels of cadmium in their bodies than their European counterparts,ingesting dangerous amounts of thecarcinogenicmetal through the food they eat.Experts blame government inaction, farming practices and a historic reliance on North African phosphate-basedfertilisersthat is rooted in the ...

Brazils Congress on Thursday overrode a presidential veto to pass a bill reducing former PresidentJair Bolsonaros 27-year sentence for plotting a coup, dealing a blow to PresidentLuiz Incio Lula da Silva. The measure, set to face legal challenges, could cut his term by about 20 years.

FIFA said Thursday it will review its ticketing strategy for the 2030 World Cup after a backlash over soaring prices for the 2026 tournament in North America, as officials defended costs as a reflection of demand while acknowledging fan anger.

Jihadist fighters in Mali have called for a broad uprising against the countrys military rulers, escalating tensions as they move to tighten pressure on the capital, Bamako. The appeal comes days after coordinated attacks on junta positions and coincides with the start of a blockade on key roads into the city, raising fears of further instability in a ...

In tonight's programme, Mali pays tribute to Defence Minister Sadio Camara killed last weekend.Also, Sabastian Sawe gets a hero's welcome in Kenya after making history in the London Marathon. And the world gets a fresh look at Winnie Mandela in a new Netflix documentary.

A psychologist testified at the trial over Diego Maradonas death, saying the football legend had bipolar disorder, narcissistic personality traits and addiction issues on Thursday in Buenos Aires. The comments came during proceedings into alleged medical negligence following his 2020 death at age 60, as defendants continue to argue he died of natural causes.

Iran's new Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei on Thursday said the US had been defeated in its war against the Islamic Republic and that its only place in the Persian Gulf wasat the bottom of its waters". Khamenei's written message, which was read on state TV, was released to mark theannual national celebration of "Persian Gulf" day in Iran.

Min Aung Hlaing, Myanmar's junta chief-turned president, on Thursday ordered detained leader Aung San Suu Kyi to be moved to house arrest.Suu Kyi was sentenced to 33 years in jail after the 2021 coup. Her sentence was commuted to 27 years weeks after Min Aung Hlaing was voted president in an election dismissed as civilian window dressing by monitoring ...

Iran said on Thursday it would respond with "long and painful strikes" on U.S. positions if Washington renewed attacks, and also reasserted its control over the Strait of Hormuz, complicating U.S. plans for a coalition to reopen the waterway. FRANCE 24's Carys Garland reports.

Just another billionaires' battle of egos or does the 150-billion dollar lawsuit that pits Elon Musk against Sam Altman go to the heart of how artificial intelligence could determine the future of humanity? Well ask about the origin story of OpenAI, founded by some of Silicon Valleys leading luminaries as a non-profit organization that would put innovation ...

A vessel carrying grain that Ukraine says was stolen from areas occupied by Russia will not unload in Israel, Ukraine said on Thursday, after Kyiv requested Israel to seize the cargo. FRANCE 24's Caroline Baum reports.

Its the worlds largest sailing ship and its about to set sail from Saint-Nazaire, the town in Western France where it was built. The giant three-masted luxury vessel can accommodate 130 passengers, who will pay up to 200,000 for an exclusive week-long cruise. FRANCE 24's Emerald Maxwell reports.

Israel on Thursday said that dozens of activists intercepted by the Israeli military from a Gaza-bound aid flotilla in international waters off Crete would be taken to Greek shores where they would disembark. FRANCE 24's Carys Garland reports.

The international jury of the Venice Biennale resigned Thursday, just days before the worlds oldest and most important contemporary art fair opens. No reason was given, but the move came as Italy's government opposed Russia's participation. FRANCE 24's Seema Gupta reports from Rome.

Nadia Massih is pleased to welcome Ulf Laessing, Director of Regional Sahel Programme at the Konrad Adenauer Foundation. Mr Laessing offers a stark, ground-level assessment of Malis rapidly deteriorating security landscape, framing recent attacks within a broader crisis of governance, fragile alliances, and geopolitical repositioning. Speaking from his ...

After 16 years of illiberal governance under outgoing prime minister Viktor Orban, restoring the rule of law in Hungaryis not just a political transition but a full-on regime change, says Balint Magyar, a former Hungarian education minister and author of a study on Orban-era state capture. It will also mean bringing some of Orban's high-profile loyalists to ...

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday was heckled with shouts of "Jew harmer" during a visit to London's mostly Jewish Golders Green neighbourhood, where two men were stabbed in a knife attack. A series of attacks targeting Britain's Jewish community in recent days has led some to turn their anger on Starmer's government.

France is famous for its food, and its school lunches have long had a positive reputation. Now a new law is being debated that would not only give pupils good meals, but actually teach them in class how to eat better. We find out more with chef Olivier Chaput, who's known in France for his cooking classes for kids.

Migrants in Djibouti are making the long journey back home after failed attempts to cross the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait to reach Gulf countries, facing hunger, detention and life-threatening conditions. Driven by poverty and conflict in Ethiopia, thousands attempt this perilous route each year, with more than 900 deaths recorded in 2025, making it the deadliest ...

In Mali, rebels have called for Russian forces to withdraw, with the pullback from Kidal highlighting growing pressure despite Moscows claims of success and its habit of blaming external actors. For Jumo Ayandela, specialist in African politics and security at the New York University, this reflects a wider narrative battle increasingly questioning Russias ...

Gulf countries are quietly pressuring the United States and Iran to reach a deal as the conflict disrupts vital oil exports and takes a growing economic toll. Working behind the scenes, including through Pakistan, they are trying to revive negotiations despite tensions with Tehran as FRANCE 24s Hoda Abdel Hamid reports from Doha.