French prosecutors have searched the offices of Elon Musks social media platform X as part of an investigation into alleged offences, including spreading child sexual abuse images and deepfakes.

Netflix will livestream BTSs comeback concert to around 190 countries on March 21, marking one of the largest live K-pop events to date. The band, on hiatus since 2022 for mandatory military service, will release their new album ARIRANG on March 20 and perform a free concert in Seoul before starting a tour.

Forging a singular path as an independent filmmaker whose minimalist, bucolic style has impressed the critics at the Berlin and Cannes film festivals, Kelly Reichardt shows us another America:a land of wondering outsiders and protagonists plagued by doubts. For arts24, she discusses her latest film, "The Mastermind", a timely heist movie starring Josh ...

The cybercrime unit of the Paris prosecutor's office on Tuesday launched a search of the French offices of social media platform X. The raid was connected to an ongoing investigation launched in January 2025 over alleged algorithm manipulation and illicit data extraction that has since expanded to look into allegations of complicity in spreading child sex ...

Families everywhere are grappling with how best to manage digital devices and screen time, while more and more governments are looking at social media bans for teens. But in this edition we're taking a closer look at how best to support parents and kids with technology use that's both intentional and mindful. Digital Parenting Expert Dr Elizabeth Milovidov ...

Today in Paris, prosecutors are presenting their rquisitions in MarineLePens appeal trial over the European Parliament assistants case. The trial is complex and politically sensitive, as it could affect her eligibility to run in the 2027 presidential election. A final decision is not expected before this summer, leaving uncertainty over her political future ...

Bill and Hillary Clinton have agreed to testify in the Houses Jeffrey Epstein investigation, though terms arent finalized. Rep. James Comer continues to push for contempt charges while negotiating deposition dates, pausing the House Rules Committees consideration of the resolution, as detailed by FRANCE 24's Fraser Jackson from Washington.

Marius Borg Hoiby, 29, son of Norways Crown Princess Mette-Marit, stood trial on Tuesday facing 38 charges, including rape, domestic violence, assault, and drug possession, pleading not guilty to the most serious counts. The case has shaken and shocked the whole country.

Jack Lang is mentioned in the newly released Epstein files, revealing a long-standing acquaintance with Jeffrey Epstein, including visits to the Louvre together. The ex-French minister said he cut ties after learning Epstein was likely a sex offender, but the files show Lang maintained deep connections, including financial ones, and also implicate his ...

PRESS REVIEW Tuesday, February 3: The British and Norwegian papers examine the fallout from the latest release of the Epstein files, which are incriminating Labour peer Peter Mandelson and the crown princess of Norway. In Italy, anarchist protesters' clashes with police make front-page news. A new social media platform is raising eyebrows because it's for ...

The meteoric rise of Shein, one of the world's biggest fast-fashion retailers, has not been without controversy. For years, human rights groups have warned of labour law violations in its supplier factories. Our China correspondents Jan Camenzind Broomby and Eudeline Boishult investigate.

Elon Musk's rocket company SpaceX has acquired his artificial intelligence startup xAI in a deal that values the combined companies at $1.25 trillion. We take a closer look. Also in this edition: the US and India agree to a landmark trade deal, and precious metals rebound from a massive selloff.

China will ban hidden car door handles from January 1, 2027, citing safety concerns, phasing out the minimalist designs popularised by Tesla. The new rules require doors to have both interior and exterior mechanical releases and could influence global EV design as China asserts itself as a standards-setter. FRANCE 24's Jan Camenzind Broomby has more details ...

On January 1, Bulgaria officially joined the eurozone, becoming the 21stcountry to use the European single currency. Sofia's adoption of the euro brings hope of major economic benefits, but it also comes ata moment of deep political polarisation and mass anti-corruption protests, which culminated in the resignation of both the country's government and ...

Bill and Hillary Clinton will testify in a US House investigation surrounding deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a spokesman for the ex-president said, heading off a potential vote to hold the couple in contempt. The Epstein affair continues to cast a long shadow over Washington, entangling some of the most prominent names in US politics and ...

Russia carried out its largest drone and missile assault of the year on Ukraine, striking during a severe cold snap and leaving hundreds of thousands without heating. The attacks damaged critical infrastructure and a Soviet-era WWII monument, and came just one day before Ukrainian and Russian delegations were due to meet in Abu Dhabi for a new round of ...

Teenager Austin Appelbee swam four hours through the ocean to find help for his mother and two siblings after they were swept out to sea while kayaking.

One month after the reported US capture of President Nicols Maduro and first lady Cilia Flores, Venezuela and the United States have begun restoring diplomatic contacts after years of estrangement. Talks are focusing on energy, economic cooperation and political transition, alongside prisoner releases and a policy shift allowing private companies back into ...

Israel has reopened the Rafah border crossing into Gaza, but movement remains tightly restricted, with only a dozen people allowed to enter and a small number of wounded evacuated to Egypt. While the reopening is seen as a key step in the ceasefire process, far fewer people crossed than expected, leaving thousands of patients still waiting for urgent ...

Iran has signalled readiness to negotiate with the United States, with President Masoud Pezeshkian instructing his foreign minister to pursue talks despite recent tensions and unrest. The negotiations are expected to take place on Tuesday in Turkey, with the apparent backing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. FRANCE 24's Oliver Farry has the latest.

More than 1,100 buildings were left without power in Kyiv on Tuesday after Russia resumed its attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure after a brief period where Moscow stopped targeting energy facilities. A second round of trilateral peace talks between Ukraine, Russia and the US will take place in Abu Dhabi this week.

A Malaysian court on Tuesday acquitted 34-year-old French national Tom Flix on eight drug-related charges. The Veolia executive spent nearly two and a half years behind bars.

In the name of sustainability, organisers of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics are using a host of existing venues stretching between the Alpine ski resort of Cortina to the fashion capital of Milan in northern Lombardy. The Games open this Friday with a ceremony in Milan's San Siro stadium.

The 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics open on Friday as the Games return to their traditional heartland of the European Alps for the first time in 20 years, while organisers are praying skiing great Lindsey Vonn is fit to compete.