HISTORICAL FACTS: 35 | History Defined

Mbappé, Yamal, Dembélé, Kane: Ballon d'Or campaign is in full swing

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

France 24 · Sep 15

Saudi Arabia vows to hit back ‘firmly’ after Houthi attacks

Saudi Arabia vowed on Tuesday to respond "firmly" to attacks by Yemen's Houthis after the Iran-backed fighters wounded 13 people in the kingdom’s south following a series of drone and missile attacks. Tensions have escalated since the Houthis pushed their offensive in Yemen and began targeting Riyadh’s ships in the…

France 24 · Sep 15

🔴 Middle East live: Pentagon report says Iran war has led to munitions shortfall

The war with Iran has cost the United States around $38 billion as of August 1, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said Tuesday, estimating monthly expenses could rise by billions if the conflict wears on.

France 24 · Sep 15

Nigeria's Dangote refinery launches biggest African IPO

Africa’s 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 Africa’s largest refinery at about $49 billion and has drawn both strong investor interest and concerns over its high valuation.

France 24 · Sep 15

Zelensky says Ukraine ready to de-escalate if Russia halts strikes

Ukraine is ready to halt attacks on Russian energy infrastructure if Moscow does the same, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday, after US President Donald Trump announced an apparent agreement between the two sides. Kyiv also warned that intensifying Russian strikes on Ukraine’s rail network are worsening each week.

France 24 · Sep 14

Rapper Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran's US tour after pro-Palestinian remarks

American rapper Macklemore announced Monday that he was dropped from British singer Ed Sheeran’s US stadium tour after saying "Free Palestine" during a September 4 concert in New Jersey. The Grammy winner’s removal follows pressure from venue owners, including New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, over his criticism of Israel’s…

France 24 · Sep 14

US Space Force confirms weapons deployed in space for first time

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

France 24 · Sep 14

Yemen: Fact-checking videos claiming to show Houthi rebel attacks

A video claiming to show Houthi rebels ambushing Saudi-backed mercenaries has racked up major views on X. But the FRANCE 24 Observers found it is 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,…

France 24 · Sep 14

'The very existence of LGBTQI people is seen as obscene', Turkish activist says

Turkish police on Sunday swooped into 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 labelling…

France 24 · Sep 14

Nigeria's Dangote refinery kicks off blockbuster IPO

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…

France 24 · Sep 14