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Ethiopia and Eritrea break diplomatic ties over conflict

In tonight's edition: Ethiopia and Eritrea break diplomatic ties, accusing each other of stoking internal conflicts. Also, Nigeria rolls out a digital postcode system for every building. Plus we speak to one of the co-founders of the Rural Women's Assembly as it is recognised for its work challenging power systems.

France 24 · Oct 1

UK police arrest dual UK-Iranian national over Fairford air base incident

British police on Thursday arrested a British-Iranian dual national in connection with the security incident at the Fairford airbase Wednesday. Five other men initially arrested over the incidence were later released without charge on bail.

France 24 · Oct 1

France’s purchasing power crisis: Navigating the pinch

With looming elections and a draft budget that aims to address a €305.7bn financing requirement, French households are increasingly in the red. Will wages ever manage to outpace energy inflation?

France 24 · Oct 1

From Billie Eilish to Cardi B: Hassan Hajjaj on the stars who stepped into his colourful world

Moroccan-British artist and photographer Hassan Hajjaj has photographed some of the biggest names in music and pop culture – from Madonna, Billie Eilish and Alicia Keys to Cardi B and Lee "Scratch" Perry. Now, 40 of his vibrant "Rock Stars" are on show at Paris's Philharmonie. Hajjaj tells us how…

France 24 · Oct 1

The hunting lobby: Behind France's rural power

After football and fishing, France's third-favourite pastime is hunting. The ancestral activity is popular but also divisive, with passions running high between those who defend hunting traditions and a growing number of animal rights activists. Though it's become statistically safer, a majority of French people say they don’t feel secure…

France 24 · Oct 1

US continues to be 'a very significant partner', UN peacekeeping chief says

In an interview with FRANCE 24, UN peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix said the US continues to be "a very significant partner", despite owing $3 billion to peacekeeping. With the UN forced to cut about 25 percent of its capacity, Lacroix defended missions that cost just 0.2 percent of global military…

France 24 · Oct 1

Israel's Netanyahu says co-pilot tried to crash Tel Aviv-bound plane

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, October 1: A FlyDubai flight was diverted to Saudi Arabia after the pilot was stabbed by his co-pilot in what the Israeli media are calling a terror attack. The co-pilot was detained by off-duty pilots on board and passengers before making a safe landing in Saudi…

France 24 · Oct 1

French PM presents belt-tightening 2027 budget, including frozen wages and new taxes

French Prime ​Minister ‌Sébastien Lecornu ⁠on Thursday presented a belt-tightening government budget for 2027, with savings predicted to come from freezing wages in the public sector and all but the lowest ‌pensions. A series of targeted tax measures were also predicted, though the country's independent fiscal watchdog said the plans…

France 24 · Oct 1

Indian pilot hailed as 'hero' after being allegedly stabbed by co-pilot on Israel-bound flight

Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot whose co-pilot allegedly stabbed him during the Israel-bound flight, was hailed as a "hero" by his friends and neighbours in Dubai Thursday. The Indian embassy in the United Arab Emirates said that he was "in good health".

France 24 · Oct 1

FlyDubai cockpit incident turns focus to crew-related hijackings

The pilot of the FlyDubai flight is suspected of having stabbed his copilot midflight in an apparent attempt to crash the plane. The incident has turned focus to similar incidents in the past, where deliberate crashes or near crashes have been instigated by on or off-duty crew.

France 24 · Oct 1