Violent protests erupt in Martinique over high cost of living with 14 injured French Caribbean island sees scenes of vehicles engulfed in flames and gutted buildings as officials impose curfew The Guardian - US · Sep 19, 2024
Hezbollah chief Nasrallah says Israel crossed ‘red lines’ by detonating electronic devices Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah on Thursday blamed Israel for the deadly attacks targeting the group’s electronic devices in Lebanon, calling them a “massacre” that crossed a “red line”. In his first speech since the attacks, Nasrallah vowed not to give up “the resistance”. Israeli jets carried out sonic booms over… France 24 · Sep 19, 2024
What we know about Lebanon’s exploding devices One day after hundreds of pagers widely used by Hezbollah simultaneously exploded in Lebanon, two-way radios used by the group detonated on Wednesday in what appeared to be a second wave of sophisticated, deadly attacks. The unprecedented series of explosions killed dozens of people, wounded more than 3,000, and deepened… France 24 · Sep 18, 2024
Mumbai's dabbawalas, a centuries-old food delivery service for Indian workers Food delivery services are now a $150 billion industry worldwide. The rise of user-friendly apps has led to these services becoming ubiquitous in many countries. But before Uber Eats or Deliveroo, there were dabbawalas. In the Indian city of Mumbai, they are familiar faces roaming the streets on foot or… France 24 · Sep 18, 2024
'We are getting close' to taking action against Hezbollah, Israeli ambassador to UN says FRANCE 24 spoke to Israel's new ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Danon. Earlier this Tuesday, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu made the safe return of residents to the north of Israel – which is facing near-daily attacks by Hezbollah from neighbouring Lebanon – an official war goal. "We are still… France 24 · Sep 17, 2024
Award-winning poet Theresa Lola on her new book 'Ceremony for the Nameless' An award-winning writer and poet has spoken to FRANCE 24 about her motto "Do it Afraid", as she prepares to launch her latest book of poems. British Nigerian poet Theresa Lola first became known six years ago when she was awarded the Brunel International African Poetry Prize, and the following… France 24 · Sep 17, 2024
The other D-Day: France's forgotten colonial troops and the Provence landings It's one of the untold stories of World War II: how France whitewashed its colonial troops during the liberation from Nazi rule. On August 15, 1944, experienced fighters who came from all corners of the French empire landed in southern France and won key battles to liberate the nation. But… France 24 · Sep 16, 2024
Iranian exile Marjane Jangjoo on her hopes for real change in Iran An Iranian woman who fled to France after taking in protests in Iran two years ago following the death of Mahsa Amini has spoken to FRANCE 24, saying her actions against the Iranian regime were worth it. Marjane Jangjoo escaped after 30 men came to her workplace to arrest her… France 24 · Sep 16, 2024
'More than a show, a big thank you': Paris stages lavish Olympic Games farewell Paris bids farewell to the 2024 Olympics with a grand parade on the Champs-Élysées on Saturday celebrating athletes and volunteers, followed by a concert featuring artists from this summer's ceremonies. Romain Pissenem, the creative mind behind the Paralympic closing ceremony, spoke to FRANCE 24 about the unifying spirit of the… France 24 · Sep 14, 2024
Ex-Palestinian FM expects no progress in Gaza war 'as long as Netanyahu is there' FRANCE 24 spoke to Nasser al-Qudwa, a former Palestinian foreign minister and nephew of the late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, about the war in Gaza, which is now in its 12th month. Qudwa said that Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and his government "doesn't give a damn about international law".… France 24 · Sep 12, 2024
Malian junta suspends TV5 Monde, citing 'lack of balance' in reporting Mali's ruling junta has imposed a three-month suspension on the French-language channel TV5 Monde, citing a lack of 'balance' in a news report. Radio France Internationale · Sep 11, 2024
US firm Cox Media accused of listening to private conversations to help push targeted ads In this Science segment we tell you about how new revelations by the investigative website 404 Media are set to affect the world of digital advertising. The American company Cox Media Group has privately admitted to developing an "active listening" software to eavesdrop on users' private conversations to better target… France 24 · Sep 11, 2024
The enduring legacy of 9/11: Looking back at the war on terror As the world remembers the tragic events of 9/11 exactly 23 years ago, an international security expert has told FRANCE 24 how they were a pivotal turning point for the United States. He says 9/11 changed George W. Bush's perspective on what his administration needed to do in the world.… France 24 · Sep 11, 2024
Trump, Harris clash on trade and tariff policies during debate During Tuesday's US presidential debate, Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump clashed over their plans on foreign trade. In this edition, we take a look at what both of them are advocating when it comes to applying import duties and countering China. Plus, FRANCE 24's Eliza Herbert… France 24 · Sep 11, 2024
France 24 · Sep 10, 2024 Photojournalist Hugh Kinsella Cunningham chronicles conflict and human survival in DR Congo An award-winning photojournalist joins France 24's Stuart Norval to share how he uses his art form as a way to advocate for the people he is bringing to life in his photos. Hugh Kinsella Cunningham’s images offer us an intimate view of the on-going brutal conflict in the Democratic Republic…
France 24 · Sep 8, 2024 Curtain is drawn on Paris Paralympics, ending French capital's Olympic summer The Paris 2024 Games came to a close just like they started, in the rain, but amid a festive atmosphere with an electro-party at the Stade de France on Sunday to conclude the Paralympics – and put an end to six weeks of thrilling sport in the French capital.
France 24 · Sep 7, 2024 French protesters rage at ‘stolen election’ as Macron picks conservative Barnier for PM Two months after snap parliamentary elections that threw France into political turmoil, tens of thousands of left-wing demonstrators rallied in central Paris on Saturday in protest at French President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to name conservative Michel Barnier as prime minister in what they termed a “power grab” and a “stolen…
France 24 · Sep 7, 2024 After years of civil war, South Sudan turns its focus to wildlife conservation The world’s youngest nation of South Sudan, which emerged after decades of civil war, is home to the world’s biggest conservation project twice the size of Portugal. The conflicts have had an unintended consequence: they delayed development, meaning few roads were built, keeping poachers out and allowing wildlife to flourish.…
France 24 · Sep 7, 2024 Italy's Meloni pledges unwavering support for Ukraine after Zelensky talks Italy's Giorgia Meloni said her country would not waver in its support for Kyiv after holding talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of a business forum on Saturday. Zelensky earlier rejected calls for a ceasefire voiced by Hungary's Kremlin-friendly Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who was also attending…
France 24 · Sep 2, 2024 Israeli ex-PM Olmert says Netanyahu ultimately to blame for death of hostages In an interview with FRANCE 24, former Israeli prime minister Ehud Olmert said Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu was ultimately to blame for the shocking death of six more hostages in Gaza over the weekend. Israel says the six hostages were "brutally murdered by Hamas terrorists", something the group denies. "They…
France 24 · Sep 2, 2024 ‘We’re not afraid’: French-Palestinian family fights for West Bank land seized by Israeli settlers A French-Palestinian family in the Makhrour valley in the West Bank has been campaigning for years against the expropriation of their land. Israeli settlers seized the land by force at the end of July amid a drastic acceleration of settlements in the Palestinian territory since the start of the war…
France 24 · Sep 2, 2024 Ukraine criticises Mongolia's failure to arrest Putin despite ICC warrant Ukraine on Monday criticised Mongolia over its failure to arrest visiting Russian leader Vladimir Putin despite an international warrant, saying the move dealt a "heavy blow to the International Criminal Court". Earlier, Ukraine said Russian forces launched an overnight barrage of drones and cruise and ballistic missiles at Kyiv, causing…
France 24 · Sep 1, 2024 Israeli army recovers the bodies of six hostages from Gaza tunnel The bodies of six hostages have been recovered in Gaza, the Israeli military announced Sunday, with FRANCE 24 correspondent Irris Makler reporting from Jerusalem that the six were "shot as their captors were fleeing" an advance by Israeli forces. The news sparked fresh calls for mass protests against Prime Minister…
France 24 · Sep 1, 2024 'Hawaii of Europe': Azores seek to avoid pitfalls of mass tourism This summer, many towns in Europe protested the arrival of tourists. In Spain, some locals even sprayed water guns to deter visitors. But one gem, dubbed the "Hawaii of Europe", has taken drastic measures to avoid overtourism. Faial Island, in the heart of Portugal's Azores archipelago, is a lush tropical…
France 24 · Aug 30, 2024 Mpox vaccines are available – why are they not reaching Africa? Nigeria became the first African country this week to receive a batch of vaccines against mpox, a viral disease whose rapid spread led the World Health Organization to declare a global health emergency in mid-August. While more vaccine doses are available, experts say high costs and regulatory hurdles have prevented…