Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from France 24

A deal in 'dire straits'? Israel's former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert talks to France 24

Just days after President Trump hailed a 60-day peace agreement with Iran, elements of the deal appear to be unravelling. Tehran has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, despite a provision in the agreement guaranteeing the safe passage of commercial vessels

France 24

France swelters under record-breaking temperatures

It's hot here in France. The country's weather service expects the current heatwave to be “widespread, prolonged and intense”, with temperatures in some areas potentially topping 40 degrees Celsius. Paris will still hold its Fete de la Musique celebrations, but local officials in other regions have cancelled the event.

France 24

Zelensky returns Polish award as WWII row strains alliance

Ukraine and Poland's close wartime partnership has been shaken by a growing dispute over World War II history, with President Volodymyr Zelensky and senior Ukrainian officials returning Polish state honours after Warsaw stripped him of its highest award.

France 24

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Trump says Italy's Meloni asked 'over and over' for a photo with him as diplomatic spat escalates

US President Donald Trump turned up the heat on a diplomatic row with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Saturday, accusing her of repeatedly seeking a photograph with him at the G7 summit and blaming the clash between the two heads of state on tensions over Iran and NATO. Meloni…

France 24

Haiti and Türkiye eliminated, US through to knockouts

Team USA made it through to the knockout rounds thanks to their 2-0 win against Australia. Morocco quickly got a first goal past Scotland, as did Paraguay against Türkiye. Paraguay's Matias Glaraza scored 64 seconds in, a new 2026 World Cup record. Brazil finally got their first win of the…

France 24

World Cup 2026: Team USA through to the round of 32 as Morocco and Brazil deliver

After Mexico, the United States also punched their ticket to the World Cup Round of 32 on Saturday, thanks to a 2-0 victory over Australia. Morocco and Brazil, who faced off in their opening match, both secured wins as well, edging past Scotland (1-0) and cruising by Haiti (3-0), respectively.

France 24

Could Israel lose Donald Trump’s support by continuing to drop bombs in Lebanon?

Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon on Saturday killed at least seven people, including two children, hours after reports emerged of a ceasefire agreement. The persistent fighting threatened an interim agreement between the United States and Iran to end the war in the Middle East. Could Israel' Netanyahu lose Trump's support…

France 24

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Trump unveils new Air Force One converted from luxury jet gifted by Qatar

US President Donald Trump on Friday unveiled a new Air Force One converted from a former Qatari-owned Boeing 747, calling it a "flying White House" while touting the aircraft's luxury interior. The plane will serve as a temporary replacement as presidential jets ordered directly from Boeing have been delayed until…

France 24

Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline: an African dream that could reshape world energy markets

After two decades of delays, the colossal trans-Saharan gas megaproject to export Nigerian gas to Europe via Niger and Algeria is back in the spotlight with this month's announcement that construction of the Algerian section had rebegun. The pipeline, once completed, could fundamentally reshape Europe's energy map.

France 24

Bolivian President Paz declares state of emergency over anti-government blockades

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency on Saturday, granting broader powers to deploy the military and clear road blockades after nearly two months of protests have paralysed the economy and fuelled demands for his resignation.

France 24

France issues 'red' heatwave alert as temperatures climb across Western Europe

Western Europe is sweltering under a punishing heatwave with France issuing a red heatwave alert across more than a third of the country for Sunday and the government banning the consumption of alcohol during the popular annual Fete de la Musique festivities. Across France, hundreds of schools this week were…

France 24

🔴 Live: Hormuz Strait closed over Israel attacks on Lebanon, Iran says

Our live blog is now closed.

France 24

World Cup 2026: Turkey crash out after defeat to ten-man Paraguay

Paraguay secured a 1-0 victory over Turkey despite being reduced to 10 men on Friday, a result that guaranteed the United States first place in Group D and eliminated Turkey from World Cup contention.

France 24

One dead and dozens injured in train collision north of London

One person was killed and dozens of others were injured after two passenger trains travelling towards London collided near Bedford on Friday evening, triggering an emergency response and suspending rail services to and from St Pancras station.

France 24

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

France 24

Vinícius and Cunha fire Brazil past Haiti and into World Cup contention

Vinícius Júnior scored and set up one of Matheus Cunha's two goals as Brazil beat Haiti 3-0 on Friday to strengthen their bid for a place in the World Cup knockout stage. Haiti became the first team eliminated from the tournament, while Brazil responded emphatically after their opening draw with…

France 24

Saibari strike sends Morocco past Scotland and towards World Cup knockout stage

Morocco took a major step towards the World Cup knockout stage with a 1-0 victory over Scotland on Friday, thanks to an early strike from Ismael Saibari. The North Africans moved to four points in Group C, while Scotland remain in contention ahead of a decisive final match against Brazil.

France 24

Mexican archaeologists unearth 'unprecedented' ancient ruins with Mayan features

Mexican archaeologists have uncovered ancient ruins bearing signs of Mayan culture and previously unseen architectural features in the eastern state of Veracruz, a discovery officials described as "unprecedented" and potentially significant for understanding the region's pre-Hispanic past.

France 24

World Cup 2026: Saibari's early goal hands Morocco narrow win over Scotland

Ismael Saibari scored the fastest goal of the World Cup so far after just 71 seconds as Morocco secured a narrow 1-0 win over Scotland on Friday to close in on a place in the knockout round. The Scots pushed hard for an equaliser in the ⁠secondhalf but never had…

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

France 24

One dead and dozens injured after passenger trains collide north of London

One person was killed and dozens were injured, including 11 seriously, after two London-bound passenger trains collided near Bedford on Friday. Emergency services mounted a major response, deploying air ambulances as investigators began examining the cause of one of Britain's most serious rail incidents in recent years.

France 24

World Cup 2026: Hosts USA book knockout spot with defeat of Australia

World Cup co-hosts USA kept the party going as they soundly defeated Australia in Seattle on Friday to qualify for the knockout stage despite the absence of injured star player Christian Pulisic.

France 24

Ebola: healthworkers worry for their life

In tonight's programme, WHO warns despite efforts, Ebola outbreak is accelerating rapidly. Also in Sudan, more than 1,000 civilians have been killed in drone strikes sincce the beginning of the year. And 'Africa now' pops up at the Galeries Lafayette showcasing African designers.

France 24

Poland strips Zelensky of country's highest honour, escalating World War II-era row

Poland's nationalist President Karol Nawrocki said Friday that he was revoking the country's highest award from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after he infuriated Warsaw by naming a Ukrainian unit after a World War II insurgent militia that massacred Poles. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk had earlier appealed to both nations…

France 24

DR Congo's deadly Ebola outbreak is 'evolving fast', WHO warns

The deadly Ebola outbreak in DR Congo is rapidly spreading in spite of accelerating public health measures, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Friday. The outbreak, which began in mid-May, is caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the virus for which there is not yet a vaccine or specific treatment.

France 24

World Cup 2026: Hosts USA reach knockouts with dominant win over Australia's Socceroos

World Cup co-hosts the ⁠United States advanced to the knockout stage with one game to spare after comfortably beating Australia 2-0 in Group ‌D on Friday, despite the absence of injured star player Christian Pulisic. Follow our live, minute-by-minute coverage.

France 24

Andy Burnham: Next British PM in the making?

There are reports in the Times of London, that British cabinet ministers are set to tell the Prime Minister Keir Starmer that his quote "time is up" to set a timetable for his departure and an orderly transition. There's been no confirmation that these talks have taken place from Downing…

1 … 5 6 7 8

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

the World Health Organization

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.