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Trump says US may launch ‘another little Epic Fury’ attack on Iran
Published: October 23, 2026 20:50
US President Donald Trump on Friday said his country may launch “another little Epic Fury” on Iran, referring to the joint Israeli-American military operation that sparked the war with Iran at the end of February.
Building collapse in Nairobi search for survivors under way
https://www.france24.com/en/building-collapse-in-nairobi-search-for-survivors-under-way
Published: October 23, 2026 20:31
In tonight's programme, scramble to get through rubble to trapped survivors after a more than 10 storeys building being built in Nairobi goes down. Also, Kenya says that there's been a second Ebola death. Earlier this week it had logged 9 cases so far,…
After French Riots, Curfews & Calm .. is a new Storm Brewing ? Plus Ukraine & Israel
Published: October 23, 2026 18:48
It's been a week that’s seen mass protests hijacked by violent rioters across France. The looting of shops, trashing of public buildings, the burning of Lyon’s Tourist Information and the iconic Limoges City Hall. After the riots, came the curfews, and…
Netanyahu weighs West Bank operation ahead of elections: ‘Politically, it will not help anybody’
Published: October 23, 2026 18:26
As Israel approaches a consequential parliamentary election amid renewed violence in the occupied West Bank, Yedioth Ahronoth Senior Journalist Ben-Dror Yemini offers a critical assessment of Benjamin Netanyahu's political prospects, the limits of military…
How Israeli settlers wearing keffiyehs are attacking West Bank olive groves
Published: October 23, 2026 17:21
The olive harvest officially began in the West Bank on October 15, 2026, and it has coincided with an uptick in violence towards Palestinians carried out by both Israeli settlers and soldiers. Meanwhile, the settlers and soldiers have been using social…
Israel: Could Arab parties play kingmaker in the next Knesset ?
https://www.france24.com/en/israel-could-arab-parties-play-kingmaker-in-the-next-knesset
Published: October 23, 2026 17:11
As Israelis head to the polls for the first legislative election since Hamas's October 7 attacks, neither Prime Minister Benjamin #Netanyahu's Likud party nor former army chief of staff Gadi #Eisenkot's Yashar party are likely to win a majority of seats in…
Gaza : digging up the bodies from under the rubble
Published: October 23, 2026 17:10
One year after the ceasefire in Gaza, efforts to recover the bodies buried beneath the rubble are continuing. Civil Defense officials say 1,000 bodies have been recovered so far, but the task remains immense: between 8,000 and 10,000 more are still…
🔴 Live: France’s Macron arrives in Trappes after ‘racist terrorist attack’
Published: October 23, 2026 17:08
🔴 Live: French student groups call for protests to continue after meeting with Macron
Published: October 23, 2026 16:31
West Bank: Extensive military operation 'on the way', Netanyahu says
Published: October 23, 2026 15:56
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday warned of an imminent large-scale military operation in the West Bank and vowed to displace some residents of Hebron after Palestinian gunmen killed two soldiers in an attack.
Yes, Israeli settlers are ripping up West Bank olive trees – but this video is fake
Published: October 23, 2026 15:56
Israeli settlers and soldiers have made a habit of destroying olive trees grown by Palestinian farmers in the West Bank and, in recent days, a video showing some trees being ripped up has circulated online. Just one problem: this particular video was…
AKAA art and design fair brings African artists to Paris
Published: October 23, 2026 15:13
Every year the art and design fair AKAA, or "Also Known as Africa", brings dozens of African and Afro-descendant artists to the French capital. As the 11th edition gets underway, we welcome Nigerian painter Midegbeyan Ojisua and South African artist Olivié…
Europe faces threat of organised sabotage, terrorist attacks: Estonian FM Tsahkna
Published: October 23, 2026 14:55
Estonia's counterintelligence service has recently warned that sabotage operations orchestrated by Russian special services have reached a new and dangerous phase in Europe, with targets no longer being purely symbolic. Talking Europe sits down with the…
EU member states wrangle over all-important budget: Is a deal this year feasible?
Published: October 23, 2026 14:45
A marathon EU summit on October 15-16 failed to produce a breakthrough on the European Union's next long-term budget. Although EU leaders put on a brave face at the end of the talks by saying that "the way forward is clearer", EU capitals appear deadlocked…
🔴 Deadly shooting west of Paris ‘clearly terrorist’ attack, French interior minister says
Published: October 23, 2026 14:43
‘I killed lots of terrorists, but it didn’t make me feel better’: The trauma haunting Israel's elections
Published: October 23, 2026 14:32
After more than three years of war, the number of Israeli soldiers suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder following bloody campaigns in Gaza and Lebanon has risen drastically. In the lead-up to Israel’s crucial legislative elections, FRANCE 24…
French protests: President Emmanuel Macron meets student unions representatives
Published: October 23, 2026 14:26
For the first time since the beginning of the mobilisation, French President Emmanuel Macron is set to meet student representatives as the government prepares for tomorrow's mobilisation. Luke Shrago has more.
Suspect arrested after 1 killed and 4 wounded in a shooting in Paris suburb
Published: October 23, 2026 14:24
A gunman firing from a vehicle in a Paris suburb Friday killed one person and wounded several others, including a 12-year-old girl, in what French authorities suspect may have been a racially motivated attack.
France: Gunman kills one and wounds four in town outside Paris
https://www.france24.com/en/france-gunman-kills-one-and-wounds-four-in-town-outside-paris
Published: October 23, 2026 14:21
Eliza Herbert has more.
Several killed, dozens wounded in Jordan church shooting
Published: October 23, 2026 14:16
At least six people have been killed and 28 others wounded in a church shooting in Jordan, authorities said Friday. The unidentified assailants allegedly attacked the Greek Orthodox church during a funeral in the Karak directorate in the central part of…
French business owners prepare for this weekend's protests, fearing riots
https://www.france24.com/en/french-business-owners-prepare-for-this-weekend-s-protests-fearing-riots
Published: October 23, 2026 14:01
Business owners across France fear that this weekend's protests could lead to riots. They are preparing to minimise any potential damage. The government hopes new curfews and restrictions will reassure businesses ahead of the next round of expected…
Why do women in public life become targets?
https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/the-51/20261023-why-do-women-in-public-life-become-targets
Published: October 23, 2026 13:58
A brutal targeted attack on an Australian female MP, who lost both her legs as a result, has reignited concerns over the rising levels of violence against women in public life. Also Cornell University is facing a no-confidence vote over its handling of an…
French authorities tighten restrictions and ban specific protests
https://www.france24.com/en/french-authorities-tighten-restrictions-and-ban-specific-protests
Published: October 23, 2026 13:55
France is bracing for another weekend of protests, after violence erupted on the sidelines of last week's mobilisations. Paris is extending a partial curfew in parts of the city until Monday, while protests are banned altogether in the cities of Marseille…
Major protests in France: Macron convenes student representatives
https://www.france24.com/en/major-protests-in-france-macron-convenes-student-representatives
Published: October 23, 2026 13:20
French President Emmanuel Macron is set to meet with high school pupils whose protests over school conditions have sparked a broader movement. Details by Philippe Moreau-Chevrolet, communication specialist and teacher at Sciences Po.
France awaits Moody's verdict: Downgrade widely expected as debt fears grow
Published: October 23, 2026 13:10
France's cost of living protests come as the country struggles with its increasing public debt. Concerns over these public finances have pushed the nation's 10-year government bond yield above 5% for the first time since 2002—making borrowing costs higher.…
War in the Middle East: Israel launches West Bank operations
https://www.france24.com/en/war-in-the-middle-east-israel-launches-west-bank-operations
Published: October 23, 2026 12:57
Palestinian militants wounded five Israelis in an attack on Friday before being killed in a shootout with soldiers, leading Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to order a lockdown in the occupied West Bank days before Israeli elections. Details by Kethevane…
Brazil's tense presidential run-off campaign feels like a psychological thriller
Published: October 23, 2026 12:45
Insults traded on social media and a combative debate have intensified the pressure ahead of a fiercely contested presidential run-off on Sunday, with only a few points separating leftist pro-union President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and far-right…
Singapore's longevity industry: The quest for eternal youth
Published: October 23, 2026 11:53
In Singapore, the quest for eternal youth is no longer just a billionaire's fantasy. It's becoming big business. High-tech clinics, longevity labs and specialist companies all promise the same thing: slowing down the ageing process. From continuous…
REPLAY: Laurent Nunez holds presser on security arrangements ahead of protests
Published: October 23, 2026 11:29
French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez held a press conference on security arrangements ahead of upcoming protests. He announced that 70,000 security forces would be mobilised on October 24 to keep order.
French authorities ban some student protests after weekend looting and clashes
Published: October 23, 2026 11:21
Dozens of protesters took to the Paris streets on Thursday despite bans on demonstrations ordered in multiple French cities following a weekend of clashes and widespread looting that marked France’s most violent unrest in years.
SA faces rising tension as foreign national is killed amid anti-migrant protests
Published: October 23, 2026 11:08
South African police are investigating the murder of a foreign national after violent protests by anti-immigrant groups swept through the central business district in Durban. The latest death follows months of violent rallies in which at least 10…
French prosecutors investigate Paris shooting as suspected terror attack
Published: October 23, 2026 11:08
French prosecutors on Friday said that they were investigating a shooting in Trappes, west of Paris, as a suspected terrorist attack. At least one person was killed, and four more were wounded, earlier in the day when a man opened fire from a vehicle.
Claude Monet: 'Iris' becomes most expensive artwork sold at auction in France
Published: October 23, 2026 11:04
"Iris," a monumental painting by Impressionist Claude Monet, sold for 50 million euros ($56 million) in Paris on Thursday, becoming the most expensive artwork ever sold at auction in France.
🔴 Live: Some 70,000 security forces will be mobilised for French protests on Saturday, says PM
Published: October 23, 2026 10:58
French authorities call for videos of looting to identify rioters
https://www.france24.com/en/french-authorities-call-for-videos-of-looting-to-identify-rioters
Published: October 23, 2026 10:47
To identify rioters across France last weekend, French authorities are calling on people who filmed scenes of looting to assist the investigation by handing the videos in. That is an unprecedented decision - one causing debate.
Art: Claude Monet's 'Iris' fetches 50M euros at Paris auction
https://www.france24.com/en/art-claude-monet-s-iris-fetches-50m-euros-at-paris-auction
Published: October 23, 2026 10:47
"Iris," a monumental painting by Impressionist Claude Monet, sold for 50 million euros ($56 million) including buyer fees in Paris on Thursday, has become the most expensive artwork ever sold at auction in France.
UN searches for new Secretary-General as Antonio Guterres term comes to an end
Published: October 23, 2026 10:43
Antonio Guterres's term as UN Secretary-General is coming to an end. The international organisation is looking for his replacement. Leading candidates are struggling to secure the support they need. Details from FRANCE 24's correspondent in New York,…
Netanyahu orders West Bank closure as attack wounds Israelis before election
Published: October 23, 2026 10:41
Details by FRANCE 24's correspondent in Jerusalem Noga Tarnopolsky.
French mayors analyze the political crisis as new protests are expected
Published: October 23, 2026 10:39
French mayors Emmanuel Gregoire of Paris and Benoit Payan of Marseille have analysed the current political crisis in France and the government's choice to impose curfews in several cities to prevent violence in upcoming protests. This comes in the wake of…
Across Africa: Ivorian vinyl head's heritage hunt
Published: October 23, 2026 10:27
This week in Across Africa: Ivorian music lover Cédric Kouamé is on a mission to restore 20th-century African vinyl and bring old-school sounds back to modern playlists. Also, 10 years after Cameroon's worst railway disaster, families are still fighting…
Olympic fever grips Senegal as Dakar hosts Youth Olympic Games
Published: October 23, 2026 09:58
As Senegal prepares to host the Youth Olympic Games (YOG), the first Olympic event ever organised in Africa, the country is pulling out all the stops to be ready on time. FRANCE 24’s Sarah Sakho and Simon Martin report.
Marseille's European slump continues with defeat to Sturm Graz
Published: October 23, 2026 09:27
Marseille conceded their third defeat in three Europa League games on Thursday in Graz, as an early goal was enough to seal the three points for the hosts.
Politics in 'materialist terms': Gen Z in Albania, Italy, France and India protesting for 'fairness'
Published: October 23, 2026 09:04
Jean-Emile Jammine is pleased to welcome Gökçe Tuncel, Sociologist and post-doctoral researcher associated with the Université Paris-Est Créteil (UPEC). For Tuncel, the wave of youth-led protests across France, Albania, India and Italy reveals more than a…
Major protests in France: French shop owners brace for more unrest
https://www.france24.com/en/major-protests-in-france-french-shop-owners-brace-for-more-unrest
Published: October 23, 2026 08:46
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that "illegitimate" protests would be banned in the coming days and blamed "seditious" ultra-left groups and vandals for last weekend's riots and looting.
NYT reports plans for fresh strikes on Iran after the US midterm elections
Published: October 23, 2026 08:40
Reza Sayah, our correspondent in Tehran Iran, has more.
Ivory Coast: Children face serious health risks from lead in paint
https://www.france24.com/en/ivory-coast-children-face-serious-health-risks-from-lead-in-paint
Published: October 23, 2026 08:37
Report by Jean Barrère & Guillaume Gougeon.
Netanyahu orders army to prepare for full West Bank closure after attack
Published: October 23, 2026 08:35
The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the army to prepare for a full closure of the occupied West Bank Friday after Israeli soldiers shot and killed two men who the military said had launched a "terror attack" near the city of…
Africa faces 'complex' Ebola outbreak after spread to Nigeria: WHO
https://www.france24.com/en/africa-faces-complex-ebola-outbreak-after-spread-to-nigeria-who
Published: October 23, 2026 08:28
The World Health Organization warned Thursday that Africa faced a "complex" Ebola outbreak after the virus crossed from east Africa to Nigeria, marking the first case in the west of the continent.
South Africa gripped by anti-migrant protests as foreign national is killed
Published: October 23, 2026 08:24
Xenophobic unrest turns deadly in South Africa as a foreign national is beaten to death during a protest march in Durban, a city increasingly gripped by anti-migrant tensions. Meanwhile, as global efforts to raise awareness of lead poisoning intensify,…
United-States : Backlash over controversial Ohio midterms campaign ad
https://www.france24.com/en/united-states-backlash-over-controversial-ohio-midterms-campaign-ad
Published: October 23, 2026 08:04
The backlash over an Ohio campaign advertisement attacking Amy Acton, the Democratic nominee for governor, spread beyond the state's borders Thursday, causing fresh headaches for Republicans with less than two weeks until the midterm elections.
Russia ready for talks on plans for final Ukraine deal, not truce: Putin
https://www.france24.com/en/russia-ready-for-talks-on-plans-for-final-ukraine-deal-not-truce-putin
Published: October 23, 2026 08:00
Russia is ready to resume three-way talks with Ukraine and the United States, but on the security parameters of a final peace d al and not a "short" ceasefire, President Vladimir Putin said Thursday.
French authorities seek to ban protests: Macron to meet students on Friday
Published: October 23, 2026 07:53
Isabelle Vuillet, co-secretary general of the CGT Educ'Action union, is our guest.
Brazil: Why should you care about the country's elections?
https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261023-brazil-why-should-you-care-about-the-country-s-elections
Published: October 23, 2026 06:48
On October 25, a runoff election in #Brazil could change the political landscape of #LatinAmerica.In the first round, #FlavioBolsonaro, son of ex-president Jair #Bolsonaro, beat incumbent President Luiz Inacio #Lula da Silva by a little over two million…
US offers mixed messages on limits to Ukraine's Starshield system
Published: October 23, 2026 06:22
US President Donald Trump said Thursday that Ukraine's access to the Starshield satellite system had been restored after Kyiv reported limitations in its access. Trump administration officials and their allies have blamed each other for the system…
🔴Live: Macron meets with student representatives and law enforcement ahead of new protests
Published: October 23, 2026 06:05
Live: Macron meets with student representatives and law enforcement ahead of new protests
Published: October 23, 2026 05:06
French President Emmanuel Macron is meeting with high school student representatives Friday for the first time since the month-long student protests over teacher shortages and run-down schools began. The president is also holding a "defence council" to…
Taiwan shuts down schools and businesses as Typhoon Champi approaches
Published: October 23, 2026 03:00
As Typhoon Champi approached Taiwan, most businesses and schools were closed across the island Friday and hundreds of flights were canceled in the region. Authorities reported at least one death and dozens of injuries and more than 1,200 people have…
Emirati diplomat could become next UN chief despite human rights concerns
Published: October 22, 2026 21:18
Human rights defenders are sounding the alarm over the United Arab Emirates’ nomination of its former envoy Lana Nusseibeh to be the next UN Secretary General. They say electing a diplomat from the UAE, a country with a questionable human rights record…
Strong earthquake strikes China’s remote Tibet region
Published: October 22, 2026 21:09
At least 16 people have died and dozens more have been injured after a major earthquake measuring 7.0 on the Richter scale shook China’s remote Tibet region on Thursday, state media said. Hundreds of houses collapsed in the tremor.
Italy's trucker protests halt buffalo mozzarella production, cost producers €3m
Published: October 22, 2026 20:54
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Emmy-winning US actor Tom Skerritt, known for ‘Top Gun’ and ‘Picket Fences’, dies at 93
Published: October 22, 2026 20:11
US actor Tom Skerritt, known for his roles as the doomed caption in 1979's "Alien", a tough flight instructor in the 1986 megahit “Top Gun” and who won an Emmy award winner for his work in the television series “Picket Fences”, has died at 93, his family…
‘The best on Earth’: Can weak economic growth undermine Europe’s ‘very sophisticated social system’?
Published: October 22, 2026 19:59
Can Europe continue to sustain one of the world's most ambitious social models while falling increasingly behind its major economic competitors? For Pascal Lamy, former European Commissioner for Trade and former Director-General of the World Trade…
Curfew imposed in certain areas of Paris every night until Monday morning
Published: October 22, 2026 19:48
The curfew has been extended in certain areas of Paris, every night from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. until Monday morning. The measure has been in force since the violence and looting of the weekend, according to an order from the Paris police prefecture…
Israel’s Ben-Gvir shares AI videos mocking Gazans as ‘donkeys’ and sending them to Paris
Published: October 22, 2026 19:38
Israel’s far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is using AI-generated videos to mock Palestinians and push political messages ahead of the country’s election, including videos magically transporting Gazans to Paris or calling them "donkeys" for choosing to…
Vance tells Republicans to 'stop whining' after Ramaswamy attack ad in Ohio governor's race
Published: October 22, 2026 19:05
US Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday defended an explosive attack ad by Republican Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign against his Democratic rival in the Ohio governor’s race, telling fellow Republicans to "stop whining" about it and go win the race. The ad…
Targeted by Trump, International Criminal Court wins top EU rights prize
https://www.france24.com/en/targeted-by-trump-international-criminal-court-wins-top-eu-rights-prize
Published: October 22, 2026 18:55
Facing US sanctions, the International Criminal Court was on Thursday awarded the European Union's top rights prize, in a show of support that risks upsetting President Donald Trump. "The European Union is built on respect for multilateralism and…
Back to the Bolsonaros? Brazil presidential run-off goes down to the wire
Published: October 22, 2026 18:18
Brazil's future within the margin of error ahead of Sunday's presidential runoff: most of the latest polls put the far-right's Flavio Bolsonaro ahead of left-wing incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva... a lead that's narrowed after last weekend's…
Scientists turn art detectives to date van Gogh's 'Starry Night' to actual sky from 1889
Published: October 22, 2026 17:27
A team of South Korean researchers has put forward a new date for the night sky depicted in Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh's famed masterpiece "The Starry Night". Art historians have long assumed the stars were a product of the artist's fantasy or dated…
‘No change’ in Russia’s attitude on war shown by deadly attacks, Zelensky says
Published: October 22, 2026 16:43
Russia’s latest attacks on Ukraine show there has been “no real change” in Moscow’s attitude towards the war, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday. The deadly strikes came just hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin told US envoy…
Ahead of US and Israeli elections, 3-day joint attack on Iran 'would not radically change conflict'
Published: October 22, 2026 16:36
Jean-Emile Jammine is pleased to welcome Federico Donelli, Associate Professor of International Relations in the Department of Political and Social Sciences at the University of Trieste in Italy. Can another three days of military strikes achieve what…
🔴Live: Authorities in Lyon and Marseille ban all protests Saturday
Published: October 22, 2026 16:03
French shopkeepers fear new looting in upcoming protests
https://www.france24.com/en/french-shopkeepers-fear-new-looting-in-upcoming-protests
Published: October 22, 2026 15:51
In Paris, shopkeepers fear further losses ahead of a demonstration planned for next Saturday. After last weekend’s protests saw scenes of vandalism, some are considering closing their shops, while others plan to stay open.
Ukraine and Russia exchange strikes after US envoy visit to the Kremlin
https://www.france24.com/en/ukraine-and-russia-exchange-strikes-after-us-envoy-visit-to-the-kremlin
Published: October 22, 2026 15:50
Ukraine and Russia exchanged drone and missile strikes on Thursday, killing seven people in Ukraine, according to authorities. Moscow said it had intercepted 630 Ukrainian drones targeting the Russian capital. The strikes came hours after US envoy Steve…
Georgia on Democrats’ minds: Powering up the Black vote to counter Trump's meddling
Published: October 22, 2026 15:43
President Donald Trump's push to redistrict congressional maps and a Georgia state election law disproportionately affecting African Americans are aimed at diluting the power of the Black vote. Six decades after Atlanta was at the heart of the civil rights…
Ethiopia-Eritrea: Is there a risk of a wider conflict?
Published: October 22, 2026 15:40
Concerns are mounting as Ethiopia and Eritrea inch closer to war. With Ethiopia now having taken control of the border town of Zalambessa, the fear is that Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed will send his troops into Eritrea. In Perspective, we spoke to Martin…
French students demonstrate again, despite school holidays
https://www.france24.com/en/french-students-demonstrate-again-despite-school-holidays
Published: October 22, 2026 15:37
The French "interfac" student movement organised new protests on Thursday, even though it is currently the school holidays in France. Student representatives are set to meet soon with Education Minister Edouard Geffray. Details by FRANCE 24's Ellen…
Reports show US and Israel are planning new strikes on Iran
https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261022-reports-show-us-and-israel-plan-new-strikes-on-iran
Published: October 22, 2026 15:34
Reports claim that the US and Israel have ramped up military drills and planned new strikes in Iran, potentially targeting energy sites, drone facilities and missile arsenals. Details by FRANCE 24's correspondent in Jerusalem, Noga Tarnopolsky.
Italian truckers block roads to protest against soaring diesel prices
Published: October 22, 2026 15:31
Italian truck drivers have been blocking refineries and key roads to protest against soaring diesel prices. Italy’s government has warned truckers blocking roads could face criminal penalties, as authorities move to clear demonstrations. Details by FRANCE…
Cameroon: Ten years after a massive train disaster, victims are still awaiting justice
Published: October 22, 2026 14:23
It has been ten years since a Cameroon National Railway Intercity train travelling between Yaounde and Douala derailed and became the country's worst ever railway disaster. Seventy-nine people were killed and hundreds were injured.
French PM Sebastien Lecornu meets with leaders of political parties amid unrest
Published: October 22, 2026 14:21
French PM Sebastien Lecornu holds a meeting with the leaders of political parties after unrest this weekend across the country. The aim is to prevent potential violence during the next protests, including on Saturday as the "Yellow vests" movement called…
Russia agrees to resume trilateral peace talks on Ukraine war
https://www.france24.com/en/russia-agrees-to-resume-trilateral-peace-talks-on-ukraine-war
Published: October 22, 2026 14:19
A US envoy met Putin in Saint Petersburg on Wednesday after the Kremlin agreed to resume peace talks with Ukraine and the United States. Details by FRANCE 24's correspondent Gulliver Cragg.
Combatting online scams in the age of AI
https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/people-profit/20261022-combatting-online-scams-in-the-age-of-ai
Published: October 22, 2026 13:33
One in four Europeans has fallen victim to an online scam, from identity fraud to fake romances. The rise of artificial intelligence is ushering in new risks. Minh Nguyen, Chief Product Officer at security solutions provider Entrust, says both online…
What is happening in France? Unpacking the recent waves of protests
Published: October 22, 2026 13:15
Laura D. Keesman, an assistant professor of sociology based in Amsterdam, analysed recent French mobilisations and the government's police response. After weekend of unrest and riots, the government acknowledged that the security response had fallen short…
REPLAY: French President vows to prevent violence ahead of protests
Published: October 22, 2026 13:04
French President Emmanuel Macron spoke to the press on Thursday after a meeting with security chiefs. He said that "illegitimate" protests would be banned in coming days, while those from organised groups such as unions would be offered alternative…
From screen to stage: 'Singin' in the Rain' comes to Paris
Published: October 22, 2026 13:02
One of the most recognisable and beloved musicals of all time has hit the stage in Paris. "Singin' in the Rain" is on at the Lido theatre until January 10. In this edition of Entre Nous we are pleased to welcome Ashley Day, the British actor bringing Don…
Brazil's sprawling favelas require long-term urban planning solutions
Published: October 22, 2026 12:31
As Brazilians head to the polls on Sunday for the second round of presidential elections, our correspondents take us to the heart of the country's favelas, where residents live in unsanitary conditions. Over the past 40 years, the area occupied by…
France reports first human case of Shamonda virus, but says there's no public health risk
Published: October 22, 2026 12:22
France has reported the first-ever recorded case of a human contracting the Shamonda livestock virus, which is most commonly found in cattle. Public health authorities stressed that there did not appear to be any health risk to the public, adding that the…
Are fresh US-Israeli strikes on Iran in the pipeline?
Published: October 22, 2026 11:32
PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, October 22: The New York Times's sources report plans for fresh strikes on Iran after the US midterm elections. In other news, the French Senate publishes a 30-step proposal for how to "take back control", just days after protests…
🔴 Live: France will ban 'illegitimate' protests in coming days, says Macron
Published: October 22, 2026 10:44
Dalai Lama appointed by China 'is going to be a fake one', exiled former Tibetan leader says
Published: October 22, 2026 10:22
In an interview with FRANCE 24, exiled former Tibetan leader Lobsang Sangay said any successor to the Dalai Lama appointed by China "is going to be a fake one". He also likened Beijing's ethnic unity law to "an ethnic erasure", said Tibetan concerns had…
🔴 International Criminal Court wins EU's Sakharov human rights prize
Published: October 22, 2026 10:11
International Criminal Court wins EU's Sakharov human rights prize
Published: October 22, 2026 10:10
The International Criminal Court, which US President Donald Trump's administration has threatened to dismantle "brick by brick", has been awarded the European Union's Sakharov human rights prize.
Meta's Zuckerberg pitches AI successes to investors with 26% rise in quarterly revenue
Published: October 22, 2026 09:18
Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg touted the company's progress on artificial intelligence during an earnings call on Wednesday and called for more investment. The tech giant's Muse AI agent has garnered 10 million users since its launch six weeks ago,…
'Popular dissatisfaction' across Europe: 'Promises of more economic growth haven't come true'
Published: October 22, 2026 09:01
Oliver Farry is pleased to welcome Steven Erlanger, Chief Diplomatic Correspondent in Europe for The New York Times, based in Berlin. Europe's political centre is confronting a crisis that extends far beyond electoral volatility. From France and Germany to…
Europe's wave of anger: How far will youth-led protests go?
Published: October 22, 2026 08:12
Youth-driven protests have been popping up all over Europe: in Belgium, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Albania, Serbia and Greece. The spark here in France was deteriorating conditions in high schools and universities, particularly for students from…
Manchester United blown out of the water by Como in Champions League rout
Published: October 22, 2026 06:13
Michael Carrick's side saw their winless run extend to seven matches in all competitions as a Nico Paz double powered the Italian side to an emphatic 4-1 win on Wednesday night.
Ukraine’s Pavlohrad refuses to yield to Putin despite unrelenting bombardment
Published: October 22, 2026 05:54
In Pavlohrad, a Ukrainian city less than 90km from the front line with Russia, there is no respite from war. Residents describe daily life under bombardment, caught between exhaustion and determination. Amid criticism of Trump, TikTok rumours and strikes…
Live: Paris bans protests after violent unrest as Macron takes swipe at Trump
Published: October 22, 2026 02:28
French police banned protests in parts of Paris on Thursday as authorities braced for further demonstrations following some of the worst street unrest in years. The restrictions came after President Emmanuel Macron appeared to accuse US President Donald…
Russian missiles hit Kyiv as Moscow signals readiness for peace talks
https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20261022-russia-missiles-kyiv-ukraine-peace-talks
Published: October 22, 2026 01:51
Russian missiles struck Kyiv overnight, wounding six people and forcing residents into shelters, Ukrainian authorities said Thursday, hours after Moscow signalled readiness to resume US-mediated peace talks. President Donald Trump said negotiations were…
Ireland votes to end UN veto over overseas peacekeeping missions
https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20261022-ireland-votes-un-veto-overseas-peacekeeping-missions
Published: October 22, 2026 00:35
Irish lawmakers voted Wednesday to scrap a requirement for UN approval before deploying military peacekeepers overseas, approving the controversial legislation by 79 votes to 71. Opposition lawmakers warned the move threatened Ireland’s longstanding…
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