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World leaders gather at UN amid wars, AI fears and global divisions
Published: September 22, 2026 03:49
World leaders are gathering at the United Nations this week against a backdrop of wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, rising fears over artificial intelligence and mounting economic and climate pressures. The annual General Assembly will test whether the…
US, Denmark and Greenland to sign security deal on Tuesday
Published: September 21, 2026 23:30
The United States, Denmark and Greenland are set to sign a security agreement Tuesday expanding US involvement in Greenland’s defense while affirming Danish sovereignty over the Arctic territory.
Paramount settles with US states, clearing path for Warner Bros. merger
Published: September 21, 2026 22:48
Paramount has reached a settlement with California and 11 other states that clears a major legal hurdle to its $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, with the deal imposing commitments on film production, jobs and editorial independence at CNN…
Ed Sheeran hit by viral false claims after Macklemore controversy
https://www.france24.com/en/ed-sheeran-hit-by-viral-false-claims-after-macklemore-controversy-1
Published: September 21, 2026 21:05
Ed Sheeran’s controversial US tour has sparked a wave of viral rumours. A false claim that his music was removed from Spotify racked up more than 3 million views on X, despite his his music remaining available. Another video, viewed over 14 million times,…
'Banking on a national brand': Bolsonaro sons Carlos, Jair Renan run for power in Brazil's south
https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20260921-bolsonaro-sons-carlos-and-race-for-power-brazil-south
Published: September 21, 2026 17:46
Flavio Bolsonaro is not the only member of his family campaigning in his father’s shadow. The former president's eldest son, who is now polling neck and neck with incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, can count on two of his brothers, who are…
CNN, MS NOW, Politico to sue Trump administration after White House ban
Published: September 21, 2026 14:34
US media outlets CNN, MS NOW and Politico announced Monday they were filing suit after US President Donald Trump banned their journalists from the White House last week. The ban on the three outlets marks an escalation in the Trump administration's…
Midterm elections: Trump looms large over 2026 vote as Democrats eye gains
Published: September 21, 2026 12:51
With the US midterm elections now just six weeks away, we’ll speak to our Washington correspondent Fraser Jackson about whether President Donald Trump could help or hurt his party’s chances. Polls have pointed to what some are calling a “blue wave”, with…
Protests erupt after ICE shooting in Texas
https://www.france24.com/en/protests-erupt-after-ice-shooting-in-texas
Published: September 21, 2026 09:03
Protests have broken out in Austin, Texas, after a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and wounded a man during a traffic stop. The man remains in serious but stable condition in hospital, while anti-ICE protesters quickly gathered at the…
Colombia battles massive wildfire
https://www.france24.com/en/colombia-battles-massive-wildfire
Published: September 21, 2026 09:00
Colombia’s disaster risk agency says a forest fire in the centre of the country is now partially under control. Around 250 firefighters, supported by volunteers, have been battling the blaze since Saturday, with some 200 hectares affected. Camille Corcoran…
Deportation project: 72 journalists investigate US treatment of migrants
Published: September 21, 2026 08:55
Under secretive deals with countries across Africa and Latin America, the Trump administration has deported thousands of migrants to countries they had never previously visited. Of the 25,000 deportations documented by reporters, the vast majority were…
Trump to meet Macron in New York before UN General Assembly
Published: September 21, 2026 06:36
US President Donald Trump will meet with French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday in New York, where both leaders will be attending the United Nations General Assembly this week, the White House said.
Third-country removals: Trump’s deportation policy by the numbers
Published: September 21, 2026 05:04
Since January 2025, the Trump administration has deported more than 25,000 people to so-called “third countries” – places that are not their countries of origin. Working with a team of 26 international media outlets, Forbidden Stories and FRANCE 24 have…
ICE, Trump and Africa: Secret deals, broken lives
Published: September 21, 2026 05:00
For this edition of Reporters+, Karina Chabour has investigated a dark side of Donald Trump’s immigration policy. How ICE deports immigrants to so-called ‘third countries’ in Africa, far from the United States and often far from their countries of origin.
US, China discuss AI safety ahead of Trump-Xi summit
https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20260921-us-china-discuss-ai-safety-ahead-of-trump-xi-summit
Published: September 21, 2026 02:22
US and Chinese officials discussed creating a mechanism to communicate over potentially serious AI incidents during talks in New York on Sunday, as the two sides sought progress on technology and trade ahead of this week’s Trump-Xi summit.
The Deportation Project - Inside the Trump administration's secret deals to expel people worldwide
Published: September 20, 2026 17:08
72 journalists from 26 different media organisation have been working on the project for months. Tomorrow, we will take you inside the Trump administration's secret deals to expel people worldwide. Stay tuned.
Ed Sheeran calls Gaza war catastrophic after dropping Macklemore over pro-Palestinian comments
Published: September 20, 2026 09:57
English singer Ed Sheeran opened his first show since his opener Macklemore was dropped after making pro-Palestinian comments onstage. The move sparked controversy and prompted several other support acts to drop out of the tour, publishing statements…
Three media outlets barred from the White House over 'fake news'
https://www.france24.com/en/three-media-outlets-barred-from-the-white-house-over-fake-news
Published: September 20, 2026 09:55
Donald Trump has suggested that more news outlets may be barred from the White House after he announced he was banning Politico, CNN and MS NOW. On Saturday, all three outlets said that the White House confiscated their teams' press passes; they have also…
US and Denmark reach Greenland security deal
https://www.france24.com/en/us-and-denmark-reach-greenland-security-deal
Published: September 20, 2026 09:40
The US and Denmark have announced a deal on Greenland's security, resolving a diplomatic dispute sparked by President Donald Trump when he threatened to seize the semi-autonomous territory. The exact terms of the deal remain uncertain but it seems Denmark…
Argentines protest Milei's austerity, demanding higher wages and public spending
Published: September 20, 2026 09:38
Tensions are boiling over in Argentina, where a massive wave of public anger is spilling onto the streets of the capital. Following months of aggressive economic reforms and rising household debt, hundreds took to the streets in a "March of Anger",…
CNN, MS NOW, Politico reporters blocked from White House after Trump ban
Published: September 19, 2026 17:02
White House correspondents for CNN, MS NOW and Politico on Saturday were blocked from entering the US president's office and residence a day after President Donald Trump announced he was banning the three media outlets for what he called "fake news"…
Millions without power in Cuba as electrical grid collapses again
https://www.france24.com/en/millions-without-power-in-cuba-as-electrical-grid-collapses-again
Published: September 19, 2026 13:01
Cuba was plunged into its seventh massive blackout of the year on Friday. The island of over nine million people endures constant power cuts due to the poor state of its aging thermoelectric plants – but the situation has worsened significantly since…
Trump claims son repaid Russian oligarch who funded wedding festivities
Published: September 19, 2026 10:26
US President Donald Trump said Friday that his eldest son had repaid a Kremlin-linked Russian businessman who funded two days of lavish wedding celebrations in the Bahamas, after the gift raised questions over foreign influence and ethics.
Donald Trump bans three media outlets from the White House, accusing them of spreading 'fake news'
Published: September 19, 2026 08:53
Donald Trump announced Friday he is banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, accusing all three outlets of spreading 'fake news'. The move is almost certain to face legal challenges, and has been denounced by press freedom advocates. The US…
Scientists discover first new wild cat in more than 100 years
Published: September 19, 2026 08:44
Scientists have identified a previously unknown species of wild cat living at a wildlife sanctuary in Bolivia. The tiny, spotted feline had lived at the sanctuary for years before genetic analysis revealed it as the first new living wild cat species…
Cuba’s power grid collapses again, leaving island in darkness
Published: September 19, 2026 06:31
Cuba’s electrical grid suffered a total collapse Friday, plunging millions into darkness as the island grapples with chronic fuel shortages and deteriorating infrastructure, compounded by a US oil pressure campaign that has sharply restricted fuel…
Trump bans media outlets CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House
Published: September 18, 2026 19:20
US President Donald Trump on Friday said he would ban media outlets CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House over what he described as unfavourable coverage in his latest test to the US Constitution's First Amendment protection of press freedom.
War in Iran 'jeopardises the Trump presidency', ex-Obama National Security Council member says
Published: September 18, 2026 17:01
In an interview with FRANCE 24, former Obama administration National Security Council member Charles Kupchan said the war in Iran "in many respects jeopardises the Trump presidency", calling it "yet another failed war of choice" that has driven up fuel and…
A Sydney Sweeney ad goes viral: Are we all just being played?
Published: September 18, 2026 16:27
Another Sydney Sweeney ad goes viral – this time promoting a sports betting application almost naked. The campaign sparked fury among female athletes who said it undermines decades of progress in women's sports. Yet is the outrage itself part of the…
Fear and broken families: Inside a Texas ICE detention centre
Published: September 18, 2026 08:26
Since Donald Trump’s return to the White House in January 2025, migrant arrests have surged in the United States. More than 610,000 people have passed through detention centres run by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the federal immigration…
Early voting begins in US midterms that could see Republicans lose control of Congress
Published: September 18, 2026 06:15
In-person early voting for the US midterm elections begins Friday, six weeks ahead of the final November 3 vote, which will determine whether Republicans will maintain their majority in the US House and Senate. Some of the main issues American voters are…
Rare Aztec manuscript returns to Mexico on loan after nearly two centuries in France
Published: September 17, 2026 22:56
A prized 16th-century manuscript chronicling the rise and fall of the Aztec Empire has gone on display in Mexico City, nearly two centuries after it was taken to France, as Mexico continues to press Paris for its permanent return.
The Canada-EU partnership 'a classic win-win situation', economist says
Published: September 17, 2026 21:12
Speaking with FRANCE 24's Monte Francis, Fabian Zuleeg, Chief Economist at the European Policy Center, says that the partnership between Canada and the EU "is a classic win-win situation. Canada has many resources, has many of the economic strengths that…
The Canada-EU partnership 'a classic win-win situation', economist says
https://www.france24.com/en/the-canada-eu-partnership-a-classic-win-win-situation-economist-says
Published: September 17, 2026 21:09
Speaking with FRANCE 24's Monte Francis, Fabian Zuleeg, Chief Economist at the European Policy Center, says that the partnership between Canada and the EU "is a classic win-win situation. Canada has many resources, has many of the economic strengths that…
AFP photo shows Trump examining image of apparent Kennedy Center razing
https://www.france24.com/en/afp-photo-shows-trump-examining-image-of-apparent-kennedy-center-razing
Published: September 17, 2026 20:27
An AFP photo of Donald Trump examining a depiction of Washington's Kennedy Center apparently being demolished sparked widespread attention Thursday after the president threatened to tear down the revered arts venue because he has been blocked from renaming…
Trump threatens EU over 'hostile' Canada association plan
https://www.france24.com/en/trump-threatens-eu-over-hostile-canada-association-plan
Published: September 17, 2026 20:04
US President Donald Trump threatened on Wednesday to cut trade with the European Union after the bloc proposed to make Canada its first ever associate member. "I think it's laughable," Trump told reporters when asked about the plan. "If they do that, if I…
'Guess who didn't like Mark Carney's speech today? The far-right'
https://www.france24.com/en/guess-who-didn-t-like-mark-carney-s-speech-today-the-far-right
Published: September 17, 2026 19:57
"There was thunderous applause for Mark Carney, a standing ovation, the centrist MEPs all loved him, the far-left MEPs also really liked it. But guess who didn't like this speech today? The far-right. Far-Right MEPs were grumbling about Mark Carney's…
Brazil election: Lula vows to stand up to Trump
http://www.france24.com/en/brazil-election-lula-vows-to-stand-up-to-trump
Published: September 17, 2026 14:47
Brazilian President Lula says he will confront President Donald Trump at the UN in New York, accusing him of interfering in Brazil's election as tensions between Washington and Brasília deepen. The dispute comes after US tariffs on Brazilian goods and…
US interest rate hike sparks Trump backlash
http://www.france24.com/en/us-interest-rate-hike-sparks-trump-backlash
Published: September 17, 2026 14:21
The US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates for the first time since 2023, citing stubborn inflation despite pressure from President Donald Trump to cut borrowing costs. The decision prompted an immediate rebuke from Trump, while Fed Chair Kevin Warsh…
Mark Carney's EU speech highlights Canada's shifting alliances
Published: September 17, 2026 11:37
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed the European Parliament as Ottawa and Brussels deepen ties against a backdrop of strained relations with the United States. FRANCE 24's Doug Herbert explains how the speech illustrates a broader shift in…
US Congress passes Russia sanctions bill
http://www.france24.com/en/us-congress-passes-russia-sanctions-bill
Published: September 17, 2026 10:26
The US Congress has approved a sweeping Russia sanctions bill, sending it to President Donald Trump for final approval as Washington seeks to increase pressure on Moscow over the war in Ukraine.
US again denies Palestinian leader visa for UN General Assembly
http://www.france24.com/en/americas/20260917-us-palestinian-leader-visa-un-general-assembly-new-york
Published: September 17, 2026 03:03
The United States has denied Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas a visa to attend next week's UN General Assembly in New York, a source familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. The State Department separately said it would deny visas to Palestinian…
US House holds billionaire Epstein associate Leon Black in contempt of Congress
http://www.france24.com/en/americas/20260916-leon-black-epstein-contempt-congress
Published: September 16, 2026 22:37
The US House of Representatives on Wednesday held billionaire investor Leon Black in contempt of Congress for defying two subpoenas in its investigation into sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The measure passed by unanimous consent and will be referred to the…
US announces charges against five alleged agents for Russia over assassination plots
Published: September 16, 2026 09:13
The US Department of Justice announced on Tuesday charges against five alleged Russian intelligence agents accused of recruiting a global network to conspire attacks and carry out assassinations by order of the Kremlin. The suspects remain at large.
Ed Sheeran's tour in trouble after Pro-Palestine acts drop out
Published: September 16, 2026 06:54
More artists scheduled to participate in Ed Sheeran’s tour of North and South America have quit in solidarity with the rapper Macklemore, who was dropped for making pro-Palestinian comments onstage. Among them are Irish acts Rowe and Lukas Graham, as well…
Media helicopter crashes in LA while covering bus collision, killing three
Published: September 16, 2026 04:47
A news helicopter covering a deadly bus crash in the Los Angeles neighbourhood of Chatsworth came down on Tuesday, killing three people, including a pedestrian.
New French ambassador to US cleared to take up post after diplomatic spat
Published: September 16, 2026 03:10
France's incoming ambassador to the US has been cleared to take up his post after Paris apologised for criticism of Washington over a UN vote. Aurelien Lechevallier, chosen by President Emmanuel Macron to replace Laurent Bili, is expected to arrive in…
Trump threatens to not reopen Kennedy Center after board blocks renaming
Published: September 15, 2026 22:19
The Kennedy Center board voted Tuesday to close most of the Washington performing arts complex for safety repairs, hours after a judge again blocked efforts to add President Donald Trump’s name to the building. Trump said the $257 million renovation plan…
'Canada can offer a more reliable route for energy exports to the EU', expert says
Published: September 15, 2026 19:42
Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Dr. Walaa-Eldeen Bakry, Principal Lecturer in Project Management and Finance and Director of Executive Education at Westminster Business School, says that "Carney is deliberately aiming to diversify the Canadian trade…
'Revolutionary change in American foreign policy': Canada pivoting towards EU, India and China
Published: September 15, 2026 19:18
François Picard is pleased to welcome Anne Applebaum, staff writer at The Atlantic and author of Autocracy, Inc. According to Applebaum, the upheaval in American diplomacy and foreign policy transcends any one administration. She describes a full-fledged…
Canada's Carney seeks closer Europe ties to counter hostile US
http://www.france24.com/en/canada-s-carney-seeks-closer-europe-ties-to-counter-hostile-us
Published: September 15, 2026 18:57
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is heading to Europe in the middle of a trade war with U.S. President Donald Trump, seeking a deeper relationship with the European Union that could give Canadians greater freedom to work and study there. FRANCE 24's…
US acknowledges for the first time that it has deployed weapons in space
http://www.france24.com/en/us-acknowledges-for-the-first-time-that-it-has-deployed-weapons-in-space
Published: September 15, 2026 18:34
The United States has confirmed for the first time that it has deployed weapons in space, a remarkable revelation after previous warnings about countries such as Russia possibly weaponizing a global frontier long agreed in treaties to be used for only…
Rapid data center expansion incites backlash in Republican stronghold
Published: September 15, 2026 15:05
With just a couple months to go until the US midterm election, a new political fault line is emerging in Republican strongholds across Texas driven by the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence. According to an analysis by the Texas Tribune, nearly 60…
Corruption ‘endemic’ in Trump administration: 'Checks and balances only in effect at lower courts'
Published: September 15, 2026 07:52
François Picard is pleased to welcome Andrew Weissmann, Author, Professor at NYU School of Law, and former General Counsel of the FBI. He argues that as political deception and deliberate falsehoods become normalized, and politically useful, it erodes any…
Iran war exposes US munitions shortfall, industrial bottlenecks, Pentagon report says
Published: September 15, 2026 06:07
The US military faces shortages of key munitions due to the Iran war and industrial "bottlenecks" to rebuild stockpiles, a Pentagon watchdog warned in a report published on Monday, contradicting US President Donald Trump's assurances that ammunition…
Venezuela to join G20 energy meetings in Texas at US's invitation
Published: September 15, 2026 02:44
A Venezuelan delegation will join G20 energy talks in Houston this week as soaring oil prices and disruption from the Middle East war put global energy supplies under pressure. The meeting comes as the Trump administration deepens energy ties with Caracas…
US Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to restrict mail ballots as voting begins
Published: September 15, 2026 01:51
The US Supreme Court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump’s bid to impose new restrictions on mail ballots ahead of November’s midterm elections. The ruling leaves states free to continue using existing voting procedures, after election officials…
Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran US tour after pro-Palestinian remarks
Published: September 14, 2026 22:20
American rapper Macklemore announced on Monday that he was dropped from 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…
US Space Force confirms weapons deployed in space for first time
Published: September 14, 2026 21:56
The US Space Force has confirmed for the first time that Washington has weapons deployed in orbit, as the United States, China and Russia expand military capabilities in space. The disclosure highlights a growing focus on controlling the space domain and…
Trump criticises 'negative forces' seeking to slow AI development
Published: September 14, 2026 12:49
US President Donald Trump on Sunday slammed critics of artificial intelligence (AI) who warned firms to slow down development, branding them "negative" forces. The comments came soon after OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced his company will not go public this…
US hosts G20 energy talks in Texas as Iran war disrupts global fuel markets
https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20260914-us-g20-energy-talks-iran-war
Published: September 14, 2026 01:42
The United States begins G20 meetings in Houston on Monday promoting “energy abundance,” as President Donald Trump’s war against Iran disrupts global fuel markets. Delegations from major economies, including China, India, Japan and Germany, will attend…
‘I gave up my life to care for my father’: How 9/11 shaped a son’s sense of duty and life trajectory
Published: September 13, 2026 17:10
Jean-Emile Jammine is pleased to welcome Alessandro Stravato, a witness to the attacks of September 11th. His testimony offers a deeply personal account. He witnessed firsthand the second plane strike the World Trade Center from Arthur Ashe Stadium.…
‘We did what we had to do’: 25 years on, 9/11 first responder reflects on duty, survival and family
Published: September 13, 2026 16:18
Jean-Emile Jammine is pleased to welcome LaZetta Duncan, Retired NYPD Detective, 9/11 First Responder. Duncan remembers Ground Zero not as a historical event frozen in time, but as living history whose consequences continue to unfold and evolve 25 years…
Brazil: Michelle Bolsonaro's key role in the presidential race
https://www.france24.com/en/brazil-michelle-bolsonaro-s-key-role-in-the-presidential-race
Published: September 13, 2026 11:08
Brazil is heading to the polls on October 4, with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva seeking a fourth term as the Bolsonaro family mounts a political comeback through Flávio's presidential bid and Michelle's Senate campaign. With polls pointing to another…
The week in pictures: 9/11 anniversary, far-right win in Germany and Houthis' Yemen offensive
Published: September 13, 2026 10:48
A look back at some of the week's key news stories and the most striking images, from commemorations marking 25 years since the 9/11 attacks to the breakthrough win for Germany's far-right AfD party and the lightening offensive that has left Yemen's…
On Sept 12th, 'everyone was compassionate': The world needs 'to be together again' - Richard Roeill
Published: September 13, 2026 07:18
François Picard is pleased to welcome Richard Roeill, former New York Firefighter and 9/11 First Responder. His testimony reframes the legacy of September 11th not as a historical event confined to a single day, but as living history. The former New York…
Can we slowdown AI, and 9/11, who has the right to remember?
Published: September 11, 2026 18:43
In a week that marks 25 years since 9/11, Americans paused to pay tribute. Six bells tolled to signify six fatal moments in New York, at the Pentagon and in Pennsylvania, with a seventh bell rung this year to commemorate those who later died from…
Spotlight
https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/spotlight/20260911-spotlight
Published: September 11, 2026 18:42
The New York Times reporter Carol Rosenberg is widely regarded as one of the foremost American journalists, if not the foremost, on the U.S. detention camp at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba, where several alleged suspects in the 9/11 attacks are still being held,…
Flavio Bolsonaro probed for corruption as Brazil election tightens
Published: September 11, 2026 16:21
Just weeks before the vote, Brazilian presidential hopeful Flavio Bolsonaro's campaign is being rocked by revelations he is under investigation for alleged corruption and money laundering. The probe centres on financing sought for a film about his father,…
Trump delivers remarks at Pentagon ceremony to mark 25th anniversary of 9/11
Published: September 11, 2026 15:29
US President Donald Trump observed Friday’s 25th anniversary by speaking about 9/11 at a ceremony at the Pentagon commemorating the lives lost when al-Qaeda militants hijacked planes and killed nearly 3,000 people in three locations, upending American…
25 years after 9/11, al Qaeda remains a threat – even as Washington looks away
Published: September 11, 2026 14:24
A quarter of a century after the deadliest terrorist attacks in US history, al Qaeda’s various branches have moved away from the global jihad advocated by Osama bin Laden, focusing instead on regional insurgencies. Their actions continue to destabilise…
How the media has changed since 9/11
https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/scoop/20260911-how-the-media-has-changed-since-9-11
Published: September 11, 2026 13:37
It has been 25 years since terrorists hijacked planes and flew them into the Twin Towers, the Pentagon, and a fourth crashed in a field in Pennsylvania. Nearly 3,000 people were killed in the attacks that changed the course of US and world history. This…
Vance tries to label Democrats as 'party of hatred' as he seizes MAGA spotlight
Published: September 11, 2026 06:45
US Vice President JD Vance launched a virulent attack on the Democratic Party Thursday, accusing them of being the "party of hatred" at day two of the Republican convention ahead of the November midterm elections. With public support for President Donald…
Trump absent as New York marks 25 years since 9/11 with first Muslim mayor
https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20260911-trump-new-york-25-years-9-11-muslim-mayor
Published: September 11, 2026 01:47
New York marks the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks on Friday, with President Donald Trump attending a ceremony at the Pentagon while Vice President JD Vance and four former presidents join commemorations at Ground Zero, where victims’ relatives…
Meta tests out putting fact-checking in users’ hands across Latin America
Published: September 10, 2026 20:11
Meta is expanding its shift away from professional fact-checking. The tech giant announced it's trialling it's crowdsourced "Community Notes" system across 16 countries in Latin America. Meta says the system will only fully roll out once it is confident it…
As New York marks 25 years since 9/11, Muslims recall stigmatisation in aftermath of attacks
Published: September 10, 2026 19:32
As New York marks 25 years since the terrorist attacks on September 11th, New York’s Muslim community has become increasingly part of the fabric of the city. One sign of that is the election of Zohran Mamdani as the city’s mayor last November. Another is…
9/11 then and now: Do September 2001 attacks still shape our world?
Published: September 10, 2026 18:17
Once in a generation, sometimes once in a lifetime, a singular event blindsides the entire planet. 25 years on, does the memory of the Nine-Eleven attacks against New York's Twin Towers, the Pentagon and in Pennsylvania fade into history or is it still as…
Montserrat: The 'Pompeii' of the Caribbean
https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/focus/20260910-montserrat-the-pompeii-of-the-caribbean
Published: September 10, 2026 13:58
Part of the island of Montserrat, a UK Overseas Territory, was buried by a volcanic eruption in 1995. Today, caution is essential for those venturing on the mysterious island that is full of spectacular Caribbean landscapes. Our colleagues at France…
Colombia court orders President de la Espriella to hide social media videos of him with dead bodies
Published: September 10, 2026 11:31
Colombia's right-wing President Abelardo de la Espriella has been ordered to hide social media videos showing him walking past rows of the dead bodies of alleged guerrillas killed by the country's armed forces, according to a court document seen Wednesday.…
'Egomaniac': Papers discuss 'Trumpapalooza' midterm convention
https://www.france24.com/en/egomaniac-papers-discuss-trumpapalooza-midterm-convention
Published: September 10, 2026 08:39
PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, September 10: US papers react to the first night of the Republicans' midterm convention in Dallas. Also: five baby orangutans from Southeast Asia have been found in a forest in India. Then some dystopian science news. Finally,…
'Trump can see the writing on the wall here': Republicans hold midterm convention
Published: September 10, 2026 05:39
FRANCE 24's Washington, DC correspondent Fraser Jackson weighs in on US President Donald Trump's efforts to leverage his fading star power to help the Republican Party hold onto Congress in November's midterm elections.
How a former BAPS temple worker in the US got his freedom, but still seeks justice
Published: September 10, 2026 05:37
The Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Hindu sect at the heart of the Eiffel Tower strike made headlines in France during the inauguration of its latest temple near Paris. In the US, BAPS came under the spotlight when Indian stone…
Trump says he'll give Americans $5,000 each if Republicans win midterm elections
Published: September 10, 2026 05:15
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday urged his supporters to pretend he was on the ballot in the upcoming midterm elections in November, even saying he would give $5,000 to each American adult if the right-wing Republicans maintain control of Congress.…
Brazil Supreme Court chief suspends rival rulings amid election row
Published: September 9, 2026 23:44
Brazil's Supreme Court chief justice stepped in Wednesday to halt conflicting rulings by two fellow judges as a dispute over alleged links between Justice Alexandre de Moraes and a fraud-accused banker deepened. The clash has spilled into the campaign for…
Rubio to seek $45 million in additional security funding for Ecuador
Published: September 9, 2026 22:58
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday that Washington would seek $45 million in additional security funding for Ecuador and provide military equipment as the two countries deepen cooperation against drug trafficking. During a visit to Quito,…
Trump 'believes in the power of his own charisma', analyst says
Published: September 9, 2026 21:09
Republicans opened their highly unusual midterm convention in Dallas on Wednesday afternoon, a “Trump-a-Palooza” that is putting the president at the center of this fall’s midterm elections — whether the candidates running like it or not. Speaking with…
Trump claims firefighters carried him to safety ‘right after’ 9/11, but his account is disputed
Published: September 9, 2026 20:52
As the 25th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, Donald Trump has lashed out at the press over coverage questioning where he was. This week, he said two firefighters carried him to safety near the US Steel Building right after the attacks, though he later said…
Republicans put Trump center stage in US midterms gamble
https://www.france24.com/en/republicans-put-trump-center-stage-in-us-midterms-gamble
Published: September 9, 2026 19:04
US Republicans open an extraordinary midterm convention in Dallas on Wednesday betting that putting Donald Trump at the center of their campaign can rescue a party facing grim election forecasts -- despite the president's deeply negative approval ratings.…
How a French Foreign Legion soldier dramatically escaped Colombian captors
Published: September 9, 2026 16:17
A French Foreign Legion soldier kidnapped by Colombian guerrillas escaped after nearly a month in captivity by overpowering a guard, jumping into a river with his hands tied and trekking for four days through the Andes to reach safety, according to a…
Rubio hails Colombia's new pro-Trump leader De la Espriella on first stop of Latin American tour
Published: September 9, 2026 06:27
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio pledged closer security cooperation with Bogota on the first stop of his three-nation tour of pro-Washington Latin American nations. Rubio hailed the election of Colombian President Abelardo De La Espriella as part of a…
US bans Canadian alcohol, motorcycles and dairy products as trade spat escalates
Published: September 9, 2026 02:36
The US and Canada escalated a bitter trade dispute on Tuesday, with Washington imposing new import bans on Canadian alcohol, motorcycles and dairy products as Ottawa's retaliatory tariffs on US goods took effect.
Key post-9/11 air toxicity information was kept secret for 25 years
Published: September 9, 2026 01:44
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani released tens of thousands of previously undisclosed documents on Tuesday detailing what city officials knew about toxic air after the September 11 attacks, as the 25th anniversary approaches and thousands continue to suffer…
Smithsonian chief Lonnie Bunch steps down amid Trump administration pressure
Published: September 9, 2026 00:10
The Smithsonian announced Tuesday that Secretary Lonnie Bunch will leave his post at the end of the year, as the institution faces continued scrutiny from the Trump administration over how its museums present US history.
Accelerating diversification: Canada seeks economic sovereignty amid Trump's 'nonsensical' posturing
Published: September 8, 2026 21:02
François Picard is pleased to welcome Jean Simard, President and CEO of the Aluminum Association of Canada. According to Simard, the US-Canada aluminum dispute is not your conventional disagreement over trade, but rather a 'Trump posture that makes no…
Trump posts AI map showing US 'takeover' of North America, Iceland and Caribbean
Published: September 8, 2026 19:43
Donald Trump shared an AI-generated map Monday appearing to show the US absorbing Canada, Mexico, Greenland, Iceland, Cuba and parts of the Caribbean into a giant “United States of America”. Shared with no context, the post sparked diplomatic backlash with…
Canada will move faster from US reliance as tariffs take effect and Trump response looms
Published: September 8, 2026 19:19
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday that Canada would move faster to reduce its economic reliance on the United States as retaliatory tariffs took effect on about $20 billion worth of U.S. goods and the country braced for President Donald…
'US Midterm elections tend to be referendums on the unpopularity of the president'
Published: September 8, 2026 16:25
Annette Young is pleased to welcome Michelle Swers, Professor of Government at Georgetown University. She frames the New Hampshire primary as both a major Senate contest and an unusually strong indication of the national political climate ahead of…
US war on Iran: 'Incompetent administration when it comes to negotiations and prosecuting war'
Published: September 8, 2026 16:16
Mark Owen is pleased to welcome Barbara Slavin, Distinguished Fellow at the Simpson Center. She frames the war in the Persian Gulf as a mutually damaging stalemate in which neither Washington nor Tehran has found a politically sustainable exit: "There are…
Rubio kicks off tour in Latin America as US vies for regional influence
Published: September 8, 2026 05:59
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday arrived in Colombia following the recent election of hard-right lawyer and US ally President Abelardo de la Espriella, and a string of right-wing electoral victories across Latin America. Colombia is…
Canada's counter-tariffs take effect on several US goods as trade war reignites
Published: September 8, 2026 04:03
Canada's counter-tariffs on billions of dollars in US products took effect Tuesday, as a trade war between the two countries heated up. Ottawa's pushback comes weeks after US President Donald Trump imposed 50-percent tariffs on a similar value of Canadian…
Trump threatens to ban Canadian Bombardier jets from US market
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Published: September 8, 2026 02:24
US President Donald Trump threatened on Monday to block sales of Canadian planemaker Bombardier in the United States unless it builds aircraft in the country, escalating trade tensions on the eve of Canadian retaliatory tariffs. Trump accused Canada of…
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