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Putin and Zelensky hold separate calls with Trump on his birthday
Published: June 14, 2026 18:03
Russia’s Vladimir Putin and Ukraine’s Volodomyr Zelensky on Sunday held separate calls with US President Donald Trump as the latter prepared to celebrate his 80th birthday. The leaders discussed the war in Ukraine and their perceptions on how the more then…
Swiss police fire tear gas as anti-G7 protesters target UN buildings
Published: June 14, 2026 17:03
Swiss police on Sunday fired tear gas at demonstrators protesting the upcoming Group of Seven summit in France after some protesters started targeting buildings linked to the United Nations in Geneva.
Thousands of protesters expected in Geneva ahead of G7 summit
Published: June 14, 2026 09:17
On the eve of the G7 summit in Evian, France, Geneva is expecting thousands of protesters to converge on the city on Sunday, under close police surveillance, more than 20 years after the violence that marred the 2003 G8 summit. The "No-G7" coalition of…
UK intercepts oil tanker from Russia's shadow fleet in English Channel
Published: June 14, 2026 08:39
British forces intercepted a UK-sanctioned oil tanker accused of belonging to what has been dubbed Russia's "shadow fleet" in the English Channel on Sunday, in what the country’s defence ministry called "the first UK-led operation of its kind".
Despite regular strikes on Ukraine, Russia's offensive seems to be losing steam
Published: June 14, 2026 01:23
Strikes on Ukraine remain a regular occurrence, but behind this show of force, the Russian army’s offensive on the front lines is showing signs of slowing down, analysts say. More than four years after the full-scale invasion began, Russian capture of…
Switzerland holds Brexit-style referendum on 10 million population cap
Published: June 14, 2026 00:24
Swiss voters will decide on Sunday whether to approve a proposal to cap the country's population at 10 million by 2050, a measure critics say could have Brexit-like consequences for the economy and relations with the European Union. The referendum reflects…
Ukraine's EU accession bid gains traction as Hungary lifts veto
Published: June 12, 2026 20:01
The European Union will resume membership negotiations with Ukraine on Monday after Hungary's new government lifted a long-standing veto imposed by former prime minister Viktor Orban. EU leaders said all member states had agreed to open the first phase of…
Kosovo's 'Groundhog Day' politics
https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/spotlight/20260612-kosovo-s-groundhog-day-politics
Published: June 12, 2026 18:37
Right now, the path the EU and NATO faces another set back. There's been no functioning government, despite three elections in less in 16 months.
Iran, Ukraine, Belfast & Albania’s ‘Flamingo Revolution’
Published: June 12, 2026 18:20
In a week that began with President Trump pronouncing that a ceasefire extension was so close with Iran, two or three days max, and that would only take an hour to finalise. Hours later Tehran downed a US Apache helicopter off the Gulf of Oman with the…
LGBTQ rights in Hungary: 'We are very hopeful that changes will be made'
Published: June 12, 2026 17:13
The election of the Hungary's new centre-right prime minister, Peter Magyar, in April marked a particularly stinging defeat for Viktor Orban, whose government was widely regarded as one of the most anti-LGBTQ in the EU. Rights advocates expect legal…
'We need more clean, homegrown, cheap European energy': EU Climate Commissioner
Published: June 12, 2026 17:01
With Europeans sizzling in a record-breaking heatwave in May, and lands and rivers facing severe drought conditions in April, the effects of extreme climate-related events are becoming increasingly obvious. We sit down with the EU's Commissioner for…
EU reaches provisional deal on migrant returns: An effective and fair system?
Published: June 12, 2026 15:13
The EU Parliament and EU Council have provisionally agreed to simplify and speed up the return of migrants staying in the bloc unlawfully. Backers of the deal say it is urgent to do something about the low enforcement of deportation orders: 27 percent last…
Brexit: 10 years of regret?
https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/revisited/20260612-brexit-10-years-of-chaos-and-regret
Published: June 12, 2026 14:13
On June 23, 2016 the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union with 52 percent of "Leave" votes against 48 percent for "Remain". It was a political storm few had predicted. Ten years on, our Revisited show explores the social and political impact of…
Not up for debate: Britain bans commentators Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur
Published: June 12, 2026 13:44
This week, FRANCE 24's media show Scoop looks at Britain's decision to block controversial left-wing commentators Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur from entering the country. The interior minister judged that their presence was "not conducive to the public good".…
'Extremely complex legislation: Can they agree on common rules to manage migration together?"
Published: June 12, 2026 12:50
William Hilderbrandt is pleased to welcome Camille Le Coz. Director of the Migration Policy Institute of Europe. The implementation of the EU's new Migration and Asylum Pact marks the beginning of a critical experiment in collective migration governance.…
‘All of us are migrants’, says pope on final day of Spain visit
Published: June 12, 2026 09:43
On the final day of his Spanish tour, Pope Leo XIV on Friday visited Tenerife, the largest of the Canary Islands, where he urged migrants to do their part to integrate and host communities to welcome newcomers. "All of us are migrants", said the pontiff,…
EU adopts major landmark asylum reform hardening border procedures
Published: June 12, 2026 06:01
The EU adopts a major immigration reform on Friday that allows member states to reduce protections for asylum-seekers. The changes have prompted right groups to warn that humanitarian concerns are taking the back seat to politics in Europe, where public…
Belfast knife attack: False images, misinformation fuel anti-immigration riots
Published: June 11, 2026 20:59
Police in Northern Ireland Thursday prepared for further disorder, as anti-immigration riots may enter its third night. The unrest erupted after a brutal street stabbing Monday involving Sudanese national Hadi Alodid, who has been charged for attempted…
UK defence chief steps down, accuses Starmer of making Britain 'less safe'
Published: June 11, 2026 20:28
British Defence Secretary John Healey resigned on Thursday, accusing Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the Treasury of failing to provide sufficient funding for the armed forces. The departure deepens pressure on Starmer ahead of a crucial by-election, with…
Why Russian trucks in Ukraine are covered in ‘zebra’ camouflage
Published: June 11, 2026 12:34
Images shared by military bloggers show Russian forces using black-and-white striped camouflage on their trucks. The technique aims to deceive the AI recognition systems of Ukrainian drones, underscoring the constant adaptation of tactics in the conflict.
Pope casts flowers in sea in tribute to drowned migrants during Canary visit
Published: June 11, 2026 10:09
Pope Leo XIV on Thursday visited Spain's Canary Islands, the once-notorious centre of the European migration debate, where he threw a bouquet of flowers in the sea in tribute to the migrants who perished trying to reach the Atlantic archipelago. The…
Poland prepares to stand its ground with massive new civil defence programme
https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20260611-poland-prepares-stand-ground-against-potential-threats
Published: June 11, 2026 08:53
As it races to become NATO’s frontline fortress against Russia, Poland has launched large-scale civilian courses teaching survival skills during times of crisis. The programme is intended to help bridge the gap between the military and society while…
UK watchdog warns online platforms as Belfast riots go viral
https://www.france24.com/en/uk-watchdog-warns-online-platforms-as-belfast-riots-go-viral
Published: June 10, 2026 19:47
Northern Ireland braced Wednesday for a potential second night of violence directed at immigrants, following unrest that UK authorities say was stoked by far-right activists on social media after a brutal Belfast stabbing. Britain's media regulator…
Has Russia given up on Kinburn Spit, its westernmost foothold in Ukraine?
Published: June 10, 2026 17:35
At the start of the war in Ukraine, the Russian capture of Kinburn Spit – a narrow piece of land that holds the key to several Ukrainian ports – was hailed as one of Moscow’s most significant victories on the southern front. From there, Russia could launch…
French sculptor Béatrice Bizot on being part of Sagrada Familia blessing
Published: June 10, 2026 12:45
On the day that the new tower of the Sagrada Familia basilica in Barcelona is to be blessed by the pope, a sculptor whose work is to be placed inside the new parts of the famous building has told FRANCE 24 that she's very excited to be a small part of it.…
'Trump's effort to bring this war to an end has failed,' ex-Ukrainian FM Kuleba says
Published: June 10, 2026 12:02
In an interview with FRANCE 24, former Ukrainian foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba said US President Donald Trump's "effort to bring this war to an end has failed", warning that the US president "does not seem to be ready to change his approach to Russia".…
As British town councils face budget cuts, local residents lend a helping hand
Published: June 10, 2026 11:11
Peeling paint, rundown roundabouts and shuttered post offices: in recent years, local public services across the United Kingdom have been in steady decline. But in some communities, volunteers have decided to step in – filling the gaps where the state has…
Is the far right exploiting the 'sickening' attack by a refugee in Belfast?
Published: June 10, 2026 09:42
PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, June 10: British papers talk about the unrest in Belfast in the aftermath of a knife stabbing. Next: what does it mean to be a trillionaire? Elon Musk might soon find out. Also: Pope Leo met with Bad Bunny, but the Vatican says it…
End of FCAS 'flagship project' marks setback for Franco-German cooperation and European defence
Published: June 10, 2026 06:43
François Picard is pleased to welcome Ulrike Franke, Senior Policy Fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations. According to Franke, the project's demise was "not a surprise to anybody." While acknowledging that Dassault was often perceived as…
Pope warns of growing mental health crisis, domestic violence at Barcelona Vigil
Published: June 9, 2026 23:10
Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday urged greater attention to mental health after hearing emotional testimonies from young people at a prayer vigil in Barcelona, including a woman who described surviving a suicide attempt. He called on public health systems to…
FCAS project failure: 'France, Germany characterised by totally different strategic cultures'
Published: June 9, 2026 19:28
France and Germany said on Monday they had agreed to abandon a joint fighter jet programme due to disagreements between the companies involved, in a blow to European efforts to boost defence cooperation. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Jeanette Süß,…
UK leaders urge calm as far-right figures call for anti-migrant protests over Belfast stabbing
Published: June 9, 2026 15:05
UK leaders on Tuesday urged for calm after far-right groups and figures called for anti-migrant rallies to be held across the UK to protest a stabbing in Belfast in Northern Ireland the night before. The calls come after a Sudanese man in his 30s was…
Pope Leo to bless newly completed Sagrada Familia tower in Barcelona
https://www.france24.com/en/pope-leo-to-bless-newly-completed-sagrada-familia-tower-in-barcelona
Published: June 9, 2026 14:01
Pope Leo on June 9 arrived in Barcelona where he will celebrate mass in the Sagrada Familia Basilica and bless the new tower that has made it the world's tallest church. It was completed after 144 years spent under construction. The Pope's visit coincides…
Why Zelensky asked Russian oligarch Abramovich to test Putin’s appetite for talks
Published: June 9, 2026 12:33
Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed reports that he asked Roman Abramovich to pass on an offer of direct talks to Vladimir Putin. A Russian oligarch loyal to the Kremlin may be a surprise choice of messenger for Kyiv, but the former Chelsea owner…
Nigeria rescues 360 women and children abducted by Boko Haram
https://www.france24.com/en/nigeria-rescues-360-women-and-children-abducted-by-boko-haram
Published: June 9, 2026 11:30
The Nigerian army said on June 7 it freed 360 people abducted by Boko Haram in the northeastern part of the country. The operation, according to the army’s statement, was conducted in the Mandara mountains which form a part of the militant group’s…
West Ham owner David Sullivan accused of preying on women for sex
Published: June 9, 2026 10:53
PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, June 9: We look at how the Chinese papers are covering Xi Jinping's two-day visit to North Korea. The New York Times examines how Pyongyang has transformed its economy through repression and fortuity. In the UK, West Ham's…
Germany and France scrap landmark next-generation fighter jet project
https://www.france24.com/en/germany-and-france-scrap-landmark-next-generation-fighter-jet-project
Published: June 9, 2026 10:52
France and Germany have agreed to scrap a landmark project to build a next generation fighter jet. The move is a setback for European defense cooperation at a time when leaders are pushing for greater military unity, amid increasing tension with the United…
EU set to discuss deportation of Afghan refugees with Taliban
https://www.france24.com/en/eu-set-to-discuss-deportation-of-afghan-refugees-with-taliban
Published: June 9, 2026 10:45
The EU has invited Taliban representatives to Brussels for technical talks on deportations, which could take place before the summer. This despite worries that such talks could normalise the Taliban, on top of legal and human rights concerns about sending…
French singer Bruel held in police custody on sexual assault allegations
Published: June 9, 2026 09:04
French singer and actor Patrick Bruel will be held in police custody until Wednesday as investigators questioned him over allegations of sexual assault and rape involving at least a dozen women, prosecutors said, adding that two new rape complaints had…
French court tries seven Georgians over theft of rare Russian books
Published: June 9, 2026 05:57
Seven Georgian nationals are due in court in Paris on Tuesday for the theft of rare works by Russian literary giants including Alexander Pushkin from prestigious French libraries, in a case prosecutors say formed part of a Europe-wide organised theft…
Russian strikes kill four, wound 10 in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region
https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20260609-russian-strikes-kill-four-in-ukraine-kharkiv-region
Published: June 9, 2026 00:56
Russian strikes killed four people and wounded 10 others in Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region, according to local officials. The attack hit the city of Chuguiv, causing fires, damaging residential buildings and vehicles, and adding to a surge in…
Zelensky says he had 'positive' talks with Trump envoys on Ukraine war
Published: June 8, 2026 22:09
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he held a positive conversation with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on Monday, signalling renewed efforts to advance diplomacy over the war with Russia. The call came as European leaders backed a…
EU Taliban invite 'the wrong signal to anyone that is using power as a means of suppression'
Published: June 8, 2026 21:31
Human rights groups are raising the alarm after the European Commission invited Taliban officials to Brussels to discuss migrant deportations. More than 80 groups are asking the European Commission to reverse course, saying that the move risks normalizing…
Russian interference in Armenia: A nation tested by disinformation
Published: June 8, 2026 18:13
Under the leadership of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Armenia is moving to distance itself from Russia and forge closer ties with the European Union. Despite pro-Russian disinformation campaigns targeting the government, the pro-European candidate won…
Pope urges Spanish Church to adopt ‘culture of care’, reparations for sex abuse survivors
Published: June 8, 2026 15:08
Pope Leo XIV told Spanish bishops on Monday to provide reparations and adopt a "culture of care" ahead of an expected meeting with survivors of clergy sexual abuse during his weeklong visit to the country. The Spanish hierarchy had largely dismissed the…
French NATO jet shoots down drone over Latvia as another explodes in Moldova
Published: June 8, 2026 14:05
A drone that entered NATO member Latvia's airspace from Russia on Monday was shot down by a French military fighter jet, as fragments of another drone were found in a field in Moldova after it entered from Ukraine earlier the same day. Military drones…
Dissident Chinese artist revisits Monet's waterlilies through Lego art
https://www.france24.com/en/dissident-chinese-artist-revisits-monet-s-waterlilies-through-lego-art
Published: June 8, 2026 13:29
At the MuMa du Havre, Chinese artist Ai Weiwei revisits Monet's famous Water lilies through two monumental works composed of 650,000 Lego bricks. Behind the technical prowess is also a more intimate story, marked by exile, dissent - and the artist's family…
'Democratic backsliding': Armenia's 'extreme polarisation, hate speech, stigmatization' mar election
Published: June 8, 2026 12:10
FRANCE 24's Charles Pellegrin is pleased to welcome Dr Narek Sukiasyan, Senior Policy Researcher at Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Armenia and Adjunct Lecturer at American University of Armenia. He argues that while Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's victory does…
Armenia confirms turn towards West in election
https://www.france24.com/en/armenia-confirms-turn-towards-west-in-election
Published: June 8, 2026 10:38
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's ruling party has won parliamentary elections, according to results from Armenia's electoral commission, cementing the nation's Westward tilt. The result comes despite threats from Moscow and claims of Russian…
Prime Minister Albin Kurti's party wins Kosovo vote but falls short of majority
Published: June 8, 2026 01:05
Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti's party emerged as the largest force in Sunday's snap election but failed to secure enough support to govern alone, setting the stage for difficult coalition negotiations. The vote, marked by low turnout and voter…
European leaders back Zelensky's call for direct Russia talks
Published: June 7, 2026 23:01
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky won support from the leaders of Britain, France and Germany on Sunday for direct ceasefire talks with Russia, as diplomatic efforts to end the war remain stalled. The appeal came as Russian strikes reportedly damaged…
Nuclear powers increasing deployment of warheads, SIPRI warns
Published: June 7, 2026 22:42
The world’s nuclear-armed states are increasingly moving warheads from storage onto operational delivery systems, raising the risk of conflict despite a gradual decline in overall stockpiles, researchers warned on Monday. SIPRI said geopolitical rivalry…
Armenia: Moscow, Meddling & the Mountain
https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/spotlight/20260607-armenia-moscow-meddling-the-mountain
Published: June 7, 2026 17:54
Taline Papazian is a French Armenian political scientist and strategic affairs analyst covering Armenia and South Caucasus. She is also Director of the Armenia Peace Initiative Think Tank.
Kosovo: Former President warns of the cost of political deadlock
Published: June 7, 2026 17:31
"Enough is Enough", the words of Gezim Selimi, a retired teacher in Pristina as he voted today in the Kosovo elections. He was one of a snap shot of voters questioned by journalists about what it like to be voting again in Kosovo.