J&J to discontinue HIV vaccine trial after it was found ineffective • FRANCE 24 English FRANCE 24 English 2024-10-22 | J&J to discontinue HIV vaccine trial after it was found ineffective • FRANCE 24 English
Iranians focus on cost of living ahead of presidential election • FRANCE 24 English FRANCE 24 English 2024-06-27 | In Iran, the six candidates approved to run in the imminent presidential election have made their final pitches to voters ahead of Friday's snap poll. The election was called after former president Ebrahim Raisi died in a helicopter crash last month. The candidates have spent much of the campaign encouraging Iranians to participate, amid fears of low turnout. FRANCE 24's Andrew Hilliar, Karim Yahiaoui and Abdallah Malkawi report.#Iran #presidential election #inflation🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: france24.com/enLike us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBenFollow us on X (Twitter): https://f24.my/XenBrowse the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGenDiscover our TikTok videos: https://f24.my/TKenGet the latest top stories on Telegram: https://f24.my/TGen
Bolivia attempted coup fails as military flees, leading general arrested • FRANCE 24 English FRANCE 24 English 2024-06-27 | Bolivia's army chief was arrested Wednesday after sending soldiers and tanks to take up position in front of government buildings in what President Luis Arce called an attempted coup.Read more about this story in our article: https://f24.my/AQuW.y🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: france24.com/enLike us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBenFollow us on X (Twitter): https://f24.my/XenBrowse the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGenDiscover our TikTok videos: https://f24.my/TKenGet the latest top stories on Telegram: https://f24.my/TGen
Trump, Biden in final preparations for historic US presidential debate • FRANCE 24 English FRANCE 24 English 2024-06-27 | Joe Biden and Donald Trump made final preparations Wednesday for the biggest moment so far in the US election -- the first of two high-stakes debates that could upend the raceRead more about this story in our article: https://f24.my/AQwF.y🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: france24.com/enLike us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBenFollow us on X (Twitter): https://f24.my/XenBrowse the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGenDiscover our TikTok videos: https://f24.my/TKenGet the latest top stories on Telegram: https://f24.my/TGen
French court upholds warrant for Assad over chemical weapons • FRANCE 24 English FRANCE 24 English 2024-06-26 | A French judiciary court rejected an appeal for its international arrest warrant against Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad to be annulled on the grounds that al-Assad had absolute immunity as head of state. The warrant for complicity in war crimes and crimes against humanity was issued in November, 2023 stems from allegations that al-Assad's regime was responsible for using chemical weapons in an attack that killed over 1,000 people, including hundreds of children, in August, 2021.🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: france24.com/enLike us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBenFollow us on X (Twitter): https://f24.my/XenBrowse the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGenDiscover our TikTok videos: https://f24.my/TKenGet the latest top stories on Telegram: https://f24.my/TGen
Kenya : Ruto withdraws bill after deadly protest • FRANCE 24 English FRANCE 24 English 2024-06-26 | In Kenya, William Ruto has said that the controversial tax bill will be withdrawn. It comes after at least 22 people were killed in protests against the bill on Tuesday, according to Kenya’s Human Rights Commission. The organisation has said that the death toll is likely to rise as more information becomes available. Read more about this story in our article: https://f24.my/AQuG.y🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: france24.com/enLike us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBenFollow us on X (Twitter): https://f24.my/XenBrowse the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGenDiscover our TikTok videos: https://f24.my/TKenGet the latest top stories on Telegram: https://f24.my/TGen
Tax the super-rich, says new report commissioned by G20 chair Brazil • FRANCE 24 English FRANCE 24 English 2024-06-26 | In a new report, commissioned by Brazil for its G20 presidency, French economist Gabriel Zucman says an international scheme to impose a global minimum tax on the world's richest individuals is technically feasible and that a 2% wealth tax on 3,000 billionaires could generate more than 200 billion dollars in revenue. Plus, the summer sales have kicked off here in France. But the month-long period isn't as successful as in the past, when promotional sales were more restricted. Read more about this story in our article: https://f24.my/AQuB.y🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: france24.com/enLike us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBenFollow us on X (Twitter): https://f24.my/XenBrowse the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGenDiscover our TikTok videos: https://f24.my/TKenGet the latest top stories on Telegram: https://f24.my/TGen
Did French hard-left representative wear a Hamas symbol during televised debate? • FRANCE 24 FRANCE 24 English 2024-06-26 | France Unbowed, Manuel Bompard, was seen wearing an inverted red triangle pin on his blazer during last night's legislative debates. Many on social media were quick to point out that the left wing politician was wearing a symbol in support of Hamas. We explain in this edition of Truth or Fake.#jeanlucmelenchon #franceelections2024 #israelhamaswarRead more about this story in our article: https://f24.my/AQty.y🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: france24.com/enLike us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBenFollow us on X (Twitter): https://f24.my/XenBrowse the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGenDiscover our TikTok videos: https://f24.my/TKenGet the latest top stories on Telegram: https://f24.my/TGen
From Trump to Le Pen: Why the far-right surge? • FRANCE 24 English FRANCE 24 English 2024-06-26 | Many who read the polls might say 2024 seems like the year of living dangerously.No arguing who hass got the momentum only four days out from snap legislative elections here in France... and on the eve of the first candidate’s debate in the United States.#Trump #Le Pen #Far-right🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: france24.com/enLike us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBenFollow us on X (Twitter): https://f24.my/XenBrowse the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGenDiscover our TikTok videos: https://f24.my/TKenGet the latest top stories on Telegram: https://f24.my/TGen
Constant pain: Victims of Haitis gangs face health system in crisis • FRANCE 24 English FRANCE 24 English 2024-06-26 | Suffering from gunshot wounds to the leg and buttocks, 31-year-old Olivier Vilminio sought treatment in a hospital in Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince. But even there, he was not safe from a surge of gang violence that has upended life in the impoverished Caribbean nation and made medical care even more difficult to attain. As the necessary treatments are either too expensive or unavailable, the father of two young daughters says his wounds have left him in constant pain.#Haiti #gangs #crisis🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: france24.com/enLike us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBenFollow us on X (Twitter): https://f24.my/XenBrowse the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGenDiscover our TikTok videos: https://f24.my/TKenGet the latest top stories on Telegram: https://f24.my/TGen
Olympic Games: With one month to go, will Paris be ready? • FRANCE 24 English FRANCE 24 English 2024-06-26 | A public transport overhaul, new sports venues and a spectacular opening ceremony on the River Seine - with just one month to go until the start of the 2024 Paris Olympics, is the city going to be ready in time? France 24's Sports editor James Vasina takes a look.#Olympic #Games #Paris🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: france24.com/enLike us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBenFollow us on X (Twitter): https://f24.my/XenBrowse the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGenDiscover our TikTok videos: https://f24.my/TKenGet the latest top stories on Telegram: https://f24.my/TGen
Spotlight on economy in French election debate, but what about foreign policy? • FRANCE 24 English FRANCE 24 English 2024-06-26 | French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal accused his far-right and leftwing political opponents of "promising the moon" in a three-way televised debate on Tuesday ahead of next Sunday's first round of early parliamentary elections, with the parties’ economic plans largely taking centre stage. However, there was, perhaps surprisingly, little focus on French foreign policy, including the the country’s role in the war in Ukraine. Clovis Casali takes a closer look.#France #election #debate🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: france24.com/enLike us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBenFollow us on X (Twitter): https://f24.my/XenBrowse the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGenDiscover our TikTok videos: https://f24.my/TKenGet the latest top stories on Telegram: https://f24.my/TGen
Kenyas Ruto says finance bill to be withdrawn after anti-tax protest deaths • FRANCE 24 English FRANCE 24 English 2024-06-26 | Kenyan President William Ruto said Wednesday that a bill containing contentious tax hikes would "be withdrawn", dramatically reversing course after more than 20 people died and parliament was ransacked by protesters opposed to the legislation.#Kenya #tax #protests🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: france24.com/enLike us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBenFollow us on X (Twitter): https://f24.my/XenBrowse the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGenDiscover our TikTok videos: https://f24.my/TKenGet the latest top stories on Telegram: https://f24.my/TGen
Robert F. Kennedy Jrs sister Kerry urges him to drop from US presidential race • FRANCE 24 FRANCE 24 English 2024-06-26 | FRANCE 24 spoke to Kerry Kennedy, the president of Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights. She's one of the 11 children of Robert F. Kennedy, who was assassinated in 1968 – five years after his brother, then president John F. Kennedy. Kerry Kennedy's brother, Robert F. Kennedy Jr, is running for president as an independent candidate. Like most of the Kennedys, Kerry supports President Joe Biden's re-election bid. Warning that the "world order" would be at risk with a new Trump presidency, she called the November vote "the most important presidential election in our lifetime". "There is no chance that Bobby could win this election," she noted, expressing concern that her brother could take crucial votes from Biden. "We need every Biden vote to go to Biden and we need every Trump vote to go to Bobby Kennedy," she told FRANCE 24, urging her brother to "drop from the race".Read more about this story in our article: https://f24.my/AQrU.y🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: france24.com/enLike us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBenFollow us on X (Twitter): https://f24.my/XenBrowse the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGenDiscover our TikTok videos: https://f24.my/TKenGet the latest top stories on Telegram: https://f24.my/TGen
Sold on ‘les Soldes.’ France’s summer sales begin. • FRANCE 24 English FRANCE 24 English 2024-06-26 | We take a look at the strict rules that distinguish the summer and winter sales from other shopping discounts in France. Solange Mougin also dives into the history of these sales and how the French are spending less than they used to.🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: france24.com/enLike us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBenFollow us on X (Twitter): https://f24.my/XenBrowse the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGenDiscover our TikTok videos: https://f24.my/TKenGet the latest top stories on Telegram: https://f24.my/TGen
No winners, no losers in first French legislative debate, but plenty of spin • FRANCE 24 English FRANCE 24 English 2024-06-26 | French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal and the chief of the main far-right party Jordan Bardella clashed in an ill-tempered debate Tuesday that exposed fierce tensions less than a week ahead of the most polarising election in decades, though none of the party leaders emerged with a clear victory says France 24's Angela Diffley.#France #elections #debate🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: france24.com/enLike us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBenFollow us on X (Twitter): https://f24.my/XenBrowse the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGenDiscover our TikTok videos: https://f24.my/TKenGet the latest top stories on Telegram: https://f24.my/TGen
Paris 2024: A lot of nervousness over Olympic hosts readiness • FRANCE 24 English FRANCE 24 English 2024-06-26 | The Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games are set to begin in just one month's time. It's the first time in a century that the City of Light will play host, welcoming the world with one of the world's premier sporting events. Does the city appear ready? Sports journalist for the UK's Guardian newspaper Ed Aarons joins France 24's Genie Godula for all of the hard-hitting play-by-play analysis!#Paris #Olympics #Games🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: france24.com/enLike us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBenFollow us on X (Twitter): https://f24.my/XenBrowse the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGenDiscover our TikTok videos: https://f24.my/TKenGet the latest top stories on Telegram: https://f24.my/TGen
Assanges wife says he needs time to recuperate after release • FRANCE 24 English FRANCE 24 English 2024-06-26 | Wikileaks founder Julian Assange needs privacy and time to recover after more than five years in a high-security London prison, his wife Stella said Wednesday. "He needs time, he needs to recuperate, and this is a process," she told a news conference, appearing close to tears.#WikiLeaks #Assange #freed🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: france24.com/enLike us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBenFollow us on X (Twitter): https://f24.my/XenBrowse the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGenDiscover our TikTok videos: https://f24.my/TKenGet the latest top stories on Telegram: https://f24.my/TGen
UK elections: Sunak and Starmer to face off in final bid for votes • FRANCE 24 English FRANCE 24 English 2024-06-26 | British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Keir Starmer will face off in a final television debate Wednesday evening ahead of the UK’s July 4 general election, with Sunak’s Conservatives trailing badly in the polls. France 24’s Benedicte Paviot takes a look.#Sunak #UK #election🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: france24.com/enLike us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBenFollow us on X (Twitter): https://f24.my/XenBrowse the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGenDiscover our TikTok videos: https://f24.my/TKenGet the latest top stories on Telegram: https://f24.my/TGen
Film show: An unkindly triptych from Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos • FRANCE 24 English FRANCE 24 English 2024-06-26 | We discuss "Kinds of Kindness", Yorgos Lanthimos' latest collaboration with Emma Stone and Willem Dafoe. Film critic Lisa Nesselson tells us why the Greek director has set himself up as a hard act to follow after 2023's award-winning "Poor Things". We also take a look at a new documentary charting the life and music of American folk icon Joan Baez and discover the dark comedy at the heart of French film "Plastic Guns", which revisits a horrifying and unresolved true crime. Plus, Pierre Niney plays the title role in the "The Count of Monte Cristo" as Alexandre Dumas' beloved adventure novel gets the big screen treatment.Read more about this story in our article: https://f24.my/AQq7.y🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: france24.com/enLike us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBenFollow us on X (Twitter): https://f24.my/XenBrowse the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGenDiscover our TikTok videos: https://f24.my/TKenGet the latest top stories on Telegram: https://f24.my/TGen
Swap deal for US journalist jailed by Russia? • FRANCE 24 English FRANCE 24 English 2024-06-26 | Russia said on Wednesday that it has sent the United States "signals" about a possible prisoner swap involving detained reporter Evan Gershkovich and that Washington should seriously consider them. Nick Holdsworth, France 24's former Moscow correspondent, says a swap deal remains a likely outcome but remains "a way off yet".#Gershkovich #trial #Russia🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: france24.com/enLike us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBenFollow us on X (Twitter): https://f24.my/XenBrowse the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGenDiscover our TikTok videos: https://f24.my/TKenGet the latest top stories on Telegram: https://f24.my/TGen
Russia starts closed-door espionage trial for US reporter Gershkovich • FRANCE 24 English FRANCE 24 English 2024-06-26 | A shaven-headed Evan Gershkovich went on trial behind closed doors on Wednesday in a Russian court where the U.S. journalist is accused of spying. Prosecutors say the Wall Street Journal reporter gathered secret information on the orders of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency about a company that manufactures tanks for Russia's war in Ukraine. If convicted, he faces a sentence of up to 20 years.#Gershkovich #trial #Russia🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: france24.com/enLike us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBenFollow us on X (Twitter): https://f24.my/XenBrowse the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGenDiscover our TikTok videos: https://f24.my/TKenGet the latest top stories on Telegram: https://f24.my/TGen
14-year legal battle comes to an end as Assange walks free • FRANCE 24 English FRANCE 24 English 2024-06-26 | Julian Assange walked free and was on his way back to his native Australia on Wednesday after a plea deal with the United States ended years of legal drama for the WikiLeaks founder.🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: france24.com/enLike us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBenFollow us on X (Twitter): https://f24.my/XenBrowse the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGenDiscover our TikTok videos: https://f24.my/TKenGet the latest top stories on Telegram: https://f24.my/TGen
Kenya starts clearing debris after deadly protests • FRANCE 24 English FRANCE 24 English 2024-06-26 | Kenyans woke up to the acrid smell of tear gas still lingering in the capital on Wednesday, a day after protesters stormed parliament amid violent demonstrations over a controversial tax plan during which at least 13 people have been killed, according to an NGO. France 24's Olvia Bizot has the latest from Nairobi.🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: france24.com/enLike us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBenFollow us on X (Twitter): https://f24.my/XenBrowse the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGenDiscover our TikTok videos: https://f24.my/TKenGet the latest top stories on Telegram: https://f24.my/TGen
French far right’s plan to ban dual nationals from ‘strategic posts’ sparks alarm FRANCE 24 English 2024-06-26 | If the far right National Rally party wins the French elections on July 7, it has pledged that dual nationals will be excluded from "the most strategic posts of the state." The controversial proposal has caused alarm among dual citizens and drawn criticism from the left and centrists. Interior Minister Garald Darmanin referred to it as a way of "filtering the French" that discredits some 3 million French dual national citizens and others believe it points to the wider discrimination at the heart of party's policies.🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: france24.com/enLike us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBenFollow us on X (Twitter): https://f24.my/XenBrowse the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGenDiscover our TikTok videos: https://f24.my/TKenGet the latest top stories on Telegram: https://f24.my/TGen
Mauritania’s Meulfeu veil spreads across borders • FRANCE 24 English FRANCE 24 English 2024-06-26 | In Mauritania, a dress style known as the Meulfeu has become all the rage in recent years, even spreading to other countries in the region. Colourful fabrics are wrapped around the head and body in a very particular way. Many Mauritanian women have taken to social media to show off their look - an act of emancipation in what is a deeply conservative society.#Mauritania #veil #meulfeu🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: france24.com/enLike us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBenFollow us on X (Twitter): https://f24.my/XenBrowse the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGenDiscover our TikTok videos: https://f24.my/TKenGet the latest top stories on Telegram: https://f24.my/TGen
Tensions mount ahead of South Africa coalition govt formation • FRANCE 24 English FRANCE 24 English 2024-06-26 | South Africa's weakened African National Congress (ANC) denounced on Monday "outrageous demands" for cabinet positions by its coalition partners in documents leaked to the press amid negotiations to form a government.#SouthAfrica #ANC #elections🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: france24.com/enLike us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBenFollow us on X (Twitter): https://f24.my/XenBrowse the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGenDiscover our TikTok videos: https://f24.my/TKenGet the latest top stories on Telegram: https://f24.my/TGen
REPLAY: WikiLeaks founder Assange lands in Australia a free man • FRANCE 24 English FRANCE 24 English 2024-06-26 | WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange returned home to Australia to start life as a free man Wednesday after admitting he revealed US defence secrets in a deal that unlocked the door to his London prison cell. Assange landed on a chilly Canberra evening in a private jet, the final act of an international drama that led him from a five-year stretch in the high-security Belmarsh prison in Britain to a courtroom in a US Pacific island territory and, finally, home.#WikiLeaks #Assange #freed🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: france24.com/enLike us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBenFollow us on X (Twitter): https://f24.my/XenBrowse the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGenDiscover our TikTok videos: https://f24.my/TKenGet the latest top stories on Telegram: https://f24.my/TGen
The new faces of K-pop: South Korean music genre broadens its horizons • FRANCE 24 English FRANCE 24 English 2024-06-26 | South Korean pop music generated more than €4 billion in the first half of last year. It has even become the main reason why tourists visit the country. But now, K-pop is trying to attract new generations of overseas fans, while retaining its Korean identity. That means the emergence of bands with non-Korean artists. Our corrrespondent asked K-pop artists and fans what they think about this bold new move.#K-pop #music #cultureRead more about this story in our article: https://f24.my/AQok.y🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: france24.com/enLike us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBenFollow us on X (Twitter): https://f24.my/XenBrowse the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGenDiscover our TikTok videos: https://f24.my/TKenGet the latest top stories on Telegram: https://f24.my/TGen
EURO 2024: Impressive Spain, Germany and Portugal remain heavy favourites • FRANCE 24 English FRANCE 24 English 2024-06-26 | Eurosport reporter Ruben Slagter joins FRANCE 24 for the EURO 2024 roundup, and all of the latest hard-hitting action, as we head to the knock-out stages in the round of 16!🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: france24.com/enLike us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBenFollow us on X (Twitter): https://f24.my/XenBrowse the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGenDiscover our TikTok videos: https://f24.my/TKenGet the latest top stories on Telegram: https://f24.my/TGen
Will Pariss River Seine be ready for the Olympics in one months time? • FRANCE 24 English FRANCE 24 English 2024-06-26 | PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday 26 June: Papers react to an ill-humoured TV debate that saw French PM Gabriel Attal spar with left-wing and far-right challengers. Also, protests in Kenya leave Western allies almost tongue-tied. In other news, the state of the River Seine continues to make headlines in France, one month before the start of the Olympics. Will the opening ceremony and open-water swimming events be able to go ahead as planned?#Seine #JO2024 #OlympicsRead more about this story in our article: https://f24.my/AQoe.y🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: france24.com/enLike us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBenFollow us on X (Twitter): https://f24.my/XenBrowse the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGenDiscover our TikTok videos: https://f24.my/TKenGet the latest top stories on Telegram: https://f24.my/TGen
Kenyas Ruto vows full response after deadly anti-tax protests • FRANCE 24 English FRANCE 24 English 2024-06-26 | Kenyan President William Ruto vowed to take a tough line against "violence and anarchy" on Tuesday, after protests against his government's proposed tax hikes turned deadly and demonstrators ransacked parliament.#Kenya #tax #protests🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: france24.com/enLike us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBenFollow us on X (Twitter): https://f24.my/XenBrowse the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGenDiscover our TikTok videos: https://f24.my/TKenGet the latest top stories on Telegram: https://f24.my/TGen
After long wait, Kenyan police begin security mission in Haiti • FRANCE 24 English FRANCE 24 English 2024-06-26 | Kenyan police arrived in violence-ravaged Haiti on Tuesday on a long-awaited mission to help wrest the Caribbean nation from powerful gangs. Wearing camouflage uniforms, helmets and rifles, about 200 officers descended from a Kenya Airways plane on the tarmac in the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince. More are expected Thursday.#Haiti #Kenya #police🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: france24.com/enLike us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBenFollow us on X (Twitter): https://f24.my/XenBrowse the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGenDiscover our TikTok videos: https://f24.my/TKenGet the latest top stories on Telegram: https://f24.my/TGen
Rising cocoa prices bring booming profits, violence to Ecuador • FRANCE 24 English FRANCE 24 English 2024-06-26 | Producing around 420,000 tons a year, Ecuador is the world's third-largest cocoa grower after the Ivory Coast and Ghana. But after drought and diseases struck crops in West Africa, prices have boomed for Ecuador's farmers. But despite the hefty profits, the soaring crime rate and gang violence is causing issues for the cocoa farmers.#cocoa #Ecuador #violence🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: france24.com/enLike us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBenFollow us on X (Twitter): https://f24.my/XenBrowse the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGenDiscover our TikTok videos: https://f24.my/TKenGet the latest top stories on Telegram: https://f24.my/TGen
’People are struggling’: The tax bill behind Kenya’s deadly protests • FRANCE 24 English FRANCE 24 English 2024-06-26 | Weeks-long protests have descended into deadly violence in Kenya, East Africa's largest economy, and at the heart of people's anger is a controversial bill that imposes new taxes. The government has dropped some of the most contentious initial proposals but has not been able to contain public anger. Vedika Bahl takes a closer look at the bill that sparked the unrest.#Kenya #tax #protests🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: france24.com/enLike us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBenFollow us on X (Twitter): https://f24.my/XenBrowse the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGenDiscover our TikTok videos: https://f24.my/TKenGet the latest top stories on Telegram: https://f24.my/TGen
ICC issues arrest warrants for Russia army chief, ex-minister • FRANCE 24 English FRANCE 24 English 2024-06-26 | The International Criminal Court on Tuesday said it had issued arrest warrants for Russia's top army chief and ex defence minister over strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure that constituted alleged war crimes.#Russia #Ukraine #ICC🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: france24.com/enLike us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBenFollow us on X (Twitter): https://f24.my/XenBrowse the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGenDiscover our TikTok videos: https://f24.my/TKenGet the latest top stories on Telegram: https://f24.my/TGen
Fake charges: Russia starts closed-door espionage trial for US reporter Gershkovich • FRANCE 24 FRANCE 24 English 2024-06-26 | A shaven-headed Evan Gershkovich went on trial behind closed doors on Wednesday in a Russian court where the US journalist is accused of spying, in what his employer the Wall Street Journal and others have claimed is a "show trial" based on "fake charges". France 24's Douglas Herbert takes a closer look.#Gershkovich #trial #Russia🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: france24.com/enLike us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBenFollow us on X (Twitter): https://f24.my/XenBrowse the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGenDiscover our TikTok videos: https://f24.my/TKenGet the latest top stories on Telegram: https://f24.my/TGen
Historic day: WikiLeaks founder Assange heads to Australia after US guilty plea • FRANCE 24 FRANCE 24 English 2024-06-26 | WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange walked free on Wednesday from a court on the U.S. Pacific island territory of Saipan after pleading guilty to violating U.S. espionage law, in a deal that allowed him to head straight home to Australia. France 24's correspondent in Sydney, Adam Hancock, has the latest.#WikiLeaks #Assange #freed🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: france24.com/enLike us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBenFollow us on X (Twitter): https://f24.my/XenBrowse the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGenDiscover our TikTok videos: https://f24.my/TKenGet the latest top stories on Telegram: https://f24.my/TGen
Frances major parties trade barbs over economy in TV debate • FRANCE 24 English FRANCE 24 English 2024-06-26 | Ahead of the first round of voting in legislative elections on June 30, top representatives of France's major parties and alliances took part in a televised debate on Tuesday night. In this edition, we take a look at the proposals and arguments put forward by the National Rally, the New Popular Front and President Emmanuel Macron's ruling "Together" coalition. Front and centre were issues relating to purchasing power, fiscal discipline and pensions. Read more about this story in our article: https://f24.my/AQoL.y🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: france24.com/enLike us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBenFollow us on X (Twitter): https://f24.my/XenBrowse the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGenDiscover our TikTok videos: https://f24.my/TKenGet the latest top stories on Telegram: https://f24.my/TGen
Public opinion in Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova very much pro-European in face of Russian interference FRANCE 24 English 2024-06-26 | The European Union on Tuesday launched membership talks with Ukraine, a decade after Russian troops seized the Crimean Peninsula to deter the country from moving closer to the West, part of a chain of events that set the two neighbors on the path to war. Ukraine’s accession negotiations were set in motion at an intergovernmental conference in Luxembourg. Just a few hours later, Moldova also launched its membership talks. While the events are a major milestone on their European paths, the talks could take years to conclude. As Ukraine and Moldova launch EU membership talks, FRANCE 24's Mark Owen is joined by Thorniké GORDADZE, Franco-Georgian academic and researcher at the Jacques Delors Institute and Georgia's former Minister of Europe.🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: france24.com/enLike us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBenFollow us on X (Twitter): https://f24.my/XenBrowse the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGenDiscover our TikTok videos: https://f24.my/TKenGet the latest top stories on Telegram: https://f24.my/TGen
Its a win for Assange, a win for humanity, but a loss for investigative journalism • FRANCE 24 FRANCE 24 English 2024-06-26 | Australia's prime minister said Wednesday he was "very pleased" by the plea deal that ended WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's long legal "saga". Assange is on a flight home to Australia after spending more than five years in London's high-security Belmarsh prison fighting extradition to the United States for revealing US state secrets. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective on the Assange 'saga', François Picard is joined by Andrew Fowler. Investigative journalist, former ABC Four Corners reporter.🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: france24.com/enLike us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBenFollow us on X (Twitter): https://f24.my/XenBrowse the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGenDiscover our TikTok videos: https://f24.my/TKenGet the latest top stories on Telegram: https://f24.my/TGen
US journalist Evan Gershkovichs espionage trial to start in Russia • FRANCE 24 English FRANCE 24 English 2024-06-26 | US journalist Evan Gershkovich will face the start of a closed-door trial on espionage charges in Russia on Wednesday, more than a year after he became the first Western journalist since the Soviet era to be detained on such accusations.Read more about this story in our article: https://f24.my/AQll.y🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: france24.com/enLike us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBenFollow us on X (Twitter): https://f24.my/XenBrowse the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGenDiscover our TikTok videos: https://f24.my/TKenGet the latest top stories on Telegram: https://f24.my/TGen
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange pleads guilty in US deal • FRANCE 24 English FRANCE 24 English 2024-06-26 | WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange pleaded guilty in a US court in Saipan on Wednesday, AFP reporters said, in a plea bargain that will leave him a free man after years of legal drama.Read more about this story in our article: https://f24.my/AQkC.y🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: france24.com/enLike us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBenFollow us on X (Twitter): https://f24.my/XenBrowse the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGenDiscover our TikTok videos: https://f24.my/TKenGet the latest top stories on Telegram: https://f24.my/TGen
French PM, far-right chief cross swords in raucous election debate • FRANCE 24 English FRANCE 24 English 2024-06-26 | French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal and the chief of the main far-right party Jordan Bardella clashed in an ill-tempered debate Tuesday that exposed fierce tensions less than a week ahead of the most polarising election in decades.#France #election #debateRead more about this story in our article: https://f24.my/AQke.y🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: france24.com/enLike us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBenFollow us on X (Twitter): https://f24.my/XenBrowse the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGenDiscover our TikTok videos: https://f24.my/TKenGet the latest top stories on Telegram: https://f24.my/TGen
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange lands in US Mariana Islands to formalise plea deal • FRANCE 24 FRANCE 24 English 2024-06-25 | WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange landed on US soil on Wednesday to face a final court hearing under a plea deal expected to end years of legal drama and allow him to return to his native Australia as a free man.Read more about this story in our article: https://f24.my/AQkC.y🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: france24.com/enLike us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBenFollow us on X (Twitter): https://f24.my/XenBrowse the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGenDiscover our TikTok videos: https://f24.my/TKenGet the latest top stories on Telegram: https://f24.my/TGen
French PM, far-right chief clash in election debate exposing fierce tensions • FRANCE 24 English FRANCE 24 English 2024-06-25 | French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal and the chief of the main far-right party Jordan Bardella clashed in an ill-tempered debate Tuesday that exposed fierce tensions less than a week ahead of the most polarising election in decades.Read more about this story in our article: https://f24.my/AQke.y🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: france24.com/enLike us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBenFollow us on X (Twitter): https://f24.my/XenBrowse the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGenDiscover our TikTok videos: https://f24.my/TKenGet the latest top stories on Telegram: https://f24.my/TGen
Kenyas president says debate on controversial tax bill hijacked by dangerous people • FRANCE 24 FRANCE 24 English 2024-06-25 | Kenya's President William Ruto has vowed to restore calm "at whatever cost" after protesters stormed parliament and security forces opened fire. He said the debate over a controversial new tax bill has been "hijacked by dangerous people". The finance bill has failed to appease protesters, even after the government backtracked on some of its initial proposals. Plus, Tesla has recalled more than 11,000 of its futuristic Cybertrucks over issues with windshield wipers and exterior trim. Read more about this story in our article: https://f24.my/AQkN.y🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: france24.com/enLike us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBenFollow us on X (Twitter): https://f24.my/XenBrowse the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGenDiscover our TikTok videos: https://f24.my/TKenGet the latest top stories on Telegram: https://f24.my/TGen
At least five people shot dead during Kenya protests • FRANCE 24 English FRANCE 24 English 2024-06-25 | At least five people have been killed during huge protests in the Kenyan capital Nairobi. Police and demonstrators clashed over planned tax increases. Read more about this story in our article: https://f24.my/AQkL.y🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: france24.com/enLike us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBenFollow us on X (Twitter): https://f24.my/XenBrowse the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGenDiscover our TikTok videos: https://f24.my/TKenGet the latest top stories on Telegram: https://f24.my/TGen
No, these images do not show a Muslim woman burning the French flag in France • FRANCE 24 English FRANCE 24 English 2024-06-25 | A viral video widely shared by far-right affiliated accounts on social media claims to show a Muslim woman burning the French flag in France. We tell you where this video really comes from in this edition of Truth or Fake.#muslim #france #moroccoRead more about this story in our article: https://f24.my/AQk7.y🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: france24.com/enLike us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBenFollow us on X (Twitter): https://f24.my/XenBrowse the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGenDiscover our TikTok videos: https://f24.my/TKenGet the latest top stories on Telegram: https://f24.my/TGen
Irans unexpected election: Can snap presidential poll revive voter interest? • FRANCE 24 English FRANCE 24 English 2024-06-25 | When Iran's ageing supreme leader is urging citizens to get out and vote, you can only guess that what's really at stake is turnout. We ask if there's more than meets the eye to a heavily-vetted presidential contest precipitated by last month's death of Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash.#Iran #Iranian electionsRead more about this story in our article: https://f24.my/AQj3.y🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: france24.com/enLike us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBenFollow us on X (Twitter): https://f24.my/XenBrowse the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGenDiscover our TikTok videos: https://f24.my/TKenGet the latest top stories on Telegram: https://f24.my/TGen
In an increasingly socially liberal UK, are Tories headed for the political wilderness? FRANCE 24 English 2024-06-25 | Britain will hold a national election on July 4 which opinion polls indicate will end 14 years of Conservative Party-led government. Opinion polls show the opposition Labour Party more than 20 points ahead of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservatives. Pollster YouGov has projected Labour could win 425 seats, with Conservatives on 108, which would mark the lowest number of seats won by the party in its near 200-year history. With the conservatives heading for a once-in-a-lifetime historic defeat, just days away from the polls, FRANCE 24 is joined by Tim Bale, Professor of Politics in the School of Politics and International Relations at Queen Mary, University of London.🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: france24.com/enLike us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBenFollow us on X (Twitter): https://f24.my/XenBrowse the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGenDiscover our TikTok videos: https://f24.my/TKenGet the latest top stories on Telegram: https://f24.my/TGen
