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Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv kills at least four
A massive Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv and its surrounding region killed at least four people and wounded more than a dozen overnight, Ukrainian officials said Tuesday, as children prepared to return to school amid heightened fears of further strikes.
Duane “Keffe D” Davis found guilty in Tupac Shakur murder
A jury found Duane “Keffe D” Davis guilty of orchestrating the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur. The verdict was reached after less than three hours of deliberation, delivering the first conviction in the case that has drawn public attention for nearly thirty years.
EU suspends Brazilian meat imports over antibiotic compliance concerns
The European Union will suspend imports of Brazilian meat and other animal products from Thursday, citing concerns over Brazil’s compliance with EU rules on antibiotic use in livestock. The move affects poultry, beef, eggs and honey, with Brussels offering no timeline for when trade can resume.
Melting Himalayas? Nepal disaster exposes growing risk of glacial flooding
One of the tragic consequences of global warming. Scientists will tell us whether receding glaciers are to blame for last Wednesday’s ice shelf collapse that triggered a catastrophic flood, cascading down more than 3,000 meters from the Chinese border into Nepal.
Glacial flood death toll surpasses 900 in Nepal and Tibet
Rescuers battled mud and debris Monday as the death toll from devastating glacial floods along the China-Nepal border topped 900, with nearly 4,500 people still missing. Rescue teams continued a desperate search for survivors as entire communities were swept away.
Trump threatens to ‘hit Iran hard’ as strikes resume after month-long lull
President Donald Trump said Monday that the US would hit back against Iranian attacks on US targets in the Middle East, according to a Fox News reporter. The Iranian attacks were themselves a response to US strikes on an island in the Strait of Hormuz, the first flare-up in a month.
Kenya airport staff strike delays thousands of passengers
In tonight's edition, a workers' strike at Kenya's main airport leaves travelers grounded. Also, Ghanaian cocoa farmers are ramping up their pushback against a new law preventing them from using their land for anything else without permission. And in Tunisia, Sidi Bou Said's been recognized by UNESCO as being important to global heritage.
Marine Le Pen's National Rally plans to "sanction" the wearing of the veil with a fine
The National Rally plans to "penalize the wearing of the Islamic veil" with "a fine" if it comes to power, MP Jean-Philippe Tanguy, Marine Le Pen's lieutenant in the presidential election, stated on Sunday. "We will obviously fight Islamist ideology and we will penalize the wearing of the veil, also in solidarity with all the women around the world who are forced to wear it and who die for this freedom," the MP said. FRANCE 24's Monte Francis reports.
Nepal disaster: fake and AI images flood social media as deaths mount
As deadly floods hit the Nepal-China border, social media is being flooded with fake and misleading footage. In Truth or Fake, Vedika Bahl goes through viral videos falsely linked to the disaster, including AI-generated content and old recycled footage from India, Chile and Alaska. Some posts have racked up millions of views online, exploiting the tragedy to drive engagement for easy clicks or further perpetuate conspiracy theories.
Macron seals €4.3-bn French frigate deal in Sweden
President Emmanuel Macron on Monday oversaw the signing of a 4.3-billion-euro ($4.9 billon) deal for Sweden to buy four French frigates as France and Sweden seek to tighten cooperation against a backdrop of growing Russian threats. Sweden is racing to boost its defences after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, with the Nordic country becoming a NATO member two years later. FRANCE 24's James Vasina reports.
Trump vows to hit back 'hard' after first exchange of fire with Iran in weeks
Donald Trump threatened to hit Iran "hard" after the two foes traded fire for the first time in over a month, while Iran's president warned that more fighting with the US was not in his country's interest. After six months of war, the foes remain at an impasse, with Iran keeping the strategic Strait of Hormuz closed and the US persisting with a naval counter-blockade of Iran. FRANCE 24's Reza Sayah reports from Tehran.
Hundreds feared stuck in hydropower tunnels as flood deaths surpass 950 in Nepal and China
Rescuers raced Monday to free hundreds of workers believed to be trapped in tunnels at hydropower sites that were buried in mud by catastrophic flooding on the Nepal-China border, as the death toll climbed and increasingly desperate families searched for missing loved ones. FRANCE 24's Eliza Herbert reports.
Raising the Altalena: Netanyahu digs up sunken 1948 arms ship in ‘pre-election stunt’
Israel’s government announced the recovery of the Altalena, a ship sunk in 1948 that carried weapons for a right‑wing militia. The timing of the discovery, just weeks before the October legislative elections, is being portrayed by officials as a political statement aimed at the left.
France targets Shein and Temu with new fast fashion levy
Starting this week, France will charge a penalty on cheaply made clothing sold by ultra-fast fashion retailers, with the fee reaching nearly €20 per item by 2030. Aimed at platforms like Shein, Temu and AliExpress, the levy follows a June law targeting disposable fashion's environmental toll, though rival brands like H&M and Zara are exempt.
Nepal floods 'unprecedented', requires new 'engineering approaches, risk-sensitive urban planning'
Genie Godula is pleased to welcome Dr. Basanta Raj Adhikari, Director of the Center for Disaster Studies at Tribhuvan University’s Institute of Engineering. He describes the disaster as an illustration of the limits of conventional prevention in the Himalayas. With flood velocities estimated at 170 to 180 kilometres per hour and hazards ranging from ice and snow avalanches to glacial lake outburst floods, he argues that comprehensive monitoring of Nepal’s exceptionally steep and complex mountai...
Latest flare-up between US and Iran bring conflict's lull to an end
Iran's foreign minister has accused Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu of tricking the United States into war with the Islamic Republic. Over six months into the conflict, there appears to be no end in sight. This after the US struck sites in Iran, prompting Tehran to respond. An April ceasefire brought an end to intense fighting, but sporadic attacks have continued over the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran's closure of the waterway during the conflict has pressured global oil markets, and in turn Donald Trump...
Canberra's zoo treats its residents to personnalised musical therapy
A music therapist in Australia has been playing for animals at Canberra's zoo for the last five years. It's a relaxing experience for animals and staff alike and the animals all react differently to the music played.
As Icelanders say no to resuming EU talks, what issues weighed in the election?
Iceland's voters rejected restarting negotiations to join the European Union in a referendum that pitted concerns about geopolitical stability against keeping national control of Iceland’s prized fisheries. Talks with the EU to join the bloc had begun after the 2008 financial crisis but had been ended by a Eurosceptic government. But why did Icelanders say no? FRANCE 24's Armen Georgian tells us more.
