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US Postal Service whistleblower warns new system could disrupt midterm election voting
A US Postal Service whistleblower has warned that a new ballot-processing system ordered by President Donald Trump and due to launch Tuesday could prevent millions of Americans from receiving mail ballots ahead of November's midterm elections.
Man accused of killing Charlie Kirk to face murder trial and possible death penalty
A judge in the US state of Utah has ruled that the man accused of shooting far-right activist Charlie Kirk will face trial for murder. Tyler James Robinson, 23, is accused of fatally shooting Kirk in the neck during a rally at a Utah college campus in September 2025, allegedly because he was 'fed up' with the 'hate' Kirk spread.
USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier docks in Thailand after nine months at sea
More than 5,000 US sailors and Marines arrived in Thailand Wednesday after nine months at sea on the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier. The carrier's long deployment in the Middle East during the US-Israeli war on Iran sparked reports of worsening mental health crises on board, including attempted suicides.
US and Iran trade fresh strikes as six-month conflict flares again
The United States struck Iranian military targets Tuesday as Tehran fired missiles and drones at sites across the Middle East, further escalating hostilities after a month-long lull. Local officials said one US strike hit a home hosting a wedding, killing five people and wounding dozens. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.
G20 backs final statement despite Russia tensions, China dissent
G20 finance leaders wrapped up two days of talks in Ashville, North Carolina, on Tuesday with broad backing for a final statement, despite tensions over Russia’s participation and divisions with China. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Moscow’s presence had not disrupted discussions, as ministers also grappled with the war in the Middle East, tariffs, global trade imbalances and continued support for Ukraine.
Germany blames Russia for airport drone incident, hits back with sanctions
Germany on Tuesday blamed Russia for an attempted "hybrid attack" involving an explosive-laden drone at a strategic airport last month and announced diplomatic counter-measures. The European Union expressed "full solidarity" with Germany, NATO assured that it would defend its members and countries including Britain, Estonia and Poland offered strong backing. Germany will close Russia's consulate in the former capital Bonn later this month, and cancel the contract for the Russian House, a cultura...
Global bond selloff deepens as US launches fresh attacks on Iran
Oil prices rose, stocks fell and bond yields spiked after the US launched fresh attacks on Iranian targets. Japan's 10-year bond yield hit 3% for the first time since 1996. The deepening global selloff comes amid fears over rising inflation and concern over mounting government debt - which in the US has risen above 40 trillion dollars. Meanwhile, in the single-currency Eurozone, inflation rose to the highest level in three years in August, driven by higher energy prices.
Burnham pledges to restore hope as he makes his House of Commons debut as UK leader
Prime Minister Andy Burnham faced lawmakers in the House of Commons on Tuesday for the first time since becoming U.K. leader six weeks ago, with wars in Europe and the Middle East weighing on his promise to kick-start the economy, ease the cost of living and oversee a radical redistribution of power from London to Britain's regions. FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks with Dr Martin Farr, Senior Lecturer in British Contemporary History at Newcastle University.
Football: Europe's top clubs scramble for last-minute signings
The football transfer window is entering its final hours. After a lot of last-minute negotiations, Manchester City are reported to have reached an agreement with Chelsea to sign Argentinian midfielder Enzo Fernandez for 125 million pounds – the biggest fee in a 3.3 billion euro spending frenzy by the top clubs. Meanwhile Aston Villa have signed 18-year-old winger Ibrahim Mbaye from PSG for 55 million euros.
South Africans missing in Nepal's glacial flood
In tonight's edition, Africa Disaster Relief is looking for 6 South Africans who went missing in the deadly floods on the border between Nepal and China. Also, South African illegal miners are undermining their own communities. And rising fuel prices are pushing Kenyans' shifts to electric vehicles.
Google Maps changes Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ as MapQuest downloads surge
Lake Ontario is now appearing as “Lake America” on Google Maps for US users, following Donald Trump’s executive order to rename the lake. Canadians still see “Lake Ontario”, while users elsewhere see both names. But the change is far from universal: Apple Maps and MapQuest continue to use Lake Ontario. MapQuest has remained defiant against the move and since surged to the top of the US App Store download charts.
AI data centers become surprise issue in US midterm elections
The boom of data centers to power artificial intelligence was a topic of discussion at the G20 summit on Tuesday in North Carolina. Elon Musk told member countries that US companies need to find new energy sources outside of China to power these massive data centers. That same issue is also creating a backlash in the United States ahead of the midterm elections in November. Donald Trump is doubling down, calling those who are against the data centers, “backwards and poor.” FRANCE 24's Monte Fran...
US firm to take over some Venezuela oilfields previously run by Chinese, Russian firms
The White House on Monday said it’s partnering with North American Blue Energy Partners as part of President Donald Trump’s push to tap into Venezuela’s oil industry, setting up a deal that will give the Pentagon a stake over roughly a fifth of the country’s vast oil reserves. Venezuela's ruling party-dominated National Assembly backed the country's oil deal with the Trump administration in a vote on Tuesday. FRANCE 24's Carys Garland reports.
Mass burials held in Nepal as bodies wash up after catastrophic flooding
Every day, new bodies are recovered in Nepal, but many remain unidentifiable. Several days after the disaster, some are already in an advanced state of decomposition. Morgues in the country's main cities are reaching capacity. France 24's special correspondents traveled to Bharatpur, in southern Nepal, to one of these burial sites.
School without screens: Will France's high school phone ban fly?
A lot happened during summer recess: France’s constitutional council struck down the core of a new law to ban social media for under 15 year olds, but it did validate the extension to high schoolers of a phone ban already in effect for younger pupils. Why one but not the other? On this the first day of school across this country and others, we’ll size up what's best for future citizens, parents and teachers… all grappling in this age of distraction with the lure of screens.
US and Iran trade fire as hostilities flare again
The US military hit targets in Iran on Tuesday as Tehran reponded with retaliatory strikes as hostilities between the two countries flared once again in an intermittent war that has lasted more than six months. One US strike hit a home hosting a wedding, killing four people and wounding dozens, local officials said.
Lindsay Clancy: The trial putting postpartum mental illness in the spotlight
Jurors in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy notified the judge on September 1 that they were unable to reach a unanimous decision on whether to convict her for killing her three young children at her home in 2023 – a tragedy her attorney contends occurred while she was suffering from postpartum psychosis. FRANCE 24 takes a closer look at this case, which has sparked fevered debate in the United States over postpartum mental health.
Germany blames Russia for Leipzig airport drone attack, orders Russian consulate closed
Germany's government on Tuesday blamed Russia for an attempted attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport on 4 August using an explosive-laden drone, and announced that it would shut down a Russian consulate among other measures against Moscow. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen vowed "full solidarity" with Berlin in response.
What to know about the new UK PM's agenda as he faces lawmakers
Since taking office on July 20, Burnham has traveled around the country promising to deliver renewed national optimism after the downbeat two-year tenure of his predecessor Keir Starmer. Now, it's time for him to face lawmakers for the first time since he has taken office after an unusually long time without having to do so due to the summer recess. FRANCE 24's Benedicte Paviot tells us what to know from his speech.
Germany set to blame Russia for airport explosive-laden drone incident
Berlin is set to formally blame Russia for an incident involving drones at a strategic airport on the night of August 4-5, including one that was found carrying explosives. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul and Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt are expected to accuse a Russian intelligence service of being behind the incident. It would be the first time Germany formally blames Moscow for an incident like this one.