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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 w…
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 …
"Let data reign": Trump and AI investors wage campaign to save data centers
President Trump has a new message for Americans rebelling over the nation's data-center boom: Get over it. "If we kill the Golden Goose, you will only have your…
Trump takes his "Lake America" push to Apple
President Trump has personally asked Apple to rename Lake Ontario "Lake America" on Apple Maps, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said in an interview Monday. Why …
Trump weighing limited strikes against Iran to curb Hormuz attacks
President Trump and his senior aides have been considering waging limited strikes in the Strait of Hormuz to prevent Iran from reconstituting its radar and miss…
Trump keeps turning his fire on female reporters
President Trump and his team frequently tout the president as the most media-accessible in history — but female reporters in his orbit are often disparaged and …
Raising the Altalena: Netanyahu digs up sunken 1948 arms ship in ‘pre-election stunt’
A ship carrying arms for a right-wing militia, the Altalena was sunk 78 years ago off the coast of Tel Aviv at the orders of Israel’s founders. The discovery of…
Two words that worry global central bankers the most
Around the world, what were once solid lines dividing the responsibilities of those in charge of fiscal policy and monetary policy are being challenged or redra…
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 203…
Exclusive: Bessent calls for less regulation to help small banks
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent made a case for lighter financial regulation at the G20 finance ministers gathering Monday, arguing to CEOs that post-crisis ru…
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 …
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 confl…
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 an…
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 n…
Spain blames Israel, Russia for spreading disinformation during Ceuta crisis
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said there were signs Russia and Israel had spread the disinformation over Spain's migration policy that triggered last mon…
Nepal deadly floods: FRANCE 24 report – on the ground with survivors
In Nepal, after the deadly flood, another ordeal begins for the survivors: finding shelter, food, and simply the means to survive. While rescue workers continue…
In Northern Cyprus, families wait for news of passengers from sunk ferry
Seven people have died after a passenger boat capsized in Northern Cyprus. 267 people were on board and 23 are still missing. The boat capsized just a few miles…
With no clear contender, "everyone thinks they have a shot"' at succeeding to Macron
There are eight months left until the next french Presidential election, politicians are ramping up their campaigning, with interviews, meetings and public stat…