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Live: NASA's Artemis II flies around the moon | DW News

Nasa's Artemis II astronauts are flying around the moon and conducting lunar observations — including of the moon's far side — after traveling further from Earth than any humans before.

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Keith Cowing - Editor, NASAWatch.com
Namrata Goswami, Space Security Analyst, John Hopkins University

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Israel attacks Iran's South Pars gas field again • FRANCE 24 English

Israeli airstrikes hit two petrochemical plants in Iran's South Pars gas field complex.  It's the second time Israel has targeted the key energy complex since the war started.  The previous attack on March 18 triggered retaliatory strikes by Iran on energy infrastructure across the region. We look at why the gas field is so important for Iran and the world. Plus, Pakistan has offered public transport to people to cushion the impact of the Middle Eastern energy crisis. 

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LIVE: Artemis II mission to make its lunar flyby

The Artemis II mission is expected to make its lunar flyby aboard the Orion spacecraft. Three U.S. astronauts and a Canadian have embarked on humanity's first crewed lunar voyage in more than half a century, a 10-day flight around the moon and back that will mark the second mission of Artemis, successor to the Apollo program of the Cold War era.

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White House posts then deletes Easter video of Trump insulting Macron

The White House briefly published — then deleted — a video from Donald Trump’s private Easter luncheon in which the US president made a series of inflammatory remarks, and repeated false claims about several public figures. These extraordinarily candid comments were likely never supposed to be heard by the public. However, the closed-door footage was downloaded by a journalist before it was removed and later circulated online. 

French hope Seixas storms Basque Tour time-trial opener

The six-day race embarked in bright sunshine from the landmark Guggenheim Museum in downtown Bilbao and will rack up 809km of hilly and mountainous terrain this week.

The 19-year-old Seixas was an early starter in the individual race against the clock, timing 17min 09sec with compatriot Kevin Vauquelin second at 23sec. Austrian rider Felix Grossschartner was third at 27sec.

"These seconds are precious, a win is already perfect but the gap is a bonus," said the emerging Seixas, who French c...

Latest news bulletin | April 6th, 2026 – Evening

Latest news bulletin | April 6th, 2026 – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 6th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

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Trump threatens Iranian infrastructure over Strait of Hormuz | BBC News

US President Donald Trump has threatened to blow up electricity plants, oil wells and water desalination plants in Iran if the country does not meet his new Tuesday deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

A number of infrastructure and civilian targets have already been hit during the war; the US and Israel say some were related to military operations, while others were accidental.

If the US carries out its threat to strike civilian infrastructure in Iran it will "undoubtedly be met with a...

France rolls out 'flash fuel loans' to shield small firms from oil price spike

France is preparing to roll out a rapid financial lifeline for small businesses grappling with soaring fuel costs, as the economic fallout from the war in the Middle East continues to ripple across key sectors.

US and Iran consider peace but Tehran won't immediately reopen Strait | Reuters World News

The U.S. and Iran receive a Pakistan-brokered ceasefire proposal that could go into effect as early as Monday, but Tehran says it won't immediately reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Details emerge of the U.S. mission to rescue a downed airman in Iran. Israeli strikes in Lebanon on Easter Sunday mark the deadliest day of the recent hostilities between the two countries. Plus, Trump pushes to privatize the TSA and asks for funding to reopen Alcatraz.

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War in the Middle East: 15 dead in israeli strikes on Lebanon • FRANCE 24 English

An Israeli strike on south Beirut killed at least 15 people and wounded 39 on Sunday.
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Pro-Orbán actors accuse Meta of interference in Hungarian elections, despite lack of evidence

Pro-Orbán actors accuse Meta of interference in Hungarian elections, despite lack of evidence

Meta has found itself embroiled in Hungary's tense election campaign, after supporters of the ruling Fidesz party claimed their posts are being restricted to favour opposition parties. In reality, there is no weight to the allegations.

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Epstein in Paris: How a Sex Offender Hustled for Access to France’s Elite

Jeffrey Epstein spent his last days of freedom in Paris, meeting with influential figures. It was a playbook he used everywhere he lived to stamp a veneer of respectability on a life of sordid criminality.

LIVE: Artemis II mission to make its lunar flyby

The Artemis II mission is expected to make its lunar flyby aboard the Orion spacecraft. Three U.S. astronauts and a Canadian have embarked on humanity's first crewed lunar voyage in more than half a century, a 10-day flight around the moon and back that will mark the second mission of Artemis, successor to the Apollo program of the Cold War era.

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US war on Iran: Trump pressures allies in war effort but offers 'no role in strategy' • FRANCE 24

Kethevane Gorjestani is pleased to welcome Ian Lesser, Author and Senior Director for Foreign and Security Policy at the German Marshall Fund (GMF). According to Mr. Lesser, the current crisis in the Middle East has sparked a systemic shock to the global order. What we are witnessing is the convergence of energy insecurity, strategic distrust, and shifting alliances across Europe, Asia, and the United States. And the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial maritime chokepoint, has sparked...

LIVE: NASA's first crewed moon mission in over 50 years

NASA's Artemis II mission continues, with three U.S. astronauts and a Canadian on humanity's first crewed lunar voyage in more than half a century, a 10-day flight around the moon and back that will mark the second mission of Artemis, successor to the Apollo program of the Cold War era.

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Latest news bulletin | April 6th, 2026 – Morning

Latest news bulletin | April 6th, 2026 – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 6th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

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Serbia reports explosives near Russian gas pipeline as Hungary enters final campaign week | DW News

A week before Hungarian voters head to the polls, Serbian officials say they have discovered two backpacks containing explosives and detonators near a pipeline that carries Russian gas into Hungary. Budapest is calling it a planned act of sabotage. The incident comes at a politically sensitive moment: Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is trailing in the polls ahead of next Sunday’s election, and the discovery has added new scrutiny to an already tense campaign period. What's really happening behind...

Trump hails victory after US mission to rescue pilot from Iran • FRANCE 24 English

American commandos deployed deep into Iranian territory to rescue a downed airman, US news outlets reported on Sunday, hours after President Donald Trump announced that the crew member had been recovered "safe and sound."


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24 hours behind enemy lines: How downed US airman was rescued inside Iran | DW News

US forces have rescued a second service member who had been missing since Iran downed an F‑15 fighter jet on Friday. The airman’s extraction followed a major mission, which US President Donald Trump described as "one of the most daring search‑and‑rescue operations in US history." Trump said the weapons systems officer was injured but in stable condition.

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Residential building hit in northern Israel | DW News

A residential building was hit by a missile in the northern Israeli city of Haifa. Dozens of security and emergency teams are at the seven‑storey building searching for survivors.

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US pilot rescued as Trump threatens to hit Iran infrastructure in profanity-laden social media post

US pilot rescued as Trump threatens to hit Iran infrastructure in profanity-laden social media post

A US military pilot has been found in Iran after a search-and-rescue mission. Soon after, US President Donald Trump issued a threat to Iranian infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed in a profanity-laden social media post.

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Starmer attacks Greens, saying vote for Labour rivals puts new workers’ rights at risk

PM also criticises business figures and opponents of changes, many of which come into force on MondayWorkers, pensioners and children: all better off. Ignore the critics – we really are standing up for working peopleKeir Starmer has used a series of new workers rights that come into force on Monday to attack the Green party, saying a vote for Labour’s rivals puts such progress on sick pay, parental leave and zero-hours contracts at risk.The prime minister also took a swipe at business figures...

Trump threatens Iran with Tuesday attacks after U.S. rescues downed airman | Reuters World News

The United States rescues a wounded American airman from after Iran shot down his F‑15 behind enemy lines. President Trump threatens to attack Iranian power plants and bridges on Tuesday if Tehran doesn’t open the Strait of Hormuz. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte heads to the White House next week, as Trump’s anger over Iran has pushed the alliance into a crisis. Troops from Chad arrive in Haiti as part of the first U.N.-backed Gang Suppression Force. A look at why an unusual primary electi...

Trivia games and happy hours power Graham Platner's Maine Senate campaign

Graham Platner has not only refused to bow out of Maine's U.S. Senate race, but has continued to attract supporters willing to forgive his past transgressions and enthusiastically embrace his populist message. (AP Video: Robert Bukaty, Patrick Whittle, Caleb Jones)

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French ski resorts face 'downward spiral' amid climate change and funding meltdown

This winter’s heavy snowfall in the Alps and Pyrenees has given a welcome boost to France’s ski resorts, but it's only a temporary reprieve as global warming threatens mid and low-altitude sites with closure. To survive, resorts must diversify – a shift that requires not just investment, but a significant cultural change.

French boats set sail from Marseille to join Gaza aid Flotilla

Some 20 French boats set sail from Marseille on Saturday to join up with an international flotilla making a renewed effort to break an Israeli blockade and deliver aid to Gaza.

"We got him!": US rescues aviator whose fighter jet was shot down in Iran • FRANCE 24 English

The United States said Sunday it rescued a service member missing behind enemy lines since Iran downed a fighter jet, as President Donald Trump escalated pressure on Tehran with a new looming deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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Latest news bulletin | April 5th, 2026 – Midday

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Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 5th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

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One Health Summit begins in Lyon, France: How to prevent health risks ?

Sophie Drogué, INRAE Research Engineer, is our guest.

How Paris swapped cars for bikes – and transformed its streets

Under outgoing mayor Anne Hidalgo, the French capital added bike lanes, cut traffic and reclaimed public space, but not without resistanceWhen Corentin Roudaut moved to Paris 10 years ago, he was too scared to cycle. The IT developer had biked everywhere as a student in Rennes but felt overwhelmed by the bustling French capital. Cars were everywhere. Cyclists had almost no protection.But once authorities carved out space for a segregated bike lane on Boulevard Voltaire near his home in the 11...

Georgian mothers demand justice | Focus on Europe

In Georgia, mothers of imprisoned pro-EU demonstrators are using letters from prison to draw attention to their children’s fate — and to oppose attempts to silence critical voices.

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From Ghana to France, UN slavery resolution meets with mixed reactions

A UN resolution recognising the transatlantic slave trade as one of the gravest crimes against humanity has reignited debates on reparations, responsibility and historical memory. Reactions were mixed in Ghana, where the bill originated, while France's decision to abstain has sparked criticism from its own lawmakers.

‘Nobody would forgive me if I told the truth’: new film about pacifist turned Nazi collaborator divides France

In Les Rayons et les Ombres, Jean Dujardin plays a real-life press baron partying during the horrors of the second world war. Director Xavier Giannoli discusses bringing this still sensitive topic to lightXavier Giannoli’s new film Les Rayons et les Ombres (Rays and Shadows) is told from the postwar perspective of Corinne Luchaire, a French actor who was once hailed as “the new Garbo” but grew too close to the Nazis during the German occupation years. As Luchaire records her thoughts on a bor...

Assessing Iran's military power after a month of war | DW News

The United States hasn't lost a fighter jet to enemy fire in more than 20 years. Now two American warplanes are down, including one confirmed to have been shot out of the sky over Iran. All of it coming just hours after President Donald Trump claimed Iran’s air defenses had been wiped out. Retired US general David Deptula and military analyst Jennifer Kavanagh join DW to look at the latest stage of the war.

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Trump administration files emergency motion to resume ballroom work

The Trump administration asked an appeals court to lift a judge's order halting construction of the White House ballroom, arguing the pause poses security risks to the executive mansion.

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What's the common thread in Israel's wars in Iran and Lebanon? | DW News

Israel's military has launched a series of strikes in Lebanon. The Israel Defense Forces say they have begun targeting Hezbollah infrastructure sites in Beirut, in a statement posted on Telegram. Lebanon’s state news agency reports that an Israeli drone strike in the south of the country has killed two people. The Lebanese Health Ministry says at least eleven others were injured in overnight air attacks in the south, and that a hospital was also damaged.
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China executes French national convicted in 2010 for drug trafficking

A French national sentenced to death in China in 2010 for drug trafficking has been executed, France's foreign ministry announced on Saturday, expressing its "consternation." 

US pilot missing as Iran says it never ruled out talks

U.S. forces are racing to rescue a missing pilot after Iranian fire brought down two American warplanes.  Iranian media report strikes on a petrochemical zone. Ukraine strikes deals to export its drone expertise to Gulf nations. U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed surge in defense spending to $1.5 trillion. Netflix looks to build up its franchises post Warner Brothers deal. Plus, a statue-worthy rat in Cambodia. 
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NATO anniversary overshadowed by Trump’s threats • FRANCE 24 English

On this day, April 4th, 1949, NATO was founded, marking a pivotal moment in global security. Nearly 80 years later, however, the alliance's future is being questioned by its most powerful member, the United States. To understand the significance of NATO's formation, it’s worth revisiting the original signing ceremony with the 12 founding nations and the speech delivered by President Harry Truman. Fast forward to today, and tensions are rising, with the U.S. administration expressing frustrati...

US and Iran race to find missing downed pilot as Lebanon faces intense Israeli strikes

US and Iran race to find missing downed pilot as Lebanon faces intense Israeli strikes

The Israeli military have relaunched evacuation orders from the southern Lebanese city of Tyre, warning of more strikes, claiming they are targeting Hezbollah. Over 1.2 million people in Lebanon have been displaced since the beginning of the war.

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Meloni in the Gulf: harmony on gas and defence with Qatar, the Emirates and Saudi Arabia

Meloni in the Gulf: harmony on gas and defence with Qatar, the Emirates and Saudi Arabia

The focus of the talks of Italian prime minister with Qatar, the Emirates and Saudi Arabia was the restoration of energy supplies and security in Hormuz. Italy offered technical support for affected infrastructure and defence against Iranian raids.

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'Gaza, Marseille is with you!': French boats set sail to join international aid flotilla

Some 20 French boats set sail from Marseille on Saturday to join up with an international flotilla making a renewed effort to break an Israeli blockade and deliver aid to Gaza. The international flotilla of some 100 boats will head towards Gaza around April 20, according to the organisers

French boats set sail to join Gaza aid flotilla

"Gaza, Marseille is with you" shouted around a thousand people who had come to the docks to support the initiative.

The ships, mostly sailboats, set off to a round of applause and songs shortly after 5:00 pm (1500 GMT) to join the "Global Sumud Flotilla", named after a Gazan fisherman.

The international flotilla of some 100 boats, mostly setting sail from Barcelona on April 12, will head towards Gaza around April 20, according to the organisers. A week-long stopover is planned in southern...

Latest news bulletin | April 4th, 2026 – Evening

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Thousands rally against racism in Paris suburb to defend mayor

Several thousand people marched through the streets of Paris' largest suburb on Saturday to denounce racism after the town's newly elected black mayor was subject to disparaging comments on social media and national television shows.

DNC Chair: "We Don't Need to Out-Raise the Republicans"

Chair of the Democratic National Committee Ken Martin joins Bloomberg This Weekend and says that the current climate in the country should be a wake up call but "Republicans are sitting on their asses." Watch the full conversation on 'Bloomberg This Weekend.' We're LIVE every Saturday and Sunday morning. (Source: Bloomberg)

Space: Artemis II astronauts are more than halfway to the moon • FRANCE 24 English

Now more than halfway to the moon, the Artemis II astronauts were toasted by Canada on Saturday as they prepared for their historic lunar fly-around to push deeper into space than even the Apollo astronauts. 
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Thousands rally against racism in Paris suburb to defend newly elected Black mayor

Several thousand people marched through the streets of Paris' largest suburb on Saturday to denounce racism after the town's newly elected black mayor, Bally Bagayoko, was subject to racist disinformation and remarks on social media and national television shows.

French central bank nets €13bn by pulling gold out of US reserves

France’s central bank has sold off the last of the gold it held in the United States Federal Reserve and replaced it with higher quality bars in Paris, taking advantage of rising prices to make nearly €13 billion as it upgrades its holdings.

'Iran open to negotiations': Diplomacy shows signs of progress, 'damage to global economy continues'

Gavin Lee is pleased to welcome Dr Christian Bueger is a Research Fellow at UNIDIR, and the Academy of International Affairs NRW, and Professor of International Relations at the University of Copenhagen. He offers an analysis of the evolving crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing the multi-dimensional nature of diplomacy and the structural limits of military solutions. He argues that the situation remains far from stable, despite recent developments suggesting potential diplomatic progre...

France announces crisis loans for firms hit by fuel-price surge

France said Friday it was launching an emergency loan programme to help small and medium-sized businesses exposed to soaring fuel prices driven by the war in the Middle East.

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New Paris mayor Emmanuel Grégoire vows end to sexual violence in schools

Paris has suspended 31 school monitors suspected of sexual abuse since January, the city new mayor said Friday. "We need to review everything from the beginning with one goal: zero tolerance," Emmanuel Gregoire told reporters.

Benin's main opposition face crisis before presidential elections • FRANCE 24 English

Presidential elections to be held on April 12th in Benin.
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War in the Middle-East: Israel will reduce French defense imports 'to zero'

Rina Bassist, journalist correspondent for Al-Monitor, is our guest.

<a href='https://news.sky.com/story/iran-war-latest-trump-tehran-us-israel-kharg-island-netanyahu-lebanon-strikes-drone-live-sky-news-13509565?postid=11458523#liveblog-body' target='_blank'>French-owned ship transits through Iran-controlled Strait of Hormuz route</a>

‘Racist ideology lodges itself amid austerity politics’: newly elected French mayor on tackling far right

Bally Bagayoko, who was targeted by racist abuse after winning Saint-Denis mayorship, vows to tackle inequality to stem deepening divisionsA French mayor who faced a barrage of racist insults that are being investigated by police has called for France to urgently tackle race hatred and stem the rise of far-right ideas ahead of next year’s presidential election.“It has become a lot easier for racist views to be expressed … and unfortunately racist comments are becoming trivialised,” said Bally...

Is opposing Israel 'anti-Semitism'? France’s latest attempt to fight hate risks inflaming it

The French government is backing a draft law based on the idea that "hatred" of Israel is inseparable from hatred of the Jewish people. Critics of the “Yadan law” warn the new legislation will not just muzzle legitimate criticism of Israel but could further fuel anti-Semitism in France. 

Trump weighs more Cabinet changes after Bondi ouster

U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed frustration and disappointment with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer — and is pondering making additional changes to his Cabinet.



“He’s very angry and he’s going to be moving people,” an administration official familiar with the dynamics told POLITICO. That official and three other people with knowledge of Trump’s thinking around his Cabinet were granted anonymity to discuss the unresolved personnel issues....

Several injured by Israeli strikes on Lebanese city Tyre • FRANCE 24 English

Israel has repeatedly struck the ancient southern Lebanese city of Tyre, where several inhabitants have been injured. But locals are reluctant to leave - citing fears than a temporary order would become permanent displacement. Israel has said that it would not be able to destroy Hezbollah without occupying the whole of Lebanon. FRANCE 24's Olivia Bizo reports from Beirut in Lebanon.


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How effective is France’s fight against racial discrimination?

Recent comments on a television programme comparing a newly elected black mayor to a monkey and a tribal chief have reignited the debate over what critics call France's failure to tackle mounting racism in the country.

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Flying to the moon

Space reporter Joey Roulette takes us inside his day job to give a unique viewpoint of the Artemis II launch. Watch Joey unpack what's at stake for the astronauts trying to get further from earth than anyone before them and the geopolitical rivalries at stake. And get a glimpse of his unusual office in the sky this week.  

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Trump proposes privatizing TSA screening operations

US President Donald Trump proposed to begin privatizing airport security operations handled by the Transportation Security Administration, in an effort to save money.

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Iran war: Did the US and Israel break international law? | DW News

Dozens of international legal scholars say the US and Israeli strikes on Iran violate international law.

In an open letter, the experts argue that the military campaign breaches the United Nations Charter, which prohibits the use of force except in self-defence or with authorisation from the UN Security Council.

They also raise concerns about potential violations of international humanitarian law -- including possible war crimes.

The letter points to a strike on a primary school in the ...

French and Japanese vessels cross Strait of Hormuz in first since war

Just 221 commodities vessels have crossed the Strait of Hormuz since 1 March

Russia launches daytime strikes across Ukraine | DW News

Several people have been killed in Ukraine, after Russia carried out large-scale strikes across the country. Ukrainian officials claim Russia has shifted tactics by increasing daytime attacks to raise civilian casualties.

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Reports: Nearly no Russian territorial gains in Ukraine for first time in 2.5 years | DW News

To the war in Ukraine now, where Russia has been stepping up its aerial attacks, now increasingly during daylight hours. The latest salvo on Friday left 10 dead, in a barrage of more than 500 drones and dozens of missiles.

Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyy had offered Russia an Easter truce, not he's accusing Moscow of an "Easter escalation".

00:00 Increased Russian attacks
02:13 Kira Rudik, Member of the Ukrainian Parliament

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US job growth accelerates by the most in 15 months in March

US job growth rebounded more than expected in March as a strike by healthcare workers ended and temperatures warmed up, but downside risks for the labor market are mounting from a war with Iran that has no clear end in sight.

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French, Japanese ships cross Strait of Hormuz in first since war

One French- and another Japanese-owned vessel are among a handful of vessels to have crossed the war-torn Strait of Hormuz, maritime tracking data showed Friday.

French, Japanese ships cross Strait of Hormuz in first since war

The passage, a vital maritime route for oil and liquified natural gas, has been virtually blocked by Iran since the start of the war.

But both ships made the crossing on Thursday, according to ship tracking company Marine Traffic's website.

The Maltese-flagged Kribi belonging to the French maritime transport group CMA CGM crossed the waterway to leave the Gulf on Thursday afternoon, Marine Traffic's data showed.

By early Friday, it was off Muscat, Oman, still broadcasting the message "own...

US fighter jet downed. Spencer Boyer speaks to France 24

France 24 speaks to Spencer Boyer, former US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, about Iran’s claim that it shot down a US fighter jet.

French-owned ship passes through Strait of Hormuz

It appears to be the first ship owned by a major European firm to go through the strait since the conflict began.

French-owned CMA CGM container ship passes Strait of Hormuz

A container ship belonging to French shipping group CMA CGM has passed through the Strait of Hormuz, ​MarineTraffic vessel ‌tracking data shows, in a sign that Iran may not consider France ⁠a hostile nation. It is the first French-owned vessel to ‌make it through the channel since US-Israeli attacks began on Iran at the end of ⁠February. Until the war led to the effective closure of the Strait, it was the route for about a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas supplies. FRANCE 24's I...

Orbán challenger says election is a 'referendum' on Hungary's place in the world

Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar said Thursday that a crucial election next week will be a "referendum” on the country’s future. He is facing pro-Russian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in the vote, which, according to Magyar, will decide whether Hungary continues on its drift toward Eastern autocracies, or can retake its place among the democratic societies of Europe.

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France's Ligue 1 trials live broadcast of ref exchanges in PSG-Toulouse clash

In a first for French football, fans watching Paris Saint-Germain's Ligue 1 clash with Toulouse at the Parc des Princes on Friday night will be able to hear exchanges between match officials over video assistant refereeing (VAR) decisions in real time, as part of an experiment to help make calls more transparent.

French prosecutors open hate speech probe into polarising news channel CNews

The Paris prosecutor's office announced Friday it had launched an investigation into alleged racist comments following remarks made in late March on French news channel CNews targeting the newly elected mayor of Saint-Denis Bally Bagayoko.

New Paris mayor vows to end all sexual violence in schools with €20ml action plan

Claims of sexual abuse in schools were a central issue in the campaign leading up to last month's Paris mayoral election.

France's Muslim gathering ban overturned by courts

The Paris police department had argued that the four-day gathering was a security threat because it could be a target of terrorism.

French ship makes first Western European transit of Hormuz since Iran conflict

A French-owned container ship has crossed the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route that has been largely restricted since the start of the Middle East conflict.

Court overturns police ban on Muslim gathering near Paris

The Paris Administrative Court on Friday suspended a police ban on a major Muslim gathering near the capital less than two hours before it was due to begin, allowing the event to go ahead.

Container ship declaring French ownership passes through Hormuz strait

The Maltese-flagged Kribi belonging to the French maritime transport group CMA CGM crossed the strait -- which has been virtually blocked by Iran since early in the Middle East war -- to exit the Gulf on Thursday afternoon, the maritime tracking website showed.

It appears to be the first known transit by a major European shipping group since March 1, when Iranian attacks against ships near the Strait of Hormuz, in retaliation for US-Israel strikes, reduced crossings to a trickle.

The ship...

War crimes complaint filed in France over 2024 deadly Beirut building strike

A complaint filed in France seeks a war crimes investigation into an Israeli airstrike on a Beirut apartment building that killed seven civilians, including the parents of a French-Lebanese artist, hours before a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect in November 2024.

French-owned container ship and three Omani tankers pass through Strait of Hormuz

CMA CGM vessel is first owned by major western shipping line to make safe passage since Iran war began

French-owned container ship exits Strait of Hormuz

Donald Trump renews threat to attack Iranian infrastructure

VOLTAGE: France launches ‘Friends of the Ocean’ group

In today's edition: EU ETS free allowances, marine environment, price of nuclear fusion

French ship crosses Strait of Hormuz in first Western European transit during Iran war

A vessel owned by France’s CMA CGM has become the first ship tied to Western Europe to cross the Strait of Hormuz since the outbreak of the Iran war in late February, according to ship tracking data.

French-Palestinian MEP Rima Hassan to be tried for 'advocating terrorism' in X post

Rima Hassan, a European Parliament member from the France Unbowed (LFI) party who is of Palestinian descent, will face trial in July on charges of "advocating terrorism" online over a message on X she posted last month. The International League Against Racism and Anti-Semitism and the European Jewish Organization ​lodged complaints against the post referencing a 1972 Israeli airport attack.

France and South Korea deepen defence cooperation amid Middle East war

French President Emmanuel Macron and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung have agreed to boost defence cooperation and work together to address the economic and energy crises triggered by the war in Iran.

Paris police ban annual French Muslim event over ‘major terrorist risk’ from far-right groups

The Annual Gathering of the Muslims of France, which was supposed to run from Friday to Monday, has been banned due to a "major terrorist risk" that it might be targeted by "small far-right groups", Paris police said. The ban order noted that the event was "taking place in a particularly tense international and national context".

Are the Democrats ready to win back Congress? | BBC Americast

Excitement has been building among some Democrats after the party won a special election in Florida last week in a district that includes Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home in Palm Beach.

This win, along with several others recently, suggests the party may have the momentum heading into November’s midterm elections, when they’ll be looking to reclaim control of the House, and possibly even the Senate.

Despite the optimism, some Democrats are cautious about the party’s progress as frustration ...

Future uncertain in New Caledonia after French MPs block reform plan

French lawmakers rejected the government’s constitutional reform for New Caledonia on Thursday, casting doubt over the plan’s future and prompting Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu to call fresh talks with local political leaders.

Listen: Why France is falling behind on cadmium?

Is your baguette a health risk? France's cadmium levels are three times higher than those of its neighbours, fueled by phosphate fertilisers and industrial legacy. Léa Marchal explores why France lags on safety limits and what this means for people's daily diet.

France launches ‘Friends of the Ocean’ group within EU Council

Paris seeks to cement leadership on EU ocean policy as new rules loom

‘Snus has a special place’: Swedish MEP calls French ban too extreme

Travellers carrying snus risk fines under France’s nicotine ban

Macron’s inner circle starts heading for the exit

PARIS — As Emmanuel Macron enters the final year of his presidency, aides are beginning to abandon ship.



A wave of departures is sweeping through the ranks of his staff, raising concerns about cohesion at the Elysée Palace and deepening the end-of-reign mood there, with only a year to go until voters head to the polls to choose France&#8217;s next president.



With Macron ineligible for a third consecutive term and unable push his legislative agenda through a gridlocked parliament, staff...

France plans huge missile increase in new defense push, document shows

PARIS —&nbsp;France will expand missile and drone stocks by up to 400 percent by 2030, according to a draft military planning law seen by POLITICO.



Ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East have exposed how quickly munitions are consumed in high-intensity warfare. Now, Paris is earmarking billions of euros to boost existing stockpiles and replace air-defense missiles its air force has fired in the Gulf to fend off Iranian drone attacks.



&#8220;The urgent need, of course, is for...

Macron Voices Europe’s Frustration With Trump’s Handling of Iran War

President Emmanuel Macron of France expressed disapproval about President Trump’s handling of the war against Iran on Thursday, chastising him for speaking cavalierly in a speech.

Kenya's Gen Z are back out on the streets to get young people registered to vote | DW News

Kenyans will be voting in a general election in 2027, and the country’s youth are already mobilizing online, just as they did when street protests engulfed the country in 2024 and 2025. A new initiative has been encouraging young people to register on the electoral roll. Called ‘Niko Kadi’ it means ‘I have my card ready’ - ready to cast their ballot.

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How China uses fishing boats for military power | DW News

China is strengthening its maritime militia made up of fishing boats trained for military operations. But how dangerous is this tactic?

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