Can Paris still deliver on its Olympic promises with only three months to go?

france24.com/en/ • 1h, 42m ago

The Eiffel Tower was supposed to greet the world’s athletes in a fresh coat of golden shimmer, the River Seine would be swimmable for the first time in 100 years and Paris was going to host the first-ever off-stadium opening ceremony in Olympic history. The hopes and expectations for the 2024 Games were grand and spectacular but with just three months to go will Paris be able to deliver on its promises?

‘Mortal’ Europe needs to scale up defence, says Macron in keynote speech

france24.com/en/ • 8h, 5m ago

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday urged Europe to wake up to the fact that it was not sufficiently armed in the face of global threats such as Russian aggression that pose an existential challenge to the continent. In a major foreign policy speech, Macron called on Europe to adopt a "credible" defence strategy that is less dependent on the US.

🔴 Live: US military begins construction of Gaza aid pier, says Pentagon

france24.com/en/ • 2h, 57m ago

The United States military has begun construction of a pier to boost deliveries of desperately needed aid to Gaza, the Pentagon said on Thursday. UN World Food Programme deputy executive director Carl Skau said earlier on Thursday that the northern Gaza Strip is still heading towards famine and that a great volume of aid is needed to prevent the situation in the Palestinian enclave from deteriorating further. Read our liveblog to follow today's developments in the Middle East.

New York court overturns Harvey Weinstein's sex crime conviction over procedural errors

france24.com/en/ • 3h, 47m ago

New York's highest court on Thursday overturned disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on sex crime charges, a shock reversal in one of the defining cases of the #MeToo movement.

Burkina Faso’s army summarily executed 223 civilians, says Human Rights Watch

france24.com/en/ • 4h, 24m ago

Military forces in Burkina Faso killed 223 civilians, including babies and many children, in attacks on two villages accused of cooperating with militants, Human Rights Watch said in a report published Thursday. 

NATO chief Stoltenberg says it's 'not too late for Ukraine to prevail' against Russia

france24.com/en/ • 10h, 54m ago

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said Thursday it was "not too late for Ukraine to prevail" against Russia as long as its allies fulfil promises to deliver more weapons.

Ariel Henry resigns as Haiti's PM as transitional council takes power

france24.com/en/ • 4h, 50m ago

Ariel Henry resigned Thursday as prime minister of Haiti, leaving the way clear for a new government to be formed in the Caribbean country, which has been wracked by gang violence that killed or injured more than 2,500 people from January to March.

Red blades atop Paris landmark Moulin Rouge windmill collapse overnight

france24.com/en/ • 2h, 31m ago

The blades atop the red Moulin Rouge windmill, one of the most famous landmarks in Paris, fell to the ground in the early hours of Thursday, said firefighters. The collapse, which came just months before the French capital hosts the Olympics, caused no injuries. 

Spanish government to 'oversee' scandal-hit football federation

france24.com/en/ • 3h, 14m ago

The Spanish government on Thursday announced it will "oversee" the country's scandal-hit football federation (RFEF) to deal with its current crisis.

Scores dead in Tanzania and Kenya as heavy rains pound East Africa

france24.com/en/ • 3h, 56m ago

At least 155 people have died in Tanzania as torrential rains linked to El Nino triggered flooding and landslides, Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa said Thursday.

Hundreds of flights cancelled despite French air traffic controllers calling off strike

france24.com/en/ • 12h, 35m ago

Hundreds of flights were cancelled at French airports Thursday despite the country's main air traffic controllers' union dropping a call for a one-day strike after making a deal for higher pay.

Venice launches pilot day-tripper entry fee to tackle mass tourism

france24.com/en/ • 3h, 29m ago

Under the gaze of the world’s media, the fragile lagoon city of Venice launches a pilot program Thursday to charge day-trippers a 5-euro (around $5.35) entry fee that authorities hope will discourage visitors from arriving on peak days and make the city more livable for its dwindling residents.

Blinken calls for US, China to manage differences 'responsibly' ahead of talks

france24.com/en/ • 7h, 20m ago

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called Thursday on the United States and China to manage their differences "responsibly" as he went on a charm offensive ahead of expected tough talks.

US secretly sent Ukraine long-range ATACMS missiles

france24.com/en/ • , 20m ago

Ukraine for the first time has begun using long-range ballistic missiles provided secretly by the United States, bombing a Russian military airfield in Crimea last week and Russian forces in another occupied area overnight, American officials said Wednesday.

Hamas releases video of Israeli-American hostage

france24.com/en/ • 1h, 40m ago

Hamas released a hostage video on Wednesday showing a well-known Israeli-American man who was among scores of people abducted by the militants in the attack that ignited the war in Gaza.

Right-wing challenger wins first round in North Macedonia presidential election

france24.com/en/ • 6h, 7m ago

North Macedonia's right-wing candidate Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova claimed a comprehensive victory in the first round of presidential elections on Wednesday -- the first in a series of votes that could decide whether the Balkan country will join the European Union.

Mauritania’s President Ghazouani announces bid for second term

france24.com/en/ • 9h, 36m ago

Mauritania President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani said Wednesday he would run for a second term in presidential elections due in June.

Biden signs Ukraine military aid bill into law, $1 billion arms shipment imminent

france24.com/en/ • 17h, 2m ago

US President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed legislation authorizing $61 billion in military aid for Ukraine, with the Pentagon quickly announcing a new $1 billion package headed for Kyiv, featuring desperately needed air defense and artillery munitions.

Arizona lawmakers in lower chamber vote to repeal Civil War-era abortion ban

france24.com/en/ • 12h, 22m ago

Legislators in Arizona voted Wednesday to repeal an 1864 law that would have almost completely banned abortion in the battleground US state, after moderate Republicans broke ranks to side with Democrats.

White House wants 'answers' from Israel on 'disturbing' Gaza mass graves

france24.com/en/ • 1, 40m ago

The White House said Wednesday that it wanted "answers" from Israeli authorities about "deeply disturbing" reports of mass graves at the Gaza Strip's two main hospitals. The statement came as Israeli forces were carrying out "offensive action" across southern Lebanon, Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said, without specifying whether ground troops had crossed the border. Read our blog to see how the day's events in the Middle East unfolded.

The EU warned TikTok’s new rewards feature could be addictive. Now the app's suspended it

france24.com/en/ • 18h, 35m ago

TikTok announced Wednesday that it had suspended a feature that rewarded users for watching and liking videos on its new Lite app, available in France and Spain, after the EU launched an investigation Monday over child-safety concerns.