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In tonight's programme, thousands of Africans end up amidst the war in Ukraine fighting or working on behalf of the Kremlin.

European Union envoys have pushed back the expiry of EU Russia sanctions listings by seven days until September 22, a spokesperson for the EU's Irish presidency said on Monday, after failing to agree on a six-month renewal.

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Monte Francis, Rex Li, Professor of International Relations at King's College London, says that China "is trying to promote an alternative international security order and project itself as a stabilising force in world politics",…

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Monte Francis, Rex Li, Professor of International Relations at King's College London, says that China "is trying to promote an alternative international security order and project itself as a stabilising force in world politics",…

People in the single-currency Eurozone have been invited to vote on the designs of upcoming euro bank bills.

NATO fighter jets shot down a drone that entered Lithuanian airspace and Denmark accused a Russian frigate of firing flares at a Danish military helicopter on Tuesday, in incidents that heightened tensions along the alliance’s eastern flank.

Céline Dion on Saturday fulfilled her dream of returning to the stage after years battling a rare neurological disorder with a sell-out concert in an arena west of Paris.

A viral selfie allegedly showing Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping, Narendra Modi and other leaders together at the BRICS summit in New Delhi is AI-generated.

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Dr.

The European Union accused Russia on Tuesday of the "reckless" firing of flares at a Danish frigate which, with the shooting down of a drone over Lithuania, heightened the continent's anxiety over the Ukraine-Russia war.

François Picard is pleased to welcome Anne Applebaum, Staff Writer at The Atlantic, and author of Autocracy, Inc.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is heading to Europe in the middle of a trade war with U.S.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi called for free and secure navigation in the Red Sea during talks in Cairo on Tuesday, as the kingdom vowed to respond "firmly" to attacks by Yemen's Houthis.

The United States has confirmed for the first time that it has deployed weapons in space, a remarkable revelation after previous warnings about countries such as Russia possibly weaponizing a global frontier long agreed in treaties to be used for only pea…

First, there was Donald Trump’s surprise decision to strike Iran.

The world’s biggest AI companies are working to create a new industry standards body, OpenAI said on Tuesday, as rising concerns over the risks of artificial intelligence fuel pressure for greater oversight and safer development of the technology.

NATO fighter jets shot down a drone that entered Lithuanian airspace overnight, officials said Tuesday.

Average diesel prices in the United States struck a record high of just under $6.27 a gallon Tuesday, pressuring President Donald Trump ahead of midterm congressional elections.

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis have launched a new wave of attacks on Saudi Arabia, the group claimed Monday, and also seized the strategic islands of Greater and Lesser Hanish in the southern Red Sea, bolstering the rebels' ability to control a key maritime

A drone hit a petrol station in Ukraine's capital of Kyiv early on Tuesday, Mayor Vitali Klitschko ‌said, just a day after US President Donald Trump said Ukraine ⁠and Russia had agreed not to target each other's energy assets.

🎤 American rapper Macklemore has been removed as the opening act for British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran's US tour after the former made statements supporting his pro-Palestine stance on stage.

Matthew Rhys made Emmy history, winning two lead acting awards in the same night as Widow’s Bay swept the comedy categories and set a new record with 14 wins.

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, September 15: Two cases dubbed Pelicot 2.0 have rocked Britain and Austria.

Former Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo acknowledged a “collective failure” to protect children on Tuesday as police investigate more than 200 allegations of violence, mistreatment and sexual abuse at the French capital’s state-run nurseries and primary schools f…

With just a couple months to go until the US midterm election, a new political fault line is emerging in Republican strongholds across Texas driven by the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence.

Carys Garland is pleased to welcome Dr.

François Picard is pleased to welcome Andrew Weissmann, Author, Professor at NYU School of Law, and former General Counsel of the FBI.

Eve Irvine is pleased to welcome Hélène Duguy, Senior Environmental Lawyer at ClientEarth.

Industrial action was expected to reduce French electricity supply by up to 5 gigawatts on ⁠Tuesday as energy sector ⁠unions stage a 24-hour strike in protest over calls to curb employee benefits ‌such as access to cheaper power.

The US military faces shortages of key munitions due to the Iran war and industrial "bottlenecks" to rebuild stockpiles, a Pentagon watchdog warned in a report published on Monday, contradicting US President Donald Trump's assurances that ammunition suppl…

With two weeks to go before voting closes for the Ballon d’Or, the leading contenders are campaigning.

Iran's security chief on Tuesday rejected talks with the United States, criticising the "mixed signals" from US President Donald Trump after he said he was open to resuming negotiations.

A Venezuelan delegation will join G20 energy talks in Houston this week as soaring oil prices and disruption from the Middle East war put global energy supplies under pressure.

NATO scrambled fighter jets overnight to shoot down a drone over Lithuania after the latest incursion on the alliance's eastern flank.

The US Supreme Court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump’s bid to impose new restrictions on mail ballots ahead of November’s midterm elections.

US President Donald Trump on Monday rejected warnings about the risks of artificial intelligence, calling concerns over rogue AI part of a “sick conspiracy” as tech leaders urge greater safeguards.

Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote on Monday launched an IPO for his $19 billion Nigerian oil refinery, seeking $1.6 billion from retail investors across the continent.

Ukraine is ready to halt attacks on Russian energy infrastructure if Moscow does the same, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday, after US President Donald Trump announced an apparent agreement between the two sides.

American rapper Macklemore announced Monday that he was dropped from British singer Ed Sheeran’s US stadium tour after saying "Free Palestine" during a September 4 concert in New Jersey.

The US Space Force on Monday confirmed for the first time that Washington has weapons deployed in orbit, as the United States, China and Russia expand their military capabilities in space.

⁠Hollywood designer ⁠Bob Mackie, known for making stars such as Cher and Elton John sparkle, died on Monday at 87, according to a post on his official Instagram account.

Israeli rights group B'Tselem said Monday that Israeli actions in the occupied West Bank form part of a greater project designed to make it impossible for Palestinians to exist together as a people.

A video claiming to show Houthi rebels ambushing Saudi-backed mercenaries has racked up major views on X.

Turkish police on Sunday swooped on gay bars and the homes of LGBTQ activists, arresting at least 60 people in raids authorities said were aimed at boosting traditional family values, officials and activists said.

Turkish police on Sunday swooped on gay bars and the homes of LGBTQ activists, arresting at least 60 people in raids authorities said were aimed at boosting traditional family values, officials and activists said.

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote launched the biggest-ever share sale on the African continent, listing 4.1 billion shares in his Lagos refinery on the stock exchange.

In tonight's edition, Nigeria's Dangote refinery opens itself to public ownership with plans to raise 1.6 billion dollars from retail investors across the continent.

Turkish police fired tear gas at pro-LGBTQ demonstrators in the western city of Izmir on Monday, as activists protested a nationwide crackdown that saw dozens arrested over the weekend in a campaign authorities described as defending traditional family va…