France 24
April 2026
Iran’s supreme leader tells US its only place in Persian Gulf is at ‘bottom of its waters’
Khamenei's written message, which was read on state TV, was released to mark the annual national celebration of "Persian Gulf" day in Iran
Germany says 'prepared' for any US troop reduction
Jury of Italy's Venice Biennale resigns over Russia row
No reason was given, but the move came as Italy's government opposed Russia's participation
Israel says detained Gaza flotilla activists to be taken to Greece
US troop withdrawal from Germany would be 'foolish', expert says
Vessel carrying grain Ukraine says stolen by Russia will not unload in Israel, Kyiv says
Musk vs Altman: Beyond battle of egos, who gets final say on AI?
Iran threatens painful response if US renews attacks
The UAE: Abu Dhabi's OPEC exit 'definitely doesn't' signal end of group
Pakistan: The US 'was always banking on' Islamabad mediation
Myanmar moves detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi to house arrest
Her sentence was commuted to 27 years weeks after Min Aung Hlaing was voted president in an election dismissed as civilian window dressing by monitoring groups
Rats infest Gaza's tent camps, biting children and spreading disease
'Damage control mode': Reputations of Mali junta & Russian mercenaries 'hang in balance'
Russia must now demonstrate it is “actually of any use.” All the while, the alliance between Tuareg separatists and jihadist forces is described as purely “tactical: they can’t agree on anything beyond getting rid of the government.”
Mexico’s Sheinbaum seeks ‘irrefutable’ evidence for US charges against Sinaloa governor
Starmer heckled with ‘Jew harmer’ shouts after London knife attack
A series of attacks targeting Britain's Jewish community in recent days has led some to turn their anger on Starmer's government
FRANCE 24 journalist recounts shooting at Washington press gala
At the annual press gala in Washington, a major gathering for journalists and political figures attended by Donald Trump, a shooting took place during the event, abruptly turning a high-profile evening into chaos
Bus and car fall into Seine River near Paris, four people rescued
Mali holds tribute for assassinated defence minister under tight security
Global press freedom falls to lowest level in 25 years, RSF warns
The report highlights rising violence against journalists in conflict zones, worsening legal pressure worldwide, and political attacks on the media, while Norway ranks first and Eritrea remains last
Energy fears drive Gulf mediation in US-Iran conflict
Russia’s role in Mali questioned as rebels push for exit
Viral pro-Iran AI memes blur lines between propaganda and entertainment
US indicts Mexican state governor over drug trafficking
The US Department of Justice has charged Rubén Rocha Moya, governor of the Mexican state of Sinaloa, with drug trafficking in a rare move against a sitting foreign official