A new Israeli plan to invest $334 million in expanding settlements in the occupied Syrian Golan Heights marks a major escalation in a broader pattern of territorial expansion – on land the United Nations still regards as Syrian.
US President Donald Trump on Friday said he will increase tariffs on vehicles from the European Union to 25% next week, accusing the bloc of not complying with its 2025 trade deal.
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 1st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
This week on Paris des Arts, Valérie Fayolle meets the man electrifying the stage at Paris's Théâtre Édouard VII. With his raw energy, comedian Redouane Bougheraba opens up about his latest one-man show, "Mon Premier Spectacle".
Over the last 18 years, the FEMUA has established itself as a major date in the African cultural calendar, with concerts in Anoumabo and Dimbokro in Ivory Coast. Showcasing a continent of musical styles – including Afrobeat, rumba and rap – the event was founded by A'Salfo, frontman for the band Magic System. FRANCE 24's reporters tell us more about this year's line-up, special guest country Gabon and the wealth of cultural events taking place at FEMUA 2026.
Tehran executed 21-year-old karate athlete Sassan Azadvar early Thursday after protest arrest, as UN and rights groups warn of a surge in executions and mass detentions since the start of the Iran war.
The Brixen Water Light Festival 2026 runs to 16 May in South Tyrol, with 24 installations from 13 countries exploring peace against a Dolomites backdrop.
Behind ordinary-looking TikTok adverts for "rose sellers" lies a sordid reality: a recruitment scheme linked to prostitution, often targeting minors. A team from our sister channel France 2 dug into hundreds of social media videos showing how pimps in France are recruiting young girls via TikTok, promising them easy money and a glamorous lifestyle. Our France 2 colleagues report, with FRANCE 24's Lauren Bain.
This world tour now takes us to Myanmar, where Aung San Suu Kyi will serve the remainder of her sentence under house arrest, following a decision by the head of the ruling junta, now acting as president. The Nobel Peace Prize laureate had until now been held in an undisclosed location.
In the United States, lawmakers remain deadlocked over the War Powers Resolution, which requires Congress to approve continued military action or withdraw troops once hostilities reach the 60-day mark. With the deadline approaching and no agreement in sight, a decision remains out of reach. FRANCE 24's Philip Turle shares his insights.
Brixen’s annual Water Light Festival has once again transformed the Italian Alpine town into a glowing canvas, bringing together artists from around the world. This year’s theme is “Imagine Peace," where artists reflect on war, memory and hope.
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