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'Neither the Sudanese military, nor the RSF take any acknowledgement of human life in this war'

The death toll from a drone strike Monday on a market in an area disputed between Sudan and South Sudan has risen to 153 and is likely even higher, a local official told AFP on Wednesday. Authorities in Abyei district said the strike on the Amiet market involved the use of multiple munitions and was carried out by the Sudanese army. FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks with Jan Pospisil, Sudan Affairs Analyst at the Peace and Conflict Resolution Evidence Platform. He says that for a long time the Sudanese army has tried "to portray a picture internationally that they are humane, whereas RSF is committ

21 Oct 2026, 20:13 UTC

Pakistani authorities arrest man accused in $126m US postage fraud

Faheem Akram has been charged with several offences including conspiracy to defraud the United States.

21 Oct 2026, 13:39 UTC

France PM promises more curfews as authorities seek to regain control

Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu says local authorities will coordinate with mayors to decide whether to impose curfews.

20 Oct 2026, 12:51 UTC

French authorities impose partial curfews in Paris, Nice

French authorities imposed curfews in towns and cities on Monday night after cost-of-living and anti-government protests descended into rioting and looting over the weekend. DW has the latest.

20 Oct 2026, 01:41 UTC

Greece: At least 12 die in migrant drownings overnight

Authorities say 12 people, including an infant, have drowned in Greek waters in two separate incidents overnight. Another 22 people were rescued. A search-and-rescue operation is ongoing.

19 Oct 2026, 10:26 UTC

Photos: Protests across France spiral into looting, blazes and clashes

Authorities report 1,200 arrests and 150 injured police officers as unrest erupts in multiple French cities.

18 Oct 2026, 08:40 UTC

India news: Kolkata stampede dampens Durga Puja festivities

Authorities have detained several people over a deadly stampede in India's eastern city of Kolkata, after the state vowed strict action. Meanwhile, 'Cockroach' leader Dipke is out of detention.

18 Oct 2026, 04:57 UTC

France braces for nationwide protests

Students, trade unionists and Yellow Vest activists are taking to French streets to protest high prices and inequality. Police and protesters have already clashed in Paris and Marseille.

17 Oct 2026, 08:37 UTC

Indian authorities detain 'cockroach' movement founder Dipke ahead of new protest

Indian authorities on Friday detained Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the satirical youth movement "Cockroach Janta Party", ahead of a new protest in New Delhi, live images from the group showed. Police earlier closed a central New Delhi park in an attempt to stifle near-daily demonstrations calling for the election authority chief's resignation over the removal of more than 130 million people from voter lists.

16 Oct 2026, 07:03 UTC

Three children, one teacher killed in Oregon school shooting

The police chief in Bend, Oregon, identified the shooter as a 16-year-old who was killed by a bystander at the school.

15 Oct 2026, 23:20 UTC

India’s Cockroach movement: Protesters bypass internet blackout with Bluetooth

🇮🇳 On October 10, New Delhi faced a near-lockdown situation following a call for protests by Gen Z-led Cockroach Janta Party. Authorities imposed a 24-hour internet blackout, but protesters found ways around it.

15 Oct 2026, 16:49 UTC

Syrian authorities arrest main suspect in 2013 Baniyas mass killings

Ali Kayali, also known as Mihrac Ural, was apprehended as he tried to cross the border, state media reported.

15 Oct 2026, 11:58 UTC

FRANCE 24 report: India’s Gen Z protesters find gaps in security clampdown

India’s capital New Delhi faced a near lockdown situation on Saturday, following a call of protest by Gen Z led Cockroach Janata Party. More than 30,000 security forces were deployed and over 50 metro stations were shut. Authorities imposed an internet blackout for 24 hours to suppress the movement but the protesters managed to slip through the loopholes. FRANCE 24’s team on the ground reports.

15 Oct 2026, 10:43 UTC

US immigration authorities raid home of Democratic Trump critic Ilhan Omar

US authorities raided the Washington home of Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar on Monday as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged immigration fraud, according to reports. The probe reportedly includes immigration paperwork completed by her late father when she was a child. Omar accused the Trump administration of using government institutions to target political opponents, describing the raid as an act of political intimidation. FRANCE 24's Fraser Jackson has the latest from Washington.

13 Oct 2026, 10:57 UTC

At least five people missing as flash floods in Nepal sweep away houses

Authorities urge villagers to move to safer places after a river in the central part of the country bursts its banks.

11 Oct 2026, 16:31 UTC

Indian authorities crack down on 'Cockroach' protest in central Delhi

Indian authorities have imposed extraordinary security measures to block protesters from joining a demonstration called by the "Cockroach" movement in New Delhi. The main leaders of the party were also detained.

11 Oct 2026, 05:12 UTC

Indian authorities crack down on 'Cockroach' protest in central Delhi. Follow live.

Indian authorities have imposed extraordinary security measures to block protesters from joining a demonstration called by the Cockroach Janta Party in New Delhi. The main leaders of the party have been detained too.

10 Oct 2026, 12:56 UTC

Anthropic AI model submits false homicide tip to Philadelphia police

Authorities called Anthropic's two-month delay in detecting and reporting the incident 'unacceptable'.

10 Oct 2026, 05:24 UTC

Torrential rain and flooding leave 2 dead and 1 missing in Spain's Catalonia region

Authorities warned of extreme danger around Barcelona and Girona, with rivers at risk of overflowing and residents urged to stay indoors.

4 Oct 2026, 12:34 UTC

Spain: Floods leave 102-year-old woman dead in southeast

Authorities in Spain rescued some 90 people after heavy rain sparked flooding in the town of Madrigueras. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez expressed his condolences to the family of a 102-year-old woman who died.

3 Oct 2026, 12:10 UTC