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Flavio Bolsonaro, the ultraconservative and son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, came out ahead of the first round of the presidential elections in Brazil on Sunday, with 47% of the vote against 45% for outgoing President Lula. In an ultra-polarized country, the senator could benefit from the votes of the small candidates for the second round.
It's not good to take his car. Not because of traffic jams, but because of the price of gasoline that has never been so high in Europe. In a geopolitical context as tense as ever – in the Middle East and Ukraine – the cost of a litre of gasoline is breaking record, as is the cost of diesel.
Rendez-vous with Lino and T.killa on the occasion of the concert at the Zenith in Paris on October 14, in tribute to Calbo of the band Ärsenik, who died on January 4. In this episode, back on Calbo's twenty-five years of career, from his group Ärsenik to Bisso Na Bisso, his work as a writer for other artists, his books and his investment in youth through numerous writing workshops.
In Brazil, the number of hunters, shooters and collectors exploded under Jair Bolsonaro. In the south of the country, especially in Santa Catarina, the arms defenders have challenged the restrictions imposed by Lula since 2023. In this very conservative state, the pro-arms lobby is already mobilizing for the next elections. Report of France 24 correspondent in Brazil, Fanny Lothaire.
In an interview with France 24, former Romanian Prime Minister Dacian Ciolos, candidate for the head of the Organisation internationale de la francophonie, believes that his future "is certainly in Africa", but not limited to it. He wanted to "make the Francophonie more useful" and said he was "very confident" before the November election.
In his publication, an investigative journalist reveals that pipes in the toilets at Lomé International Airport exploded, slamming passengers waiting in the boarding hall.
In the Masafer Yatta area of the occupied West Bank, Israeli settlers installed at least nine illegal outposts during the 2020s. However, the area has been officially regarded since 2022 as a military area by Israel, which prohibits any construction there. In September, the Israeli army demolished three Palestinian villages, considered "illegal structures".
In #occupied West Bank, this Palestinian is a witness to the attack on his house by over 100 Israeli #colons, who ransacked several homes despite the presence of the army.
The announcement of the departure of Patrick Branco Ruivo, general director of the iconic Parisian monument, arrives following the eviction of female employees during the visit of a Hindu religious dignitary in early September. In a statement, the Eiffel Tower operating company denounced an "unacceptable situation".
In the wake of the attempted attack near Fairford Air Base in the United Kingdom, clichés were circulated on social media that were presented as those of the arrest of the five suspects, who had since been released on bail. Taken from a real photograph, they were falsified using artificial intelligence.
In an investigation published on Monday, the investigative newspaper Mediapart accuses Jordan Bardella of having made anti-Semitic statements in 2013, when he was a young National Front activist. The president of the RN "formally" contests these accusations and denounces "false rudeness". He announced that his lawyer "committed a defamation complaint".
As on all war grounds, the drone has made a prominent place in the Malian arsenal. Whether they are of Iranian, Turkish or Russian origin, these killer devices are increasingly being used by the junta in its war against armed groups and jihadists. A policy assumed and claimed, intended to display an alleged military power. But the use of drones is also a threat to civilians. In a new and upbuilding survey, Young Africa highlights how the FAMA, the Malian army, target their own population. Details
In this mini-series of two articles, the BBC analyses the propaganda elements of the jihadist group that seems to want to get rid of Al Qaeda's image.
The guest of the show "With Judith" of the day is Stephanie Roza, a philosophy associate and researcher at the CNRS. In this episode, she goes back to the great upheavals that go through our times. From the situation in Iran to the uncertainties surrounding the Mullah regime to the crisis of democracy, to the questioning of universalism, reason and progress, she analyses the tensions that cross the contemporary left and Western societies.
The International Organization of la Francophonie (OIF) is preparing to hold a vote for the first time in its history to elect its Secretary-General. In an interview with France 24, Louise Mushikiwabo, a candidate for her own estate, called herself "serine". The withdrawal in 2025 from Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger of the organization did not, in her view, constitute a failure "of the secretary general".
In the streets of Paris, the faithful and curious gathered in the afternoon of September 25, all over the course of the papamobile which Pope Leo XIV will draw towards Notre Dame Cathedral.
In the first words of his speech, the pontiff praised the country's historical influence: "For centuries, France has been shining as a cultural, artistic and spiritual beacon. With its cathedral schools, universities and academies, France has helped forge the intelligence of the population, far beyond its borders." Pope Leo XIV also warns against the risk of losing "our humanity in the midst of the "paradis of machines" that invade and condition our daily lives".
From the migration crisis to peace in Europe, the Pope's trip to France will address a wide range of topics, seven months from a very open French presidential election where the extreme right appears in a position of strength. Pending the speech of Leo XIV, where many political figures will be present, presidential candidates stand on the visit of the head of the Catholic Church. The details of Bruno Daroux, an international columnist in France 24.
In Mauritania, as violence against women and girls escalates, civil society is putting pressure on the authorities. The adoption of the so-called Karama Act is intended to strengthen the protection of victims from sexual violence. The text, validated by the government, has remained blocked in Parliament for several years. In a memorandum presented on Thursday, 24 September, these organizations call for a clear timetable for its adoption.
Poverty in Argentina increased by 4 points in six months, ending a downward trend that began after the historical peak of 52.9% of the population reached early 2024 under President Javier Milei. This increase is due to a rise in inflation at the beginning of the year, in a country where the poverty index methodology remains contested.
