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As hundreds of thousands across France are expected to take to the street again this weekend to protest the high cost of living, oil and gas giant TotalEnergies has posted record profits for the quarter to September. The company has kept fuel prices lower than rivals at its pumps, but motorists are wondering whether it could bring them lower still.
The International Olympic Committee is upbeat just 24 hours before competition gets under way at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Senegal. Venues are ready to host the first-ever Olympic event on the African continent. FRANCE 24's correspondent Aminatou Diallo reports from the ground.
In this edition of Access Asia, we explore why anti-Indian sentiment is rising in the United States in the wake of the foiled plot targeting a Hindu temple in Illinois. We ask the executive director of the Center for the Study of Organized Hate what's behind the trend, and whether the rhetoric coming from the Trump White House is to blame.
At least 60 Christians have been killed in Ethiopia in what the Orthodox Church has declared as religious violence. It is still unclear who was behind the attack, with rebels and local government blaming each other. Around 20 houses have been burned down, as FRANCE 24's correspondent Tom Canetti reports.
While African leaders and Russian officials gather to discuss security, trade and political cooperation at the Africa-Russia summit, one sensitive issue is notably absent from the agenda: the recruitment of Africans to fight for Russia in Ukraine. More than 1,400 Africans have been enlisted since 2023. In Tunisia, concern is growing as the families of several men who travelled to Russia for work or study are still searching for answers about the fate of their loved ones. FRANCE 24's team in Tunisia reports.
As Washington and Tehran send mixed signals, analysts say trust remains a key obstacle to any deal.
Moscow and Kyiv have so far observed the six-day truce as evacuations from Oleshky get under way.
Israeli activists rally outside opposition leader Eisenkot’s home, urging him to join forces with Arab parties after ele
Hundreds of people are also understood to have stayed in the front-line town, despite the dangers.
More than 25 dockworkers' trade unions in 110 ports of 22 countries are going on strike on October 30.
Organisers say moving Dakar Rally, likely scheduled January 9-23, out of Saudi Arabia was 'exceptional and one-off'.
Border issues helped propel Trump in the Rio Grande Valley in 2024. His deportation policies could bury Republicans.
Spain began demanding answers on Thursday after the toll from the country's second high-speed train collision this year rose to 69 people, with scores injured and distraught relatives desperately seeking news about their loved ones. One of Europe's deadliest rail disasters this century struck south of Madrid on Wednesday morning when a service by state operator Renfe ploughed into the back of a stationary train belonging to private Spanish company Iryo. FRANCE 24's Sarah Morris reports from Madrid, Spain.
Alexander Zverev secured his place as the next world No. 1 by beating Tallon Griekspoor (6-4, 7-5) at the ATP 500 tournament in Vienna. The 29-year-old German will top the ATP rankings on Monday, November 2, replacing Jannik Sinner. He will become the first German world No. 1 since Boris Becker in 1991, and the 30th player in history to reach the top spot.
Changing family structures in India are driving demand for start-ups offering services for eldercare.
Judges agreed with the prosecution’s appeal that Erin Patterson’s initial non-parole period of 33 years was insufficient.
Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha were charged over an incident in 2024, when England's cricket team was touring Pakistan.
Atlanta Dream made sure the series went the distance with an 80-69 victory over the visiting Golden State Valkyries.
Houthis deny targeting the region of the Muslim holy city as hostilities continue to escalate.
A glacial lake outburst in northern Bhutan has triggered flash flooding.
