British comedian Russell Brand found guilty of rape, sexual assault
A London jury on Thursday convicted British comedian and actor Russell Brand of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.
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France faces new protests as government seeks to prevent violence
France faces new protests as the government seeks to prevent a repeat of October unrest. Protesters demand better public services, including education, and also critique the cost-of-living. FRANCE 24's Claire Paccalin reports from the…
Cyberattack: French bank says online hacking stole around $100 million
French regional bank Credit Mutuel Arkea said Wednesday it had been the victim of a cyberattack that allowed fraudulent transactions amounting to around 100 million euros ($112 million). It said in the attack, which had now been…
South African star Zolani Mahola: From 'Waka Waka' with Shakira to 'People Power'
From the global success of "Waka Waka" to her forthcoming second solo album "People Power", South Africa's Zolani Mahola has built a career around the power of music to bring people together.
'It's fascinating to see a human becoming a person': Author Clémentine Goldszal
What is life like for a newly born, premature or sick baby? These are the questions tackled by a French journalist in her first ever book. Clémentine Goldszal asks what it means to be rushed from the delivery room to the neonatal intensive…
Bent on leaving his mark: Trump's proposed 'Triumphal Arch' sparks backlash
Since his return to power, US President Donald Trump has been intent on reshaping the nation's capital Washington, seeking to leave his name and mark on it. After his involvement with the Kennedy Center, the White House ballroom and the…
What comes next for Democrats after midterm election victory?
With the US midterms over, Democrats are turning to what could become one of their most crowded and unpredictable presidential primaries in decades – a 2028 contest likely to expose the party's divide over how to win back the White House…
France: High schools blocked again as students reject government responses as 'meaningless'
🇫🇷 Students are blocking their schools and universities across France again this Thursday, November 5, despite the government’s response, which they deem insufficient.
Farewell Botox, heels and big hair: Is this the end of MAGA women?
PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, November 5: "Loser" and "Reborn in the USA" are just some of the headlines dominating the international press after the Democrats stomped to victory in the US midterm elections. What impact will their success have…
Bomb threats cause major flight disruptions across Europe
Bomb threats forced airliners to make unplanned landings across Europe on Thursday morning, the latest in a series of threats targeting flights in Europe. While no country has attributed blame for the threats, they come at a time when…
US midterms: Elon Musk fails $440 million bet as Republicans lose
The 2026 midterm elections were the most expensive on record, with nearly 12 billion dollars spent during the campaign. Tech tycoon Elon Musk was by far the largest individual donor ever, injecting over 440 million dollars of his money to…
Hong Kong activist jailed for 10 more years for collusion with foreign forces
Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong was sentenced to 10 more years in jail on Thursday for colluding with foreign powers, the second time he has been penalised under the city's national security law. Hong, 30, is one of the most…
Route du Rhum 2026: Sailors forced to abandon race for various reasons
The 2026 Route du Rhum is continuing to deliver one setback after another since Sunday’s start in Saint-Malo. From boats capsizing to sailors being forced to abandon the race, the favourites are dropping out one by one. But how do so many…
US Midterms: Democrats say ready to negotiate and promise big changes
US Democrats are promising to leverage their landslide election win to bring down living costs and hold President Donald Trump's administration to account. They are set to take control of both chambers of Congress in January, but…
Houthi missiles fired at Medina intercepted, Saudi coalition says
A ballistic missile fired at the Saudi city of Medina, one of Islam's holiest cities, was intercepted Thursday, a spokesman for the Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen's Houthi rebels said. The announcement came shortly after the kingdom's…
South Africans eager to vote as local elections put failing services in focus
South Africans voted on Wednesday, November 4, in local elections. Nearly 30 million people were eligible to cast their ballots, with corruption, failing infrastructure and the deterioration of essential services among the key issues…
Sudan accuses Ethiopia of allowing RSF drone launches from its territory
Sudan accused Ethiopia of allowing the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to launch drones from its territory. What does this allegation reveal about the RSF's military capabilities and foreign backing? FRANCE 24 spoke to Ali Mahmoud…
Ethiopian families fleeing conflict face difficulties with food access
A renewed conflict in Ethiopia has led to the displacement of thousands of civilians. But after years of war in the country and heavy budget cuts, humanitarian organisations have all but left many of the camps for internally displaced…
Dozens dead and missing after Russian strike on Ukrainian aid centre
The death toll from a Russian bombing of an aid distribution point in Ukraine's southeastern Zaporizhzhia region on Monday has risen to 42, with dozens still missing, officials said, in one of the deadliest strikes on civilians this year…
Zelensky in Spain for talks with world leaders as Kyiv seeks to strengthen air defences
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made a surprise visit to Madrid on Wednesday to drum up fresh military support against Russia during a summit of Latin American leaders in Spain. Madrid is hosting a two-day summit of the…
After midterm stinging defeat, Trump is left to weigh his next move in Iran war
As he takes stock of his Republican Party's midterm drubbing, US President Donald Trump now faces the difficult question of what to do about his unpopular war against Iran. Trump acknowledged the war affected the midterms, suggesting…
Cyberattack hits French blood bank site, no blood products compromised
A cyberattack on several blood banks tried to raise temperatures to extremely high levels but was thwarted before it could do any damage to blood products or samples, French authorities said. The incident comes after supermarkets in a…
Students blockade schools, universities as France braces for mass rallies
Students blockaded dozens of high schools and universities across France on Tuesday to maintain pressure on the government over education reforms, as trade unions prepared for a nationwide strike. The school protests have fuelled a broader…
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