In Cape Verde, almost nothing remains of the postcard-perfect image of certain beaches on the island of Santiago. For decades, the illegal extraction of sea sand for the construction industry has been eroding the coastline. This illegal trade now threatens ecosystems, contributes to the salinizatio
The UN says drone attacks have become the leading cause of death in Sudan, accounting for 80% of civilian casualties during the first four months of 2026. Sudan plunged into all-out war in April 2023, between the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese military, leaving at least 59
German police on Thursday said that they had detained a Ukrainian national suspected of working as a low-level agent on behalf of a foreign spy agency. The 33-year-old was arrested on August 2 on suspicion of preparing "acts of sabotage" on a Bavarian arms manufacturer, according
Iran said Wednesday it is in the "final stage" of drafting an agreement with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz but denied the US was involved in the negotiations. Trump had in recent days insisted a deal to reopen the critical waterway was imminent. Laurent Berstecher explains.
Roads blocked and checkpoints closed: After every outbreak of violence, Israel seals off the West Bank. Like after events in Nablus, where two Israeli settlers and four Palestinians died on July 24. Our correspondent Claire Duhamel travelled with a paramedic who regularly transports pregnant women
The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) announced Thursday that its boycott of FIFA competitions, including the World Cups, remains in effect despite FIFA’s decision to abandon its plan to open up to outside investors.
At least 10 people died in Russian attacks across Ukraine overnight according to local authorities. Strikes occurred in the regions of Sumy, Odessa and Kyiv. More details with FRANCE 24 correspondent in Kharkiv, Emmanuelle Chaze.
A Russian disinformation campaign has targeted French presidential candidate Gabriel Attal, the latest such report in recent weeks. The alleged interference comes as France prepares for next year's presidential election. Similar disinformation campaigns have also been launched against presidential
Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah has signed a two-year contract with Trabzonspor after nine years at Liverpool, the Turkish club said Thursday. Mohamed Salah will earn a salary of 17 million euros per season.
Three rights groups have released findings of a probe into the Israeli attack which killed Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil in April. The investigation by Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International and The Legal Agenda shows Israel deliberately targeted the 42-year-old and her camerawoman, who was wo
AI visionary Fei-Fei Li and Nvidia's chief executive Jensen Huang push back against alarming prophecies concerning artificial intelligence. They champion a balanced and moderate approach towards embracing new technologies. Huang dismissed predictions of humanity's downfall and significant unemployme
This empowers the government to allow banks and other payment service providers to impose charges on transactions conducted through the unified payments interface (UPI) and other electronic payment modes that may be notified.
Auqib Nabi earned a place in India's Test squad for the Sri Lanka series. He replaces the injured fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah in the team. Nabi's selection follows his strong performances in domestic cricket competitions. He took 104 wickets across two exceptional Ranji Trophy seasons. Nabi becomes t
India's maritime workers are confronting unprecedented challenges as wartime conflicts reconfigure shipping routes into perilous zones. The recent loss of life among Indian sailors in attacks on commercial vessels has raised alarm. With many enduring extended time away from home and facing harsh con
Abaan Ahmed, the youngest of Atiq Ahmed's children, tragically passed away in a road accident in Jhansi. His SUV hit a divider, resulting in his immediate death and that of a friend. Three other friends sustained injuries and are under medical care. Investigators are looking into differing accounts