Iran needs to ‘normalise relations with the US somehow’ to save economy, expert says
Iranian leaders joined prayers Sunday over the casket of late supreme leader Ali Khamenei during a second day of funeral ceremonies. Arash Azizi, contribuing writer at the Atlantic, said Iran needs to «normalise relations with the US somehow» as he…
Nigeria says two nationals killed in South Africa amid rise of anti-migrant attacks
In its statement, Nigeria’s foreign ministry said Iroegbu was reportedly killed in Pretoria by officers from the Tshwane Metro police department. Joe, killed on 28 June, was attacked outside his shop in the city of eMalahleni, the ministry said.…
France highlights role in American independence with historical re-enactments
Over the weekend, the Palace of Versailles celebrated the 250th anniversary of American Independence with a historical re-enactment. The French government provided covert support to US states to help them obtain independence from the British. Keywords…
Australia probes mystery space balls that washed up on beach
The authorities in Australia are investigating the origins of mysterious large silver spheres that washed up on a beach in northern Queensland this weekend. The six solid objects discovered on Forrest Beach, to the north of Townsville, are thought to be…
Venezuela quakes final death toll expected to be ‘much higher’
Venezuela’s devastating twin earthquakes killed nearly 3,000, updated official figures showed on Saturday, as international rescue teams began winding down search operations for survivors in the rubble of the disaster. FRANCE 24’s Maxime…
Ukrainian suspect hunted by police after Monaco bomb attack was ‘disguised as a man’
Authorities in Monaco have confirmed the three victims were treated in hospital. The adults were seriously wounded and taken to the Nice University Hospital (CHU), while the child, who suffered minor injuries, was admitted in a non-critical condition to…
US celebrates 250 years of independence amid polarising political landscape
The 250th anniversary of American independence is colliding with a country gripped by political polarisation and a heat wave bearing down on millions of people across multiple states as celebrations got underway Saturday throughout the United States.…
Anguished families left to identify Venezuela quake victims at makeshift morgue
More than 1,000 images of bodies flash across the screens in a sequence that feels endless. Many are swollen, have darkened skin or bear the marks of injuries, making identification difficult. Families search for any trace that might help identify their…
Marine Le Pen appeal verdict: Will the far-right leader be barred from the French presidency?
The long-awaited verdict holds major implications for France‘s political future. After months of waiting, the Paris Court of Appeal is due to rule on Tuesday on whether France’s far-right figurehead, Marine Le Pen, is eligible to run in the…
Kenya’s vanishing rural schools – and why a new curriculum may be to blame
On what should be a busy morning at Kaliluni Primary School in southern Kenya, only cows are in attendance, grazing between broken classroom doors that hang open to reveal rows of empty chairs. Three years ago, more than 200 children filled this rural…