France 24 back in the spotlight as U.S. and EU politics hit hard; Paris-based, state-funded channel broadcasting in 4 languages.
Russia has published a list of European companies allegedly producing drones for Ukraine and warned these could become targets for Russian strikes. The warning follows recent European agreements to increase drone supplies to Ukraine. Ukrainian strikes have damaged Russian oil infrastructure, while Ukraine accuses Russia of aiding Iran's attacks on US forces in the Middle East.
Since October, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has pushed a rapid reorientation of Japan's postwar posture: her government has eased lethal-weapons export rules, the ruling party has opened formal talks on revising the pacifist constitution, and Tokyo has expanded defence ties and arms sales with partners including Australia and potential buyers such as the Philippines and Poland.
Women in Sudan continue to suffer sexual violence amid ongoing conflict. A young inventor has developed a protective device for women, while reports detail widespread atrocities by paramilitary forces. The conflict has displaced millions and worsened humanitarian conditions, with no immediate end in sight.
At least 10 people, including children aged 1 to 14, have been shot in Shreveport during a series of domestic-related incidents. The suspect was shot and killed by police after a carjacking and a chase across three locations. The event is being investigated as possibly the worst tragedy in recent city history. Today’s date is Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:05:13 +0100.
A new memoir by Rachel Goldberg-Polin recounts the two-year aftermath of her son Hersh Goldberg-Polin’s abduction and death after the Oct. 7, 2023 attack. The book details her family’s search for information, the grief of losing Hersh, and their ongoing advocacy amid a protracted conflict.
Transitional justice proceedings have begun in Damascus, as figures linked to Assad’s regime face trials in absentia and in-court appearances. Prosecutors say the process is a cornerstone of accountability after years of repression and violence in the civil war.
A string of court decisions has kept Temporary Protected Status in play as the Supreme Court weighs termination actions for Haiti and Syria. Rulings have required due process reviews amid broader political battles over humanitarian protections.
Labor unions, community groups and democratic organisations have been organising a nationwide May Day "economic blackout" for 1 May, calling for "no school, no work, no shopping". Organisers say events have more than doubled from last year and that city-wide actions are being planned in Los Angeles, Chicago and elsewhere to press immigration, voting and workers' rights.
The White House correspondents’ dinner incident has sparked widespread conspiracy theories online, highlighting deep political mistrust and the polarized media landscape. Coverage indicates that major outlets reported the event as it unfolded, while political commentators and researchers point to the volatile mix of weapons discourse and online narratives.
France 24 reports that US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has denied any use of kamikaze dolphins by Iran. AI-generated images circulated online, but analysts note the lack of credible evidence and point to existing Navy marine-mammal programs. The debate centers on whether the myth has traction in the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing regional tensions.
A romance scammer has used AI-generated images and videos to pose as James Blunt, persuading a Brazilian retiree to lend more than $10,000. The conman claimed to be in London and vulnerable due to a conflict with his manager. The victim only realized the fraud after meeting him in Brazil and finding out Blunt was touring Europe.