France 24 back in the spotlight as U.S. and EU politics hit hard; Paris-based, state-funded channel broadcasting in 4 languages.
Leaders from several European powers have urged Israel to halt settlement expansion in the West Bank and lift financial restrictions on the Palestinian Authority. The call follows a period of rising violence and a surge in settlement activity in 2025, with international bodies labeling certain plans as violations of international law.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Authorities warn of a rising category of fraud known as bank impersonation scams, where scammers pose as banks or trusted agencies to coerce victims into transferring funds. Incidents involve text- or call-based alerts, with victims wiring thousands of dollars to offshore accounts. Several cases across the US and Europe are cited, including recent episodes in California and Brazil.
G7 finance ministers and central bank governors are in Paris for day two of talks on the economic fallout from the Iran war and global bond volatility. They have reaffirmed multilateral cooperation, backed a swift re-opening of Hormuz, and are seeking new partnerships amid pressure on energy and rare‑earth supply chains.
Developments in AI policy have prompted cautious trading across markets. Investors are weighing new regulatory moves against potential innovation gains, while companies accelerate disclosures on AI deployments and compliance steps.
A gas explosion has struck the Liushenyu coal mine in Qinyuan county, Shanxi, where 247 workers were underground on Friday evening. Authorities have reported dozens hospitalised, two missing and an initial death toll that was revised downward after officials said the company's early figures were inaccurate. President Xi has ordered investigations and accountability.