Marine Le Pen’s conviction was a long-awaited decision as it will decide who will be representing the far-right party National rally in the 2027 presidential election. Following the announcement of her sentence, FRANCE 24’s Carys Garland went to the National Assembly to see what MPs from the left, right and center thought of the decision. … Read more
In mid-June, the German Weather Service (DWD) described the record-breaking heat in Germany and Europe as a “heat wave for the history books”. The 40 °C (104 °F) mark was exceeded at 46 weather stations in 11 German states, the highest temperature ever recorded for the month of June. Eleven hot days and nights made … Read more
The NATO summit has opened on July 7, with many topics to be discussed. Trump has opened the possibility of the US selling F35 fighter jets after Turkey was booted out of the program in 2019 over Ankara’s purchase of a Russian system. Trump has also expressed annoyance at European NATO allies for not “helping” … Read more
Faced with US pressure over Greenland and Russia’s belligerence in the East, Denmark finds itself caught between twin threats – and at the nexus of disinformation campaigns. With online campaigns dividing public opinion on crucial issues, the race is on to push back against fake news. Source link
Nearly 20 years after taking power in Gaza, Hamas said on Monday it would hand over control of the territory to a committee of Palestinian technocrats. The move is a bid to get the ball rolling on the second phase of a peace plan backed by US President Donald Trump and wrest some control of … Read more
In Europe, recent farmers’ protests are fertile ground for planting the seeds of disinformation. Source link
Two-time Booker prize-winning author, Margaret Atwood has spent four decades warning what happens when democracy, women’s rights and free expression begin to erode. Today, many readers believe the world has caught up with her fiction. In this interview with FRANCE 24’s Eve Jackson, the author of The Handmaid’s Tale reflects on US President Donald Trump, … Read more
A British judge ruled on Tuesday that Prince Harry failed to prove that Associated Newspapers Ltd. (ANL) had invaded his privacy, throwing out the royal’s final lawsuit against British tabloids. Harry had accused daily MailAn ANL tabloid, which illegally obtained information about his and his wife Meghan’s personal life. Judge Matthew Nicklin said that “doubt, … Read more
France has pulled all its diplomats from Burkina Faso, the foreign ministry has said, after the military-led African nation broke off diplomatic ties with its former colonial power. French authorities also demanded Burkinabese diplomatic staff leave the country by July 6. Laurent Berstecher takes a look back at four years of souring ties. Source link
Marine Le Pen could run for the presidential election if she chooses to. But she would have to do so wearing an electronic bracelet, which she has previously said she does not want to do. She is set to give an interview on primetime television about her decision. If she doesn’t run, her popular protégé … Read more