Monday, 24 August 2026
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France 24 · 03:19
UEFA chief Ceferin calls for Infantino to quit, but 'not interested' in replacing him ↗Aleksander Ceferin, president of the European soccer confederation (UEFA) has announced that he will not run against Gianni Infantino but warned the under-fire FIFA president that he must either quit or face a leadership challenge in March. Infantino has been mired in a crisis since the failure of his controversial…
France 24 · 04:50
Live: Ukraine backers gather as Russian attacks escalate, air defence runs low ↗Ukraine on Monday hosts a meeting of its key European backers to press for air-defence supplies and more pressure on Moscow, with Russian attacks killing more civilians than at any time since the first months of the invasion. The meeting of the Coalition of the Willing will be jointly chaired by the leaders of Brita…
France 24 · 05:36
Ligue 1: Ferran Torres saves Paris Saint-Germain against Rennes ↗Paris Saint-Germain snatched a draw away at Rennes (2-2) on the opening day of Ligue 1. Ferran Torres, Paris’s new signing, came on after the break and saved the day for PSG.
France 24 · 09:12
European leaders rally in Kyiv to celebrate Ukraine's Independence Day ↗European leaders joined President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv on August 24 for official celebrations marking Ukraine’s Independence Day as Russia pushes on with its 4-year-old invasion of the country. Among the guests is new UK prime minister Andy Burnham, his first overseas trip since taking office in July. FRANCE…
France 24 · 09:17
Despite ceasefire, Israeli strikes still kill in Gaza and the West Bank ↗Despite a ceasefire that has been in place since October 2025, violence continues in Gaza. On August 23, Israeli strikes left several people dead in the enclave, and a young boy was killed by the Israeli military in the West Bank, according to local authorities. Since the announcement of the truce, more than 1,280 P…
France 24 · 09:27
Strategic talks in Paris show France and Saudi Arabia 'need each other too much' ↗The Saudi crown prince and French President Emmanuel Macron are to chair on August 24 the first meeting of the Saudi-French strategic partnership council, and a number of agreements arer expected to be signed. Among them are a new Dragon-Ball themed amusement park deal in the Paris region and the sale of French mili…
France 24 · 09:44
Iran calls France's decision to expel two Iranian diplomats 'illegal' ↗Iran's foreign ministry on Monday said France's decision to expel two of its diplomats was “illegal”. France's move came in retaliation for Tehran's decision not to allow two French diplomats to return to its territory.
France 24 · 09:56
War-torn Ukraine celebrates resilience on anniversary of its independence ↗August 24 marks the 35th anniversary of Ukraine's independence, and it also marks four and a half years of conflict with Russia. As European leaders meet in Kyiv, the Coalition of the Willing is set to chair a meeting with Volodymr Zelensky to discuss ways to bolster support for Ukraine, which is facing an escalatin…
France 24 · 10:03
France and Saudi Arabia hold talks ranging from Middle East to esports ↗Mohammed bin Salman has arrived in Paris for a two-day official visit with French President Emmanuel Macron. Talks are expected to include the war in Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, as well as new energy routes to bypass the Strait. The two made an appearance at the closing ceremony of the Esports World Cup, held for…
France 24 · 10:10
'Scared to death': Over 40,000 people evacuated as Nevada's Hawk fire spreads ↗An additional 45,000 people have been placed under evacuation warnings in the northwestern US state of Nevada. This comes as the fast moving Hawk fire threatens the city of Reno. According to officials the fire was "human caused", but they have not detailed if it was set intentionally. Eight hundred firefighters hav…
France 24 · 10:19
Volkswagen warns Germany's car-making industry is in jeopardy ↗The CEO of the German car-making group Volkswagen is warning that the situation at the company is "more than critical". Oliver Blume is saying that ahead of meetings with the car giant's staff. He says Volkswagen and the rest of Germany's car industry are facing "the biggest upheaval in their history" due to global…
France 24 · 10:37
Europe ramps up support to Ukraine as its US-dependent air defence runs low ↗European leaders are meeting Kyiv as Ukraine holds celebrations for its 35th Independence Day. The so-called Coalition of the Willing is set to hold talks regarding support to the country, four-and-a-half years after the Russian invasion started, with the European Union having announced it was releasing over six bil…
France 24 · 10:58
Humanoid robot beats Usain Bolt's 100m world record ↗Robots exceeded human records at the World Robot Games over the weekend in Beijing's Olympic speed skating arena as China showcased its dominance in the industry. Dozens of humanoids and their human operators competed in events from athletics and boxing to football and martial arts.
France 24 · 12:34
US sanctions 'unlikely to get Tehran to bow down' despite effect on population ↗Iran has warned that Tehran would respond harshly to expanded U.S. sanctions, including measures against countries it sees as cooperating with Washington. The expanded sanctions come after weeks of impasse. The United States has not dislodged Iran’s grip on the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the world’s…
France 24 · 12:42
Guinea searches for survivors after landfill landslides kill 30 ↗In Guinea, a landslide at a garbage dump outside the capital Conakry has claimed the lives of at least 30 people. The government of the West African country says it has mobilised significant resources to try and find survivors that may still be trapped under massive piles of waste. Less than a week ago, that same go…
France 24 · 12:50
Middle East live: Iran warns of a harsh response to anticipated US sanctions ↗Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson on Monday warned that Tehran would respond harshly to expanded US sanctions, including measures against countries it sees as cooperating with Washington. The prospect of expanded sanctions comes after weeks of impasse, with the United States having not yet dislodged Iran’s grip o…
France 24 · 13:27
US unveils expanded sanctions to 'sever every economic lifeline' sustaining Iran ↗The US on Monday announced an expansion of secondary sanctions it hopes will "sever every economic lifeline" that sustains Iran, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said at a press conference. The expanded sanctions target Iran's digital assets, technology, gold, aviation and shipping sectors.
France 24 · 13:32
Ukraine showing ‘remarkable innovation’: Kyiv ‘holding front line’ while striking Russia’s economy ↗Genie Godula is pleased to welcome Samantha de Bendern, Associate Fellow at Chatham House. Europe is taking increasingly consequential steps to support Ukraine, but de Bendern warns that they remain insufficient to address the country's fundamental vulnerability. Are Ukraine's allies prepared to actively help protec…
France 24 · 13:39
France's left fractures further as MEP launches presidential bid ↗French centre-left politician Raphael Glucksmann announced his candidacy for France's presidential election next year, joining a crowded field of far-right figures, centrists and fellow left-wingers. Hard-left leader Jean-Luc Melenchon is planning to stand while Greens leader Marine Tondelier is campaigning while pr…
France 24 · 13:42
What could new US sanctions on Iran entail? ↗The US says it is preparing to announce new sanctions on Iran. It's been billed an economic D-day and is expected to add further pressure on the country's economy that's already been battered from previous sanctions and a US naval blockade. The renewed economic pressure would not be the first time the US has used ec…
France 24 · 13:52
With 'rare' Paris talks, France hopes to cash in on Saudi investment programme ↗Saudi's crown prince Mohammed bin Salman is in Paris to meet France's President Emmanuel Macron. The two leaders are to hold talks on a variety of topics, but first and foremost about the situation in the Middle East. For France, this is a chance to benefit from Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 investment plan. FRANCE 24'…
France 24 · 14:55
‘We don’t need Canada’: Trump threatens to double auto tariffs after trade talks collapse ↗US tariffs on all Canadian cars and trucks, automotive parts and steel will be increased to 50% starting January 1, 2027, President Donald Trump said in a social post on Monday. Doubling down on his threats, Trump said the US does not “need” Canada after trade talks between the two countries collapsed over the weekend.
France 24 · 15:44
Ukraine celebrates Independence Day amid war's latest escalation ↗Ukraine wants peace but will not just give in to Russia at any price, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a defiant speech on Monday as foreign leaders gathered in Kyiv to mark its Independence Day celebrations.
France 24 · 16:04
Ceasefire verification mission deploys to eastern DR Congo ↗A ceasefire verification mission comprised of representatives from DR Congo's government, the Rwanda-backed AFC/M23 rebel group, and observers from the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) member nations arrived in South Kivu on Monday. The deployment came a day after the DRC and AFC/M23 agreed…
France 24 · 16:26
MBS in the City of Light: In a world of realpolitik, does West value economic interests over values? ↗Jean-Emile Jammine is pleased to welcome Susanne Koelbl, Der Spiegel's award-winning foreign correspondent. According to Koelbl,, Emmanuel Macron’s decision to welcome Mohammed bin Salman at the Élysée reflects realpolitik in its purest form: 'Saudi Arabia had become too important for energy, regional security, inve…
France 24 · 17:41
What the renewed Black Sea blockade means for Ukraine’s farmers ↗As Ukraine and Russia hammer each other’s Black Sea ports, the amount of grain being shipped through the crucial waterway has slowed to a crawl. For Ukraine’s farmers, the Black Sea blockade could hardly have come at a worse time.
France 24 · 18:13
Saudi Arabia to invest €6 billion in theme parks near Paris, Macron says ↗France and Saudi Arabia on Monday signed an agreement for the oil-rich Gulf kingdom to invest €6 billion to create three amusement parks near Paris, including one likely to be a manga-themed park, the French presidential office said. The announcement came during Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit focused…
France 24 · 18:16
UK, France ‘re-announce’ anti-missile technology for Ukraine: ‘None will be online for years’ ↗Annette Young is pleased to welcome Dr. Frank Ledwidge, former military intelligence officer and Senior Lecturer in Strategy at Portsmouth University. According to Dr. Ledwidge, the latest European commitments to Ukraine are merely politically symbolic. He warns that the coalition is failing to address Kyiv's most u…
France 24 · 20:58
Zambia shuts down court system ↗In tonight's programme, rights groups and the law association demand an explanation as Zambia completely shuts down its court system. Also in Guinea, rescuers are still trying to unearth victims of a deadly landfill collapse. Nigeria wishes Ogogo on his way, the veteran star of the Nollywood screen is buried berfore…
France 24 · 21:38
Israel's Netanyahu says Iran tried to assassinate one of his sons ↗Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that Iran had attempted to assassinate one of his two sons, without providing evidence or further details. “Iran tried to kill one of my sons,” Netanyahu told Israel’s Channel 14, as he discussed security arrangements ahead of the October 27 election.
France 24 · 22:16
Tornado devastates village in southwestern France’s Aude region ↗A tornado tore through the southwestern French village of Pomas on Monday, injuring 41 people and damaging about 300 homes, authorities said. The storm ripped roofs from buildings as severe weather battered the region, causing power outages and transport disruption and forcing officials to cancel a Vuelta a Espana c…
France 24 · 22:54
Trump administration to revoke visas of foreigners seeking asylum in US, officials say ↗President Donald Trump’s administration said on Monday it plans to revoke non-immigrant visas held by foreigners who applied for or are seeking asylum in the United States. The move could affect up to 200,000 people, the Associated Press reported, potentially making it the largest mass visa revocation in US history.
France 24 · 23:07
How the French language contributed to the US-Canada trade war ↗As the trade war between the United States and Canada escalates after the collapse of negotiations last week and new tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump, the French language has become a sticking point. According to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, the dispute is not only about tariff demands but what…