Tuesday, 25 August 2026
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France 24 · 02:25
Haiti gang members kill around 40 displaced people in church attack near capital ↗Gang members killed around 40 displaced people sheltering in a church near Haiti’s capital, a local mayor said on Monday. The victims were killed in an attack on Sunday night in Kenscoff, in the hills above Port-au-Prince, Mayor Massillon Jean said, describing a “night of terror”. Some people remained missing.
France 24 · 02:45
Nevada wildfire forces tens of thousands to evacuate as blaze threatens city of Reno ↗Tens of thousands of people faced another night away from home on Monday as a wind-driven wildfire threatened Reno, Nevada, blanketing the city in smoke and closing schools. About 24,000 people remained under evacuation orders, down from more than 40,000 at the peak, while tens of thousands more were on alert.
France 24 · 03:31
Mideast live: Oil tanker struck by projectile in Strait of Hormuz off Oman ↗An oil tanker was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman, causing damage but no casualties, the the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said early Tuesday. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
France 24 · 07:21
What to know about Trump's tariffs on Canada and the escalating trade war ↗Canada plans to respond to US President Donald Trump's new tariffs on Tuesday, as the once close neighbouring allies spiral into a trade war. Ottawa and Washington failed to reach a deal on Friday to avert new 50 percent US tariffs on select Canadian goods after weeks of talks.
France 24 · 07:31
Premier League: Chelsea defeat Fulham in Xabi Alonso's first game as manager ↗In Xabi Alonso’s first match as manager, Chelsea beat Fulham 3–2 in the Premier League.
France 24 · 08:38
As Canada prepares to retaliate in the trade war, what pain can it inflict the US? ↗Canada said it will announce on August 25 its response to President Donald Trump's new tariffs, as neighbors that used to be close allies spiral into a trade war. This comes after representatives from both countries failed to come to an agreement that would avert new 50% US tariffs on a selection of Canadian goods,…
France 24 · 08:47
In Haitin, dozens die in gang coalition attack on a farming community ↗A deadly gang attack on the village of Kenscoff in Haiti has left between 30 and 40 people dead. Located in the southeast of Port-au-Prince, the farming community that was targeted has a strategic position useful to armed groups. Over 3,000 people have died in 2026 alone from gang violence in the country.
France 24 · 08:53
New Saudi-backed manga-themed amusement park set to open near Paris ↗On the heels of a visit from Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince to Paris, there’s a lot of talk about one of the investments his country is making here in France. It's a set of attractions that includes a massive manga-themed amusement park in the greater Paris region, with a total investment of six billion euros.
France 24 · 09:24
DR Congo sees breakthrough as officials and rebels agree to peace talk roadmap ↗In eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda-backed M23 rebels are still in control of swathes of territory. After months of stalled peace talks, both sides have agreed to get the ball rolling again. FRANCE 24's Emmet Livingstone, in Kinshasa, has more.
France 24 · 09:36
Iran threatens retaliation as new US sanctions hit already-struggling economy ↗Iranian officials are maintaining their strong rhetoric against the US, after Washington announced a fresh raft of sanctions against Iran. Tehran has pledged to hit back with its own measures, while the country is already suffering from already high inflation.
France 24 · 09:40
French astronaut Sophie Adenot prepares for second ISS mission spacewalk ↗A week after her first historic spacewalk, French astronaut Sophie Adenot will venture outside the International Space Station (ISS) again on Tuesday as part of her mission.
France 24 · 09:42
Around 40 injured after tornado tears through village in the south of France ↗A village in the south of France has been hit by a tornado causing significant damage in the village of Pomas. It injured 41 and affected about 300 homes. The region was under thunderstorm alert. Scientists say climate change is leading to more frequent and intense extreme weather events.
France 24 · 09:52
Thinking of running the Ultimate Trail of the Mont Blanc? Residents might object ↗The Ultimate Trail of Mont Blanc is about to get underway, an annual 174km alpine running race that's world renowned. However, the event has come under increasing criticism from residents of Chamonix with a tense atmosphere leading up to this 23rd edition.
France 24 · 10:49
'Thermal safety: Not just climate in action; it's biology & physiological capacity to cope & recover ↗Eve Irvine is pleased to welcome Ronita Bardhan, Professor of Sustainable Built Environment and Health at the University of Cambridge. Extreme heat is no longer simply a question of climate exposure. It is a question of thermal safety, public health, energy security, urban design and inequality, explains Professor B…
France 24 · 10:52
Haiti: Gang coalition unleashes violent new attack ↗At least 47 people were killed and 22 more injured in an overnight gang raid on a neighbourhood overlooking Haiti's capital of Port-au-Prince, the UN said on Monday, prompting anger over the lack of protection from repeated deadly attacks.
France 24 · 12:12
'Wartime situation': Rare tornado ravages French village ↗A rare tornado swept through southern France's Aude department on Tuesday, devastating the tiny village of Pomas. The storm destroyed homes and other local buildings including the town hall and school. Bereft residents are left dealing with the aftermath, comparing it to living through 'a wartime situation'.
France 24 · 12:19
Meet the young Kenyan designer preserving culture through traditional craft ↗At a time when fashion is increasingly dominated by mass production, a young Kenyan designer is taking a slower approach. Hillary Mukabwa, the founder and lead designer of Mukabwa Studio in Nairobi, works with hand looms to create cotton fabrics that he turns into clothes, bags and more in a deliberate attempt to re…
France 24 · 12:22
UNICEF warns 1 million Afghan children at risk of death from malnutrition ↗One million children subject to severe acute malnutrition in Afghanistan are at risk of dying if they do not receive immediate treatment, the UNICEF warned on Tuesday. Nearly 40 percent of those admitted to hospitals comprise babies under six months old.
France 24 · 13:14
Replay: French astronaut Sophie Adenot goes on second spacewalk ↗Rewatch as France's astronaut Sophie Adenot goes on her second spacewalk, a week after becoming the first French woman to do so.
France 24 · 13:18
US removes Syria off its list of state sponsors of terrorism ↗Turkey has welcomed a US decision to remove Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism. The move rescinds a decades-old designation which came with severe economic consequences for Damascus. Corresponding sanctions relief for Syria have also been announced.
France 24 · 13:25
With sanctions and tariffs, US bets on its economic power to get what it wants ↗The US has announced a new wave of sanctions on Iran and has promised to sanction any countries trading with it - including China. It also comes as the US deepens a trade war with its neighbour Canada. FRANCE 24's Kethevane Gorjestani tells us more.
France 24 · 13:27
Canada to announce measures to protect workers as trade war with US deepens ↗As the US escalates its trade war with Canada, Ottawa is preparing to hit back. With new tariffs threatening its car industry, as well as a wave of other products, Canada has announced its finance, labor and industry will be announcing new countermeasures to protect workers whose jobs may be at risk.
France 24 · 13:44
US economic D-Day sanctions: 'Repeated bombing attacks across Iran failed to change the calculus' ↗Genie Godula is pleased to welcome Imran Bayoumi, Deputy Director & Resident Fellow at the Atlantic Council. He sees the Trump administration’s new sanctions strategy toward Iran as an attempt to seek economic leverage where military force has so far failed to produce any results. But its effectiveness rests on seve…
France 24 · 13:48
What to know about French astronaut Sophie Adenot's second spacewalk ↗French astronaut Sophie Adenot is exiting the International Space Station for the second time in just a week. The rare double occurrence is taking place as astronauts on the ISS are looking to finish repairs on their ship. FRANCE 24's James André tells us more on the repairs to be done and how to prepare for such a…
France 24 · 13:53
Anger mounts in Haiti as new attack shows power held by gang coalition ↗At least 47 people were killed in a farming community near Port-au-Prince after the area was attacked by a gang coalition. For the gang, the goal is to get their hands on a highly strategic area near the Haitian capital. But how could they have led such a violent attack? FRANCE 24's Catherine Norris-Trent tells us m…
France 24 · 14:26
French village takes stock of tornado aftermath ↗Dozens of people were injured after a tornado ravaged a small village in southern France. According to local authorities in Pomas, two people are in critical condition. Over 1,400 homes are still without electricity on August 25.
France 24 · 14:27
‘Not an isolated incident’: Russian drones stalk Ukraine’s civilians in ‘human safaris’ ↗The video of a Ukrainian cyclist being targeted and killed by a short-range drone posted – and later deleted – by the Russian military Friday left viewers outraged and shaken. But it’s not the first time that Russian drone operators have been accused of terrorising Ukrainian civilians by deliberately targeting them…
France 24 · 14:59
Space: Second spacewalk for French astronaut Sophie Adenot ↗A week after her first historic spacewalk, French astronaut Sophie Adenot began her second spacewalk outside the International Space Station (ISS) on Tuesday as part of her mission. Here are some (time-lapsed) images from the start of the extravehicular activity, which aims to replace a communications antenna. The s…
France 24 · 15:26
CIA director Ratcliffe visits Moscow, US media reports ↗CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Russia to attend meetings in Moscow on Tuesday, according to two US media outlets, in what is believed to be Ratcliffe's first known trip to Russia since taking over as US spy chief. The reported visit comes as US-brokered talks aimed at ending the Ukraine war have stalled.
France 24 · 15:36
France: Tornado ravages small village ↗🌪️ A tornado of rare intensity devastated the small village of Pomas in southern France, causing widespread destruction and leaving residents in shock on Tuesday, with the mayor describing the aftermath as resembling "wartime". At least 39 people were injured, including two severely.
France 24 · 15:42
Replay: Canada announces countermeasures to new US tariffs ↗Rewatch as Canadian ministers lay out a series of countermeasures as its trade war with the US deepens after the Trump administration imposed new tariffs on Canadian goods.
France 24 · 15:44
Iran offers $10 million to kill Trump's son ↗Iranian state media has aired a video that appears to threaten the life of Barron Trump, US President Donald Trump's youngest son. Since the start of the war in February, Iranian media have on multiple occasions circulated content threatening the president and family members. The US Secret Service has confirmed it…
France 24 · 15:51
Canada's tariffs on US about 'sovereignty to get people on board' with trade war ↗As its trade war with the US deepens, Canada is imposing tariffs on US goods in retaliation for tariffs introduced in the past few days on its goods. Ottawa has also announced a multi-billion aid package for workers and has called on Canadians to buy local to help domestic industries. FRANCE 24's Christopher Guly an…
France 24 · 16:00
French astronaut performs second spacewalk in just a week ↗One week after becoming the first French woman to perform a spacewalk, Sophie Adenot has ventured outside the International Space Station again on August 25 - with the mission of replacing an antenna.
France 24 · 16:15
Canada strikes back at Trump with retaliatory tariffs as US trade war escalates ↗Canada on Tuesday announced retaliatory tariffs on C$27.6 billion ($19.94 billion) worth of US goods, including steel and dairy products, in a dollar-for-dollar response to President Donald Trump's punitive tariffs on Canadian products. Ottawa also announced a C$7.5 billion aid package for impacted Canadian business…
France 24 · 16:16
Cyberattacks target French government agencies ↗🇫🇷 🧑💻 French government agencies are more frequently landing in the crosshairs of hackers, leaving important personal data increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks. In 2026 alone, organs of the French finance ministry have been victim to three massive cyberattacks, compromising the data of millions of people.…
France 24 · 16:33
Japan: 1,800 people pull 360-tonne Hirosaki Castle keep by hand ↗About 1,800 people came together in northern Japan to pull a 360-tonne castle keep by hand. The Hirosaki Castle keep was moved in 2015 so its earthquake-damaged stone wall could undergo repairs. Now, using hikiya, a technique that places buildings on rollers so they can be moved without dismantling them, the keep is…
France 24 · 17:10
Nigeria’s president orders rescue operation after mass kidnapping at mosque ↗Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday ordered security agencies to conduct a rescue operation after the mass kidnapping of worshippers during an attack on a mosque in the north-central Niger State last week. Local authorities were still trying to verify the number of missing people, but local residents said roug…
France 24 · 18:17
Beloved US country music icon Dolly Parton dies at 80 ↗US singer-songwriter, actress, businesswoman and philanthropist Dolly Parton died on Tuesday at the age of 80, her family said in a statement. The prolific songwriter released 49 studio albums, more than 100 compilation and collorabative albums, won 10 Grammys and 13 Academy of Country Music awards, and racked up 26…
France 24 · 18:49
Syrian Kurdish leader announces SDF dissolution after its integration into army ↗Mazloum Abdi, the commander-in-chief of the Syrian Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) on Tuesday announced the dissolution of the group in a televised speech from the presidential palace in Damascus. The dissolution followed the integration of SDF fighters into the Syrian military, said Abdi, and represented…
France 24 · 20:45
Mawlid cancelled in Tigray ↗In tonight's programme, the United States on Monday called for beefed-up U.N. sanctions against the warring parties in Sudan. Also, Muslims celebrate Mawlid across Africa but festivities were cancelled in Tigray because of recent drone attacks. And finally in the Kenyan village of Cheporor, a recent discovery of gol…
France 24 · 21:49
US-led Gaza peace board warns Hamas over kites after Israeli threat ↗The US-led board overseeing the Gaza peace plan warned Hamas on Tuesday to halt militant activity, including flying kites, after Israel threatened retaliatory strikes. A Board of Peace official said Israel must also respect the ceasefire, limiting military action to responses to “genuine and imminent threats.”
France 24 · 21:57
Oil prices fall for second day as US shifts from Iran strikes to sanctions ↗Oil prices fell for a second straight day on Tuesday as traders saw a reduced risk of renewed US military strikes on Iran after Washington instead threatened broader economic sanctions. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent declared an “economic D-Day” against Tehran but gave no timeline or details on countries that coul…