Saturday, 12 September 2026
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France 24 · 05:15
Europe eyes battle over 'pervert' AI glasses ↗Calls are growing louder in Europe for action against "pervert" smart glasses after secretly filmed footage of girls and women appeared online -- with a petition in Britain demanding a ban on their sale.
France 24 · 05:15
Battle over 'pervert' AI glasses in Europe's line of sight after scandal ↗A scandal involving girls and women filmed secretly by "pervert" AI glasses has sparked growing concern over this emerging technology – with a petition in Britain demanding a ban on their sale. Anyone wearing smart glasses can take photos, film videos or interact with an AI assistant, with sales now hitting the mil…
France 24 · 05:19
Live: Saudi Arabia oil pipeline shut down after drone attack launched from Iraq ↗Saudi Arabia shut down its crucial Eat-West pipeline after it was attacked on Thursday, threatening an important alternative route for crude exports from the Gulf. Iraq has chosen not to retaliate at this state, its foreign ministry said. Read about the day’s events as they unfolded on our liveblog.
France 24 · 05:23
Celine Dion poised for emotional comeback concert in Paris ↗Celine Dion is set to return to the stage in Paris on Saturday for her first full concert in six years, capping a years-long battle with a rare autoimmune disorder and marking a major milestone in the Canadian superstar’s comeback.
France 24 · 06:51
BRICS leaders gather in India as wars and US tensions test unity ↗BRICS leaders are set to meet in New Delhi on Saturday to discuss trade, investment and global conflicts. Wars in Ukraine and the Middle East and rising US-China tensions testing the bloc’s unity and ambitions for a greater role in global affairs.
France 24 · 07:51
Trump meets Ireland's leaders in Dublin before heading to his golf club ↗US President Donald Trump landed in Ireland on Saturday for talks with Ireland's leaders and a major tournament at his oceanfront golf club in Doonbeg. The weekend visit is just the latest example of how the US leader blends his official duties with his personal interests.
France 24 · 08:48
French police suspect Normandy train derailment was result of sabotage ↗A police source said Saturday that French investigators suspect sabotage caused a train derailment in northwest France after a fragment of rail was found on the track. At least 44 people were injured in the derailment that occurred a day earlier, including an 18-year-old woman "in a critical condition".
France 24 · 09:27
Zelensky open to meet Putin at Miami G20 if Russian leader attends ↗Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he was willing to meet Russian leader Vladimir Putin at the G20 summit in Miami. However, the Kremlin has not confirmed whether Putin would attend, and it demanded that Zelensky come to Russia for talks instead.
France 24 · 09:46
Swiss researchers use AI to detect early warning signs of natural disasters ↗Scientists have long warned of more intense extreme weather events in the decades to come due to our fast-warming climate. The question they are asking is how we are going to be better prepared as we become more prone to natural disasters.A group of researchers in Switzerland believe that artificial intelligence mod…
France 24 · 09:50
Jewish ‘supercop’ runs on Arab ticket in Israeli polls – and sparks a storm ↗Former Israeli police officer Yoav Segalovitz's decision to run as the No. 2 candidate on the Arab Raam party ticket in the October 2026 elections marks a paradigm change in Israeli politics. Far-right politicians have slammed the move, but it could pave the way for an Arab party to join a coalition opposing Prime M…
France 24 · 10:09
Rennes beat Olympique de Marseille to seize top spot in Ligue 1 ↗It’s the same old story for Olympique de Marseille, who have now lost three matches in a row in the French championship. Struggling in every area of the pitch and lacking ideas, the Marseille side have won just one of their last four matches.
France 24 · 10:10
Céline Dion fever grips Paris ahead of sold-out residency ↗It's Céline Dion fever in Paris. She returns to the stage this Saturday, opening a sold-out Paris residency. It will be the first of 26 concerts over the next eight months. She is making a comeback after a battle with a neurological disorder that has sidelined her career. On the eve of her first performance, there…
France 24 · 10:11
Trump will meet with Ireland's leaders before heading to his golf club in Doonbeg ↗President Donald Trump arrived Saturday in Dublin, where he'll hold talks with Ireland's president and prime minister, kicking off a weekend visit that's more about a major golf tournament held on a course he owns on the country's Atlantic coast.
France 24 · 10:16
Russia's Putin arrives in India as BRICS leaders begin talks ↗President Putin arrived as talks among leaders of the BRICS diplomatic bloc began on Friday in India, amid global geopolitical turmoil, including the war in Ukraine and the conflict in the Middle East.
France 24 · 10:27
Houthis seize key sites around Bab el-Mandeb as Saudi oil exports face disruption ↗Saudi Arabia has stopped transferring oil through a major pipeline after it was attacked by drones. Meanwhile, Houthi forces have taken control of a strategic port and island in Bab el-Mandeb from Yemeni government forces. Iran, which backs the rebels, says it had nothing to do with the attacks.
France 24 · 10:29
BRICS leaders meet in India as wars and US tensions test the bloc ↗Leaders of the BRICS nations are meeting in New Delhi on Saturday for a summit focused on trade, investment and global conflicts, as the bloc seeks a bigger role in shaping the global agenda for emerging and developing countries. Our correspondent Navodita Kumari tells us more.
France 24 · 14:16
Trump begins two-day Ireland visit, security operation costs €20 million ↗US President Donald Trump arrives in Dublin for a two-day visit to Ireland, where he is expected to meet Irish leaders and spend time at his golf resort in Doonbeg, County Clare. His visit has prompted a major security operation reportedly costing €20 million, while opinions remain divided among locals.
France 24 · 14:17
DR Congo: At least 24 children die in school fire ↗At least 24 children have died after a fire broke out at a school in Bukavu, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The blaze reportedly started while children were in class, with some attempting to escape by jumping from higher floors. Adults are also reported to have died, while an investigation into the cause o…
France 24 · 14:19
Niger: Kafra oil block could hold 2.5 billion barrels ↗Niger’s oil minister held a press conference on Wednesday to address a key issue for the country: the oil reserves Niger could rely on to fuel its development. Most of Niger’s oil production is currently operated by Chinese companies, but one area — the Kafra oil block — could become a cornerstone of economic cooper…
France 24 · 14:22
Senegal: Building a home-grown space industry ↗Africa’s space ambitions are gathering pace, and Senegal is determined not just to put satellites into orbit, but to build them at home. Senegalese engineers are already mastering satellite manufacturing in France, with the goal of bringing that expertise back to their country and developing a home-grown space indu…
France 24 · 14:24
Africa: Rethinking the city of tomorrow ↗How should we envision the African city of tomorrow? A city adapted to population growth and climate change, and freed from a colonial past that is still very much present in some places. Africa’s first pan-African architecture biennale, held this week in Kenya, is seeking to answer that question.
France 24 · 14:37
Germany: AfD leads in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Merz's CDU slumps to 7% ↗Germany's far-right AfD is leading in polls ahead of regional elections in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania on September 20, while Chancellor Friedrich Merz's centre-right CDU has fallen to just 7%, according to a new ZDF poll. The result would mark the party's worst-ever showing in a regional election in Germany.
France 24 · 14:39
Germany: Protests follow AfD election victory ↗Protests are taking place against the AfD in Germany. The party came first in last Sunday's election after promising to curb migration and restore ties with Moscow."That's a shock to many people", our correspondent Nick Holdsworth reports.
France 24 · 14:41
Céline Dion's come back: Why did she choose Paris? ↗Céline Dion was set to make her long-awaited return to the stage in Paris on Saturday after years of battling a rare neurological disorder, with fans counting down the hours until showtime. But why did she choose this city? "It's not just the Olympics effect. Paris was the launch pad for her career. Beyond Quebec, t…
France 24 · 14:42
BRICS nations urge 'maximum restraint' in Middle East war ↗Members of the 11-nation BRICS group including China, Russia, Iran and India called for calm in the Middle East at a summit in New Delhi on Saturday, overcoming earlier divisions to issue a joint statement.
France 24 · 15:29
Anthropic boss calls for AI slowdown, Altman and Musk agree ↗Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei on Saturday called on artificial intelligence (AI) firms to slow down the development of the powerful technology, amid mounting worries over the risks of "superintelligent" computer systems.
France 24 · 15:45
BRICS: What is in the joint statement from the 11 members? ↗Members of the 11-nation BRICS group including China, Russia, Iran and India called for calm in the Middle East at a summit in New Delhi on Saturday, overcoming earlier divisions to issue a joint statement. Chinese President Xi Jinping, who joined Russian, Iranian, Indian and other leaders in India's capital, told…
France 24 · 15:47
French police suspect train derailment was sabotage ↗French investigators suspect sabotage was behind a train derailment in northwestern France that injured 44 people and left passengers in a state of shock, prosecutors said on Saturday.
France 24 · 15:49
'The excitement is just too much!': Céline Dion poised for emotional comeback in Paris ↗Celine Dion was set to make her long-awaited return to the stage in Paris on Saturday after years of battling a rare neurological disorder, with anticipation among fans reaching fever pitch. "The excitement is just too much!" a fan told our journalist Jennifer Ben Brahim.
France 24 · 15:50
Trump in Ireland: What are Irish people saying about the visit? ↗US President Donald Trump held talks Saturday in Dublin with his Irish counterpart Catherine Connolly during a weekend visit that's more about a major golf tournament hosted on a course he owns on the country's Atlantic coast. He also met with Ireland's Prime Minister Micheál Martin. We discuss that with Gavin Coone…
France 24 · 15:51
Kenya: Crocodiles pushed towards homes by rising lakes ↗Climate change is forcing Kenya's wildlife officers to go on a crocodile hunt on the shores of Lake Baringo in a bid to curb growing human-wildlife conflict. Lakes in Kenya's Rift Valley have risen to levels not seen in at least half a century, pushing the reptiles towards human homes. Officers are tasked with trapp…
France 24 · 16:29
France beats Germany to reach first women's World Cup basketball final ↗France beat Germany Saturday and made it through to the final of the women's basketball World Cup for the first time after a 86-64 victory. Gabby Williams top scored with 22 points for the Olympic silver medalists, who kept their unbeaten record at the tournament alive before Sunday's decider in Berlin.
France 24 · 17:12
Tens of thousands protest against far-right AfD party in Germany ↗About 150,000 demonstrators took to the streets in around 20 cities across Germany on Saturday against the far-right AfD, after the party scored a crushing victory in a state election last week. The Alternative for Germany (AfD) topped the vote in the eastern region of Saxony-Anhalt, and is now seeking to form the f…
France 24 · 18:49
Has Trump Left MBS hanging over Yemen? ↗France 24 · 19:15
Danish WWII drama wins Golden Lion at Venice Film Festival ↗A Danish WWII drama about a woman trying to hide a wartime relationship with a Nazi was awared top prize on Saturday at The Venice Film Festival, while Gaza documentary NAZA snagged the special jury prize. "Unknown Woman" had been a major talking point of the festival due to its subject matter, which has rarely been…
France 24 · 20:05
Céline Dion makes historic Paris comeback, six years after last tour ↗Beloved French Canadian singer Céline Dion on Saturday returned to the stage after years battling a rare neurological disorder with a sell-out concert in an arena west of Paris. The 58-year-old appeared visibly moved as she opened her first full concert in six years to a crowd of around 30,000 people.
France 24 · 20:51
Saudi Arabia closes East-West pipeline as Houthis tighten grip on Red Sea ↗Saudi Arabia on Saturday shut down the vital East-West pipeline after the conduit came under attack in the widening Middle East war, threatening to send energy prices soaring. The 1,200-km pipeline has served as the main route out for global supplies of Middle East oil for the past six months while the Strait of Hor…