Tuesday, 29 September 2026
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France 24 · 00:04
US prosecutors reopen Cornell university gang rape investigation ↗US prosecutors reopened an investigation on Monday into an alleged 2024 gang rape at Cornell University after the woman involved accused the school of failing to punish those responsible adequately. In a lawsuit, she said seven Chi Phi fraternity members drugged her with ketamine and assaulted her. Cornell closed th…
France 24 · 02:13
Argentina’s Milei threatens to sue UK over Falkland Islands oil project ↗Argentine President Javier Milei threatened on Monday to sue Britain over the Sea Lion oil project near the disputed Falkland Islands. Argentina claims sovereignty over the British-administered territory, where a 1982 war killed 255 British and 649 Argentine troops. Developers Navitas and Rockhopper say they hold va…
France 24 · 02:54
OpenAI cancels release of new AI model over safety concerns ↗OpenAI will not release its latest artificial intelligence model, Astra 6.1, after internal tests found it fell short of safety standards, the ChatGPT maker confirmed on Monday. The decision comes ahead of its annual DevDay conference in San Francisco on Tuesday, where the company is expected to announce new products.
France 24 · 05:21
Nations League: Promising France defeat Belgium thanks to Olise ↗Following their victory in Turkey, France won away at Belgium (1-0). Thanks to this victory, Les Bleus are now at the top of Group A.
France 24 · 06:32
Iran says it expects US response Tuesday on plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz ↗Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran expects Washington to respond to its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday. In exchange for reopening the vital shipping route, Tehran is seeking guarantees including a regional ceasefire, the lifting of sanctions on its oil sector and an end to the US…
France 24 · 07:59
'Class sizes of more than 36 people': student protests continue in Paris and beyond ↗Teenagers in France have been blockading their schools and demonstrating since last week to protest a string of grievances. Standing in front of the Lycée Hélène Boucher, FRANCE 24 journalist Antonia Kerrigan said students there said there were "class sizes of more than 36 people". Click on the video for more.
France 24 · 09:03
OpenAI scraps release of its latest AI model over safety concerns ↗OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has decided to cancel the release of its latest agentic model Astra 6.1 because it did not meet safety standards. Rival AI firm Anthropic, meanwhile, is dedicating a large majority of its IPO prospectus to laying out the risk factors associated with AI, according to Reuters. Also…
France 24 · 09:12
Trump 'surprised' UK granted bail to suspects in alleged airbase terror plot ↗US President Donald Trump said Monday he was “surprised” British police released on bail five men arrested on suspicion of a plot to attack a UK airbase. Trump added the case “might be” linked to Iran, since the base has been used by US bombers to target Iran since March.
France 24 · 09:56
Video shows Iranian police beating, sexually humiliating teenage detainee ↗A video posted in mid-September showing Iranian police officers beating and sexually harassing an arrested teenage boy has caused widespread outrage in Iran. Experts say such mistreatment of people accused of common crimes is frequent in Iran, but the footage provides rare visual evidence of what they describe as a…
France 24 · 10:09
Ebola a 'terrifying disease': Conflict-ravaged DRC faces overburdened healthcare system ↗Eve Irvine is pleased to welcome Stephanie Hoffmann, Project Coordinator for Butembo, North Kivu, Doctors Without Borders. The Ebola outbreak is hitting a region already ravaged by decades of armed conflict, insecurity, and an overwhelmed health system. As the epidemic's epicenter shifts from Ituri to North Kivu, th…
France 24 · 10:09
Ebola a 'terrifying disease' as DRC faces 'decades of conflict' and overburdened healthcare system ↗Eve Irvine is pleased to welcome Stephanie Hoffmann, Project Coordinator for Butembo, North Kivu, Doctors Without Borders. The Ebola outbreak is hitting a region already ravaged by decades of armed conflict, insecurity, and an overwhelmed health system. As the epidemic's epicenter shifts from Ituri to North Kivu, th…
France 24 · 10:25
Gaza’s humanitarian crisis deepens as new satellite images show scale of destruction ↗Google Maps has updated its satellite imagery of the territory for the first time since the Israel-Hamas war began nearly three years ago. The images show vast areas reduced to rubble, highlighting the extent of the devastation caused by the conflict. Meanwhile, the humanitarian situation in Gaza remains dire, with…
France 24 · 10:27
French far-right's Bardella denies alleged 2013 antisemitic comments ↗A French investigative website on Monday alleged that far-right National Rally leader Jordan Bardella made anti-Semitic comments in writing in 2013, but the close ally of presidential frontrunner Marine Le Pen dismissed the claims as fake. According to the report by Mediapart, Bardella wrote, among other comments, i…
France 24 · 10:28
French firefighters join nationwide protests after devastating summer wildfires ↗French firefighters went on strike on Monday to demand additional resources and staff, after the country experienced its worst wildfires in decades this summer. They're also expected to join public sector workers in Tuesday's nationwide protest, and could continue to strike until October to put pressure on the gover…
France 24 · 10:29
Olise wonder strike gives Zidane's France win in Belgium ↗Michael Olise's magnificent late strike gave France a 1-0 victory in Belgium in the UEFA Nations League on Monday as Zinedine Zidane made it two wins out of two since being named coach. The win follows a 1-0 success away to Turkey last Friday in Zidane's first game at the helm after succeeding Didier Deschamps as co…
France 24 · 10:30
FRANCE 24 report: Anxious Ukrainian arms makers wait to sell abroad ↗Volodymyr Zelensky is in New York, pleading with Ukraine’s allies for more military aid to fend off Russia. But Ukrainian arms producers say the country could be bringing in significant revenue of its own, if only they were allowed to export their products: they say their production capacity far exceeds what Ukraine…
France 24 · 10:31
Investigation 'ongoing': UK police release on bail five men held over airbase incident ↗British police said Monday five men arrested near an airbase used by the United States were released on bail, as Washington asserted a "foreign actor" was involved in the suspected bomb plot. US President Donald Trump, speaking in Washington, said he was "surprised that they released them". The release of the five c…
France 24 · 10:33
Controversial Northern Ireland Protestant parade hits stalemate amid fresh talks ↗The UK's Northern Ireland minister Monday admitted that talks to overcome a dispute about a contentious pro-British Protestant parade through a mainly Catholic area had so far failed to resolve one of the region's worst crises in decades. Thousands of people occupied a road in Portadown, southwest of Belfast, on Sun…
France 24 · 10:35
Spain's housing crisis: Protests continue, keep heat on government ↗Protesters angered by Spain's chronic housing crisis and the eviction of a pensioner camped in central Madrid for a third night on Monday, maintaining pressure on the government ahead of a key cabinet meeting. In Barcelona, which has seen several demonstrations in recent years linking housing costs to overtourism, a…
France 24 · 10:35
Russia strikes two Kyiv data centres, cargo vessels in the Black Sea ↗Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday that Russia launched a wave of overnight strikes across Ukraine, hitting two foreign-flagged vessels in the Black Sea and targets in Kyiv. The strikes come as Russia ramps up its pressure campaign intended to make Ukraine buckle under near-constant bombardment of i…
France 24 · 10:35
Settler raid on West Bank village injures Israeli forces, drawing rare government rebuke ↗More than 100 Israeli settlers stormed a village in the occupied West Bank early on Tuesday, setting fire to Palestinian properties and wounding three members of Israel's security forces. The raid, which drew rare government condemnation, came as the military attempted to accompany a Palestinian family back to their…
France 24 · 10:36
Deal for evicted Spanish pensioner as PM seeks new housing law ↗A Madrid pensioner whose eviction sparked nationwide protests that have piled pressure on the government to resolve Spain's housing crisis can return home after a deal with the property's owners, her lawyer said on Monday. Unaffordable housing has been a running sore for years in Spain, but the outcry over last Wedn…
France 24 · 11:06
French far-right leader Bardella denies anti-Semitism allegations ↗PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, September 29: Jordan Bardella, the head of the far-right National Rally party, is accused of anti-Semitic comments dating back to 2013. But first: French high schoolers call for a nationwide strike to protest against teacher absences and dilapidated schools. The Washington Post looks at how A…
France 24 · 11:28
French public service strike day puts pressure on govt ahead of budget vote ↗French civil servants went on strike on Tuesday and high school students blocked the entrances to schools in a show of discontent with planned budget cuts ahead of next year's presidential election. Seven months before the election, and just two days before the government unveils its 2027 budget draft, opinion polls…
France 24 · 11:30
Ethiopian army clashes with rebel alliance across multiple fronts ↗Ethiopia's military and allied militiamen captured a strategic town in the conflict-hit region of Tigray, a pro-government militia said on Monday, turning the tables after an opposition offensive launched from the region last week. The fighting in Tigray and the neighbouring regions of Amhara and Afar marks the coll…
France 24 · 11:32
Ethiopians celebrate Meskel: Faithful call for peace amid renewed fighting ↗Orthodox Ethiopians celebrated Meskel over the weekend, one of the holiest days on their calendar. But this year, the festivities were overshadowed by an armed rebellion aimed at overthrowing the Ethiopian government. While the main celebration took place in the capital Addis Ababa, heavy fighting ravished several r…
France 24 · 11:33
Brazil's countdown to election day: Crime and security high on voters' agenda ↗Security is a central issue in Brazil’s presidential campaign, in a country where gangs and militias have tightened their grip in recent years. Lula is accused of losing ground amid rising insecurity and violence — an issue seized on by Flavio Bolsonaro and the far right. Rio de Janeiro is one of the country’s most…
France 24 · 11:35
French far-right says anti-Semitism claims part of 'total war' to derail presidency bid ↗Jordan Bardella, a key ally of French far-right presidential frontrunner Marine Le Pen, on Tuesday said allegations he made antisemitic comments in 2013 marked part of a "total war" against their party ahead of the 2027 polls. Bardella, a savvy user of social media who projects a clean-cut image, has been a key play…
France 24 · 11:36
Mystery over UK airbase scare after reports no explosives found ↗A UK probe into a suspected bomb plot at an airbase used by the United States was mired in confusion on Tuesday, after media reported no explosives were detected in vehicles seized nearby. As armed guards maintained a cordon around a nearby village, Washington questioned the decision to release on bail five men arre…
France 24 · 11:37
French far-right leader Bardella says filed lawsuit over anti-Semitic remarks claim ↗French far-right leader Jordan Bardella said on Monday he had filed a defamation lawsuit against investigative website Mediapart over a report alleging he made antisemitic remarks in private messages over a decade ago, saying the story was an effort to "destabilise" campaigning ahead of next year's election. The 31-…
France 24 · 11:39
Netanyahu's secret trip to UAE amid report of Abu Dhabi warning of Oct. 7 attack ↗The Israeli prime minister held an hourlong meeting with the UAE’s president on Sunday, according to two people briefed on Netanyahu's trip, which was first reported by Israel’s Channel 12 TV station. One of them said the talks focused on a report published by the Israeli daily Haaretz earlier this month that said t…
France 24 · 12:33
France's Le Pen vows to 'counterattack' after top ally Bardella hit by anti-Semitism claims ↗French presidential frontrunner Marine Le Pen on Tuesday denounced an attempt to "derail" her Élysée Palace run after a media report accused the head of her far-right National Rally (RN) party, Jordan Bardella, of making ant-Semitic comments in 2013. Le Pen said Bardella, who is tipped to be prime minister if she wi…
France 24 · 12:46
'Putin's goal is to prolong his power in Russia': Journalist Roman Badanin ↗A journalist who has spent more than 20 years investigating Russian leader Vladimir Putin and who is recognised as perhaps Russia's finest investigative journalist has told FRANCE 24 that Putin's aim with the war in Ukraine is simply to prolong his power inside Russia. Roman Badanin has just published a book, "Le Ts…
France 24 · 13:00
Interpol reflect on dystopian times on new album 'This Mirror Weighs a Ton' ↗In this edition of arts24, Jennifer Ben Brahim meets founding member and lead guitarist of Interpol, Daniel Kessler. They are one of New York's defining bands, keeping the spirit of indie sleaze alive for nearly three decades. The post-punk rockers first drew attention with "Turn on the Bright Lights", laying the fo…
France 24 · 13:22
Can Parisians really teach us to be happier? ↗We welcome back Alex Durand and Tom Carles – better known as AT Frenchies – to talk France, America, friendship and the pursuit of happiness. The childhood friends-turned-internet phenomenon are back with their new book, "Pardon Our French". From growing up together to building a life between France and the US, Alex…
France 24 · 14:07
OpenAI cancels release of newest model due to safety concerns ↗OpenAI will not release its newest artificial intelligence model, known as Astra 6.1, after internal testing by the ChatGPT-maker revealed it did not meet safety standards, the company confirmed Monday. Concerns about AI safety have escalated in recent months after models developed by OpenAI and rival lab Anthropic…
France 24 · 14:08
Spanish royals welcome French President Macron in official ceremony ↗Spain's King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron during an official ceremony upon their arrival at Madrid's Royal Palace. French President Macron is on a two-day official visit in Spain. This state visit will serve to highlight and strengthen the ties an…
France 24 · 14:09
Calais Jungle: A child and 2 women killed during Channel crossing attempt ↗A 10-year-old child and two women died Monday on the treacherous migration route across the English Channel from France, apparently trampled to death on a boat packed with more than 100 people, French authorities said. The so-called “taxi boat" ran into difficulty off the northern French coast, with its passengers a…
France 24 · 14:10
France's Le Pen defiant after top ally hit by antisemitism claims ↗French far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen on Tuesday vowed to hit back at allegations of antisemitism targeting her de-facto number two Jordan Bardella, which have punctured her buoyant campaign at a time she is riding high in the polls. Le Pen, who is aiming to win the Elysee at her fourth attempt next…
France 24 · 14:11
French far-right leader Bardella denies anti-Semitism accusations ↗🇫🇷 ✡️ Far-right #NationalRally (RN) party leader Jordan #Bardella has denied accusation by French investigative website #Mediapart that he made anti-Semitic comments on private chats in 2013. It comes as RN candidate Marine #LePen is polling well in the lead for the 2027 presidential election.
France 24 · 14:22
Eiffel Tower chief to step down over removal of women staff during Hindu group's visit ↗The head of the Eiffel Tower is set to step down in the wake of a controversy sparked by the removal of female workers during a private visit of the Paris landmark by members of the Hindu sect BAPS, which triggered a staff walkout earlier this month and sparked outrage in France.
France 24 · 14:38
Over 100 settlers attack Occupied West Bank village, clash with Israeli forces ↗More than 100 Israeli settlers attacked a village in the north of the occupied West Bank early Tuesday, wounding three members of Israel's security forces and burning two Palestinian homes, authorities and residents said. The attack occurred while the military was attempting to accompany a Palestinian family back to…
France 24 · 14:40
French civil servants strike, demand additional budgetary resources ↗French civil servants were mobilising in large numbers on Tuesday, with more than 170 rallies planned across France. A coalition of unions are demanding additional budgetary resources for schools, hospitals, and other public services. Among those on strike are firefighters, pushed to their limits by the summer's his…
France 24 · 14:41
A view from Brazil: The fight for the favela vote ↗In Brazil, more than 158 million voters are being called to the polls on Sunday to elect their next president, as well as new members of Congress and governors. In Rio de Janeiro, local candidates are fighting for one particularly sought-after electorate: the residents of favelas. FRANCE 24’s Jan Onoszko reports fro…
France 24 · 14:43
Legion of Honour: Police investigate corruption claims for France’s top award ↗French police took a top general into custody last week as part of an ongoing probe into potential bribery among the selection committee for the country’s highest decoration, the Legion of Honour. Investigations centre on possible payoffs for awards including expansive meals, holidays and thousands of euros in cash.
France 24 · 16:09
🔴 Marrakesh mayor Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri becomes first woman prime minister of Morocco ↗France 24 · 17:54
Burnham sets out 'new path' for Britain, vows to seek consensus on ties with EU ↗UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged Tuesday to give Britain "a new social contract for the 21st century", reform the country's electoral system and build consensus on a new relationship with the European Union as he set out a long-term vision to tackle the UK's woes in his first speech as leader at the annual Lab…
France 24 · 19:05
Mystery over UK airbase scare as police find 'quantity of petrol' but no explosives ↗Britain's counter-terrorism police said on Tuesday that no improvised explosive devices had been found as part of an investigation into a suspected plot targeting a British airbase used by US forces to strike Iran, deepening uncertainty over the incident a day after five UK-based suspects were released on bail.
France 24 · 20:03
One in eight cancers worldwide linked to infections, WHO agency says ↗A new study from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) shows that an estimated 2.3 million new cancer cases worldwide in 2024 – about 12% of all new cancer cases – were caused by infections and could be prevented with treatment or vaccines. FRANCE 24's Jennie Shin speaks with the lead author of the…
France 24 · 20:22
Ugandan coronation under social media scrutiny ↗In tonight's edition, Uganda's new king of Tooro is crowned before thousands. Also, Africa's richest man cautions the continent against losing control of its major projects. And dozens of civilians are killed as Ethiopian government forces bombard towns in the northern region of Tigray.
France 24 · 20:34
France intends to borrow record €340 billion as Covid-era debt comes due ↗The French government will sell a record amount of bonds to investors next year as it faces a surge in Covid-era debt due for redemption and needing to be refinanced, the public debt management office said on Tuesday amid mounting concern about France's surging public deficit and borrowing rates.
France 24 · 20:56
Public service announcement or Donald Trump propaganda? ↗The White House calls them public service announcements - like those used in past administrations. Almost everyone else doesn't agree, with three taxpayer-funded advertisements that glorify President Donald Trump drawing criticism from across the partisan divide. Legal experts say the ads violate federal laws on gov…
France 24 · 20:58
Safeguards 'build a moat' around US AI firms, prevent open-source models from advancing, expert says ↗US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the tech executives gathered at the White House to discuss regulating AI had signed a "morally binding" commitment to build adequate safeguards on the fast-moving technology. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Monte Francis, Harrison Rolfes, Senior Research Analyst at PitchBook, says…
France 24 · 21:00
Safeguards 'build a moat' around US AI firms, prevent open-source models from advancing, expert says ↗US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the tech executives gathered at the White House to discuss regulating AI had signed a "morally binding" commitment to build adequate safeguards on the fast-moving technology. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Monte Francis, Harrison Rolfes, Senior Research Analyst at PitchBook, says…
France 24 · 21:05
Trump says doesn't want to work with China on AI safety ↗US President Donald Trump discussed AI development with dozens of tech bosses at the White House. Ahead of his "superintelligence" luncheon, Trump launched a new AI-powered website for government services vowing not to stifle the technology's growth. He also said he didn't want to work with Chinese President Xi Ji…
France 24 · 22:48
Trump says AI companies sign voluntary accord on safety controls ↗President Donald Trump and leaders of major artificial intelligence companies signed a voluntary accord Tuesday to strengthen safety reviews as the technology faces growing public concern. The agreement calls for internal controls, independent audits and board oversight, while Trump rejected calls for government res…
France 24 · 23:17
US Supreme Court lifts restrictions on third-country deportations ↗The US Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the Trump administration to resume deporting migrants to countries other than their own while it considers the legality of the practice. The court’s conservative majority temporarily blocked safeguards requiring deportees to receive notice of where they would be sent and time…
France 24 · 23:19
Still the same far-right? Le Pen's National Rally denies fresh antisemitism claims ↗Minor bump on the French far-right’s road to power—or a car crash that wipes out years of rebranding? Bombshell allegations of past antisemitic tropes by the man Marine Le Pen has touted as her future prime minister could test her years-long effort to convince French voters that the National Rally is a party of go…