Sunday, 4 October 2026
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France 24 · 05:55
Bosnians vote as pro-Russian politician looms large over election and ethnic tensions simmer ↗Bosnians are heading to the polls Sunday in elections that could impact the influence Russia seeks over the small Balkan nation with separatist Serb leader Milorad Dodik dominating the campaign despite his ban from public office. Bosnia and Herzegovina, a country marred by ethnic tensions, has struggled to recover s…
France 24 · 06:51
Bosnia votes in general election with wartime divisions still dominating ↗Bosnia is heading to the polls on Sunday after a general election campaign dominated by parties that identify closely with the ethnic divisions of its 1990s war. Voters will elect a vast number of officials across multiple tiers of government, in a complex system that has held the partitioned country together since…
France 24 · 07:21
Ossoff and El-Sayed: Two Senate races and what they say about the Democratic Party ↗Senator Jon Ossoff, a Democratic favourite, is running for re-election in Georgia in the 2026 US midterms while Abdul El-Sayed is a Senate candidate in the battleground state of Michigan. The two Democrats have very different profiles and platforms, underscoring divergences within the party. They could also determin…
France 24 · 07:28
Germany's Merz visits Kyiv to pledge more support to Zelensky ↗Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv on Sunday in a show of support for President Volodymyr Zelensky amid escalating Russian attacks on Ukraine. The Ukrainian capital has been particularly targeted in recent weeks by waves of drones striking key infrastrucure.
France 24 · 07:58
Germany's Merz visits Kyiv as Russia steps up attacks on Ukrainian cities ↗German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Ukraine's capital Kyiv on Sunday on an unannounced visit in a show of support for the country in its war with Russia. Merz's visit comes just a day after Russia warned foreigners and diplomats to leave the Ukrainian capital, saying that "massive" new airstrikes would hit t…
France 24 · 08:21
Yemen’s Houthis claim attacks on Aramco facilities in Riyadh ↗Yemen’s Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for attacks in Riyadh, including on facilities belonging to Aramco, the world’s largest oil company. This follows reports from residents of flames and smoke rising from an oil facility on the outskirts of the Saudi capital. Meanwhile, the Houthis have accused Saudi A…
France 24 · 08:23
Flock's AI tracking sparks privacy fears and violence ↗In the US, Flock Security cameras form an AI-powered surveillance network that records licence plates and other vehicle information. Their controversial use has become a political issue ahead of the midterm elections, and the cameras are increasingly being targeted by vandals. Caitlin Brown explains.
France 24 · 08:25
Brazil polls open in a few hours ↗Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his main challenger Flavio Bolsonaro wrapped up their campaigns on Saturday in the powerhouse state of Sao Paulo, where a fifth of the nation's vote is based, seeking to rally supporters and convince the undecided on the eve of Sunday's nail-biter election. Mareeke Re…
France 24 · 08:27
Ireland–Israel nations League clash overshadowed by political tensions ↗Ireland and Israel are set to face off in the second leg of their Nations League matchup, with political tensions overshadowing the football. During last week’s first game in Bulgaria, Irish players wore black armbands in support of Gaza and pointedly lowered their heads during the Israeli national anthem. Ahead of…
France 24 · 08:38
Merz unveils new aid for Ukraine as Russia strikes Kyiv during German leader's visit ↗German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced a new aid package for Ukraine worth more than 1.3 billion euros ($1.5 billion) during a visit to Kyiv on Sunday marked by renewed Russian attacks on the Ukrainian capital, including the latest drone attack on a bridge spanning the Dnipro River.
France 24 · 08:40
Tsar Samuel laid to rest in Sofia ↗In Bulgaria, the remains of medieval ruler Tsar Samuel have been laid to rest in the capital Sofia, after being flown back from the border with Greece by Bulgarian fighter jets. Their return follows decades of negotiations with Athens, in exchange for the return of religious artefacts. Nicholas Rushworth has more.
France 24 · 09:18
Le Pen stands by top ally Bardella as anti-Semitism claims hit star of French far right ↗French far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen has reiterated her "complete confidence" in National Rally (RN) leader Jordan Bardella, accused by investigative news outlet Mediapart of making anti-Semitic comments in 2013. But some analysts say the frontrunner in the Élysée Palace race may seek to distance he…
France 24 · 09:36
Who are the mystery pilots who successfully landed endangered Flydubai flight 1073? ↗A passenger on Flydubai flight 1073 has described the actions of on-duty crew members who rushed into the cockpit to stabilise and land the plane after the co-pilot attacked the captain with a crash axe. The flight carrying 182 people en route to Israel was able to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after a d…
France 24 · 09:49
Brazil: A portrait of Flavio Bolsonaro ↗Brazilians are voting for governors and lawmakers, but the biggest stakes are in the presidential race. Twelve candidates are on the ballot, but the contest is seen as a toss-up between President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro. Lula is seeking a fourth and final term, warning that Brazil’s sovereignt…
France 24 · 09:52
Russian strike hits Kyiv amid Chancellor Merz visit ↗Moscow has once again bombed one of Kyiv’s bridges, despite the presence of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in the Ukrainian capital. The visit was unplanned, but Merz says it was intended to show Germany’s support for Ukraine. France 24 correspondent Gulliver Cragg, reporting from Kyiv, says traffic has resumed on…
France 24 · 10:22
Ethiopia controls Tigray capital as regional rivals meet in Egypt ↗Ethiopian federal forces were in full control of the Tigray rebels' regional capital, a local journalist said on Sunday, while Ethiopia's regional rivals gathered in Egypt to discuss the risk of a wider war.
France 24 · 10:22
Ethiopian federal forces control Tigray capital as regional rivals meet in Egypt ↗Troops loyal to Ethiopia's federal government were patrolling the streets of Mekelle on Sunday, a day after the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) withdrew its forces from the northern city. The government advance came as Ethiopia's regional rivals including Eritrea and Sudan met in the Egyptian coastal city of…
France 24 · 10:59
Israel prepares to mark October 7 ↗An Israeli strike on a civilian vehicle in Gaza on Sunday killed one Palestinian and wounded at least 11 others. Israel’s military said it was targeting a Hamas militant. Palestinians have reported a surge in Israeli fire and airstrikes across Gaza over the past month, with more than 75,000 people killed and much of…
France 24 · 11:17
Brazil heads to the polls for high-stakes election between Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro ↗Brazilians began casting their votes on Sunday in a closely watch presidential election pitting incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva against right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro. Nearly 160 million voters will also pick lawmakers, senators and governors in an election…
France 24 · 11:53
Cornell president breaks silence over alleged campus rape ↗Cornell University remains at the centre of controversy over an alleged gang rape at a fraternity on campus, with the university president now breaking his silence. In an eight-minute video statement released Saturday night, Michael Kotlikoff called the allegations, made by a woman known as Jane Doe, deeply disturbi…
France 24 · 11:56
Lula and Bolsonaro face off in Brazil presidential race ↗Twelve candidates are on the ballot, but the presidential race is centred on two rivals: President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro. Lula is seeking a fourth and final term, warning that Brazil’s sovereignty is at stake amid pressure from Donald Trump. Bolsonaro, meanwhile, has highlighted his ties to…
France 24 · 12:01
West Bank: Palestinians ‘harassed’ by settlers’ increasing use of drones ↗Palestinians and activists report an increased use of drones in the occupied West Bank, particularly by the army and settlers, to whom the government supplies the drones directly. The drones are used to intimidate, monitor, demolish and make daily life unbearable.
France 24 · 12:12
Rwandan genocide suspect 'hunter' Dafroza Gauthier dies at 72 ↗For nearly 30 years, Dafroza Gauthier, along with her husband Alain, tracked down Rwandan refugees in France suspected of having participated in the Tutsi genocide. She died in Reims on Saturday after dedicating her life to bringing to justice those allegedly responsible for the 1994 massacre of more than 800,000 pe…
France 24 · 12:50
Up to 500 French schools to be totally or partly closed Monday amid student protests ↗Lessons will be "totally or partly suspended" at up to 500 high schools across France on Monday, the country's education minister has said, after days of sometimes violent protests against teacher shortages, dilapidated school buildings and overcrowding in classrooms. The minister said 24 schools had been "burned or…
France 24 · 12:59
Yemen's leader announces counter-offensive as Houthis cut off supply route to besieged city ↗The leader of Yemen's Saudi-backed government announced the beginning of a major military operation against the Iran-backed Houthis on Sunday aimed at recapturing territory under their control. The announcement came as Houthi forces cut off a vital supply route to the besieged government-held city of Taiz, according…
France 24 · 13:17
Lula de Silva: 80-year-old incumbent Brazilian president seeks 4th term ↗Brazilians began casting their votes on Sunday in a closely watch presidential election pitting incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva against right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro. Nearly 160 million voters will also pick lawmakers, senators and governors in an election…
France 24 · 13:19
Brazil: Lula and Bolsonaro tied in polls ↗Brazilians began casting their votes on Sunday in a closely watch presidential election pitting incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva against right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro. Mara Nogueira, Senior Lecturer in Urban Geography at Birbeck, University of London, says t…
France 24 · 13:35
The week in pictures: Disaster averted on Flydubai flight, French school protests and Bangkok floods ↗From French highschoolers protesting to demand better learning conditions to a Flydubai flight diverted to Saudi Arabia after a flightcrew member's onboard attack and flooded streets in Bangkok, FRANCE 24 looks back at the week's most striking pictures.
France 24 · 14:30
Why I quit the movement shaping AI ↗Artificial intelligence insiders are quitting their jobs, saying the technology could mean the end of humanity. Pope Leo in France warned of a “paradise of machines”. And the New York Times reported this week that one of AI firm Anthropic’s co-founders spent months lobbying religious thinkers on the possibility that…
France 24 · 14:37
German Chancellor in Kyiv: "Ukraine will need our support" ↗German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Ukraine on Sunday to show solidarity after Russian attacks on Kyiv infrastructure, including three bridges. Last month, Germany’s foreign minister called for de-escalation during talks with his Russian counterpart at the UN, drawing criticism from Sergei Lavrov, who urged Ber…
France 24 · 16:25
Woman at centre of Cornell gang rape lawsuit targeted with threats, lawyer says ↗The woman who alleged that she was drugged and raped by seven male students at a Cornell University fraternity house has been the target of threats, her lawyer told CNN on Sunday. Cornell's president earlier voiced support for an external review of the Ivy League institution facing widespread outcry over its handlin…
France 24 · 16:28
Evenepoel snatches photo-finish win to clinch European road cycling crown ↗Belgium's Olympic road racing champion Remco Evenepoel took the European championship title on Sunday after outsprinting Italy's Giulio Ciccone in a tight photo finish, just weeks after narrowly missing out on the world championship crown.
France 24 · 16:38
Brazil heads to the polls for high-stakes election between Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro ↗Brazilians began casting their votes on Sunday in a closely watch presidential election pitting incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva against right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro. Nearly 160 million voters will also pick lawmakers, senators and governors in an election…
France 24 · 18:34
A Profile of Brazil's Potential President ↗France 24's Gavin Lee speaks to Brazil analyst Henrique Tavares Furtado about how Flavio Bolsonaro is pledging to reshape the country, and asks: who is the man behind the political persona?
France 24 · 21:41
Iran says no military solution to war as peace talks with US stall ↗Iran's diplomat said on Sunday there was no military solution to the US war against Iran as peace talks appeared stalled. Washington has scaled back attacks in favour of economic pressure, while Iran's attempted Hormuz blockade remains contentious. A UK maritime agency reported another tanker hit by an unidentified…
France 24 · 22:50
US withdraws all B-1 bombers from British military base RAF Fairford ↗The Pentagon confirmed on Sunday that all US B-1 bombers deployed to Britain’s RAF Fairford had returned home following a security incident that prompted nearby evacuations. Police found no explosives after reports of suspicious activity at the base last Sunday. Five London-based British men arrested were subsequent…
France 24 · 23:21
Pacific leaders urge climate action as UN pre-COP talks open in Fiji ↗Pacific leaders urged action on climate change as UN pre-COP talks opened in Fiji's Nadi on Monday, ahead of next month's COP31 summit in Turkey. Discussions in Fiji and Tuvalu will focus on limiting warming to 1.5C, improving access to climate finance and protecting oceans as rising seas threaten communities.