Monday, 12 October 2026
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France 24 · 01:01
Fresh Houthi strike hits Riyadh airport a day after deadly attack ↗A fresh Houthi strike hit Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport on Sunday, killing a Pakistani resident and wounding 11, Saudi authorities said. The attack followed a strike that killed at least 12 people and halted airport operations on Saturday. The Iran-backed group threatened further attacks on Saudi Arabia…
France 24 · 01:28
Airstrikes kill dozens of gold miners on Egypt-Sudan border, rights group says ↗At least 72 workers were killed in airstrikes on a gold mine on the Sudan-Egypt border on Saturday, a Sudanese rights group said on Sunday. The Emergency Lawyers organisation accused Egypt’s air force of the attack. AFP could not independently verify the account and Egypt has issued no official comment.
France 24 · 01:41
NATO top commander to warn Russia over alliance’s ability to counter attack ↗NATO’s top military commander is expected to warn Russia on Monday that the alliance can counter any attack, officials said. US General Alexus Grynkewich will outline his “theory of victory” at a Warsaw security conference amid Western concerns over Moscow’s alleged campaign of sabotage and interference against Ukra…
France 24 · 01:54
North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles off east coast, Seoul says ↗North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles off its east coast on Monday, South Korea’s military said, amid tensions over border landmine explosions that injured three South Korean soldiers last month. Seoul said the missiles were launched from Pyongyang and increased surveillance, while Japan confirmed at least o…
France 24 · 02:12
El Nino breaks Pacific temperature record as weather pattern intensifies ↗An intensifying El Nino pushed sea surface temperatures in a key Pacific monitoring region to a record 29.70C in September, the EU’s Copernicus climate service said Monday. Forecasters expect the weather pattern, which raises drought and flood risks and exacerbates global warming, to become the strongest ever record…
France 24 · 03:49
Melbourne Islamic leader linked to suspected Flydubai hijacker condemns 'false accusations' ↗Abu Hamza, whose Melbourne-based Islamic community centre was linked by Emirati prosecutors to the suspect in the attempted hijacking of an Israel-bound passenger jet, publicly dismissed "false accusations" against him on Monday. While prosecutors alleged that the Omani co-pilot first became radicalised while studyi…
France 24 · 04:33
Opposition leaders and journalists allege police abuses as fresh protests break out in India ↗Indian opposition politicians and journalists alleged that police had been heavy-handed in cracking down in protests that swept New Delhi over the weekend in response to a nationwide voter roll revision that critics say disproportionately affects Muslim and other minority voters. Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi calle…
France 24 · 05:29
Live: Oil prices fall after Trump unilaterally announces Russia-Ukraine 'energy ceasefire' ↗Most stock markets rose Monday as oil prices tumbled after US President Donald Trump announced an alleged "energy ceasefire" between Russia and Ukraine, sparking astonishment from Kyiv and silence from Moscow. Trump's Ukrainian counterpart President Volodymyr Zelensky said he was seeking further details of the annou…
France 24 · 08:02
Fire burns down Paris's oldest covered food market ↗A fire "completely destroyed" Paris's historic Marché Couvert des Enfants Rouges overnight Monday, authorities said. The cause of the fire that swept through the capital's oldest covered food market remains unknown.
France 24 · 08:17
Marseille end five-game losing streak to climb out of the relegation zone ↗It was a must-win match for Marseille on Sunday in Troyes. In the relegation zone at kick-off, French giants desperately needed a victory in the final match of Matchday 6 in Ligue 1. They got the job done with a 2-0 win, thanks to goals from Moroccan Amine Harit and Algerian Himad Abdelli.
France 24 · 08:41
Live: Saudi Arabia extends suspension of operations at Riyadh airport after deadly Houthi attacks ↗Saudi Arabia's civil aviation body extended the suspension of operations at Riyadh's international airport Monday following a series of deadly attacks by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi rebels over the weekend. The statement announcing the decision did not specify when operations would resume. Follow our liveblog for th…
France 24 · 09:19
Trump touts surprise 'energy ceasefire' – Zelensky says he hasn't seen details, Moscow silent ↗The US President Donald Trump sowed confusion on Sunday, announcing an "energy ceasefire" between Ukraine and Russia. Kyiv expressed astonishment, there was silence from Moscow. Ukrainian strikes have wreaked havoc on the Russian oil industry. Were there to be an "energy ceasefire" it could allow Moscow to repair re…
France 24 · 09:21
Saudi Arabia: Riyadh airport struck again by Yemen's Houthis ↗A new attack hit Riyadh's international airport on Sunday, a day after another attack on the airport killed at least 12 people and injured over 300. This was the deadliest on Saudi soil in over a decade. Fighting between the Iran-backed Houthis and Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces have been escalating for sever…
France 24 · 09:43
French police arrest 14-year-old after two teaching staff wounded by hunting rifle fire ↗Two teaching staff were shot and wounded at a school in Aubagne near Marseille Monday morning, French Education Minister Édouard Geffray said. A police source said that a 14-year-old boy had been arrested in connection to the incident.
France 24 · 09:47
France: Founder of small centre-left party wins presidential primary ↗In France, a primary organised by the opposition Socialists and their centre-left allies held this Sunday has resulted in a clear winner. He is Raphaël Glucksmann, a member of the European Parliament and founder of the “Place Publique” party. He emerges now, at age 46, as a major figure in the election campaign for…
France 24 · 09:55
🔴 Americans Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford win Nobel Prize in Economics ↗France 24 · 10:08
France scrambles to deploy supply teachers, but will it be enough to quell student anger? ↗Student unions in France are hailing what they see as a major concession from the French government after more than two weeks of often violent nationwide student protests: the urgent deployment of some 3,000 supply teachers to schools with the greatest staffing needs. But where exactly are these teachers coming from…
France 24 · 10:14
Who is Raphael Glucksmann, winner of the French left presidential primary? ↗With just six months to go to presidential polls in France, a coalition of centre left parties have chosen their candidate… It's EU lawmaker, Raphael Glucksmann. The 46 year old tells voters he stands for a break with Macronism, a break with the far left of candidate Jean Luc Melenchon and that he's the candidate wh…
France 24 · 10:19
Zelensky says surprised to hear about Trump's 'energy ceasefire' between Ukraine and Russia ↗Ukrainian power plants were hit by Russian strikes on Sunday, leading to power outages. President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the attacks and expressed his surprise at the US President's post that stated that an “energy ceasefire” had been agreed upon between Ukraine and Russia. While Zelensky said he was not aware…
France 24 · 10:24
At least 139 migrants die in boat wreck between Djibouti and Yemen ↗At least 139 migrants died, including 15 children and 84 went missing when an overcrowded boat sank on its way from Djibouti to Yemen on the night between October 8 and 9. The International Organization for Migration said most of the people were Ethiopian when the vessel capsized off north of the town of Obock. Deta…
France 24 · 10:26
Are European automakers capable of withstanding Chinese competition? ↗The Paris Motor Show opens its doors today, and with it come mounting economic and diplomatic issues. The European Union has just announced that it has secured a commitment from China to moderate the flow of hybrid vehicles into the block's market. It opens the prospect of cutting China's export by more than a half…
France 24 · 10:28
Fire destroys historic French market of Enfants-Rouges in Paris ↗The historic Marché des Enfants-Rouges in central Paris was gutted by fire early on Monday. The market in the Marais neighbourhood is the oldest covered market in the French capital, dating back to 1615, and is also a listed building. Firefighters say the blaze has been brought under control but that the premises ha…
France 24 · 10:31
Fire ravages oldest covered food market in Paris ↗Paris Fire Brigade images show flames ravaging the Marché Couvert des Enfants Rouges in the Marais district during the night between Sunday and Monday, October 12. Founded in 1615, the Enfants Rouges market is the oldest covered food market in Paris and is listed as a historic monument.
France 24 · 10:51
'Illegal detentions' in India, as protesters allege foul play at Electoral Commission ↗PRESS REVIEW – Monday, October 12: Widespread protests in India are met with detentions judged "illegal" by the country's Supreme Court. But first: Lebanese papers report as Hezbollah prepares for a new regional flare-up. Finally, Citroën hopes to win hearts and minds with an electric reboot of the vintage Deux Chev…
France 24 · 10:52
Poland: Police foils alleged assassination attempt against PM ↗Poland's interior ministry said Sunday a man had been detained on suspicion of plotting an attack against Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Defence minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz. Interior minister Marcin Kierwinski told Polish media that the suspect, a man in his 60s, had been arrested in the southwestern region o…
France 24 · 10:54
Prison 'Games of Hope' olympics in Italy unite inmates and staff ↗Sport has the power to unite, and overcome barriers... In Rome, inmates and prison officers became athletes for the day, and took part in a sort of mini prison olympics. Organised by the John Paul II foundation for sport, this is the third edition of the “Games of Hope”, over a year after it was held in the men's wi…
France 24 · 11:17
Netanyahu demands probe into Israeli anonymous whistleblowers in 'NAZA' documentary ↗Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday called for an investigation into the anonymous sources featured in the award-winning Gaza war documentary "NAZA". The film, which won the Special Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival last month, is based on testimony from 24 unnamed Israeli military whistleblower…
France 24 · 11:36
Inside Jeffrey Epstein's network: How favours, money and influence kept it running ↗For years, convicted sexual predator Jeffrey Epstein developed a global web of powerful connections despite accusations of sex trafficking. Millions of declassified documents reveal how he expanded and maintainted his network.
France 24 · 11:53
Cyberattack shuts down French supermarket refrigerators ↗Several French supermarket chains were targeted overnight Sunday to Monday in a cyberattack that affected refrigerators in some 150-200 Intermarché stores and almost 100 Coopérative U locations, according to the two retailers.
France 24 · 12:12
Russian continues to strike Ukraine despite Trump's announcement of an 'energy ceasefire' ↗Russia attacks multiple power plants in Ukraine including in Kharkiv and the capital Kiev. The strikes were reported despite claims from US President Donald Trump that a so-called “energy ceasefire” is in place. Moscow has yet to comment on any potential deal while Ukrainian President Zelensky said the announcement…
France 24 · 12:14
Striking images show new flash floods hitting central Nepal ↗Striking new images show new flash floods hitting central Nepal. This comes only six weeks after another disaster there left more than 1,400 dead and 5,000 missing. According to an initial assessment by the Nepalese authorities, at least five people are now missing. Elitsa Gadeva and France 2 have the details.
France 24 · 12:15
Citroën bets on nostalgia at Paris motor show amis struggling French sales ↗French president Emmanuel Macron is paying his customary visit to the Paris Motor Show this morning. This year's show sees electric and hybrid vehicles in the spotlight as European carbuilders seek to roll back years of sliding sales. The sector has been given a boost by China's commitment to stem the flow of Chines…
France 24 · 12:24
Ukraine: Zelensky says learned of Trump's 'energy ceasefire' through media ↗An Axios report is citing an unnamed US source who says that Donald Trump's surprise energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine only concerns oil refineries. Elitsa Gadeva explains what this would mean for both sides.
France 24 · 12:26
REPLAY: NATO's top military commander warns Russia over alleged sabotage ↗And as the war in Ukraine continues, Western concerns are growing over Moscow’s alleged campaign of sabotage and interference against Kiev's wartime backers. NATO's top military commander gave a press conference this Monday from Warsaw. US General Alexus Grynkewich looks set to warn Russia over the alliance’s abilit…
France 24 · 12:41
NATO's top US commander warns Russia that any 'foolish' attack on allies would be 'futile' ↗NATO's top US military commander in Europe said Monday that any "foolish" attack on the alliance would be "utterly futile", a warning to Russia as European fears grow over the threat from Moscow that includes "hybrid" warfare and cyberattacks.
France 24 · 13:12
'Perfect Victims' author Mohammed El-Kurd challenges how Palestinian suffering is viewed ↗Mohammed El-Kurd is a Palestinian writer, poet and journalist. He is the author of the poetry collection Rifqa and the book "Perfect Victims and the Politics of Appeal", which was just published in French translation last week. Mohammed grew up in Sheikh Jarrah in East Jerusalem and as a child, his family were displ…
France 24 · 13:27
Capital punishment in US: Elected judges, prosecutors seek 'results', 'not interested in the truth' ↗François Picard is pleased to welcome Sandrine Ageorges-Skinner, author, advocate against the death penalty and member of the association "Ensemble contre la peine de mort": Together Against the Death Penalty. She asserts that capital punishment is “really a political agenda, especially in electoral times.”
France 24 · 13:42
Old jeans could shield your home from the next heatwave ↗We all have that one pair of old jeans in the back of our wardrobe – don’t throw them out! A French company says denim fibres make for great insulation against the cold and heat. Millions of jeans are already being recycled in a factory in north of the country. Their insulating panels have even found their way into…
France 24 · 13:53
Concerts of pro-Assad singers cancelled in Syria ↗The concerts of several singers accused of supporting the regime of deposed president Bashar al-Assad have been cancelled this summer in Syria. People in Homs ripped down posters advertising performances by artists Mohamad Iskandar and Hossam Jneed, denouncing their previous links with the regime. One of the musicia…
France 24 · 14:05
EU warns online platforms over livestreaming US execution planned by Pentagon ↗The European Union warned digital platforms on Monday against livestreaming the execution of Nidal Hasan, a former US Army psychiatrist who is scheduled to be executed by firing squad on December 3 for killing 13 people at a military base in 2009. Under EU rules, platforms have an obligation to moderate shocking and…
France 24 · 14:19
How has the more than €600 billion recovery plan revitalised Europe? ↗In 2020, the EU member states agreed on a €750 billion post-Covid recovery plan known as NextGenerationEU. This programme, for which the Commission will have disbursed €634 billion by the end of the year, is coming to an end. Out of Belgium's €5.3 billion recovery plan, more than half has been allocated to the green…
France 24 · 14:24
SARAB pay homage to war victims in Syria, Gaza on new album ↗Franco-Syrian five-piece SARAB, or mirage in Arabic, make what can be described as poetic punk rock, blending guitar-heavy riffs with classical Arabic sounds and socially conscious lyrics. They're on tour with their latest album "Mit Warde – Cent Roses", a record dedicated to the victims of war around the world, fro…
France 24 · 14:30
2026 Paris Motor Show: Western carmakers face steep competition from Chinese rivals ↗The Paris Motor Show roars into gear this Monday, with over 200 auto sector brands showcasing their latest models and innovations. Chinese brands like BYD, Xpeng and Zeekr are among those present and getting lots of attention as their market share has surged in the past few years. In this edition, we speak to John B…
France 24 · 14:43
Five people missing as fresh flash floods hit central Nepal ↗Nepali rescuers searched for five missing people on Monday, a day after new flash floods swept away more than 200 houses and five bridges along the Budhi Gandaki River. The country is still recovering from devastating floods, triggered by a mountain glacial collapse on August 26, which killed more than 1,400 people…
France 24 · 15:13
US federal agents raid home of Democratic congresswoman and Trump critic Ilhan Omar ↗US federal agents on Monday launched a raid on the Washington home of Democratic representative Ilhan Omar, an outspoken critic of US President Donald Trump, officials said. The raid followed a criminal fraud investigation into the Somali-born lawmaker's immigration paperwork submitted by her late father when she wa…
France 24 · 15:14
India's opposition leader marches with thousands against election chief ↗Opposition parties and supporters of the so-called "cockroach" youth movement marched towards the country's Supreme Court on Monday, in the latest show of outrage against the recent removal of millions of names from voters lists. Critics say the move is likely to benefit Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling party –…
France 24 · 15:28
Adieu aux ‘Enfants Rouges’: Tears and shock as fire destroys Paris’s oldest covered food market ↗A devastating blaze destroyed the French capital’s oldest covered food market in the early hours of Monday, stripping Paris of a cherished venue popular with locals and tourists alike. Traders and residents said the destruction of the Enfants Rouges market, named after a 16th-century orphanage, had left them feeling…
France 24 · 15:59
Midterms 2026: Turning Point and the battle for Charlie Kirk’s legacy ↗In the year following the death of Charlie Kirk, the number of American universities with Turning Point chapters surged by 64 percent. But at the same time there have been signs of division in the organisation Kirk founded and the MAGA movement more generally: far-right figures are vying for Kirk’s legacy, while con…
France 24 · 16:08
The revival of a classic: Citroën unveils new electric version of its 2CV ↗French car manufacturer Citroën has unveiled a new electric version of its classic 2CV. Although still a concept vehicle, the company says it plans to put the car into production within the next two years.
France 24 · 16:20
Chinese cars vs Europe: Who will win the battle for the market? ↗The biennial Paris Motor Show officially opened this Monday in France. Over 200 auto sector brands will be present, rivalling for attention with their latest models and innovations. This competition for attention mirrors the competition for market share. This is especially true between local European brands and Chin…
France 24 · 16:21
Saudi Arabia extends Riyadh aiport suspension, vows deadly response to Houthis strikes ↗Saudi Arabia extended on Monday the closure of the international airport in Riyadh after announcing the Saudi-led coalition was responding to Houthi combined drone and missile attacks. On Saturday, another attack left 13 dead and over 300 injured. This is one of the worst disruptions to Saudi aviation in years – mar…
France 24 · 16:23
Thousands of Indians march to Supreme Court to oust election chief ↗Protesters in New Delhi continue to take to the streets demanding the country's top election commissioner resign. Frustrations have been mounting after an investigation in a leading newspaper revealed concerns had been raised within the body, over the revision of voter lists. Delano D'Souza reports.
France 24 · 16:23
France: Fire destroys historic covered food market in Paris ↗The iconic Marché des Enfants-Rouges in Paris was ravaged by fire overnight. Adored by locals and tourists alike, it was believed to be the oldest food market in Paris. There were no casualties, but the market’s vendors have lost everything, and the history is irreplaceable. Details by Charli James.
France 24 · 17:07
French presidential candidate Glucksmann says 'battle begins' to unite fragmented left ↗French presidential candidate Raphaël Glucksmann said Monday that the "battle begins" to revive the country's divided left ahead of the 2027 election. The EU lawmaker was elected Sunday as the centre-left candidate with more than 66 percent of the vote.
France 24 · 18:33
How exposed is Saudi Arabia? Yemen's Houthis scale up drone and missile attacks ↗How exposed is Saudi Arabia? Just as Iran’s retaliation to Donald Trump’s war suddenly exposed the vulnerability of neighboring Gulf states…how much is Riyadh reeling from the escalation with Yemen’s Tehran-backed Houthis? We’ll assess the physical and material damage from strikes on airports and oil facilities as w…
France 24 · 19:04
'A lot of Ukrainians are feeling extremely betrayed' by Trump's Russian diesel deal ↗Reporting from central Ukraine, FRANCE 24's Gulliver Cragg says that "a lot of Ukrainians are feeling extremely betrayed by a country that until recently they saw not only as an ally but as a beacon of freedom and democracy, a country whose values they should aspire to. All of that is falling apart very quickly and…
France 24 · 19:08
Houthis 'are thriving and surviving by creating war', Yemen ambassador says ↗Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Yemen's ambassador to France Riyad Yassin Abdallah says that the Iran-backed Houthi "are thriving and surviving by creating war". Saudi Arabia's energy minister on Monday said the country had been tested but would mount a "serious" response after a string of attacks on Riyadh's i…
France 24 · 19:40
'Increasingly evident' Russia won't accept 'energy ceasefire': Zelensky ↗Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday it was clear that Russia would not agree to stop hitting energy targets, after US President Donald Trump unilaterally announced a deal between the warring nations. "It is increasingly evident that Russia is unwilling to accept an energy ceasefire proposed by the Uni…
France 24 · 19:42
Houthi official warns of 'swift, painful response' if US enters Yemen war ↗A Houthi official on Monday warned the US it would receive a "painful response" if it entered the war in Yemen, where Saudi Arabia has reportedly requested Washington's help in dealing with the group as it weathers repeated attacks. FRANCE 24's Monte Francis reports.
France 24 · 20:18
French presidential hopeful Glucksmann says 'battle begins' to revive divided left ↗French presidential candidate Raphael Glucksmann declared Monday that the "battle begins" as he launched a bid to unite a fragmented left ahead of next year's election. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Damien Lecomte, Political Scientist and Researcher at Paris Pantheon Sorbonne University, explains that Glucksm…
France 24 · 20:23
Tehran denies involvement in UK Fairford air base incident as Britain summons Iranian ambassador ↗British Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Monday accused Iran's Revolutionary Guards of being responsible for a terror-related incident in September at England's Fairford air base, which is used by the United States military. Following Tehran's denial, the British Foreign Office summoned Iran's Ambassador for talks.
France 24 · 20:34
Ethiopian govt forces enter key Tigray town near Eritrea border ↗In tonight's edition, Ethiopian forces tighten their grip on Tigray, advancing into the key town of Adwa after rebels withdrew. Also, police arrested 30 people amid violence across South Africa. And we head to Tunisia, where ancient Sufi chants collide with pulsating electronic beats!
France 24 · 20:58
'It's clear that Moscow is just playing with Washington', analyst says ↗President Donald Trump's envoys told Ukrainian officials on Friday that a deal to allow Russian diesel exports is part of a bid to draw Russia back to negotiations after the failure of previous efforts to launch sustained talks to end the war, three people familiar with the meeting told Reuters. FRANCE 24's Sharon G…
France 24 · 20:59
No, these pictures do not show the Houthi attacks on Riyadh King Khalid Airport ↗As Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid International Airport has suffered a string of deadly attacks, claimed by the Houthis, a slew of AI-generated or decontextualised videos and photos have been circulating on social media, purporting to show the strikes of the last few days.
France 24 · 21:02
'It's clear that Moscow is just playing with Washington', analyst says ↗President Donald Trump's envoys told Ukrainian officials on Friday that a deal to allow Russian diesel exports is part of a bid to draw Russia back to negotiations after the failure of previous efforts to launch sustained talks to end the war, three people familiar with the meeting told Reuters. FRANCE 24's Sharon G…
France 24 · 21:03
Paris Motor Show kicks off as China-EU rivalry heats up ↗The biennial Paris Motor Show kicks off with a record number of Chinese brands descending on the French capital. European carmakers are fighting back, showcasing their latest models, as the EU announced a deal with China to limit the imports of hybrids. France 24's Charles Pellegrin has been speaking with CEOs of…
France 24 · 21:27
DR Congo's former president Joseph Kabila to lead new movement with M23 rebels ↗Former DR Congo president Joseph Kabila announced a new political-military alliance with Rwanda-backed M23 rebels on Monday, despite being sentenced to death in absentia for alleged complicity with the group. The move comes as debate grows over constitutional changes ahead of President Felix Tshisekedi’s final term…
France 24 · 21:27
French supermarkets suffer refrigerator shutdown after 'unprecedented' cyberattack ↗Major French supermarket chains on Monday said they were hit by a cyberattack that caused their refrigerators to shoot up in temperature in hundreds of stores, forcing spoiled food to be thrown away and raising concerns about food security. FRANCE 24's Selina Sykes reports.
France 24 · 22:20
What we know about Pope Leo XIV's planned lung operation this week ↗Pope Leo XIV is expected to undergo surgery to remove a lung nodule this week at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, with doctors anticipating a recovery of about seven days. The 71-year-old pontiff is due to travel to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru on November 6, though the Vatican has not confirmed the operation date.