Tuesday, 13 October 2026
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France 24 · 01:43
'Breaking Bad' actor and disability activist RJ Mitte dies aged 34 ↗"Breaking Bad" actor RJ Mitte, who played Walter White Jr. in the hit US television series, has died aged 34, his representatives said Monday. The actor, who lived with cerebral palsy, also became a prominent disability rights advocate, championing inclusion and representation in film and television.
France 24 · 03:10
Russia says Europe bought $320 billion in hydrocarbons since 2022 ↗Russia said on Monday that European Union countries had bought $320.7 billion worth of its energy resources since 2022, despite sanctions over the war in Ukraine. The figure fuelled tensions as European officials criticised a US deal to import Russian diesel, while Stockholm called for the bloc to use frozen Russian…
France 24 · 03:57
IMF upgrades 2026 global growth forecast but war and debt threaten outlook ↗The IMF has raised its 2026 global growth forecast slightly to 3.1%, citing the resilience of advanced economies despite rising energy prices caused by the Iran war. But it warned that poorer countries that are not benefiting from the AI boom remain particularly vulnerable to energy shocks, economic uncertainty and…
France 24 · 05:15
'A positive step': Hungary removes anti-LGBTQ provisions from Orban-era law ↗Hungary's parliament voted on Tuesday to remove anti-LGBTQ provisions from a "child protection" law adopted in 2021 under the country's former nationalist leader, in the first significant move to reverse discriminatory legislation since Prime Minister Peter Magyar took power in May.
France 24 · 06:23
Champions League: Olivier Giroud makes Arsenal return with Lille ↗Lille are away to Arsenal on Matchday 2 of the Champions League. Olivier Giroud is set to face his former club, where he spent five and a half seasons.
France 24 · 08:16
🔴 Live: Greta Thunberg joins French student protests ahead of nationwide rallies ↗France 24 · 08:58
France braces for fresh nationwide student demonstrations ↗France prepared for nationwide demonstrations on Tuesday as students continued protesting poor classroom conditions. Supported by trade unions and the far-left France Unbowed party, the mobilisation includes a march in Paris and rallies in other cities. Blockades had already disrupted central Paris, while authoritie…
France 24 · 09:15
Cyberattack hits hundreds of French supermarkets, spoiling millions of euros in food ↗Hundreds of supermarkets across France have been targeted in an unprecedented cyberattack that remotely altered the temperatures of fridges and freezers, causing large quantities of fresh and frozen food to spoil. Major retailers, including Carrefour, Monoprix, E.Leclerc and Coopérative U, were affected, with the Le…
France 24 · 09:19
Airlines suspend flights to Riyadh amid security fears ↗Flights to and from Riyadh have been suspended following deadly Houthi attacks, with several international airlines extending cancellations through October 19. The disruption threatens Saudi Arabia’s ambitions to become a major global aviation hub, while Delta has postponed its first direct US flights to the Kingdom…
France 24 · 09:20
Pope Leo XIV admitted to hospital for lung surgery ↗Pope Leo XIV has been admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital for surgery to remove a small lung nodule discovered during recent medical checks. The 71-year-old pontiff said the growth was detected at an early stage. The procedure marks his first hospitalisation since becoming pope in May 2025. FRANCE 24's Seema Gupta h…
France 24 · 09:22
Spain’s king visits Ceuta amid tensions with Morocco ↗King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia are visiting Ceuta months after more than 70,000 migrants arrived from Morocco. While most have returned, thousands remain. The visit has divided residents and risks reigniting diplomatic tensions with Morocco, which claims sovereignty over Ceuta and Melilla.
France 24 · 09:32
IMF global economic forecast shows 'resilience under strain' ↗The International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts that global economic output will slow to 3.1% this year in spite of geopolitical disruptions, but warns that high inflation and AI share valuations could be risks for financial stability. Also in this edition: Russia says it has exported $320 billion worth of oil and g…
France 24 · 09:57
US immigration authorities raid home of Democratic Trump critic Ilhan Omar ↗US authorities raided the Washington, DC, home of Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar on Monday as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged immigration fraud, according to reports. The probe reportedly includes immigration paperwork completed by her late father when she was a child. Omar accused the Trump admi…
France 24 · 09:59
Tunisian duo Jathb blends Sufi traditions with electronic music ↗Tunisian musical duo Jathb is reviving traditional Sufi chants by blending them with electronic beats and therapeutic sounds. After four years of gaining recognition both in Tunisia and internationally, the duo is also working to preserve the centuries-old Sufi music and texts that form part of the country’s cultura…
France 24 · 10:00
Ethiopia: Social media becomes a battleground for propaganda ↗Millions of Ethiopians rely on social media for daily news. But as fighting resumes in the country’s north between federal forces and a coalition of rebel groups, these platforms have become a breeding ground for propaganda and disinformation. Pro-government and pro-rebel accounts are battling to shape the news, whi…
France 24 · 10:03
France votes on sweeping bill to combat sexual and gender-based violence ↗France’s National Assembly is voting on a comprehensive bill to tackle gender-based and sexual violence, following public outrage over the rape and murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna. The proposed law includes stronger investigations, specialised police units and courts, and dedicated support for child victims. However,…
France 24 · 10:04
US economists win Nobel for research helping policymakers navigate crises ↗Two American economists, Robert E. Hall of Stanford University and Michael Woodford of Columbia University, have won the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for their work on economic stabilisation. Their research helps policymakers and central banks better understand economic fluctuations, manage recessions a…
France 24 · 10:40
France: climate activist Greta Thunberg joins teens on new day of school protests ↗French students are taking to the streets for a fourth consecutive week of protests over poor school conditions, including teacher shortages, overcrowded classrooms and deteriorating facilities. Backed by trade unions and university students, the movement has led to school blockades and clashes with police. Swedish…
France 24 · 10:59
The Times: How Infantino's 'second salary' paid for luxury life in Miami ↗PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, October 13: "Act 5" of the French high school protest movement begins as teachers and farmers could join in too. In India, thousands of opposition supporters have marched to the Supreme Court demanding the resignation of the electoral board chief over fraud allegations. The Times of London pu…
France 24 · 11:00
India’s youth-led Cockroach movement defies protest ban ↗India’s youth-led Cockroach movement is intensifying protests against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government. Three leaders were detained after defying a ban at New Delhi’s Jantar Mantar protest site. Demonstrators are challenging a voter-list revision they claim favours Modi’s party, while the protests disrupt b…
France 24 · 11:13
Hackers heat French supermarket fridges, sparking fires and spoiling food ↗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 · 11:41
'Transactional diplomacy': Greece positioning itself as Trump’s most 'reliable ally in the region' ↗François Picard is pleased to welcome Petros Konstantinidis, Journalist for TA NEA, Greece's leading daily newspaper, as a financial and investigative reporter. It has all the makings of a reality TV show or a telenovela, or both! “This is diplomacy under Trump turning into lifestyle diplomacy”, explains Konstantini…
France 24 · 12:30
Hackers heat French supermarket fridges, sparking fires and spoiling food ↗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 · 12:38
Asia's fertility hub: Thailand emerges as top destination for IVF treatment ↗Thailand has become one of Asia's leading fertility hubs. Every year, thousands of foreign patients travel to Bangkok's state-of-the-art private clinics for IVF, egg donation and other fertility treatments. They come from China, South Korea, Europe and across Southeast Asia, looking for what may be harder to find at…
France 24 · 12:50
IMF upgrades 2026 growth forecast but warns of 'split' outlook ↗The IMF has raised its 2026 global growth forecast slightly to 3.1%, citing the resilience of advanced economies and investment in artificial intelligence despite rising energy prices linked to the US-Iran war. However, it warned that low-income countries remain particularly vulnerable to the crisis. FRANCE 24's Dou…
France 24 · 12:53
In France, new day of demonstrations against learning conditions, teaching gaps ↗French students are protesting overcrowded classes and timetables, teacher shortages, and calling for reforms or the abolition of Parcoursup, the university admissions platform. Although school blockades have declined, incidents continue around some high schools. A demonstration has now started in Paris, from Place…
France 24 · 13:26
Trump’s use of Russian diesel fuel, at Ukraine’s expense, sparks controversy in the US ↗Donald Trump’s plan to import Russian diesel despite Western sanctions has sparked fierce criticism in Washington, including from Republicans, as high fuel prices and the upcoming midterm elections put pressure on his administration. His approach to the Ukraine war has also drawn controversy, with calls for Kyiv to…
France 24 · 13:30
Spanish royals visit crisis-hit Ceuta amid diplomatic tensions ↗Spain’s King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia visited Ceuta for the first time since 2007, amid tensions with Morocco following July’s migration crisis, when more than 70,000 people crossed into the Spanish enclave. Most returned to Morocco, but thousands remained, and dozens died. Morocco claims sovereignty over Ceuta,…
France 24 · 13:30
French school shooting suspect linked to online group that glorifies mass killers ↗A 14-year-old pupil suspected of shooting and wounding a headmaster and teacher near Marseille may have been involved in an online network associated with the glorification of mass killers known as the True Crime Community, prompting France’s anti-terror prosecutor to take over the case.
France 24 · 13:36
'Hope so heavy to carry': Al-Shaer on harrowing plight, emotional toll, struggle to survive in Gaza ↗Eve Irvine is pleased to welcome Palestinian writer and poet Mahmoud Al-Shaer, “Am I real, or just a number in this war?” In I Am Still Alive: Dispatches from Gaza, Palestinian writer Mahmoud Al-Shaer explores how war transforms memory, childhood and the meaning of existence. Recounting his family's displacement, hi…
France 24 · 13:39
Russia pounds Ukrainian cities, spares energy targets for first time since Trump 'ceasefire' ↗Russia hammered Ukrainian cities and transport links overnight into Tuesday, killing at least four people in the city of Kharkiv, while appearing to spare energy facilities for the first time since US President Donald Trump announced an "energy ceasefire" at the weekend. It was not clear whether Moscow had deliberat…
France 24 · 13:43
Preserving Lebanon's stories amid war: France's Lebanese Film Festival ↗This Tuesday evening sees the start of the sixth edition of France's Lebanese Film Festival. The festival opens at the Elysées Lincoln cinema in Paris, with Nadim Tabet's supernatural thriller "In This Darkness I See You". This year's edition will also feature a retrospective of the work of actress and director Nadi…
France 24 · 13:51
French embassy in Riyadh tells citizens to avoid Saudi airports targeted by Houthis ↗France's embassy in Saudi Arabia told its citizens to avoid the airports in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam on Tuesday as fighting escalates between a Saudi-led coalition and Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels, who have been attacking Saudi airports and oil facilities since last week.
France 24 · 14:05
French student protests: From confiscated signs to catchy slogans ↗As French student protests continue, we take a look at how French police have seized some protest signs. We break down whether this is legal, or police intimidation. We also discuss the origin of a slogan that's catching on – "Bismillah, c'est les ténèbres" – and another that allegedly, according to Le Parisien news…
France 24 · 14:14
Musical trailblazer Lakecia Benjamin: From chasing Prince to touring with Stevie Wonder ↗In this interview with FRANCE 24's Culture editor Eve Jackson, saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin looks back at her distinguished career. From trying to sneak into Prince's Las Vegas shows to catching the attention of Stevie Wonder, the six-time Grammy-nominated musician has carved out a career working with some of the bi…
France 24 · 14:20
Russia seeks to overwhelm NATO allies with crises 'across a wide spectrum of geographic locations' ↗Erin Ogunkeye welcomes Dr. Gavin Hall, NATO expert and Teaching Fellow in Political Science and International Security at the University of Strathclyde. NATO is sending a stark warning to Moscow: any Russian attack on alliance territory could trigger retaliation far beyond the battlefield, targeting “anything and ev…
France 24 · 14:27
Belgium: Greener schools thanks to European funding ↗🇧🇪 In Ganshoren, in Belgium, a new school replaces run-down buildings. But the need for renovations remains enormous.👉🏻 Find the whole reporting on France 24 English.
France 24 · 14:29
France votes on sexual violence bill ↗France’s National Assembly is set to vote on a comprehensive bill to tackle sexual and gender-based violence. The proposed legislation would create specialised police units to investigate sexual crimes, broaden the definition of incest, and introduce penalties for stalking and sending unsolicited explicit images. It…
France 24 · 14:33
Novelist Thélyson Orélien rejects AI claims after bestseller pulled from French prize list ↗Thélyson Orélien, the Haitian-Canadian writer whose best-selling debut novel was pulled from the prestigious Goncourt prize list amid an AI uproar, said Tuesday "not a single sentence" had been written by a machine. He did, however, admit to "unacceptable mistakes" regarding accusations of plagiarism involving earli…
France 24 · 14:52
France: Student protesters want to 'keep the pressure up on the government' ↗Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Paris on Tuesday in support of high school students protesting poor classroom conditions. The mobilisation brought together not only students but also teachers, unions, political figures and activists, including Greta Thunberg, from across the country. Protesters say…
France 24 · 14:53
Oil facility near Yemen capital Sanaa hit by Saudi Arabia, Houthis say ↗Houthi media reported an attack by Saudi Arabia on the Yemen Oil Company in Sanaa on Tuesday, which came shortly after the Saudi-led coalition ordered the evacuation of the facility ahead of a military operation. The Iran-backed rebels had warned that they would target Riyadh's airport and other sites in the country…
France 24 · 14:59
In Brazil, thousands march fearing return of Bolsonaro presidency ↗Thousands of young Brazilians have taken to the streets to support President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and voice fears of a return to power for the Bolsonaro political movement, amid a closely watched presidential race. Many protesters say they are worried about their future, particularly the impact a far-right gove…
France 24 · 15:13
Ethiopian forces enter key Tigray town, raising fears among residents ↗Ethiopian federal forces and their allies have entered a key town in northern Tigray near the Eritrean border after rebel fighters withdrew. As the conflict intensifies, residents fear further violence and instability. Tom Canetti has the latest from the ground.
France 24 · 15:15
South Africa suspends asylum applications amid renewed anti-immigrant protests ↗Tensions have flared in South Africa after a court ruling prompted the government to open its application system to all foreign nationals, regardless of their legal status. Despite applications remaining subject to approval, anti-immigrant protests erupted outside several Home Affairs offices, forcing authorities to…
France 24 · 15:17
Spanish royals visit Ceuta amid tensions with Morocco over migrant influx ↗Spain’s King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia visited Ceuta for the first time in 14 years on Tuesday, as the North African enclave grapples with the aftermath of a mass migrant influx. Authorities have cleared makeshift camps from the beaches ahead of the visit, amid strained relations with neighbouring Morocco.
France 24 · 15:18
French youth demand answers as education protests enter third week ↗French students have continued nationwide protests for a third week, demanding more funding for education, better teaching conditions and more staff. The government’s plan to recruit 3,000 substitute teachers has failed to satisfy demonstrators, who are calling for an additional €10 billion in education spending. Ba…
France 24 · 15:24
Broken children: France confronts crisis of sexual violence against minors ↗In France, a new "comprehensive law" aims to strengthen preventative measures, the judicial process and support for child victims of sexual violence. Yet advocacy groups, lawyers, and healthcare professionals point out that the legislation has numerous shortcomings. We take a closer look in this edition of France in…
France 24 · 15:28
In Kenya, recycled plastic gets a second life as chess pieces ↗In Nairobi, a project is helping children develop focus, patience and critical thinking through chess, using pieces made from recycled plastic waste.
France 24 · 15:40
From Paris to Marseille, high school protests continue across France ↗Student protests continue across France, with marches taking place in cities including Lille and Marseille while pupils in Paris stage fresh school blockades using wheelie bins. Demonstrators are calling for better learning conditions, saying government measures announced so far have failed to address their concerns.
France 24 · 16:03
France: Student anger rages as tear gas and fires hit Paris ↗Around 480,000 people took part in nationwide student demonstrations across France on Tuesday, according to student and school unions, up from the previous week’s mobilisation. In Paris, the demonstration ended with tear gas and fires, as tensions escalated. Claire Paccalin has the latest.
France 24 · 17:04
Student protesters tell police to join them in Paris demonstrations ↗As student-led protests in Paris came to a close on Tuesday, demonstrators chanted "join us, join us" to police officers, who took off their helmets to cheers of the crowd. "When police take off their helmets, it's a sign that things are getting calmer," said FRANCE 24 reporter Claire Paccalin. Broader demonstration…
France 24 · 17:28
Syria: Israeli army accused of arbitrary arrests and detention ↗The Israeli army has arrested more than 200 people in southern Syria since the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in December 2024, according to the Sijil Centre, which tracks Israeli activity in Syria. The Israeli military says it is targeting “suspected terrorists”. Witnesses, for their part, have denounced the arbi…
France 24 · 17:39
Digital distrust and polarisation: 'We need to get back to engaging with one another as a society' ↗François Picard is pleased to welcome Valdemar Osted, partner and head of technology at Danish digital consultancy Common Consultancy. Can the fear of disinformation become as dangerous to democracy as disinformation itself? Osted challenges widely circulated claims that attacks on Russian data centres have triggere…
France 24 · 17:53
ISS amid global conflict: A rare bastion of 'scientific collaboration' between the East and West ↗François Picard is pleased to welcome Alban Guyomarc'h, Researcher in Space Geopolitics at Paris's École Normale Supérieure School of Higher Learning. As a new era of space rivalry unfolds, the International Space Station remains one of the last bastions of cooperation between geopolitical adversaries. For Guyomarc'…
France 24 · 18:10
France's fed-up youth: Can presidential candidates connect with student movement? ↗Will it be autumn recess to the rescue for a beleaguered French government? Ministers no doubt counting the days until Friday evening when the holidays start in hopes that an unexpected student movement disappears as quickly as it materialized. A movement sparked three weeks ago by deteriorating conditions in a Pari…
France 24 · 18:21
Tens of thousands rally across France as high school protests gather strength ↗Tens of thousands of people rallied across France on Tuesday in support of protesting high school students, with unions putting turnout at 480,000, as anger over school conditions and alleged police violence fuels a growing movement challenging President Emmanuel Macron’s government ahead of planned cost-of-living d…
France 24 · 19:06
Ceuta an 'inalienable' part of Spain, king says on key visit ↗King Felipe VI on Tuesday said Ceuta and Melilla were "an inalienable part" of Spain as he made a landmark visit to the north African territories claimed by neighbouring Morocco. "Ceuta and Melilla are an inalienable part of the political and national reality that is Spain. The sovereignty and territorial integrity…
France 24 · 19:33
France's youth undergoing 'a crisis of hope' ↗Tens of thousands of people joined rallies across France on Tuesday to support protesting high school students, boosting a movement that poses a major challenge to President Emmanuel Macron as his term in office winds down. Some 161,500 people turned out, according to the interior ministry -- more than double the 71…
France 24 · 19:57
Former gang leader sentenced to 40 years to life for Tupac Shakur murder ↗Duane “Keffe D” Davis, the former Los Angeles gang leader who boasted in books and interviews of his involvement in the killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, only to deny it when he came to trial, was sentenced to a minimum 40 years in prison on Tuesday.
France 24 · 20:21
Kabila launches new coalition with M23 ↗In tonight's edition, Joseph Kabila has been named leader of a new rebel coalition, vowing to topple the government. Also, Africa's largest ever IPO has been extended. And Formula 1 will return to Africa in the early 2030s, once a new circuit is built in Rwanda.
France 24 · 20:29
Trump asks Greece ambassador to resign amid ethics scandal ↗US President Donald Trump's administration has asked his ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign, the White House said Tuesday, amid allegations that she sought money from a Trump supporter and accepted lavish hospitality from wealthy Greek businessmen. FRANCE 24's Fraser Jackson reports from Washington.
France 24 · 20:33
Former gang leader sentenced to minimum 40 years for Tupac killing ↗Duane Davis, the former Los Angeles gang leader who boasted in books and interviews of his involvement in the killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, only to deny it when he came to trial, was sentenced to a minimum 40 years in prison on Tuesday. FRANCE 24's Wassim Cornet reports from Los Angeles.
France 24 · 20:59
Have Ukrainian strikes on Yandex data centres hit Russian online disinformation? ↗After recent Ukrainian bombings of Russian data centres belonging to Yandex, internet users claim to have noticed a sharp reduction in pro-Russian and far-right populist social media content. They suggest the reduction is a direct result of the strikes cutting off Russian disinformation "bots". We examine the claim…
France 24 · 21:05
Supermarket fridge hacking attacks due to lack of basic cybersecurity measures, expert says ↗French investigators on Tuesday were hunting the hackers who seized control of cooling units at hundreds of supermarkets in a cyberattack that underlined the vulnerabilities of connected systems, with no group publicly claiming responsibility. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Marta Rybczynska, cybersecurity ex…
France 24 · 21:06
Supermarket fridge hacking attacks due to lack of basic cybersecurity measures, expert says ↗French investigators on Tuesday were hunting the hackers who seized control of cooling units at hundreds of supermarkets in a cyberattack that underlined the vulnerabilities of connected systems, with no group publicly claiming responsibility. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Marta Rybczynska, cybersecurity ex…
France 24 · 21:23
China is bringing car production to EU ↗China has moved from exporting cars to bringing entire auto industry ecosystems, building up production capacity in Europe and boosting partnerships with local companies. Arthur D. Little's automotive expert Philipp Seidel tells France 24 that while tariffs and quotas can buy time, EU carmakers must improve their ow…
France 24 · 21:23
Pope Leo has cancerous growth removed in lung operation ↗Pope Leo XIV had a cancerous growth removed from his right lung in a 90-minute operation on Tuesday and "woke up normally" after the procedure, the Vatican said. A Vatican source said further tests were being carried out to determine if the cancer had spread. "To ensure the procedure was radical, the lower lobe of t…
France 24 · 21:59
Arsenal thrash Lille as Atletico Madrid beat Manchester United ↗Arsenal scored three goals in seven second-half minutes on Tuesday to beat Lille 3-0 and maintain their perfect Champions League start, while Atletico Madrid defeated Manchester United 2-0 to deepen the pressure on Michael Carrick. Bayern Munich were held to a shock 3-3 draw by Norway’s Viking after Michael Olise wa…
France 24 · 23:49
Saudi employee arrested for allegedly bugging OpenAI office ↗A Saudi employee of OpenAI was arrested after allegedly planting a recording device in one of the company's San Francisco offices, the AI firm and federal prosecutors said Tuesday.
France 24 · 23:49
FBI arrests Saudi OpenAI employee for allegedly bugging San Francisco office ↗The FBI said on Wednesday it has arrested a Saudi national employed as an engineer at OpenAI on suspicions that he had bugged a conference room at the company's San Francisco office with a "sophisticated recording device".