Greece: Protesters draw inspiration from demonstrations in France
Inspired by protests in France and other parts of Europe, thousands of Greek students on Wednesday demonstrated around the country.
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Billionaires and ‘dark money’ fuel record spending on US midterms
With control of the United States Congress at stake in the country’s 3 November elections, candidates and their backers are pouring billions into the campaign. The battle is heading towards a spending record, with political advertising alone expected to reach a…
Apple Music’s New Look Officially Announced
Following the introduction of a new Apple Music logo and app icon earlier this month, Apple today officially introduced Apple Music’s new brand identity. In a YouTube video shared today, Apple said the new Apple Music visuals were “made by…
World set to breach 1.5°C warming limit set by Paris Climate Agreement
The UN is warning that global commitments to cut planet-heating emissions are falling far short of the Paris climate goals of 1.5 degrees Celsius warming – and put the world on course for 2.6C warming this century. The report by…
French President Macron lands in Saudi Arabia on surprise ‘solidarity’ visit
French President Emmanuel Macron landed in Riyadh on Wednseday, adding an unscheduled stop to his ongoing tour of the Gulf region. The president’s office said the visit aimed to demonstrate “France’s solidarity” with Saudi Arabia in the face of attacks…
Kremlin says ‘ready’ to resume 3-way talks with US and Ukraine mid-November
Moscow is ready to resume trilateral US-Ukraine-Russia talks next month, the Kremlin said Wednesday after President Vladimir Putin met with US envoy Steve Witkoff in Russia. FRANCE 24’s correspondent Gulliver Cragg has more.
Macron rejects Trump’s claims blaming migrants for French riots
French President Emmanuel Macron condemned comments by “foreign leaders” on the violent protests in France on October 17. He has now arrived in Saudi Arabia as part of his Gulf tour.
France: Far right leader Marine Le Pen gains popularity amid nationwide riots
Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu met with union leaders today in France. His government admitted law enforcement officers had lost control this past weekend during protests which resulted in scenes of violence and looting. The country is bracing for more protests…
Some Brazilians long associated with the left now shift towards Flavio Bolsonaro
In the first round of Brazil’s presidential elections, Flavio Bolsonaro got the most votes in 15 electoral districts in the North Zone of Rio de Janeiro, compared with 9 for Lula. This part of the city, long associated with the…
70% of water produced in Guadeloupe never reaches homes
In the French overseas territory of Guadeloupe, a water crisis is a daily reality, with some residents going without water for weeks. The network is being repaired, but at the current pace, France’s Court of Auditors says replacing all of…