US-Venezuela commercial flights restart
The first direct commercial flight in seven years between the United States and Venezuela landed Thursday at Simón Bolívar Airport near Caracas, arriving from Miami. The service…
Brazil Congress overrides Lula veto to reduce Bolsonaro prison sentence
Brazil’s Congress on Thursday overrode a presidential veto to pass a bill reducing former President Jair Bolsonaro’s 27-year sentence for plotting a coup, dealing a blow to…
Donald Trump backs proposal to rename ICE as ‘NICE’
What started out as a joke on social media, has now got the US President’s backing. Donald Trump said he supports the idea of changing the name of Immigration and Customs…
Mexico’s Sheinbaum seeks ‘irrefutable’ evidence for US charges against Sinaloa governor
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Thursday said the US must provide "irrefutable" evidence linking the Sinaloa province's sitting governor to drug cartels before proceeding…
FIFA to review World Cup ticketing after backlash over 2026 prices
FIFA said Thursday it will review its ticketing strategy for the 2030 World Cup after a backlash over soaring prices for the 2026 tournament in North America, as officials…
US: Supreme Court weakens voting rigths act
The Supreme Court of the United States struck down a majority-Black congressional district in Louisiana, ruling it relied too heavily on race and weakening protections under…
Protecting Trump: Ex-FBI agent on security at White House Correspondents' Dinner
US President Donald Trump and other top officials had to be evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday after a man tried to break in with guns. We speak to…
Colombia hosts climate talks in bid to lead global transition away from fossil fuels
Colombian President Gustavo Petro vowed to “wean” the country’s economy off oil and coal when he was elected in 2022. But as his term draws to a close – with the first round of a…
'You'd be speaking French': King Charles pokes fun at Trump during state dinner
Britain's King Charles III used his speech at a state dinner at the White House on Tuesday to poke fun at US President Donald Trump who, in January, told European leaders that…
LA teacher suspect for White House press dinner shooting
Police took into custody a suspect for the shooting at the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner who has been identified as Cole Tomas Allen, 31, of Torrance, California.…
What we know about the suspect in White House press dinner shooting
Authorities have identified 31-year-old Cole Thomas Allen as the man accused of opening fire outside the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C.. Armed with a…
Former FBI chief Comey indicted again, in probe over online post officials call a Trump threat
Former FBI director James Comey has been indicted again, US media reported Tuesday, five months after a previous case was dismissed. Comey was indicted in an investigation over a…
United States: Limited-edition Trump passport unveiled 🇺🇸
🇺🇸 No sitting president has ever appeared on a #US passport. Yet the US State Department has unveiled a limited-edition version bearing Donald #Trump’s portrait to mark the 250th…
Trump says NASA has ‘good shot’ at returning astronauts to Moon before 2029
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he believes NASA has a “good shot” at returning astronauts to the Moon before 2029, citing progress on the Artemis II program, though…
US indicts Mexican state governor over drug trafficking
The US Department of Justice has charged Rubén Rocha Moya, governor of the Mexican state of Sinaloa, with drug trafficking in a rare move against a sitting foreign official. If…
New York's Mamdani calls on King Charles to 'return' Koh-i-Noor diamond taken from India
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Wednesday called on King Charles III to "return" the Koh-i-Noor diamond, a 105.6 carat gem that was mined in India and is now the star of…
Yes, Trump's portrait will soon feature in some US passports
Since returning to office, US President Donald Trump has plastered his name, likeness and signature across a series of US government buildings and documents. The US State…
King Charles’s US visit ‘about future generations, not just the current administration’
Angela Diffley is pleased to welcome Dr. Garret J. Martin, Hurst Senior Professorial Lecturer, and the Co-Director of the Transatlantic Policy Center, in the School of…
'The world deserves food sovereignty and more secured food access for everybody'
As geopolitical instability exposes the deep entanglement between energy, food systems, and global security, Oliver Farry is pleased to welcome Delphine Lévi Alvarès,…
Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI over nonprofit claims heads to trial
Tech billionaire Elon Musk’s lawsuit accusing OpenAI of abandoning its non-profit mission on Monday advances with jury selection in California. The case pits the world’s richest…
Trump turns assassination attempts into 'political rocket fuel'
President Donald Trump was evacuated by the Secret Service after a gunman opened fire at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, DC. Pointing to Trump's calm…
Several killed in Colombia highway bomb attack ahead of presidential election
At least 14 people were killed and 38 injured in a highway bomb attack in southwest Colombia that the authorities blamed on the dissidents of the former FARC guerrilla army. The…
What we know about the shooting at Trump's dinner with White House journalists
The annual White House Correspondents' dinner was disrupted by gunfire on Saturday evening, causing an emergency evacuation of US President Donald Trump and his administration…
US soldier bet on Maduro capture on Polymarket
A US Special Forces soldier involved in the operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been charged with multiple crimes, including unlawful use of classified…
In win for GOP, Virginia court blocks redistricting approved by voters
A Virginia court blocked a voter-approved congressional map on Wednesday that Democrats hoped could win them seats in midterm elections, with the state attorney general vowing to…
Florida launches probe into OpenAI over ChatGPT’s alleged role in shooting
Florida has opened a criminal investigation into OpenAI following a deadly shooting in 2025 at Florida State University, Attorney General James Uthmeier said Tuesday. Authorities…
US Labor Secretary Lori Chevez-Deremer leaves Trump Cabinet
US Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-Deremer has resigned amid misconduct allegations, as a months-long investigation into claims involving her and senior aides nears its conclusion.…
US held secret talks with Cuba
Cuba and the United States say officials recently held talks on the island as tensions remain high over the US energy blockade on the Caribbean nation. A US State Department…
Cuba confirms talks with US officials, urges end to Trump energy blockade
A senior Cuban diplomat said on Monday that Havana recently hosted talks with US officials, as the island grapples with a deep crisis under President Donald Trump’s pressure…
US tariff refund system launches for companies to claim billions in import taxes
The US Customs and Border Protection announced Monday that its refund portal for Trump's import tariffs – struck down by the US Supreme Court in mid-February – is now open to…
Up to the job? FBI chief Kash Patel's 'questionable' conduct
A detailed report by The Atlantic's Sarah Fitzpatrick raises many questions over the alleged excessive drinking and erratic behaviour of FBI Director Kash Patel. Patel has…
Warner Bros.-Paramount deal advances
The Warner Bros. takeover saga took another turn on Thursday and may finally be nearing its conclusion, with shareholders approving a buyout at $31 per share from Paramount…
Hundreds of alleged MS-13 members tried at mass hearing in El Salvador mega-jail
Hundreds of alleged members of the Mara Salvatrucha (MS-A3) gang were tried at an El Salvador prison on Thursday, accused of collectively carrying out more than 29,000 murders.…
Mass trial of MS-13 gang at CECOT prison
El Salvador has launched a mass trial of 486 alleged MS-13 members accused by prosecutors of thousands of murders and other crimes, as President Nayib Bukele continues his…
Trump administration reclassifies medical marijuana as a 'less-dangerous drug'
President Donald Trump’s administration on Thursday reclassified state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug, easing research barriers and granting tax relief. The…
Pentagon removes top Navy official amid military shake-up
US Secretary of the Navy John Phelan has left his post with immediate effect, the Pentagon said Wednesday, without providing an explanation. His departure comes amid a broader…
Trump claims ‘rigged’ Virginia vote as court moves to block redistricting map
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday alleged without evidence that a Virginia vote approving a congressional redistricting plan favouring Democrats was “rigged”, as a county…
UN chief candidates vow reforms to restore trust, revive global role
Candidates for the top job at the United Nations pledged on Wednesday to pursue reforms to revive the body, while reaffirming its core role in peacemaking and development. Four…
Sheinbaum weighs sanctions on Chihuahua state after CIA agents died after drug lab raid in Mexico
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Wednesday that she's considering possible sanctions against the government of Chihuahua — a state bordering Texas — for allowing CIA…
NASA says new space telescope will create 'atlas of the universe'
NASA on Tuesday unveiled the Nancy Grace Roman space telescope, a powerful new observatory designed to map the universe and search for distant planets. Aiming to shed light on…
Virginia redistricting vote could boost Democrats in US midterms
Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a new congressional map that could boost Democrats’ representation in the US House by as many as four seats, reshaping the political landscape…
Chile's former president Michelle Bachelet hopes world is 'finally ready' for a female UN chief
Former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet said Tuesday she hopes the world is finally ready for a woman to lead the United Nations as she campaigns to succeed António Guterres.…
Brazil's Ava-Guarani fight for justice
In Brazil, the government has purchased land for Indigenous communities as part of historic reparations for human rights abuses linked to the construction of a hydroelectric dam…
Apple's Tim Cook steps down: John Ternus names as new CEO
It marks the end of an era for one of the world’s leading tech companies, as Tim Cook has announced he will step down as CEO of Apple effective September 1st. He will be succeeded…
Apple's veteran John Ternus named as new CEO
Apple CEO Tim Cook will step down on Sept. 1 after nearly 15 years leading the iPhone maker, handing the role to hardware chief John Ternus. Cook, 65, will become executive…
Cuba confirms meeting with US officials on island, wants energy blockade lifted
Cuba’s government on Monday confirmed that it had recently met with U.S. officials on the island as tensions between the two sides remain high over the U.S. energy blockade of the…
Starmer's Mandelson 'gamble': Did political firepower trump diplomacy?
François Picard is pleased to welcome Tim Bale, Professor of Politics at Queen Mary University of London. According to Professor Bale, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer appears…
Eight days of vote counting and still no result in Peru
PRESS REVIEW – Monday, April 20: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's troubles continue after it emerged last week that he sent Peter Mandelson to Washington as ambassador…
Man kills eight children in Louisiana domestic violence mass shooting
A Louisiana man on Sunday killed eight children, seven of which were his own, and wounded two adults including the mother of his children in a gun attack carried out across two…
Warner Bros. takeover by Paramount
HBO Max, Harry Potter and CNN could soon come under Paramount after Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders approved an $81 billion sale of the company on Thursday, bringing the…
FCC threatens ABC licence after Trump demands Jimmy Kimmel’s dismissal
The US Federal Communications Commission has ordered an early review of ABC’s broadcast licence after President Donald Trump and his wife demanded the network fire comedian and TV…
King Charles III in the US : 'If it wasn't for us, you'd be speaking French'
👑During his visit to the United States, the UK’s #King #Charles III punctuated serious speeches with a series of #jokes delivered in his own distinctive style, prompting laughter…
Charles on a mission: Can king's state visit salvage US-UK ties?
Call it the royal trump card: King Charles III has been dispatched to Washington on a state visit at the lowest point in the "special relationship" in at least seven decades. We…
'US military leverage a risky tactic': Bombs, military escalation will not bring Iran 'to the table'
Genie Godula is pleased to welcome Jim Townsend, Adjunct Senior Fellow in the CNAS Transatlantic Security Program and former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (DASD) for…
King Charles expected to promote US-UK unity in speech before Congress
King Charles III will speak before the US Congress on Tuesday, where he is expected to deliver an address promoting US-UK unity despite widening differences between London and…
Conspiracy theories swirl that White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting was 'staged'
Social media has been flooded with conspiracy theories after a gunman's thwarted attack at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday, with both left-wing and right-wing…
US 'used to' school shootings: Gun violence 'inevitably turned to the political arena as well'
Nadia Massih is pleased to welcome Eric Lisann, Franco-American Lawyer, Legal Analyst and former US Federal Prosecutor. What is most striking for Mr. Lisann, is the way mass…
UK, EU 'push back strongly' on US foreign policy: Will Charles' visit 'soften' transatlantic divide?
Annette Young is pleased to welcome Laurel Rapp, Director of the US and North America Programme at Chatham House. According to Ms. Rapp, the visit of King Charles to the US,…
Trump faces Iran war Congress deadline
This Friday marks 60 days since Donald Trump formally notified Congress on March 2 of the start of hostilities against Iran, triggering the timeline set by the War Powers…
'Hungry all the time': US Navy denies food shortages after grim photos emerge
The US Navy has fiercely denied claims that its warships in the Middle East are running low on food and leaving its sailors "hungry all the time", as Washington’s blockade in the…
The week in pictures: Trump evacuated at media dinner, Leo XIV in Africa and robots race in Beijing
US President Donald Trump was evacuated after shots were fired at the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington DC, Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil was killed in an…
Choas at White House Correspondents' Dinner as shots ring out
Sounds of gunshots rang out at the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner just as guests tuck in their first course. Among the chaos and confusion, people took cover by laying…
Bus blast in Colombia kills 13 amid rising violence
An explosive device killed 13 people traveling on a bus in southwestern Colombia on Saturday, an attack the country's army chief described as a “terrorist act" that also left at…
Was Donald Trump 'blocked' from using the nuclear codes against Iran?
Former CIA analyst Larry Johnson alleged on a podcast this week that US President Donald Trump wanted to use the nuclear codes against Iran during an emergency White House…
Gunman kills Canadian tourist visiting Mexico's pyramids
A gunman killed a Canadian tourist and wounded several other's at Mexico's famed Teotihuacan archaeological site, authorities said. The shooting occurred on pre-Aztecan Pyramid of…
Canadian tourist killed in Mexico archaeological site shooting
A Canadian woman was shot dead and five other people injured by a gunman on Monday at Mexico's famed Teotihuacan archaeological site, authorities said. The gunman killed himself…
Shooter at Mexico's Teotihuacan pyramids kills Canadian tourist, wounds several others
A Canadian woman was killed and several other people were injured Monday at the archaeological site of the Teotihuacan pyramids, a major tourist attraction north of Mexico City.…
Trump attends White House Correspondents' Dinner for first time as president
President Donald Trump, famous for his clashes with reporters and denunciations of the “fake news” media, will attend the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner on…
Peru police raid ex-election chief’s home amid widening probe
Police in Peru raided the homes Friday of the now-resigned elections chief and five other officials in an investigation into a ballot shortage and other irregularities in the…
A look at previous attempts on President Trump's life
FRANCE 24 looks back at previous attempts on US President Donald Trump's life since July 2024.
FRANCE 24 journalist recounts shooting at Washington press gala
At the annual press gala in Washington, a major gathering for journalists and political figures attended by Donald Trump, a shooting took place during the event, abruptly turning…
Head of OpenAI apologises for failing to alert police ahead of Canada mass shooting
The head of OpenAI – the research company that developed ChatGPT – has apologised for failing to alert the police to a user the company had flagged for her interest in "violent…
Iranian football officials leave Canada before FIFA Congress due to airport 'insult'
A team of Iranian football officials left Canada before the start of this week's FIFA Congress due to the "inappropriate behaviour" of immigration officials at Toronto airport,…
Victor Wembanyama unanimously named NBA Defensive Player of the Year
The NBA Defensive Player of the Year award has been around since 1983, and in that time, no player has ever received 100% of the first-place votes for the award. Victor…
Putin, in call with Trump, put forward ideas on Iran, Kremlin says
Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump held a phone call on Wednesday in which the Russian leader put forward ideas on resolving the conflict over Iran's nuclear programme, a Kremlin…
A tutor with a manifesto: What we know about the US press gala shooting suspect
The suspect in the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner shooting, widely named as Cole Tomas Allen, is a tutor with a degree in mechanical engineering who was opposed to…
French makeup artist Audrey Lefèvre on working at the White House
A French makeup artist who has worked regularly at the White House, including at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner itself, has spoken to FRANCE 24 about her…
Tornado sweeps through Oklahoma City
On Thursday, a tornado of rare intensity swept through the city of #Enid, Oklahoma, leaving behind a scene of devastation. The disaster left at least 10 people injured. Footage of…
Sanchez brushes off reported Pentagon email mulling suspending Spain's NATO membership
Spain's centre-left Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Friday declined to comment on a reported Pentagon email written by top policy adviser Elbridge Colby raising the possibility of…
Tornado barrels through Oklahoma
A tornado tore through the US state of Oklahoma on Thursday, ripping roofs off homes and damaging power infrastructure as it struck parts of Enid, a town of about 50,000 near the…
Maradona trial: psychologist says he had bipolar disorder, narcissistic traits
A psychologist testified at the trial over Diego Maradona’s death, saying the football legend had bipolar disorder, narcissistic personality traits and addiction issues on…
US Defense Secretary Hegseth: 'US blockade has gone global'
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Operation Epic Fury has achieved a decisive result in just weeks, focused on preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons. He noted the…
REPLAY: Press briefing by US Defense Secretary
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Operation Epic Fury has achieved a decisive result in just weeks, focused on preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons. He noted the…
King Charles calls for US-UK unity in speech to US Congress amid Iran tensions
King Charles III on Tuesday became the first British monarch to address the US Congress since his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in 1991. His speech was a central event of the state…
Deadline for US Congress on war in Iran
The US President is reportedly considering new military strike options against Iran. According to Axios, US Central Command has drafted a plan involving a series of “short and…
US official says Iran war truce 'terminated' hostilities for war powers deadline
In the United States, lawmakers remain deadlocked over the War Powers Resolution, which requires Congress to approve continued military action or withdraw troops once hostilities…
'Trump's high-stakes political theatre: US winning conventional war, Iran winning asymmetrical war'
Delano D'Souza is pleased to welcome Dr. William Lawrence, Senior Academic and Research Fellow-in-Residence and the Director of the North African Area Studies Program at the…
US: Hegseth under fire in Congress over Iran war as diplomacy stalls
Pete Hegseth faced sharp criticism in Congress over launching the Iran conflict without approval, as Democrats condemned the war’s justification and its estimated $25 billion…
King Charles III visits Ground Zero, pledges 'enduring solidarity' with Americans
King Charles III expressed “enduring solidarity with the American people” on Wednesday during a visit to New York’s 9/11 memorial, part of a state trip aimed at easing strained…
US-Iran talks in doubt after Trump scraps Pakistan visit
International efforts to mediate between the United States and Iran were in the balance on Sunday, after President Donald Trump canceled his envoys' planned trip to Pakistan for…
Suspect in press gala shooting charged with attempting to assassinate Trump
The man suspected of opening fire at the annual correspondents’ dinner in Washington over the weekend was charged on Monday with attempting to assassinate US President Donald…
Culture of hate? Trump's America and the White House press gala shooting
Even if it's the act of a "lone wolf", as first suggested by US President Donald Trump, Saturday night’s White House Correspondents' Dinner drama certainly did not happen in a…
‘Staged’: Conspiracy theories spread online after thwarted shooting at White House press gala
In the aftermath of a White House Correspondents’ Dinner that was cut short on Saturday when a gunman rushed past security, conspiracy theories spread online claiming the attempt…
King Charles III begins US visit despite press gala shooting, transatlantic tensions
Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla began a four-day visit to the United States on Monday to honour historic ties between the two countries as the US marks its 250th…
Trump says shooting suspect wrote anti-Christian manifesto
President Donald Trump on Sunday said the suspected gunman who tried to storm a gala dinner that the US leader was attending had written an anti-Christian manifesto. The suspect…