US Supreme Court rejects Trump's attempt to restrict birthright citizenship
The US Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting US President Donald Trump's executive order declaring that children born to parents…
US Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to limit birthright citizenship
The US Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected President Donald Trump's bid to restrict birthright citizenship in a blow to one of his signature anti-immigration initiatives. The court,…
US Supreme Court lifts campaign spending restrictions ahead of midterms
The US Supreme Court on Tuesday lifted restrictions on the amount of money political parties can spend in coordination with individual candidates, in a case that could impact…
Venezuela: La Guaira still in shock five days after devastating earthquakes
Five days after twin #earthquakes devastated part of #Venezuela, the coastal municipality of #LaGuaira is reeling from the aftermath. FRANCE 24's Maxime Pluvinet reports from the…
Washington or 'Trumptown': The architectural expression of a cult of personality
The redevelopment of a public golf course, extensions to the White House and dreams of a triumphal arch: Donald Trump seems to have a growing spate of building projects on the…
Trump mocked for posting 'tacky' AI golden eagle on White House balcony
Ahead of America's 250th anniversary, Donald Trump shared what appears to be an AI-generated image of a giant golden eagle mounted on the White House's Truman Balcony. Google…
US Supreme Court expands Trump's power to fire officials, but protects Fed
The US Supreme Court on Monday boosted presidential power, upholding President Donald Trump’s firings of the heads of independent federal agencies with one important exception:…
What aftermath for Venezuela? Earthquake relief hampered by political crisis
We are in awe of Venezuela’s first responders and all the brave citizens still pulling survivors from under the rubble of some 770 buildings that collapsed in last Wednesday’s…
Venezuela: Mother and baby among earthquake survivors as rescue time runs out
Over 1,400 people have died following twin #earthquakes in #Venezuela on June 24. #Rescue teams are still looking for survivors, although hope is fading. The 72-hour window after…
Venezuela's La Guaira port reopens to deliver earthquake aid, US military says
Venezuela's La Guaira port has resumed operations after repairs and is receiving humanitarian aid for earthquake victims, the US military said Monday. US Southern Command said the…
'Pre-existing vulnerabilities: Venezuela already experiencing economic turmoil, displacement crisis'
Genie Godula is pleased to welcome Elinor Raikes. Vice President and Head of Program Delivery at the International Rescue Committee. According to Raikes, earthquakes expose and…
Former Trump national security adviser Bolton pleads guilty in classified files case
John Bolton, a former national security adviser to US President Donald Trump who has since become one of his most vocal critics, pleaded guilty Friday to withholding classified…
Peru president-elect Fujimori vows 'order and hope' after narrow election victory
Peru's conservative president-elect Keiko Fujimori pledged on Monday to restore "order and hope" after narrowly defeating left-wing rival Roberto Sanchez in a presidential run-off…
Venezuela quake toll tops 900
Foreign search and rescue teams have arrived in Venezuela to assist with the desperate and slow-moving search for survivors after the country's most powerful earthquake in more…
Venezuelans search for missing as earthquake death toll climbs
The death toll from the twin earthquakes in Venezuela continued to rise on Friday, with at least 920 dead and more than 51,000 missing, as distress grew among Venezuelans. The 7.2…
Why Venezuela’s ‘doublet’ earthquakes were so devastating
The tremors that hit Venezuela on Wednesday evening have killed nearly 600 people and injured thousands. The disaster consisted of a rare phenomenon called a “doublet”, meaning a…
Venezuela earthquakes: 'Countless lives lost that in a normal country would have been saved'
FRANCE 24’s Gavin Lee welcomes Germania Rodriguez Paleo, an American Venezuelan journalist, commentator and former US chief reporter for the Daily Mail. In this interview,…
Venezuela: 'An earthquake of this magnitude would have put in difficulty any country on this planet'
William Hilderbrandt is pleased to welcome Paolo Cravero, Senior Officer for Communications and Media Relations at the IFRC. The devastating earthquake in Venezuela has exposed…
Death toll climbs to at least 920, tens of thousands missing after Venezuela earthquakes
The UN aid chief said Friday that more than 50,000 people were missing following the two back-to-back earthquakes in Venezuela. The death toll has risen to about 920, with at…
#Venezuela hit by deadly back-to-back #earthquakes
Twin #earthquakes killed nearly 200 people and injured over 1,000 after hitting the region of #Caracas, in #Venezuela. The death toll is expected to rise as many residents remain…
Venezuela earthquakes: Old footage and AI fakes exploit disaster online
As rescue efforts continue in Venezuela after the twin earthquakes, social media has been flooded with misleading videos falsely claiming to show the devastation. Viral clips have…
Venezuela twin quakes death toll tops 1,400 as tens of thousands remain missing
More than 1,400 people have died in the devastating twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela, officials said on Saturday, as international rescue teams bolstered a desperate but…
Over a million immigrants risk deportation from US after landmark decision
The US Supreme Court has handed the Trump Administration another win on its policies aggressively cracking down on immigration and allowing mass deportations. In the conservative…
Trump's 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention centre closes after less than a year
Florida's controversial "Alligator Alcatraz" immigration detention centre, a symbol of US President Donald Trump's deportation drive, has closed after operating for less than a…
Venezuela quake death toll rises to 1,719 as aftershock rattles rescuers in disaster zone
The death toll from last week's twin earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to more than 1,700 people, top lawmaker Jorge Rodriguez said on Monday, after a 4.6 magnitude…
Colombia's left-wing candidate concedes presidential vote to De la Espriella
Colombia's left-wing candidate Ivan Cepeda on Wednesday conceded electoral defeat to right-wing rival Abelardo de la Espriella after Sunday's second-round presidential vote.
Three-year-old boy pulled living from the rubble as Venezuela quake toll nears 2,000
The confirmed death toll from the twin earthquakes that rocked Venezuela has reached nearly 2,000, National Assembly president Jorge Rodriguez said Tuesday. While some 50,000…
Americans' pride in US history and democracy dropped steeply over past decade, poll finds
Americans’ pride in their country's history or the way its democracy works has dropped noticeably over the past decade, according to a new poll from the Associated Press-NORC…
In win for Trump, US Supreme Court paves way for mass deportation of Haitians and Syrians
The US Supreme Court has backed a Trump administration move to strip deportation protections from some 350,000 Haitians and 6,000 Syrians living in the United States. The decision…
US Supreme Court sides with Bayer, blocking thousands of cancer lawsuits against popular weedkiller
The US Supreme Court on Thursday sided with Bayer in a ruling expected to block thousands of lawsuits claiming its Roundup weedkiller caused cancer by failing to carry adequate…
Supreme Court allows Trump administration to lift deportation protections for Haitians, Syrians
On Thursday, the predominantly Republican US Supreme Court authorised President Donald Trump's administration to revoke, without judicial review, a temporary status that protects…
Venezuela: Survivors say rescue effort too slow
Nearly 7 million people may have been affected by the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela this week, the United Nations said on Saturday, as the death toll approached 1,000 and…
Nearly 6.8 million people may be affected by Venezuela quakes, UN says
Nearly 7 million people may have been affected by the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela this week, the United Nations said on Saturday, as the death toll approached 1,000 and…
Bolivia declares state of emergency, escalating a 50-day blockade crisis
Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz has declared a state of emergency, escalating a fifty-day blockade crisis that has ground the country's economy to a halt. The move clears the way…
Protests erupt in Colombia as far-right set to win presidential election
Protests have erupted in Colombia against the election of the far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella. Though election officials have yet to formally announce a winner, with…
As Cuba's power crisis deepens, Havana residents speak out
Cubans are in the grips of a deepening power and fuel crisis – exacerbated by a US oil blockade launched earlier this year – that has left the country's poorest struggling to…
Trump-backed candidate set to win Colombian presidential election
A fiercely divided Colombia has chosen a new president in a razor-thin runoff that’s already sparking tension across the country. While some celebrate the victory of right-wing…
Trump-backed de la Espriella wins razor-tight Colombian presidential election
Abelardo de la Espriella, a far-right lawyer and businessman who earned US President Donald Trump's support, on Sunday won Colombia's presidential runoff with 49.7 percent of the…
De la Espriella wins razor-thin majority in Colombia's election, Cepeda calls for final count
Conservative political outsider Abelardo de la Espriella won a razor-thin lead in Colombia's runoff presidential election on Sunday, a result that will be challenged in the coming…
Who is Ivan Cepeda, left-wing candidate in Colombia's presidential elections?
Colombians are heading to the polls this Sunday for the second round of the presidential election. Up against the far-right Abelardo de la Espriella, the left-wing candidate Ivan…
Who is Abelardo de la Esperiella, far-right candidate in the Colombian presidential election?
As Colombian voters head to the polls to elect their new president, Abelardo de la Esperiella is gaining momentum. Facing the left's Ivan Cepeda, the far-right candidate promises…
Bolivia deploys army to halt protests after declaration of state of emergency
Bolivia's government deployed soldiers and bulldozers to raze anti-government roadblocks. This comes after President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency, which curbs the…
Bolivian President Paz declares state of emergency over anti-government blockades
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency on Saturday, granting broader powers to deploy the military and clear road blockades after nearly two months of…
Peru: Voters await result of presidential election, the closest in the country's history
Peru's presidential election looks like it will be decided by under a percentage point, and is one of the closest votes in the nation's history. The daughter of a former…
Mexican archaeologists unearth 'unprecedented' ancient ruins with Mayan features
Mexican archaeologists have uncovered ancient ruins bearing signs of Mayan culture and previously unseen architectural features in the eastern state of Veracruz, a discovery…
'New generation of moms' say weed helps them 'survive full-time parenting'
PRESS REVIEW – Friday, June 19: Papers discuss the worsening fuel crisis in Russia. Also: the Major Oak tree from the Robin Hood legend is dead. Finally, articles discuss mums who…
Savannah Guthrie's mother may be dead, according to note from kidnappers
“Today” co-host Savannah Guthrie made an emotional on-air appeal on Tuesday for information about her mother, who disappeared from her Arizona home nearly five months ago, a day…
World Cup drives Brazil's online betting boom
With the World Cup underway, Brazil is experiencing an online betting boom, as over a third of adults are expected to bet on the tournament. The boom comes with consequences, as…
'Temu version': World's largest Messi statue mocked online
PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, June 23: This Tuesday marks 10 years since millions of British people voted for Brexit. The milestone comes one day after Prime Minister Keir Starmer's…
Will Colombia's right-wing hardliner De la Espriella be able to govern?
Colombia on Sunday elected 47-year-old hardliner and millionaire lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella as the country’s next president just four years after electing Gustavo Petro the…
Shooting in Montreal Jewish neighbourhood leaves three dead, including suspect
A shooting in a Jewish neighbourhood in Montreal on Monday left three people dead, including the suspected shooter, local police said. A police officer and an unidentified…
Trump unveils new Air Force One converted from luxury jet gifted by Qatar
US President Donald Trump on Friday unveiled a new Air Force One converted from a former Qatari-owned Boeing 747, calling it a "flying White House" while touting the aircraft's…
Canadian beer prices test German fans' thirst at FIFA World Cup
The FIFA World Cup is in full swing, including in Canada. Toronto is hosting Saturday's match between Germany and the Ivory Coast. The German supporters are there and they’re…
How armed groups in Colombia are using TikTok to recruit young people
As Colombia’s conflict has intensified in recent years, armed groups have flooded social media like TikTok with videos aimed at getting new recruits – particularly young people.…
Ahead of Colombia's elections, 'Latin America overall is going to the right'
In the lead-up to Colombia's presidential runoff, François Picard is pleased to welcome Renata Segura, Program Director for Latin America and the Caribbean at the International…
Cuba unveils historic free-market reforms amid US pressure
Cuba’s government has approved a sweeping package of economic reforms aimed at opening up its struggling economy and attracting foreign investment, in what officials are calling…
Gun violence soars in Canada as illegal weapons from the US flow in
Over the last decade, gun murders have jumped by nearly 90 percent in Canada. This increase is fuelled by a never-ending stream of illegal weapons acquired across the border in…
John Bolton pleads guilty: Former US national security advisor misused classified information
John Bolton has gone from being one of Donald Trump's closest allies to one of his most outspoken critics. On Friday, the former national security adviser pleaded guilty to…
Venezuela hunts for survivors of twin quakes as it waits for foreign aid
Venezuela's health minister says 235 deaths have been recorded and tens of thousands are still missing after two powerful earthquakes hit on June 24. Emergency workers are still…
Immigrants fear ICE: World Cup fan seized at FIFA match last summer speaks out
A father of three who was seized by ICE at a FIFA match last summer – at the very same stadium where the World Cup final will take place – is warning immigrant fans of the risks…
Trump, without proof, blames 'vandalism' as Reflecting Pool turns green again
With algae-green water and blue peeling paint, the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is set to be drained again, despite US President Donald Trump's recent renovation costing over…
Farewell, Scotland: Boston won’t forget the Tartan Army
They arrived with kilts, songs and endless optimism. They leave behind unforgettable memories. For one week, Boston belonged to the Tartan Army. As Scotland's supporters head to…
Paint from Trump renovation peels off Washington's Reflecting Pool
The iconic reflecting pool, which stretches between Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument on DC's National Mall has turned green due to proliferation of algae in the water.…
Uncertainty remains amid postponed US-Iran talks and continued fighting in Lebanon
Switzerland has announced that talks planned between the US and Iran - are postponed. Iran's supreme leader voiced scepticism over the deal after it was signed and US Vice…
Venezuela death toll reaches 1,430
More than three days after Venezuela was struck by its most powerful earthquake in over a century, hopes of finding survivors are fading. Experts say the first 72 hours are…
Venezuela: Search enters its third day, the window for finding survivors is rapidly closing
Search and rescue teams have pulled a nine-month-old baby and his mother from the rubble three days after two earthquakes struck Venezuela. The disaster has claimed more than…
Can solar power help Cuba survive the US oil blockade?
As US restrictions on oil shipments have left Cuba struggling to secure fuel, China is helping the communist island accelerate one of the world's fastest solar transitions.…
'What are they waiting for?': Frustration grows at govt response as Venezuela quake death toll rises
Frustration mounted in Venezuela's state of La Guaira on Saturday as rescuers and civilians used shovels, heavy equipment, ropes and bare hands to look for survivors of the…
Venezuela: Tens of thousands still missing after twin earthquakes
Foreign search and rescue teams have arrived in Venezuela to assist with the desperate and slow-moving search for survivors after the country's most powerful earthquake in more…
Italy: Meloni says Trump 'made up' story that she 'begged' him for photo
Donald Trump claimed that Giorgia Meloni had 'begged' for a photo with him during the recent G7 summit. He added that he wasn’t obliged to do it but that he felt sorry for her and…
Obama's presidential centre opens in Chicago with call to defend democracy
The Obama museum and civic center has been inaugurated in Chicago. It tells the story and cements the legacy of the former president, championning the principles of democracy. All…
Fans react to Haaland absence in France-Norway game
🇫🇷🇳🇴 Fans in Boston reacted with a mixture of surprise and disappointment to Erling #Haaland's absence from Friday's #France-#Norway game. The star striker was one of several…
In Mexico, the World Cup comes at a price for fans
The passion for football in Mexico is high,.but so too are the prices. A World Cup ticket can cost hundreds of euros, while a ticket for a match in Mexico normally costs around 40…
In some Mexican regions, endemic violence dampens World Cup excitement
Much of Mexico has been celebrating the World Cup with joyful outdoor gatherings, filling streets, plazas and fan zones in the country's three host cities — Mexico City,…
Venezuela suffers effects of Trump’s aid, foreign policies after deadly quakes
President Donald Trump’s closure of US development agency USAID adds hurdles to humanitarian relief efforts in quake-hit Venezuela, says Christopher Sabatini, Latin America…
Death toll rises to at least 188, more than 200 trapped
Venezuelans searched for survivors beneath collapsed buildings Thursday and rescue teams raced to northern areas rocked by a pair of powerful earthquakes that officials say killed…
Venezuela declares state of emergency after back-to-back earthquakes leave scores dead
Venezuela's interim leader declared a state of emergency on Wednesday after two powerful earthquakes and more than 20 aftershocks struck the country, damaging infrastructure and…
Trump pressures congressional Republicans by delaying landmark housing bill over voter ID push
US President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he would not sign a new landmark housing bill until congressional Repulicans pass his proposed SAVE America Act to restrict…
How US independence is being celebrated across the pond
The United States is celebrating 250 years of independence this July and many events are taking place to commemorate the occasion, both in the US and across the Atlantic. France…
NATO's Rutte aims to soothe Trump on White House visit ahead of July summit
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is set to hold talks with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday, aiming to mollify the volatile US leader two weeks before…
France cruise past Norway 4-1
Ousmane Dembele scored a first-half hat-trick as France sealed top spot in their World Cup group with a commanding 4-1 victory over a much-changed Norway side on Friday. With both…
World Cup 2026: Seattle set for Iran-Egypt match amid ‘Pride Match’ controversy
Rainbow flags are expected to flutter across Seattle's stadium on Friday when Iran meets Egypt in the World Cup Group G match as the city marks its annual Pride parade. The two…
US-Iran's first round of talks concludes despite Trump threatening strikes
High-level negotiations in Switzerland seeking a permanent end to the Iran war have ended, while technical talks will go on there for the rest of the week. US and Iranian…