The week in pictures: US midterms 'Blue Wave', French protests and Dakar Youth Olympics
From the Democratic Party's big wins in the US midterm elections to France's ongoing student-led protests and the first Olympic sports event held on African soil, FRANCE 24 looks back at some of the week's most striking images.
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Watch: Spectacular double waterspout forms off Italy's Capri island
A rare double waterspout formed over Capri's iconic Faraglioni rock formations on Saturday, as heavy clouds gathered above the Italian island.
Israeli forces release Palestinian journalist Abou Shhadeh
Abed Abou Shhadeh says his detention was part of Israel's political measures 'to intimidate Arab society as a whole'.
At least four dead, 88 injured as two trains collide south of Cairo
The accident occurred about 52 kilometres south of Cairo, when one train hit the rear of another and one derailed. Egyptian President Abdelfatah al-Sisi has ordered an investigation to determine the causes and responsibility.
Egyptian embassy reopens in Libya for the first time in 12 years
Egypt has reopened its embassy in Libya’s capital, Tripoli, after a 12-year closure.
Tenerife’s Jesus De Miguel honoured in tearful tribute by teammates, fans
Teammates choke back tears, fans chant his name and his family are promised support by the club at the memorial service.
Israel: Eisenkot officially tasked with forming a government
Israeli President Isaac Herzog tasked Gadi Eisenkot with the right of trying to form a government. The opposition leader's way to replacing Benjamin Netanyahu as prime minister is full of political challenges.
Palestinian journalist Abed Abou Shhadeh released after 5 days in detention
Palestinian journalist Abed Abou Shhadeh released after 5 days detention
US voters reject AI data centres: could the backlash spread to France?
In Tuesday’s US midterm elections, voters weighed in on more than 40 local measures on data centres, and sided against them in all but one. With Democrats taking control of Congress in January and new governors in Texas and Georgia calling for moratoriums, the AI building boom faces its toughest political test yet.
Yemen's humanitarian crisis worsens
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Poland in shock after 6 killed in Krakow far-right shooting
Poland on Sunday launched a terror probe into the mass shooting in Krakow the day before, in which six people were killed and many more were injured. Authorities have said that the 24-year-old suspect, who used a semi-automatic rifle in his killing spree, was “fascinated by far-right ideologies”. He is currently in…
French skipper wins Route du Rhum
French sailor Tom Laperche has won the Route du Rhum, setting a new record in the transatlantic yacht race. The 29-year-old crossed the finish line in Guadeloupe on his first attempt, beating the previous 2022 record by around six hours. A remarkable debut in one of sailing's toughest competitions!
Tearful Alex Eala loses Hong Kong Open final to Claire Liu in straight sets
Philippine tennis star Eala stunned after 6-3, 6-0 loss to the 102nd-ranked American in Hong Kong.
Mourning in Poland after mass shooting
Poland has launched a terrorism investigation after a deadly shooting left six people dead and 16 injured. The 24-year-old Polish suspect was reportedly fascinated by far-right ideologies. Authorities are investigating the possible extremist motive as Krakow's main square remains sealed. Two days of national mourning…
Europe will take part in US-mediated Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi, French FM says
France will participate in the upcoming Abu Dhabi peace talks on ending the Ukraine war, Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said Sunday, adding that Europeans will be represented at the summit. The talks will take place under US mediation on Tuesday and Wednesday.
In Lat Am, Pope urges husbands to respect wives amid femicide crisis
Pope Leo XIV told men to treat their wives with respect Sunday, as he concluded the first leg of his tour of Latin America, which is plagued by gender-based violence.
US task force to cut off Iran’s transport of advanced weapons: What we know
As fears of an escalation grow, Washington announces 'Task Force Iron Gate'.
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