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In this edition of arts24, Jennifer Ben Brahim meets founding member and lead guitarist of Interpol, Daniel Kessler. They are one of New York's defining bands, keeping the spirit of indie sleaze alive for nearly three decades. The post-punk rockers first drew attention with "Turn on the Bright Lights", laying the…
Demonstrators gathered in Santiago and Bogotá on International Safe Abortion Day, calling for greater access to abortion and defending reproductive rights.
A journalist who has spent more than 20 years investigating Russian leader Vladimir Putin and who is recognised as perhaps Russia's finest investigative journalist has told FRANCE 24 that Putin's aim with the war in Ukraine is simply to prolong his power inside Russia. Roman Badanin has just published a book, "Le Tsar…
The US journalist says he realised he was a "a pawn in a greater game" when he was not interrogated or tortured by FSB agents.
The Supreme Court ordered the military to ensure a family that fled after repeated attacks could go back. But settlers prevented the efforts, stoking criticism of Israeli policy toward them.
Arrests were made over interference with refereeing procedures, among other accusations, Turkish justice minister says.
Iran is struggling with shortages as sanctions and blockade strain food and medicine supply chains.
Canadian singer Celine Dion made a surprise appearance at L'Oréal's fashion show in Paris, performing on stage with the Eiffel Tower in the background alongside a star-studded line-up of celebrities and models.
National Rally President Jordan Bardella says he will sue for libel over comments he is accused of making as a young activist.
The measures include a proposed ban on evictions until 2030 and the automatic renewal of tenant contracts.
Jordan Bardella, the 31-year-old protégé of Marine Le Pen, is said to have made antisemitic statements as a teenage activist. He denies it.
Iran is using Hormuz to seek US concessions, relief for the Houthis and greater control over Gulf shipping.
From a former president to the ex-intelligence chief, Albania is prosecuting senior officials at a rate once thought impossible. But do more prosecutions mean less corruption or simply better enforcement?
Rapid growth masks Tajikistan’s reliance on remittances and risky state debt.
Lamine Yamal shared a warm embrace with Lionel Messi, thanking the Argentinian icon for everything he gave to football.
Malaysia says it is repatriating undocumented migrants from Myanmar who want to return. Critics say it is putting their lives at risk.
Israel's push to ban Arab parties from standing in the upcoming election has been called "another nail in the coffin of democracy." Is there a legal basis for doing this, and what could it mean for Arab voters?
The Israeli prime minister held an hourlong meeting with the UAE’s president on Sunday, according to two people briefed on Netanyahu's trip, which was first reported by Israel’s Channel 12 TV station. One of them said the talks focused on a report published by the Israeli daily Haaretz earlier this month that said the…
French far-right leader Jordan Bardella said on Monday he had filed a defamation lawsuit against investigative website Mediapart over a report alleging he made antisemitic remarks in private messages over a decade ago, saying the story was an effort to "destabilise" campaigning ahead of next year's election. The…
A UK probe into a suspected bomb plot at an airbase used by the United States was mired in confusion on Tuesday, after media reported no explosives were detected in vehicles seized nearby. As armed guards maintained a cordon around a nearby village, Washington questioned the decision to release on bail five men…
Jordan Bardella, a key ally of French far-right presidential frontrunner Marine Le Pen, on Tuesday said allegations he made antisemitic comments in 2013 marked part of a "total war" against their party ahead of the 2027 polls. Bardella, a savvy user of social media who projects a clean-cut image, has been a key player…
Security is a central issue in Brazil’s presidential campaign, in a country where gangs and militias have tightened their grip in recent years. Lula is accused of losing ground amid rising insecurity and violence — an issue seized on by Flavio Bolsonaro and the far right. Rio de Janeiro is one of the country’s most…
Orthodox Ethiopians celebrated Meskel over the weekend, one of the holiest days on their calendar. But this year, the festivities were overshadowed by an armed rebellion aimed at overthrowing the Ethiopian government. While the main celebration took place in the capital Addis Ababa, heavy fighting ravished several…
Ethiopia's military and allied militiamen captured a strategic town in the conflict-hit region of Tigray, a pro-government militia said on Monday, turning the tables after an opposition offensive launched from the region last week. The fighting in Tigray and the neighbouring regions of Amhara and Afar marks the…
