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Trump promises US support for Lebanon in White House meeting with president
Lebanon and Israel have held rare direct talks mediated by Washington. Aoun’s visit was the first to the White House by a Lebanese president since 2009.
US judge blocks Trump bid to strip work permits from immigrants
The order prevents thousands from El Salvador, Sudan and Ukraine from losing work authorisation while lawsuit proceeds.
Zelensky Dismisses Ukraine’s Top General
The move follows a wave of protests in response to the firing of the defense minister, who had clashed with the general over how to fight the war.
Zelensky sacks Ukraine's top army commander after days of protests
The move comes days after the removal of popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
India tunnel collapse kills 10 as toxic gases hamper rescue
At least 10 people have died and 17 remain trapped after a suspected gas explosion caused a tunnel to collapse.
Trump defends 50% tariffs on Canada, saying ‘they need us to survive’
Mark Carney says Canada is ‘united’ in face of threats as leaders agree to talk before tariffs take effect next monthSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailDonald Trump has defended his new 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, claiming the country cannot survive without the US.The White House announced the…
US agency proposes ending racial and gender workforce data collection
Republican-led EEOC proposal to end workforce diversity reporting heads to public commentary amid sharp criticism.
Can mediators broker a truce between the US and Iran?
With every new round of attacks raising political cost of compromise, analysts warn the window for peace may be closing.
Rescuers search for flood survivors in Afghanistan
Rescuers in eastern Afghanistan are searching through mud and rubble after flash floods and a landslide
Trump says he’s open to talks with Hezbollah, vows to help Lebanon
US President Trump said he is open to direct talks with Hezbollah.
Joseph Aoun in Washington: Bilal Saab firmly believes 'this meeting couldn't have gone any better'
François Picard is pleased to welcome Bilal Saab, Senior Managing Director of the Trends Research Group and a close friend of Lebanese President Joseph Aoun. Mr. Saab offers a cautiously optimistic assessment of a pivotal moment in Lebanese diplomacy, arguing that President Aoun's visit to Washington represents an…
Instagram on trial for allegedly harming kids
The trial between the state of Tennessee and Instagram is kicking off this week.
Netherlands to sanction trade with illegal Israeli settlements
Dutch ban on Israeli goods from occupied territory comes as efforts to implement EU-wide sanctions remain stalled.
Jordan faces growing risk of becoming latest frontline state in US-Iran conflict
As Iranian attacks intensify, Jordan is emerging as the latest frontline state in the widening Middle East conflict. Why is the Hashemite Kingdom a target for Tehran?
Zelensky faces deepening political crisis as protests dig in
In Ukraine, protesters say they’re giving Volodymyr Zelensky until Friday to re-instate the popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, and fire General Oleksandr Syrsky, the military chief of staff. The President removed Fedorov from his post last week, citing a clash between the two men. The protests have brought…
Lebanon's president urges Trump to 'keep supporting' its army
US President Donald Trump vowed Tuesday to help Lebanon "a lot" as its president, Joseph Aoun, sought Washington's backing for a fragile effort to disarm Hezbollah and forge a path to peace with Israel. Reporting from Jerusalem, FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky explains how the meeting between Aoun and Trump reprents "a…
French parliament backs social media ban for under-15s in EU first
FRANCE 24's Clovis Casali reports from France's National Assembly, where lawmakers have approved a ban on social media for children and teenagers under-15, the first EU country to do so. FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks with Philippe Coen, lawyer and founder of the NGO Respect Zone.
US appeals court rejects Biden bid to block release of memoir ghostwriter recordings
A divided three-judge panel of the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit suspended its decision until 3 August to give Biden more time to consider a further appeal.
Aliyev visits Berlin to deepen energy and trade ties with Germany
Azerbaijan and Germany signed a strategic partnership declaration covering energy, transport and trade, with Chancellor Merz welcoming Azerbaijan's gas deliveries, expected to reach 2 billion cubic metres annually by next year, as a further step away from reliance on Moscow.
Inside the Fight to Rid South Africa of Black Immigrants
As immigration surges in the country, activists are going to extreme lengths to expel foreign nationals, often taking the law into their own hands.
3 Myths Fueling Anti-Immigrant Sentiment in South Africa
As the nation convulses with protests and violence, data and research suggest that some of the biggest arguments against foreigners don’t stand up against the facts.
The Houthis may soon discover the limits of Saudi strategic patience
Saudi Arabia has so far ignored provocations to preserve regional stability. But it may soon be pushed into action.
Liverpool FC in talks to sell minority stake to Mittal-backed consortium
The consortium is led by British-Indian investor Amit Bhatia, the son-in-law of Indian steel billionaire Lakshmi Mittal.