Trump Squeezes Cuba
Many U.S. presidents have tried to bring down the Communist government over almost seven decades. This time, it feels different.
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Suspect and four others killed after stabbing in Washington
While en route, additional reports came in that the man was stabbing people, the sheriff's office said. The first deputy arrived within about three mi…
Katherine Short, daughter of actor Martin Short, dies aged 42
Short, who worked in social work and mental health, was found dead at her home in Los Angeles on MondayKatherine Short, the 42-year-old daughter of ac…
Australia news live: two arrested in relation to 85-year-old Sydney man’s alleged kidnap and murder; tennis boss Craig Tiley leaving for US
Follow updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastUS news site Politico to launch in Australia Politico, a major US news c…
Schumer predicts ‘long, painful and tedious’ Trump speech as dozens of Democrats plan to boycott – live
About 30 lawmakers have said they won’t attend Trump’s State of the Union address; top Senate Democrat predicts ‘tedious’ speech after president vows …
German Chancellor seeks "right balance" in his first official visit to China
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is visiting China on a two-day trip starting Wednesday. He's the latest in a string of Western leaders to try and se…
Former California charity CEO charged with stealing $1.2m in public funds
Gwendolyn Westbrook, ex-CEO of a San Francisco homeless non-profit, is accused of using public funds for personal useThe former CEO of a San Francisco…
France's Macron accepts resignation of Louvre museum chief after jewel theft
Laurence des Cars has faced intense criticism since burglars made off in October with jewels worth an estimated $102 million that are still missing,…
Louvre director resigns four months after shocking jewelry heist at the museum
The head of the Louvre Museum resigned Tuesday, four months after a brazen daylight heist where thieves snatched jewels worth approximately $102 milli…
'Ukrainians are getting ready to fight as long as needed', Director of Amnesty Intl Ukraine says
Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Veronika Velch, Director of Amnesty International in Ukraine, says that "Ukrainians are getting ready to fig…
What to Know About the Cartels Operating in Mexico
Other criminal groups in Mexico may try to take advantage of the death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as El Mencho, who ran the Jalisco New…
Savannah Guthrie offers $1m reward for return of her mother: ‘We still believe in a miracle’
Nancy Guthrie has been missing for three weeks and officials believe she was kidnapped from her Arizona homeSavannah Guthrie’s family has offered up t…
Threat of further violence looms after Mexican cartel rampage
The BBC speaks to Guadalajara residents days after cartel members sought to avenge the killing of Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera.
CIA offers tips to potential informants in Iran as Trump considers military action
The CIA is offering help to potential informants in Iran as President Donald Trump mulls possible military action
Louvre Director Resigns, Months After Crown Jewels Were Stolen in Heist
Laurence des Cars’s departure is the latest setback for the world’s largest museum. Her tenure was marred by labor strikes, water leaks, a ticket scam…
Man stabs four people to death in Washington state
Victims, as well as 32-year-old suspect, confirmed dead after incident on street in Gig Harbor, says county sheriff’s officeSign up for the Breaking N…
Two men arrested in relation to alleged kidnapping and murder of 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian
Human remains suspected of being those of Baghsarian were found on Tuesday morning near a golf club in Pitt Town, on Sydney’s northwest fringeFollow o…
Mandelson accuses police of arresting him over ‘baseless’ claims he planned to flee abroad
Former Labour grandee’s arrest over his links to Epstein came after Met police informed he was preparing to fly to British Virgin IslandsPeter Mandels…
Mexico Is Caught Between Trump and the Cartels
President Trump has demanded President Claudia Sheinbaum confront the cartels. The killing of El Mencho suggests it might be working — but could come …
Ukraine Battlefield Dead Could Reach 500,000 in Fifth Year, Estimates Suggest
Russia has lost as many as 325,000 troops, according to some estimates, with more than 200,000 deaths verified by researchers.
Paris says US envoy pledges not to 'interfere' in France affairs
The US ambassador to Paris, Charles Kushner, called France's foreign minister Tuesday and pledged not to "interfere" in the host country's affairs, a …
Mandelson complains arrest followed ‘baseless suggestion’ he was about to flee the country – UK politics as it happened
Former US ambassador issues statement via lawyers saying his priority is to cooperate with police and clear his nameKeir Starmer is taking part in a c…
Spanish engineer reports flaw in ‘smart’ vacuums after gaining control of 7,000 devices
Sammy Azdoufal alerted New York-based outlet the Verge after he took control of DJI Romo devices around the worldA Spanish software engineer reportedl…
From prison to Paris: Ambassador Charles Kushner at the centre of a Franco-American rift
US Ambassador to France Charles Kushner – a former felon and real-estate magnate aligned with US President Donald Trump – is at the centre of a diplom…
'We are not victims, we sacrifice our lives to protect freedom and democracy all over the world'
FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks with Ukrainian actress and musician Ruslana Khazipova, of the arts collective Dakh Daughters, about the impact of the Rus…
Study Shows Xi’s Purges of China’s Military Run Deep
Around 100 senior officers have been sidelined or vanished since 2022, hollowing out the top ranks and raising questions about the army’s capabilities…
An Israel visit — its strategic, economic, regional impact
The Prime Minister’s visit will help deepen engagement with Tel Aviv, going far beyond routine diplomacy
US ambassador to France set for talks with foreign minister after row
Charles Kushner has spoken to France's foreign minister after failing to respond to a summons on Monday.
Éliane Radigue, French composer and musique concrète legend, dies aged 94
The Paris-born artist reinvented the synthesizer through meditative and feedback-drenched sonic explorationsThe French composer and musique concrète p…
Ministers urged to impose temporary ban on crypto political donations
National security committee warns until tougher safeguards are in place, UK elections dangerously exposed to covert foreign moneyPolitical donations i…
Reform UK promises to scrap flagship Labour worker and renters’ protections
Richard Tice echoes Donald Trump with pledge of ‘great repeal act’ and ‘tight quotas and significant tariffs’Unions and renters’ groups have criticise…
Russia opens criminal investigation against Telegram app founder Pavel Durov
Pavel Durov, the founder of the Telegram messaging app, said he is facing a Russian criminal investigation on charges of “aiding terrorism.”