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https://ift.tt/O7Yb0LR The African nation of Lesotho - the small, mountainous kingdom surrounded entirely by South Africa - once punched above its weight as the “denim capital of Africa.”  But that reputation is unraveling fast. In April, Donald Trump slapped the country with shock 50% tariffs, sending factories into freefall. Though those tariffs were paused, the uncertainty has been devastating.  from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/qVTH6js

https://s.france24.com/media/display/619d356c-6da0-11f0-ad6a-005056bfb2b6/w:1024/p:16x9/000-68C97LD-1.jpg The Angolan government on Wednesday said that at least 22 people died as an increase in fuel costs in the oil-rich southern African nation caused two days of violent unrest, leaving hundreds injured and over 1,200 people detained. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/Vd6l7Zv

https://s.france24.com/media/display/1eada446-6d99-11f0-a09f-005056bf30b7/w:1024/p:16x9/000-62RM6GB.jpg Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Wednesday Canada will recognize the State of Palestine at September's UN General Assembly in support of achieving a two-state solution, as Tel Aviv's conduct throughout its war in Gaza continues to push its allies, including France and Britain, to break with Israel. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/SZXjfQP

https://s.france24.com/media/display/1f3222dc-6d91-11f0-aa02-005056bf30b7/w:1024/p:16x9/063-2199453724.jpg US President Donald Trump on Wednesday hit India with a 25 percent tariff on its imports, as well as a flurry of other duty hikes and an undefined "penalty" for its dealings with Russia, as the US ramps up its efforts to force an end to Moscow's war on Ukraine. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/7rE5PkB

https://s.france24.com/media/display/1fb05190-6d8f-11f0-886b-005056bf30b7/w:1024/p:16x9/EN-20250730-201154-201826-CS.jpg Under Donald Trump, the US has abruptly reversed course on climate policy, withdrawing from the Paris Agreement and rolling back key environmental regulations. This dramatic shift has weakened global climate cooperation and empowered polluting nations and the fossil fuel industry. Clean energy progress has taken a back seat, while extreme weather becomes more prevalent, hitting vulnerable communities hard that are already bearing the brunt of climate change. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney welcomes Dan Becker, Director of the Center for Biological Diversity’s Safe Climate Transport Campaign. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/uCXJpn1

https://ift.tt/6m4QdLv Cyclist Lorena Wiebes of the Netherlands claimed her second consecutive stage victory at the women's Tour de France fourth round on Tuesday, beating fellow countrywoman and competition leader Marianne Vos. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/vJNnebO

https://ift.tt/ptuW4OR In Angola, shots have been fired again in Luanda, on Tuesday as the city is gripped by a second day of looting. The city has been brought to a standstill, with transport halted and shops closed, due to unrest that originally began as a strike by taxi drivers protesting against fuel price hikes. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/6Rf9ScA

https://ift.tt/nrsLkZB A gunman killed at least five people, including an off-duty New York City police officer, in a shooting at a Manhattan office building on Monday, sources told AP. The suspect, Shane Tamura of Nevada, died by suicide, two sources said.  from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/mhF562g

https://ift.tt/OktGlD3 France said a two-state solution is the only path for Israelis and Palestinians at a UN conference co-hosted with Saudi Arabia on Monday, which Israel boycotted and the US called a "stunt." Days earlier, President Macron pledged to recognise Palestinian statehood by September, drawing backlash from Israel and Washington from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/zhM136U

https://ift.tt/gyton7m Liver cancer cases could surge to 1.52 million annually by 2050 from 870,000 if trends continue, a Lancet study warned Tuesday. Obesity, alcohol, and hepatitis are key drivers of the disease, the sixth most common cancer globally, per Global Cancer Observatory data. Prevention efforts are urged to curb the rise. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/jcuTwH7

https://ift.tt/WPKhLxT France and Saudi Arabia will co-chair a UN conference in New York from July 28-30 to revive stalled two-state solution talks. Days ahead, French President Macron said Paris would formally recognise Palestine in September, boosting momentum for renewed negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/1BQIkga

https://ift.tt/V1fFGOc Wildfires raging for weeks in Turkey threatened the country’s fourth-largest city on Sunday, killing two people and forcing over 3,500 to flee. Greece, Bulgaria and Montenegro are also battling blazes fanned by extreme heat, drought and strong winds, officials said, as firefighters struggle to contain the fast-spreading flames. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/NQDlfnL

https://ift.tt/XjIHhKe Three people died and several were injured when a regional passenger train derailed in a wooded area of southwestern Germany on Sunday, police said. The accident occurred near Riedlingen in Baden-Wuerttemberg. About 100 passengers were aboard at the time.  from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/EPNhCUG

https://ift.tt/kwCsEdD Fresh artillery clashes erupted on Sunday near a long-contested region between Cambodia and Thailand that has been the scene of recent fighting in which at least 33 people have been killed. Both countries said they were ready to discuss a ceasefire after a late-night intervention by US President Donald Trump. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/gpPVJGs

https://ift.tt/nF5RYk2 Barring accident, Tadej Pogacar  is expected to cruise to his fourth victory in the Tour de France on Sunday. The final day of the race is normally a leisurely ride into Paris and a final sprint down the Champs-Elysées, but this year race organisers have added a tricky detour into the cobbled streets of the Montmartre neighbourhood. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/O86Ur2p

https://ift.tt/SZgY0eA Thailand and Cambodia clashed for a third day on Saturday, as the death toll from their bloodiest fighting in years rose to 33 and Phnom Penh called for an "immediate ceasefire". Report by Tommy Walker, C. Charpentier and G. Gosalbes. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/tgriJ8S

https://ift.tt/fKPbSYh US officials condemned France’s criminal investigation into the social network X, owned by billionaire Elon Musk, after Paris cybercrime prosecutors said they were examining complaints that the X algorithm had been used for foreign interference in French politics. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/FK4sw9O

https://ift.tt/PYgf0wx Border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia continued for the third day on Saturday with the death toll from the conflict rising to at least 33. More than 138,000 people have been evacuated from Thailand’s border regions and 35,000 have fled their homes in Cambodia. The UN Security Council held an emergency meeting on the crisis on Friday. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/3X2n5Pb

https://ift.tt/6PxKYbF In tonight's edition, former DRC president Joseph Kabila is now on trial for treason, accused of backing M23 rebels in the country’s troubled east.  Also, the UN World Food Programme announced it will suspend aid operations in Nigeria starting next month. And a young senegalese herder  has returned to his village after five years of transhumance across several countries.  from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/DIwkq3h

https://ift.tt/1TQCcSa More than 100,000 people have fled fierce fighting between Thailand and Cambodia, Bangkok said Friday, in the deadliest border clashes in a decade. The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting as international calls for a ceasefire grow. Jets, artillery, and tanks were deployed in Thursday’s violence.  from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/aXPYbBd

https://ift.tt/cm2dZOB Brazil's top court ruled on Thursday that ex-President Jair Bolsonaro will not be detained—for now—during his trial for allegedly plotting a coup. However, the 70-year-old far-right leader faces immediate arrest if he violates restrictions, including a social media ban. Bolsonaro is accused of attempting to overturn his 2022 election loss to leftist Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.  from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/aG5g3Oz

https://ift.tt/R14GhvQ Following 21 months of a war in Gaza of unprecedented brutality, the destruction and damage of 70 percent of buildings has buried the Palestinian territory under millions of tonnes of debris and plunged it into darkness. The Israeli army has relentlessly pounded the densely populated territory of 365 square kilometres (141 square miles) in retaliation for Hamas' horrific attack October 2023, which sparked the war and resulted in the deaths of 1,219 people on the Israeli side and nearly 60,000 on the Palestinian side. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective on the extreme destruction and humanitarian catastrophe threatening the livelihood of over two million people in war-torn Gaza, FRANCE 24's Mark Owen is pleased to welcome Canon Mark Madden, Archdiocese of Liverpool. Father Madden carries out the work of the Catholic Church across the Middle East, including Gaza. He is also a close family friend of the Owen family back in Liverpool. from France...

https://ift.tt/OYxrh1Q Chinese President Xi Jinping called for stronger trust and cooperation with the EU in a turbulent world, while EU leaders pressed Beijing for concrete progress on trade issues and its ties with Russia during a tense summit marking 50 years of diplomatic relations. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/743PrLb

https://ift.tt/TAjv3kz Donald Trump unveiled a sweeping AI strategy on Wednesday aimed at cementing US global dominance, cutting regulations, sidelining environmental safeguards and limiting state-level oversight. The plan was welcomed by tech firms but criticised by civil rights and climate advocates. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/SMCyr84

https://ift.tt/sBNK1ag A panel of independent UN experts has released a highly anticipated report examining the latest phase of the long-running conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. It details advanced military support from Rwands for the M23 rebel group, including air defence systems and armed drones, along with backing from Uganda.  from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/nS65Cmw

https://ift.tt/h6WFY3w Cameroon's President Paul Biya, who is 92 years old, is already the world's oldest head of state. In less than three months' time, he will seek re-election for an eighth term, which would see him reach the age of almost 100 at its end. Around 80 percent of the population was born after 1982, when he first became president, and many are calling for change. However, he remains the favourite as there is no united opposition. 81 candidates have now registered, with the full list due to be published on the 13th of August. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/MyhK6WO

https://ift.tt/7R5wl2x Venezuela’s Attorney General Tarek Saab said Monday his office will investigate El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele and two officials over alleged abuse of Venezuelans detained in El Salvador. The probe follows the repatriation of over 250 Venezuelans from El Salvador’s CECOT prison in a U.S.-backed exchange. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/Hbi3CUl

https://ift.tt/COUzAH3 Iran will not abandon its nuclear program, including uranium enrichment, despite "severe" damage from US strikes, its foreign minister said ahead of Friday’s talks in Istanbul with Britain, France, and Germany. Tehran accuses European powers of undermining the 2015 nuclear deal. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/PrJz12t

https://ift.tt/CGc0YzM The Trump administration has published over 240,000 pages of FBI surveillance records on Martin Luther King Jr., defying objections from his family and civil rights groups. The files, sealed since 1977, detail FBI monitoring before King’s 1968 assassination. The National Archives received the documents after a court order. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/nGqJhZY

https://ift.tt/kseLKgh Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who faced a major defeat in a key election for the smaller of Japan’s two-chamber parliament, said Monday he will stay on to tackle challenges such as rising prices and high US tariffs.  from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/TP4Eiwy

https://ift.tt/eC17hGr Adolfo Macias, alias "Fito", was extradited to the US late Sunday weeks after the head of the Los Choneros gang was recaptured following his escape from an Ecuadoran prison. He is the first Ecuadoran extradition since President Daniel Noboa launched a "war" on criminal gangs.  from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/8nlHF4x

https://ift.tt/0rkdF2J Syria's interim government said sectarian clashes in the Druze province of Sweida were "halted" on Sunday as security forces redeployed to the southern region and Bedouin clans and tribal forces that had converged on Sweida withdrew. The government has struggled to implement a US-brokered ceasefire deal designed to avert further Israeli military intervention in support of the Druze minority. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/gTt1Edj

https://ift.tt/u4hceak Ten-woman Germany reached the Women's Euro 2025 semi-finals on Saturday after prevailing 6-5 in a penalty shootout against France following a gruelling match which finished 1-1 after extra time. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/koNrJIL

https://ift.tt/rFx4MYu Eduardo Bolsonaro, son of Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro, has lobbied US officials to sanction the Supreme Court judge investigating an alleged coup plot following Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's 2022 win. US President Donald Trump has thrown his support behind the former head of state, threatening to level heavy tariffs on Brazil. The US-based Eduardo now stands accused by the Supreme Court president of having incited "hostile acts" against the South American country. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/Jm7kT1b

https://ift.tt/lYhfSr0 Over 200 Venezuelans who were deported from the United States on allegations of gang membership earlier this year and detained in a notorious El Salvador jail arrived in Caracas on Friday under a coordinated prisoner exchange that saw 10 Americans held in Venezuela returned to the US.  from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/3VztlKD

https://ift.tt/rzpN8u5 US President Donald Trump sued the Wall Street Journal and its owners including Rupert Murdoch for at least $10 billion on Friday, a day after the newspaper reported that his name was on a 2003 birthday greeting for alleged sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein that included a sexually suggestive drawing and a reference to secrets they shared.  from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/1j4g7Ik

https://ift.tt/RubadPc In Liberia, hundreds took to the streets on Thursday, angry over perceived corruption in President Joseph Boakai's government and democratic backsliding in the West African country. Critics also accuse Boakai of economic mismanagement. Protesters say they are concerned about the rising cost of living, alleged police misconduct and political pressure on opposition voices. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/MGQUH17

https://ift.tt/EC4aB9V Top European diplomats have warned Iran they are prepared to trigger the UN "snapback" mechanism — reimposing international sanctions — if Tehran fails to make concrete progress on reviving the nuclear deal by the end of summer. In talks with Iran’s foreign minister, the UK, France, Germany, and the EU emphasized the urgency of returning to diplomacy amid rising tensions following Israeli and US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites in June. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/C1YrJZA

https://ift.tt/VTr4w9l Felix Baumgartner, the Austrian daredevil who famously jumped from the edge of the Earth's atmosphere in a 2012 stunt, died on Thursday in Italy, the emergency services there announced. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/IMeGvDE

https://ift.tt/ZDiTX0a Taipei came to a brief standstill on Thursday when air raid sirens forced people off the streets and into underground shelters in a rehearsal for a Chinese attack. The annual civilian drill is being held in cities across Taiwan this week, alongside military training, to prepare the self-governed island for a potential Chinese invasion. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks to Alessio Patalano, Professor of East Asian Warfare and Strategy at King's College London. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/IcYvaO6

https://ift.tt/9DdLerc France will formally hand over its last military bases in Senegal on Thursday, ending a 65-year presence in the country. The move marks the latest in a string of withdrawals from former colonies as Paris faces growing calls across Africa to end its military footprint. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/Q2Wr6xm

https://ift.tt/15Cr3Ma Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Thursday pledged justice after deadly clashes in the Druze-majority city of Sweida, vowing those behind abuses would be held accountable and announcing that security control would be handed to local authorities. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/T4jQ9Bf

https://ift.tt/zwvQo6i Ursula Von Der Leyen on Wednesday proposed the "most ambitious" €2 trillion ($2.3 trillion) 2028-2034 budget to counter overseas competition and Russian aggression, but Germany, the bloc's top economy, rejected it as unacceptable.  from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/5hKnXZL

https://ift.tt/DI7c2Xj President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Coca-Cola agreed to use real cane sugar in its US sodas at his suggestion, though the company did not confirm the change. A shift from high-fructose corn syrup would align US Coke with versions sold in Mexico and Australia. Diet Coke, sweetened with aspartame, would be unaffected. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/AqWoeg9

https://ift.tt/2Yzw96b The closest images ever taken of the Sun are proving to be a treasure trove for scientists. The newly released NASA images taken by the Parker Solar Probe during a historic flyby beginning on December 24, 2024 are set to enhance our knowledge of space weather and bolster efforts to protect Earth from solar hazards. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/8yMxAhq

https://ift.tt/uHKRQ2n ⚠️ This content includes explicit material. Viewer discretion is advised. 📍Guadalajara, Mexico — A surveillance camera captured the moment a woman named Carla was shot and killed in the street by her ex-partner using an AR-15-style assault rifle. This type of weapon is classified as military-grade and its use is officially reserved to the Mexican armed forces. The suspected perpetrator fled the scene after the shooting. Local authorities have confirmed that a femicide investigation is underway. The case has sparked strong public reaction in Mexico, where violence — particularly against women — remains a major concern. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/Na24dCx

https://ift.tt/fpxRQjq House Republicans on Tuesday voted down a second Democratic attempt at forcing the Justice Department to release documents on the Epstein case. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks to legal analyst and former federal prosecutor Eric Lisann, about the growing backlash in the MAGA camp. He says that Trump and his supporters 'have been taking advantage of the gullibility of their base' and stoked conspiracy theories for years on end. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/GAqnrok

https://ift.tt/Jhr3Sz9 Western Europe sweltered through its hottest June on record, as extreme temperatures blasted the region in punishing back-to-back heatwaves. Dangerous temperatures stretched into July, with separate research estimating that climate change made the heat up to 4C hotter, pushing the thermometer into deadly territory for thousands of vulnerable people and greatly worsening the projected death toll. Millions of people were exposed to daily average temperatures rarely seen before in early summer. Scientists say human-induced climate change is increasing the intensity, length and frequency of extreme heat that fuels forest fires in Europe and across the globe. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, FRANCE 24's François Picard welcomes Richard Assheton, Journalist based in Marseille and Brian Sandberg, Climate Scientist Historian. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/GzS2TWD

https://ift.tt/pz5lJRF With drums, chants and a mission of inclusion, Swedish fan group the Soft Hooligans have landed in Switzerland for Euro 2025 – bringing good vibes to the stands and pushing for better support for women's football. The movement began in 2017, when Kajsa Aronsson, 61, and her daughter Estrid Kjellman, 29, were inspired at the Women's Euros in the Netherlands.  from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/xoP2OkE

https://ift.tt/f598Aim France marks its Bastille Day national holiday Monday with a traditional July 14 military parade in Paris and evening firework displays across the country. In his traditional address to the military on Sunday, French President Emmanuel Macron announced €6.5 billion in extra military spending in the next two years, saying freedom in Europe was facing a greater threat than at any time since the end of World War II. Watch the annual parade live on FRANCE 24.  from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/aoH7QqX

https://ift.tt/jO0iH9y The French army ceased to rely on messenger pigeons back in 1961, following the Algerian war of independence. But carrier pigeons still take part in military ceremonies and races, honouring the memory of their predecessors that served in both World Wars. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/sOQYfPR

https://ift.tt/lCXjW8q At least 37 people have been killed in violent clashes between Bedouin tribes and local Druze fighters in the southern Syrian city of Sweida, a war monitor reported Monday, marking the deadliest bout of unrest in the region since May. The unrest has prompted the Syrian government to deploy security forces in a bid to restore order, as fears grow of renewed instability in the Druze-majority province. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/943NPxZ

https://ift.tt/jwRShfT Bad Bunny's marathon show in San Juan late Friday was a night of palpable emotion for the reggaeton megastar whose latest artistic endeavor brings him back to his roots. Bad Bunny's most recent tracks underscore injustices in the US Caribbean island territory, but the evening was one of celebration: a lens on Puerto Rico that focuses on its resistance, pride and joy. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/DTSbLIn

https://ift.tt/OohPgF8 More than 70 people were arrested Saturday at protests in the UK against the Palestine Action group being proscribed a terrorist organization by the British government, following a break-in and vandalism at a Royal Air Force base. In London, it was the second straight week protesters gathered to support the pro-Palestinian activist group.  from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/KgjE5kJ

https://ift.tt/J9Alz65 US President Donald Trump urged his 'MAGA' political base on Saturday to stop attacking his administration over files related to notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, after a memo made public last week said there was no evidence that the disgraced financier kept a "client list", or was blackmailing powerful figures. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/BJbYFwC

https://ift.tt/mzAyclP Thousands of tonnes of toxic waste lie buried beneath one of Europe’s most important groundwater reserves in the town of Wittelsheim in France’s Alsace region. French authorities decided in June to permanently seal waste from the former Stocamine potash mine at the site, claiming there was not sufficient time to remove it safely. But scientists and advocacy groups strongly oppose the decision, fearing the chemicals could seep into the water supply of the Upper Rhine aquifer.  from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/t1pV5fM

https://ift.tt/fvUWQEi In the latest in a series of measures by US President Donald Trump's administration to increase pressure on the Cuban government, the United States on Friday announced its sanctions against Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel for his role "in the Cuban regime's brutality toward the Cuban people."  from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/xXZeUvw

https://ift.tt/rsbicU6 A preliminary investigation report issued by India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau on Saturday said fuel control switches to the engines of the Air India flight that crashed on 12 June were moved from the "run" to the "cutoff" position moments before impact. The report did not offer any conclusions or apportion blame for the disaster. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/MwuCje6

https://ift.tt/SpUWxau PKK fighters are set to begin disarming at a ceremony in Iraqi Kurdistan on Friday in a move to end long-term conflict in the region that has cost more than 40,000 lives. Imprisoned PKK leader, Abdullah Ocalan, said in May that the group would end its armed struggle with Turkey and instead use democratic means to defend the rights of the Kurdish minority. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/nmNQ1s8

https://ift.tt/ZLyblQh Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held "frank" discussions on Ukraine during Thursday's meeting, both sides said. The US criticised Moscow's lack of flexibility.  from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/Im1OGkQ

https://ift.tt/MSz9reb Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva warned Thursday he would impose retaliatory tariffs if the US hikes import duties by 50%, citing Brazil’s prosecution of ex-leader Jair Bolsonaro. Lula said he would invoke Brazil’s reciprocity law if talks fail, following Congress’ approval earlier this year. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/myYFLhc

https://ift.tt/THiWnqJ The US on Wednesday said it is sanctioning Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur for the occupied Palestinian territories, after failing to have her removed from the international body over her investigation of Israel's human rights violations in Gaza. Albanese, a human rights lawyer, has repeatedly called Israel's campaign a "genocide" and supported the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/ZBh96sk

https://ift.tt/YTfQqix US President Donald Trump imposed a 50 percent tariff on a key Brazilian steel supplier on Wednesday after Trump's administration called Brazil's trial of former President Jair Bolsonaro on charges of attempting a coup an "international disgrace," a move Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva labelled an infringement of his nation's sovereignty. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/hq7SwGK

https://ift.tt/eW7rEYm South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has strongly condemned Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 30% tariff on South African goods, targeting 14 countries accused of unfair trade. Trump also threatened an additional 10% levy on nations working with BRICS. Ramaphosa calls it a misinterpretation of data. The tariffs could seriously harm South Africa’s economy, as the U.S. remains its largest trading partner. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/Lht3l1Z

https://ift.tt/BdE7vo1 US President Donald Trump announces a 50% tariff on copper after sending tariff letters to 14 different trading partners. Bulgaria is set to adopt the euro on 1 January 2026. Plus, France's parliament approves a controversial bill on agriculture which brings back a pesticide that was banned in 2020. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/NdXC5Zi

https://ift.tt/wkJbIxH President Donald Trump on Monday said the United States will "have to send more weapons" to Ukraine after Russia's intensifying attacks saw it capture new Ukrainian territory, only one week after the US halted the delivery of some weapons. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/SiufJ41

https://ift.tt/mXKQWsS US President Donald Trump on Monday extended the deadline for countries to negotiate his sweeping tariffs to August 1 after announcing a hike in levies on over a dozen countries, including key allies Japan and South Korea, as Trump's trade war keeps the US and world economies on edge. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/7MJEwt8

https://ift.tt/NZx2yas Syrian authorities said wildfires have turned 100 sq km (40 sq miles) of forest "to ash" in Latakia province, as Jordanian firefighters arrived Sunday to help battle blazes for a fourth day. Crews face extreme heat, winds, rough terrain, and unexploded ordnance amid Syria's protracted conflict and economic crisis.  from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/G9HeYRi

https://ift.tt/9vaDdJP US tariffs will take effect Aug. 1 unless trading partners, including Taiwan and the EU, reach deals with Washington, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday. Rates will revert to pre-negotiation levels set by former President Trump, he told CNN, after a July 9 deadline lapses. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/GJ0UALu

https://ift.tt/tLFiIXl Israel attacked Houthi targets in Yemen's Hodeidah, Ras Isa, and Salif ports, as well as the Ras Qantib power plant early Monday, its military said. The strikes, the first in nearly a month, came in response to repeated Houthi attacks on Israel, the military added. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/Fqko2P5

https://ift.tt/jNPe297 Calling himself a "simple Buddhist monk", the Dalai Lama turned 90 on Sunday in the Himalayan town of Dharamshala, where the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism has been living in exile since fleeing Chinese rule in Tibet in 1959. The spiritual leader sat before a packed audience that included hundreds of red-robed monks and nuns who braved incessant rain to see him. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/HR2xJjl

https://ift.tt/CJLbkfe Israel will send a delegation to Qatar on Sunday for talks on a possible Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal, although Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the changes requested by Hamas to a ceasefire proposal were unacceptable. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/9t8rHVU

https://ift.tt/MB87Tah Leaders of the growing BRICS group of developing nations meeting in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday are expected to decry US President Donald Trump's "indiscriminate" trade tariffs, saying they are illegal and risk hurting the global economy, according to a draft summit statement obtained by AFP on Saturday. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/vpMamgK

https://ift.tt/sg7DthQ Waves of drones and missiles targeted Kyiv overnight in the largest aerial assault since Russia's invasion of Ukraine began more than three years ago, amid a renewed Russian push to capture more of its neighbour's land. Hours after the barrage that killed one person and wounded at least 26 others, including a child, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he had a “very important and productive” phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, FRANCE 24's Gavin Lee welcomes Samantha de Bendern, Author, Journalist, and Associate Fellow in the Russia and Eurasia Programme at Chatham House. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/JbsuD4V

https://ift.tt/MSnWDwH Family, friends and stars from the world of football are set to gather on Saturday for the funeral of Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota who died with his brother on Thursday in a motor accident. The ceremony will take place in Jota's hometown of Gondomar, near Porto.  from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/dUnsG2V

https://ift.tt/qFXIs3p French President Emmanuel Macron threatened "retaliatory measures" against Tehran if it persisted with new charges against a French couple held in Iran, including accusations that they spied for Israel.  from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/JpFoiC8

https://ift.tt/XAKd4R5 A wildfire in central California's wilderness rapidly expanded Thursday as hot, dry conditions heightened fire risks ahead of July Fourth. The Madre Fire, now the state's largest this year, scorched over 82 square miles (212 sq km) in San Luis Obispo County since Wednesday. Containment remained at just 10% by evening. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/5ZDmYtI

https://ift.tt/GZXzYly Ethiopia’s Prime Minister said on Thursday the contested Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on the Nile is complete, a key step in a dispute with Egypt over water rights. Cairo opposes the project, fearing it will cut its vital Nile water supply, calling it an existential threat. Egypt, reliant on the Nile for agriculture and its 105 million people, has long sought a binding deal on water sharing. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/NGXdtIq

https://ift.tt/3OCg95M A ferry headed for Indonesia's Bali sank on Thursday, leaving at least four people dead and dozens missing, the second such accident in the island resort's waters, where maritime travel is repeatedly impacted by lax safety standards and harsh weather. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/ESYgP0C

https://ift.tt/z31yjJ8 Costa Rica's top court on Tuesday asked Congress to strip President Rodrigo Chaves of immunity for the first time, enabling a corruption trial. Prosecutors allege Chaves directed a presidency-hired firm to pay $32,000 to his ex-advisor. The unprecedented move escalates a clash between the conservative leader and the judiciary. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/UAB6nzF

https://ift.tt/b1VtP68 The United States is pausing some weapons shipments to Ukraine over concerns about declining US stockpiles, officials said Tuesday, marking a setback for Kyiv as it faces intensifying Russian attacks. The pause, affecting munitions promised under Biden, reflects new priorities under President Trump after a Pentagon review of reserves. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/Nv8STeW

https://ift.tt/yruQcOv A jury reached a partial verdict Tuesday in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial but deadlocked on the most serious charge, racketeering. Judge Arun Subramanian instructed the 12 jurors to continue deliberations on that count while keeping other verdicts sealed, known only to the panel. The trial continues in New York. from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines https://ift.tt/pLlyrd0