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Serbia’s ‘students’ celebrate for a second night after election victory

Thousands gathered on the streets of Belgrade for a second night to celebrate the student-led movement's victory.

US court rules against Trump administration in California voting case

US appeals court blocks government effort to stop California from tabulating ballots from list of alleged non-citizens.

Romania says Russia-run sabotage network set fire near weapons factory

Authorities say the fire in September is part of a broader campaign against European countries that support Ukraine.

Iran war live: Iran says US ‘not serious’ about talks; ship ablaze off Iraq

Iran says the United States is "not serious" about negotiations as UKMTO reports a ship on fire off the coast of Iraq.

Flavio Bolsonaro vows to lead opposition after Brazil court imposes travel ban

Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro said on Monday a Supreme Court justice had barred him from leaving the country after he narrowly lost to incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Bolsonaro, who refused to concede defeat, denounced the order as intimidation and vowed to challenge the election results.

Bolsonaro says police demand passports after Brazil election defeat

Flavio Bolsonaro posted a video on social media saying police ordered him to surrender his passports

Jordan strikes Syria after church attack, killing at least seven people

Syria closes border crossings with Jordan after air strikes kill seven people in Deraa and Suweyda, including children.

Jordan attacks Syria in response to Karak church attack

Jordan’s air force has carried out several strikes in southern Syria in response to Friday’s church attack.

Harry Kane ends England's 25-year Ballon d'Or drought, Putellas wins third crown

Harry Kane became the first Englishman in 25 years to win the Ballon d’Or on Monday after scoring 73 goals for club and country last season. Spain’s Alexia Putellas claimed her third women’s award after helping Barcelona win the Champions League, ending teammate Aitana Bonmati’s three-year reign.

Europe's top NATO powers pledge greater defence role, reaffirm US alliance

Europe's five main NATO members said on Monday they were ready to take greater responsibility for the continent's security while reaffirming the United States as an "indispensable ally". Defence ministers from France, Germany, Italy, Poland and Britain pledged closer co-operation with Washington after talks in Paris on

England’s Harry Kane wins Ballon d’Or, Alexia Putellas takes women’s award

Bayern Munich striker becomes the first Englishman to win the prestigious award in 25 years, after Michael Owen in 2001.

Mecca pact nations hold talks with Iran to prevent renewed Middle East war

Senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan held talks in Iran on Monday aimed at preventing renewed fighting in the Middle East, with Tehran describing discussions as “very good”. The diplomatic push, attended by Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman, followed warnings from Washington, Tehran and

Mass brawl between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce after Istanbul derby

A mass brawl erupted between players of the Turkish football teams Galatasaray and Fenerbahce.

Protests in Europe: Fact-checking viral videos amid claims of 'chaos'

As young people protest poor school conditions and the rising cost of living across Europe, misleading videos are spreading online. Footage from Poland in 2017, military preparations in Portugal and a protest in Argentina have all been falsely presented as recent demonstrations in Europe, painting a misleading picture

Former FBI director James Comey hit with third set of charges under Trump

Comey, who was fired during Trump's first term, has been accused of unlawfully divulging national security information.

Anthropic's IPO filing shows soaring sales and steep losses

AI giant Anthropic has publicly filed for an initial public offering (IPO) with US market regulators. The document offered a glimpse into the company's finances but also contained nearly 100 pages related to risks around investing in the company. The filing revealed that in the first half of 2026, its revenue soared to

Serbia’s elections: 'Tracking fraud for sure had an impact on the results'

On October 25, Serbia's student-led protest movement won a historic victory in parliamentary ⁠elections, defeating outgoing President Aleksandar Vucic's party. Supporters of the student list explained to FRANCE 24 how they mounted a massive mobilisation to fight electoral fraud and monitor the electoral process inside

Africa food security under threat due to Iran war, trade officials warn

The war on Iran is driving up fuel and fertiliser costs across Africa, threatening food security, trade officials say.

The fall of El-Fasher, one year on

In tonight's edition, 15 military officials are sanctioned by the UK over the brutality and abuse of civilians during the fall of El Fasher. Also, ⁠Algeria's set to send in army units ​to ‌Niger ⁠to ‌protect energy ⁠and economic interests there. And days after a foreigner was beaten to death on the streets of Durban, t

Trump offers $1 million for tipoffs leading to vote fraud conviction as midterms approach

US President Donald Trump on Monday pledged a $1 million reward for information on voter fraud leading to conviction ahead of the upcoming 2026 US midterms on November 3. The president gave no details of how the reward would be funded or administered. The comments follow his repeated false claims that he won the 2020 p

What will Lula’s fourth term mean for Brazil?

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva wins a fourth term as Bolsonaro disputes the result. Can he deliver on his promises of change?

US court rules daughter of Trump critic James Comey was illegally fired

Maurene Comey had argued that she was fired because her father, former FBI chief James Comey, was target of Trump's ire.

Palestinian children crawl under Israeli military gates to get to school

Palestinian children in Jenin have to crawl under Israeli military gates to get to and from school.

Huge explosion at a weapons depot in Syria

Huge explosion at a weapons depot in Syria

What Vucic’s defeat means for Serbia’s foreign policy

Those expecting Belgrade to tilt towards the West may need patience while the new government deals with domestic issues.

How a WhatsApp channel helped Lula win Brazil’s election

Over 10 million Lula supporters joined a WhatsApp channel to help boost his campaign.

‘Deflections’: Abdul El-Sayed responds to Trump’s anti-Muslim attacks

The Democratic candidate for the US Senate has been the subject of Islamophobic attacks from Trump.

80 injured after bus plunges down embankment near Barcelona

80 injured after bus plunges down embankment near Barcelona

Serbian student movement eyes power after election triumph

Emotions ran high in Belgrade on Monday after a student-led movement upset the right-wing populist Aleksandar Vucic's party in Serbia's snap election. A celebratory mood gripped the capital, with drivers honking their horns and passers-by holding up three fingers -- the winning list's ballot number and a Serbian greeti

Jordan arrests three suspects over deadly church attack

Jordanian authorities have arrested three relatives over a church attack in Karak that killed eight people.

Comeback kid: How did Brazil veteran-leader Lula upset Bolsonaro?

Two days shy of his 81st birthday… Brazil’s Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva emerging as the comeback kid. Coming from behind in the polls after a bitter campaign where he often showed his age, Lula becoming the first candidate since Brazil’s return to democracy in the 1980s to win the presidential runoff after trailing in th

Trump faces private citizens lawsuit over limiting White House media access

The plaintiffs argue they are losing access to vital information media outlets covering Trump used to provide.

Brazil’s real sinks after Lula’s re-election victory

Investors react to Lula's victory with a sharp decline in the real and concern over increased spending and fiscal challenges.

Could the midterms change US military support for Israel?

From Texas to Michigan, Senate candidates are challenging US weapons transfers to Israel.

US midterm elections 2026 in maps and charts

On November 3, Americans decide which party controls the US Congress for the second half of Donald Trump's presidency.

UN cites 'ethnic cleansing' concerns around Israel's Palestinian displacement operation in Hebron

The United Nations on Monday raised "ethnic cleansing" concerns following Israel's operation to displace by force more than 3,000 Palestinians from their homes in Hebron in the West Bank after two Palestinian gunmen killed two Israeli soldiers at a checkpoint near the city on Friday. UN rights chief Volker Turk said in

Zelenskyy says peace talks with Russia, US to restart

Zelenskyy says peace talks with Russia, US to restart

French student union leaders call for 'continued mobilisation' after meeting PM

The French government met student representatives on Monday (October 26) following weeks of unrest. Students who had been demanding a meeting for weeks hail progress. Nonetheless they are now calling for fresh demonstrations next Saturday (October 31) to press for further measures. Details by FRANCE 24’s French Politic

Brazil: What does Lula's re-election mean for the Amazon?

Climate activists in Brazil are celebrating President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's election victory as good news for the Amazon rainforest. His last four years in power saw a record decrease in deforestation in the world's largest rainforest.

Opponents accuse Netanyahu of stoking tensions with Iran before Israel's election

Israel's defence minister denied on Monday (October 26) reports of a rift between PM Netanyahu and the army over Iran, before the vote. Netanyahu has campaigned heavily on his security credentials, insisting only he can "finish the job" in the US-Israeli war on Iran. His main rival, ex-army chief Gadi Eisenkot, has acc

Leaders across Americas react to Brazil President Lula's re-election

​President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won Brazil's presidential election on Sunday (October 25), defeating right-wing ​Senator Flavio Bolsonaro in a runoff to secure a fourth non-consecutive term.

Israeli candidate Eisenkot pledges to unite country as Netanyahu deems him 'soft' on Iran

Israeli presidential candidate Gadi Eisenkot's pledge made Sunday to "heal" Israeli society after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's divisive tenure resonated with some voters attending his final campaign rally before polling begins Tuesday. Netanyahu meanwhile received fresh backing for re-election from US President

'Lula accustomed to negotiating tough bargains': Campaign promises collide with right-wing Congress

Erin Ogunkeye is pleased to welcome Christopher Sabatini, Director of Chatham House's Latin America Programme. Sabatini examines how Lula's campaign reinvention, youth mobilisation, and the changing dynamics of Bolsonarismo are reshaping Brazil's political landscape. By embracing social media, mobilising younger voters

Israel election: unable to vote from abroad, expats have to fly home

Israelis can’t vote from abroad, so tens of thousands of expats are expected to fly home for the election. At Tel Aviv airport, supporters of opposition figure Gadi Eisenkot are already waiting at arrivals. A “Fly and Vote” initiative helps expats organise their trip, despite a failed petition from Netanyahu’s Likud pa

Macklemore holds charity stadium shows to raise funds for Palestine

In this arts24 music show, Jennifer Ben Brahim brings us a roundup of the big music releases and news of the week, from US rapper Macklemore's charity stadium shows to raise money for Palestine, to the return of R'n'B crooner John Legend with his 11th album "Muse" – his first collaboration with close friend Pharrell Wi

France protests: Macron rules out state of emergency – for now

The French government sought to draw a line Monday under weeks of protests that have been marred by violence, with President Emmanuel Macron heading to Marseille. France has been rocked by widespread anger over the rising cost of living, with nationwide demonstrations on October 17 degenerating into some of the country

Lula's re-election brings hope for the Amazon as deforestation drops to record low

Climate activists in Brazil and beyond are celebrating President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's election victory as good news for the Amazon rainforest. His last four years in power saw a record decrease in deforestation in the world's largest rainforest, appropriately nicknamed the planet's lungs. FRANCE 24's Environment

Jordan's strikes on Syria over church terror attack kill several civilians

Jordanian authorities on Monday arrested three suspects over last week's terror attack that killed nine people in a church funeral procession in the village of Hammoud. Jordan's military later launched strikes on "terrorist organisations" in neighbouring Syria in retaliation for the attack by alleged Islamic extremists

Brazil's Lula reelected president in runoff vote: A look back at his career

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won an unprecedented fourth term on Sunday (October 25), the country's electoral court said, in a shock result that defied polls.

What challenges await Brazil's Lula in his fourth term as president?

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will have to wrestle with a divided Brazil, an unfriendly Congress, feeble public finances and a Donald Trump-shaped menace during his unprecedented fourth term.

Brazil's President Lula da Silva beats Flavio Bolsonaro to win re-election

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, nearly 81 years old, clinched a fourth term in a tight runoff against Flavio Bolsonaro on Sunday. The leftist leader won 51.7 percent of the vote, compared to 48.2 percent for the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, official results showed.

Lula holds off far right with victory in Brazil presidential election

Leftist president mounts stunning comeback after unexpected first-round loss galvanised supporters of Flavio Bolsonaro.

🔴 Live: Brazil's President Lula da Silva beats Flavio Bolsonaro in run-off to win re-election

Trump escalates anti-Muslim rhetoric in fierce attack on El-Sayed

Trump has launched another fierce anti-Muslim attack on Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed.

Iran war live: Trump rules out strikes ‘today’; Israeli forces raid Hebron

Trump's statement comes as Iran says renewed US-Israeli attacks 'will achieve no different outcome'.

Ballon d’Or 2026: Can Barcelona phenom Lamine Yamal become youngest winner?

Still a teenager, Yamal could surpass Brazilian legend Ronaldo Nazario, who won the Ballon d'Or at the age of 21.

Thousands protest in Prague against public media funding reforms

Demonstrators allege Prime Minister Andrej Babis and his coalition's proposed reforms pose a threat to press freedom.

Report: IDF chief pushes back on Netanyahu's order

An extraordinary confrontation at the top of Israel's leadership, just two days before the election. Israeli media report Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and military chief Eyal Zamir are at odds over Iran. Zamir reportedly fears government instructions could trigger an immediate military escalation and has demanded

Venezuela’s opposition leader Machado returns after months in exile

Venezuela’s opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado returned home after more than 10 months.

Bulgaria election heads to a run-off amid low voter turnout

Bulgarians will now choose between President Iliana Yotova and former caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov next week.