Gaza ceasefire: What if Israel says yes?
Benjamin Netanyahu has done it before: making positive noises about a Gaza truce before boarding a plane to America, only for it all to unravel after he lands. For the Israeli prime…
Reversing the tide of urbanisation: Spain seeks to repopulate rural villages
Spain's countryside is the most depopulated in Europe. Some villages have just one resident left in them. But locals are fighting back, determined to attract new inhabitants. FRANCE 24's Maude Petit-Jové and…
French pension reform talks fail as projections show deficit to keep growing
French Prime Minister François Bayrou will face a no-confidence vote from Socialist MPs after talks between unions and employers over a reform of the country's pension system failed to reach a compromise.…
Did a Harvard report reveal 377,000 people are missing in Gaza?
Social media users, including high-profile politicians and media outlets, are sharing an alleged new Harvard study indicating that 377,000 people are missing in Gaza. However, the study was not even conducted by…
In the Netherlands, drug crime leaves a toxic trail on the environment
For years now, Dutch authorities have been regularly dismantling illegal drug labs producing amphetamines, ecstasy and cocaine – often hidden away in remote, rural areas. But one of the lesser-known consequences of…
‘Trump is eager to forge peace in the Middle East,’ Palestinian FM says
In an interview with FRANCE 24, Palestinian Foreign Minister Varsen Aghabekian said that US President Donald Trump "is eager to forge peace in the Middle East", adding that one "cannot ignore what…
Telling Gaza’s story beyond the rubble
In this episode of Arts 24, Eve Jackson speaks with Arab Nasser, co-director of "Once Upon a Time in Gaza" – a striking, Cannes‑awarded film that reframes Gaza not through destruction, but…
The 12-day war: will Israel-Iran conflict reshape the region?
Donald Trump went all-in with B2 bomber raids against Iran's nuclear installations over the weekend and then surprised allies and adversaries alike with a ceasefire announcement late on Monday. All this for…
Waste threatens saltwater lagoon
Spain's Mar Menor vacation paradise is dying because agricultural companies are discharging tons of nitrates into the lagoon.…
What do satellite images reveal about damage to Iran’s Fordo nuclear site?
Following the US strikes on the Fordo nuclear facility in Iran, Maxar Technology satellite images indicate that the underground complex was damaged. However, some users claim that Fordo remains "intact", with little…
Iran-Israel war: What tools are used to censor reporting?
Accessing independent information is impossible in Iran at the moment. In Israel, videos showing military targets and destruction are censored, but observers warn that broader conflict reporting is also curbed.…