Boy who stood in front of Obi’s convoy freed after three months in detention and more
Find these stories and much more when you grab a copy of The Guardian on Friday.…
China appoints new trade negotiator amid tariff war with US
Emboldened by the latest economic data that showed China's economy grew faster than expected in the first quarter at 5.4 percent, Beijing continues to play hardball in its trade war with the…
Who’s attacking France’s prisons?
Since Sunday night, France has seen attacks against prison gates, parking lots and even outside a prison guard's home. A hitherto unknown group has claimed responsibility over the social medium Telegram, but…
China’s Xi continues charm offensive in SouthEast Asia
After Vietnam, China's President Xi Jinping has arrived in Malaysia. Unlike Vietnam, which trades more with the United States than with China, Malaysia has kept China as its top trading partner for…
Brazil, the art of change in a post-Bolsonaro era: The sound of a nation
To mark the France-Brazil 2025 season, which takes place in France from April to September, and the 200th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries, FRANCE 24's cultural magazine arts24 brings…
China hits back at Trump tariffs with export restrictions on rare earths
China has restricted the export of rare earth minerals critical to the production of electric motors and high-tech components, a response to US President Donald Trump's 145 percent tariffs on Chinese goods.…
Lebanese filmmaker Ziad Doueiri: ‘The civil war ended, but the conflict never ended’
A world-renowned filmmaker whose films are linked and mirror the events of the Lebanese civil war that broke out exactly 50 years ago has spoken to FRANCE 24 about how the conflict…
Using wildlife conservation drones in Burundi
Burundi’s natural habitat was badly damaged during its civil war—and it's now under threat from population pressure and poaching. Conservation drones and local communities are helping protect wildlife.…
Will DOGE cripple the UN’s agencies?
Former American diplomat Hugh Dugan is leading an effort to "DOGE" the UN. His team is looking into ways to make the global organisation more cost effective.…
Nigeria confronts new ‘drone threat’ from ISWAP
The Islamic State West African Province (ISWAP) is now using armed drones for attacks in Nigeria. Analysts say authorities must adopt a new counterterrorism strategy to defeat the insurgents.…