House passes Trump budget bill as critics fear cuts to services, ballooning debt

22/05/2025 15:34 France 24

The Republican-led US House of Representatives voted overnight Thursday to approve President Donald Trump's mega-bill that critics warn would decimate health care and harm the poorest Americans while further enriching the wealthiest and ballooning the debt by almost $4 trillion over the next decade.

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Germany's Merz inaugurates new brigade in Lithuania, saying Russia 'is a threat to us all'

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Thursday inaugurated a historic new brigade in Lithuania, saying that Germany and its NATO partners are prepared to defend "every inch" of the alliance's territory. The thousands-strong brigade is part of European efforts to strengthen the region's defences in...

22/05/2025 18:18 France 24

Humanitarian aid from 90 trucks being distributed across Gaza, the UN says

The UN said aid from some 90 trucks was being distributed at multiple points across Gaza on Thursday as more aid waited to enter the enclave. The Israeli military issued evacuation orders for northern areas of Gaza, warning they would be bombarded "with intense force" as Gaza's civil defence agency...

22/05/2025 12:26 France 24

New York Times: How Russia’s intelligence services turned Brazil into a ‘spy factory’

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, May 22: Lots of reactions from the South African press after Donald Trump "ambushes" South African President Cyril Ramaphosa during a meeting at the White House. The New York Times looks at Brazil's herculean efforts to dismantle a deep-rooted network of Russian spies. An...

22/05/2025 09:47 France 24

South Africa’s Ramaphosa the latest to endure Trump’s Oval Office ambush

US President Donald Trump has turned televised meetings in the Oval Office with world leaders into punishing tests of nerve, with South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa the latest victim of Trump's verbal aggression, the same tactic he used in the notorious row with Ukraine’s President Volody...

22/05/2025 08:41 France 24

More drones intercepted over Russian capital, flights disrupted

Russia said it intercepted more drones heading towards Moscow early Thursday. The attacks came a day after over two dozen drones were launched at the Russian capital. Both Moscow and Kyiv have deployed drones in the conflict. ...

22/05/2025 03:09 France 24

North Korea state media reports 'serious' accident at warship launch ceremony

A serious accident occurred during the launch of a new North Korean warship on Wednesday while leader Kim Jong Un was attending the event, with him calling it a "criminal act" that could not be tolerated, state media KCNA reported. South Korean media reported that the destroyer was lying sideways...

22/05/2025 02:48 France 24

Fresh evacuations as deadly floods leave thousands stranded in eastern Australia

Torrential rain pummelled Australia's southeast on Thursday, triggering flash flooding and forcing officials to issue fresh evacuation orders, while 50,000 residents were warned to prepare to isolate with more downpours expected over the next 24 hours....

22/05/2025 01:54 France 24

No aid entering Gaza this week has reached Palestinians, UN says

FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks to Rob Williams, CEO of War Child UK, about the spiralling humanitarian crisis in Gaza. On Wednesday, the UN announced efforts to deliver urgently needed aid that has arrived in Gaza this week, despite delays caused by concerns over looting and Israeli military res...

21/05/2025 21:11 France 24

'Nowhere is safe in Gaza, nowhere at all'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday he was open to a "temporary ceasefire" in Gaza, as international pressure intensified over Israel's renewed offensive and aid blockade in the war-ravaged Palestinian territory. "If there is an option for a temporary ceasefire to free hostages...

21/05/2025 20:05 France 24

Replay: Trump meets South Africa's Ramaphosa, plays 'genocide' video

US President Donald Trump confronted South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the White House on Wednesday with allegations of mass killings and land seizures from white people, in a scene reminiscent of his February ambushof Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky. ...

21/05/2025 19:24 France 24

Could the Finland-Russia border be the next conflict zone after the Ukraine war?

Russia has been increasing its military presence near the more than 1,300-kilometre border it shares with Finland, prompting concern in European capitals over Russia’s future plans. For its part, Helsinki has made a concerted effort to bolster its own border defences, including ramping up defence...

21/05/2025 16:21 France 24

South Africa president "very positive" ahead of meeting with Trump

US President Donald Trump is gearing up to host his South African counterpart at the White House wednesday. Topping the agenda for their meeting will be trade, the war in Gaza and the White Afrikaner farmers who the US President claims are the focus of a genocide in South Africa. Diplomatic ties b...

21/05/2025 15:20 France 24

Cannes 2025: Gaza casts shadow over festival, but films celebrate Palestinian resilience

With war still raging in Gaza, Palestinian filmmakers are in no mood to celebrate their strongest Cannes showing in years. But the movies screened at the world’s leading film festival, including brothers Tarzan and Arab Nasser’s "Once Upon a Time in Gaza", are powerful odes to resilience....

21/05/2025 11:48 France 24

Live: Ukrainian drone attack hits Russian semiconductor plant

A Ukrainian drone attack hit a semiconductor devices plant in Russia's western Oryol region that supplies Russian fighter jet and missile producers, Ukraine's military said on Wednesday. Ten drones had reached the target area, and a fire had broken out, Ukraine said on the Telegram messaging app. F...

21/05/2025 06:35 France 24

European nations increase pressure on Israel to halt Gaza onslaught

The European Union on Tuesday said it would to review its trade cooperation deal with Israel over alleged human rights abuses brought about by the Israeli blockade of humanitarian aid into Gaza. In London, British Foreign Secretary David Lammy said in parliament that Israel’s policy of blocking a...

21/05/2025 02:51 France 24

China slams new US chip curbs as 'bullying,' vows response

Beijing on Wednesday condemned new US semiconductor export controls as "bullying," vowing countermeasures against restrictions limiting China's access to high-tech chips and supply chains. The commerce ministry warned the new measures undermine the global semiconductor industry chain....

21/05/2025 02:09 France 24

Canada sends 'strong message' on Ukraine at G7 finance ministers summit

Top finance leaders from G7 nations convened in Canada on Tuesday to address Russia's war in Ukraine the and economic instability being fuelled by US President Trump's tariffs. During the summit to be held through Thursday, they will assess global economic challenges and attempt to align on Ukraine...

21/05/2025 00:21 France 24

Ukraine launches probe into French-trained brigade hit by scandal

The scandal-plagued “Anne of Kyiv” brigade of the Ukrainian army that was trained in France is under further investigation after a Ukrainian media report alleged that its commander had been involved in “fictitious combat payments and extortion”. The unit has seen over 1,200 cases of soldi...

20/05/2025 15:50 France 24

'We need diplomacy now: Europeans don't have to wait on US to engage directly with Russians'

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he was weighing what actions to take after the European Union and Britain moved ahead with new Russia sanctions, but gave no further details. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, FRANCE 24's Delano D'Souza welcomes Jeffrey D. Sachs, Director of...

20/05/2025 15:49 France 24

Romania's allies relieved by the victory of the pro-European party

Centrist and pro-European candidate Nicușor Dan has won Romania's presidential election, defeating far-right nationalist George Simion with 53.6% of the vote. Dan's victory, following a campaign emphasizing anti-corruption and EU integration, was welcomed by the European Union as a reaffirmation o...

20/05/2025 15:46 France 24

Three dead as thunderstorms hit southeastern France

At least three people died, including a couple in their eighties, when thunderstorms hit southeast France on Tuesday, leaving behind what one official described as "scenes of war"....

20/05/2025 15:19 France 24

Ukraine's allies hit Russia with new sanctions

Kyiv’s European allies have slapped new sanctions on Moscow, a day after a phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin failed to produce a breakthrough on ending the 3-year-old war in Ukraine....

20/05/2025 15:12 France 24

Amnesty International vows to keep up Russia right work despite ban

Amnesty International said Monday that it would keep up investigations on Russia despite Moscow declaring the rights group an "undesirable organisation", effectively banning its operations and exposing supporters to prosecution. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, FRANCE 24's Delano D'S...

20/05/2025 14:42 France 24

Germany reports 40% jump in politically motivated crime

Germany saw a 40 percent jump in politically motivated crime last year, official data showed Tuesday, with the federal police chief warning of a growing "radicalisation in society"....

20/05/2025 13:41 France 24

EU and UK slap new sanctions on Russian ‘shadow fleet’ illicitly transporting oil

The European Union and Britain on Tuesday announced new sanctions on Russia that target Moscow’s “shadow fleet ” of ships used to illegally to transport oil and gas. The EU has now targeted almost 350 of the ships in total....

20/05/2025 13:32 France 24

'19 months into a genocide: The intent from the Israeli side is to ethnically cleanse Palestinians'

Israeli airstrikes on Gaza killed at least 60 people overnight, including in a school shelter, as the conflict escalates amid mounting international condemnation. Over 300 have died in Gaza in recent days. Israel says it aims to free hostages and dismantle Hamas, but its broader goals of territoria...

20/05/2025 12:40 France 24

Spain: Flood survivors demand justice and reparations, six months on

On October 29, 2024, flash floods in Spain’s eastern Valencia region claimed 228 lives. More than six months later, residents are still struggling to rebuild. Beyond the economic toll, many say they cannot move on until accountability is addressed. Victims argue that lives lost – in cars, basem...

20/05/2025 11:30 France 24

EU leaders to pressure Russia with more sanctions

The EU is to formally adopt a 17th round of sanctions on Moscow on Tuesday over its invasion of Ukraine targeting mainly the "shadow fleet" Russia uses to circumvent restrictions on oil exports. A further package of sanctions has already been put on the table, but there are fears the EU has limited...

20/05/2025 10:03 France 24

Choose France Summit: Indonesia eyes new markets and strategy to navigate Trump's trade war

Emmanuel Macron announced a record 20 billion euros worth of new investments at the 8th edition of his flagship "Choose France" investment summit on Monday. More than 200 business leaders attended the gathering. FRANCE 24’s Yuka Royer spoke with one of them, Anindya Bakrie, Chair of the Indonesi...

20/05/2025 09:19 France 24

Putin says Russia is ready to work to end fighting in Ukraine after call with Trump

Moscow is ready to work toward ending the fighting in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday following a two-hour phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump. Putin said that Russia and Ukraine would need to find compromises to suit all parties.Trump has struggled to end a war that b...

20/05/2025 09:18 France 24

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