Trump administration imposes sanctions on two more ICC judges for investigating Israel

18/12/2025 21:16 France 24

The International Criminal Court slammed a "flagrant attack" on its independence on Thursday after the United States imposed sanctions on two more judges over their role in investigating Israeli officials for possible war crimes in Gaza. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces an ICC arrest warrant, praised Washington for its "strong action" against the court.

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Live: Zelensky says EU's €90 billion loan 'truly strengthens' Ukraine resilience

EU leaders agreed on Friday to provide a massive interest-free loan to Ukraine to meet its military and economic needs for the next two years, but they failed to bridge differences with Belgium that would have allowed them to use frozen Russian assets to raise the funds. Follow our liveblog for the...

19/12/2025 03:50 France 24

EU targets 41 additional vessels in Russia's shadow fleet

The European Union on Thursday imposed sanctions on 41 more ships in Russia's shadow fleet, taking the total of designated vessels to almost 600. The EU has imposed 19 packages of sanctions against Russia so far, but Moscow has managed to adapt to most measures and is still selling millions of barr...

18/12/2025 21:33 France 24

'This night may show us whether Europe is capable of being a real leader'

As discussions on the use of frozen Russian assets for Ukraine continue at the EU summit in Brussels, Ukrainian MP Lisa Yasko tells FRANCE 24 that 'this evening, this night may show us whether Europe is capable of being a real leader or fear of Russia will win' adding that 'this is a decision not o...

18/12/2025 20:30 France 24

Decision time in Brussels: Will EU ignore threats and seize frozen Russian assets?

Some brand it 'the most crucial EU summit' since the financial crisis of 2008. A last chance to stave off bankruptcy for a Ukraine government that might run out of money by the end of spring....

18/12/2025 19:21 France 24

Ukraine: Kharkiv tries to give its youngest a normal life

Only forty kilometres away from Russia, the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv is a regular target of Russian air attacks. Still, it tries to give its children and teenagers a somewhat normal life. #ukraine #ukrainewar #russia...

18/12/2025 16:09 France 24

Are Trump, the Gulf states and Russia meddling in Italy's top newspapers change of ownership?

Two of Italy’s top newspapers, La Repubblica and La Stampa, are likely to be sold to Greek media tycoon Theodore Kyriakou, whose political and business links abroad have sparked concern over editorial independence. The proposed sale, which involves foreign investment from Gulf allies and has draw...

18/12/2025 16:00 France 24

‘Ukraine needs this money’ : Zelensky is in Brussels for talks on Russian assets

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was in Brussels for a key European Union summit, where EU leaders faced a critical decision on the use of frozen Russian assets. Zelensky urged the bloc to release the funds to support Ukraine, warning that without this financial assistance, the country risks...

18/12/2025 15:37 France 24

For the Brazilian President, signing the Mercosur-EU deal is 'now or never'

As Europe hesitates over the Mercosur agreement, Brazilian President Lula has shown signs of frustration with a deal '37 years in the making'. He warned it was 'now or never' to sign, saying there would be no further opportunities during his term in office. FRANCE 24's Tom Vickery has the details f...

18/12/2025 15:33 France 24

EU leaders urge swift decision on frozen Russian funds for Ukraine

EU leaders are split in Brussels over using frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine. Poland backs urgent action, while Belgium resists over legal and financial risks. Ukraine is pressing for a decision by year’s end....

18/12/2025 15:31 France 24

EU kicks off crunch summit on Russian asset plan for Ukraine

EU leaders kicked off a make-or-break summit Thursday on using frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine, with key player Belgium under pressure to drop its opposition. The 27 nation bloc is scrambling to bolster its ally Ukraine, as US President Donald Trump pushes for a deal with President Vladimir P...

18/12/2025 13:33 France 24

EU-Mercosur deal hangs in balance amid farmer concerns

Brazilian President Lula has warned the EU to sign the long-delayed EU-Mercosur trade deal now or risk losing Brazil’s participation altogether. France and Italy are blocking progress over concerns about protecting their agricultural sectors, while supporters such as Germany and Spain argue the d...

18/12/2025 13:25 France 24

EU leaders split over using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine

EU leaders meet in Brussels to decide on using frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine. Germany backs the move, while Zelensky urges action. The EU proposes a €90 billion loan, but Belgium opposes, fearing Russian retaliation. Moscow calls it theft....

18/12/2025 13:18 France 24

Farmers protest Mercosur deal in Brussels

Hundreds of farmers in tractors protested in Brussels against the EU-Mercosur trade deal, disrupting the EU summit. Some countries pushed for stronger agricultural safeguards, while others backed the deal to boost exports. Brazil’s President Lula warned the EU that the deal must be signed now or...

18/12/2025 12:45 France 24

Live: Zelensky says Ukraine needs a decision on Russian assets by end of year

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told a summit of European leaders on Thursday that his country needed a decision this year on a plan to use Russian assets to plug Ukraine's budget gap. European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen earlier said EU leaders would not leave the Brussels summit...

18/12/2025 06:22 France 24

US Congress ends Assad-era Syria sanctions, opening door to investment

The US Congress has voted to permanently repeal sweeping sanctions imposed on Syria under former leader Bashar al Assad, clearing the way for foreign investment and marking a significant shift in Washington’s policy towards the war-ravaged country following the rise of a new government....

17/12/2025 23:26 France 24

US 'pressuring' EU not to use frozen Russian assets for Kyiv, Ukraine official says

The Trump administration is seeking to discourage European countries from using frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine's war effort, a senior Ukrainian official said Wednesday, adding that President Volodymyr Zelensky would lobby Kyiv's European allies to tap the Russian assets at an EU summit in...

17/12/2025 21:59 France 24

Oscars to stream exclusively on YouTube in 2029, leaving longtime home ABC

The Academy Awards will be shown only on YouTube from 2029, in a radical gambit for a movie industry that remains wary of streaming platforms even as viewing habits shift online. The US broadcaster ABC's contract to broadcast the Oscars is set to end in 2028, with the 100th Academy Awards....

17/12/2025 19:53 France 24

Trump orders blockade of 'sanctioned oil tankers' into Venezuela, ramping up pressure on Maduro

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday ordered a “blockade” of all sanctioned oil tankers traveling to and from Venezuela, marking Washington’s latest effort to intensify pressure on Nicolás Maduro’s government by targeting its primary source of revenue. How the blockade would be enforced re...

17/12/2025 16:38 France 24

Gaza struggles in winter conditions, with rains and sewage sparking deadly disease surge

Palestinians in Gaza were struggling to recover on Tuesday after days of torrential rain battered the enclave, flooding displacement camps, turning dirt roads into mud, and causing already war-damaged buildings to collapse, leaving at least 12 people dead, including a two-week-old baby. More than 1...

17/12/2025 13:46 France 24

In Ukraine, Kyiv residents haunted by nightly Russian attacks

About once a week on average, Russia stages a massive combined drone and missile attack on Ukraine, usually targeting multiple cities. In the capital Kyiv alone, these attacks have killed more than 330 civilians since 2022. At least 900 others have been injured and thousands more have lost their pr...

17/12/2025 11:22 France 24

Oil prices rise as Trump orders blockade of sanctioned tankers in and out of Venezuela

Crude benchmarks were rising on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump said the US would put a stop to any traffic of sanctioned oil tankers in and out of Venezuela. The country's oil revenue is a lifeline for the Maduro government, which now mainly sells its barrels to China. Also in this editi...

17/12/2025 10:27 France 24

Musicians raise alarm over AI scammers

If a recent song by your favorite artist sounded slightly unusual, there may be a reason: musicians are warning that AI-generated tracks are appearing on streaming platforms while being falsely credited to their names. Experts say the technology has become advanced enough to convincingly mimic an a...

17/12/2025 10:25 France 24

Trump orders 'blockade' of sanctioned oil tankers leaving, entering Venezuela

17/12/2025 09:57 France 24

Live: EU parliament gives final approval to ban Russian gas imports by 2027

The European Parliament voted Wednesday to ban all Russian gas imports by the end of 2027, approving a key step in the EU's effort to cut off revenues fuelling Moscow’s war in Ukraine. EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said that leaders must decide at a crucial summit in Berlin how to finance support...

17/12/2025 06:32 France 24

US warns of fees or curbs on European services amid dispute over EU tech rules

US President Donald Trump's administration has warned that it could impose fees or restrictions on European service providers, escalating a transatlantic dispute over what Washington describes as discriminatory EU actions targeting US companies....

16/12/2025 23:33 France 24

Lumpy skin disease: Storm-1516 spreads disinformation about French farmers’ protests

As France battles an outbreak of lumpy skin disease among livestock, some farmers are protesting government measures such as the culling of entire herds. Videos claiming to support them have gone viral online, but some are AI-generated. In this edition of Truth or Fake, we take a closer look at how...

16/12/2025 21:53 France 24

Reparations for Ukraine: new European body set up

Top European officials including President Volodymyr Zelensky agreed Tuesday to set up an international body to decide on tens of billions of euros of eventual reparations to compensate Ukraine over Russia's invasion. The International Claims Commission for Ukraine, signed by 35 countries, will ass...

16/12/2025 19:53 France 24

Defence of Europe's eastern flank an 'immediate' priority: eight EU leaders

Defending Europe's eastern flank should be an "immediate" priority for the European Union in the face of the threat posed by Russia, eight EU leaders meeting in Helsinki said Tuesday. "Russia remains a threat today, tomorrow and in the foreseeable future for the whole of Europe," Finnish Prime Mini...

16/12/2025 19:48 France 24

In Vietnam, the dark side of artisanal recycling

In the outskirts of Hanoi, Vietnam, some villages are covered in waste, sorted by hand by residents who have no other option for work. Although no clear link has been established between cancer rates and the handling of plastic waste, the UN is warning about these dangerous practices....

16/12/2025 16:46 France 24

Europe to launch international commission for Ukraine war damages

Ukraine and 34 other countries approved compensation body for damages from Russia's invasion. The plan would help finance the Ukraine government and its battlefield needs for the next two years. For Europe, it is a "matter of survival to show it deserves a place at the negotiating table", says FRAN...

16/12/2025 15:41 France 24

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Critics Say It Must Move Faster. 19/12 03:55 - EU agrees €90bn loan for Ukraine but without using Russian assets 19/12 03:50 - Live: Zelensky says EU's €90 billion loan 'truly strengthens' Ukraine resilience 19/12 03:22 - Ukraine loan decision brings EU ‘closer to war’ – Orban 19/12 01:37 - Police issue arrest warrant for suspect in Brown University attack, sources say 19/12 01:36 - Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,394 19/12 01:36 - Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,394 19/12 01:33 - EU’s plan to steal Russian assets for Ukraine fails 19/12 00:44 - Trump signs record US war budget with $800 million for Kiev 19/12 00:31 - Trump signs $1tn annual US defense bill without fanfare 19/12 00:00 - Stigma of Ukraine's forgotten soldiers who 'died the wrong way' 18/12 23:50 - Cambodia counts the cost of its border war with Thailand 18/12 22:28 - E.U. agrees to loan $105bn to Ukraine after bid to use Russian assets fails 18/12 22:18 - Democrats release new Epstein photos ahead of DoJ transparency deadline 18/12 22:06 - Farmers clash with police in Brussels amid Ukraine talks (VIDEOS) 18/12 21:44 - Imani Barbarin on disability rights, COVID and the war on Gaza 18/12 21:44 - Imani Barbarin on disability rights, COVID and the war on Gaza 18/12 21:33 - EU targets 41 additional vessels in Russia's shadow fleet 18/12 21:16 - Trump administration imposes sanctions on two more ICC judges for investigating Israel 18/12 21:06 - I've had lengthy chat with new MI6 boss, claims Putin's spy chief 18/12 20:59 - Palestine Action hunger strikers are ‘dying’ in prison, UK doctor warns 18/12 20:59 - Palestine Action hunger strikers are ‘dying’ in prison, UK doctor warns 18/12 20:30 - 'This night may show us whether Europe is capable of being a real leader' 18/12 20:10 - The Oligarch Part 2: How one powerful man made Zelensky president, Ukraine his pocket state, and sent it to war 18/12 19:52 - Trump proposes new rules to ban gender-affirming care for transgender youth 18/12 19:52 - Trump proposes new rules to ban gender-affirming care for transgender youth 18/12 19:21 - Decision time in Brussels: Will EU ignore threats and seize frozen Russian assets? 18/12 19:20 - Western media peddle Russia’s ‘abduction’ of Ukrainian children to prolong the proxy war 18/12 19:19 - Denmark says Russia was behind two ‘destructive and disruptive’ cyber-attacks 18/12 18:52 - Trump administration unveils plans to end gender-affirming care for minors 18/12 18:48 - Putin’s Year-End News Conference Set for Friday 18/12 18:41 - Trump critics praise Vanity Fair article for its scrutiny while allies dismiss it as hit piece 18/12 18:34 - US stands between EU and frozen Russian assets – media 18/12 17:59 - Vladimir Putin calls European leaders ‘piglets’ seeking revenge 18/12 17:59 - Vladimir Putin calls European leaders ‘piglets’ seeking revenge 18/12 17:59 - Ukraine may need to cut drone production if no deal reached on frozen Russian assets, says Zelenskyy – as it happened 18/12 17:38 - Stay at home if you have flu symptoms, experts urge amid fears of second surge 18/12 17:38 - ‘Money today or blood tomorrow’: EU leaders race to secure deal for Ukraine 18/12 17:17 - Over 1,000 Were Killed in Attack on Camp in Darfur, Sudan, U.N. Says 18/12 17:03 - US sanctions more ICC judges, citing ruling on Israeli war crime probe 18/12 17:03 - US sanctions more ICC judges, citing ruling on Israeli war crime probe 18/12 16:46 - Zelensky gives stark warning as EU leaders decide on Russia's frozen assets 18/12 16:42 - Egypt says gas deal with Israel is ‘purely commercial’ 18/12 16:42 - Egypt says gas deal with Israel is ‘purely commercial’ 18/12 16:35 - Zelensky Appeals to E.U. Leaders for Frozen Russian Funds to Fight War 18/12 16:20 - U.S. Inflation Slowed to 2.7% in November as Shutdown Distorts Data 18/12 16:09 - Ukraine: Kharkiv tries to give its youngest a normal life 18/12 16:00 - Are Trump, the Gulf states and Russia meddling in Italy's top newspapers change of ownership? 18/12 15:52 - White House says US would be ‘lucky’ if Trump stayed for third term 18/12 15:37 - ‘Ukraine needs this money’ : Zelensky is in Brussels for talks on Russian assets 18/12 15:33 - For the Brazilian President, signing the Mercosur-EU deal is 'now or never' 18/12 15:31 - EU leaders urge swift decision on frozen Russian funds for Ukraine 18/12 15:27 - Beijing’s reaction to US-Taiwan arms deal is “information warfare” 18/12 15:27 - Beijing’s reaction to US-Taiwan arms deal is “information warfare” 18/12 15:18 - EU summit on knife-edge over plan to fund Ukraine using Russian assets 18/12 15:18 - EU summit on knife-edge over plan to fund Ukraine using Russian assets 18/12 14:51 - EU debates use of frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine 18/12 14:51 - EU debates use of frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine 18/12 14:47 - ‘Why isn’t everyone talking about Domhnall Gleeson?’ Irish actor wins first Hollywood award 18/12 14:00 - Social media companies allow antisemitic hate to flow ‘unchecked’, Australia’s race discrimination commissioner says 18/12 14:00 - Peak Jewish body calls Labor’s plan to combat antisemitism an essential ‘first step’ but some warn it risks division 18/12 13:33 - EU kicks off crunch summit on Russian asset plan for Ukraine 18/12 13:25 - EU-Mercosur deal hangs in balance amid farmer concerns 18/12 13:18 - EU leaders split over using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine 18/12 13:17 - Life sentence sought for ex-Russian billionaire 18/12 13:10 - Guests from Kharkiv City: Rebuilding Life in Rural Ukraine 18/12 13:10 - Guests from Kharkiv City: Rebuilding Life in Rural Ukraine 18/12 12:51 - EU pushing ‘Buy European’ rule for arming Ukraine – Bloomberg 18/12 12:50 - Briton who fought in Ukraine jailed for 13 years by Russia 18/12 12:50 - News24 | China warns US to ‘stop the dangerous actions of arming Taiwan’ amid $11bn weapons deal 18/12 12:45 - Farmers protest Mercosur deal in Brussels 18/12 12:33 - Labour warned plan to jail fewer offenders undermines strategy to protect women and girls - UK politics live 18/12 12:17 - Bearing witness to Sudan war 18/12 12:17 - Bearing witness to Sudan war 18/12 12:00 - ‘We wanted to take action’: US toy company fights back over Trump tariffs 18/12 11:41 - The Putin Confidant Who Pushed Back Against Russia’s War in Ukraine 18/12 11:35 - A British man who fought for Ukraine is jailed for 13 years by Russia 18/12 11:27 - Starmer faces rebellion over plan to cut jury trials 18/12 10:12 - Drone strike plunges Sudan major cities into darkness as civil war rages 18/12 10:12 - Drone strike plunges Sudan major cities into darkness as civil war rages 18/12 09:06 - EU leaders fail to agree on stealing Russian assets for Ukraine: As it happened 18/12 08:25 - Russian delegation to visit US for Ukraine peace talks – media 18/12 08:21 - Either way the EU loses: Why ignoring the US on Russian assets will be the bloc’s undoing