Greece Greek EU vote slams Tsipras, rewards conservativesFrance 24 - NEWS WIRESThe exit polls in Greece for the European parliament elections gave New Democracy 33.5 percent compared to 25 percent for Syriza, according to a combined survey by the five main private TV stations. Early
Play buttonEuropean News European Election turnout highest in last 20 yearsFrance 24 - FRANCE 24The parliament spokesman Jaume Duch Guillot says the figure, which excludes voting in Britain, is the highest in at least 20 years and reverses years of steady decline. U.K. figures are expected later
Burkina Faso Gunmen raid church in Burkina Faso, killing fourFrance 24 - FRANCE 24Other worshippers were wounded in the assault on the morning service at the church near the town of Titao in Burkina Faso, the source added. No one has claimed responsibility for the attacks which threaten
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European Union Live: Europeans turn out in force as vote wraps up across the EUFrance 24 - FRANCE 24European voters turned out in larger-than-expected numbers on Sunday as four days of voting concluded in the last of the 28 nations taking part in 2019 European Parliament elections. Join FRANCE 24 for
Algeria Two candidates registered for Algeria's presidential electionFrance 24 - NEWS WIRESThe poll is strongly opposed by protesters who reject any vote held under authorities they say are tarnished by corruption from the rule of ousted leader Abdelaziz Bouteflika. But Algeria’s rulers have
World News German Greens leap in EU vote as left bleeds supportFrance 24 - NEWS WIRESAn exit poll in the European Union's biggest member state showed the Greens on 22%, Merkel's Christian Democrats (CDU) and their conservative allies on 28%, down eight percentage points from 2014, and
Kerber Federer marks return to French Open with victoryFrance 24 - NEWS WIRESFederer, a 20-time major winner, hadn’t played the tournament since 2015 when he reached the quarter-finals. However, on Sunday, it was as if the 37-year-old had never been away as he swept to a 6-2, 6-4
Fiat Chrysler Renault and Fiat Chrysler to announce merger talks: sourcesFrance 24 - NEWS WIRESRenault and FCA are likely to unveil the move “within hours, perhaps tomorrow (Monday), before the (Paris) bourse opens,” one of the sources told AFP on condition of anonymity, adding an eventual “merger”
Iraq Iraq sentences three French Islamic State group members to deathFrance 24 - NEWS WIRESCaptured in Syria by a US-backed force fighting the jihadists, Kevin Gonot, Leonard Lopez and Salim Machou were transferred to Iraq for trial. They have 30 days to appeal. Iraq has taken custody of thousands
Play buttonRoger Federer Roger Federer returns to revamped Roland Garros stadiumFrance 24 - NEWS WIRESThe 37-year-old Swiss star is the headline act on opening day, 10 years after his one triumph in Paris and two decades since his tournament debut. Federer, who played his last French Open in 2015, preferring
Play buttonCannes It’s a wrap: The best of Cannes 2019France 24 - FRANCE 24From Brad Pitt and Leonardo Dicaprio teaming up in Quentin Tarantino’s love letter to Hollywood; to Elton John celebrating the musical biopic of his life; to Sylvester Stallone reliving his Rambo days,
Play buttonShinzo Abe In Japan, Trump and Abe take a break from talking trade to play golfFrance 24 - NEWS WIRESTrump is unhappy with Japan’s large trade surplus and is considering putting high tariffs on its auto exports if a bilateral trade agreement is not reached. The United States and China are also engaged
Play buttonEuropean News Search continues for suspect in Lyon bomb attackFrance 24 - NEWS WIRES“All means have been activated to identify and detain the person who committed this act,” Paris prosecutor Remy Heitz told media in Lyon, France’s third-biggest city. The police circulated the suspect’s
European News Polls open in 21 countries on final day of European voteFrance 24 - NEWS WIRESGreece, Hungary, Bulgaria, Romania, Lithuania and Cyprus were the first to open their polling stations at 0400 GMT. Seven EU member states have already voted, and provisional results will be released on
Emmanuel Macron France's Yellow Vest protesters clash with police as turnout abatesFrance 24 - NEWS WIRESPolice in Amiens, hometown of President Emmanuel Macron, fired teargas at about 1,200 demonstrators after a group pelted stones at police, attacked local bank branches and set fire to rubbish cans, the
World News Cannes Film Festival: 'Parasite' by South Korea’s Bong Joon-ho wins Palme d’OrFrance 24 - NEWS WIRESThe award adds to a successful run at the French cinema showcase for Asian films after Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda clinched the prestigious gong last year. Bong, who made his mark at Cannes in
Play buttonCannes Film Festival Live special: Cannes Film Festival jury awards Palme d'Or to conclude vintage editionFrance 24 - FRANCE 24The Cannes jury has awarded the coveted Palme d’Or to “Parasite” by South Korean director Bong Joon-ho, wrapping up a hotly contested 72nd edition of France's signature cinema showcase. Join FRANCE 24’s
Russia Russia must free detained Ukraine sailors, ships, says UN agencyFrance 24 - NEWS WIRESThe Russian navy had captured the Ukrainian sailors and their vessels in the Kerch Strait, which links the Black and Azov seas, on Nov. 25, 2018 after opening fire on them. The Hamburg-based International
World News Antonella Bundu: The first black woman to run for mayor of a major Italian cityFrance 24 - France 24 ENThe 49-year-old Florentine politician certainly pulls no punches. “Matteo Salvini has almost institutionalised racism and discrimination,” said Antonella Bundu speaking with ">Al Jazeera. “But what are
Gaza Viral photo claiming to show recent Gaza attacks is actually from 2007France 24 - France 24 ENA photo allegedly depicting the Gaza attacks in early May was shared 40,000 times on Facebook. But it actually dates from 2007. In the photo, a group of young men are seen running away from a missile,
Play buttonWorld News Cannes 2019, Day 12: Vampire shrink wraps up brilliant Cannes competitionFrance 24 - Benjamin DODMANThe 72nd Cannes Film Festival had given us just about every film genre imaginable, from western to bromance to cop procedural. But one Cannes staple was missing: the psychotherapist thriller, that very
Play buttonLyon LIVE: Paris prosecutor statement on police investigation into Lyon attacksFrance 24 - FRANCE 24President Emmanuel Macron called the explosion that happened Friday, apparently from a package packed with shrapnel, an "attack". Police issued an appeal for witnesses amid a man-hunt for a man believed
Melania Trump Japan welcomes Trump with charm offensive amid trade threatFrance 24 - NEWS WIRESOffering high honors, golf and the chance to present a "Trump Cup" at a sumo wrestling championship, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, arguably Trump's closest friend on the world stage, will continue
Fine Gael Irish PM's pro-EU party ahead in European vote, polls suggestFrance 24 - NEWS WIRESCentre-right Fine Gael candidates were ahead in two of Ireland's three constituencies, with the Greens coming first in Dublin, the poll of around 3,000 voters conducted by TV channels RTE and TG4 in Dublin
Iran US to strengthen forces in Middle East to counter IranFrance 24 - NEWS WIRESPresident Donald Trump told reporters Friday that the 1,500 troops would have a "mostly protective" role as part of a build-up that began this month in response to what the US said was a threat from Iran.
Africa Algerian police arrest dozens, close off key sites as thousands demonstrateFrance 24 - NEWS WIRESProtestors have rallied outside the Grand Post Office in Algiers every week since February, forcing veteran president Abdelaziz Bouteflika to step down in early April after two decades in power. They continued
Play buttonLyon No claim of responsibility for Lyon bomb attackFrance 24 - FRANCE 24The package bomb left 13 people wounded, with 11 taken to hospitals. Those hurt included eight women, a 10-year-old girl, and four men. A nationwide manhunt is underway for the suspect, with the police
Play buttonWorld News Encore! - Cannes 2019: The women on topFrance 24 - Eve JACKSONOne of the four women competing for the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival Jessica Hausner and her leading actress Emily Beecham speak to Eve Jackson about women in the film industry and their latest
Play buttonNairobi ‘Many LGBT activists left very disappointed’, France 24’s Carolyn Thompson reports from NairobiFrance 24 - France 24 EN ‘Many LGBT activists left here very disappointed today’, FRANCE 24’s Carolyn Thompson reports from Nairobi after high court decision upholds Kenya's ban on gay sex.
