Israel’s opposition leaders back Eisenkot to oust Netanyahu
Opposition promises to form a government quickly but remains split over whether to ally with Arab-led parties.
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2026 Prix Goncourt: France's prestigious literary prize awarded to Philippe Jaenada
France’s prestigious literary prize “The Goncourt” was awarded on Monday to writer Philippe Jaenada. The prize carries a symbolic reward of only 10 euros, but results in considerable recognition and book sales for the winning author. FRANCE 24’s Culture reporter Olivia Salazar-Winspear reports from the Parisian restaurant where the jury made the call.
Who is goalkeeper Owono and will he be punished after De Miguel’s death?
Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono is at the centre of a social media storm after the death of Tenerife's Jesus de Miguel.
From Italy to Canada, how the UK’s Palestine Action group went global
The banned UK group, which targets Israel's war machine, has inspired activists in Europe and beyond.
Multiple flights to European airports targeted by bomb threats
The bomb threats involved two passenger planes bound for Warsaw, a Ryanair flight from London to Spain, two flights to Rome and a flight traveling from Israel to the Bulgarian capital, Sofia. No explosives were found.
Yemen: Houthi clashes near Taiz leave residents in a 'state of panic'
Fighting between Iran-backed Houthi rebels and Yemeni government forces has intensified around the city of Taiz. Residents face growing shortages of food, water and medical supplies as thousands flee their homes.
'I love giving debut novelists a chance': Shakespeare and Company's Adam Biles
The literary director of the English-language Paris bookshop Shakespeare and Company says that the shop has achieved such notoriety that invitations to authors to appear there are usually accepted. Adam Biles says the shop enjoys inviting both famous authors to speak there, as well as debut authors who deserve the exposure. Adam hosts the events himself, and over the years has interviewed hundreds of different literary figures of varying notoriety. Many of the shop's guests speak to us in Perspective before or after their appearances. We spoke to Adam in Perspective.
Europe on alert after supermarket freezers hit by cyber-attacks in 10 countries
Supermarkets have reported problems from Estonia and Sweden to Portugal and Italy and many retainers have been forced to discard food.
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Qatar remains hopeful the US and Iran can reach a deal
Qatar’s foreign ministry spokesperson Majed al-Ansari says regional neighbours and international partners are working to
New bodycam video shows aftermath of fatal National Guard shooting
Newly-released bodycam footage shows Tennessee National Guard members pointing their guns at 20-year-old Tyrin Johnson.
Iran commander sets out five conditions for regional security
Mediator Qatar says US and Iran are studying proposals to resume negotiations and that it was 'hopeful' of an agreement.
Two police officers protecting polio workers in Pakistan shot dead
The attackers, travelling on a motorcycle, opened fire on a police car in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
US urges Venezuela to release remaining political prisoners
The US secretary of state also discusses laying the groundwork for 'free, fair, and credible elections'.
Grain under fire: Russian, Ukrainian Black Sea attacks threaten food supply
Renewed strikes on Black Sea shipping imperil grain exports, drive up food prices and deepen global food insecurity.
Al Jazeera journalist recounts arrest during Israeli raid on his home
Released Al Jazeera Arabic correspondent Montaser Nassar describes how Israeli forces raided his home and arrested him.
Asian Cup postponed due to Middle East conflict
The Asian Cup has become the latest sporting event to be affected by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Organizers cite "exceptional circumstances" in Saudi Arabia, which has seen several Houthi attacks of late.
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Football: Spanish player dies on after cardiac arrest on the pitch
Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel has died following a collision with the opposing goalkeeper. The Spanish second-division club has said it is "heartbroken" by the loss.
Indian tourist killed after two helicopters collide near Everest base camp
The two aircraft crashed just metres from the ground after trying to land at the same spot.
How India pulled 500 million people out of poverty as inequality deepens
India's extreme poverty declined from 27.1 percent to 2.6 percent between 2011 and 2023, according to the World Bank.
Chadian farmers suffer from intensifying drought and take stock of their losses
In Chad, Wadi Fira is one of the two regions hardest hit by the drought. Just a few kilometres outside Biltine, the regional capital, farmers take stock of their devastating losses. FRANCE 24's Harold Girard reports.