In a week that will be, according to President Trump, “remembered forever,” for what happened on Wednesday, T Day, the Day of the Tariffs, “Liberation Day” he called it – the term he also used to describe his election victory and his inauguration. Trump Tariffs & Viral Penguins, Le Pen Guilty
Tariffs imposed by the Trump administration continue to send shockwaves across the world. We get reactions from Lesotho, which fears the 50% trade tariff could be a death blow to its economy. Africa reels from Trump Tariffs
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio assured nervous NATO allies on Thursday of Washington’s commitment but urged them to massively ramp up defense spending. The call comes as Donald Trump sows doubt over alliance security, engages Russia on Ukraine, and escalates trade tensions with new tariffs. Rubio urges NATO allies to boost defense spending, reasserts US commitment
EU leaders will meet with Central Asian counterparts in Uzbekistan on Friday at a major summit aiming to enhance ties and expand influence amid intensifying competition from Russia and China. The summit highlights Europe’s keen strategic interest in Central Asia, a region of significant geopolitical and resource importance. EU leaders push for influence at Central Asia summit in Uzbekistan
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It took weeks of negotiation and tension in South Africa before the national budget was finally approved. It was passed with 194 votes in favour and 182 against. The Democratic Alliance, a key coalition partner, voted against the measure, raising questions about the stability of the unity government formed after the African National Congress lost its parliamentary majority last year. South African budget vote passes despite opposition from key coalition partner
Donald Trump announced a sweeping new set of reciprocal tariffs on Wednesday, arguing that they would “Make America wealthy again”. The speech lasted about 45 minutes. “I think you’re going to remember today,” he said toward the end, predicting that the public might look back on his economic policies and conclude he was right. That’s despite many experts predicting his policies will mean major upheaval for the US economy. Listen to Trump’s announcement. REPLAY: Trump's full announcement on tariffs
US President Donald Trump announced plans for sweeping tariffs Wednesday, saying “our country has been looted, pillaged, raped, plundered” by other nations. The aggressive rhetoric came as Trump showed a willingness to dismantle a global economic system that the United States helped to build after World War II. Trump said the US would charge a 34% tax on imports from China, a 20% tax on imports from the European Union, 25% on South Korea, 24% on Japan and 32% on Taiwan. Trump announces sweeping global tariffs, risking a trade war and inflation
China’s military carried out “live-fire” drills targeting crucial ports and energy sites directed at Taiwan. Washington condemned the drills as “intimidation tactics” and Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te labeled Beijing a “foreign hostile force.” China practises hitting Taiwan key ports, energy sites during 'live-fire' drills
Voters in Wisconsin elected a liberal judge to the state Supreme Court on Tuesday, delivering a setback to Donald Trump’s second presidency. This happened despite significant financial support from Trump’s powerful advisor, Elon Musk, who aimed to sway the election outcome. Wisconsin voters elect liberal to Supreme Court, defying Musk's millions
Ukraine and Russia both urged the US to address violations of a tentative deal after accusing each other of targeting energy sites on Tuesday. Kyiv sought tougher sanctions on Moscow, alleging breaches of commitments made in Saudi Arabia. The specifics of the supposed agreement remain unclear. Ukraine, Russia complain to Washington about strikes on energy sites
The Chinese military on Tuesday surrounded Taiwan in what it said was a practice blockade of the island and a “stern warning” against Taiwanese separatists as tensions continue to escalate between the two countries. Chinese military surrounds Taiwan in latest military drills
Iran complained to the United Nations Security Council on Monday about “reckless and belligerent” remarks by US President Donald Trump, who threatened Iran on Sunday with bombing and more tariffs if Tehran did not come to an agreement with Washington over its nuclear program. An adviser to the supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, warned that Iran would have to acquire a nuclear weapon if attacked by the United States or its allies. Iran will have 'no choice' but to get nukes if attacked, says Khamenei adviser
Israel’s military said it struck a southern suburb of Beirut early Tuesday in an attack on a Hezbollah militant. The bombing came a few days after another strike there, further testing a shaky four-month ceasefire between Israel and the Iran-aligned group. Israel says targeted Hezbollah militant in airstrike on southern Beirut
Rescuers are still scouring the rubble in Myanmar after a massive earthquake killed at least 1,700 people. Foreign rescue teams have arrived to help with the search. An armed resistance movement against Myanmar’s military junta criticised the government on Sunday for conducting airstrikes on villages even as the country reels from Friday’s earthquake. Read our blog to see how the day’s events unfolded. Live: Myanmar junta still bombing despite earthquake crisis, rebels say
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump spoke on Sunday about a UK-US trade deal. Downing Street described the negotiations as “productive”. Starmer and Trump discuss 'productive negotiations' on US-UK trade deal
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen faces a pivotal moment on Monday as a court decides her fate in an embezzlement case, potentially barring her from the 2027 presidential race. The National Rally, which sees her as a leading contender, has denounced the trial as politically motivated. France's Marine Le Pen faces embezzlement ruling that could end her 2027 presidential bid
Hamas chief Khalil al-Hayya said on Saturday the Palestinian militant group had agreed to a ceasefire proposal it received two days ago from Egypt and Qatar, key mediators in Gaza ceasefire negotiations. Hamas says it agrees to new Gaza ceasefire proposal received from Egypt and Qatar
France’s trade ministry slammed what it described as “unacceptable” US interference after the Trump administration asked French companies holding US government contracts to guarantee their compliance with an executive order banning diversity, equity and inclusion programmes. FRANCE 24 Washington correspondent Fraser Jackson explains why that could be more difficult that it appears. 'It's going to be difficult to see how this could be enforced': US expands diversity ban overseas
Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa announced a transitional government on Saturday, a key milestone in the transition away from decades of Assad family rule and improving Syria’s ties with the West. Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa announces formation of new transitional government
Russian President Vladimir Putin called on Friday for a UN-run “transitional” administration to oust Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky and organise new elections, after which, he said, Russia could “begin negotiations” on a peace agreement. Putin calls for UN-run administration to oust Zelensky before peace talks can begin
A French court on Friday sentenced a French-Algerian man to life imprisonment for burning his wife, Chahinez Daoud, alive after shooting her in both legs with a rifle. The violent case has shocked France and raised questions over whether Daoud’s previous complaints about her husband were taken seriously by police. Chahinez Daoud: French court sentences man to life in prison for burning wife alive
Qatar has hosted a second round of talks between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda. Qatari mediators also met separately with representatives of the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group. DRC President Felix Tshisekedi and his Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame met last week in Doha for their first talks since M23 stepped up an offensive in the eastern region. Rwanda and DRC officials sit down for second round of talks as M23 meets mediators
Since the Israel-Hamas war began in October 2023, sparked by the Palestinian militant group’s most deadly attack on Israel since 1948, 173 journalists and media professionals have been killed in the Gaza Strip. According to Reporters Without Borders (RSF), Gaza is now the world’s most dangerous place for journalists. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, France 24’s François Picard welcomes Laurent Richard, journalist and founder of Forbidden Stories, an international non-profit organisation made up of journalists to offer a “journalistic response to crimes against journalists”. He offers detailed, first-hand accounts of how journalists have been systematically “targeted” by the…
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy could face additional years in prison as prosecutors on Thursday said they would pursue a seven-year sentence and a €300,000 fine for Sarkozy’s alleged acceptance of campaign contributions from former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi’s government. Sarkozy, who is currently serving a one-year sentence with an electric tag as a result of a separate trial, continues to deny the charges. Prosecutors seek 7-year sentence for former French President Sarkozy
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