US says supplying Ukraine with antipersonnel mines will help slow Russian troops
Thursday, November 21,2024,07:12
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Washington’s decision to send antipersonnel land mines to Ukraine was needed to "help slow down" the advance of Russian ground troops. The announcement comes two months before Donald Trump replaces Joe Biden in the White House. Trump has criticized the amount the U.S. has spent on supporting Ukraine. .. read more..
European Markets Seen Opening Lower
Thursday, November 21,2024,06:35
European stock markets are likely to open negative on Thursday tracking losses in Asian peers and weak sentiment on Wall Street .. read more..
Western allies close embassies as Kyiv issues raid alert
Thursday, November 21,2024,02:29
One day after Ukraine for the first time launched US-made missiles deep into Russian territory, air raid sirens rippled across Kyiv in response to online indications that Russia might be preparing a missile and drone attack on the capital. .. read more..
Swiss Market Ends Slightly Down
Wednesday, November 20,2024,18:16
Despite spending much of the day's session in positive territory, the Switzerland market ended slightly down on Wednesday due to a mild bout of selling pressure in the final hour. .. read more..
Danish military says it’s monitoring Chinese ship closely after undersea cabl...
Wednesday, November 20,2024,18:10
Denmark's navy said Wednesday that it was shadowing Chinese cargo vessel Yi Peng 3, which is anchored off the Danish coast. While the navy has not given any reason for its presence near the idle ship, the announcement comes a day after Finland and Sweden opened investigations into the suspected sabotage of two undersea fibre-optic cables. .. read more..
Major European Markets Pare Early Gains, Close Slightly Weak
Wednesday, November 20,2024,17:59
The major European markets closed lower on Wednesday as persisting concerns about the Ukraine - Russia war weighed on sentiment and rendered the mood cautious. The markets witnessed some strong buying early on in the session, but investors chose to lighten commitments as the day progressed. .. read more..
'A vision of benevolence': Why Chilean poet Pablo Neruda’s legacy endures in ...
Wednesday, November 20,2024,17:38
French President Emmanuel Macron paid tribute to Pablo Neruda at the poet’s former home in Santiago during his visit to Chile on Wednesday, highlighting the enduring bond between the Nobel laureate and France. This connection, which began more than 80 years ago, was both literary and political, with France serving as both a refuge and a platform for Neruda’s voice during crucial moments in his life. .. read more..
FTSE 100 Gains Despite Inflation Uptick
Wednesday, November 20,2024,13:42
Cooling geopolitics helped FTSE 100 overcome the pain of hotter-than-expected inflation to rise above the flatline and track gains across other European markets. .. read more..
'Hello, Dolly!' comes to Paris: Hit musical celebrates 60th anniversary
Wednesday, November 20,2024,13:21
Paris is not always associated with musical theatre, but little by little the French capital is becoming more like Broadway and the West End. The latest live show to wow critics and audiences alike is "Hello, Dolly!". On Entre Nous, we speak to Caroline O'Connor about what it's like playing Dolly in Paris. .. read more..
CAC 40 In The Green As War Clouds Fade
Wednesday, November 20,2024,12:25
The CAC 40 index that tracks the 40 largest French stocks based on the Euronext Paris is trading in green territory as geopolitical concerns surrounding the Russia-Ukraine conflict eased. .. read more..
DAX Rises As War Fears Ease
Wednesday, November 20,2024,11:17
The DAX benchmark that tracks the performance of the 40 largest companies listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange rose on Wednesday, amidst an easing in the tensions between Ukraine and Russia. .. read more..
European Stocks Modestly Higher In Cautious Trade
Wednesday, November 20,2024,11:08
European stocks are up in positive territory on Wednesday, recovering a bit after posting sharp losses in the previous session. Despite persisting concerns about Russia - Ukraine conflict, investors are picking up stocks, focusing on earnings and other corporate news, in addition to assessing the regional economic outlook. .. read more..
Live: US to provide Ukraine with antipersonnel mines to bolster defences agai...
Wednesday, November 20,2024,06:59
The United States will soon provide Ukraine with antipersonnel land mines to bolster its defences against Russian forces, a US official said late Tuesday. The decision comes as outgoing President Joe Biden works to boost Ukraine’s war effort before president-elect Donald Trump takes power in January. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments in the Russia-Ukraine war. .. read more..
U.K.CPI Update Seen Swaying European Market Sentiment
Wednesday, November 20,2024,06:10
Inflation data from the U.K. for the month of October due on Wednesday morning is expected to influence European market sentiment. .. read more..
Rafael Nadal glittering tennis career comes to end after Davis Cup loss
Tuesday, November 19,2024,23:33
Tennis legend Rafael Nadal retired from tennis as Spain lost to the Netherlands in the Davis Cup quarter-finals. The 38-year-old, a 22-time Grand Slam champion, was emotional during the anthem. Over 10,000 fans chanted "Rafa, Rafa" in tribute after his final singles match, marking the end of an iconic career. .. read more..
No, these videos don’t show Putin’s reaction to Biden giving Ukraine long-ran...
Tuesday, November 19,2024,21:41
Following US President Joe Biden’s decision to allow Ukraine to use Western missiles in Russia, some social media users are sharing videos of Putin threatening to use nuclear weapons and more. We explain in this edition of Truth or Fake. .. read more..
Swiss Market Ends Notably Lower
Tuesday, November 19,2024,18:24
After spending a few minutes in positive territory in early trades on Tuesday, the Switzerland market retreated and spent the rest of the day's session in the red, as geopolitical tensions, interest rate uncertainty and concerns about the outlook for global economic growth rendered the mood bearish. .. read more..
European Stocks Close Weak On Geopolitical Concerns, Growth Worries
Tuesday, November 19,2024,18:00
European stocks closed weak on Tuesday amid an escalation in Russia - Ukraine war and concerns about the outlook for global economic growth rendered the mood bearish. Investors moved away from riskier assets after Russian President Vladimir Putin updated nuclear doctrine. .. read more..
US approval for Ukraine long-range missile strikes into Russia is a slim life...
Tuesday, November 19,2024,17:26
Two months before leaving office, US President Joe Biden has lifted restrictions preventing Kyiv from using the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) for strikes deep into Russian territory that could help defend its territorial gains in Russia's Kursk region. Today, Ukraine launched the US-made missiles onto Russian soil for the first time. Here's what you need to know about the long-range ballistic missiles. .. read more..
'Sabotage' suspected after two Baltic Sea cables cut
Tuesday, November 19,2024,17:16
Two telecommunications cables cut in the Baltic Sea in 48 hours prompted European officials to say Tuesday that they suspect "sabotage" and "hybrid warfare" linked to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Story by Camille Knight. .. read more..
Zelensky urges Germany to support Ukraine's longer-range strike capabilities
Tuesday, November 19,2024,17:13
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday it was time for Germany to support Ukraine's longer-range strike capabilities against Russia. Details with FRANCE 24 correspondent in Berlin, Nick Holdsworth. .. read more..
Moscow says Ukraine fired six US-made longer-range missiles into Russia
Tuesday, November 19,2024,17:10
Ukraine fired six American-supplied longer-range missiles at Russia’s Bryansk region, Moscow said Tuesday, in what would be Kyiv's first use of the weapons inside Russia in 1,000 days of war. Story by Emerald Maxwell. .. read more..
French farmers protest against EU-Mercosur deal
Tuesday, November 19,2024,15:44
French farmers are protesting the EU-Mercosur trade deal, blocking highways near Paris with tractors to voice their opposition. They argue the deal will flood the market with cheap, low-quality imports that threaten local agriculture. The protest underscores rising concern over the deal's impact on France's farming industry. .. read more..
Ukraine hits Russia with US-made missiles for first time on war's 1,000th day
Tuesday, November 19,2024,15:17
Ukraine used U.S. ATACMS missiles to strike Russian territory on Tuesday, taking advantage of newly granted permission from the outgoing Biden administration on the war's 1,000th day. Details with FRANCE 24 correspondent in Kyiv, Gulliver Cragg. .. read more..
FTSE 100 Slips As Geopolitics Weighs
Tuesday, November 19,2024,12:44
The FTSE 100 benchmark of the London Stock Exchange aligned with the trend in European markets to trade in the red amidst a massive spike in geopolitical concerns. However, the index managed to outperform its European peers. .. read more..
European Stocks Tumble As Russia-Ukraine War Hurts Sentiment
Tuesday, November 19,2024,12:36
European stocks are reeling under a bout of selling pressure on Tuesday following an escalation in the Russia - Ukraine war, and amid uncertainty about U.S. interest-rate trajectory and the outlook for global economic growth. .. read more..
Zelensky says 2025 will decide who wins Ukraine war
Tuesday, November 19,2024,12:09
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday that 2025 will be decisive in determining who wins the war, in an address to parliament on the 1,000th day of the Russian invasion. Details by Léo Paichard and Eliza Herbert. .. read more..
Ukraine Conflict Drags Down CAC 40
Tuesday, November 19,2024,11:53
Market sentiment remains heavily impacted by the heightened tensions between Ukraine and Russia over the past few days. .. read more..
DAX Slips As War Worries Return
Tuesday, November 19,2024,11:24
An escalation in tensions between Ukraine and Russia dampened sentiment in European markets causing the DAX to slip close to a percent. .. read more..
Putin 'will not stop on his own,' warns Zelensky on 1,000th day of war
Tuesday, November 19,2024,11:23
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday urged Europe to push Moscow "harder" towards what he described as a "just peace", in a speech to the European Parliament marking 1,000 days since the start of Russia's invasion. .. read more..
Gisèle Pelicot slams 'macho' society that 'trivialises rape' in closing state...
Tuesday, November 19,2024,11:11
In her closing statement of the mass rape trial that has sent shockwaves across the country, survivor Gisèle Pelicot said it was time for “macho” society that “trivialises rape” to change. “I’ve lost 10 years of my life that I’ll never make up for,” she added. The trial enters its final stages this week. .. read more..
'Frozen trenches, burning steppes' - Ukraine marks 1,000 days of war
Tuesday, November 19,2024,10:55
Ukraine marked 1,000 days on Tuesday since Russia's full-scale invasion, with weary troops battling on numerous fronts, Kyiv besieged by drone and missile strikes, and officials preparing for Donald Trump to reclaim the White House in January. Details by Selina Sykes. .. read more..
French farmers step up protests against EU-Mercosur deal
Tuesday, November 19,2024,10:34
French farmers planned on Tuesday to step up their protests against a proposed trade pact between the European Union and four South American countries, saying it threatens their livelihoods. More information on the deal with FRANCE 24 correspondent in Brussels, Dave Keating. .. read more..
In the Netherlands, asylum seekers are no longer welcome
Tuesday, November 19,2024,10:16
A year after far-right leader Geert Wilders’ victory in the Dutch general elections, the Dutch government is set to introduce its strictest asylum policy ever. The new measures will limit family reunification and make it more difficult to submit new asylum applications. Report by Fernande Van Tets and Alix Le Bourdon. .. read more..
1000 days of war: Moscow now controls nearly one-fifth of Ukraine's territory
Tuesday, November 19,2024,09:44
War in Ukraine and Donald Trump's return to power dominated debate as foreign ministers from six major European countries began talks in Warsaw on Tuesday on the 1,000th day of the Russian invasion. Details with FRANCE 24 correspondent in Kyiv, Gulliver Cragg. .. read more..
French farmers escalate protests against EU trade deal with South America's M...
Tuesday, November 19,2024,09:43
French farmers launched new protests Tuesday against a proposed deal between the EU and the four South American countries of the Mercosur trade bloc. The French government is strongly opposed to the deal but protesters want French President Emmanuel Macron to do more to help amid rising discontent over foreign competition. .. read more..
Germany believes telecom cables cut in Baltic Sea was act of 'sabotage'
Tuesday, November 19,2024,09:40
The severing of two undersea fibre-optic communications cables in the Baltic Sea must be seen as an act of sabotage, although it is still unclear who is responsible, German Defence minister Boris Pistorius said on Tuesday. Two undersea fibre-optic communications cables in the Baltic Sea, including one linking Finland and Germany, were cut between Sunday and Monday. .. read more..
Children of Gisèle Pelicot decry 'house of horror' as French mass rape trial ...
Tuesday, November 19,2024,08:28
David Pelicot, the son of Gisèle Pelicot described the “house of horror” the family lived in during his testimonial at an Avignon court in southern France on Monday. For a decade, his father drugged his mother to have her raped by dozens of strangers. Caroline Darian, Pelicot’s daughter, also took the stand and said she had been "forgotten" despite also being assaulted by her father. .. read more..
Live: Ukraine marks 1,000 days since Russia launched full-scale invasion
Tuesday, November 19,2024,06:28
Ukraine marked 1,000 days on Tuesday since Russia's full-scale invasion, with weary troops battling on numerous fronts, and Kyiv besieged by frequent drone and missile strikes. In a boost for the country, US President Joe Biden gave the green light for US missiles to strike deeper inside Russia – a shift in policy that may be reversed when Donald Trump returns to the White House in January. Follow our liveblog for all the latest developments on Russia's war in Ukraine. .. read more..
European Markets Seen Opening On A Firm Note
Tuesday, November 19,2024,06:10
European markets are expected to open on Tuesday on a positive note even as markets focus on the health of the corporate sector and the potential monetary policy trajectory. .. read more..