Dozens found guilty in Genoa's deadly bridge collapse
Thursday, July 16,2026,13:33
An Italian court has found 32 defendants guilty over the deadly Genoa bridge collapse in 2018. Forty-three people died when their vehicles plunged from the flyover in the port city. On the morning of August 14, 2018, during a summer storm, a 200-metre section of the bridge collapsed, sending dozens of vehicles plunging on to warehouses and a riverbed beneath. .. read more..
A ride through Paris and time
Thursday, July 16,2026,13:07
As a visitor to the French capital, there are a lot of choices when it comes to discovering the city – walking tours, bus tours and even boat tours. In this edition, we look at another way to get around Paris: a Solex. If you don't know what a Solex is, you're not alone. Luis Leyva from Le French Way tells us all about this icon of French culture, and why visitors are choosing more and more to see the sights the vintage way. .. read more..
World Cup: is English football cursed?
Thursday, July 16,2026,12:49
It will be Argentina defending its title in the World Cup final on July 19 in the United States. Lionel Messi captained his team to victory over England with Argentina scoring in the final moments of the match. It’s a story that keeps repeating itself for England the inventors of football — who haven’t reached a World Cup final since 1966. .. read more..
France explored Pegasus spyware deal despite Morocco espionage claims
Thursday, July 16,2026,12:45
France briefly explored acquiring the controversial Pegasus spyware in 2019, according to media investigations, even as Morocco was allegedly using the Israeli-made surveillance tool to target French ministers. The report claims President Emmanuel Macron ultimately rejected the purchase to avoid reliance on foreign technology. Morocco has denied the spying allegations. .. read more..
France adopts bill legalising assisted dying for adults
Thursday, July 16,2026,12:39
French lawmakers on July 19 adopted a bill that will create a legal right to assisted dying for adults with incurable illnesses, capping an intense ethical and political debate. The law would enable patients suffering from incurable and life-threatening illnesses to request lethal medication under strict medical supervision. The text will now be presented to the constitutional court, which has up to a month to approve it. .. read more..
'Thousands of people are still dying over a few meters of ground' in Ukraine
Thursday, July 16,2026,12:35
In this edition, British photographer Mark Neville, who is based in Kyiv, talks about his passion for the future of Ukraine and his belief that the country will win the war with Russia that started after Moscow’s full-scale invasion in 2022. He has spoken with FRANCE 24 multiple times to share some of the still photographs he has taken in Ukraine – both in major cities like Kyiv and from the frontline. This time, he showed us some of the footage he filmed as he went about taking his pictures. .. read more..
Macron vows to replant Fontainebleau forest after devastating wildfires
Thursday, July 16,2026,12:05
French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday vowed to replant Fontainebleau forest after devastating wildfires blazed through at least 10% of the 20,000 hectare demain and forced hundreds of residents to flee. The historic forest, just south of Paris, draws hikers, climbers and nature lovers from all over the world every year. .. read more..
FTSE 100 Modestly Lower In Cautious Trade
Thursday, July 16,2026,11:03
The UK market's benchmark index FTSE 100, which recovered some ground after an early fall, remained in negative territory at noon on Thursday with investors staying reluctant to pick up stocks amid worries about the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. .. read more..
Ukrainians protest the dismissal of Kyiv's 'most successful defence minister'
Thursday, July 16,2026,10:33
Russian missiles targeted the Ukrainian capital early on July 16, but it hasn't deterred protesters who are out in the streets opposing the dismissal of the popular defence minister, Mykhailo Fedorov. During his tenure, Federov oversaw a series of successful Ukrainian operations, including strikes on energy targets deep inside Russia. .. read more..
New Pegasus spyware revelations as French PM visits Morocco
Thursday, July 16,2026,10:25
PRESS REVIEW - Thursday, July 7: we look into new revelations on the Moroccan surveillance apparatus, five years after the first wave of the Pegasus spyware scandal. In other news, support for Israel is floundering on both sides of the political spectrum in Washington ahead of Israeli prime Minister Bejamin Netanyahu's visit this weekend. Finally, we look at international reactions to the World Cup semi-final, when Argentina made a historic comeback, quashing the Three Lions' hope of putting an end to 60 years of hurt. .. read more..
CAC 40 Down Nearly 0.7%; Publicis Groupe Rises On Earnings
Thursday, July 16,2026,10:16
After opening slightly down, France's equity benchmark CAC 40 remained in negative territory a little past noon on Thursday as persisting worries about Middle East tensions and the likelihood of a wider U.S.-Iran conflict rendered the mood cautious. .. read more..
Ahead of French PM's visit, Rabat faces allegations of spying on Paris
Thursday, July 16,2026,10:04
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is set to visit Morocco on July 16 in an effort to strengthen ties between Paris and Rabat, whether it is for trade or defence. But as the visit starts, an investigation has revealed that Morocco has used Israeli spyware to spy on several French ministers, including the French prime minister himself. FRANCE 24's Shirli Sitbon tells us more. .. read more..
DAX Slips As Middle East Tensions Hurt Sentiment
Thursday, July 16,2026,10:00
The German stock market is notably lower on Thursday amid prospects of fresh military actions by the U.S. against Iran and a sell-off in the technology sector. Investors also reacted to fresh earnings updates and other corporate news. .. read more..
European Shares Edge Lower With Iran Tensions, Earnings In Focus
Thursday, July 16,2026,09:22
European stocks were moving lower on Thursday as investors weighed escalating Middle East tensions and monitored mixed earnings updates. .. read more..
Protests erupt in Ukraine as Zelensky removes defence minister, 'his most pop...
Thursday, July 16,2026,08:55
Large protests erupted in several Ukrainian cities on July 16 against the removal of popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov by President Volodymyr Zelensky. Only appointed six months ago, Fedorov carved a reputation as a moderniser who tried to reform the Ukrainian military, worn down by more than four years of the Russian invasion. FRANCE 24's Emmanuelle Chaze tells us more from one of the protests. .. read more..
Protests against removal of popular defence minister erupt across Ukraine
Thursday, July 16,2026,07:34
Rare wartime protests in Ukraine erupted across the country on Thursday with demonstrators demanding that President Volodymyr Zelensky reappoint Mykhailo Fedorov, who was removed from office on Wednesday. .. read more..
European Shares Poised For Mixed Open
Thursday, July 16,2026,05:38
European stocks are seen opening mixed on Thursday, with technology stocks likely to come under selling pressure amid concerns over whether the artificial-intelligence driven rally can be sustained. .. read more..
Ukraine defence minister resigns as part of Zelensky's cabinet reshuffle
Wednesday, July 15,2026,21:49
Ukraine's Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced his resignation on Wednesday as part of President Volodymyr Zelensky's cabinet reshuffle, stepping down after overseeing a rapid expansion of drone warfare capabilities and military reforms during Russia's full-scale invasion. .. read more..
EU, Ukraine seal 'drone deal' to boost production, establish joint ventures
Wednesday, July 15,2026,19:34
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday announced a "drone deal" with Ukraine to boost joint production of the key battlefield technology. Ukraine has already signed similar deals with some individual EU countries and Gulf nations looking to tap into the expertise Kyiv has developed during more than four years of war with Russia. FRANCE 24's EU correspondent Dave Keating has more. .. read more..
Following years of wildfires, Europe must 'diversify landscapes, develop land...
Wednesday, July 15,2026,18:08
For Spotlight, François Picard is pleased to welcome Johan Sjöström, Senior Research Scientist at RISE Research Institutes of Sweden. He argues that the devastating wildfires affecting northern France are not an isolated anomaly but part of a "new normal" for Europe. His focus moves beyond extreme weather to examine the interaction between climate, vegetation, land management and institutional preparedness. .. read more..
Swiss Market Ends On Firm Note; Richemont Rises Nearly 7%
Wednesday, July 15,2026,17:44
Despite struggling for direction till a little past mid-afternoon, the Switzerland market closed on a firm note on Wednesday thanks to some strong buying at a few frontline counters in the last couple of hours of the session. .. read more..
Major European Markets Close On Mixed Note
Wednesday, July 15,2026,17:28
The major European markets ended on a mixed note on Wednesday as worries about escalating tensions in the Middle East and higher bond yields rendered the mood cautious, preventing investors from making significant moves. U.S. forces resumed the naval blockade against vessels transiting to and from Iranian ports and coastal areas, and President Donald Trump threatened to hit energy targets in Iran .. read more..
Count Binface: The joke candidate that could enter the British Parliament
Wednesday, July 15,2026,16:52
Could an intergalactic space warrior become the #UK's newest member of #parliament? Now that he is the only likely challenger to Nigel #Farage's seat in the #Clacton-on-Sea by-election, the chances of him entering the House of Commons have never been this high. .. read more..
Meet the millionaires investing in nature conservation
Wednesday, July 15,2026,15:52
In France, a handful of wealthy entrepreneurs are buying up hundreds of hectares of land with the goal of letting nature reclaim its rightful place. Among them is Rodolphe Landemaine, an artisan baker at the helm of 30 bakeries in France and Japan. He routinely opens the doors to his Normandy estate to other business leaders in hopes that they, too, will put their money to good use. .. read more..
Expert warns 'European temperatures are warming the fastest'
Wednesday, July 15,2026,13:44
In this edition, a climatologist talks to FRANCE 24 about our changing weather patterns and their effects on wildfires currently raging across Europe. Dr. Alan Kennedy-Asser, Senior researcher at the University of Bristol, sheds light on the issue against a backdrop of hundreds of French firefighters just managing to contain two fires that have raged across parts of the famous Fontainebleau forest near Paris. .. read more..
FTSE 100 Drifts Lower As Miners Shed Ground
Wednesday, July 15,2026,11:07
Despite coming off early lows, the UK stock market remained in negative territory around noon on Wednesday as escalating Middle East tensions and weak Chinese GDP growth data rendered the mood cautious. .. read more..
CAC 40 Modestly Lower In Cautious Trade Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions
Wednesday, July 15,2026,10:40
French stocks turned in a mixed performance on Wednesday with investors mostly making cautious moves as oil prices and bond yields moved higher amid rising tensions in the Middle East. Some upbeat earnings updates from big-name U.S. and European companies helped limit market's downside. .. read more..
After the 'near oppressive' clean girl era, cigarettes are trendy again
Wednesday, July 15,2026,10:16
PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, July 15: French papers weep, while the Spanish press celebrates the World Cup semi-final. Also in France, papers discuss the assisted dying bill that will be voted on today. Finally: are cigarettes back in vogue? .. read more..
DAX Notably Lower As Middle East Tensions Weigh On Sentiment
Wednesday, July 15,2026,10:00
Despite some upbeat earnings updates from big-name companies in Europe, German stocks shed ground on Wednesday, hurt by escalating Middle East tensions and higher bond yields. .. read more..
European Shares Subdued Amid Escalating Iran Tensions
Wednesday, July 15,2026,09:12
European stocks were subdued on Wednesday as escalating Middle East tensions overshadowed upbeat earnings results from the likes of ASML Holding and Richemont. .. read more..
Deadly Russian strike hits Odesa as von der Leyen arrives in Ukraine for defe...
Wednesday, July 15,2026,06:01
Russia carried out a strike on the port city of Odesa in Ukraine that killed three, a local official reported on Wednesday, as European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Kyiv to announce new defence initiatives. Overnight, Ukraine also said it struck 20 Russian vessels in the Black Sea, including gas tankers. .. read more..
European Shares Seen Flat To Lower At Open After Mixed China Data
Wednesday, July 15,2026,05:39
European stocks are seen opening flat to slightly lower on Wednesday as investors weigh geopolitical tensions and react to mixed economic data from China. .. read more..
Spain shuts down France and advances to the World Cup final with a 2-0 victory
Wednesday, July 15,2026,05:19
Spain’s defensive prowess and swagger were just too much for an attacking trio led by France great Kylian Mbappé, and just enough to get the 2010 champions into another World Cup final. Spain will play on Sunday against the winner between reigning champion Argentina and England on Wednesday. France will play in the third-place match on Saturday. FRANCE 24's Selina Sykes reports from the Dallas stadium where France and Spain played. .. read more..
Spain's 'Formidable Opponent': Rajoy credits France's football success to hav...
Tuesday, July 14,2026,18:18
Nadia Massih is pleased to welcome Dr Leon Moosavi, Sociologist of race and religion, and Reader in the Department of Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology at the University of Liverpool. Racism directed at the French national football team is often framed as a problem of sport, yet Dr. Moosavi argues that football merely provides a highly visible stage upon which much deeper political and social conflicts play out. Rather than viewing racist abuse against players such as Kylian Mbappé as isolated incidents or the actions of a few extremists, our guest describes these attacks within wider debates over national identity, immigration, belonging, and the normalization of extremist rhetori... .. read more..
Swiss Market Ends Marginally Down
Tuesday, July 14,2026,17:31
The Switzerland market closed marginally down on Tuesday after languishing in negative territory throughout the session, as investors largely refrained from making big moves amid concerns about the ongoing tensions in the Middle East and the likely impact on economic growth. .. read more..
Major European Markets Close Slightly Up
Tuesday, July 14,2026,17:12
After spending much of the day's trading session in negative territory, the major European markets closed slightly higher on Tuesday thanks largely to some brisk buying at select counters during the final hour. .. read more..
France holds largest military parade ever in large show of unity for Ukraine
Tuesday, July 14,2026,14:48
Every year, France holds a military parade to celebrate its national holiday and the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille fortress during the French revolution. But this year’s July 14th parade was the largest ever – President Emmanuel Macron had rallied European allies behind Ukraine for his last Bastille day parade in a large show of unity. Story by Caroline Baum. .. read more..
Aboard French fighter jets defending European borders from Russia
Tuesday, July 14,2026,14:45
As Europe decides how to handle Russian aggression, French Rafale fighter jets are on the front lines. Our colleagues at France 2 headed to Lithuania to film French pilots defending Europe's borders. Constantly patrolling, the French crews deter Russian drones- and sometimes even planes – who enter European airspace. .. read more..
EU, UK sign Gibraltar status treaty easing border checks
Tuesday, July 14,2026,13:24
The EU and Britain on Tuesday signed a deal ending border checks between Gibraltar and Spain six years after the UK left the bloc. Gibraltar residents can now cross to Spain using residence cards while Spanish citizens can cross using a government ID card. .. read more..
June was deadliest month for Ukrainian civilians in four years, UN says
Tuesday, July 14,2026,13:01
More than 293 Ukrainian civilians were killed and 1,990 wounded in Russian strikes across the country in the month of June, making it the highest toll in any single month since April 2022, the UN monitoring mission in Ukraine said Tuesday. The UN has recorded 16,431 verified civilian deaths in Ukraine since Russia's February 2022 invasion. .. read more..