‘To the bitter end’: The Dunkirk pocket of Nazi resistance 80 years ago, on 8 May 1945, Nazi Germany capitulated, bringing the Second World War in Europe to an end. Although a large part of France was no longer occupied, there were still "pockets" of German resistance in several northern towns...
What are the military capabilities of India and Pakistan? As tensions peak between India anAs tensions peak between India and Pakistan over the Kashmir issue, France 24 examines the military capabilities of both sides, noting that India's military strength is ten times greater than that of its...
Israeli forces close three UN schools for Palestinians in East Jerusalem The UN agency for Palestinian refugees said that Israeli forces closed three of its schools in East Jerusalem on Thursday. The Palestinian Authority condemned the move in a statement to AFP, calling it a "violation of...
Kashmir tensions: 'This is a dangerous escalation on several fronts' India's foreign minister warned Thursday it would respond to any Pakistani military action, a day launching missile strikes it said was in response to an attack it blames on Islamabad. According to Leela Jacinto, this...
Cardinals continue discussions on 2nd day of conclave to elect new pope Cardinals are engaged in discussions in the Sistine Chapel on the second day of the conclave, seeking to elect a new pope. Meanwhile, crowds have gathered in St Peter's Square, awaiting news of a potential consensus...
India and Pakistan conflict: Can (or will) they pull back from the brink? PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, May 8: We look at reactions from the Indian and Pakistani press after India's retaliatory strikes against its neighbour. How far will the nuclear powers go? Also, jubilation for Paris Saint Germain...
Turkey: Kurds torn between fear and hope after PKK's historic call for peace It hadn’t happened in ten years : in early March, the leader and founder of the Kurdistan Workers' Party, Abdullah Öcalan, called from prison for disarmament, the dissolution of the PKK and a ceasefire with Turkey. This...
Papal conclave live: White or black smoke from Sistine Chapel chimney? Crowds of Catholics and tourists gathered in St Peter's Square in the Vatican are training their eyes on the Sistine Chapel to watch for white or black smoke as cardinals tasked with electing a successor to Pope Francis cast...
Black smoke signals cloistered cardinals' failure to elect new pope on first try Black smoke emerged from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday evening, signalling that the gathered cardinals had failed to elect Pope Francis's successor in their first round of voting.
Paris Saint-Germain beats Arsenal to reach Champions League final against Inter Milan PSG weathered one attack after another and showed remarkable adaptability to hold off and defeat an inspired Arsenal 2-1 to reach the Champions League final on Wednesday.
Macron asks Syria’s interim President al-Sharaa to protect all Syrians during Elysée visit Syria's new interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa met French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysée Palace in Paris on Wednesday during first trip to Europe since coming to power in December. Macron urged...
India and Pakistan exchange fire in Kashmir after conflict escalates India and Pakistan exchanged gunfire along their border overnight in Kashmir, New Delhi said Thursday, a day after India launched deadly missile attacks on what it claimed were "terrorist camps" in Pakistan. India's attack came...
Russia hosts world leaders for the 80th anniversary of its defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II Russia’s President Vladimir Putin is set to host the leaders of China, Brazil and other heads of states for festivities on Friday marking the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World...
Strikes across Gaza kill at least 92 as Israel prepares to ramp up its offensive Israeli strikes across Gaza killed at least 92 people, including women, children and two journalists, officials said Wednesday, as Israel prepares to ramp up its campaign in the strip, with the devastating war now...
India and Pakistan exchange fire in Kashmir after conflict escalates Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif vowed to retaliate against Indian missile strikes amid exchanges of gunfire and artillery shelling along the India-Pakistan border. India said it had targeted "terrorist camps" in...
Paris Saint-Germain stun Arsenal 2-1 to book place in Champions League Final In a boiling Parc des Princes and with a one-goal lead, PSG managed to qualify for the 2nd Champions League final in their history. The culmination of a new project for Luis Enrique. Paris will now take on Milan to...
German burials of Nazi remains stir controversy over national memory World War II ended 80 years ago this Thursday, but the remains of German soldiers are still being found across Europe today. As Germany's far-right AfD party rallies behind a broader effort to reframe national memory, the...
Cardinals set for second day of conclave to choose a new pope Cardinals return to the Sistine Chapel on Thursday to resume voting to elect the 267th pontiff of the Catholic Church after the first conclave ballot failed to find a winner, sending billowing black smoke through the chapel chimney.
US Federal Reserve keeps rates unchanged despite pressure from Trump As widely expected, the US Federal Reserve has kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged despite pressure from President Donald Trump. Fed chair Jerome Powell warned the risks of higher inflation and higher unemployment had...