The mineral-rich Democratic Republic of Congo’s Senate overwhelmingly voted on Thursday to strip former president Joseph Kabila of his honorific immunity amid accusations of backing M23 rebels, which recently seized land in eastern DRC with Rwandan support.

Iran’s Abbas Araghchi said Thursday the US would « bear legal responsibility » for an Israeli attack on its nuclear facilities, while the Trump administration expressed confidence entering the fifth round of talks with Iran over a nuclear deal.

Iran’s Abbas Araghchi said Thursday the US would « bear legal responsibility » for an Israeli attack on its nuclear facilities, while the Trump administration expressed confidence entering the fifth round of talks with Iran over a nuclear deal.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday disparaged long-term allies France, the UK, and Canada for threatening coordinated actions if Israel continues its 2-month-long blockade on aid flowing into Gaza, saying the triad is “on the wrong side of humanity » after the fatal Washington, DC, shooting of two Israeli embassy aides. The UK on Tuesday suspended trade talks with Israel and imposed sanctions on West Bank settlers, while the European Union also said it would reevaluate its relationship with the state over Israel’s siege on Gaza.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday disparaged long-term allies France, the UK, and Canada for threatening coordinated actions if Israel continues its 2-month-long blockade on aid flowing into Gaza, saying the triad is “on the wrong side of humanity » after the fatal Washington, DC, shooting of two Israeli embassy aides. The UK on Tuesday suspended trade talks with Israel and imposed sanctions on West Bank settlers, while the European Union also said it would reevaluate its relationship with the state over Israel’s siege on Gaza.

France 24 correspondent Fraser Jackson reports from Washington, DC, after Israeli politicians blamed the Wednesday shooting of two Israeli embassy aides on countries, such as France, that discussed recognizing a Palestinian state in response to Israel’s intensifying attacks in Gaza.

France 24 correspondent Fraser Jackson reports from Washington, DC, after Israeli politicians blamed the Wednesday shooting of two Israeli embassy aides on countries, such as France, that discussed recognizing a Palestinian state in response to Israel’s intensifying attacks in Gaza.

The lone suspect in the Washington shooting that killed two Israeli embassy employees, drawing international condemnation, was charged with murder on Thursday, with the US prosecutors announcing they would seek the death penalty. The Wednesday attack occurred amid increased international pressure on Israel to halt its intensifying attacks on Gaza.

The lone suspect in the Washington shooting that killed two Israeli embassy employees, drawing international condemnation, was charged with murder on Thursday, with the US prosecutors announcing they would seek the death penalty. The Wednesday attack occurred amid increased international pressure on Israel to halt its intensifying attacks on Gaza.

Chicago-born Elias Rodriguez, the sole suspect in the Wednesday shooting that killed two Israeli embassy aides in Washington, was charged with first-degree murder on Thursday, as FBI and police investigators continue uncovering Rodriguez’s pro-Palestine views that could have motivated the attacks labeled as antisemitic terror.

Pour la cinquième fois depuis le mois d’avril, les États-Unis et l’Iran vont discuter, vendredi à Rome, de l’épineux dossier du programme nucléaire iranien. Téhéran a prévenu que si Washington voulait interdire l’Iran d’enrichir de l’uranium, alors « il n’y aura pas d’accord ».

As the global race in artificial intelligence gathers pace, American AI startup Anthropic has unveiled the latest, most powerful versions of its model Claude. The company says they can write computer code by itself and play Pokemon for much longer than its predecessors.  Yuka Royer speaks with the company’s Chief Product Officer Mike Krieger about ensuring safety, fighting deepfakes and reducing AI’s environmental footprint. 

Elias Rodriguez, l’homme de 30 ans originaire de Chicago suspecté d’avoir tué deux employés de l’ambassade d’Israël aux États-Unis, a été inculpé par la justice américaine jeudi pour assassinats et « meurtre de responsables étrangers ». Il sera présenté à un juge pour une première audience le 18 juin.

US President Donald Trump’s administration has revoked Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students and will force existing students to transfer to other schools or lose their legal status, the Department of Homeland Security said on Thursday. Harvard called the action illegal and said it was retaliatory.

US President Donald Trump’s administration has revoked Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students and will force existing students to transfer to other schools or lose their legal status, the Department of Homeland Security said on Thursday. Harvard called the action illegal and said it was retaliatory.

US President Donald Trump’s administration has revoked Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students and will force existing students to transfer to other schools or lose their legal status, the Department of Homeland Security said on Thursday. Harvard called the action illegal and said it was retaliatory.

Culture editor Eve Jackson brings us another special programme from the Cannes Film Festival. Today, we talk to actor Paul Mescal about his new film « The History of Sound », the moving gay love story starring Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor, premiering at the festival. Paul, fresh off his Oscar nomination for « Aftersun » and his role in « Gladiator 2 », shares how he and Josh created undeniable on-screen chemistry in this intimate drama. Eve also speaks to the film’s director Oliver Hermanus about bringing this touching story of love and memory to life.

Culture editor Eve Jackson brings us another special programme from the Cannes Film Festival. Today, we talk to actor Paul Mescal about his new film « The History of Sound », the moving gay love story starring Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor, premiering at the festival. Paul, fresh off his Oscar nomination for « Aftersun » and his role in « Gladiator 2 », shares how he and Josh created undeniable on-screen chemistry in this intimate drama. Eve also speaks to the film’s director Oliver Hermanus about bringing this touching story of love and memory to life.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Thursday inaugurated a historic new brigade in Lithuania, saying that Germany and its NATO partners are prepared to defend « every inch » of the alliance’s territory. The thousands-strong brigade is part of European efforts to strengthen the region’s defences in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Thursday inaugurated a historic new brigade in Lithuania, saying that Germany and its NATO partners are prepared to defend « every inch » of the alliance’s territory. The thousands-strong brigade is part of European efforts to strengthen the region’s defences in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Is it something in the water? Why insist on bottled brands at every meal when in a country like France, it flows freely from the tap – even if it’s not exactly free. We’ll ask about old habits and new realities that force a rethink of what we drink.

Is it something in the water? Why insist on bottled brands at every meal when in a country like France, it flows freely from the tap – even if it’s not exactly free. We’ll ask about old habits and new realities that force a rethink of what we drink.

US President Donald Trump’s threat to slap crippling tariffs on foreign-made movies has dominated discussions at the Cannes Film Festival, dampening the mood at the film market that runs parallel with the festival and frustrating movie professionals who were looking for a boost from cinema’s glitziest showcase.

En Roumanie, Nicusor Dan, maire de Bucarest et candidat pro-européen a remporté l’élection présidentielle ce dimanche. Mais son rival, le nationaliste George Simion a demandé l’annulation du scrutin en raison « d’ingérences extérieures » dit-il, notamment de la France, ce qui a été démenties par Paris. Le recours a finalement été rejeté par la cour constitutionnelle roumaine. « La cour continue son coup d’Etat » a réagi le nationaliste, il invite ses partisans à « le rejoindre ».

En Roumanie, Nicusor Dan, maire de Bucarest et candidat pro-européen a remporté l’élection présidentielle ce dimanche. Mais son rival, le nationaliste George Simion a demandé l’annulation du scrutin en raison « d’ingérences extérieures » dit-il, notamment de la France, ce qui a été démenties par Paris. Le recours a finalement été rejeté par la cour constitutionnelle roumaine. « La cour continue son coup d’Etat » a réagi le nationaliste, il invite ses partisans à « le rejoindre ».

Mercredi, un conseil de défense et de sécurité nationale s’est réuni à l’Elysée autour d’Emmanuel Macron pour se pencher sur un rapport concernant les Frères musulmans. Un sujet explosif qui a suscité un vif débat sur la scène politique. La gauche pointe du doigt un rapport stigmatisant pour les musulmans de France. Une émission présentée par Marc Perelman. 

Mercredi, un conseil de défense et de sécurité nationale s’est réuni à l’Elysée autour d’Emmanuel Macron pour se pencher sur un rapport concernant les Frères musulmans. Un sujet explosif qui a suscité un vif débat sur la scène politique. La gauche pointe du doigt un rapport stigmatisant pour les musulmans de France. Une émission présentée par Marc Perelman. 

A moins de 3 semaines de la Conférence de l’ONU sur l’Océan, Greenpeace a mené une opération spectaculaire en méditerranée, pour empêcher le chalutage de fond dans une aire marine protégée. Une pratique destructrice pour les écosystèmes marins, pourtant tolérée au sein de ces aires marines. Les ONG veulent la faire interdire, alors que la France plaide pour un régime de protection des AMP françaises «au cas par cas». 

France has sharply rejected Israeli accusations that European governments are fueling anti-Israel hatred, calling the claims « outrageous and unjustified » amid escalating diplomatic tensions. The dispute follows a deadly shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers in Washington on Wednesday and renewed criticism of Israel’s military actions in Gaza.

France has sharply rejected Israeli accusations that European governments are fueling anti-Israel hatred, calling the claims « outrageous and unjustified » amid escalating diplomatic tensions. The dispute follows a deadly shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers in Washington on Wednesday and renewed criticism of Israel’s military actions in Gaza.