Our special correspondents in Beirut were able to visit the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital, which have been under Israeli bombardments for a week.At least 500 people have been killed in Lebanon since the start...
Trump a lot more concern about how war and oil prices will affect midterms • FRANCE 24 English
Since the war has started, fourteen ships have been hit in the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran vows to carry out an ‘oil blockade’. Although oil prices have gone down after sharply increasing, concern remains...
Shipping disrupted near the Strait of Hormuz after attacks
Maritime authorities have issued new navigational warnings to ships near the Strait of Hormuz after several vessels were hit in attacks on Wednesday. The key shipping route is now largely avoided due to the risk of...
Von der Leyen: Return to Russian fuels would be a strategic blunder
“Going back to Russian fossil fuels would be a strategic blunder” Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, addressed the European Parliament on March 11, adding that the EU is preparing a range of...
UK deploys warship in the Mediterranean to protect British bases in Cyprus • FRANCE 24 English
A British warship is on its way to Cyprus. More than a week ago, a British Royal Air Force base was hit by an Iranian-made drone...
Iran: America’s War of Choice | Bigger Than Five
The United States and Israel have intensified their attacks on Iran — but what exactly is the endgame? In this special edition of Bigger Than Five, retired US Major General Randy Manner, a former deputy commanding...
Film show: ‘The Bride!’ puts Frankenstein in the shade • FRANCE 24 English
Jessie Buckley takes the title role in Maggie Gyllenhaal’s 21st-century retelling of a 1930s silent movie, and film critic Emma Jones explains why her performance alone is worth the ticket price. We also discuss some of...