UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is expected to announce plans for a compulsory UK-wide digital ID scheme in a speech on Friday. Senior government figures say the plans would help crack down on illegal working. The...
Evangelical influence in European politics remains limited, expert says • FRANCE 24 English
We speak with André Gagné, Professor and Chair of the Dept of Theological Studies at Concordia University, about the rising influence of evangelicals in politics around the world. He says that the influence of...
China makes landmark pledge to cut its climate emissions | BBC News
China, the world’s biggest source of planet-warming gases, has for the first time committed to an absolute target to cut its emissions. In a video statement to the UN in New York, President Xi Jinping said that...
Drone chaos disrupts airports in Denmark and Norway
Unidentified drones flying at airports in Denmark and Norway have caused chaos this week. Denmark says a ‘professional actor’ is behind the drone disruption who’s intention is to sow fear and division. Paul Hawkins has...
Vote-buying from Russia has doubled since last year, Moldova expert says • FRANCE 24 English
The EU on Thursday said Moldova was facing "an unprecedented campaign of disinformation" from Russia ahead of key parliamentary elections. Speaking on FRANCE 24, Clara Volintaru, Director of the Black Sea...
‘Escalatorgate’: Trump accuses UN of ‘triple sabotage’ • FRANCE 24 English
In a lengthy 357-word diatribe online, Donald Trump blasted the UN for what “triple sabotage” during his address to the General Assembly, after an escalator, teleprompter and sound system malfunctions. His post has...
‘Hamas will not have role in Palestinian governance’
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has said Palestinians are "ready to bear full responsibility" over Gaza, but said Hamas would not have "a role to play" whilst speaking to the UN General Assembly...