Singer Bonnie Tyler has died aged 75. A statement on her official website said: "Bonnie’s family and team are heartbroken to announce that Bonnie unexpectedly passed away last night in hospital in Portugal as a...
In Japan, authorities question dependence to air conditioning • FRANCE 24 English
In Japan, air conditioners are everywhere in people’s daily lives. 100% of subway lines are air-conditioned, as are 90% of apartment, often with one unit in every room. These practices are even encouraged by the...
Democratic candidate for key Senate seat steps down over sexual assault allegation • FRANCE 24
The Democratic Senate nominee for Maine, Graham Platner, has withdrawn from the race following accusations of sexual assault, among other controversies. Platner continues to deny the allegations, saying he’s...
Fears grow for Gaza doctor detained by Israel
There’s growing concern about the fate of one of Gaza’s leading doctors Hussam Abu Safiya, who has been held by Israel for more than 500 days. Amnesty International has urged US Secretary of State Marco...
Total Eclipse of the Heart singer dies in hospital in Portugal aged 75
Legendary Welsh rock singer Bonnie Tyler has died in Portugal aged 75, her family has announced. A statement on her Facebook page said the singer "unexpectedly passed away last night in hospital in Portugal as a...
UniCredit closes in on Commerzbank takeover • FRANCE 24 English
Italy’s second biggest bank, Unicredit, is closing in on a takeover of Germany’s second biggest bank Commerzbank after saying it secured 47.6% of the lender’s shares on Wednesday. The move is facing...
World Cup: France face Morocco for a place in the semi-finals • FRANCE 24 English
France and Morocco meet again this Thursday in the World Cup quarter-finals, four years after their semi-final clash in Qatar in which Les Bleus won 2-0. France are targeting a third consecutive World Cup semi-final...