Iran is considering resuming nuclear talks with the US, possibly in Turkey between envoy Steve Witkoff and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Tensions remain high after a deadly crackdown on protests and a US naval...
Bangladesh’s young voters expected to have major impact after 2024 protests
Young voters are expected to play a decisive role in Bangladesh’s parliamentary election, scheduled for February 12. It’s the first poll since last year’s youth-led uprising. But many now question whether the...
For thousands in Gaza, Rafah crossing reopens only partially • FRANCE 24 English
The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt has partially reopened, allowing limited pedestrian crossings after months of closure, offering a rare lifeline for Palestinians. Thousands of patients, students, and...
Syria’s only female minister: ‘I’m not here for window dressing’ | BBC News
"On the first day, I asked ‘why are there no more women?’," Hind Kabawat told the BBC’s Lyse Doucet. Kabawat is Syria’s minister for social affairs and labour – the only female...
‘Suffolk strangler’ Steve Wright admits murdering teen in 1999
Serial killer Steve Wright has pleaded guilty to the murder of a 17-year-old girl in 1999. The 67-year-old had been due to go on trial but changed his plea at the last moment. It is the first time Wright has admitted...
Why do we eat pancakes in France for La Chandeleur? • FRANCE 24 English
In this edition we’re talking about a tradition known as Candelmas or La Chandeleur in French, with pastry chef Céline Lecœur. Céline has a pâtisserie in Paris’s 9th arrondissement. She tells us where the...
Israel reopens Gaza’s key Rafah border crossing with Egypt | BBC News
Palestinians have started to enter the Rafah border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt after it reopened for the movement of people. The crossing has largely been closed since May 2024, when the Gazan side was...