When historians look back at 2025, AI may stand out as the year’s defining global force. It quietly embedded itself into power, economies and everyday workflows. We explore the five shifts that stopped AI being the...
Mamdani makes announcement ahead of taking over as New York’s mayor
Watch live as New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani makes an announcement. Mamdani will become mayor of New York City as the clock ticks over into 2026. Mamdani will be sworn into office in January by state Attorney...
Anger over Israel’s new aid rules as Gazans endure New Year winter misery
Oxfam has hit out at Israel’s decision to ban 37 aid organisation from Gaza. Israel said it was making the move because the organisation had failed to comply with new registration rules. Oxfam policy lead, Bushra...
Passengers face large bills after holiday delays and cancellations
Train services in and out of Europe via the Channel Tunnel have resumed following a power outage and a broken down train caused 24 hours of travel chaos. Thousands had their journeys cancelled and hundreds were stuck on...
Israeli forces demolish buildings at refugee camp in occupied West Bank
Israeli forces demolish houses in the Nur Shams refugee camp in the occupied West Bank as part of its illegal demolition campaign that began earlier this year, forcefully displacing tens of thousands of Palestinians and...
Countries around the worlds begin to welcome 2026, starting with New Zealand • FRANCE 24 English
New Zealand has opened the New Years ceremonies as always with an impressive display. Story by Ludovic de Foucaud and Emily Boyle. #NewZealand #NewYear #celebration 🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: 🔴 LIVE – Watch...
Israel bans 37 aid groups from Gaza, where the humanitarian situation remains dire • FRANCE 24
Israel plans to ban 37 aid organisations from operating in Gaza from Thursday unless they hand over detailed information on their Palestinian staff, despite mounting criticism from the United Nations and the European...