The governor of Beirut, Marwan Abboud, was interviewed by France 24 Arabic journalist Mirna Jammal. They talked about the destruction, air pollution, President Macron’s visit, how to protect Lebanese cultural heritage...
Beirut blasts: Anger boils over as protesters call for reforms
Shock has turned to anger in Lebanon since Tuesday’s colossal explosion killed at least 154 people and devastated swathes of the capital, with security forces firing tear gas at demonstrators who gathered near...
The new normal: FRANCE 24 reports from Mexico to Japan
In our show “The New Normal”, which examines the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond, FRANCE 24 brings you four reports from our correspondents around the globe.
Macron receives a grand welcome in devastated Beirut
French President Emmanuel #Macron tweeted in solidarity with people of #Lebanon following the massive explosion in its capital. It did not go over well and just reminded critics of the troubled history the two countries...
Huge fire turns sky red in Siberia
A huge #fire broke out due to a gusty wind near the village of Svatay in #Russia‘s #Sakha Republic on Thursday. The flame did not reach the village of Svatay, because a heavy rain fell on the territory of the...
Flight carrying 191 passengers crash lands at airport in Kerala
Two passengers have died and several are injured after an Air India Express flight carrying 191 passengers crash landed at Calicut Airport in Kerala.
Lockdown tightened in Preston
Preston is the latest part of the UK to face a tightening of lockdown measures after rising coronavirus infection rates were reported in the city. The rolling seven-day rate of new cases of COVID-19 in the Lancashire...