Israeli police clashed with crowds of protesters at night after parliament adopted a highly controversial law to limit the Supreme Court’s powers. The measure – part of a big reform package – will...
Jill Biden marks US re-entry into UNESCO at Paris ceremony • FRANCE 24 English
US first lady Jill Biden attended a flag raising ceremony at UNESCO in Paris on Tuesday, marking Washington’s official re-entry into the UN agency after a controversial five-year hiatus.
Israel: Protests erupt after controversial changes to justice system
Israel’s parliament has signed off a key part of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s controversial plan to reshape the justice system, with many fearing the changes will move the country close to...
Thousands of Afghan beauty salons close under order of Taliban • FRANCE 24 English
Thousands of beauty parlours across Afghanistan closed permanently on Tuesday following an order by Taliban authorities that cuts off one of the few revenue streams available to women, as well as a cherished space for s...
Ukraine War: Russian attacks on Reni are ‘deeply worrying’
Russia has been targeting the southern port city of Odesa ever since it pulled out of the Black Sea grain deal last week. The agreement had allowed for the safe export of produce from Ukraine, and offered port cities...
Israel judicial reform: What next for the opposition? • FRANCE 24 English
Israel’s parliament has passed the first in a package of controversial bills overhauling the nation’s judiciary. Now protesters are preparing for the next stage of what they call their battle for democracy, from...
Leicester: 5-year-old boy and 41-year-old man found dead in a house
A five-year-old boy and a 41-year-old man have been found dead at a property in Hopyard Close in Leicester after police were called at 9pm on Monday. Police are investigating and said they are not looking for anyone...