A rare genetic condition that causes people to grow much shorter than average could help scientists understand how to prevent cancer and diabetes. About 840 people worldwide have Laron syndrome, a rare condition that...
Massive fire destroys over 100 homes in Norway
Thick black smoke blanketed a residential area in southeastern Norway after a massive fire broke out on July 17, destroying more than 100 homes. More than 400 people were evacuated. Around 100 firefighters, supported by...
Trump administration subpoenas journalists over Air Force One reporting • FRANCE 24 English
This week France 24’s media show "Scoop" looks at Donald Trump’s latest attempt to intimidate the press. The New York Times broke the story that the Qatari-donated Air Force One had security...
Canada wildfires affect air quality before World Cup final • FRANCE 24 English
More than 800 wildfires are burning across Canada, including around 190 in northern Ontario, with the surge in fires largely attributed to climate change. Thick smoke has created hazardous air quality across parts of...
Ethiopian Drill explodes on the streets of Addis Ababa • FRANCE 24 English
Last year, the aggressive genre of Drill could only be heard on social media in Ethiopia. But over the last few months the fast-paced, often matched with violent lyrics, style of hip hop has exploded on the streets of...
US strikes hit Iran for seventh consecutive night | BBC News
The US military said it carried out a seventh consecutive night of strikes on Iran, targeting military infrastructure after President Donald Trump declared the temporary ceasefire was "over". Iran said it...
Rescue teams evacuate flood-stranded villagers in Vietnam
At least four people were killed, seven injured and four others reported missing after a rain-triggered flash flood swept through a mountainous village in Vietnam’s northern Lai Chau Province. Rescue teams...