The United States has vetoed an Arab-backed resolution demanding an immediate cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war

Zelensky speaks to US envoys as Trump lashes out

KYIV — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with top US envoys Sunday to try to ease tensions, as Donald Trump accused his counterpart of not wanting to end the war with Russia. Zelensky spoke to US officials Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner as both Russia and Ukraine hit each other’s energy sites, with Moscow leaving

Malaysia appoints new facilitator for southern Thailand peace talks

Malaysia’s National Security Council on Saturday (Oct. 17, 2026) named retired Lt. Gen. Dato’ Ahmad Norihan bin Jalal as the government’s new facilitator for peace talks in Thailand’s southern border provinces. He succeeds Datuk Haji Mohd Rabin bin Basir, who has completed his assignment. A senior military officer with expertise in security affairs, Ahmad Norihan served as Malaysia’s 17th director general of defence intelligence from August 1, 2020, to November 30, 2023. READ: Talks in Kuala Lumpur to end deadly Thai conflict His military career spanned more than 33 years in the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM), with

De Lima to gov’t: Consider declaring Chinese envoy persona non grata

MANILA, Philippines — Mamamayang Liberal Rep. Leila de Lima said Monday that the executive branch should “seriously consider” declaring Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan persona non grata. De Lima told reporters that the Marcos administration has the authority to declare the Chinese envoy unwelcome, saying diplomats must adhere to basic diplomatic decorum while

Couple forces children to hit family dog, threatens them with knife

SEOUL — A man and woman in South Korea have each been sentenced to 18 months in jail, suspended for three years for multiple accounts of emotional and physical abuse against their children, court officials said Saturday. The Chuncheon District Court recently found the married couple guilty of child abuse, placing them on probation and

Why Delhi Police’s ₹15.7-crore facial recognition CCTV tender is facing scrutiny amid CJP protests: Concerns explained

Delhi Police’s ₹15.7-crore tender for 338 surveillance cameras with facial recognition technology has drawn scrutiny over privacy safeguards, data retention and alleged procurement flaws. The concerns come amid CJP protests, though no evidence links the tender directly to the demonstrations.

France protests draw global attention: Trump, Vance blame immigration for unrest

US President Donald Trump on Sunday blamed immigration for unrest during protests in France and urged the country to tighten its migration rules. Trump's post comes after similar comments made by Vice President JD Vance on Saturday. Vance, who is seen as a potential presidential candidate in the 2028 election, also drew a connection to upcoming midterm races for congressional seats on November 3, where Republicans are not expected to perform well. FRANCE 24's Fraser Jackson reports from the United States.

Macron kicks off three-day Gulf tour, seeks securing fuel supplies amid crisis

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday began a Gulf tour aimed at securing oil and diesel supplies in an effort to bring down prices, after a weekend of violent protests sparked by soaring living costs. Macron, just hours after slamming France's "unbridled" violence in an address late on Sunday, arrived in OPEC member Kuwait where he was welcomed by the emir, Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. FRANCE 24's International Affairs Editor Kethevane Gorjestani tells us more.

Drone attack near southern Sudan market kills scores

At least 80 people were killed in a drone strike near a market in Sudan’s southern West Kordofan state, a medical source and a witness said Monday. The strike in the town of Al-Dibab on Sunday evening is among the deadliest single attacks since war erupted between Sudan’s army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in 2023.

JustEat apologises over AI menu pictures including bacon and eggs floating in cola

Food delivery app pauses rollout of ‘AI-enhanced’ menu images after technology misinterpreted some dishes

US midterms elections: Why data centers are becoming a key issue

With the US midterm elections just weeks away, data centers are emerging as a major political issue for both Republicans and Democrats. There are about 3,000 facilities currently operating in the country. With that number potentially doubling in the coming years, concern – and, in some cases, anger – is growing among voters. FRANCE 24's Fraser Jackson report from West Virginia.

Trump hit by devastating new poll as two-thirds of Americans reject his presidency

Anthony Joshua must avoid this exact Fabio Wardley mistake to topple Tyson Fury

Comment: Wardley made the same mistake against Daniel Dubois that Joshua did in 2024, with Ben Davison in the losing man’s corner each time. And the error was spotted by Andy Lee, one of Fury’s coaches...