More than 60 Christians killed in Ethiopia 'massacre', church official says
One resident, whose 75-year-old father was killed, described it as an ambush, saying they were surrounded.
Israel and the US are both going to the polls – the consequences will be global
The next fortnight sees two elections on different continents. The outcomes will shape geopolitics and the global economy, writes James Landale
UK: Oxford Street pedestrianisation begins in central London
Pedestrians have taken over part of London’s Oxford Street as a new traffic ban comes into force.
Anthropic warns of 'catastrophic risk' to humankind ahead of blockbuster share listing
The company will be the first true artificial intelligence company to go public as tech firms continue to invest heavily in AI.
Macklemore holds charity stadium shows to raise funds for Palestine
In this arts24 music show, Jennifer Ben Brahim brings us a roundup of the big music releases and news of the week, from US rapper Macklemore’s charity stadium shows to raise money for Palestine, to the return of R’n’B crooner John Legend with his 11th album “Muse” – his first collaboration with close friend Pharrell Williams.
France protests: Macron rules out state of emergency – for now
The French government sought to draw a line Monday under weeks of protests that have been marred by violence, with President Emmanuel Macron heading to Marseille. France has been rocked by widespread anger over the rising cost of living, with nationwide demonstrations on October 17 degenerating into some of the country’s worst rioting in years.
Lula's re-election brings hope for the Amazon as deforestation drops to record low
Climate activists in Brazil and beyond are celebrating President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s election victory as good news for the Amazon rainforest. His last four years in power saw a record decrease in deforestation in the world’s largest rainforest, appropriately nicknamed the planet’s lungs. FRANCE 24’s Environment Editor Valerie Dekimpe tells us more.
Harry Kane ends England's 25-year wait to win men's Ballon d'Or
Harry Kane has won the 2026 Ballon d’Or, becoming the first Englishman to win football’s most prestigious individual trophy in 25 years.
Catholic bishops apologise for 'exploited' Trump meeting
Two bishops in images that show them praying with Trump have said they believed the meeting was private.
Police arrest teenager after shooting that injured 12, including children, in Florida
The incident happened on Saturday night, close to an American football stadium where a game had just been played.
