Author: France 24

The UN General Assembly on Friday is set to vote on a resolution presented by France and Saudi Arabia that seeks to recognise a Palestinian state without Hamas involvement. The New York Declaration on the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution seeks a peaceful end to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. 

Marseille, entangled in a dressing room controversy and beaten by OL, host Lorient tonight as they attempt to get back on track. ‘In one month, we’ve experienced what other clubs experience in four or five years,’ said Roberto De Zerbi on the eve of the match.

France faces a series of credit rating tests, with political chaos raising the risk of a downgrade. US consumer prices rise at annual rate of 2.9% in August. Plus, the surge in Oracle’s share price adds fuel to the AI boom debate.

Born in Tehran and exiled in Paris, Golshifteh Farahani has become one of the faces of international cinema. At just 42, the Iranian actress has already appeared in more than 50 films in numerous languages. An outspoken artist and a strong voice for women’s rights, she’s presiding over the jury at this year’s Deauville American Film Festival in Normandy. She spoke to FRANCE 24’s Louise Dupont about her latest projects, her career choices and her perspective on Iran.

In an exclusive interview with FRANCE 24 in Beirut, Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam condemned Tuesday’s Israeli strikes on Qatar, saying “the true scandal is that the world is powerless”. He also confirmed that the Lebanese army has three months to ensure “the state’s exclusive control of weapons south of the Litani River” as part of Hezbollah’s disarmament. Finally, he said that Lebanon was “on the right track” towards opening a “new chapter” with Syria.

France beat Iceland 2-1 after a difficult match. Les Bleus take the lead in their qualifying group for the 2026 World Cup.

Protests gripped France nationwide as the newly-appointed prime minister, Sébastien Lecornu, assumed office. Protesters demonstrated their anger at potentially massive spending cuts, as opposition lawmakers defended their counter-proposals to tackle France’s debt and deficit. So what’s in their plans? Plus, Danish pharma giant Novo Nordisk has announced a plan to cut 9,000 jobs as the maker of Wegovy and Ozempic struggles to turn its fortunes around. 

Actress Kim Novak receives a special tribute at the 51st American Film Festival in Deauville, while newcomers Cole Webley, Christian Swe­gal and first-time directors Scarlett Johansson and Kristen Stewart screen their features in the Normandy resort town. FRANCE 24’s Genie Godula takes time out from her duties as mistress of ceremonies to bring us the highlights, with Pamela Anderson’s Talent Prize kicking off this year’s festival and a rich selection of documentaries and retrospectives also on the bill. 

Israel on Tuesday conducted a surprise air strike in Doha, Qatar, targeting Hamas leaders and killing six, including the son of the group’s chief negotiator for Gaza ceasefire talks. Here’s what we know about this attack what has drawn condemnation from European allies and even a rare rebuke from US President Donald Trump. 

French President Emmanuel Macron has picked defence chief Sébastien Lecornu as his new Prime Minsiter a day after François Bayrou was voted out in parliament. The 39-year-old’s immediate priority will be to try and forge consensus on a new budget, before forming a government.  If this year’s budget were to be carried over into next year, France’s fiscal deficit, already the highest in the EU, is predicted to widen further.