Author: France 24

Talks have been held at the UN this week on efforts to revive attempts to regulate AI-controlled autonomous weapons, as campaigners warn that time is running out to put guardrails on the fast-evolving technology. FRANCE 24’s Sharon Gaffney speaks to Dr Matt Mahmoudi, an assistant professor in digital humanities at the University of Cambridge.

Israel launched “extensive” new ground operations in the Gaza Strip on Sunday after Israeli air strikes across the enclave killed at least 103 people overnight, medical authorities said. Shortly after the new offensive’s launch, Hamas claimed responsibility for two projectiles identified near Kissufim in northern Israel. Meanwhile, indirect talks between Israel and Hamas continued in Doha.

Austria’s JJ won the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest on Sunday, with his operatic song “Wasted Love” triumphing at the world’s biggest live music television event. Story by Charlotte Hughes.

Ghanaian immigration officials said they had detained more than 2,000 undocumented foreign nationals in Accra Friday in an operation to dismantle criminal networks and curb street begging. Of the 2,241 arrested during the early morning raids, 1,332 were children. Details by FRANCE 24 correspondent Justice Baidoo.

Nantes’ Egypt international, Mostafa Mohamed, announced he would not participate in his club’s final Ligue 1 fixture on Saturday, opting out of a league-wide anti-homophobia initiative. The 27-year-old striker, who also skipped the campaign last season, cited personal beliefs tied to his faith and origins for the decision.

US chipmakers Nvidia and AMD, as well as other tech firms, have announced deals to work with Saudi Arabia’s brand new AI venture Humain worth billions of dollars. This comes as US President Donald Trump is visiting the Middle East and paving the way for business deals for US companies. Also in this edition: Chinese leader Xi Jinping and his Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva meet in Beijing, where they defend free trade and multilateralism.

Israel said Saturday that it has launched a major operation in the Gaza Strip to pressure Hamas to release remaining hostages, following days of strikes across the Palestinian territory that killed hundreds of people. Analysis by FRANCE 24 International Affairs Commentator, Douglas Herbert.

Harvard University for decades assumed it had a cheap copy of the Magna Carta in its collection, a stained and faded document it had purchased for less than $30. But two researchers have concluded it has something much more valuable — a rare version from 1300 issued by Britain’s King Edward I. Story by Eliza Herbert.

Global tourism has fully recovered from the Covid-19 pandemic, but dark clouds are still hanging over the industry. High transport and accommodation costs, geopolitical instability and the increasing likelihood of extreme weather events are among the key challenges the sector is facing. FRANCE 24’s Charles Pellegrin speaks to Shaikha Al Nowais. She’s a travel executive with decades of experience working at the UAE-based Rotana Group and is also a candidate for the role of UN World Tourism Organization Secretary General.

Israeli air and artillery strikes on Gaza have left over 250 people dead since Thursday, amid one of the most intense bombardments since March’s truce collapse. As a new ground offensive looms, US President Donald Trump expressed concern over the humanitarian crisis, stating that “people are starving” in Gaza, while international calls for ceasefire talks grow louder.