Author: France 24

If the US chooses to offer more direct support to Israel in its offensive against Iran, one possibility for Washington would be to supply the “bunker-buster” bombs thought necessary to severely damage the country’s Fordo nuclear fuel enrichment facility, which is deeply embedded within a mountain. 

As one of a handful of Western photographers working in Afghanistan, Oriane Zerah has a unique perspective on daily life in the country. Her work is on show at the Fragonard museum in Grasse, in the south of France, in an exhibition entitled “Unveiled Women, Men with Flowers: A new face of Afghanistan”, with images that upend stereotypes about masculinity and femininity under the Taliban. She tells us about the place of beauty in Afghan culture, about her own experience during the Taliban takeover of 2021 and why art is even being prescribed to young women in Afghanistan who are…

At least 34 Palestinians were killed Monday in new shootings on the roads leading to Israeli- and U.S.-supported food distribution centers in the Gaza Strip, the local Health Ministry said. Story by Antonia Kerrigan.

Paris Saint-Germain opened the Club World Cup on Sunday with a 4-0 victory over Atletico Madrid under the sizzling sun in Pasadena, California. Bayern Munich followed by showing no mercy to Auckland with a whopping 10-0 win. 

Luca de Meo is leaving Renault and the automobile industry after five years at the helm of the company.  He will take on the role of CEO at luxury group Kering that’s struggling to revive its flagship brand Gucci. Kering’s shares rose 12% while Renault’s sank more than 8% on the news.  But first, global oil prices have come down after soaring on Friday as investors continue to monitor the Israel – Iran war closely. 

With information only trickling out of Iran, what do we know about the casualties from the barrage of Israeli missiles that have hit the country? Details by Solange Mougin.

 Israel’s strikes on Iran have targeted several of its nuclear facilities, as it claims the Islamic republic is seeking to develop nuclear weapons — an accusation Tehran denies. All the while, the IAEA has not detected any increase in radiation levels at the affected sites. After the United States unilaterally withdrew in 2018 from a landmark deal that sought to curb Tehran’s nuclear activities, Iran has gradually retreated from some of its obligations, particularly on uranium enrichment. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, France 24’s Annette Young welcomes Simon Mabon, Professor of International Politics and Director of the Richardson…

Franco-Swedish artist Herman Düne has made a name for himself since the late 1990s thanks to his delicate rock and indie tones. He’s just released “Odysseús”, which he began composing when he was stranded in Montreal during the global Covid lockdown. The record led him to feel a connection to Homer’s hero. He tells Marjorie Hache more about how this long-term layover in Canada impacted his music.

One year after the riots in New Caledonia, how is the archipelago doing? The territory still bears deep scars from the social uprising of May 2024—especially in the healthcare sector. Many facilities were damaged, but more critically, many healthcare workers left the archipelago. Today, health centers and hospitals remain closed due to a lack of staff. A report by our colleagues from France 2, Paul-Luc Monnier and Océane Labalette.

Newly crowned European champions PSG opened their Club World Cup campaign with a 4-0 win over Atletico Madrid, while Bayern Munich scored a record 10 goals against New Zealand’s Auckland City.