Laos names veteran diplomat with international outlook to be new prime minister

Separatist party projected to win Quebec election, adding new test to Canada's unity

The Parti Québécois, which secured a minority, has vowed to hold an independence referendum in the years to come.

Miami Beach’s historic Savoy Hotel could face demolition for a 38-story tower

Plans have been submitted to demolish much of the historic Savoy Hotel to construct a new 38-story tower. This project will utilize Florida's Live Local Act to overcome local zoning regulations and historic preservation concerns. The developer aims to retain a small section of the Savoy's facade and lobby in a nod to history. Local officials and preservationists have expressed strong opposition due to potential loss of cultural heritage.

White House defends Trump comment to let Iran 'take out' LA and San Diego

Gavin Newsom called the remarks "deranged", but the White House said Trump was warning of the risk of a nuclear Iran.

Trump says Iran taking out LA and San Diego would be 'small price to pay'

Lithuania ready to cover cost if US establishes military base

Lithuanian Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevicius has declared his willingness to finance the establishment of a permanent US military base in Lithuania. Since 2019, Lithuania has been hosting a rotating US battalion and is eager for a long-term military presence. Concurrently, the Lithuanian parliament is considering lifting constitutional prohibitions on nuclear weapons, a move that has drawn sharp criticism from Russia, citing heightened regional tensions.

Francis Halzen Wins Nobel Prize In Physics: All You Need To Know

Francis Halzen’s work helped lay the foundation for a new kind of astronomy.

Tens of thousands demand better education in demonstrations across France

Tens of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets across France on Tuesday, as unions and teachers joined high school students who for days have been demanding better learning conditions in protests punctuated by violent confrontations.

Norway eyes temporary ban of smart glasses

Norway's government said Monday it wants a temporary ban on the use of smart glasses in certain public places, citing privacy concerns, notably recording images without the knowledge of those filmed. The ban could apply to parks, beaches, museums, shopping centres, schools, daycare centres, healthcare facilities, gyms and public events.

'Tense' atmosphere as tens of thousands join French student protests

Police fired tear gas at ​protesters blockading French high schools on Tuesday as students, teachers and parents took to the streets on the biggest day of action in a wave of demonstrations against understaffed and dilapidated classrooms. Reporting from a march in Paris, France 24's Claire Paccalin says that the demonstration there has been peaceful so far, though the atmosphere is "tense" with a "heavy police presence".

Kenya confirms its first Ebola death as outbreak spreads

The patient had been living in DR Congo, where more than 4,000 people have died from the disease this year.

Ukraine fires nearly 900 drones at Russia, says Moscow

Russian air defenses intercepted nearly 900 Ukrainian drones overnight over multiple regions of the country, as well as the occupied Crimean Peninsula and the Sea of Azov, the Defense Ministry in Moscow said Tuesday. If the figures accurate, it would make it one of the largest Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia since the start of the war, says France 24's correspondent Gulliver Cragg.

Paris Fashion Week: Nicole Kidman, Dua Lipa and Rihanna light up the front row

Paris is once again the centre of planet fashion, as the spring-summer 2027 collections take over the catwalks. Simon Moritz takes us through the big hitters, starting with Matthieu Blazy’s exploration of the different women who made up Gabrielle Chanel, as he goes from strength to strength at the prestigious fashion house. We also discuss the comings and goings at YSL, Balenciaga and Dior, and meet Lithuanian designer Juozas Statkevicius as he puts his national heritage in the spotlight.