The US has announced it is going to cut down on Nato crises forces, and will be reviewing its presence in Europe as US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth lashed out against European Nato allies. The United States is piling on the pressure ahead of a NATO summit in July as it seeks to make sure that allies make good on a pledge to massively ramp up defence spending. FRANCE 24's Dave Keating tells us more from Brussels.
In the US, the Memorandum of Understanding to end the war in Iran has been met with mixed reactions. While loyalists of President Donald Trump have hailed the deal, many - including from his own party - have been sharply critical of it, with one senior Republican Senator calling it "the worst foreign policy blunder in decades."
Face aux fortes chaleurs, Paris a autorisé la baignade dans une portion du canal Saint-Martin, dans l'est de la capitale, pour en faire un "véritable outil de rafraîchissement". "Profitez-en, et faites attention à vous avec la chaleur", a lancé le maire PS, Emmanuel Grégoire, dans un message sur X montrant des foules en maillot de bain plongeant à la recherche d'un peu de fraîcheur.
El presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, y su homólogo iraní, Masoud Pezeshkian, firmaron el memorando de entendimiento a la distancia y se mantiene en pie la reunión de las delegaciones de ambas partes en Suiza para iniciar las negociaciones. ¿A qué se comprometieron ambos gobiernos? Hacemos un repaso de los 14 puntos del pacto que ponen fin al conflicto y que no ha sido del todo grato para el Gobierno israelí.
L'Ukraine a lancé tôt jeudi matin sa plus importante attaque de drones contre Moscou depuis au moins deux ans, provoquant des incendies dans la région autour de la capitale russe et perturbant ses principaux aéroports, selon les autorités.
Since the signing of the peace deal between Iran and the US, fighting in Lebanon has dropped. But according to Lebanese media, Israeli strikes on south of the country did kill at least five people. Whether the deal will lead to peace in Lebanon remains unclear.
Traditional foods are making a strong comeback in Zimbabwe's second-largest city. Growing health awareness and nostalgia are fuelling demand for indigenous dishes. Restaurants serving traditional dishes are multiplying and attracting everyone from healthy diners to Zimbabweans coming home from abroad.
Men in northern Benin are being forced to face the uncomfortable realities of women who love them and live with them. A training programme is raising awareness about men can make a huge difference in alleviating the health risks and social pressures placed on women in some conservative communities. Graduates of the course become advocates themselves and have even been dubbed "model husbands". FRANCE 24's correspondent in Benin tells us more.
Kenya's President William Ruto attended the G7 summit after its host, French President Emmanuel Macron, invited him during the Africa Forward summit held in Nairobi a few weeks earlier. Ruto used the platform to advocate for Africa to be better recognised by international institutions. FRANCE 24's Bastien Renouil tells us more.
En République démocratique du Congo, un mois après la déclaration officielle de l'épidémie d'Ebola dans l'Est du pays, la riposte prend du temps. Elle est parfois même difficile à mettre en place.
C'est le cas à Mongbwalu, premier foyer de l'épidémie, où la méfiance des populations complique le travail des équipes Médicales.
Dozens of Doctors Without Borders staff have been accused of sexually abusing Sudanese refugees in Chad, adding that it dismissed 18 workers after investigations found "serious misconduct". A report accused staff members of targeting underaged girls and trading food or jobs for sex.
L'équipe nationale de football de la République démocratique du Congo est entrée dans l'histoire de la Coupe du monde en obtenant mercredi un match nul 1-1 contre le Portugal de Cristiano Ronaldo. Avec ce match, les Léopards ont également inscrit leur tout premier but dans l'histoire de la compétition.
Two favourites made their entry into the World Cup on June 18, with two very different results. While Portugal did less well than expected, drawing with DR Congo, England had a great start, beating Croatia 4 to 2 and cementing its status as favourite of the competition.