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Live: UN, Nepal warn of climate threat after flood death toll tops 680IMAGE
france24.com• 1d ago• 1 min read
Live: UN, Nepal warn of climate threat after flood death toll tops 680Nepal's foreign minister and the UN climate chief on Saturday warned of the growing threat from climate change to the Himalayas, three days after devastating floods swept along the border with China, engulfing entire villages. At least 675 people were killed in Nepal, according to the country's disaster authority. Another seven people were confirmed dead in Tibet, Chinese state media reported. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Thousands march in Washington for Defend the Vote rallyIMAGE
cbsnews.com• 1d ago• 1 min read
Thousands march in Washington for Defend the Vote rallySixty-three years after the March on Washington, thousands gathered Friday in the nation's capitol for a Defend the Vote rally and warned that voting rights are under attack again. Earlier this year, the Supreme Court weakened a key provision of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, making it harder for people to challenge voting maps they argued were racially discriminatory. Tylik McMillan, national director of youth and college for the NAACP and one of the speakers at Friday's march, joins CBS News to talk about the day.
A Disaster in NepalIMAGE
nytimes.com• 2d ago• 1 min read
A Disaster in NepalThe Nepali authorities warned people to head for safety because more water could soak flood-ravaged villages.
OpenAI, Anthropic join global call to strengthen cyber defencesIMAGE
france24.com• 2d ago• 1 min read
OpenAI, Anthropic join global call to strengthen cyber defencesMore than 100 organisations, including OpenAI and Anthropic, called governments and technology companies Thursday to strengthen cyber defences against increasingly sophisticated AI-powered attacks. The open letter warned of widespread threats in coming months as artificial intelligence models grow more capable.
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Nepal-Tibet floods live: Death toll surpasses 360, more than 1,300 missingIMAGE
france24.com• 3d ago• 1 min read
Nepal-Tibet floods live: Death toll surpasses 360, more than 1,300 missingLandslides caused by a glacial collapse unleashed a torrent of mud and water across Nepal and China's autonomous region of Tibet on Wednesday, killing at least 362 people and leaving more than 1,300 missing. The disaster swept away homes, roads and bridges, while officials warned the death toll could rise as rescue teams searched for survivors. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
One million Afghan children suffer 'life-threatening' malnutritionIMAGE
france24.com• 4d ago• 1 min read
One million Afghan children suffer 'life-threatening' malnutritionOne million children in Afghanistan are suffering from life-threatening malnutrition in a worsening crisis sweeping the country, the United Nations warned Tuesday. Across Afghanistan, 3.7 million children suffer from wasting, meaning they are acutely malnourished, the UN children's agency UNICEF said. Afghanistan has endured repeated hunger emergencies in recent decades as it has struggled through civil war and other crises.
US-led Gaza peace board warns Hamas over kites after Israeli threatIMAGE
france24.com• 4d ago• 1 min read
US-led Gaza peace board warns Hamas over kites after Israeli threatThe US-led board overseeing the Gaza peace plan warned Hamas on Tuesday to halt militant activity, including flying kites, after Israel threatened retaliatory strikes. A Board of Peace official said Israel must also respect the ceasefire, limiting military action to responses to “genuine and imminent threats.”
UNICEF warns 1 million Afghan children at risk of death from malnutritionIMAGE
france24.com• 5d ago• 1 min read
UNICEF warns 1 million Afghan children at risk of death from malnutritionOne million children subject to severe acute malnutrition in Afghanistan are at risk of dying if they do not receive immediate treatment, the UNICEF warned on Tuesday. Nearly 40 percent of those admitted to hospitals comprise babies under six months old.
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Ukraine showing ‘remarkable innovation’: Kyiv ‘holding front line’ while striking Russia’s economyIMAGE
france24.com• 6d ago• 1 min read
Ukraine showing ‘remarkable innovation’: Kyiv ‘holding front line’ while striking Russia’s economyGenie Godula is pleased to welcome Samantha de Bendern, Associate Fellow at Chatham House. Europe is taking increasingly consequential steps to support Ukraine, but de Bendern warns that they remain insufficient to address the country's fundamental vulnerability. Are Ukraine's allies prepared to actively help protect Ukrainian airspace? That debate reaches back to the earliest weeks of the full-scale invasion: even after President Biden warned in 2022 of an imminent Russian attack, Kyiv's allies ruled out enforcing a no-fly zone, fearing that direct NATO engagement could escalate into a wider war with Moscow.
Iran predicts ‘another defeat’ for US after Washington's new sanctionsIMAGE
france24.com• 6d ago• 1 min read
Iran predicts ‘another defeat’ for US after Washington's new sanctionsIranian Economy Minister Ali Madanizadeh on Monday warned of "another defeat" for the US after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced expanded sanctions against Tehran. Madanizadeh said Iran had a "two-year plan" to counter the new sanctions and dismissed Bessent's stated efforts to sever "every economic lifeline" sustaining Iran. Read our blog to see how the day's events unfolded.
US sanctions 'unlikely to get Tehran to bow down' despite effect on populationIMAGE
france24.com• 6d ago• 1 min read
US sanctions 'unlikely to get Tehran to bow down' despite effect on populationIran has warned that Tehran would respond harshly to expanded U.S. sanctions, including measures against countries it sees as cooperating with Washington. The expanded sanctions come after weeks of impasse. The United States has not dislodged Iran’s grip on the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the world’s traded oil passed before the war started nearly six months ago. Now, Washington is hoping the extra sanctions will bring change. FRANCE 24's Reza Sayah tells us about the atmosphere in Iran, from Tehran.
UEFA chief Ceferin calls for Infantino to quit but rules out replacing himIMAGE
france24.com• 6d ago• 1 min read
UEFA chief Ceferin calls for Infantino to quit but rules out replacing himAleksander Ceferin, president of the European soccer confederation (UEFA) has announced that he will not run against Gianni Infantino but warned the under-fire FIFA president that he must either quit or face a leadership challenge in March. Infantino has been mired in a crisis since the failure of his controversial – and ultimately abandoned – plan to open FIFA to private investors.
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Ebola epidemic in DR Congo is spreading 18 times faster than deadliest outbreak on recordIMAGE
france24.com• Aug 22, 2026• 1 min read
Ebola epidemic in DR Congo is spreading 18 times faster than deadliest outbreak on recordMore than 2,500 people have already died in the Ebola epidemic currently gripping the Democratic Republic of Congo. The UN coordinator for the outbreak has warned that the virus is spreading exponentially – adding that an existing pool of funds is set to run out within weeks. Details by Catherine Viette.
South Korea to send first container ship through Arctic routeIMAGE
france24.com• Aug 22, 2026• 1 min read
South Korea to send first container ship through Arctic routeSouth Korea was set Saturday to send its first trial container through the Arctic, as the Middle East war rattles global shipping, while environmental groups warned the route could accelerate polar ice melt.
South Korea ship to test alternative Arctic route as Mideast conflict disrupts shippingIMAGE
france24.com• Aug 22, 2026• 1 min read
South Korea ship to test alternative Arctic route as Mideast conflict disrupts shippingSouth Korea on Saturday was set to send its first trial container through the Arctic as the Middle East war has rattled global shipping – sending governments and shipping firms scrambling to seek alternative routes. Environmental groups have warned that growing traffic along the shorter route could accelerate Arctic sea ice loss already driven by global warming.
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