Warsaw has secured a place on Europe’s investment podium, ranking third among the most attractive cities for real estate investors in 2026. In the latest survey by CBRE, the Polish capital trailed only London and Madrid, while moving ahead of Paris, Barcelona, Milan and other established markets. T»»»

A stronger euro could push inflation below target, Christine Lagarde warned after the latest policy meeting of the European Central Bank. She said price dynamics and monetary settings are broadly aligned, but the outlook is unusually uncertain. Tariffs and weaker foreign demand could curb exports, »»»

Talks between the United States, Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi were “constructive” and will continue in the coming weeks, according to U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, signaling cautious diplomatic progress and the reopening of key military channels. The second round of negotiations focused on steps tow»»»

Talks between Iran and the US must include Tehran's ballistic missiles programme, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday, adding to the menu an issue that the Islamic Republic regards as an infringements of its sovereignty. The talks, planned for Friday, were to be held in Turkey, but the»»»

Washington and Tehran said on Wednesday that US-Iran talks will take place on Friday in Oman, easing fears that negotiations were close to breaking down after disputes over the meeting’s venue and format. Tensions remain, however, as the United States wants to address Iran’s ballistic missile progr»»»

Uranium enrichment might be the main dispute at the US-Iran talks set for Friday in Oman but the key sticking point is Iran’s ballistic missiles programme, which the US wants to add to the table at the talks. Here are some of major issues at stake when negotiators meet in Muscat.  Iran and the»»»

Israeli strikes hit Gaza on Wednesday, killing at least 24 Palestinians, including two babies, according to health officials in the territory. This is despite a fragile »»»

France's "absolute priority" was the fight against the Islamic State (IS) group, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot told his Syrian counterpart during his visit to Damascus Thursday. The visit came weeks after Syrian government forces seized control of swaths of northeastern Syria, where»»»

The United States and Iran have agreed to hold talks in Oman on Friday, officials on both sides confirmed, despite continuing disagreements over the scope of the discussions, with Washington pressing to include Iran’s missile programme and Tehran insisting talks be limited to its nuclear activities»»»

Israeli prosecutors on Thursday filed charges against Bezalel Zini, brother of the chief of Israel's domestic intelligence agency Shin Bet, over the alleged smuggling of cigarettes into Gaza. Zini, a reservist in the Israeli military, is suspected of smuggling around $117,400 worth o»»»

A Paris court on Monday dismissed a lawsuit brought by the descendants of an Iraqi Jewish family seeking compensation for a Baghdad villa occupied rent-free by France's diplomatic representation for decades. Forced to flee Iraq amid rising anti-Semitism in the late 1940s, the family said it will ap»»»

At least 162 people were killed on Tuesday in attacks on the villages of Woro and Nuku in Kwara state, Nigeria, a lawmaker said. The assaults, carried out by Islamic State group-linked Lakurawa militants, come amid a worsening security crisis across the country, including violence involving Boko Ha»»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Tehran is holding consultations with Moscow and Beijing ahead of talks between Iran and the United States on the Islamic Republic's nuclear program, an Iranian source told Sputnik. "Iran is seriously committed to finding a solution that meets the interests of all parties, particu»»»

A diamond- and emerald-incrusted crown that once belonged to the French Empress Eugenie will be fully restored, Paris's Louvre museum said on Thursday, after it was damaged by thieves who staged a heist at the museum in October. The crown was recovered after the thieves dropped it but the rest»»»

If you're looking for a fun and tasty way to surprise your sweetheart for Valentine's Day this year, we have a great idea for you in this edition of Entre Nous. The famous Cordon Bleu Paris cooking school is marking the romantic holiday with two nights of dinners on Friday 13 and Saturday »»»

What began as internet outages in a small French village has escalated into an alleged international espionage operation. Authorities have arrested four individuals, including two Chinese nationals, on suspicion of spying on sensitive military data on behalf of Beijing. The arrests followed the dis»»»

French authorities placed four people, including two Chinese nationals, under formal investigation for allegedly trying to intercept satellite communications from a base in ⁠an Airbnb rental property in southwestern France, the Paris public prosecutor's office said Thursday.  French authoritie»»»

There is just one catch: aircraft manufacturers are struggling to keep pace with surging demand in Southeast Asia, with supply-chain disruptions and maintenance delays constraining capacity. However, the emergence of China’s homegrown civil aviation firm, COMAC, could be set to reshape the market i»»»

The French navy seized more than four tonnes of cocaine from a vessel travelling through the South Pacific towards South Africa, officials said on Wednesday. The drugs were destroyed and the vessel and its crew released under international law. France's navy has seized 4.25 tonnes of cocaine from a»»»

In Pakistan, the economic crisis and climate-related natural disasters are placing sustained pressure on the poorest families. In a nation where around 45 percent of the population lives below the poverty line, marriage has become financially out of reach for millions of households. Each year,»»»

In the 18 months since the collapse of Sheikh Hasina's government, Bangladesh has endured political turmoil but also biting economic pain -- with many hoping for a rebound under new leadership after elections on February 12. FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks with Asif Bin Ali, Geopolitical Analyst and D»»»

Japan's 64-year-old PM ⁠Sanae Takaichi, leader of the Liberal Democratic Party, has sparked an unlikely youth-led craze that could propel her to a big election win. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Amy Catalinac, Associate Professor of Politics at New York University, says that Takaichi ha»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A Soyuz-2.1b rocket launched military satellites into their target orbit, the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement. The ministry previously reported that the Russian Space Forces launched a Soyuz-2.1b rocket carrying military satellites from the Plesetsk space center in t»»»

President Vladimir Putin is ready for a call from his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron for “serious” discussions, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Thursday, while describing the French leader's statements on a possible resumption of dialogue with Moscow as “pathetic diplomacy”. Follow »»»

The International ‍Olympic Committee has called on attendees at the Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Milan on Friday to "be respectful to each other", amid fears that US athletes and politicians could face jeers as the controversial presence of US ICE agents at the games has sparked anger i»»»

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer apologised on Thursday to victims of Jeffrey Epstein for naming Peter Mandelson as the UK's ambassador to Washington despite his ties to the disgraced financier, saying he was sorry ​he had believed his "lies" before appointing him. British ​Prime Minister ⁠Keir »»»

Genie Godula is pleased to welcome Stefan Wolff, Professor of International Security at the University of Birmingham. He offers a frank assessment of where the Ukraine-Russia peace talks stand. Does the mere fact both sides are talking signal hope? There is some progress, yes, but there are no brea»»»

Ukraine and Russia have conducted their first prisoner exchange in months, each releasing 157 captured soldiers, Russia's defence ministry said Thursday, amid US-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi aimed at ending the war. FRANCE 24's Emerald Maxwell reports.»»»

PM Keir #Starmer’s job is under threat after former Britain’s envoy to #Washington Peter #Mandelson’s lies were exposed by newly released #Epstein files.»»»

The U.S. and Russia agreed Thursday to reestablish high-level military dialogue for the first time in more than four years in another sign of warming relations between the two countries since President Donald Trump returned to office and sought to end the war in Ukraine. High-level military communi»»»

Starlink internet terminals used by Russian troops in Ukraine have been deactivated, Kyiv said on Thursday, dealing what one official said was a big battlefield setback for Moscow that had disrupted assault operations. Russian forces ​have made unauthorised use of thousands of satellite-based Starl»»»

The Trump administration has put aside its tariff threats, and is calling for a new trade bloc to focus on critical minerals. Ministers from 55 countries attended talks in Washington aimed at reducing their reliance on China, which dominates the production and processing of the elements. Meanwhile,»»»

Artificial intelligence is the next frontier – but is it also the next bubble? That's the question investors have been asking since tech giants began investing billions of dollars in AI and driving stock market gains. We put the question to an expert. Professor Jon Danielsson, Director of the »»»

Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC, Asia's most valuable company, has announced plans to produce 3-nanometre cutting-edge chips in Japan. Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi lauded the announcement as "the missing piece for the country" since she's looked to bolster domestic chipmaking ahead of lower house»»»

Businesses across Italy could see a windfall of some $6 billion, as spectators head to the Alps for the Winter Olympics. The Milano-Cortina 2026 Games have run over-budget, although by a smaller amount than previous competitions. Giulia Wedam, Co-Founder & CEO of the tourism agency Cortina»»»

The Libyan Business Council (LBC) informed that the Libyan French Forum 2026, organized by Business France, in cooperation and coordination with the French Embassy in Libya, will be held on 14 April 2026, in Marseille, France. The LBC said the forum is part of joint efforts to strengthen economic t»»»

Drive carefully this morning, advises UAE’s National Center of Meteorology (NCM) on social media, as the country is expected to see fog drowning visibility in some areas. Some coastal and internal areas are expected to be affected until 9.30am. If you are on the road, make sure you: • Clean your wi»»»

In recent years, New Delhi has used free-trade agreements (FTAs) and bilateral trade deals as an important tool to increase its geo-economic influence. This marks a major shift for a country dependent on domestic consumption. »»»

In recent years, New Delhi has used free-trade agreements (FTAs) and bilateral trade deals as an important tool to increase its geo-economic influence. This marks a major shift for a country dependent on domestic consumption. »»»

In recent years, New Delhi has used free-trade agreements (FTAs) and bilateral trade deals as an important tool to increase its geo-economic influence. This marks a major shift for a country dependent on domestic consumption. »»»

China marked a series of landmark achievements in 2025 that cemented its growing lead in global innovation and technology governance, as the country deepens investment in artificial intelligence, deep-space exploration, and industrial modernisation. »»»

Turkey’s Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacir has said that the government is closely monitoring the progress of Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD’s planned $1bn factory investment in the western province of Manisa. »»»

In recent years, New Delhi has used free-trade agreements (FTAs) and bilateral trade deals as an important tool to increase its geo-economic influence. This marks a major shift for a country dependent on domestic consumption. »»»

China has granted the world’s first commercial licences for autonomous flying taxis, marking a significant milestone in the global push for urban air mobility. »»»

China marked a series of landmark achievements in 2025 that cemented its growing lead in global innovation and technology governance, as the country deepens investment in artificial intelligence, deep-space exploration, and industrial modernisation. »»»

China is reshaping Central Asia’s nuclear energy sector, challenging Russia’s long-standing dominance in the region. In September 2025, Uzbekistan explored a contingency agreement with China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC), amid concerns that the contract signed in June with Russia’s »»»

Venezuelan intelligence agents have detained Alex Saab, a Colombian businessman who served as industry minister under Nicolás Maduro and allegedly functioned as the regime's primary financial operator, in what could expose simmering fissures within the country's ruling establishment as interim pres»»»

Turkey’s Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacir has said that the government is closely monitoring the progress of Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD’s planned $1bn factory investment in the western province of Manisa. »»»

Colombian President Gustavo Petro emerged from approximately two hours of closed-door White House talks with US President Donald Trump on February 3, focused on counter-narcotics cooperation and regional security, paving the way for a thaw after months of diplomatic tensions. »»»

Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping signed more than a dozen cooperation agreements on February 3 in Beijing, deepening their comprehensive strategic partnership as Washington seeks to curb Chinese influence in Latin America. »»»