Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is on a collision course with Donald Trump as the U.S. president seeks to extricate himself from the war, with both men's goals unmet and Israeli military operations tied down in Lebanon. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Aaron David Miller, Senior »»»

France's biggest geek get-together started with a bang this year. For its 10th anniversary, the VivaTech trade show took to the Champs-Élysées, billing the installation as "Europe's largest open-air technology experience". FRANCE 24 is a media partner of VivaTech this year, and Peter O’Brien t»»»

The signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the US and Iran on Monday has been welcomed by the international community after a devastating three-month war. The agreement was announced on June 14, President Donald Trump’s birthday, but the biggest beneficiary, experts say,»»»

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Negah Angha, Visiting Fellow at King's College London and Former Senior Advisor at the US Department of State and National Security Council under the Biden Administration, says that "the real test is going to be whether or not this framework survives the Lebanon»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is on a collision course with Donald Trump as the U.S. president seeks to extricate himself from the war, with both men's goals unmet and Israeli military operations tied down in Lebanon. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Aaron David Miller, Senior »»»

HONG KONG — Fresh worries about the Middle East ceasefire and the prospect of a US interest rate hike hit most stocks and lifted oil prices Thursday, following a rollercoaster week for markets that has sent shivers through trading floors.Investors took a little heart from closely watched data Wedne»»»

FRANKFURT, Germany — Germany's working-age population will shrink by 4.3 million by 2036 as people retire, the birth rate drops and tougher migration policies deter foreign workers, a study warned Monday.Falling numbers of workers spell yet another challenge for Europe's struggling top economy, alr»»»

Israelis from across the political spectrum reacted angrily Monday to the news of an initial deal between the U.S. and Iran, calling it a disaster for Israel and directing their fury at one man: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky reports from Jerusalem.»»»

Iran's foreign ministry said on Monday that Tehran still holds "deep mistrust" of the United States despite an agreed framework aimed at ending the war. "Unfortunately, it must be acknowledged that Iran's deep mistrust of the United States stems from long history of wrongdoing by American leaders,"»»»

If Donald Trump calls it a peace deal, does that make it so? 'Let the oil flow,' trumpeted the US president after agreeing on the day of his 80th birthday to a memorandum of understanding with Iran. Trump quick to schedule a signing ceremony - this one next Friday in Switzerland, across from w»»»

US officials said Monday that ships will move toll-free through the Strait of Hormuz under an Iran peace deal signed by President Donald Trump, and insisted that Tehran would have to fulfill its commitments before getting any economic benefits. However, Iran's foreign ministry said on Monday that t»»»

Doha: Aspire Zone Foundation has announced that its annual Summer Camp will be held from July 5 to 30, running Sunday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Aspire Dome for boys and the Ladies Sports Hall for girls. The Aspire Summer Camp is one of the foundation's flagship annual prog»»»

AMMAN — The industrial sector could unlock new investment opportunities by substituting imports with locally manufactured products, according to a new study by the Jordan Chamber of Industry (JCI), which identified nearly JD9 billion worth of imports with no domestic production alternatives.The stu»»»

The United States and Iran, ⁠as well as mediator Pakistan, ​have provided few details about the preliminary deal announced Sunday to bring an end to the US-Iran conflict that has engulfed the region and threatened global energy supplies.  (FRANCE 24 with Reuters and AP) »»»

The EU on Monday is set to move Ukraine's bid to join the bloc to the next stage after a long delay caused by Hungarian vetoes – but that doesn't mean Kyiv's path to full membership is getting easier.  Ukraine is due on Monday to officially begin European Union membership negotiations, la»»»

Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norway’s crown princess, was sentenced to four years in prison on Monday after an Oslo court convicted him of two counts of rape and 32 other offences, including violence against a former partner, threats and drug-related crimes. An Oslo court on Monday sentenced Norwe»»»

New York: Major US stock indexes opened higher on Monday after Washington and Tehran reached a preliminary agreement to end the war in the Middle East and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 162.3 points, or 0.32 percent, to 51,364.55. The S&P 500 gained 85.3 points, »»»

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Wall Street on Wednesday in New York City. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo June 15 (UPI) -- The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped by up to 700 points on Monday following the announcement that the United States and Iran have r»»»

London: Oil prices dropped towards $80 a barrel and stocks rallied on Monday after Washington and Iran reached a framework deal to end the Middle East war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, sending a wave of relief through global markets. The strait, through which roughly 20 percent of the world's cr»»»

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, June 15: Papers discuss the US-Iran "truce of convenience". According to the Israeli paper Haaretz, Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu is humiliated by Donald Trump. The US president has just turned 80, but is "really uncomfortable with ageing". Finally, could Gwyneth Paltrow get ca»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron will meet US President Donald Trump over dinner at the Palace of Versailles following the G7 summit of leading industrialised nations, which will take place next week in French lakeside town of Evian-les-Bains. The dinnerWednesday will mark the 250th »»»

Children under 16 will be banned from using social media in Britain, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Monday, saying such platforms were making youngsters "unhappy". Britain will ban children aged under 16 from using a range of social media apps, including Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube, to p»»»

An unknown individual set fire on June 15, 2026, to two vehicles belonging to the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Skopje, in an incident that has triggered a sharp diplomatic response from Sofia and renewed concerns over security in North Macedonia. Photo: BGNES According to initial informa»»»

Delyan Peevski has carried out a major reshuffle of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS) leadership, removing several senior figures from the party’s top bodies following a meeting of the Central Council, according to an official statement. The changes affect both the Central Executive Commit»»»

In May 2026, Bulgaria registered no monthly inflation, according to data from the National Statistical Institute (NSI). The Consumer Price Index showed a flat month-on-month reading, while annual inflation stood at 6.9 percent. The NSI also reported that inflation since the beginning of the year, m»»»

When he came into office, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer declared that the first duty of a leader is to keep the country safe. His defence secretary, John Healey, resigned this week, telling his boss that he was making the country less safe. It was a stinging letter, claiming Starmer was unabl»»»

Bulgaria’s government has outlined an extensive long-term plan to modernize its armed forces, with total defense-related investments projected at around €19 billion by 2035. Of this amount, approximately €9 billion is allocated directly to armaments procurement and military modernization. According»»»

The Confederation of Employers and Industrialists in Bulgaria (KRIB) has urged Prime Minister Rumen Radev and parliamentary groups in the 52nd National Assembly to support legislative proposals requiring certain categories of public-sector employees to pay their own social security contributions. T»»»

US President Donald Trump told the New York Post on Monday he would slap a 100 percent tariff on French wine unless Paris removes its digital services tax targeting tech firms such as Amazon, Facebook, Apple and Alaphabet. US President Donald Trump threatened to slap a 100 percent tariff on French »»»

A record number of African nations are playing at the 2026 World Cup, but South Africa's opening defeat to Mexico has raised questions about the continent's chances. Can African teams turn numbers into history and finally win football's biggest prize? We take a closer look in this edition.»»»

Dubai: Global markets rallied on Monday after the US and Iran reached an interim agreement to end hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, easing concerns over energy supplies, inflation and the risk of further pressure on interest rates. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Bal»»»

The British prime minister is once again fighting for his political survival, on the back foot after his defence secretary and armed forces minister quit the government over complaints of a lack of military spending and sufficient commitment to keep Britain safe from the spectre of Russian attack. »»»

Russia’s security services temporarily disconnected a special surveillance system protecting Putin and his close circle in the wake of the US-Israeli killing of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Financial Times reported. The alleged incident highlights the heightened security threat»»»

The memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran was announced on the eve of the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, where leaders from some of the world’s wealthiest nations will begin meeting Monday. Gathered in the Alps through Wednesday, they will also discuss the war i»»»

Traicho Traikov has been elected mayor of Sofia’s Sredets district, according to the Sofia Municipal Election Commission, as cited by BTA. Running on a nomination from We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria (PP-DB), Traikov secured a decisive victory with 77.33% of the vote. The result was conf»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev said the government expects to present its regular state budget by the end of June, while acknowledging that the fiscal situation remains highly strained. He noted that reaching a deficit below 3% would not be possible without additional borrowing. “This cannot be done wi»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev said Bulgaria’s government hopes to submit its regular budget by the end of June, while warning that public finances are under severe strain and that restoring fiscal balance will be a difficult task. Speaking to reporters during a visit to Shumen, where he attended the o»»»

An unidentified individual set fire to vehicles belonging to the Bulgarian Embassy in central Skopje, according to BGNES. Initial information indicates that the attacker allegedly poured a flammable substance over a Suzuki Vitara and ignited it, with the blaze subsequently spreading to a second car»»»

A major police operation in Sofia targeted the so-called “Kalashniks” group, which investigators link to a range of criminal activities including extortion, racketeering, and pimping. The Interior Ministry said the coordinated action led to checkpoints, searches, and arrests across the capital, wit»»»

Bulgaria’s tourist sector is showing mixed signals this season, with officials warning that infrastructure readiness is not translating into visitor numbers, according to Tourism Minister Ilin Dimitrov in an interview with BNT. Dimitrov said that although resorts across the country are fully prepar»»»

Agriculture Minister Plamen Abrovski has said that Bulgarian producers have been left without adequate state support for decades, pointing to systemic neglect over the past 30 years in comments made during an interview with BNT. He stated that this long-standing lack of attention toward farmers and»»»

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Investments and Industry Alexander Pulev pledged strong government backing for Bulgarian manufacturers, announcing that all available incentive mechanisms and growth measures will be mobilized to support local industry. Speaking at the opening of new p»»»

Wizz Air has announced the launch of a new direct air route connecting Sofia and Berlin, with year-round operations scheduled to begin in September 2026. The airline confirmed that flights will start on September 20 and will run four times per week, specifically on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and»»»

FRANCE 24's Gavin Lee speaks to Aisha Down, the Guardian's AI correspondent, on why there may be more to the suspension of Anthropic's "Fable 5" chatbot model and discuss whether there is a risk of a two-tier system for "haves and have nots", with the chatbot programmed to judge overall trustworthi»»»

US President Donald Trump marked his 80th birthday with a highly unusual White House spectacle, hosting a UFC cage fight on the South Lawn just hours after announcing a memorandum of understanding with Iran, in a made-for-television display blending politics, sport and patriotic pageantry. US Presi»»»

The Lebanese army Monday asked displaced residents to delay their return to villages along the border with Israel for “their own safety,” despite the memorandum between Washington and Tehran. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz announced earlier that Israeli ground forces would remain in land they»»»

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Monday that Israeli ground forces would remain in land they hold in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza, potentially challenging a memorandum of understanding announced a day earlier between the US and Iran to end the war in the Middle East. Israel’s defence ministe»»»

This week, a town north of Tokyo shut down nearly 100 schools following a spate of bear sightings. In another Japanese town last week, a bear attacked four people, opened a water tap and unlatched a window to escape a building it had been trapped in. So are bears becoming a bigger threat? FRANCE 24»»»

BAT is positioning itself at the forefront of innovation, sustainability, and reduced-risk alternatives. Under the leadership of Chief Executive Tadeu Marroco, the company is accelerating its transition towards a predominantly smokeless business model, driven by science-backed innovation, digital t»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s construction industry returned to expansion in May, marking a modest recovery after two months of contraction, driven by renewed growth in new work orders, an economy tracker showed. According to the latest Al Rajhi Capital Saudi Construction Index released by S&P Global, the»»»