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40 ans après Tchernobyl : les stigmates de la catastrophe toujours vifs

4/26/2026, 3:15:11 PM

Forty years after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, its lasting scars on Ukraine and the surrounding region remain deeply felt. The anniversary prompts reflection on the long-term consequences of the worst nuclear accident in history.

L'Ukraine commémore le 40e anniversaire de la catastrophe de Tchernobyl

4/26/2026, 3:01:48 PM

Ukraine commemorated the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster as the world fears that the ongoing Russian war could once again threaten the safety of the plant and surrounding region. The anniversary underscores how nuclear risk has returned to Ukrainian territory amid the conflict.

Mémoire : journée nationale de souvenir des victimes de la Déportation

4/26/2026, 2:57:32 PM

France held its National Day of Remembrance for Deportation Victims, featuring testimony from Evelyn Askolovitch, a survivor of the Bergen-Belsen Nazi concentration camp. The ceremony honors the memory of French citizens deported during World War II, the vast majority of whom perished in the camps.

Cyclisme : Pogacar devance le jeune prodige français Seixas et s'adjuge Liège-Bastogne-Liège

4/26/2026, 2:33:03 PM

Slovenian cycling champion Tadej Pogacar won Liège-Bastogne-Liège for the second consecutive year, outpacing young French prodigy Paul Seixas by 45 seconds, with Belgian Remco Evenepoel completing the podium.

Trump évacué du dîner des correspondants, Léon XIV en prison, robots à Pékin : la semaine en images

4/26/2026, 2:14:20 PM

A weekly news roundup covers several major events: Trump's evacuation following a shooting incident at the Washington press correspondents' dinner; Pope Leo XIV visiting a prison; and humanoid robots on display in Beijing.

Mali : reprise des combats à Kidal et dans le fief de la junte

4/26/2026, 12:57:29 PM

Fighting resumed in Mali between rebel forces and the military junta's army, backed by Russian mercenaries, at Kidal in the north and Kati near Bamako. The clashes mark a dangerous escalation in the ongoing conflict between the ruling junta and armed groups including Tuareg rebels and jihadists.

Mali : le ministre de la Défense, Sadio Camara, tué dans une attaque à Kati

4/26/2026, 12:55:39 PM

Mali's Defense Minister Sadio Camara was killed in an attack at Kati, the military junta's stronghold near Bamako. The killing of a senior government official represents a major blow to the ruling junta and a significant escalation of the conflict.

Ukraine : 40 ans après Tchernobyl, une centrale dans la guerre

4/26/2026, 12:39:58 PM

Forty years after Chernobyl, the nuclear power plant finds itself at the heart of a new war, as Russia's invasion of Ukraine has revived fears about nuclear safety in the region. A nuclear physics researcher discusses the risks posed by military operations near nuclear infrastructure.

"A terre!" Comment le gala de la presse à Washington a tourné au chaos

4/26/2026, 12:38:18 PM

The annual White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington descended into chaos when an armed man attempted to force entry into the venue where President Trump was present. Guests dropped to the floor as security responded, and Trump was evacuated.

Liban : fin du mandat de la Finul le 31 décembre, et après ?

4/26/2026, 12:36:31 PM

With UNIFIL's mandate in Lebanon set to expire on December 31, questions arise about what comes next for the international peacekeeping force deployed along the Israel-Lebanon border following the ceasefire. The uncertain future of the mission raises concerns about stability in southern Lebanon.

Un assaillant armé tente de forcer l'entrée d'un gala auquel assiste Trump

4/26/2026, 12:33:40 PM

An armed man attempted to force his way into the annual White House Correspondents' Gala in Washington while President Donald Trump was in attendance. Trump described the suspect as a 'would-be assassin,' and security forces neutralized the threat.

🔴 Mali : le ministre de la Défense, Sadio Camara, a été tué samedi dans une attaque du Jnim à Kati (RFI)

4/26/2026, 12:25:06 PM

Mali's Defense Minister Sadio Camara was killed on Saturday in an attack by JNIM jihadists at Kati, near Bamako, according to RFI. The assassination of the junta's defense chief marks a dramatic escalation in the armed conflict sweeping through Mali.

Le PSG s’envole vers le titre après sa large victoire à Angers

4/26/2026, 11:34:29 AM

Paris Saint-Germain took a commanding step toward the French Ligue 1 title with a 3-0 victory over Angers, opening a six-point lead at the top of the table. The club is closing in on its 12th French championship in 14 years.

Conquête spatiale : quand la France recrutait des ingénieurs nazis pour développer ses fusées

4/26/2026, 11:27:44 AM

After World War II, France recruited German engineers — many of them former Nazis — to help develop its space and rocket program in the city of Vernon, Normandy. This little-known chapter of French aerospace history raises questions about the postwar moral compromises made in the name of technological progress.

Le Kényan Sabastian Sawe court le marathon de Londres en moins de deux heures, nouveau record

4/26/2026, 10:40:40 AM

Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe became the first athlete to complete the London Marathon in under two hours, retaining his title and setting a new world record. Ethiopian Yomif Kejelcha and Ugandan Jacob Kiplimo completed the podium.

Mali : les jihadistes du JNIM, affilié à Al-Qaïda, revendiquent les attaques

4/26/2026, 9:20:19 AM

JNIM, the Al-Qaeda-affiliated jihadist group active in the Sahel, claimed a series of coordinated attacks alongside the Tuareg rebellion against strategic positions of Mali's military junta. The joint offensive marks a new level of operational coordination between jihadist and separatist forces.

Attentat à la bombe en Colombie : le bilan passe à 14 morts et 38 blessés

4/26/2026, 9:17:02 AM

A bomb attack in southwestern Colombia killed 14 people and wounded 38, the latest in a series of violent incidents occurring just over a month before the country's presidential election. The attack underscores the security crisis facing Colombia ahead of the vote.

🔴 En direct : Macron dénonce une attaque "inacceptable" après des tirs au gala de la presse auquel assistait Trump

4/26/2026, 9:11:29 AM

French President Macron condemned as 'unacceptable' the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Gala in Washington, where Donald Trump was present. An armed man attempted to force his way into the event, prompting Trump's evacuation and a security response.

Guerre au Moyen-Orient : annulation des discussions avec l'Iran au Pakistan

4/26/2026, 8:59:56 AM

Donald Trump announced the cancellation of a planned trip by his envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan for talks with Iran, though he clarified this did not signal a breakdown in the diplomatic process. The announcement introduces new uncertainty into the fragile US-Iran nuclear diplomacy.

Tirs au dîner des correspondants de la Maison Blanche : le suspect arrêté

4/26/2026, 8:56:35 AM

The suspect behind the shooting attempt at the White House Correspondents' Gala in Washington, where President Trump was attending, has been arrested. The incident disrupted the annual press dinner and prompted Trump's evacuation.

Tirs au dîner de la presse à Washington : Trump capitalise sur les incidents ?

4/26/2026, 8:54:38 AM

After the shooting incident at the Washington press dinner attended by Trump, analysts ask whether the president is politically capitalizing on the events. The attempted attack has reignited debates about presidential security and the political climate in the United States.

Trump évacué après des coups de feu lors d'un gala à Washington

4/26/2026, 8:52:40 AM

President Trump was evacuated from a gala in Washington after shots were fired nearby. A man armed with a gun attempted to force entry into the venue, prompting a security response and the president's removal from the scene.

L'Ukraine marque le 40e anniversaire de l'accident de Tchernobyl

4/26/2026, 8:51:08 AM

Ukraine marked the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl accident on Sunday as Russian forces carried out strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure in the early morning. The timing of the attacks on this symbolic date underscored the ongoing threat posed by the war to Ukraine's nuclear and energy sites.

Prise de parole de Donald Trump après l'incident des tirs à un gala à Washington

4/26/2026, 8:48:45 AM

Donald Trump addressed the nation following the armed incident at the White House Correspondents' Gala in Washington, where an armed assailant attempted to breach the venue. Trump's evacuation prompted him to speak publicly about the failed attack.

Washington envisagerait de retirer l'Espagne de l'Otan, Pedro Sanchez ne s'estime "pas inquiet"

4/24/2026, 6:07:55 PM

Reuters reports that the Trump administration is weighing options to suspend Spain from NATO over defense-spending disputes. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez brushed the concern aside, pointing out that the alliance's founding treaty contains no mechanism to expel or suspend a member. The story lands amid growing friction between Washington and several European allies.

Boom des voitures électriques : la Chine à l'assaut de l'Europe

4/24/2026, 5:10:10 PM

Soaring fuel prices are driving a surge in European EV sales, and Chinese makers are capturing the lion's share thanks to aggressive pricing. Struggling European carmakers are scrambling to sign partnerships with Chinese firms, hoping to absorb their know-how. The question haunting the continent: can it still push back against the tide from China?

Roland-Garros : Carlos Alcaraz, champion en titre, ne participera pas en raison d'une blessure

4/24/2026, 4:30:25 PM

World number one Carlos Alcaraz, twice champion at Roland-Garros, announced on Friday that he will not defend his title this year due to a right-wrist injury. The Spaniard will also skip the Rome Masters 1000, casting doubt over his entire clay-court swing.

Salvador : procès géant du gang MS-13

4/24/2026, 4:22:10 PM

Nearly 500 alleged MS-13 gang members are being tried in an unprecedented mass hearing held inside a high-security prison in El Salvador. The spectacle embodies President Nayib Bukele's radical crackdown on gangs that long dominated the country.

De retour dans le Sud, des Libanais dévastés : "Israël détruit des maisons, des routes, même les arbres"

4/24/2026, 4:08:16 PM

Lebanese residents who returned to southern villages after the ceasefire describe utter devastation: flattened houses, destroyed roads and stripped trees. Video footage corroborates testimony that the Israeli army razed entire neighbourhoods while establishing what it calls a 'defence zone' along the border.

Une tornade balaye une ville de l’Oklahoma

4/24/2026, 3:50:32 PM

A powerful tornado swept through Enid, Oklahoma, on Thursday, leaving at least 10 injured and widespread destruction. Images of the aftermath spread rapidly on social media, showing a landscape of devastated buildings.

Russie : pluie noire sur une ville après une frappe de Kiev contre une raffinerie

4/24/2026, 3:36:18 PM

A refinery in southern Russia struck by Ukraine has been burning for four days, blanketing a nearby city in black rain and prompting authorities to impose restrictions on outdoor activity. The strike illustrates Ukraine's sustained campaign targeting Russian energy infrastructure deep inside the country.

Des élèves privés d'école depuis deux semaines à Mayotte

4/24/2026, 3:30:23 PM

Teachers at the only school in a Mamoudzou village in Mayotte have invoked their right of withdrawal over safety concerns, leaving pupils out of class for two weeks. Since Cyclone Chido, the school has allegedly become a target for local delinquents, rendering conditions unfit for teaching.

Transports en Europe : embarquement immédiat ! (Partie 1)

4/24/2026, 3:02:50 PM

A France 24 documentary follows journalist Caroline de Camaret across several EU countries via eight modes of transport, exploring how European cohesion-policy funding is modernising infrastructure. From trains and planes to bikes and boats, the series maps a continent reconnecting its territories — at a cost.

Au Togo, la France affirme soutenir les initiatives régionales pour "contenir" le risque terroriste

4/24/2026, 3:00:55 PM

During an official visit to Togo, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot stated that countering terrorism in West Africa is a shared concern, pledging France's support for regional security initiatives. The declaration signals a repositioning of French engagement in the Sahel following its recent military withdrawals.

Le manifeste de Palantir pour une Silicon Valley en armes

4/24/2026, 3:00:29 PM

Data giant Palantir has published a manifesto calling for mandatory military service, an AI-driven arms race and a rejection of traditional pluralism. The text crystallises the company's entrenchment at the heart of the US military-industrial complex, where it now operates without apparent safeguards.

Transports en Europe : embarquement immédiat ! (Partie 2)

4/24/2026, 2:50:48 PM

The second episode of France 24's transport documentary continues Caroline de Camaret's journey through several EU countries via eight publicly-funded modes of transport. The series questions whether modernised, subsidised networks are truly delivering on the promise of a more connected continent.

États-Unis : risque de pénurie de missiles Tomahawk après leur usage massif au Moyen-Orient

4/24/2026, 2:47:59 PM

The US faces a potential Tomahawk missile shortage after firing over 1,000 of the precision weapons against Iran in a month, including 850 in the first thirty days alone. The depletion raises serious questions about American military readiness for any further escalation or simultaneous conflicts.

États-Unis : tornade dévastatrice dans le nord de l'Oklahoma

4/24/2026, 2:44:23 PM

A devastating tornado tore through northern Oklahoma on Thursday 23 April, stripping roofs from homes and levelling properties near Enid and a wind farm. Survivors described houses that had simply 'disappeared' in what emergency services called an extremely violent weather event.

Au Pakistan, une reprise des négociations entre les États-Unis et l'Iran ?

4/24/2026, 2:42:40 PM

A new round of US-Iran negotiations could take place in Islamabad, with Iran's foreign minister expected to arrive in Pakistan. The talks would be the latest diplomatic contact aimed at finding an exit from the military conflict between Washington and Tehran.

Le Festival du Livre Africain de retour à Marrakech

4/24/2026, 2:02:57 PM

The fourth edition of the African Book Festival (FLAM) is under way in Marrakech, Morocco, with Nobel literature laureate Jean-Marie Le Clézio as honorary president. The event brings together major African-origin authors including Alain Mabanckou and David Diop to celebrate the depth of the continent's literary output.

Comment Washington utilise la manne pétrolière irakienne pour faire pression sur Bagdad

4/24/2026, 1:40:23 PM

The Trump administration has blocked the transfer of nearly $500 million in cash to Iraq in an attempt to force Baghdad to dismantle Iran-backed militias operating on its soil. Analysts warn the move risks further destabilising an already fragile Iraqi economy.

Liban : sixième Casque bleu tué depuis le début de la guerre, quel avenir pour la Finul ?

4/24/2026, 1:40:05 PM

An Indonesian UN peacekeeper wounded in an attack on his UNIFIL base on 29 March has died, becoming the sixth UN soldier killed in Lebanon since fighting broke out between Israel and Hezbollah on 2 March. The mounting toll raises urgent questions about the mission's viability and mandate.

Eurovision : plus d'un millier d'artistes appellent au boycott du concours

4/24/2026, 1:33:25 PM

More than 1,000 musicians worldwide — including Massive Attack, Kneecap and Macklemore — have signed a call to boycott Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, citing Israel's continued participation despite its military campaign in Gaza. The move marks a significant expansion of cultural-sector pressure on Israel.

Gaza : une nouvelle frappe israélienne tue cinq Palestiniens malgré le cessez-le-feu

4/24/2026, 1:27:20 PM

An Israeli airstrike targeted a group of civilians in northern Gaza on the evening of 22 April, killing five people including three children. The strike occurred despite an ongoing ceasefire, drawing fresh international condemnation.

Guerre au Moyen-Orient : cessez-le-feu prolongé, l’Europe peut-elle négocier ?

4/24/2026, 1:24:25 PM

Donald Trump has announced a three-week extension of the ceasefire in the multi-front Middle East conflict, as the sixth UN peacekeeper is killed in Lebanon. Analysts question whether Europe — long sidelined in Middle East diplomacy — carries enough weight to help stabilise the region.

Sommet européen à Chypre : après l'Ukraine, le Moyen-Orient au menu des discussions

4/24/2026, 1:09:06 PM

European leaders have gathered in Cyprus for an informal summit joined by the heads of government of Lebanon, Egypt, Syria and Jordan. Middle Eastern tensions, the Strait of Hormuz crisis and European collective defence are at the heart of discussions.

Pape Léon XIV : clôture de sa tournée africaine de onze jours en Guinée équatoriale

4/24/2026, 11:57:09 AM

Pope Leo XIV has concluded his first papal trip to Africa — four countries in eleven days — with a Mass in Equatorial Guinea, calling for justice, peace and human dignity. He also stressed the central role of diplomacy in addressing global challenges.

Tunisie : le biopic sur Michael Jackson réveille la ferveur des fans à Tunis

4/24/2026, 11:51:54 AM

The release of the Michael Jackson biopic has drawn fans back to cinemas across Tunisia. The film carries special resonance there: in 1996, Tunis hosted Jackson's only solo concert on African soil, drawing nearly 60,000 spectators. Three decades on, his appeal still spans every generation.

Frédéric Dabi (Ifop) : "Il y a un risque de perte de cohérence avec les accords PS-LFI"

3/17/2026, 6:11:30 PM

Following the first round of France's municipal elections, Ifop polling director Frédéric Dabi analyses the key takeaways, including whether the far left and far right have genuinely made gains. He also examines the tension within the Socialist Party (PS), whose leader Olivier Faure had ruled out national alliances with La France Insoumise, yet local PS-LFI deals have emerged across the country. Dabi warns this risks undermining the internal coherence of the PS ahead of the second round.

Crise à Cuba : "Raulito", un Castro comme joker de Donald Trump ?

3/17/2026, 5:08:44 PM

Raul Rodriguez Castro, grandson of former Cuban president Raul Castro, is gaining increasing visibility in Cuba's political scene, regularly appearing alongside President Miguel Díaz-Canel at public events. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is said to have identified him as a backchannel interlocutor for secret negotiations between Washington and Havana. His rise signals a potential generational shift in Cuba's ruling elite as the island faces mounting American pressure.