In Andorra and Liechtenstein, abortion is still banned. In Monaco, it is illegal to perform an abortion. San Marino is an exception: in 2022 abortion was finally legalised. From the seaside principality of Monaco to the hilly enclave of San Marino, ENTR set out to meet those who fought sometimes insurmountable battles in the smallest of countries to break one of the biggest taboos.

Five years after Brexit, the United Kingdom and the European Union have struck a deal on the status of Gibraltar that will ease the cross-border movement of people and goods. The tiny British territory bordering Spain had been one of the final sticking points of the post-Brexit negotiations. Plus, US President Donald Trump claims a "deal with China is done" following high-level trade talks in London, but uncertainty remains over just how much Beijing is willing to give up its leverage on rare earth supplies. 

Despite a match full of twists and turns and a spirited comeback right up to the final minutes, France conceded another semi-final defeat to Spain. Lamine Yamal distinguished himself once again with two goals. 

Russia launched a barrage of drones and missiles at the Ukrainian capital Kyiv overnight, killing at least four people and wounding 20 more, Ukrainian authorities said Friday. The Kremlin had earlier this week threatened to retaliate for a Ukrainian operation that destroyed some of Russia's strategic bomber aircraft.

Former Bolivian President Evo Morales was accused of "terrorism" on Thursday for allegedly telling his supporters to obstruct the flow of supplies entering La Paz as Morales seeks to circumvent a ban on running for a fourth term amid harsh criticism of current leader Luis Arce.

Japan on Friday aborted its mission to achieve its first soft landing on the Moon after losing contact with its spacecraft, dashing Tokyo-based firm ispace's chances of becoming the third private company to accomplish the feat.

Aryna Sabalenka's ruthless third set ended Iga Swiatek's hopes of a French Open repeat on Thursday, setting up a final matchup against American Coco Gauff, who outclassed France's Lois Boisson after a stunning tournament run.

Thursday, as the tech magnate published a flurry of posts deriding Trump for his "ingratitude" towards Musk for his role in getting Trump back into office. Musk's shocking split from Trump, just a week after receiving a key in appreciation of his controversial actions as head of the Department of Government Efficiency, led to Trump threatening to cancel the government contracts and subsidies for Musk's companies.

Governments of countries subject to US President Donald Trump's travel ban on Thursday challenged the controversial decision, calling it a "misunderstanding." Trump called the decision to suspend travel visas a national security issue, saying some targeted countries, including Somalia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, of harboring terrorists, while accusing citizens of others of overstaying their visas.

In his first visit to the White House as German Chancellor on Thursday, Friedrich Merz pushed US President Donald Trump to apply "more pressure" on Russia to engage in ceasefire talks over its invasion of Ukraine. Trump likened the warring countries to "two young children fighting like crazy" who need to "fight for a while" before seriously contemplating peace talks.

FC Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal scored two goals as Spain eliminated France in the Nations League semi-finals despite a late burst by Les Bleus, setting up a final clash between the European Champions and Portugal.

Most of the countries on the US travel ban list are from Africa. Among the 12 nations whose citizens Trump says are no longer welcome are Chad, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Libya, Somalia and Sudan. Nationals of Burundi, Sierra Leone and Togo are included in a seven-strong list for restricted access.

Since Ukraine's surprise 'Spider's Web' attack on Russian bombers, some internet users have been coming up with theories about how Kyiv carried them out. Some allege that Ukraine took advantage of a requirement laid out in a nuclear deal between Russia and the U.S. But as France 24's Charlotte Hughes explains, their claims are not rooted in the facts of the deal.

Speaking to reporters before a meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, when asked if he would impose further sanctions on Russia, US President Donald Trump responded: "When I see the moment where it's not going to stop ... we'll be very, very, very tough. And it could be on both countries to be honest. You know, it takes two to tango."

President Donald Trump threatened on Thursday to cut off government contracts with billionaire Elon Musk's companies, and Musk suggested Trump should be impeached, as the bromance between the president and his former adviser disintegrated into a barroom brawl. FRANCE 24's Fraser Jackson reports from Washington.

Shares in Elon Musk's electric car company Tesla plunged 15% after Donald Trump threatened to terminate government contracts and subsidies given to Musk's companies. The rapid escalation in a feud between the two men comes just days after Musk left his government job with a golden key handed by the president. Plus, a landmark trial opens in Paris against TotalEnergies, accused of "greenwashing" its fossil fuel activities. 

Israeli airstrikes in the southern Beirut suburbs rocked the Lebanese capital on Thursday night in an attack Israel claimed targeted Hezbollah drone factories, but Lebanon and the UN describe as a violation of the November ceasefire agreement.

The Kremlin on Monday released a memorandum with conditions for a ceasefire at talks in Istanbul. As expected, the document calls for the annexation of four more of Ukraine's regions, the disarmament of its military and control over its diplomacy. It also reveals Russia's desire to control Ukraine's elections and the country's linguistic and religious policies and fend off future war reparations demands.

Tensions between US President Donald Trump and his formerly close adviser, billionaire Elon Musk, reached a whole new level on Thursday, as the pair hurled insults against each other via their respective social media platforms, Truth Social and X. While Trump called Musk “crazy”, the latter accused the president of lying about having asked him to leave DOGE.

The Lebanese army has dismantled more than 500 of Hezbollah installations in the south to restore “authority" over the country, Lebanon’s prime minister said Thursday.

British actor Tom Felton, who starred as Draco Malfoy in the “Harry Potter” movies, is returning to the role in a Broadway musical. “This is a full-circle moment for me,” he said.

The African Union (AU) on Thursday expressed concern over a new US travel ban on several countries, while Somalis were indignant at being among the seven African nations singled out by the Trump administration. President Donald Trump signed the decree on Wednesday, banning citizens from Somalia, Chad, Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Libya, Sudan, Yemen, Afghanistan, Myanmar, Haiti and Iran from travelling to the United States.

NATO’s Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Thursday said he will propose that members increase their overall military spending target to 5 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) at the pact’s next summit. To reach that number, 3.5 percent of GDP will go toward core military spending, and 1.5 percent will be made up of defence and security-related investments. “There’s broad support,” Rutte said.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met Donald Trump on Thursday, hoping to avoid one of the US president's Oval Office infamous ambushes amid discord over Ukraine, tariffs and the Trump administration's support for Germany's far-right. It was all smiles and handshakes as Republican Trump, 78 greeted the conservative Merz, 69, outside the West Wing at the start of their first face-to-face meeting. A month into his job, Merz will try to build a rapport with the mercurial Trump as he seeks to maintain good ties with the country he considers post-war Germany's "indispensable" ally. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, FRANCE 24's Delano D'Souza welcomes Kristine Berzina, Managing Director of Geostrategy North at the German Marshall Fund.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to meet US President Donald Trump on Thursday to foster a personal relationship despite tensions over Ukraine and potential trade conflicts. A month into his role, the 69-year-old conservative is a committed transatlanticist aiming to maintain strong ties with Germany’s key post-war ally. FRANCE 24's Leela Jacinto has the analysis.