The European Union unveiled its strategy Thursday to better protect the oceans by tackling pollution, illegal fishing, and developing carbon reserves, aiming to showcase its leadership ahead of next week’s major UN ocean summit in Nice. This strategy aligns with the efforts of over 2,000 scientists from around 100 countries, who have gathered in Nice since Tuesday to present ten key recommendations to guide policymakers at the summit. Together, these actions emphasize a global push toward stronger ocean protection. FRANCE 24's Antonia Kerrigan explains what's at stake in this summit.

President Donald Trump is intensifying his efforts against leading US universities by banning visas for new international students enrolling at Harvard and threatening to revoke Columbia’s academic accreditation. He argues that international students pose a national security risk, accuses universities of overlooking anti-Semitism on campus, and claims they promote a liberal bias.

At least eleven people have been killed and nearly thirty injured in a stampede outside a cricket stadium in the state of Karnataka, southern India.

Watch again the press conference of Mark Rutte, the NATO leader, on the sidelines of a security summit in Brussels on Thursday, June 5.

Trump says travel ban ‘can’t come soon enough’ President Donald Trump has resurrected a hallmark policy of his first term, announcing that citizens of 12 countries would be banned from visiting the United States and those from seven others would face restrictions. Meanwhile, Germany’s new leader, Chancellor Friedrich Merz, is meeting Trump in Washington on Thursday as he works to keep the U.S. on board with Western support for Ukraine, help defuse trade tensions that pose a risk to Europe’s biggest economy and further bolster his country’s long-criticised military spending. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, FRANCE 24's Delano D'Souza welcomes Dr Richard Johnson, Senior Lecturer in US Politics & Policy at Queen Mary University of London.

The dockworkers at the port of Marseille-Fos have refused to load military components that were scheduled to be sent to Israel on Thursday, the CGT dockworkers’ union announced on Wednesday, expressing their refusal to "participate in the ongoing genocide orchestrated by the Israeli government." The media outlet Disclose has investigated the matter. Journalist Ariane Lavrilleux spoke about the issue on France 24.

At the initiative of Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), more than 130 international news outlets and press freedom groups – including FRANCE 24, RFI and Monte Carlo Doualiya – on Thursday issued a joint appeal calling for the “immediate, independent and unrestricted” access to Gaza for international journalists. They also called for the “full protection” of the Palestinian journalists working there. Nearly 200 journalists have been killed by the Israeli army in Gaza over the past 20 months.

Gender equality remains a challenge across the globe and particularly in Africa. Despite progress, women continue to face persistent barriers on the continent: limited access to education, inequalities in healthcare, difficulties in obtaining financing and underrepresentation in decision-making positions. To help change that, former French Minister Élisabeth Moreno co-founded ADWIN alongside George-Axelle Broussillon Matschinga and Prescillia Avenel Delpha. It's an international network dedicated to the promotion and empowerment of African and Afro-descendant women through training, mentorship, financing, and well-being. Moreno spoke to us in People & Profit.

As famine threatens Gaza, humanitarian aid sites will close on Thursday. The remaining food distribution centers are operated by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), which says it is conducting maintenance and repairs at these locations. Backed by Israel and the US, the GHF has taken over from all other aid organizations in Gaza, including the UN. However, the international humanitarian community criticizes the newly established group for not following basic humanitarian principles.

At the joint press conference in Paris on June 5, 2024, Presidents Lula and Macron discussed key international issues, including the war in Ukraine, where Lula is trying to push for peace, as Clovis Casali explains. The leaders also touched on cooperation around the Mercosur trade agreement.

Watch the joint press conference of Presidents Lula and Macron in Paris during the Brazilian president’s state visit on Thursday, June 5, 2024.

President Donald Trump has resurrected a hallmark policy of his first term, announcing that citizens of 12 countries would be banned from visiting the United States and those from seven others would face restrictions.

Two Greenpeace activists who removed French President Emmanuel Macron's waxwork from a Paris museum to stage anti-Russia protests were on Thursday charged with aggravated theft, their lawyer said.

Israeli opposition lawmaker Avigdor Lieberman accused the government on Thursday of arming Palestinian militias in Gaza. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said later in a statement that Israel was acting "in various ways" on the recommendation of the security establishment. Netanyahu's office did not deny Lieberman's accusation. At the same time, Israel recovered bodies of two hostages detained in the Gaza Strip since October 7th, 2023. FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky has more from Jerusalem.

France is the birthplace of cinema. Some 130 years later, the love of the silver screen is still very strong. The state has set up a special system to promote, protect and finance French films. Thanks to this system, France releases a large number of quality films that wouldn't otherwise be made, enabling them to compete with Hollywood. Join us as we take a deep dive into le cinéma français.

In this edition of arts24, Eve Jackson brings you a thrilling lineup of films and exhibitions shaking up the art and entertainment world. First up: a surprising box office showdown in France. Tom Cruise's latest "Mission: Impossible" instalment faces off against a small blue alien – and "Stitch" wins, selling 1.3 million tickets in just one week. It’s the biggest box office opener of 2025 so far! How did this beloved Disney classic from 2002 out-muscle Hollywood's biggest action star? Eve investigates.

A Frenchman accused of shooting his Tunisian neighbour to death in a small village in southern France is on Thursday set to appear before an anti-terrorism judge. Both before and after the killing, the man, who is in his 50s, posted racist videos on social media. He is also accused of shooting and wounding a Turkish neighbour.  

International activists seeking to sail an aid boat to Gaza condemned Wednesday what they called Israel's threats and "declared intent to attack" their vessel as it crosses the Mediterranean. Activists say drones are flying above the boat. The Freedom Flotilla Coalition, launched in 2010, is an international movement supporting Palestinians, combining humanitarian aid with political protest against the blockade on Gaza.

Paris's annual Nuit Blanche, taking place on Saturday June 7, has become a much-loved art festival in the French capital, with thousands meandering the city's streets from one art exhibit to another. In this edition, we discover how it came about, learn about the origins of its name and take a quick look at other beloved night-time festivals in France.

The European Union Thursday unveiled a new roadmap on marine conservation -- addressing climate and pollution threats to biodiversity as well as challenges for coastal livelihoods -- ahead of a UN summit on preserving the world's oceans.

France's 361st-ranked Lois Boisson on Wednesday became the first wildcard to reach the women's semi-finals at Roland Garros. In just a few days, she became the rising star of French tennis, emerging from anonymity.

As France welcomes Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to Paris for a state visit, France is also celebrating a whole year of cultural exchanges with Brazil. One of the institutions taking part is a museum in Paris dedicated to one of Brazil's best-known artists, the late Frans Krajcberg, who spent his life working between the two countries. 

Burundi goes to the polls this Thursday to elect MPs and local councillors. But the election has already been heavily criticised, with many candidates disqualified by the electoral commission – including longtime opposition figure Agathon Rwasa. Burundi is also affected by the conflict in neighbouring DR Congo. More than 71,000 Congolese nationals have fled the fighting between the Congolese army and the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels since January. Many have crossed into Burundi, making this the largest refugee influx the country has seen in decades. The chaos of war has torn families apart, as our regional correspondent reports.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, a powerful voice for the countries of the 'Global South,' was welcomed by Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace for a state visit, during which issues such as climate, Donald Trump's trade war, and the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza will be discussed. Clovis Casali, reporting live from the Élysée, tells us more.

Cameroon is also facing a severe displacement crisis. According to the Norwegian Refugee Council, Cameroon has surpassed Burkina Faso as the world’s most overlooked humanitarian emergency. The council’s annual ranking highlights displacement crises that suffer from the least media attention, funding, and political response. Ethiopia ranks second—its highest position ever—while Mozambique appears for the first time in third place. Burkina Faso, which held the top spot for the past two years, has now dropped to fourth. Eye on Africa welcomed Hassane Hamadou, the NRC’s regional director for West and Central Africa.