The week in pictures: a French woman in space, wildfires in Europe and the war in Ukraine
Russian drones carry out deadly strikes in Ukraine, astronaut Sophie Adenot becomes the first French woman to spacewalk, fires rage in Belgium and across Europe, and torrential rain hits the Philippin
World
france24.com
23.08.2026
Pegula dethrones Swiatek to book Cincinnati final against Gauff
The women’s all-American final will be followed by a men's title clash between Frances Tiafoe and Arthur Fils of France.
World
aljazeera.com
23.08.2026
Macron welcomes Saudi Crown Prince MBS for two-day France visit
Saudi crown prince and de facto ruler Mohammed bin Salman was welcomed on Sunday by French President Emmanuel Macron for a two-day visit to the country. Several agreements on health, transport and ene
World
france24.com
23.08.2026
Over 100 ex-diplomats urge France, UK to sanction Israel over Palestine
An open letter demands a ban on arms transfers and a freeze on EU-Israel and UK-Israel trade agreements.
World
aljazeera.com
22.08.2026
France to ramp up Ukraine support, says Macron
The French president's comments come after Russian drones targeted a shopping mall on Friday, leaving 16 dead.
Politics
politico.eu
22.08.2026
France to deliver interceptor missiles to Ukraine after fresh wave of Russian strikes
This Saturday saw a continued exchange of fire between Kyiv and Moscow. French President Emmanuel Macron announced Paris would deliver new interceptor missiles to Ukraine, whose air defences are runni
World
france24.com
22.08.2026
France's Fontainebleau forest reopens one month after wilfire
Good news for hiking and climbing enthusiasts today: the Fontainebleau Forest just South of Paris is set to reopen to the public. But a month and a half after the terrible fire that ravaged 10% of thi
World
france24.com
22.08.2026
Nakashima pounds Fritz, Bejlek beats Keys in Cincinnati upsets
Frances Tiafoe and Brandon Nakashima set up one all-American men's semifinal, Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula also win.
World
aljazeera.com
22.08.2026
France Fines Boohoo $2.3 Million Euros For Deceptive Practices
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
21.08.2026
France issues warning over thousands of substandard condoms
French anti-fraud and health agencies have issued a recall order for roughly 260,000 condoms. They advised users to consider sexually transmitted infection and pregnancy tests amid risks of bursting o
World
dw.com
21.08.2026
France exported weapons worth 21.2 billion euros in 2025
France will export weapons worth 21.2 billion euros in 2025, keeping the volume of supply at the level of the previous year.
Azerbaijan
report.az
21.08.2026
France tackles dodgy condom problem
Some recalled products carried “risk of bursting” and “the presence of perforations,” according to French authorities.
Politics
politico.eu
21.08.2026
France, Germany, UK and Italy condemn Israel's 'E1' West Bank plan
France, Germany, Britain and Italy condemned on Thursday plans by Israel to open up construction tenders for a residential property project called 'E1' in the occupied West Bank. Hundreds of tho
World
france24.com
21.08.2026
France’s heatwaves bring bumper salt harvest in Guérande
The heatwave has taken a heavy toll on much of the agricultural sector, but it is also benefiting a lucky few. The high temperatures are providing ideal conditions for salt harvesting in the famous sa
World
france24.com
21.08.2026
2026-08-21 06:49 SPORTS
The sports recap of the day with France 24 journalists and a summary of world sports news, both on and off the field.
World
france24.com
21.08.2026
Nikola Jokic Gets Honest About Victor Wembanyama After France-Serbia Clash
Nikola Jokic weighed in on a potential rivalry with Victor Wembanyama and his future NBA potential after Serbia defeated France.
Politics
newsweek.com
21.08.2026
UK, France, Germany, Italy and Canada condemn Israel's West Bank settlement project
European countries and Canada pile on pressure over Israel's plans to expand settlements in a strategically vital part of the occupied West Bank.
World
bbc.co.uk
20.08.2026
France, Germany, UK and Italy slam Israel's 'E1' West Bank settler project
Paris, Berlin, London and Rome on Thursday condemned Israel's decision to open bidding for a planned settlement project in the occupied West Bank. The sprawling "E1" development, which like all Israel
World
france24.com
20.08.2026
PSG forced to move opening league match as heatwave in France damages pitch
Paris Saint-Germain moves its opening league game to Rennes after heatwave causes damage to pitch at Parc des Princes.
World
aljazeera.com
20.08.2026
Massive Russian strikes hit Kyiv killing several people
Russian ballistic missiles killed 12 people and injured more than 30 in Kyiv early on Thursday, authorities said, damaging buildings and severing power supply to some parts of the Ukrainian capital.
World
france24.com
20.08.2026