A painting by French artist Nicolas de Largillierre that was looted by the Nazis and recovered at the end of World War II by the Monuments Men, the Allied unit responsible for returning works of art stolen by the Germans, will be auctioned by Christies Paris on Thursday. FRANCE 24 looks at the history of a painting that has become a symbol of Nazi-looted ...

The US Department of Justice moved to break up Google's hold on internet searches on Wednesday,initiating a rare but significant antitrust push that could see the tech giant ordered to part with its Chrome browser.

Hours after the United States vetoed a UN resolution to implement a ceasefire in Gaza, US congress rejected legislation filed by Bernie Sanders that would have halted sales of tank rounds to Israel.Follow our liveblog for the latest developments in the Middle East.

Indian magnate Gautam Adani, one of the world's richest men and a strong backer of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was charged by US prosecutors on Wednesday for allegedly paying over $250 million in bribes to Indian officials.

Billionaire Indian industrialist Gautam Adani has been charged with paying hundreds of millions of dollars of bribes and hiding the payments from investors, US prosecutors said on Wednesday.

Soaring violence in Port-au-Prince since last week has left at least 150 people dead, bringing the number of deaths in Haiti this year to over 4,500, the United Nations said Wednesday.

Social media was abuzz with misleading, out of context images from Iran this week: dated, decade-old images being used to claim Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was hospitalised in a coma, and a slew of footage from 2022 demonstrations being presented as current unrest. Vedika Bahl talks us through it in this episode of Truth or Fake.

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, parties from the political opposition have announced that they consider President Felix Tshisekedis plan to change the constitution as tantamount to a coup detat, and vowed to fight the move.

Denmark's navy said Wednesday that it was shadowing Chinese cargo vessel Yi Peng 3, which is anchored off the Danish coast. While the navy has not given any reason for its presence near the idle ship, the announcement comes a day after Finland and Sweden opened investigations into the suspected sabotage of two undersea fibre-optic cables.

French President Emmanuel Macron paidtribute to Pablo Neruda atthe poets former homein Santiago during his visit to Chileon Wednesday,highlighting the enduring bond betweenthe Nobel laureate and France. This connection, which began more than 80 years ago, was both literary and political, with France serving as both a refuge and a platform for Nerudas voice ...

Pressure mounted on wealthy nations Wednesday to put a figure on the table as time runs out at COP29 to strike a deal on climate assistance for poorer countries.

The International Criminal Court sentenced an al-Qaida-linked extremist leader to 10 years in prison on Wednesday for war crimes and crimes against humanity carried out when he headed the Islamic police in the historic desert city of Timbuktu in the West African country of Mali.

In this Science segment, we look at SpaceX's latest test flight of its Starship megarocket. The flight went well and achieved several milestones, but the team did not manage to repeat last month's incredible manoeuvre, when the massive Super Heavy booster was retrieved by the launch tower's "chopstick" arms. That move was hailed as a marvel ofengineering. ...

Whether they're a childhood memory or not, advent calendars are big business for adults. In this Entre Nous, we explore why the beauty industry ones are top sellers and how influencers (and brands) are all-in when it comes to unboxing advent calendars. We also look at some other non-shopping alternatives, like homemade and "living" advent calendars.

French director Michel Hazanavicius decided that an animated feature was the best approach for his latest film, which follows the trajectory of a baby thrown from a train headed for Auschwitz. Film critic Emma Jones tells us why the fairy-tale tone of "The Most Precious of Cargoes" adds to its poignancy, and why this fable is worth telling many decades ...

Iran has taken steps to halt the expansion of its stockpile of highly enriched uranium, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi said, welcoming this "concrete step in the right direction" on Wednesday. Grossi's comments came after Western powers submitted a resolution censuring Iran for its poor cooperation with the IAEA.

Paris is not always associated with musical theatre, but little by little the French capital is becoming more like Broadway and the West End.The latest live show to wow critics and audiences alike is "Hello, Dolly!". On Entre Nous, we speak to Caroline O'Connor about what it's like playing Dolly in Paris.

In Pakistan, a blasphemy-related case turned tragic last September. A doctor accused of blaspheming the Prophet Mohammed was allegedly shot dead by police officers and his body set on fire by a mob of fundamentalists. In a historic first, members of civil society then mobilised to demand justice for him. Blasphemy is a very sensitive topic in Pakistan. ...

A United States envoy said an agreement to end the Israel-Hezbollah war is within our grasp after talks in Lebanon on Tuesday. However, there was no such optimism in the Gaza Strip, where the looting of nearly 100 aid trucks by armed men worsened an already severe food crisis.Follow our liveblog for the latest developments in the Middle East.

Ukraine's allies and Russia blamed each other for escalating Europe's war, overshadowing the G20 summit's final day. Brazilian President Lula urged global leaders to revive stalled UN climate talks in Azerbaijan, warning that action is essential for the planet's "survival."

The US officially recognised opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia as Venezuela's president-elect Tuesday, four months after disputed elections. Secretary of State Antony Blinkens statement, rejecting Nicolas Maduro's claimed victory, drew sharp criticism from Caracas, which dismissed the move as "ridiculous."

The tickets for next year's Africa Cup of Nations have been booked! Botswana, Mozambique and Tanzania will be flying to Morocco when the competition begins at the end of next year. Meanwhile, standoff continues between hundreds of illegal miners and police in South Africa. After wanting to, quote, "to smoke them out", the government says it's now planning a ...

Tennis legend Rafael Nadal retired from tennis as Spain lost to the Netherlands in the Davis Cup quarter-finals. The 38-year-old, a 22-time Grand Slam champion, was emotional during the anthem. Over 10,000 fans chanted "Rafa, Rafa" in tribute after his final singles match, marking the end of an iconic career.

Police and civilian self-defense groups killed 28 gang members in the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince in an overnight operation, authorities said Tuesday, as the government seeks to regain some control of the city.