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.

French farmers are protesting the EU-Mercosur trade deal, blocking highways near Paris with tractors to voice their opposition. They argue the deal will flood the market with cheap, low-quality imports that threaten local agriculture. The protest underscores rising concern over the deal's impact on France's farming industry.

After losing his home, along with countless friends and family, Palestinian poet Mosab Abu Toha escaped Gaza with his wife and three children. Now in exile, the award-winning writer is on a mission to share the stories of those left behind. He speaks to FRANCE 24s Culture Editor, Eve Jackson, about documenting the situation through social media, ...

In this Science segment, we examine the European Medicines Agency's recent decision to recommend granting marketing authorization for the anti-Alzheimer's drug lecanemab. This follows an earlier rejection of its commercialization, citing concerns that the risks outweighed the benefits. So, what changed, and is this drug really the miracle treatment for ...

In Entre Nous, we speak to Elizabeth Milovidov aboutreal-time location tracking. Some parents may be worried about their children and decide that knowing their child's location is necessary for peace of mind. Real-time location tracking is possible using many apps available on the market.

Aline Deschamps is a photojournalist who has documented life in Lebanon as the country was once again drawn into conflict with Israel. Having lived in Beirut for five years, Deschamps did not initially set out to be a war photographer. Her work focuses on how ordinary peoplestudents, entrepreneurs, and teacherscome together during times of crisis to support ...

The EU-Mercosur trade deal faces divisions among governments over ratification. Meanwhile, Toyota has unveiled its latest hydrogen hybrid model, and Spirit Airlines, the largest budget carrier in the US, has filed for bankruptcy amid over $1 billion in debt.

PRESS REVIEW - Tuesday, January 19: French newspapers praise Gisle Plicot, who took the stand for the final time in a rape trial that shocked the world. In New Zealand, the largest-ever protest for Mori rights takes place amid controversy over a new bill. Rafael Nadal competes for Spain in the Davis Cup, marking his final professional appearance. Meanwhile, ...

In her closing statement of the mass rape trial that has sent shockwaves across the country, survivor Gisle Pelicot said it was time for macho society that trivialises rape to change. Ive lost 10 years of my life that Ill never make up for, she added. The trial enters its final stages this week.

A year after far-right leader Geert Wilders victory in the Dutch general elections, the Dutch government is set to introduce its strictest asylum policy ever. The new measures will limit family reunification and make it more difficult to submit new asylum applications. Report by Fernande Van Tets and Alix Le Bourdon.

French farmers launched new protests Tuesday against a proposed deal between the EU and the four South American countries of the Mercosur trade bloc. The French government is strongly opposed to the deal but protesters want French President Emmanuel Macron to do more to helpamid rising discontent over foreign competition.

The severing of two undersea fibre-optic communications cables in the Baltic Sea must be seen as an act of sabotage, although it is still unclear who is responsible, German Defence minister Boris Pistorius said on Tuesday.Two undersea fibre-optic communications cables in the Baltic Sea, including one linking Finland and Germany, were cut between Sunday and ...

David Pelicot, the son of Gisle Pelicot described the house of horror the family lived in during his testimonial at an Avignon court in southern France on Monday. For a decade, his father drugged his mother to have her raped by dozens of strangers. Caroline Darian, Pelicots daughter, also took the stand and said she had been "forgotten" despite also being ...

Abkhazia's president resigned Tuesday after protests over a Russian investment deal. Demonstrators stormed parliament last week, opposing Moscow's economic influence. The breakaway Georgian republic, recognized globally as Georgian territory, has been under Russian control since the 2008 war with Tbilisi.

Hong Kong sentenced 45 pro-democracy activists under its national security law, with Benny Tai receiving 10 years, the longest term yet. Charged for a 2020 informal poll aiming for electoral majority, organizers, including Au Nok-hin and Andrew Chiu, were jailed up to seven years. Beijing imposed the law in 2020.

The governing Pastef party is projected for an overwhelming victory after Senegal's legislative elections. Any win for President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko is set to strengthen their mandate to implement ambitious reforms and address economic and social challenges. We're on the ground with our correspondent in Dakar.

The US, NATO and South Korean spy agencies have all confirmed that Russia has brought in North Korean soldiers to the fight against Ukraine. Many on social media affirm to show proof of the presence of these North Korean soldiers in the Russian-Ukraine front. We tell you more in this edition of Truth or Fake.

Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah group said Monday it had launched explosive-laden drones at military targets in Tel Aviv, as Israeli rescuers said five people were injured by rocket fire in the city suburbs. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments in the Middle East.

Russia on Monday vetoed a UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan, where General Abdel Fattah al-Burhans regular army has been fighting the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces led by his one-time deputy. An unnamed diplomat told AFP that Russia seemed to have become visibly more aligned with Burhan during the resolution's ...

In this week's episode, Jennie Shin speaks with Paul Smith, Associate Professor of French Studies at the University of Nottingham. We start with Marine Le Pens trial over alleged misuse of European Parliament funds for fake jobs, with prosecutors seeking a ban on her future political candidacy. We also discuss significant shifts in French attitudes toward ...