The Israeli army claims to control Ali Taher Hill, Hezbollah’s strategic zone in Lebanon
A strategic victory for Israel in Lebanon? The Israeli army announced on Friday September 4 that it had taken control of the Ali Taher ridge, in the south of the country, sheltering tunnels where Hezbollah fighters were holed up. The pro-Iranian group…
In Italy, Giorgia Meloni breaks a longevity record and launches her campaign for 2027
The first woman at the head of the Italian government, Giorgia Meloni celebrates on Friday September 4 a record longevity in this position since the end of the Second World War, strengthening her “credibility” to launch her electoral campaign…
Lebanon-Israel: negotiation is “the only valid alternative”, says Lebanese Minister Nassar – One-on-one
To be found in the show In an interview with France 24, Lebanese Justice Minister Adel Nassar defends “the choice of negotiation” with Israel, describing the situation in Lebanon “particularly complex”. The country “finds itself…
After kyiv’s words, the UN civil aviation agency calls for “protecting” aircraft
kyiv’s remarks on the dangerousness of Russian skies have been heard. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) called on all its members on Wednesday September 2 to commit to “protecting civil aircraft” from “risks” coming from…
The Earth, a deformed sphere according to NASA? Confusion around a representation of the globe
“NASA has shown the ‘true shape’ of the Earth, and the planet looks like a misshapen potato”: at the beginning of August, several general knowledge pages on Facebook began to misleadingly relay a representation of the globe broadcast by the…
At the end of the G20 Finance, ministers plead for freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
The G20 Finance Ministers pleaded on Tuesday 1er September for safe and cost-free navigation in the Strait of Hormuz blocked by Iran at war with Washington, following two days of meetings organized by the United States. The ministers “emphasize that…
Street art: 500,000 people on the treasure hunt for Invader mosaics
Little pixel aliens. Inspired by the cult 1980s video game “Space Invaders”, these colorful mosaics have become the artist’s signature. Since the end of the 1990s, Invader has discreetly stuck them on Parisian facades, most often at…
Death of former Prime Minister Édouard Balladur at 97
Former Prime Minister Édouard Balladur died on Monday August 31 in Paris at the age of 97, his family announced to AFP. “A mass will be given in strict family privacy,” the same source added, without further details. Édouard Balladur was François…
Djokovic unscrews, Parry is magical, L’Hirondel takes off at the UTMB: sports news for the weekend
The sporting events that you shouldn’t miss during the weekend: here is the France 24 sports recap. L’Hirondel and Dhiman, queen and king of the UTMB Frenchwoman Blandine L’Hirondel won the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB) in Chamonix…
Live: strikes in Iran, American military targets attacked in Jordan
In the news Middle East In progress Published on: 08/31/2026 – 01:26Modified on: 08/31/2026 – 01:41 Ships near the Strait of Hormuz seen from Oman, Monday August 17, 2026. © Stringer, Reuters The United States carried out strikes on the…