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EU tells countries to curb energy demand as gas prices face winter squeeze

Although the EU is not facing immediate gas shortages, Energy Commissioner Jørgensen warned capitals that soaring prices driven by rising global demand could lead to shortages as winter approaches, according to a letter seen by Euronews.

Poland and Lithuania preparing cross-border evacuation plan for Baltic states

The Suwałki gap, a strip of territory linking Poland and Lithuania - and therefore connecting the Baltic states with other NATO allies and the rest of the European Union - is of particular importance to the plan.

Leo XIV will be meeting French sexual abuse survivors during his visit in France

The Pope is making the first official papal visit to France in 18 years, during which he is expected to meet survivors of sexual abuse.

Middle East: Palestinians plan first local elections in 20 years

Oliver McTernan, Director and co-founder of Foward Thinking in London, is our guest.

At least 11 dead following suicide bomb attack in northwestern Pakistan

The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) group, or Pakistani Taliban, has claimed responsibility for the bombing. The group, founded in late 2007, is allied with the Afghan Taliban.

Plus de 260 mobilisations pour le climat partout en France

Marches, rassemblements et actions citoyennes sont organisés ce samedi dans toute la France pour réclamer des mesures d’urgence face au dérèglement climatique. Pour en parler, l'invitée de France 24 est Margot Jaymond, chargé de plaidoyer pour Amnesty International France.

Paris: Pope Leo XIV to celebrate Mass before huge crowd

Around 600,000 people have registered to attend a Mass at the Place de la Concorde, near the Champs-Elysees. Pope Leo XIV is on a four-day visit to France.

Pope Leo set for largest event of France tour as Paris crowds swell

Philip Turle is live from Paris.

Pope Leo XIV to celebrate giant Paris mass after 'peace' appeal

Luke Shargo meets with Caroline Chevet, a volunteer, in Paris.

Pope Leo XIV draws huge crowds in Paris as 600,000 await Mass

On Saturday, Pope Leo XIV continues his visit to France with a large outdoor Mass at Paris's Place de la Concorde, followed by prayers with the faithful in Lourdes.

Ibrahim Najjar : "Le Liban doit être fier d’avoir eu le courage d’abolir la peine de mort"

Après vingt-deux ans sans exécution, le Liban a aboli la peine de mort. Ministre de la Justice et artisan de longue date de ce combat, Ibrahim Najjar raconte à France 24 le "miracle" d’un consensus longtemps jugé impossible, son refus de signer des exécutions et les défis qui suivent l’abolition.

Can this German company help end Europe's lithium dependence on China?

China produces up to 70% of the battery-grade lithium chemicals used in Europe. A German recycling firm hopes its new plant can help reduce that dependence, but significant obstacles remain.

Thomas Jefferson letter goes on the market – containing a prescient warning for Trump today

Third US president wrote in 1787 about importance of peace, paying off debt and supporting agricultureA remarkably prescient letter written by Thomas Jefferson, the third US president, advising how the newly created country could prosper, has been put up for sale by a private collector. The handwritten document from 1787 warns specifically against many of the missteps Donald Trump has taken to drag down his own second term of office.Written in Paris, where Jefferson was the fledgling government’…

Midterms 2026, le récap’ : le trésor de guerre républicain suffira-t-il à inverser la tendance ?

La dernière ligne droite de la campagne pour les Midterms a commencé ! Stratégie, candidats, sondages… Chaque semaine, France 24 fait le point sur ce qu'il faut retenir. Les républicains, en difficulté dans les enquêtes d'opinion, misent sur leur trésor de guerre pour remonter dans les courses les plus serrées à coup de millions de dollars de dépenses publicitaires.

Leo XIV in Paris: 600,000 worshippers excepted for open-air mass

Luke Shargo is live from Paris.

Thousands of protesters take to the streets in Madrid over Ceuta migrant crisis

Almost two months after the mass arrival of tens of thousands of migrants in Ceuta, the situation in the autonomous city remains unresolved.

New study reveals surprising origins of bats dating back 65 million years

A genomic study of 103 species and 44 fossils places the origin of bats in Europe 65 million years ago and dates the birth of flight and echolocation, in a Nature paper with CSIC participation.

Middle East: An art centre for children in occupied West Bank

To help children process their experiences of war, an art center has been established in the West Bank.

‘Super El Niño’ deepens hunger crisis in South Sudan says UN

"The already dire hunger crisis in South Sudan is becoming increasingly critical as violence, extreme weather and dwindling aid leave millions without enough food" says UN.

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