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The cost of Nayib Bukele’s crackdown on crime is too high.

Three centuries late and not a moment too soon.

President Trump is hailing the agreement with Iran as groundbreaking, even as he admits it “isn’t even fully negotiated.” But the nuclear stockpile, enrichment and missiles have not been discussed.

Countries are learning that the finer things in life sometimes have a serendipitous side benefit.

As China’s economy slows, consumers are increasingly turning to domestic luxury products, challenging the dominance of long-established European brands.

Leo XIV is to issue his thoughts about artificial intelligence in the modern world, using a centuries-old form of papal communication called an encyclical, the first since he became pope.

Graham Platner, a Senate candidate in Maine, blamed private equity for destroying “our favorite baseball team.” NESN, which is owned by the team, pulled his campaign ad, citing an intellectual property violation.

Andriy Melnyk, criticized as a Nazi collaborator and lionized as an anti-Soviet resistance leader, was given state honors for his reburial near Kyiv.

Immigrants and their advocates and lawyers are trying to interpret a new Trump administration rule that requires people to be in their native country to apply for a green card.

The tank in Southern California has been building in temperature and pressure for days, which could lead to an explosive release. The crack may reduce some of that pressure, officials said.

President Trump is trying to create individual lists of citizens by state to determine who can vote, even as his administration acknowledges they would be unreliable.

The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating to determine who shot the bystander, who underwent surgery, and how many bullets were fired.

Without the details of a formal agreement, it is unclear how soon normal shipping will resume and when oil prices will start to come down.

The deadly virus has spread alarmingly in Congo for months. Only now is the response taking shape.

In a speech, Isaac Herzog, whose role is largely ceremonial, delivered a grave indictment of settler attacks in the West Bank and abuse of prisoners.

For nearly two decades, the prolific puzzle maker, a retired urologist, charmed solvers with his penchant for witty, waggish puns.

Lawmakers, including some of President Trump’s closest allies, slammed the emerging agreement as effectively undermining the president’s own war goals.

The Italian activist, who died on Thursday, built his global movement on the idea that eating well could make modern life more meaningful.

Shots were fired near the northwestern corner of the White House complex, while President Trump was inside the building. The Secret Service returned fire, killing the gunman.

For 47-year-old Erin Millender, this will likely be her last chance to become a mother. Her husband no longer wants to have a child with her.

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 25th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Writing on his social media platform, Trump said "constructive" talks were underway but "both sides must take their time and get it right".

Protesters march down the streets of Madrid calling for socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to resign over allegations of corruption within his entourage.

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 24th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Turkish riot police used tear gas and forced their way into the Ankara headquarters of the main opposition CHP party after a court dismissed its leadership, as supporters blocked entrances in defiance of the ruling.

Tristan da Cunha, the UK's most remote overseas territory, sits deep in the South Atlantic Ocean and is normally only accessible by boat.

Officers used tear gas inside the CHP building in Ankara to enforce a controversial judicial decision reinstating former leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu. The intrusion has sparked fierce resistance from current party officials, who accuse Kılıçdaroğlu of deploying "mafia thugs" to seize power.

Pakistan's prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif, said he strongly condemned the "heinous bomb explosion" and sent his condolences to the victims' families.

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 24th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

The Pentagon released another batch of previously classified UFO files, including military videos of unidentified aerial phenomena, saying the material is intended to provide “unprecedented transparency” despite offering no evidence of alien life.

Secret Service officers and police sealed off streets around the White House after a person opened fire at a security checkpoint before being shot dead by officers, according to US authorities.

Trump said the shooter had a "violent history and possible obsession" with the White House.

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 24th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

The US president announced on his Truth Social platform on Saturday that a deal with Tehran to end the Iran war was "largely negotiated" subject to approval, ending speculation over the possible resumption of strikes against Iran and broader conflict in the region.

SpaceX launched its latest Starship test flight from Texas, with the spacecraft completing most mission objectives before exploding in the Indian Ocean after splashdown.

The US and Iran are close to signing a Pakistan-drafted framework agreement to end the war, with a decision expected within 48 hours, according to officials who spoke in anonymity. The proposal sets a 30-to-60-day window to negotiate details, though nuclear issues are excluded.

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 23rd, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Germany is well-known for its obsession with beer, with the Oktoberfest festival attracting millions of visitors each year.

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 23rd, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Applying for a green card can take months or longer, meaning people could be forced to leave their families or jobs whilst the process is ongoing.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday that a deal to end the war with Iran could materialise "today", adding that Israel had the right to defend itself against attack. Follow our liveblog for all the latest updates.

Pope Leo XIV will publish on Monday his long-awaited manifesto on artificial intelligence, outlining the Catholic Church’s response to the technology’s ethical and social challenges. The US-born pontiff will personally present the “Magnifica Humanitas” encyclical at the Vatican alongside senior Church officials and leading AI experts, including Anthropic co-founder Dario Amodei.

California authorities said on Sunday they had discovered a crack in a damaged tank containing toxic chemicals, easing concerns over a potential explosion that prompted the evacuation of about 40,000 residents. The leak began on Friday in Orange County's Garden Grove area, sending fumes across a densely populated region near Disneyland.

That question is now at the centre of a political storm after the province announced a referendum vote for October 19 on whether to explore a path toward independence. Prime Minister Mark Carney has urged unity, saying his government is “working with Alberta on making it better,” while Alberta Premier Danielle Smith insists she still supports […]

Senegal's parliamentary speaker El Malick Ndiaye stepped down Sunday, clearing the way for his ally Ousmane Sonko – sacked two days ago by the country's president – to run for his position as the head of parliament. Sonko's Pastef party commands a strong majority in the West African nation's legislature.

FRANCE 24 correspondent Gulliver Cragg reports from Kyiv on Russia's latest deadly drone and missile strike against Ukraine.

As the number of suspected Ebola cases in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo pass 900, health workers say that the chaos left by years of fighting and local government failures has been compounded by sweeping cuts to international aid budgets.

The story of how an online joke became a viral sensation on social media, and started what appears to be the grassroots of a political movement.The Cockroach Party was founded by a public relations student to parody the comments made by India's supreme court judge. Abhijeet Dipke set up The Cockroach Party ten days ago, […]

An emotional Marta Kostyuk fought back tears after her first-round win at the French Open on Sunday as she told the Roland Garros crowd about waking up to news that a Russian missile had struck near her parents' home in Ukraine.  

US President Donald Trump on Sunday said that he had told diplomatic representatives not to "rush into a deal" with Tehran to end the US-Israeli war on Iran, walking back earlier signals of progress towards a peace agreement. The draft agreement would reportedly postpone talks over Iran's nuclear programme, instead starting with reopening the crucial […]

There will be no repeat of last year’s epic, see-sawing final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner at the French Open this year, with the Spanish title holder nursing an injury. But there is still plenty to look forward to on the Paris clay, from a Ukrainian duo aiming for the women’s title to the […]

Jasper Mortimer, France 24 correspondent, in Ankara has more.

Hundreds of Turkish riot police stormed the Ankara headquarters of the country's main political opposition to remove the party's ousted leader, who was dismissed by a court order on Thursday. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has overseen a year-long legal crackdown on the CHP opposition party following the arrest of Istanbul's popular mayor Ekrem Imamoglu in […]

China launched a three-man space flight to its Tiangong space station Sunday, where one astronaut will remain in orbit for a full year to prepare for future flights to the Moon. Beijing has said it aims to send a crewed mission to the Moon by 2030, having poured billions into its space programme over the […]

Jennifer Gavito, Former US State Department official, Senior Advisor, The Cohen Group, is our guest.

Andrés Pertierra, PhD candidate in Latin American & Cuban history, University of Wisconsin-Madison, is our guest.

A gunman opened fire near the White House on Saturday evening before being shot dead by US Secret Service agents in a confrontation that also left a bystander wounded. President Donald Trump, who was inside the White House at the time, was not harmed in the incident.

The Ebola outbreak spreads in Democratic Republic of Congo, Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping meet in Beijing, Japanese actress Arisa Sasaki dresses as a mermaid for the Cannes Film Festival and Gaza flotilla activists are humiliated by Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Ben-Gvir. Here is a look back at some […]

Macron, EU’s Kallas condemn Russian attack on Ukraine with Oreshnik ballistic missile. 

The Pentagon releases 64 UFO documents as Trump orders second batch of declassified footage.

One often hears the term “unicorn startup”, but what if there were also “unicorn countries”? States where it is easy to open a company, where taxes are low, and from which you can expand internationally once your business gains traction. Here is a compelling example: Hungary—a small EU country located in Central and Southeastern Europe […]

The Advantages of Launching a Business in Germany Are you looking for your next investment destination in Europe but unsure which country to choose? Many entrepreneurs who were in your position have chosen Germany—and achieved remarkable success. Why? Not only because it is located in Europe and serves as the European Union’s economic engine, but […]

In many countries, the company registration procedure is typically divided into clear steps, especially for foreign investors who want a transparent and streamlined process. This is also the case in India, where understanding the steps and timeline for opening a business can be extremely valuable. So, here are the five essential steps presented in the […]

Spain has rapidly emerged as one of the most desirable destinations in Europe—and for good reason. With its year-round sunshine, relaxed lifestyle, and relatively affordable cost of living, it continues to attract expats from around the world. But beyond its undeniable charm, Spain also offers a surprisingly accessible and flexible residency framework. If you’re considering […]

In modern organizations, large volumes of information are exchanged in spoken form. Meetings, interviews, briefings, workshops, and training sessions generate substantial amounts of operational, strategic, and technical data. Much of this information carries long-term value, influencing decisions, compliance obligations, and knowledge continuity. Capturing spoken content accurately and converting it into written form supports clearer documentation, […]

The billion-person shift begins to feel real There’s a moment when a trend stops being a trend and starts feeling permanent. The Sun Belt recently crossed that line. More than half of the U.S. population now lives in the broad southern arc stretching from the Carolinas to the desert Southwest. That detail isn’t trivia anymore. […]

Just over a decade ago, working from Prague while reporting to a company in another country was a rare exception. Today, it’s becoming a defining feature of the city’s identity. Prague is experiencing a remarkable rise in digital nomads — remote workers, freelancers, and entrepreneurs who choose where they live based on lifestyle, cultural appeal, […]

What may sound like science fiction is becoming a practical business model: cities can now generate revenue and support sustainability goals by mining their highways. Street sweeping trucks, once seen as sanitation tools, now collect measurable amounts of platinum, palladium, and rhodium from roadside dust—precious metals that deposit daily from millions of car exhaust systems. […]

In today’s interconnected world, location no longer limits ambition. Entrepreneurs in cities like Prague are increasingly running companies that serve clients across time zones, operate in multiple currencies, and comply with diverse legal jurisdictions simultaneously. The rise of digital infrastructure, remote work, and streamlined company registration services has made this possible. Platforms like Your Company […]

Have you ever felt stressed when the economy changes or surprise bills show up? You’re not alone. Many homeowners feel this way and wonder how to get ready. Life is full of twists and turns, and things like job loss, medical emergencies, or rising prices can throw off your budget. But with the right strategies, […]

The BBQs are out, people are flocking to rivers, the terraces are packed – summer has arrived early in Germany, with some parts of the country already experiencing temperatures of over 30C this Pentecost weekend. But how much warmer will it get this week?

Two trams collided head-on in the German city of Duesseldorf on Saturday, injuring over 50 people, including many who needed hospital treatment, the fire service said.

A German court said Friday it had handed jail terms to three members of an extremist group that plotted to provoke "circumstances akin to civil war" and overthrow the government.

With governments across Europe tightening citizenship and residency requirements, language and country knowledge tests are often framed as measures of integration. But are governments really talking to domestic political audiences?

Frequent train travellers in Germany can take advantage of a 'BahnBonus' program to enjoy the high life on the rails – if they can get the app to work, writes The Local's Germany editor, Paul Krantz.

Germany's Flix transport company said Friday it intends to double rail services in the country over the next two years, putting more pressure on beleaguered public operator Deutsche Bahn.

Starbucks customers in Germany will soon see clearer tipping options at card terminals, as consumer watchdogs push back on manipulative prompts that take advantage of so-called ‘dark patterns’.

From bargain-fuelled shopping sprees to euphoric match-day highs, Germans have a neat way of describing those moments when life briefly feels louder, faster and more intense.

Patients in Germany may be saved at least a few trips to the doctor thanks to a reform that will allow pharmacies to offer more services.

A wind turbine billed as the world's tallest is rising in eastern Germany, winning praise as a beacon for a clean, green energy future and headwinds from the far-right AfD party.

Germany is moving to lower air travel taxes from July of this year. The move could trim a few euros off ticket prices, but will travellers actually notice the difference?

Being hit by a car in Berlin was traumatic enough for two foreign women living in the city, but then what came next – having to navigate Germany's harsh and confusing bureaucratic legal system – proved even worse.

New evidence suggests housing is now a key barrier preventing skilled foreign workers from moving to or staying in Germany. But some companies are getting more proactive about offering assistance.

May is a bumper month for public holidays in Germany this year, and there's another coming up: 'Pfingstmontag'. Here's how Germans celebrate the long weekend.

People in Germany have until July 31st to complete their tax return. We look at the steps you should take if you notice a mistake after you submit.

The eight‑hour workday, a long-standing and hard won basic right for workers in Germany, may soon disappear. Here’s what the government's proposal could mean for you.

Raising a child is expensive, but in Germany parents also get supportive benefits, as well as affordable childcare and health insurance. Here's a look at how much it really costs to raise a family here.

Pentecost, or Whitsun, comes with a long weekend and a public holiday this year on Monday, May 25th. Here's what will be open, and what will stay closed, during Germany's 'Pfingstmontag'.

Pfingstmontag (Whit Monday) is a public holiday in Germany, which falls this year on May 25th, but why is it a day off in the first place?

Withdrawing cash along with a grocery store purchase is convenient and allows you to bypass ATM fees. But not everyone is aware that the service exists in Germany or how to do it.