Oscar-winner actress Diane Keaton dies aged 79

Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning star of “Annie Hall,” “The Godfather” films and “Father of the Bride,” whose quirky, vibrant manner and depth made her one of the most singular actors of a generation, has died. She was 79.People Magazine reported Saturday that she died in California with loved ones, citing a family spokesperson.

2026 World Cup qualifiers: Spain close in, Italy still hope

Spain continue their perfect performance, bringing them one step closer to qualification. In the match against Georgia, La Roja achieved a decisive victory, despite the absence of several key players. "We could have won by a greater margin," said Luis De La Fuente after the match.

Cameroon heads to the polls with world's oldest leader Biya seeking eighth term

Polls opened in Cameroon on Sunday in an election that could see Africa’s oldest leader Paul Biya, aged 92, extend his 43-year rule by another 7 years. Biya faces nine opposition candidates, including some former allies and appointees.

Madagascar leader warns of coup attempt after soldiers refuse orders to shoot protesters

Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina said in a statement on Sunday that "an attempt to seize power illegally and by force" was underway in the Indian Ocean island state, without offering evidence, a day after some soldiers joined a vast protest movement that started last month.

Gaza live: Israel vows to destroy Hamas tunnels once hostages are free

The Israeli army plans to destroy what remains of Hamas's network of tunnels under Gaza once the last hostages are freed, Defence Minister Israel Katz has said, adding that the operation will be conducted with US approval. Trucks were seen crossing into Gaza at the Rafah border earlier on Sunday as humanitarian groups scrambled to scale up aid for the war-ravaged territory, where guns remained silent three days into a ceasefire. Follow our live blog for the latest updates. 

Jailed founder of Tren de Aragua gang calls for peace talks with Colombian government

Larry Alvarez, a jailed founder of the notorious Tren de Aragua gang known by his alias "Larry Changa", has published a letter asking Colombian President Gustavo Petro to open peace talks leading to the transnational group's "demobilisation".

China and Philippines trade blame over boat collision near disputed islands

The Philippines and China accused each other on Sunday of responsibility for a maritime confrontation near disputed islands in the South China Sea, in the latest flare-up of long-simmering territorial disputes over the resource-rich waterway.

Gaza ceasefire holds but key issues remain unresolved ahead of peace summit

Hamas will begin releasing Israeli hostages held in Gaza on Monday morning as part of the first phase of a peace deal pushed by US President Donald Trump that will also see the release of nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners. But many issues remain unresolved as Trump and his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah al-Sisi prepare to chair a summit of more than 20 countries in the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh.

Academy Award-winning actress Diane Keaton dies at 79

US actress Diane Keaton, known for her Oscar-winning performance in 1977's "Annie Hall" and her role in "The Godfather" films, has died at age 79, People magazine reported Saturday. 

Sheriff says Tennessee explosives factory blast left no survivors

A blast on Friday at the rural Tennessee Accurate Energetic Systems plant, which supplies and researches explosives for the military, left no survivors, authorities said, adding that the 16 people inside the building are presumed to be deceased. 

FRANCE 24 wins Bayeux War Correspondents’ Award for report on Assad’s brutal Syrian prisons

Morocco king urges speedy social reforms following youth-led protests

Morocco's King Mohammed VI on Friday said improving public education and healthcare was a priority, but made no reference to the youth movement that has been staging nationwide protests for sweeping social reforms. The royal speech had been much anticipated by the protesters, who have taken to the streets almost every night since September 27.

Déjà vu as French President reappoints Sébastien LeCornu Prime Minister

It's been quite a week in French Politics.  Sébastien LeCornu stepped down from his post as Prime Minister on Monday, on Friday President Emmanuel Macron reappointed him. In between, there have been meetings with the various political parties. The National Assembly remains in gridlock and time to pass a budget before the end of the year is running out.

More than 500,000 Palestinians return to ruined Gaza City as truce holds

More than half a million displaced Palestinians have returned to Gaza City since a ceasefire came into effect Friday, Gaza's civil defence agency said on Saturday. Many displaced Palestinians returning home were left stunned by the destruction while others were amazed to find their homes still standing.

Madagascar soldiers join protestors, refuse orders to shoot demonstrators

Groups of Madagascar soldiers joined youth-led protests in the capital of Antananarivo on Saturday after police used stun grenades and tear gas. The soldiers, who said that they would refuse any orders to shoot demonstrators, arrived at the heart of the gathering near the Lake Anosy area where they were welcomed with cheers. 

‘Pawns in Putin’s war game’: African women lured into drone factories

Russia has been accused of making false promises to recruit young women from across Africa to work in drone-assembling factories. The women were coerced into assembling Shahed-136 kamikaze drones in a dangerous area that has been repeatedly bombed by Ukraine.

Trump lays off thousands of US government workers amid govt shutdown

President Donald Trump on Friday blamed Democrats for his decision to lay off thousands of workers across the US government as he followed through on his threat to cut the federal workforce during the government shutdown. 

Returning PM Lecornu says wants govt free from party jockeying

France's reappointed Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said Saturday he was to form a government "not imprisoned by the parties" to tackle a political crisis "painful for everyone". Speaking publicly for the first time since his reappointement, Lecornu unscored the importance of putting together a cabinet with members that do not have political ambitions for the 2027 presidential elections, FRANCE 24's Olivia Bizot said, reporting from Paris.

RSF drone strike kills at least 60 in Sudan displacement camp

A drone and military attack killed at least 60 people at the Dar al-Arqam displacement camp in Sudan's El-Fasher on Saturday as the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) intensifies its assault on the besieged western city. The RSF has been at war with the regular army since April 2023.

‘Worst job in France’: Sébastien Lecornu reprises role as prime minister

Outgoing Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is back in his role after French President Emmanuel Macron reappointed him on Friday. Described by some as having the “worst job in France,” Lecornu once again faces the tough task of forming a government amid political deadlock. FRANCE 24 speaks to Paul Smith, head of modern languages at the Unversity of Nottingham to shed more light on the situation.

Tens of thousands flock to China's Palace Museum on 100th anniversary

Tens of thousands of tourists lined up Friday to visit China's Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City, as it marks 100 years since its founding. Built in the early 15th century, the Forbidden City in Beijing only opened to the public in 1925. FRANCE 24's Jan Camenzind Broomby reports.

Russian attack on Ukraine's energy facilities plunges thousands into darkness

Large parts of Kyiv were plunged into darkness in the early hours of Friday after Russian drones and missiles struck Ukrainian energy facilities, cuttingpower and water to homes and halting a key metro link across the Dnipro river.