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Iranian-French artist Marjane Satrapi, author of 'Persepolis,' dies at 56

French cartoonist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi, a prominent advocate for women's rights and author of “Persepolis,” has died at 56, the French presidency said Thursday. Satrapi is best-known for her monochrome autobiographical comic book and film “Persepolis,” a coming-of-age tale set against the Islamic Revolution in her native Iran.

Albania's 'flamingo revolution' against Jared-Kushner-backed luxury resort

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, June 4: Today marks 37 years since the Tiananmen Square massacre and the papers look at how advocates are trying to keep the memory of the victims alive. Albanians continue nationwide protests over a proposed luxury resort on a protected ecosystem in a project backed by Jared Kushner, Donald Trump's son-in-law. And German director Wim Wenders pulls his 1975 film, "Wrong Move" from circulation due to the presence of a topless child actor.

Iranian Revolutionary Guards claim attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait

The already fragile ceasefire between Iran and the US has come under strain following a series of attacks from Iran in the Gulf and from the US on Qeshm Island. The Iranian attacks killed one person and injured 63 others. FRANCE 24's Hoda Abdel-Hamid tells us more on the attacks.

Iran rejects reports President Masoud Pezeshkian resigned over power struggle

Over the last 24 hours, reports have surfaced claiming Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian resigned due to an alleged power struggle between his government and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps which is “excluding” him from decision-making in the Iran war. Tehran has outright denied the reports, calling it "rumour mongering" by a foreign media outlet and accusing it of publishing "wishful thinking in place of reality," as the information war continues.

Europe’s fight to stay in the AI race

This week’s special edition of Talking Europe asks whether the EU is ready for the disruption that comes with Artificial Intelligence. It is the most important technological revolution of the century, and is set to impact every aspect of our lives.

Kuwait intercepts drones, missiles as US and Iran trade fire

Kuwait's air defences intercepted missile and drone attacks, the military said Monday, after the US said it had struck Iranian military sites at the weekend and Iran's Revolutionary Guards said it had targeted a US base in response.

Colombia votes in presidential election pitting Petro allies against pro-Trump candidates

Ballots for the first round of Colombia's presidential election open Sunday, as candidates with radically diverging visions for the future will be pit against one another. The vote, seen as a referendum on outgoing President Gustavo Petro’s policies, comes 10 years after Colombia signed an historic peace pact with guerrillas of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or FARC.

French sociologist, philosopher and intellectual provocateur Edgar Morin has died aged 104

Committed to connecting different fields of knowledge to develop his 'complex thought,' this former member of the Resistance and deeply humanist intellectual advocated for a revolution of consciousness. He died in Paris on Friday, his wife confirmed to Le Monde.

Europe’s fight to stay in the AI race

This week’s special edition of Talking Europe asks whether the EU is ready for the disruption that comes with Artificial Intelligence. It is the most important technological revolution of the century, and is set to impact every aspect of our lives.

Iran and US trade air strikes after Trump dismisses report of Hormuz deal

Iran's Revolutionary Guard targeted a US airbase on Thursday after the US military carried out what a Washington official said were strikes on an Iranian drone operation near the Strait of Hormuz, hours after President Donald Trump rejected a report he was close to a compromise deal with Tehran. The escalation in hostilities highlighted threats ​to the tenuous ceasefire between ‌the US and Iran that took effect in early April, dampening hopes for a peace deal and sending oil prices surging again.

US carries out strikes in Iran as Revolutionary Guards target US airbase

'How to shoot down an F-18': Videos show Iran militia members training to use anti-aircraft missiles

Iran’s military forces are preparing for a potential new round of US-Israeli attacks by deploying more man-portable air defence systems, or MANPADS, drawing on lessons from the recent war and the downing of multiple US and Israeli aircraft. FRANCE 24 obtained documents and videos revealing mass training by the Revolutionary Guards for members of the Basij, the IRGC’s paramilitary force, on how to fire MANPADS.

Pope Leo warns AI must be “disarmed” in landmark encyclical

Pope Leo XIV personally presented his first encyclical at the Vatican, outlining a strong warning about artificial intelligence and its impact on humanity. He argued that AI should be “disarmed,” warning it could deepen global conflicts and dehumanise society, while calling for broader regulation and diverse voices in shaping its development. Joined by Anthropic co-founder Chris Olah, the Pope framed AI as a defining challenge of the modern era, comparable to the Industrial Revolution.