Zaporizhzhia Steel in the south-east of Ukraine is one of the giants of Ukrainian industry – and part of the same group as Azovstal, the biggest steel works in Europe until it was destroyed in an epic battle for its control at the start of the war. Tod…
Death toll rises to eight from new Turkey-Syria earthquake
The death toll in Turkey and Syria rose to eight in a new and powerful earthquake that struck two weeks after a devastating temblor killed nearly 45,000 people, authorities and media said Tuesday. The earthquake’s epicenter was in the town of Defne, in…
AP Top Stories February 21st A.M.
Here’s the latest for Tuesday February 21st: Biden goes to Poland; New earthquake shakes Turkey and Syria; Suspect arrested in Southern California auxiliary Bishop death; Massive explosion in Ohio metals plant.
Family of man shot, killed by police at wedding reception in Winter Park to make announcement
It’s been one year since a man was shot and killed by police at a wedding reception in Winter Park. Now, the family of 39-year-old Daniel Knight is planning to announce their plans for seeking justice after they said his life was needlessly and reckles…
Nigeria presidential elections: FRANCE 24 speaks to Peter Obi
Presidential elections in Nigeria are usually a two-horse race between the two main political parties. Ahead of this Saturday’s polls, our Africa Editor, Georja Calvin-Smith, caught up with Labour Party candidate Peter Obi, the third man who’s threaten…
Elections in Nigeria: FRANCE 24 speaks to presidential candidate Peter Obi
Nigeria presidential election has developed into a tight three-way race for the presidency, with the frontrunners all touting their past government experience and business acumen for the country’s top job. FRANCE 24 spoke to top contender Peter Obi of …
AU vows ‘zero tolerance’ to undemocratic change
The African Union insisted on Sunday it had “zero tolerance” for undemocratic changes of power and vowed to push through a continent-wide free trade deal as it wrapped up a two-day summit. Leaders of the 55-nation bloc met in the Ethiopian capital Addi…
Tour du Rwanda race: Rwanda’s national cycling team dreams big
It is the great sporting event of the continent for bicycle lovers. This Sunday the 15th edition of the “Tour du Rwanda” opened in Kigali with the start of the first race. FRANCE 24’s Clément di Roma reports.
ShowBiz Minute: Baldwin, Lemon, Mirren
5-year firearms enhancement dropped in Alec Baldwin shooting case; Don Lemon to return to “CNN This Morning” after training; Helen Mirren attends premiere of her new movie, “Golda.” (Feb. 21)
Atlanta boy hit when shots fired into his home
Investigators say the boy was sleeping inside the home when a suspect or suspects fired multiple shots at the home.