Reform plan to reinstate two-child benefit cap is ‘cruel’ says Starmer

Ousted South Korean president faces death penalty in insurrection case

The case against Yoon Suk Yeol marks a pivotal moment for South Korea’s democracy and could mark the second time a leader is sentenced to death for insurrection.

Hero used body to shield 12-year-old girl from passing train, saving her life, family says

The child’s grandmother called her survival ‘a true miracle’

Staggering amount Trump’s tariffs could cost each household this year

Medical staff helps Aussie teen after fall

Ally Hickman is attended to by medical staff after falling in the women's slopestyle final.

UAE president met US senator Graham in Abu Dhabi

DUBAI, Feb 18 (Reuters) - United ⁠Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al ⁠Nahyan met U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham on Wednesday ‌in Abu Dhabi, the senator said in a post on X, where he also criticised what he called "false narratives" circulating about the UAE and ​its leader. Read full story

'Working with a full orchestra for the first time was incredible': Musician Jesse Harris

A Grammy-winning songwriter, singer, guitarist and producer, who is performing in Paris this weekend, has spoken to FRANCE 24 about how he's always trying to make his records better. New York-born Jesse Harris has been working with top stars such as Norah Jones, Melody Gardot, Willie Nelson, Smokey Robinson and Cat Power. His new album is called "If You Believed in Me" and has enabled him to work for the first time with a full orchestra. His performances are taking place this weekend at the Duc des Lombards venue. He spoke to us in Perspective.