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Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared a unilateral 72-hour ceasefire in Ukraine to commemorate Victory Day, while Kyiv pushes for a longer and immediate truce. U.S. President Donald Trump faces challenges in brokering a lasting peace deal to end the three-year conflict, as FRANCE 24's James André explains.

France on Tuesday accused Russian military intelligence of being behind a series of cyberattacks against the country over the last decade, including against Macron's first presidential campaign in 2017. Since 2021, a branch of Russian military intelligence (GRU) dedicated to such attacks has also targeted a dozen French entities including "defence, financial and economic sectors", the foreign ministry said. August Hakansson reports.

The European Commission vowed to draw lessons from a massive power outage that swept across the Iberian Peninsula—a blackout of "unprecedented magnitude." Brussels, working with national grid operators, will examine the EU’s preparedness and the root causes of the incident, which may qualify as a "major" level 3 electrical emergency, the bloc’s highest classification. As a panel begins its six-month probe, the EU is also calling for stronger power links between Spain, Portugal, and mainland Europe. FRANCE 24’s François Picard speaks with Spain correspondent Sarah Morris and Paris-based Portuguese journalist Ana Navarro Pedro.

It was a moment that seemed to shatter the United States’ aura of invincibility. 

Despite strict anti-pornography laws and Kenya’s conservative values, sexually suggestive content is surging on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Telegram, and X. For some, it’s a side hustle, but it’s also raising concerns about both online and offline safety. Olivia Bizot reports on the growing trend.

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday declared a unilateral 72-hour ceasefire next week in Ukraine to mark Victory Day in World War II as the U.S. presses for a deal to end the 3-year-old war. Kyiv insisted on a longer and immediate truce.

As climate change advances, extreme weather is hitting São Paulo harder and more often. 2025’s summer storms have already left six people dead – double last year’s toll – and one person missing.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney celebrated election victory on Tuesday, but he admits "daunting" challenges await, including handling Donald Trump and reshaping the economy.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberal Party has secured a fourth consecutive election win, propelled by public backlash to US President Donald Trump’s annexation threats and trade war. In a seismic shift, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, once up 20 points, lost his seat, according to CBC projections. As Canada navigates this political turning point, FRANCE 24's Delano D'Souza welcomes Dr Steve Hewitt, Senior Lecturer in American and Canadian Studies at the University of Birmingham, for expert insight and analysis.

Spain is still recovering from the recent massive blackout, which raises questions about the cost of such disruptions. Similar outages in Italy and the US in 2023 resulted in losses of billions.

TV critic Dheepthika Laurent speaks to presenter Eve Jackson about this month's new series including "Dying for Sex" – a bold new series about female sexuality and terminal cancer, starring Michelle Williams. They also look at the new seasons of "The Last of Us", "Black Mirror", "The Handmaid's Tale" and the new French-American ballet drama, "Étoile".

In the 100 days since US President Donald Trump returned to the White House, a wave of digital erasures has swept across US government websites. Words related to diversity disappeared from federal pages, environmental databases went dark and long-standing public resources on public health were quietly taken offline – triggering a global movement to save vital data from oblivion.

Power was restored in Spain and Portugal on Tuesday after lights, communications services and transport stopped working this week due to a sweeping blackout that sparked chaos for millions of people across the Iberian Peninsula. Authorities are still investigating what caused the unprecedented power outage.

80 years after French women cast their ballots for the first time, we take a look at the history of women’s suffrage in France. We dive into what it was like to vote on April 29th, 1945, and how, today, France still has work to do on this front. We also discuss some nations where suffrage is being unexpectedly walked back.

People were heard cheering across Spain and Portugal as power gradually returned following an unprecedented power cut that left many stranded on trains, while much of the Iberian Peninsula lost access to the internet, their money, or their loved ones. The cause of the attack is still unknown, with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez insisting that all hypotheses are under consideration.

Mark Carney's victory in the Canadian election signals a shift in the country's relationship with the United States, as he aims to reduce dependence on U.S. policies. Carney has vowed to combat U.S. tariffs and protect Canadian interests, focusing on strengthening ties with Europe and Asia. FRANCE 24's Douglas Herbert has more on this issue.

​Spain and Portugal are recovering from a massive power outage that disrupted services for around 60 million people across the Iberian Peninsula. The outage, which began on Monday, affected transport, communications, and businesses, causing estimated losses of up to €1.3 billion, particularly in hospitality and retail sectors in Spain.

Human rights organization Amnesty International said Israel is committing a "live-streamed genocide" against Palestinians in Gaza by targeting critical infrastructure, displacing most of the enclave's inhabitants, and depriving them of life-saving aid. Amnesty added that Israel had also committed numerous war crimes and created an apartheid state in the West Bank.

Spain is recovering from a major power outage that affected much of the country. Authorities are investigating the cause of the blackout while efforts continue to restore full service. FRANCE 24's Sarah Morris has more from Madrid.

Attacks on the global human rights system have intensified since the return of US President Donald Trump, Amnesty International warns in its latest annual report. Secretary General Agnès Callamard cites mounting assaults on accountability, international law, and the UN. As authoritarianism rises worldwide, FRANCE 24's Annette Young welcomes Heba Morayef, MENA Regional Director at Amnesty International, from Beirut, for in-depth analysis and a broader perspective.

Doctors are accusing Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of war crimes following an attack on Omdurman that killed at least 30 people. The RSF is also alleged to have kidnapped dozens, including women, from the southern area of Salha. The attack is part of a series of deadly incidents this month, with disturbing footage showing RSF fighters holding captives and bodies lying on the ground. Our journalist Naba Mohiedeen has more from Port Sudan.

Senegal is hosting the Sahara Conference of the 5th edition of the Basketball Africa League, the NBA’s increasingly popular basketball championship on the continent. For a week, several African teams are competing at the Dakar Arena, hoping to secure a spot in the finals, which will take place in Pretoria in June. Report by Elimane Ndao and Caitlin Kelly.

An Irish artist whose work has become synonymous with social injustices has spoken to FRANCE 24 about how he wants to take revenge, not by violence, but by painting. Brian Maguire has dedicated his artwork to trying to help marginalised groups as a way of expressing his anger about how some people can fly, when others have to walk. His work is on display now at the Irish Cultural Centre here in Paris. He spoke to us in Perspective.

Journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna never returned from what is thought to have been her fourth trip to Russian-occupied Ukraine. She disappeared in August 2023 and was confirmed to be in Russian custody in April 2024. In October the Russian defence ministry wrote to Roshchyna’s father to say she had died.

Indian and Pakistani soldiers exchanged gunfire for a fourth consecutive night in Kashmir, the Indian army reported on Monday. Pakistan’s defence minister stated that troops had been reinforced at the border, warning of an “imminent” military incursion by India. Relations have worsened after India accused Pakistan of supporting cross-border terrorism, following an attack that killed 26 people in the contested region.