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Dr. Colm Murphy, Senior Lecturer in British Politics at Queen Mary University of London, is our guest

Scientists have identified a massive new dinosaur from remains discovered in Thailand, with the creature estimated to have weighed as much an nine adult elephants.

Clovis Casali is live from London.

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy promised retribution against Russia on Friday after laying red roses at the rubble of a Kyiv apartment building where a Russian missile strike killed 24 people, including three children.

Martin Farr, Senior Lecturer in Contempory British History at Newcastle University, is our guest.

Mengele fled Europe after the war but for years there were rumours he spent time in Switzerland.

Four of the Italians were part of a team from the University of Genoa.

The arrest of Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky’s former right-hand man Andriy Yermak Thursday in connection to a corruption scandal comes as a major test for both the Ukrainian government and the country’s independent anti-corruption agencies. Yermak is accused of laundering 460 million hryvnia (more than $10 million) in dirty money through an elite real estate project outside of Kyiv – and of having used a secret phone to consult an astrologer on key government appointments. 

Our guest this week is Darragh O’Brien, Ireland’s Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment and Minister for Transport. In his position, O’Brien has been directly involved in dealing with the fallout of the Middle East crisis, especially rising energy costs.

Thirty-four European states – along with Australia and Costa Rica – said Friday they would join a proposed special tribunal for Ukraine. The future legal body would allow Kyiv to prosecute Russia for a “crime of aggression” over its invasion.

Many Bosnian Muslim women want to attend mosque on Fridays and to play a greater role in decision-making. Slowly the official structures of the Islamic Community are changing.

At talks in Moldova, more than 30 countries have said they will join a future special tribunal for Ukraine prosecuting Russia over its invasion. How the body will force Russians to stand trial is not clear.

The 66-year-old handed himself in after an influencer used AI to pose as a 14-year-old girl and broadcast their conversation online.

High profile resignations, a prime minister on the edge and populists on the up — UK politics is far from dull. DW explains what’s going on in Keir Starmer’s Labour party and with Nigel Farage. And what may be next.

The European Union is aiming to boost its defence capacities as part of a plan first called ReArmEU, when it was presented just over a year ago, and now known as Readiness 2030. This as European intelligence agencies warn that the bloc could face some form of major conflict by that date.

Among the victims in Kyiv was 12-year-old Lyubava Yakovleva, whose father was killed during the war.

Prosecutors in Nantes say the shooting was drug-related, but the victim’s aunt says he was not involved.

Ireland’s boycott is the latest in a series of moves that has seen the country at odds with Israel over its war in Gaza.

As British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces increasing pressure to step down, several potential rivals are emerging for a potential leadership race within the Labour Party. Among them are the mayor of Greater Manchester, the outgoing health minister and the former deputy prime minister.

Ukraine’s capital Kyiv declared a day of mourning Friday following a Russian attack that killed at least 24 people, including three children. Simultaneously, Moscow and Kyiv exchanged 205 prisoners of war from each side. 

A UN convoy was on its way to distribute humanitarian aid to #Kherson when it was struck by drones twice, an attack #Kyiv attributes to #Moscow. This comes as #Russia led its most intensive aerial attack over two consecutive days, with nearly 1,600 #drones launched against #Ukraine.

More than 4,000 police officers will be deployed in London Saturday to prevent disorder when a Palestinian solidarity demonstration marking Nakba Day and a far-right rally converge in the heart of the British capital. 

How the Eurovision Song Contest and the technology behind it has grown over the last 70 years.

At a moment of profound instability in British politics, with the Labour Party engulfed by internal revolt, François Picard welcomes Owen Jones, British author, Guardian columnist and political commentator. He offers an unsparing diagnosis of a political movement at a crossroads. “The country is in political turmoil,” Jones declares at the outset. What follows is not merely commentary on a leadership race, but a wider analysis of institutional decay and electoral fragmentation.

The Russkaya Obshina group stages raids to look for activities contravening “traditional Russian values”.

An AI-generated tabloid magazine cover online claims to show French President Emmanuel Macron and Iranian-French actress Golshifteh Farahani together. The fake cover builds on claims from a new book by a French journalist, who alleges the pair had a “platonic” relationship, of which text messages prompted the now infamous “slap” by French First Lady Brigitte Macron of her husband, as the couple exited their plane in Hanoi. 

A French government plan to charge students from outside the European Union 16 times more than previously has stoked discontent. But how does this compare to the rest of Europe, both inside the EU and out?

Russia pummelled Kyiv for hours early on Thursday, firing hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles in an attack that killed at least 10 people and further shredded hopes of a halt to Moscow’s grinding invasion. FRANCE 24’s August Hakansson reports.

British ​Labour lawmaker Josh Simons on Thursday said he would resign from his seat in parliament in a move ​designed ‌to give Greater Manchester Mayor Andy ⁠Burnham a chance to return to parliament and challenge Prime Minister ‌Keir Starmer. FRANCE 24’s Béédicte Paviot reports from 10 Downing Street.

The Princess of Wales shone in front of large crowds in Reggio Emilia on the final day of her tour.

A UN judge admits the 84-year-old is “in the final stages of his life”, but says prison conditions in The Hague ensure his maximum comfort.

Prime Minister Mark Carney has already floated the idea of Canada joining the song contest.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is fighting for his political survival. He is warning of chaos as is expected to face a leadership challenge from his own health secretary, Wes Streeting. Starmer started the week saying he would prove his doubters wrong, but that address and Wednesday’s King Speech has done little to quell the mutiny that’s been brewing within the Labour party. Story by Delano D’Souza.

A drawn-out corruption affair in Ukraine has widened, with authorities now taking action against Andriy Yermak, former head of the presidential office. Will the scandal reach all the way to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy?

Two Labour Party politicians have positioned themselves to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the leadership. Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigned, and Angela Rayner said her tax affairs were back in order.

Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina resigned Thursday after a key party in her coalition withdrew its support for her sacking of the defence minister after Ukrainian drones repeatedly strayed into the country. Silina had blamed defence minister Andris Spruds for the incursions, saying the country’s anti-drone systems had not been deployed quickly enough.

The director of the Eurovision Song Contest says organisers are watching voting patterns “very, very carefully” after concerns were raised about Israel’s ability to influence the results at last year’s contest

The Charlemagne Prize honors those who advance European unity. This year’s winner is Italy’s Mario Draghi, a former European Central Bank chief and a key architect of European stability during a time of economic crisis.

In London, the Tube and iconic red double-decker buses are deeply woven into the city’s fabric. When these ageing vehicles retire, some are given a surprising second life and transformed into unique dining experiences. From underground carriages turned into restaurants to vintage buses serving afternoon tea, these repurposed icons offer a nostalgic journey through the British capital’s history and culture. Our France 2 colleagues report, with FRANCE 24’s Guillaume Gougeon.

President Volodymyr Zelensky’s chief of staff until just November, Andrii Yermak, has fallen a long way. He is now accused of laundering nearly 9 million euros in a high profile corruption scandal. A Kyiv judge ordered on Thursday that he be placed in pre-trial detention. Story by Marc Paupe and Antonia Kerrigan.

In Britain, Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under renewed pressure after his Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigned today and is expected to launch a leadership bid. Former Deputy leader Angela Raynor might also announce a bid for the leadership today after she announced that she has been cleared in a probe into her tax affairs. Starmer says he will not resign and is likely to fight any leadership challenges. Details by FRANCE 24 correspondent in London, Bénédicte Paviot.

In the UK, Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing renewed pressure as journalists have received reports that his Health Secretary, Wes Streeting, is set to resign today and launch a bid for the party leadership. Former deputy leader Angela Raynor could also announce a bid for leadership, after announcing that she has been cleared in a probe into her tax affairs. Starmer insists he will not resign and is expected to fight any attempt to oust him. Details by FRANCE 24 correspondent in London, Bénédicte Paviot.

Russia launched one of the biggest air strikes on Kyiv since the start of the war with several apartment blocks hit.

Drones bound for Russia crashed down in Latvia last week, prompting a political fallout.

Russia is intensifying its daytime attacks on Ukraine, including on regions sometimes far from the front lines. On Wednesday, Moscow launched at least 800 drones against Ukraine, according to Volodymyr Zelensky. The attacks continued into Thursday morning, killing at least six people and wounding dozens of others. Story by Simon Moritz and Camille Corcoran.

Ukraine’s anti-corruption court on Thursday ordered the arrest of President Volodymyr Zelensky’s ex-chief of staff Andriy Yermak on money-laundering charges, placing the president’s former right-hand-man in pre-trial detention for a period of 60 days.

Evika Silina says she is resigning her post, following the defense minister’s resignation and the coalition government’s collapse amid controversy over Ukrainian drones aimed at Russia that landed in the Baltic country.

Russia launched at least “800 drones” against Ukraine on Wednesday, killing at least six people and wounding several others, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. He accused Moscow of deliberately carrying out the attacks on the day US President Donald Trump arrived in China. These Russian drone strikes illustrate the intensification of bombing during daylight hours and in regions sometimes far from the front lines. Story by Simon Moritz and Loïc Chalavon.

Britain’s political turmoil deepened on Thursday as Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigned from the government, a move widely seen as the opening shot in a potential leadership bid against embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Russia has launched a massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, overnight. At least one person has been killed and sixteen injured. The strike has caused damage across six of the city’s districts, including on residential buildings and civilian infrastructure. One multistory residential building partly collapsed, splitting the building in two and burying people under the rubble. Details by FRANCE 24 correspondent in Lyiv, Emmanuelle Chaze.

Prime Minister Peter Magyar has taken power and laid bare his predecessor’s luxurious lifestyle. Many Hungarians are keen to see Magyar chart a new political course.

Russia pummeled the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and ​several other regions in a massive aerial attack involving drones and ballistic missiles, killing at least five people, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday.

A sweeping daytime Russian drone assault killed at least six people and wounded dozens across Ukraine on Wednesday, marking a shift in Moscow’s bombardment tactics. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky said more than 800 drones were launched, accusing Russia of timing the attack to coincide with US President Donald Trump’s visit to China.

The Princess of Wales received an enthusiastic welcome from Italian crowds, on her return to overseas visits following her treatment for cancer.

The woman who was on a virus-hit ship shows “no signs of illness”, the government of Pitcairn Islands, a British Overseas Territory, says.

Four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, is the end finally in sight? DW spoke to US political experts about why they think US home elections could bring about a ceasefire.

The young male – who was named Magnus during his travels – is spotted again after crossing the North Sea.

Alex Batty vanished in 2017 while on holiday – now he is telling the full story for the first time.

The European Commission has invited officials from Afghanistan’s Taliban to discuss the returns of certain migrants. It’s controversial on humanitarian grounds, and because Brussels doesn’t recognize Taliban authority.

Andriy Yermak was named by Ukraine’s two anti-corruption agencies as a suspect in a money-laundering scheme.