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President Trump’s decision set Juan Orlando Hernández free in December. On Tuesday, a court dismissed money laundering and fraud charges against him, effectively making him a free man.
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President Trump’s decision set Juan Orlando Hernández free in December. On Tuesday, a court dismissed money laundering and fraud charges against him, effectively making him a free man.

UN watchdog says Syria 'failed to report nuclear material, facilities and activities' under Bashar al-Assad's rule.

US calls for deregulation of AI at a G20 ministerial meeting, emphasising industry growth over regulatory constraints.

The Russian president promised continued retaliation against the Ukrainians and “full solidarity” with Iran.

Argentina international Enzo Fernandez signs for Manchester City in a deal from Chelsea worth £125 million ($169m).

The temporary measure gives Congress until December to fully fund the federal government for fiscal year 2027.

US Treasury Secretary Bessent urges other G20 countries to do more to protect their economies from Chinese imports.

The BBC's Tokyo correspondent Kurumi Mori tries Japan's latest food trend, instant noodles made using cold water.

Venezuela's National Assembly voted to back the 65-billion-barrel oil deal, despite no details being publicly released.

The star makes an emotional farewell as she wraps up a tour she's described as her "last hurrah".

A federation of European textile associations called Tuesday for an import fee of 10 euros on fashion imports, the latest effort to stem the flood of ultra-cheap competition mainly from China. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Dr Sheng Lu, Professor at the Department of Fashion and Apparel Studies at the University of Delaware, says that it remains to be seen just "to what extent such measures would push groups like Shein to change their business model", adding that fast-fashion retailers may have to start to contend with "consumer fatigue".

The IAEA said lack of information and access to facilities to verify Iran's nuclear material is a proliferation concern.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that Ukrainian drones will continue operating over Russia.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham faced lawmakers in the House of Commons on Tuesday for the first time since becoming U.K. leader six weeks ago, with wars in Europe and the Middle East weighing on his promise to kick-start the economy, ease the cost of living and oversee a radical redistribution of power from London to Britain's regions. FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks with Dr Martin Farr, Senior Lecturer in British Contemporary History at Newcastle University.

In an interview, Italy’s hard-right leader reveals how pragmatism is reshaping her vision for Europe.

The football transfer window is entering its final hours. After a lot of last-minute negotiations, Manchester City are reported to have reached an agreement with Chelsea to sign Argentinian midfielder Enzo Fernandez for 125 million pounds – the biggest fee in a 3.3 billion euro spending frenzy by the top clubs. Meanwhile Aston Villa have signed 18-year-old winger Ibrahim Mbaye from PSG for 55 million euros.

International aid organisations are struggling for money as the United States has led a sharp cut in Western donations.

Iranian state television has reported numerous strikes on Iranian territory on Tuesday.

The National Electoral Commission says 70 percent of voters cast their ballots in favour of the changes.

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Cairo and was greeted by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.

Lake Ontario is now appearing as “Lake America” on Google Maps for US users, following Donald Trump’s executive order to rename the lake. Canadians still see “Lake Ontario”, while users elsewhere see both names. But the change is far from universal: Apple Maps and MapQuest continue to use Lake Ontario. MapQuest has remained defiant against the move and since surged to the top of the US App Store download charts.

The boom of data centers to power artificial intelligence was a topic of discussion at the G20 summit on Tuesday in North Carolina. Elon Musk told member countries that US companies need to find new energy sources outside of China to power these massive data centers. That same issue is also creating a backlash in the United States ahead of the midterm elections in November. Donald Trump is doubling down, calling those who are against the data centers, “backwards and poor.” FRANCE 24's Monte Francis explains.

Incumbent is inaugurated with his main rival in last month's election jailed and the courts shuttered.

The White House on Monday said it’s partnering with North American Blue Energy Partners as part of President Donald Trump’s push to tap into Venezuela’s oil industry, setting up a deal that will give the Pentagon a stake over roughly a fifth of the country’s vast oil reserves. Venezuela's ruling party-dominated National Assembly backed the country's oil deal with the Trump administration in a vote on Tuesday. FRANCE 24's Carys Garland reports.

The country’s government estimates that the recent catastrophic floods caused $5 billion in damage. That’s one-tenth of the Nepal’s entire economy.

Union Saint-Gilloise were to host Hapoel Beer-Sheva in Europa League, but Belgian mayor insists on different venue.

A lot happened during summer recess: France’s constitutional council struck down the core of a new law to ban social media for under 15 year olds, but it did validate the extension to high schoolers of a phone ban already in effect for younger pupils. Why one but not the other? On this the first day of school across this country and others, we’ll size up what's best for future citizens, parents and teachers… all grappling in this age of distraction with the lure of screens.

UN food agency cuts aid in West Bank amid funding crisis

Rescuers in Nepal are prioritising the search for at least 900 workers missing from 12 hydropower projects.

A deep-sea vessel from Turkiye joined the search on Tuesday for 20 people missing for two days.