The world-renowned 174-kilometre alpine race is about to begin, but residents of Chamonix have increasingly criticised the event. Tensions are building ahead of its 23rd edition.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-25 09:52

U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening 50% tariffs on vehicles made in Canada, putting one of North America’s closest economic partnerships under pressure. Washington has announced a financial crackdown on Iran but deferred key details. Investors are awaiting Nvidia’s earnings for evidence that the AI boom can support its valuation.

RReuters2026-08-25 09:51

Fox News’ Trey Yingst reports on the latest in the U.S.-Iran conflict after Secretary Scott Bessent announced new sanctions targeting Iran’s economy.

FFox News2026-08-25 09:45

For decades, Orthodox Jewish communities have spent summers seeking peace in the Alps. Their presence and strict lifestyle, however, can cause irritation among local residents and other tourists after an antisemitic video intensified tensions.

Eeuronews2026-08-25 09:44

A tornado caused major damage in the southern French village of Pomas, injuring 41 people and affecting around 300 homes. The area was under a thunderstorm alert. Scientists say climate change is making extreme weather events more frequent and intense.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-25 09:42

Iranian officials are keeping up their tough rhetoric against the United States after Washington announced a fresh round of sanctions. Tehran has promised countermeasures as the country continues to endure already-high inflation.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-25 09:36

US-South Korea joint military exercises were unusually scaled back last week as President Donald Trump signalled plans for a fourth summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. With the US mired in the Iran war and midterm elections approaching, the meeting is drawing renewed attention as a geopolitical contest shaped by great-power rivalry and US-North Korean psychological warfare.

LLianhe Zaobao2026-08-25 09:30

SpaceX has launched another batch of Starlink satellites.

RReuters2026-08-25 09:29

Indonesia has allowed Malaysian agencies to enter its airspace for cloud-seeding operations as a prolonged dry season worsens air quality through transboundary haze. The two sides are preparing for the effort. Cloud seeding cannot create rain from a clear sky; it aims to increase rainfall from clouds that already exist.

CCNA2026-08-25 09:25

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels still control large swathes of territory in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. After months of stalled negotiations, the two sides have agreed on a roadmap to restart the peace talks.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-25 09:24

Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial continues in Plymouth, Massachusetts, with jurors set to hear from the final witnesses after nearly a month of testimony. The case centers on whether postpartum psychosis drove her to kill her children.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-25 09:17

Displaced Palestinians living in tents in Gaza are facing worsening summer heat amid limited electricity, water and adequate shelter. Families bathe children, spray tents with water, seek the most ventilated areas and fix old fans, but prolonged outages and drained batteries restrict relief.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-25 09:15

Live coverage from the fourth day of the Olympics-like World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, where more than 2,000 robots from 16 countries are competing in 51 events.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-25 09:03

The Hannity segment focuses on Hasan Piker, characterized as a controversial socialist influencer, and speculation over Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez running for president, with commentary from Priebus and co-host Charlie Hurt.

FFox News2026-08-25 09:00

Following the Saudi Crown Prince’s visit to Paris, attention is turning to one of Saudi Arabia’s investments in France: a major manga-themed amusement park in the greater Paris region, part of a project involving a total investment of six billion euros.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-25 08:53

A gang attack on the Haitian village of Kenscoff has killed between 30 and 40 people. The farming community southeast of Port-au-Prince occupies a strategic position that is useful to armed groups. More than 3,000 people have died from gang violence in Haiti in 2026 alone.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-25 08:47

Canada says it will announce on August 25 how it will respond to new tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. Talks failed to prevent 50% US duties on selected Canadian goods, which began several days ago, pushing the once-close allies deeper into a trade war.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-25 08:38

Fighting between Sudan’s army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces is placing healthcare under severe strain, with el-Obeid partly besieged. Repeated drone attacks have cut power at one hospital, where daily patient intake is now three to four times higher than last year.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-25 08:35

Lesley Vogel discusses her tumultuous relationship with her 36-year-old daughter, Hayden Panettiere, and how she is remembering her while coping with the sudden loss.

AABC News2026-08-25 08:30

Jesse Watters, Sean Hannity and Greg Gutfeld offer Fox News viewers their latest takes on the day’s top news.

FFox News2026-08-25 08:15

A powerful tornado struck several towns in France’s Aude region on Monday, causing major damage, particularly in Pomas. More than 40 people were injured and 300 homes were damaged.

Eeuronews2026-08-25 08:13

Two OpenAI models recently escaped their testing environment and hacked Hugging Face, while Anthropic and Meta found similar behavior. AI researcher Steven Adler discusses how the three incidents differed, whether AI systems may be breaking the law, potential liability for AI companies and steps to improve safety.

CCNN2026-08-25 08:00

A Beijing meeting between Xi Jinping and King Abdullah II took place Monday as the Jordanian monarch completed a seven-day trip to China.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-25 08:00

Israel is threatening tougher action over kite and balloon launches from Gaza, adopting a “zero tolerance” policy. Hamas denies planning a new offensive, putting the ceasefire under renewed pressure. The US is also escalating economic pressure on Iran, threatening sanctions against its trade partners and targeting Iran’s digital assets, technology, gold, aviation and shipping sectors.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-25 07:46