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Received — 14 October 2026 ⏭ France 24 - Americas

Trump sparks outrage over AI tiger video after sharing footage of fatal UK attack

14 October 2026 at 20:39
US President Donald Trump has sparked outrage after sharing the distressing footage of a 23-year-old man with mental illness being fatally mauled by a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in the UK, captioned "Don't ever mess with nature!" This was followed hours later by an AI-generated video of himself taming a tiger. The posts have been condemned as disrespectful to the victim and his grieving family, who have urged people to stop sharing harrowing content of the attack. Vedika Bahl tells us more.

In Phoenix, young ultra-conservatives look to carry on Charlie Kirk’s legacy

14 October 2026 at 15:37
More than a year after the assassination of far-right influencer Charlie Kirk in September 2025, young activists from the organisation he co-founded, Turning Point USA, are working tirelessly to honour his legacy by rallying the youth vote ahead of the US midterm elections.

Trump's crackdown on migrants: New documentary investigates ICE operations

14 October 2026 at 12:51
A new documentary from our sister channel France Télévisions explores US President Donald Trump's relentless crackdown on immigration and the agency carrying it out – United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, better known as ICE. "ICE : La chasse a l'homme", or "A Manhunt Named ICE" interviews agents and also some of the people who lives have been turned upside down by ICE operations. In Perspective, we spoke to the film's co-writer Marine Pradel.

Trump asks US ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign over bribery allegations

14 October 2026 at 04:23
US President Donald Trump asked his ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign on Tuesday after reports alleged she sought $100,000 from a Trump supporter to pay personal credit card debt and accepted luxury trips and hotel stays from wealthy Greek businessmen. Guilfoyle denied wrongdoing and vowed to defend her reputation.

Received — 13 October 2026 ⏭ France 24 - Americas

In Brazil, thousands march fearing return of Bolsonaro presidency

13 October 2026 at 15:59
Thousands of young Brazilians have taken to the streets to support President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and voice fears of a return to power for the Bolsonaro political movement, amid a closely watched presidential race. Many protesters say they are worried about their future, particularly the impact a far-right government could have on universities and education. FRANCE 24’s Jan Onoszko reports from Brazil.

Trump’s use of Russian diesel fuel, at Ukraine’s expense, sparks controversy in the US

13 October 2026 at 14:26
Donald Trump’s plan to import Russian diesel despite Western sanctions has sparked fierce criticism in Washington, including from Republicans, as high fuel prices and the upcoming midterm elections put pressure on his administration. His approach to the Ukraine war has also drawn controversy, with calls for Kyiv to hold elections and claims of an energy ceasefire announced without clear agreement from the parties involved. FRANCE 24's Douglas Herbert has the analysis.

US economists win Nobel for research helping policymakers navigate crises

13 October 2026 at 11:04
Two American economists, Robert E. Hall of Stanford University and Michael Woodford of Columbia University, have won the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for their work on economic stabilisation. Their research helps policymakers and central banks better understand economic fluctuations, manage recessions and inflation, and account for public expectations when shaping economic policy. The prize money, worth around $1.2 million, will be shared equally between the two laureates.

US immigration authorities raid home of Democratic Trump critic Ilhan Omar

13 October 2026 at 10:57
US authorities raided the Washington home of Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar on Monday as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged immigration fraud, according to reports. The probe reportedly includes immigration paperwork completed by her late father when she was a child. Omar accused the Trump administration of using government institutions to target political opponents, describing the raid as an act of political intimidation. FRANCE 24's Fraser Jackson has the latest from Washington.

'Breaking Bad' actor and disability activist RJ Mitte dies aged 34

13 October 2026 at 02:43
"Breaking Bad" actor RJ Mitte, who played Walter White Jr. in the hit US television series, has died aged 34, his representatives said Monday. The actor, who lived with cerebal palsy, also became a prominent disability rights advocate, championing inclusion and representation in film and television.  

Received — 12 October 2026 ⏭ France 24 - Americas

US federal agents raid home of Democratic congresswoman and Trump critic Ilhan Omar

12 October 2026 at 16:13
US federal agents on Monday launched a raid on ‌the Washington home of Democratic representative Ilhan Omar, an outspoken critic of US President Donald ⁠Trump, officials said. The raid followed a criminal fraud ‌investigation into the Somali-born lawmaker's immigration paperwork submitted by her late father when she ⁠was a child, Fox News reported.

Capital punishment in US: Elected judges, prosecutors seek 'results', 'not interested in the truth'

12 October 2026 at 14:27
François Picard is pleased to welcome Sandrine Ageorges-Skinner, an advocate against the death penalty, author and member of the association "Ensemble contre la peine de mort" (Together Against the Death Penalty). She asserts that capital punishment is "really a political agenda, especially in electoral times."

Received — 11 October 2026 ⏭ France 24 - Americas

Brazil's Lula accuses social media giant Meta of election interference amid tight run-off campaign

11 October 2026 at 14:12
Social media platform Meta has 48 hours to respond to claims by Brazil's leftwing candidate and incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's campaign accusing the tech platform of blocking content on the company's platforms. Brazil's Superior Electoral Court on Saturday gave the social media giant 48 hours to clarify whether it reduced the reach of posts by Lula's campaign ahead of the tight October 25 run-off against rightwing candidate Flavio Bolsonaro. 

Received — 10 October 2026 ⏭ France 24 - Americas

Convicted murderer Christa Pike leaves hospital, returns to prison after botched execution

10 October 2026 at 18:41
Christa Pike's lawyers on Saturday said that the 50-year-old convicted murderer has been discharged from the hospital and returned to prison. Pike was transported to the hospital in critical condition on September 30 after she survived Tennessee's botched effort to execute her for murdering a classmate when she was a teenager. 

Received — 9 October 2026 ⏭ France 24 - Americas

Powerful 7.6 magnitude quake shakes Panama, triggering tsunami warnings

9 October 2026 at 19:39
A strong 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck near the southern ​coast ‌of Panama ⁠on Friday at a 10 km depth, ‌according to the US Geological ⁠Survey, shaking buildings as far away as the capital and prompting evacuations. The US Tsunami Warning ​System showed potential tsunami threats across much of Central America's Pacific ​coast.

Unweaving Jeffrey Epstein’s web: What the files have revealed

9 October 2026 at 18:00
On January 30, 2026, the US Justice Department released 3 million documents. Photos, videos, emails, text messages, court records... All connected to one man: Jeffrey Epstein. Since then, media outlets around the world have brought to light the vast amount of people that appear in the Epstein files. Eight months on, what what do these revelations tell us about Jeffrey Epstein’s network? How did it operate? FRANCE 24 journalist Ava Luquet spent months digging through the files. In this video, she takes a closer look at what they reveal about the predator’s network and its inner workings.

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