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France riots: Le Pen 'trying to use these events to push her popularity,' expert says

In the wake of the weekend violence in France, political camps have been trading blame for the "chaos". The riots have played into the hands of the far-right National Rally, which has been quick to capitalise on the anger and fears over law and order. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Dr David Lees, Reader in French Studies at the University of Warwick, says that far-right candidate Marine Le Pen "is trying to use these events as a vehicle for pushing her popularity ahead of the elections next year".

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Habitantes de Alberta van a las urnas para decidir si permanecen o se separan de Canadá

Los habitantes de Alberta deciden sobre la independencia de la provincia. Para los separatistas, la región es poco valorada por el Gobierno de Canadá y aseguran que las medidas medio ambientales y fiscales afectan a la provincia, rica en petróleo y gas. Según las encuestas, solo una cuarta parte de los cinco millones de residentes está a favor de la secesión, pero el primer ministro, Mark Carney, ha llamado a los simpatizantes de la unidad a votar.

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Russia-China-US summit would prolong the war, Kyiv says

Ukrainian ⁠Foreign Minister ​Andrii Sybiha said on ​Monday that a summit between Russia, China ​and the ‌US would ⁠encourage President Vladimir Putin ‌to prolong the war. The ​Wall Street Journal reported that Putin had proposed a ​summit next month ​with US ​President Donald Trump and Chinese President ​Xi Jinping to negotiate an end to the war on terms ⁠that would favour Moscow. FRANCE 24's Monte Francis reports.

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El apoyo de Trump a Netanyahu no afecta electoralmente en Israel, que recuerda los roces entre ambos

A días de las elecciones en Israel, el presidente estadounidense Donald Trump expresó su apoyo al primer ministro Benjamin Netanyahu, quien busca la reelección, pero que enfrenta bastantes críticas y tiene una imagen bastante golpeada en la actualidad, pero, según encuestas, el respaldo de Trump no afectaría en nada en la intención de voto a favor del premier. Amplía la información nuestra corresponsal Janira Gómez Muñoz.

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Paris weekend riots raise concerns for tourism industry

France announced partial curfews in Paris and other cities on Monday after weekend demonstrations over soaring prices degenerated into some of the worst street violence in recent years. Images of riots and looting in France over the weekend have been seen across the world and are worrying the country's tourism industry. Could the violence put off foreign tourists from visiting? FRANCE 24's Selina Sykes reports.

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Zelensky says Starshield speed limits slowing down frontline response

Speed limits on a US military grade satellite system are hindering Ukrainian forces' ability to coordinate drone strikes against Russian forces, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday. Zelensky said frontline units had reported that the Starshield equipment "stops functioning at speeds of 130-160 kilometres (80-100 miles) per hour in various sectors of the front". Separately, a Ukrainian army brigade has announced the rescue of a wounded soldier from the front line using an aerial drone, describing the evacuation as the first of its kind. The brigade published a video showing the drone lowering itself to the ground, before a man in combat gear fastens himself to a winch onboard and is lifted upwards. FRANCE 24's Gulliver Cragg reports from Ukraine.

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Italia: violentas protestas dejan decenas de detenidos; desabastecimiento por huelga de camioneros

La ola de protestas en Europa alcanza Italia y deja fuertes enfrentamientos entre manifestantes y las fuerzas del orden. El Gobierno de Giorgia Meloni se enfrenta a una huelga de camioneros y agricultores en el sur del país y huelgas juveniles que se han tornado violentas en el norte. Nuestra corresponsal Irene Savio nos amplió la información.

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DZ Mafia murder trial set to begin near Marseille

Five men with alleged connections to the major criminal group DZ Mafia are accused of murdering, in 2020, the elder brother of anti-drug activist Amine Kessaci – now deputy mayor of Aix-en-Provence. The trial, set to begin on Monday, highlights the threat posed by mafia-style drug trafficking networks in the region. FRANCE 24’s Delano D’Souza reports.

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