Middle East war live: Iran says will target carrier USS Abraham Lincoln if it moves within range Iran will target the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier "as soon as" it comes within range, the country's navy chief said Sunday. Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf earlier accused…

🔴 BREAKING - Netanyahu orders military to 'further expand' Lebanon security buffer zone

Senegal celebrate AFCON title at Stade de France friendly amid controversy Senegal marked their Africa Cup of Nations triumph in controversial fashion at the Stade de France on Saturday despite being stripped of the title in favor of Morocco. The Teranga Lions went on to beat Peru 2-0 in a friendly, but the dispute rumbles on. The Senegalese Football Federation has lodged an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport following CAF’s decision.

Senegal celebrate AFCON title at Stade de France friendly amid controversy

The week in pictures: Massive daytime attack on Ukraine, 'No Kings' and France's adieu to Jospin France held its national tribute to former prime minister Lionel Jospin, Russia launched one of its largest daytime attacks on Ukraine, and protesters across the US and some world capitals held a third round of "No Kings" mass protests against President Donald Trump: here's a look back at the week's most striking images.

The week in pictures: Massive daytime attack on Ukraine, 'No Kings' and France's adieu to Jospin

Unidentified drones crash in Finland Two unidentified drones crashed in southern Finland on Sunday, an incident the defence ministry described as a "suspected territorial violation". Neighbouring countries Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia experienced similar crashes by drones on their land earlier this week. 

Unidentified drones crash in Finland

Israeli police prevent Jerusalem's Latin Patriarch from celebrating Palm Sunday mass Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the top Catholic figure in Jerusalem, was barred from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to celebrate Palm Sunday mass, according to his office, in what Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni labelled an "offence to the faithful".

Israeli police prevent Jerusalem's Latin Patriarch from celebrating Palm Sunday mass

French prosecutors announce two new arrests over Paris Bank of America bomb plot Get the latest Breaking News Alerts from France 24 in real time on Facebook and Twitter: @BreakingF24

French prosecutors announce two new arrests over Paris Bank of America bomb plot

French prosecutors announce two new arrests over Paris Bank of America bomb plot Get the latest Breaking News Alerts from France 24 in real time on Facebook and Twitter: @BreakingF24

🔴 BREAKING - French prosecutors announce two new arrests over Paris Bank of America bomb plot

Israeli strike kills three journalists in south Lebanon An Israeli strike killed three journalists Saturday in south Lebanon, including a well-known reporter for Hezbollah's Al Manar network, with Lebanese authorities denouncing the attack as a "war crime".

Israeli strike kills three journalists in south Lebanon

Houthi attacks on Israel open new front in Mideast war, threaten Red Sea shipping Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels have entered the escalating war in the Middle East, claiming two missile launches at Israel. Their involvement in the monthlong conflict could further hurt global shipping should they again target vessels in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait off the Red Sea, a narrow waterway that has become all the more vital since Iran effectively shut the Strait of Hormuz.

Houthi attacks on Israel open new front in Mideast war, threaten Red Sea shipping

North Korea's Kim oversees test of high-thrust engine: state media North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the ground test of an upgraded rocket engine, state media reported on Sunday, marking another key step in its weapons programme.

North Korea's Kim oversees test of high-thrust engine: state media

Middle East war live: Loud blasts rock Tehran as Yemen's Houthis widen conflict Two powerful explosions shook northern Tehran early on Sunday as Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed a second missile attack on Israel, further escalating the monthlong war in the Middle East. The Israeli army announced the death in combat of a fifth soldier in south Lebanon. Follow our live blog for the latest developments. 

Middle East war live: Loud blasts rock Tehran as Yemen's Houthis widen conflict

Yemen’s Houthis launch ballistic missile at Israel as Middle East conflict escalates Yemen’s Houthi rebels fired a ballistic missile towards Israel on Saturday, marking their entry into the intensifying Middle East war. The move comes amid rising regional tensions, US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran, and disruptions to Red Sea shipping that threaten global trade and energy markets.

Yemen’s Houthis launch ballistic missile at Israel as Middle East conflict escalates

Zelensky agrees defence cooperation with UAE, Qatar on Gulf tour Qatar and Ukraine signed a defence agreement on Saturday that included cooperation on countering threats from missiles and drones, the Gulf state's government said, as Iran presses an aerial campaign against its neighbours.

Zelensky agrees defence cooperation with UAE, Qatar on Gulf tour

Protesters rally in London against UK far-right rise Tens of thousands of people marched through central London Saturday to protest against the far right, weeks ahead of local elections and six months after Britain saw one of its largest far-right demonstrations.

Protesters rally in London against UK far-right rise

Football fever comes to New York with unveiling of France's World Cup jersey The French Consulate in New York unveiled France's 2026 World Cup kits on Friday, featuring the mint-green away jersey, dubbed "Liberté," in tribute to the Statue of Liberty. The design symbolises the friendship between France and the US. 

Football fever comes to New York with unveiling of France's World Cup jersey

Senegal parade AFCON trophy at Stade de France, despite being stripped of title Senegal on Saturday paraded the Africa Cup of Nations trophy they have been ordered to return ahead of a friendly against Peru at the Stade de France in Paris.

Senegal parade AFCON trophy at Stade de France, despite being stripped of title

France foils Paris bomb plot outside US bank, opens anti-terror probe French police on Saturday stopped an apparent bomb attack outside a Bank of America branch in Paris. The French counter-terrorism prosecutor's office said it was investigating a "terrorist criminal conspiracy".

France foils Paris bomb plot outside US bank, opens anti-terror probe

22 migrants die off Greece after six days at sea: survivors Twenty-two migrants hoping to reach Europe from North Africa have died off the coast of Greece after six days at sea in a rubber boat, survivors told the Greek coastguard Saturday.

22 migrants die off Greece after six days at sea: survivors

Pope Leo XIV denounces 'chasms between the poor and the rich' during Monaco visit On Saturday, Pope Leo XIV denounced widening economic inequalities during his first speech of his visit to Monaco, a Catholic principality best known for its wealth.

Pope Leo XIV denounces 'chasms between the poor and the rich' during Monaco visit

What Taiwan's imprisonment of opposition figure Ko Wen-je means for its political landscape Taiwanese opposition figure Ko Wen-je was sentenced this week to 17 years in prison, ending his bid for the 2028 presidential election and removing a prominent centrist from the political stage. Analysts say the ruling could reshape the island’s political dynamics, with implications for both domestic alignments and cross-strait relations. 

What Taiwan's imprisonment of opposition figure Ko Wen-je means for its political landscape

Senegal to stage AFCON victory celebrations in Paris despite losing title Despite being stripped of their title, the Senegal national team are expected to present their AFCON 2025 trophy to fans in the build-up to their friendly match against Peru at the Stade de France on Saturday.  The country's football federation has also lodged an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport over CAF's decision to award the title to Morocco.

Senegal to stage AFCON victory celebrations in Paris despite losing title

🇫🇷 The 32nd Sidaction campaign kicked off in France on Friday.

The AIDS prevention campaign works to raise funds for programs fighting HIV here in France and abroad, notably in African nations:

Strikes on Ukrainian cities kill three, child dies in drone attack on Moscow Russian strikes on Ukraine killed three people and wounded at least 13 overnight Friday into Saturday, while a Ukrainian strike killed a child in Russia, according to local authorities.

Strikes on Ukrainian cities kill three, child dies in drone attack on Moscow

🐳 It had only been observed among #primates... until now: scientists have just released proof of #birth assistance among sperm #whales off the coast of #Dominica, filmed in 2023.

War in the Middle East Live: Conflict enters second month as Houthis join war against Israel The war in the Middle East entered its second month on Saturday as attacks continued across the region and the United States insisted that its objectives will be achieved within two weeks. Earlier, Israel…

🔴 BREAKING - Live: Yemen's Houthis claim first attack on Israel since start of Mideast war

War in the Middle East Live: Conflict enters second month, US expects to end it within two weeks The war in the Middle East entered its second month on Saturday as attacks continued across the region and the United States insisted that its objectives will be achieved within two weeks. Earlier, Israel announced that it had been targeted for the first time since the war began by a missile fired from Yemen, where Tehran-backed Houthi rebels had threatened to join the conflict. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

War in the Middle East Live: Conflict enters second month, US expects to end it within two weeks

Millions angry with Trump expected to fill American streets Massive nationwide protests against US President Donald Trump are expected Saturday as millions of people vent fury over what they see as his authoritarian bent and other forms of cruel, law-trampling governance.

Millions angry with Trump expected to fill American streets

Rubio says Iran war to last weeks, no US ground troops needed US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday that Washington expects its military operation against Iran to wrap up within weeks without the need for ground troops. This comes as G7 nations adopted a declaration on Iran calling for an immediate halt to attacks against civilian populations and infrastructure.

Rubio says Iran war to last weeks, no US ground troops needed

🇧🇾 🇰🇵 #Belarus's Alexander Lukashenko and #NorthKorea's #Kim Jong Un exchanged gifts on Thursday as they met to sign a friendship treaty.

#Lukashenko aims to strengthen ties with #Russia allies while normalizing his relationship with the #US.

Pope Leo XIV makes historic visit to glitzy Monaco Pope Leo XIV will travel on Saturday to the principality of Monaco, becoming the first pontiff in almost five centuries to visit the Mediterranean enclave, in a trip the Vatican says will underscore the global influence of small states. 

Pope Leo XIV makes historic visit to glitzy Monaco