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A batch of messages between ministers and Lord Mandelson were published on Monday - but there were only a few from the prime minister.

President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order to enable leading AI developers to voluntarily ​submit their most capable models for government cybersecurity tests before releasing them to the public. The order was triggered by concerns over Anthropic's Mythos model, which the company refused to release due to its ability to expose vulnerabilities in computer systems.

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former DUP leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, all of which he denies.

For more than 15 years, the fate of Xavier Dupont de Ligonnès has remained one of France’s biggest mysteries. The 50-year-old is suspected of having murdered his entire family and burying them in concrete under their home before fleeing the scene. Now, the discovery of an obscure online account – active several years after his disappearance – has reignited speculation that France’s most wanted man may still be alive.

Transport for London apologises as commuters face another planned walkout on Thursday.

Robert Kenyon says he was not involved in politics when he made remarks unearthed during the campaign.

Annette Young is pleased to welcome Phil Clark, Professor of International Politics at SOAS University of London. He specialises in conflict and post-conflict issues. As French President Emmanuel Macron and Rwandan President Paul Kagame inaugurate a new memorial in Paris dedicated to the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, profound questions remain about France's historical role and the limits of reconciliation between Paris and Kigali. Beneath the symbolism of remembrance lies a deeply unresolved historical dispute. While describing the memorial as significant, Clark contends that "the French government has never fully come to terms with its involvement in the genocide," and suggests that for many survivors, "some of the great truths of the genocide and France's involvement in it have never really been fully acknowledged." France and Rwanda are seeking a mutually beneficial partnership driven by "a huge amount of political pragmatism."

Four people were hospitalised and there were more than 140 cases of sickness and diarrhoea in Devon.

Betty Brown says she is accepting the honour on behalf of all the victims of the scandal.

No lessons learned:The Quincy Institute's Adam Weinstein tells #F24Debate Washington keeps chasing the fantasy of a 'quick and easy' war abroad ➡️https://f24.my/BxciRead the full article⤵️https://quincyinst.org/2026/05/06/washington-is-still-chasing-the-perfect-war/

France defender Ibrahima Konate is in advanced talks with Real Madrid about joining the La Liga club on a free transfer.

Ofcom says it is taking the the allegations against the Channel 4 programme "very seriously".

Israel continues its campaign in the south, though has not struck Beirut after a deal announced by the US.

Marta Kostyuk dedicates her match against compatriot Elina Svitolina to Ukraine after becoming the first woman from her nation to reach the singles semi-finals at Roland Garros.

The judgement, which was triggered by a case brought by the attorney general for Northern Ireland, will apply across the UK.

Lindsay and Craig Foreman were arrested in January 2025 during a global motorbike journey.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio told lawmakers Tuesday in his first public testimony since the Iran war began that the Iranians have agreed to negotiate on nuclear points that they had not been willing to address in the past but would not offer an assessment on what those talks might produce.

Rwanda's President Paul Kagame is in Paris with President Emmanuel Macron for the inauguration of a new memorial site dedicated to the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsis. More than one million Tutsis were killed over a period of just over 100 days. France at the time, was accused of complicity in the genocide because of its ties with the then Rwandan government. FRANCE 24's James André reports from Paris.

ADF fighters killed at least 16 people in the city of Beni on Sunday, according to the Congolese government. While the details about the attack are still not clear, it is the first time the ADF made an incursion into Beni in three years. FRANCE 24's Emmet Livingstone reports from DR Congo.

Shoaib Bashir is backed as England’s first-choice spinner for the first Test against New Zealand after being overlooked for the entire Ashes series.

An eight-year-old boy killed in a strike on an apartment block are among the dead, officials say.

Henry Nowak was handcuffed after his killer Vickrum Digwa lied and claimed he was racially abused by the teen.

The former SNP chief executive is facing a lengthy jail sentence after admitting embezzling funds from the party.

Kenyans are protesting an #Ebola quarantine centre set to take in #US citizens suspected to have been exposed to the #virus. Questioning why their country should treat foreign patients, protesters are also concerned the project could help the disease spread to #Kenya.

Experts are trying to find the best way to screen for prostate cancer, since blood tests alone are not accurate enough for most men.

Melissa Rein Lively accepted a caution, while an assault by beating charge against her was withdrawn.

French astronaut Thomas Pesquet is set to return to space with fellow spaceman Arnaud Prost in 2027. It comes as part of an agreement between the French government and American space company Vast announced at Choose France Summit.

If you tried and failed to get tickets to see Celine Dion in Paris this fall, all is not lost. Due to what the concert organiser called “exceptional demand,” the singer has added ten new dates in May of 2027. This will be Celine Dion’s first concert residency since 2020 – and since being diagnosed with a rare neurological disease called Stiff Person’s syndrome.

Israel ​kept up strikes on southern Lebanon on Tuesday, killing eight people, including children, as it pressed its campaign against Hezbollah a day after President Donald Trump asked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to attack Beirut to avert a further escalation.  

Angela Diffley is pleased to welcome Peter Zalmayev, director of the Eurasia Democracy Initiative. He offers a forceful assessment of the evolving dynamics of Russia's war against Ukraine. Rejecting narratives of Russian momentum, he argues that Moscow's intensified bombardment of Kyiv reflects mounting pressure on President Vladimir Putin, whose military campaign has become increasingly "bogged down" and politically costly. While acknowledging the devastating impact on Ukrainian civilians, he contends that Russia's battlefield difficulties, growing casualties, and declining territorial gains have created pressure on the Kremlin to project power through spectacular strikes on urban centers. As Moscow faces AI-enhanced drone warfare to systematic strikes on Russian oil infrastructure and military logistics, Putin must demonstrate to his "jingoistic militaristic base" that "Russia is not impotent. Russia can strike back."

A judge at the Old Bailey has fined UK Athletics £350,000 with £44,000 in costs after hearing how a Paralympic athlete died when equipment fell on him at a training ground in east London.

Public debate is increasingly disrupted by viral misinformation circulating on social media. Behind this sensationalist content regularly lie actors driven by pure profit. To truly understand the spread of online misinformation, author and academic Carlos Diaz Ruiz suggests it must be analysed as the outcome of a market system in its own right.

French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron visited the country's national football team ahead of their departure for the World Cup. France are one of the favourites going into the competition. This will be the final major tournament for head coach Didier Deschamps, after 14 years in charge of the national team.

Russia pounded several Ukrainian cities with hundreds of drones and dozens of ​missiles early on Tuesday, killig18 people and wounding more than 100. Ukraine says Russia launched 656 drones and 73 missiles overnight. FRANCE 24's Gulliver Cragg reports from Kyiv.

Ever been asked how much money you make and felt uncomfortable? In this edition of Entre Nous, we take a look at salary transparency. With the looming deadline of an EU directive on the issue, we find out what changes are coming, which nations are ready and why transparency may actually ease tensions at work rather than create them.

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday reported a drop in suspected Ebola cases to 116, down from 906 last week. Testing had "cleared out" some on the suspected cases list. Around 321 cases were confirmed in the DR Congo, including 48 deaths, while nine confirmed cases have been registered in neighbouring Uganda, including one fatality.

Eight bottles of Chateau d'Yquem – one of the world's most expensive white wines – were among a collection of 136 bottles discovered under a Czech castle floor that were hidden by the owners after the end of World War II. They have now been restored by the original French winemakers in what the cellar master called a "magical experience" of preserving "liquid memory".

We're joined by Renée Bertini, a journalist with ENTR's English-language team, who takes us to Martinique, one of France's overseas departments in the Caribbean. She explains the main issues faced by young people in Martinique (a lack of academic and job opportunities, as well as a complex colonial legacy) and how this situation is pushing so many of them to leave for mainland France.

Four nurses who were being treated for Ebola caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the virus have been discharged from ​a hospital in ‌Bunia in the Democratic Republic of Congo after recovering from the disease, the World ⁠Health Organization said on Sunday. More recoveries are expected, especially when people are diagnosed early and able to access care, and as the response to the outbreak intensifies.

Israeli drone strikes on southern Lebanon on Tuesday killed at least eight people, including a father and his two children, a day after US President Donald Trump said Israel and the Iranian-backed Hezbollah agreed to dial back fighting. FRANCE 24's Renée Davis reports from Beirut, Lebanon.

A second batch of files relating to Lord Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador has been released.

Now that France has finally repealed the so-called Code Noir or Black Code, experts are urging the country to also consider the issue of reparations. The Code Noir was the law that effectively regulated slavery by making people like property, notably in the French colonies – enabling people to be worked, beaten, sold, raped and even killed. It was only repealed last week, even though France abolished slavery back in 1848. In Perspective, we spoke to Olivette Otele, a historian and professor at SOAS in London.

Scotland, Liverpool and Celtic great Sir Kenny Dalglish confirms he is undergoing treatment for cancer.

Californians have their final chance to vote Tuesday in a fiercely contested gubernatorial primary ahead of Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom’s mandate coming to an end at the end of the year. The state's open-primary system, which allows the two best-performing candidates to advance regardless of party, has raised fears among Democrats that a split vote will pave the way for a Republican victory.

The model and actress is now moving into the world of music, having released her first two songs.

Premiering in the Directors' Fortnight section at the Cannes Film Festival, "I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning" is Clio Barnard's adaptation of Keiran Goddard's acclaimed novel about five childhood friends from working-class Birmingham whose lives have drifted far from the futures they once imagined. "Peaky Blinders" actor Joe Cole stars as Rian – the one who escaped, made money and seemingly "made it", only to discover that success cannot free him from the place he came from.

Republican Spencer Pratt, known for his TV role on The Hills, appears to be in a tight race with two Democrats in Los Angeles.

The 92-year-old said she dedicate the OBE to 'all sub-postmasters we have lost'.

Iraq return to the World Cup with ambitions of delivering stronger performances and results than first time round in 1986.

In schools that closed between 2020 and 2025, nearly 30% of children had special educational needs

More than 1000 documents on Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador published.

And, why does Donald Trump want to “nationalise” elections?

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