Emergency services in Ukraine 'need armored vehicles' as Russia targets rescue workers

The proposed 250-foot arch would tower over other iconic landmarks in Washington, DC, and has attracted scrutiny.

A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has gone into effect. It began at midnight local time (21:00 GMT).

Tensions linger as evacuees await clarity on the ceasefire’s terms before risking a return to war-torn villages.

The Trump administration is pushing countries worldwide to back a "trade over aid" declaration at the UN, part of a broader effort to overhaul how Washington spends billions of dollars in foreign assistance. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Yinka Oyetade, Eric Pelofsky, Vice President of Global Economic Recovery at The Rockefeller Foundation, explains that the new policy runs counter to US national interests, traditions and values.