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The February 6 earthquakes that killed more than 40,000 people in Turkey and Syria could result in a loss of up to 1% of the Turkish gross domestic product (GDP), said an economic report published on Thursday. It came amid uncertainties over a possible delay of general elections, set for…

The United States is taking a step towards protecting cryptocurrency investors, as the Securities and Exchange Commission moves towards new regulations. Tim Byun, Global Government Relations Officer at OKX, speaks to FRANCE 24 about the potential implications for the industry, and how the collapse of FTX affected public perception of…

Former Russian oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky, who served 10 years in prison on tax and fraud charges that many believe were politically motivated, spoke to FRANCE 24 from London, where he now lives in exile. Khodorkovsky said that while a "direct confrontation with NATO" was not part of Russian President…

Ukraine is expected to launch its own offensive in the spring, said US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on Tuesday as Russian forces continue their fight to seize the city of Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine. The announcement came as NATO defence ministers gathered for talks on how to step up their…

Syrian refugee children in southern Turkey have never known a time without war in their home country. Last week’s devastating double earthquake has now struck their home away from home – shattering their safe haven in just one night. FRANCE 24’s reporters met Syrian refugees made homeless once more, this…

A UN convoy comprised of 11 trucks entered rebel-held territory in northwest Syria from Turkey via the newly-opened Bab al-Salam crossing on Tuesday. More than 50 other trucks of UN humanitarian aid have already been sent through another crossing at Bab al-Hawa. The UN said on Monday that President Bashar…

Developers in Turkey’s construction sector are in the hot seat and dozens have been arrested following the earthquakes that caused the collapse of thousands of multi-storey buildings and individual houses on February 6, killing tens of thousands. FRANCE 24's Shona Bhattacharyya, Ludovic de Foucaud and Hussein Asad report from Osmaniye,…

NATO must "ramp up production" of ammunition to meet Ukraine's needs on the battlefield which are currently draining stockpiles, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said Monday, as fierce fighting continues near the key city of Bakhmut. Read our live blog to see how all the day's events unfolded. All times are…

Amid the anguish in quake-stricken Turkey, FRANCE 24 brings you the remarkable story of a baby girl called Aliye Dagli, pulled alive from the rubble of her home in Antakya almost six days after the devastating February 6 earthquakes – when experts say the chances of finding survivors is lower…