France 24

France 24 is a French state-owned international news television network and website based in Paris. Its mission is to provide a French perspective on world events to a global audience. It broadcasts in French, English, Arabic, and Spanish.

France 24's programming includes news bulletins, current affairs shows, interviews, and documentaries. Its coverage focuses on international news, with a particular emphasis on events in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. The network also covers cultural topics, business, and sports.

France 24 is funded by the French government and overseen by France Médias Monde, a holding company that also owns Radio France Internationale (RFI) and Monte Carlo Doualiya (MCD).

The channel was launched on December 6, 2006. Its headquarters are located in Issy-les-Moulineaux, near Paris.

France 24 is available on cable, satellite, and online platforms in many countries around the world. It also has a significant presence on social media platforms.

Over time, the network has faced criticism and praise alike. Criticism often focuses on perceived bias related to its government funding, while praise highlights its multilingual accessibility and coverage of regions often underreported by other international news outlets.