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Darmanin apologises to Liverpool fans for first time over 2022 Champions League fiasco

France's former interior minister Gerald Darmanin on Monday apologised for the first time to Liverpool supporters for his wrongful blame following chaotic scenes at the 2022 Champions League final. Darmanin admitted he made mistakes by failing to properl

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In Indian Kashmir, political tattoos face a cleansing campaign

Basit Bashir now sees up to 100 clients a day at his laser clinic in Srinagar, as thousands across Indian-administered Kashmir seek to remove "resistance tattoos"—from AK-47s to Islamic motifs like crescent moons—amid growing fear of police scrutiny foll

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Netanyahu announces 'intensive' Gaza offensive, displacement of its population

Israel is set to seize the Gaza Strip and remove its population "for its own protection", Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced in a video posted on social media on Monday. Plans for the new, "intensive" offensive were approved by the security cabi

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Sectarian clashes in Syria: Are the Druze targeted as a community?

Israel launched air strikes and deployed troops in southern Syria over the weekend following clashes involving the country’s Druze minority. The violence was sparked by the circulation of an audio recording attributed to a Druze citizen and deemed blasph

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Rapper P. Diddy's trial begins with jury selection

Sean “Diddy” Combs, the hip-hop entrepreneur whose wildly successful career has been dotted by allegations of violence, was brought to a New York courthouse Monday to be tried on charges that he used the influence and resources of his business empire to

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'Research renaissance': Macron envisions transatlantic safe haven for the 'brains of the world'

Europe • 2:18 PM

As the United States grapples with a climate of growing hostility toward science and academia under President Donald Trump's administration, the stakes for global research leadership have never been higher. In response, French President Emmanuel Macron a

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France gives first supersonic Concorde jet historical monument status

The iconic aircraft, which revolutionised air travel with its supersonic speeds, entered commercial service in 1976 but was retired in 2003 after a tragic crash. French Culture Minister Rachida Dati said the plane's preservation offering a glimpse into t

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EU announces 500-mn-euro plan to attract US researchers

Europe • 2:02 PM

France and the EU on Monday pledged hundreds of millions of euros in funding to attract US researchers after the Trump administration announced heavy cuts in grants for scientific research. Europe’s plan to lure scientists would “help essential research

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Music show: James BKS' introspective journey on 'See Us Rise'

In this edition of our arts24 music show, Jennifer Ben Brahim chats with Franco-Cameroonian musician James BKS. He's gone from producing beats for some of the biggest stars like Snoop Dogg and will.i.am, to carving out a name for himself as a performer.

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Trump orders reopening of Alcatraz prison

President Donald Trump says he is directing his government to reopen and expand Alcatraz, the notorious former prison on a hard-to-reach California island off San Francisco that has been closed for more than 60 years.

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War in Sudan: 'People are having to eat charcoal or boiled leaves to survive'

Africa • 1:37 PM

The head of one of the main relief agencies trying to help the people of Sudan says the situation in the country is the worst it has ever been. She says the month of April has been the bloodiest for civilians in the conflict so far, with over 500 people

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US researchers look to relocate as Trump slashes funding

Ever since US President Donald Trump returned to the White House, funding for climate studies, research on AIDS and the history of segregation have been cancelled, resulting in the termination of thousands of US-based researchers and scientists.

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German AfD party sues after spy agency's 'right-wing extremist’ label

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party claims the "extremist" classification – made by the country's domestic intelligence agency last week; and subjecting it to greater surveillance – violates its constitutional right to criticise immigration

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German far-right party sues spy agency over ‘extremist’ label

The anti-immigration Alternative for Germany (AfD) party on Monday sued the domestic intelligence service for classifying it as a right-wing extremist organization, a decision that subjects it to greater surveillance from authorities. The spy agency cons

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Trump's 'war' on science and environmental policy will 'delay inevitable transition and cost lives'

French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen are hosting a conference in Paris aimed at attracting US researchers ready to set their sights abroad because of President Donald Trump's policies. For in-depth analysis a

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Reporters without Borders smuggles Russian journalist critical of Ukraine war to France

A Russian reporter who has been critical of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine has arrived in France after being smuggled out of Russia by Reporters Without Borders. She faced up to 10 years in prison.

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Niger: Transforming plastic waste into school benches

In Niger's city of Agadez, an initiative aimed at tackling plastic waste has been set up. TaZolt Green, which employs 11 people, transforms plastic waste into school benches.

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A complex election impact: Pro-Trump victory in Romania, anti-Trump bump in Australia

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, May 5: Romania's "Trump fanboy" presidential candidate crushes his rivals in the first round of presidential elections. That victory comes despite an "anti-Trump bump" in elections in Australia, Canada and Singapore. Also: Billion

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🌟The Bright Side: Francis’s iconic popemobile turned into clinic for Gazan children

The vehicle, used by the pope during a 2014 visit to Bethlehem, has been refurbished with medical equipment and will be deployed once Israel opens a humanitarian corridor. The clinic aims to provide essential healthcare to Palestinian children affected b

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Cardinals prepare to elect next pope at conclave

Cardinals from all over the world are poised to elect a successor to Pope Francis at the conclave that begins Wednesday. There are currently 135 cardinals who are under age 80 and eligible to vote in the conclave, hailing from 71 different countries in t

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'Choose Europe for Science': France, EU look to attract US scientists to Europe

Europe • 9:36 AM

French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen were set on Monday to host a conference in Paris aimed at attracting US researchers ready to relocate because of President Donald Trump's policies. FRANCE 24's James André

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Houthi rebels say to impose aerial blockade on Israel

Yemen's Houthi rebels said late on Sunday they would impose a "comprehensive" aerial blockade on Israel by repeatedly targeting its airports, in response to Israel expanding its operations in Gaza. The Iran-aligned Houthis claimed responsibility for a mi

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Pakistan farmers worry after India suspends key water treaty

Pacific Asia • 9:01 AM

Farmers are voicing concern in Pakistan after India announced the suspension of a key water treaty with its neighbour. Relations between the two countries have deteriorated rapidly in recent weeks following a deadly attack on Indian-administered Kashmir.

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs sex trafficking trial set to open in New York

Jury selection begins Monday in New York in the trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs on sex-trafficking and racketeering charges. Prosecutors allege he led a crime ring that forced victims into drug-fueled sex parties. Combs denies the charges, claiming all acts

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Warren Buffett to step down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway

Legendary investor Warren Buffett says he will hand over control of his $1.2 trillion conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway to successor Greg Abel by the end of the year. Also in this edition: Donald Trump threatens 100% US tariffs on foreign-made films, and A

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Israel's Netanyahu vows response after Houthis' airport attack

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed a tough response against the Houthis after Sunday's attack on the Ben Gurion airport. On social media platform X, Netanyahu said Israel would also respond to Iran, Houthis' main backer, at "a time and place

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Israel’s cabinet approves ‘conquest’ plan to recapture all of Gaza

Israel’s security cabinet has approved a military offensive that an official said would include the “conquest of the Gaza Strip” and moving the enclave’s remaining population to the south “for their protection”. The plan was unanimously approved by the m

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George Simion, the hard-right nationalist who wants to make Romania great again

He is a huge fan of US President Donald Trump, opposes military aid to Ukraine and wants to restore Romania to its 1940 borders, which would entail taking back territories in both Moldova and Ukraine. This is George Simion, the hard-right nationalist who

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Lille deny Marseille crucial win in Champions League race

Marseille and Lille played out a 1–1 draw in France's Ligue 1, keeping the Champions League race wide open.

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Catholic Church at crossroads as conclave looms

Some 133 Catholic cardinals will enter a conclave on Wednesday to elect a successor to Pope Francis, who died April 21 aged 88. The Church’s 1.4 billion members await the outcome, with debate over whether the next pope will continue Francis’ progressive

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EU announces €500 million package to woo scientists away from Trump's America

Europe • 3:06 AM

French President Emmanuel Macron and EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen held a conference in Paris Monday aimed at attracting US researchers. In her remarks, von der Leyen announced a two-year €500 million package to encourage American experts to r

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Trump orders reopening and expansion of notorious Alcatraz prison

President Donald Trump said Sunday he is directing the government to reopen and expand Alcatraz, the infamous former prison off San Francisco, closed since 1963. On Truth Social, he blamed "vicious, repeat offenders" for causing "misery and suffering" wh

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs sex trafficking trial opens in New York

Jury selection begins Monday in New York in the trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs on sex-trafficking and racketeering charges. Prosecutors allege he led a crime ring that forced victims into drug-fueled sex parties. Combs denies the charges, claiming all acts

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Putin says he hopes nuclear weapons will 'not be required' in Ukraine

Europe • 12:53 AM

Russian President Vladimir Putin said he hopes that nuclear weapons will not be required in Ukraine, in comments aired Sunday in a film by Russian state television about his quarter of a century in power. “There has been no need to use those (nuclear) we

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Hostages' families call Israeli plans to expand Gaza offensive 'death sentence' for captives

Israel's security cabinet approved the expansion of military operations in Gaza including the "conquest" of the Palestinian territory, an official said Monday, after the army called up tens of thousands of reservists for the offensive. FRANCE 24's Dougla

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In the Philippines, arrest of former president Duterte divides opinion

On March 11, former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested by Interpol on a warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC) and transferred to The Hague in the Netherlands to stand trial. The former Philippine leader is accused of crimes a

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Macron calls US science policy under Trump a mistake

Europe • 12:32 AM

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday called US science policies under President Donald Trump a mistake at a conference aimed at attracting US researchers to the EU. FRANCE 24's James André reports from Paris.

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Simion's first round win confirms rise of far right in Romania

Hard-right nationalist George Simion secured a decisive win Sunday in the first round of Romania’s presidential election redo which took place after last year’s vote was annulled. Simion’s win “confirms the rise of the far right in Romania”, FRANCE 24’s

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Nationalist George Simion wins Romania’s first round with help from TikTok, rural voters and Trump

Europe • 12:08 AM

Propelled by nationalist rhetoric, rural discontent and a viral TikTok strategy, far-right leader George Simion won almost 41% in the first round of Romania’s re-run presidential vote on Sunday, setting up a decisive run-off with a pro-EU candidate that

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Romanian nationalist and Trump fan George Simion wins first round of presidential vote

Far-right nationalist George Simion secured an emphatic win in the first round of Romania’s presidential election on Sunday, nearly complete electoral data showed, months after an annulled vote plunged the European Union and NATO member country into turm

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Romania's presidential vote has major implications for NATO

Europe • 8:18 PM

Romania is a major NATO military power, which is why a NATO-skeptic Romanian president could pose a problem for the military alliance. With hard-right nationalist George Simion set to secure a decisive win in Sunday's election, FRANCE 24's Leela Jacinto

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TikTok in the spotlight as far-right candidate leads Romania's presidential rerun

Ahead of Sunday’s rerun, Romanian authorities were keen to avoid a repeat of the November 2024 vote, which was annulled due to Russian interference on TikTok. But a balancing act between protecting freedom of expression and defending democracy against di

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Romania exit polls point to 'comfortable lead' for far right's George Simion

Europe • 7:05 PM

Eurosceptic George Simion appeared on course for victory in the first round of Romania's presidential election re-run on Sunday, exit polls showed, after a ballot seen as a test of the rise of Donald Trump-style nationalism in the European Union. FRANCE

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Musical Chairs Inside the White House Press Room

This week, President Trump signed an executive order entitled “Ending Taxpayer Subsidisation of Biased Media”, threatening to cut federal funding to NPR and PBS. Both organisations plan to challenge the move in court, while Trump has labelled them “radic

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🔴 Live: Romania's far-right candidate George Simion tops first round of presidential vote (exit poll)

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Harry Kane finally claims his first career title as Bayern Munich win 34th Bundesliga title

Bayern Munich have been confirmed as winners of their 34th Bundesliga title after their rivals Bayer Leverkusen drew 2-2 at Freiburg on Sunday. The success gave Harry Kane his first major trophy.

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Asked if he's required to uphold the Constitution, Trump responds: 'I don't know'

US President Donald Trump said during a wide-ranging interview that aired on Sunday that he does not know if he must uphold the US Constitution, the supreme law of the land. He also said he does not think military force will be needed to make Canada the

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Brazil police arrest 2 in foiled plot to bomb Lady Gaga’s packed beach concert

Brazilian police say they have arrested two people, one of them a teenager, suspected of planning out a bomb attack on Lady Gaga’s free, million-strong concert in Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana on Saturday night. Police said the suspects had recruited peopl

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High-stakes vote: Romania ‘caught between the Kremlin’, US and EU

Europe • 3:26 PM

Romania on Sunday is holding the first round of a presidential election rerun after late November’s vote was voided by the country’s Constitutional Court. FRANCE 24 International Affairs Editor Leela Jacinto brings you this analysis.

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Romania votes in presidential rerun after annulled election sparked political crisis

Europe • 2:45 PM

Eleven candidates are vying for the presidency in Romania as voters cast their ballots on Sunday in the first round of an election redo. Polls opened at 7am (0400 GMT) and will close at 9 pm (1800 GMT). Romania’s political landscape was shaken last year

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