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Bungled entry leaves French paratrooper dangling from rugby stadium roof

A Champions Cup rugby game between Toulouse and Sale was delayed for about half an hour on Sunday when a parachutist in a pre-match display was caught on the roof of the Stadium de Toulouse.

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Marine Le Pen sentenced, Trump's trade war, Myanmar in ruins: The week in pictures

FRANCE 24 highlights some of the week's top stories in pictures: French far-right leader Marine Le Pen's conviction for embezzlement and ban from seeking public office, US President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs that have caused a global trade war, the

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Le Pen urges supporters to 'follow example' of Martin Luther King ahead of Paris rally

Far-right leader Marine Le Pen urged supporters on Sunday to 'follow the example' of American civil-rights advocate Martin Luther King as they prepared to rally in Paris against the stunning court ruling that convicted her of embezzlement and banned her

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France and Algeria resume diplomatic talks amid tensions over Western Sahara

France and Algeria resume diplomatic talks on Sunday in a sign of a possible thawing of tensions following months of vociferous exchanges that have jeopardised Paris’ economic interests in its former colony. Relations deteriorated when Macron backed a pl

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Recent bombardments in Gaza have killed dozens as Israel resumed airstrikes on the enclave

French President Emmanuel Macron is on his way to Egypt to participate in discussions with the Egyptian president and the Jordanian king. These talks aim to restore the Gaza ceasefire, which collapsed three weeks ago when Israel resumed airstrikes on the

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France-Algeria ties worsened further after author Boualem Sansal sentence to five years in prison

Algeria has sentenced French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal to five years in prison on charges of "undermining national unity." The sentence has worsened diplomatic relations between France and Algeria, which are now trying to resume dialogue. Matthew-M

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Far-right rally in support of Marine Le Pen in Paris after election ban

France's far right supporters gathered at Place Vauban in Paris to support Marine Le Pen after her ban from holding public office. Le Pen has dubbed the carefully stage-managed rally the starting gun of the 2027 election campaign, reports FRANCE 24's Ant

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Le Pen’s supporters rally across France after far-right leader’s conviction

France’s far-right is preparing to rally in support of its leader Marine Le Pen in Paris on Sunday following a stunning court ruling that convicted her of embezzlement and banned her from holding public office, which could end her presidential hopes for

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Tens of thousands of 'Hands Off' protesters rallied across the US to oppose Trump’s policies

On Saturday, large crowds of protesters gathered in cities across the US to protest President Trump, marking the largest nationwide demonstration of opposition since his inauguration in January. The "Hands Off" protests were organized across 1,200 locati

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French far right rally against Marine Le Pen conviction

France’s far-right is preparing to rally in support of its leader Marine Le Pen on Sunday following a stunning court ruling that convicted her of embezzlement and banned her from holding public office in a decision that could end her presidential hopes f

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Turkey’s main opposition to hold emergency convention amid pressure from Erdoğan govt

Turkey's main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) will hold an extraordinary party congress on April 6, as announced by chairman Ozgur Ozel to reporters, amid a wider legal crackdown on the party. This decision follows an investigation initiated b

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Marine Le Pen slams 'witch hunt' against her party at Paris rally

France's Marine Le Pen on Sunday denounced the 'witch hunt' against her National Rally party to thousands of supporters at the Place Vauban in Paris. The far-right leader alleged her conviction was a "political decision" and vowed not to give up after sh

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Latest updates on Russian missile strike killed 18 in Kryvyi Rih

Ukrainian authorities accused Russia of firing ballistic missiles to target residential neighbourhoods in the central city of Kryvyi Rih on Friday. The attacks claimed the lives of 18 people and injured dozens more. France24 correspondent Gulliver Cragg

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🌟The Bright Side: Groundbreaking research on multiple sclerosis wins 'Oscars of science'

American neurologist Stephen Hauser and Italian epidemiologist Alberto Ascherio were awarded the prestigious Breakthrough Prize on Sunday for their groundbreaking research on multiple sclerosis, the debilitating neurodegenerative disease that affects nea

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France and United Kingdom to coordinate in tariffs talks

Donald Trump's trade tariffs have sparked international anger, with British and French leaders announcing plans to closely coordinate their response. The French government has warned that these tariffs could result in a loss of more than half a percent o

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Russia launches missile attack on Ukraine capitial

The city of Kyiv was under missile attack early Sunday, the mayor of the city said, leaving at least three people injured and igniting several blazes. The air strike comes two days after a Russian aerial assault killed 18 people in President Volodymyr Ze

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Russia launches new air attack on Kyiv

The city of Kyiv was under missile attack early Sunday, the mayor of the city said, leaving at least three people injured and igniting several blazes. The airstrike comes two days after a Russian aerial assault killed 18 people in President Volodymyr Zel

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Phone footage appears to contradict Israeli account of killing of Gaza medics

A phone video from one of the 15 Palestinian medics killed by Israeli forces last month seems to contradict Israeli claims that the medics' vehicles did not have emergency signals on when troops opened fire on them in southern Gaza. On April 6, the Israe

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France, Algeria continue talks in effort to repair fractured ties

France and Algeria resume diplomatic talks on Sunday in a sign of a possible thawing of tensions following months of vociferous exchanges that have jeopardised Paris’ economic interests in its former colony. Relations deteriorated when Macron backed a pl

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France and Algeria pursue talks to mend strained relations

France and Algeria resume diplomatic talks on Sunday in a sign of a possible thawing of tensions following months of vociferous exchanges that have jeopardised Paris’ economic interests in its former colony. Relations deteriorated when Macron backed a pl

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Thousands demonstrate against Trump and Musk in 'Hands Off!' rallies across the US

Thousands of people gathered across the US on Saturday to rally for what's expected to be the largest single day of protest against President Donald Trump and his billionaire ally Elon Musk. The demonstrations were organised in response to Trump's raft o

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US to revoke all visas for South Sudanese over repatriation row

Washington is to revoke all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders -- and block new arrivals -- over South Sudan's failure to accept the return of its repatriated citizens, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Saturday. The decision comes at a time

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France, Algeria continue talks in effort to repair fractured ties

France and Algeria resume diplomatic talks on Sunday in a sign of a possible thawing of tensions following months of vociferous exchanges that have jeopardised Paris’ economic interests in its former colony. Relations deteriorated when Macron backed a pl

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Russia launches missile attack on Ukraine capitial

The city of Kyiv was under missile attack early Sunday, its mayor said, killing at least one person, injuring three others and igniting several blazes. The air strike comes two days after a Russian aerial assault killed 19 people in President Volodymyr Z

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Turkey's main opposition calls for elections by November amid unrest

Europe • 12:26 AM

The head of Turkey's main opposition party has demanded that elections be held "at the latest in November" following the country's most widespread unrest in a decade. The protests came on the heels of last month's arrest of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan

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Russian missile strike kills one and injures three in Kyiv

The city of Kyiv was under missile attack early Sunday, its mayor said, killing at least one person, injuring three others and igniting several blazes. The air strike comes two days after a Russian aerial assault killed 19 people in President Volodymyr Z

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Far-right supporters rally across France on Sunday over Marine Le Pen’s conviction

On Sunday, supporters of the French far-right rallied across France in support of their leader Marine Le Pen, following a shocking court ruling that convicted her of embezzlement and banned her from holding public office, a decision that could end her pr

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Pope greets crowds at Vatican in first appearance since leaving hospital

Europe • 12:14 AM

Crowds gathered at St. Peter's Square were treated to a surprise visit from Pope Francis during a special Jubilee Mass for the sick and health workers on Sunday, marking the pontiff's first public appearance at the Vatican since his release from the hosp

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Thousands demonstrate against Trump and Musk in 'Hands Off!' rallies across the US

Thousands of people gathered across the US on Saturday to rally for what's expected to be the largest single day of protest against President Donald Trump and his billionaire ally Elon Musk. The demonstrations were organised in response to Trump's raft o

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PSG win record-extending 13th Ligue 1 title with win over Angers

Paris St Germain won their 13th Ligue 1 title overall on Saturday after a 1-0 win over Angers. The record-extending win highlights the extent to which they have dominated domestically since being taken over by Qatar Sports Investments in 2011.

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Hamas releases video of two Israeli hostages alive after alleged strike

Hamas's armed wing released a two-minute clip of two Israeli hostages alive in Gaza, speaking to the camera and describing how they had survived an alleged Israeli strike. Hamas's said on Friday that Israel's offensive was putting hostages' lives at risk

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🔴 ⚽ PSG win record-extending 13th Ligue 1 title

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Hundreds gather across Europe to protest against Trump and Musk

Hundreds of people gathered in Paris, Berlin, London, Lisbon and several other European citieson Saturday to protest against US President Donald Trump and his adviser Elon Musk. The demonstrations follow a tumultuous week for global financial markets aft

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Pakistan plans to expel 3 million Afghans from the country

As part of a nationwide crackdown launched in October 2023 to expel illegal residents, Pakistan plans to deport 3 million Afghans from the country this year. The move has been widely criticized by human rights groups, the Taliban government and the UN. A

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Nationwide "Hands Off" anti-Trump protests gather thousands of people

Around 1,200 "Hands Off!" protests are planned across the U.S. on Saturday, reflecting growing opposition to President Donald Trump and his billionaire adviser, Elon Musk, over their controversial policy changes. Protests are also organized globally. Bob

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Trump’s tariffs unleash global trade war

Markets took a severe hit as U.S. President Donald Trump's most extensive tariffs were implemented on Saturday. Many analysts warn that this move will escalate global trade tensions, fuel concerns about a recession, and likely provoke retaliatory measure

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Serbian protesters cycle 1,400 kilometres to seek EU support against Vucic regime

Europe • 1:39 PM

A group of Serbian students has set out on a bike journey towards the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France to protest government corruption, cited as a major reason behind the collapse of a train station in Serbia last November that killed 16 people

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Eye on Africa: What the AI revolution means for Africa?

Africa • 1:08 PM

Rwanda is aiming to become a leader in artificial intelligence in Africa, with a Global AI Summit currently taking place in Kigali. Organised by the Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution in partnership with the World Economic Forum, the summit foc

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Yoon Suk Yeol removed as South Korea’s president over short-lived martial law

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been removed from office after the Constitutional Court unanimously upheld his impeachment. Yoon was suspended in December following his failed attempt to impose martial law. The court's ruling on Friday brought t

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Students cycle from Serbia to Strasbourg to demand justice against Vucic’s regime

A group of Serbian students has embarked on a bike journey towards Strasbourg, France, to start a protest. Their goal is to seek EU support in their quest for justice following the tragic collapse of a train station in Serbia last November, which resulte

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Trump's tariffs: Protectionism VS economic consequences with Francesco Saraceno

Markets suffered a brutal blow as US President Donald Trump's broadest-ranging tariffs came into effect on Saturday, in a move many analysts say will heighten global trade tensions, stoke recessionary fears, and likely generate tit-for-tat punitive measu

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EU auto industry faces major setback as Trump's 25% tariffs take effect

Europe • 11:28 AM

European car makers are bracing for impact as U.S. President Donald Trump's 25 percent tariffs on imported cars, announced in late March, came into effect on Thursday. The move has already disrupted global supply chains, with major European manufacturers

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🌟The Bright Side: South Africa's Grannies World Cup keeps players healthy and happy

Africa • 11:27 AM

Dozens of older women from countries across the globe gathered to compete this week at the Grannies International Football Tournament in South Africa's northern Limpopo province. The idea for the tournament arose in 2007 as a way to improve the health of

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'Hands Off!' protests against Trump, Musk set to sweep the US

Around 1,200 demonstrations, dubbed the "Hands Off!" protests, are planned in the US on Saturday to show the growing wave of antipathy toward US President Donald Trump and his billionaire adviser Elon Musk who have churned through a series of US foreign

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Reunion Island launches emergency health plan amid chikungunya epidemic

Health authorities in France's Reunion Island on Friday launched an emergency plan to boost staff in hospitals to deal with the spread of the chikungunya virus. This comes as the Indian Ocean territory reported over 6,000 new cases of the mosquito-borne

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Russian strike on Zelensky’s home city kills 19 people, including 9 children

Ukrainian officials have reported that at least 19 people, including nine children, were killed in a Russian strike on Volodymyr Zelenskyy's hometown. Emergency services also confirmed that around 50 people were injured in the attack, with regional gover

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US-China trade war intensifies as Trump's tariffs take effect

US President Donald Trump's new tariffs, effective Saturday, target countries like Australia, the UK, Colombia, and Saudi Arabia, sending shockwaves through global markets. In response, China imposed 34% tariffs on U.S. imports, along with export control

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Nationwide 'Hands Off' rallies planned in US against Trump and Musk policies

Donald Trump will face his first nationwide protests since returning to the White House this Saturday. Led by the Democrats, the protests aim to mobilize across all 50 states. It's a tentative attempt to break free from political stagnation, although the

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Netanyahu faces backlash over dismassal of Internal Security Chief

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced renewed criticism on Friday over his controversial decision to dismiss internal security chief Ronen Bar. The country’s attorney general accused Netanyahu of having a “conflict of interest” in the matter. N

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"People will take to the streets to show their anger" Fred Hoffman, Democrats Abroad

Trump will face his first Democratic protests since entering the White House, with demonstrations expected across all 50 states. The rallying cry: "Hands Off," a direct reference to the attacks by Donald Trump and Elon Musk on American institutions. In a

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Israel expands Gaza City ground offensive, 35 Palestinians killed

Israel launched a full-fledged ground offensive in Gaza City on Friday as the IDF pushed to expand a new militarised security corridor across the devastated Palestinian territory. More than 1,200 people have been killed since Israel's renewed military of

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Over 1,200 'Hands Off!' demonstrations against Trump and Musk planned across US

Almost 150 groups opposing President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk are set to hold rallies across the US on Saturday to protest the administration's policies on government downsizing, the economy, human rights, and other concerns. FRANCE 24's Wa

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Markets plummit as Trump’s 10 percent global tariffs take effect

Markets suffered a brutal blow as US President Donald Trump's broadest-ranging tariffs came into effect on Saturday, in a move many analysts say will heighten global trade tensions, stoke recessionary fears and likely generate tit-for-tat punitive measur

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Thousands rally in support of South Korea's disgraced ex-president Yoon

Pacific Asia • 7:29 AM

Thousands protested in the South Korean capital of Seoul on Saturday in support of ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol, whose presidential career came to an abrupt end after he was ousted from office a day earlier for his short-lived and ill-fated declaration of

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From India to US detention: Trump's campus crackdown sends warning to foreign students

Indian academic Badar Khan Suri met his Palestinian wife during a humanitarian mission to Gaza in 2011. More than a decade later, his lawyers say his wife’s identity led to his arrest, part of the Trump administration’s crackdown on anti-Gaza war protest

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Tunisia dismantles makeshift camp housing thousands of sub-Saharan migrants

Tunisia on Friday dismantled camps housing thousands of undocumented migrants from sub-Saharan Africa, police said, following a campaign against them on social media.

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Russian missile strike kills a dozen in Zelensky's home city of Kryvyi Rih

A Russian missile strike on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's hometown of Kryvyi Rih killed 18 people, including nine children, Ukrainian authorities said. Russia's defence ministry said it had struck a gathering of Ukrainian servicemen and foreig

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Secretary General reaffirms security through strength and support to Ukraine

Foreign Ministers wrapped up two days of meetings in Brussels on Friday (4 April 2025), focusing on preparations for the upcoming NATO Summit in The Hague, defence investment, burden sharing, Allied support to Ukraine, and cooperation with partners.

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Markets plummit as Trump’s 10 percent global tariffs take effect

Markets suffered a brutal blow as US President Donald Trump's broadest-ranging tariffs came into effect on Saturday, in a move many analysts say will heighten global trade tensions, stoke recessionary fears and likely generate tit-for-tat punitive measur

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North Korea's Kim tests new sniper rifle on visit to special forces

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un personally test-fired a newly developed sniper rifle during a visit to the country’s special forces, state media said Saturday, whose training he said would boost the "actual war capability for guaranteeing victory". Such

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President Trump gives TikTok 75 more days to find non-Chinese buyer

US President Donald Trump signed an executive Friday giving video-sharing app TikTok 75 more days to find a non-Chinese buyer, extending the deadline for a potential ban in the US for the second time since coming to office. The app owned by Chinese compa

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Friday, april 4, 2025

Africa reels from Trump Tariffs

Africa • 9:27 PM

Tariffs imposed by the Trump administration continue to send shockwaves across the world. We get reactions from Lesotho, which fears the 50% trade tariff could be a death blow to its economy.

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