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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, 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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🔴 Live: French and EU leaders host conference to lure US scientists

French President Emmanuel Macron and EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen are holding 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 exper

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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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Yesterday

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

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

Europe • 7:32 PM

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

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

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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Airlines suspend flights to Tel Aviv after Houthis attacked Israeli airport

Several airlines have suspended flights to Tel Aviv after a missile launched by Iranian-backed rebels in Yemen struck Israel's Ben-Gurion International Airport. FRANCE 24’s Noga Tarnopolsky reports from Jerusalem.

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Romania could become ‘another Hungary’ if far-right candidate wins, expert says

Europe • 1:34 PM

As Romanians vote Sunday in the first round of a presidential election rerun, experts voice concern over the potential win of far-right candidate George Simion. “The worst possibility is for Romania to become another Hungary,” said Sorin Ionita, Presiden

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Former presidential candidate Calin Georgescu and Romania's annulled vote

Europe • 1:17 PM

Romanians returned to the polls on Sunday in a rerun of November's annulled presidential election that left the country in deep political turmoil. The Constitutional Court cancelled last year's vote after NATO critic Calin Georgescu won the first round,

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Live: Trump enthusiast George Simion tops first round of Romania’s presidential vote

Romania's far-right candidate George Simion, a fan of US President Donald Trump, was on course to secure a comfortable win in the first round of presidential elections, partial results showed Sunday, months after an annulled vote plunged the European Uni

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China's Xi Jinping to take part in Russia's May 9 celebrations marking end of WWII

Europe • 10:59 AM

Chinese President Xi Jinping will make an official visit to Russia from May 7-10 at President Vladimir Putin's invitation, the Kremlin said Sunday. The Chinese leader will participate in celebrations of the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany.

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Ukraine calls for full ceasefire, rejects Russia's three-day truce proposal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed a three-day truce ordered by Russian leader Vladimir Putin as theatrics, but said Kyiv was ready for a full ceasefire.

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AS Monaco defeat AS Saint-Étienne and climb up to 2nd in Ligue 1

AS Monaco defeat AS Saint-Étienne (3-1) and climb up to 2nd in Ligue 1, taking over Olympique de Marseille.

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Staying behind: Olympic athletes seek asylum in Europe

Europe • 8:53 AM

Some athletes are applying for asylum in their host countries after the Olympic Games or elsewhere in Europe, citing often security reasons or desires to advance their sporting careers further. According to an investigation by the French newspaper l'Équi

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Gazans face starvation as Israel’s blockade enters third month

Food and drinking water are becoming extremely scarce in Gaza as supplies dwindle amid a continuous aid blockade by Israel. Hunger and malnutrition are on the rise with children particularly affected as Gazans face starvation.

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Israel calls up tens of thousands of reservists amid expanding Gaza offensive

Israel was issuing orders to call up tens of thousands of reservists ahead of an expanded offensive in Gaza, Israeli media reported Saturday, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attacked truce mediator Qatar.

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Houthis accuse US of launching strikes in revenge for rebel attack on Israel's main airport

Yemen’s Houthis on Monday accused the United States of conducting air strikes on the capital Saana, a day after the Iran-backed rebel group launched a missile attack on Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion airport, suspending flights and injuring six people. Israel's P

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'Higher' voter turnout in Romania's presidential election redo

Europe • 8:34 AM

A presidential election rerun kicked off Sunday in Romania at 7am with voters showing up in higher numbers than for last year's annulled election after a far right candidate won the first round. FRANCE 24's Maris Gerth-Niculescu reports from Bucharest.

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Israel promises retaliation against Iran, Yemen's Houthis over airport attack

Israeli police on Sunday reported an "impact" near the country's main international airport after the army said it had attempted to intercept a missile launched from Yemen. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed there would be a multi-phased res

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Abducted father of crypto-millionaire freed in French police raid

France • 6:43 AM

The father of a crypto-millionaire who was abducted in Paris on Thursday was freed by French police in a weekend raid, prosecutors said. The kidnappers chopped one of the father's fingers off, a source close to the investigation said, and had tried to fo

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Sudan's RSF paramilitaries launch first attack on de facto capital

Africa • 6:29 AM

The Sudanese army on Sunday said that paramilitaries struck Port Sudan on the Red Sea coast, in the first attack on the seat of the army-aligned government in the country's two-year war. Smoke was seen billowing from Port Sudan's airport but no casualtie

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Polls open in Romania for critical presidential election rerun

Europe • 2:07 AM

Polls opened in Romania on Sunday for a rerun following the annulment of last year's presidential election by a top court. The previous frontrunner and outspoken NATO critic Calin Georgescu has been barred from this election, with fellow far-right politi

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Romanian presidential election: Far-right candidate leads polls with 30 percent

Europe • 12:52 AM

Far-right candidate George Simion is leading the polls with an estimated 30 percent of votes in Romania’s presidential election rerun Sunday, FRANCE 24’s Maria Gerth-Niculescu said, adding that the candidate from the ruling coalition, Crin Antonescu, is

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Germany commemorates liberation of Ravensbrück concentration camp

Europe • 12:11 AM

Holocaust survivors called on the world to remember the crimes committed by the Nazis, while marking 80 years since the liberation of the Ravensbrück concentration camp. Lili Keller Rosenberg, a Jewish Frenchwoman who was deported to the camp as a child,

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Saturday, may 3, 2025

PSG, Arsenal suffer losses ahead of Champions League decider

Ahead of their Champions League second leg clash this week, Paris Saint-Germain lost its Ligue 1 match on Monday while Arsenal lost in the Premier League.

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🌟The Bright Side: 'Two million' fans attend Lady Gaga concert in Rio de Janeiro

Lady Gaga rocked Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana Beach on Saturday with a free mega-concert that the Brazilian city said drew about two million fans. Rio officials had expected a turnout for the Gaga show of around 1.6 million people -– which they estimated

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Israel calls up tens of thousands of reservists ahead of Gaza offensive

Israeli media reported Saturday that the country was issuing orders to call up tens of thousands of reservists to replace conscripts and active-duty soldiers in Israel and the occupied West Bank so that they can be redeployed to Gaza. Israel's army chief

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Romania set for presidential election re-run after annulled vote sparks political turmoil

Europe • 5:44 PM

Voters in Romania will take to the polls on Sunday for a redo of last year's presidential election, which a top court annulled amid accusations of electoral violations and Russian meddling. Far-right outsider Calin Georgescu, who originally topped the fi

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Gabon coup leader Oligui vows 'democratic renewal' at presidential inauguration

Africa • 4:57 PM

Gabon’s ex-junta chief Brice Oligui Nguema was sworn in as the country’s fourth president on Saturday, signalling a return to constitutional order after nearly two years of political transition following the 2023 military coup that toppled longtime ruler

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🌟The Bright Side: Beer waste? You might be eating it or sitting on it!

Beer is Europe’s most consumed alcoholic beverage – but what happens to the waste it creates? In France alone, breweries generate over 600,000 tons of spent grain every year.

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