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Israel launches retaliatory strikes on Lebanon amid ceasefire

Israel struck Lebanon on Saturday in retaliation for rockets targeting Israel, in the heaviest exchange of fire since the ceasefire. Earlier, rockets were fired from Lebanon into Israel for the second time since December, sparking concern about whether t

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Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu's arrest sparks mass protests

After his third night in custody, Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was to appear before prosecutors Saturday, just hours after hundreds of thousands hit the streets across Turkey in a massive show of defiance. It was the third straight night that protesters

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Bird traffickers: Scotland hunts down falcon thieves

The peregrine falcon, one of Scotland's protected species, is facing a growing threat. Smuggled to the Middle East for falcon racing, these birds can fetch a high price on the black market. As demand grows, conservationists are fighting to protect them f

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Heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman dies aged 76

Former heavyweight champion George Foreman, who lost to Muhammad Ali in boxing's iconic 1974 "Rumble in the Jungle" before reclaiming the title two decades later, died Friday aged 76, his family said.

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Russian strikes target Ukraine's energy infrastructure

Russia launched a drone attack on the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, killing three people and wounded 12, Ukrainian officials said Saturday, despite agreeing to a limited ceasefire. Ukraine and Russia agreed in principle Wednesday to a limited ceasefire

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Chad’s hosting capacity under strain amid influx of Sudanese refugees

Chad has taken in more than a million Sudanese refugees since a civil war erupted nearly two years ago, triggering a huge displacement of people and a hunger crisis. Today, the country neighbouring Sudan is under growing pressure as more and more refugee

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Sudan army says retakes key buildings in central Khartoum

Sudan's military said Saturday it seized several key buildings in central Khartoum, including the central bank, from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, following its recapture of the presidential palace. The army and allied armed groups retook the pr

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Turkey arrests protesters as detained Istanbul mayor faces second day of questioning

Europe • 9:28 AM

Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya on Saturday said 343 people were arrested following a third night of protests against the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoglu, a major opposition politician.

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Heathrow Airport 'fully operational' after fire causes daylong closure

Europe • 8:47 AM

More than 1,300 flights were canceled and some 200,000 people stranded Friday after a fire at a power station cut power to London Heathrow Airport. The huge impact of the fire prompted criticism that Britain’s creaking infrastructure is ill-prepared to

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Hamilton roars to sprint race victory for Ferrari before Piastri takes China GP pole

Forty-year-old Lewis Hamilton controlled the 19-lap sprint race in Shanghai to take the chequered flag in only his second weekend for Ferrari. McLaren's Oscar Piastri will be joined on the front row for Sunday's 56-lap race by the Mercedes of George Russ

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Live: Netanyahu orders strikes on ‘terror targets’ in Lebanon

The Israeli military said it conducted strikes in neighbouring Lebanon on Saturday after Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu instructed the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) to “act forcefully” against Hezbollah "terror targets”. Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf S

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On the ground: A ‘50-50’ minerals deal with US suits Ukrainians in a graphite mining village

Europe • 7:54 AM

US President Donald Trump has said he expects a minerals deal with Ukraine to be signed “very shortly”, without providing details. The US is reported to be seeking more favourable return on investment terms in the country’s valuable minerals sector. In Z

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US seeks to reopen negotiations with Ukraine on minerals deal

US sources say that the Trump administration is seeking to negotiate more favourable terms in its deal to gain access to Ukraine’s mineral resources. FRANCE 24’s Catherine Norris-Trent reports from a mining region in central Ukraine on how local people f

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Heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman dies, aged 76

Fondly known as Big George, Foreman dropped out of school as a teenager and went on to become an Olympic boxing gold medalist and later heavyweight champion after defeating Joe Frazier. He lost the title to Muhammad Ali in boxing's iconic 1974 "Rumble in

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Yesterday

Inside El Salvador's 'Mega' Prison

France 24's Gavin Lee speaks to CBS Correspondent and Anchor Lilia Luciano, one of the few reporters to be given access inside the 'Terrorism Confinement Centre'

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A Trio of Truce Talks & “Oopsie…too late”

Europe • 10:49 PM

This week, a high-stakes call between Russian and U.S. leaders shaped the Ukraine conflict, with Russia claiming a diplomatic victory while key issues remained unresolved. In Gaza, Israeli airstrikes reignited violence, killing over 600 Palestinians, inc

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Sudan army retakes presidential palace

Africa • 10:36 PM

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Israeli forces advance further into Gaza and destroy its only cancer hospital

The Israeli military said its forces advanced deeper into the Gaza Strip on Friday and blew up the only specialised cancer hospital in the war-torn territory. Defence Minister Israel Katz said Friday that his country would carry out operations in Gaza “w

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Japan, China, and South Korea restate goal of peace and stability on Korean peninsula

Pacific Asia • 9:01 PM

The foreign ministers of Japan, South Korea and China agreed Saturday that peace on the Korean peninsula was a shared responsibility, Seoul's foreign minister said. The ministers met as US trade tariffs loom over the region, and amid concerns over North

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🔴French jihadist accused of holding journalists hostage in Syria sentenced to life in prison

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In the name of the family: Yes, Europe could be headed for a ‘Project 2025’ too

Europe • 7:09 PM

In almost every election in Europe in recent years, a discreet but increasingly powerful force has been at play to help bolster the far right. Much like the architects behind “Project 2025”, a set of ultra-conservative networks are waging a campaign to d

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'This is the key moment to bring peace to Gaza and the Middle East': UNOPS chief

The EU is adapting to a new security situation, not just on its own continent, but also in the Middle East. Hopes of a more peaceful Syria after the ouster of Bashar al-Assad have so far been dashed, with sectarian massacres happening on the Syrian coast

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'Israel feels like it's on the brink of a civil war'

Israel’s retired security teams are calling for civil resistance, saying that there is no strategy and no point to the ‘war of no necessity' that needlessly endangers the lives of both hostages and soldiers. The firing of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar was not

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Tackling under-investment in EU defence: Is the bloc putting its money where its mouth is?

Europe • 5:58 PM

Just about everyone in the EU institutions and national capitals can agree that business as usual is no longer an option when it comes to security. With the US stepping back from Europe and NATO, and Ukraine under great pressure, the EU is mulling what l

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Thousands defy Erdogan warning to march in Istanbul over arrest of mayor

Thousands of protesters on Friday took to the streets in support of arrested Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, Erdogan's chief political rival. Critics have said the arrest was politically motivated and accused President Erdogan of weaponising the criminal justice s

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From fast fashion to fair fashion: The denim revolution

Jeans are the most popular trousers in the world. Every year, over 2 billion pairs are made. But most travel one and a half times around the planet before reaching your wardrobe. With toxic dyes, chemical pollution and massive water waste, denim’s carbon

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OECD Global Debt Report: Borrowing has nearly tripled since 2007

The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has released its Global Debt Report for 2025, and the conclusion is that the world is practically drowning in debt at record levels. As European nations pledge to boost their defence spendi

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French cheeses on the brink of extinction?

France • 4:50 PM

France holds a great deal of pride in its gastronomy, and the country’s variety of cheeses make up a significant chunk of its culinary repertoire. However, Brie and Camembert, two of France’s most popular cheeses, could soon disappear from French pantrie

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Trump awards Boeing $20 billion contract to build next-generation F-47 fighter jets

US President Donald Trump on Friday awarded Boeing a $20 billion contract to build the US Air Force's most sophisticated fighter jet, which will be called the F-47. The win marks a reversal of fortune for Boeing, which has struggled on both the commercia

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The glaciers on Mount Kenya’s peaks are melting away

Africa • 4:39 PM

Mount Kenya rises to an altitude of 5,000 metres, making it the second-highest peak in Africa. However, for several years now, the glaciers it harbours have been disappearing. According to experts, the effects of climate change caused the largest glacier

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North Korean prisoners of war in Ukraine: Why does South Korea want to take them in?

South Korea has discussed repatriating North Korean prisoners of war held in Ukraine to Seoul. The two young soldiers in question are among the more than 10,000 troops sent from Pyongyang to support Russia's war on Ukraine, although neither Moscow nor Py

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'Coalition of the willing': Macron announces new Ukraine 'coalition' summit in Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron said leaders of the coalition backing Ukraine would meet again next week, hoping to finalise plans to secure a potential truce in the war with Russia. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, FRANCE 24's William H

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Séries Mania festival showcases crème de la crème of the small screen

FRANCE 24’s TV critic Dheepthika Laurent joins us from Lille, where the Séries Mania festival is kicking off with two hotly anticipated French shows. The sumptuous dishes of a 19th-century celebrity chef are the jumping-off point for "Carême", and we che

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Trump's assault on knowledge: Department of Education closure follows attacks on science

US President Donald Trump’s announced shuttering of the Department of Education comes amid a broader attack on knowledge and research. Since Trump returned to the presidency in January, US science has suffered budget cuts, layoffs and censorship, with gl

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Women in Syria: Could the future be female?

In a special edition, we focus on Syria, a nation emerging from decades of a brutal dictatorship. The country's interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa has signed a constitutional declaration, laying out rights for women and freedom of expression. This after his

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Outrage after Trump silences pro-democracy media outlets Voice of America, Radio Free Europe

For decades, there had been bipartisan support for Voice of America and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. These pro-democracy media outlets were a form of soft power, spreading American values but also providing an independent media to audiences living un

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Migrant deaths at Melilla border post: Three years on, truth remains elusive

On June 24, 2022, an attempt by mostly Sudanese migrants to force their way into Europe led to dozens of them being killed in the Spanish enclave of Melilla, on the border with Morocco. Nearly three years on, attempts to find out exactly what happened th

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French jihadist accused of holding journalists hostage in Syria sentenced to life in prison

Europe • 2:24 PM

A court in France on Friday has sentenced Mehdi Nemmouche, a 39-year-old French jihadist indicted for allegedly holding four journalists hostage for the Islamic State group in war-torn Syria over a decade ago, to life in prison. Nemmouche is already in p

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Behind the scenes at Paris musicals 'The Lion King' and 'Black Legends'

After London and New York, can musicals make a name for themselves in Paris? To answer this question, Valérie Fayolle takes you behind the scenes of the Mogador Theatre to discover the intricate work that takes place before a performance of "The Lion Kin

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Europe's busiest airport closes after fire at nearby electrical substation

Britain’s Heathrow Airport closed for the full day Friday after an electrical substation fire cut out its power, disrupting flights for hundreds of thousands of passengers at one of Europe’s and the world's biggest travel hubs.

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Ready-to-wear, autumn-winter 2025: Creativity and disruption

Culture • 1:22 PM

The collective show from the international students of the Institut Français de la Mode kicks off the autumn-winter 2025/26 presentations and asks contemporary questions. How can a disruptive society impact a creative process that is seeped in societal e

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Hundreds of thousands march in support of arrested Istanbul mayor, defying Erdogan

Hundreds of thousands of protesters marched in Istanbul on Friday in support of Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu – Erdogan's chief political rival – who was detained on Wednesday, just days before he was to be formally named as a candidate in Turkey's 2028 president

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Exclusive: Syria's Latakia province reels after massacre of Alawites

Our Syria correspondents travelled to the country's western coastal province of Latakia, which was the scene of the shocking massacre of civilians from the Alawite minority between March 7 and 9. They bring us this exclusive report.

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Sudan's army says it has retaken Khartoum presidential palace from paramilitary forces

Africa • 7:21 AM

The Sudanese military on Friday said it seized full control of the presidential palace in Khartoum in a major gain after nearly two years of civil war. But the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) said the battle for the seat of government was not yet

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Live: Israeli minister threatens to annex parts of Gaza, orders army to 'seize more ground'

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz threatened Friday to annex parts of the Gaza Strip unless Hamas militants release the remaining Israeli hostages held in the Palestinian enclave. Gaza health officials say more than 500 people have been killed since I

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'Kirstoric': Zimbabwe's Kirsty Coventry elected first female IOC president

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, March 21: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer sends a warning to Vladimir Putin, insisting that the Russian leader should fear British nuclear weapons. Elsewhere, Ronen Bar is removed as the head of Israel's domestic intelligence a

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🔴Global flights disrupted as power station fire shuts down London's Heathrow Airport

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Heathrow Airport says it will resume ‘some flights' Friday after power station fire

London’s Heathrow Airport on Friday said it would resume ‘some flights’ after a fire at a power station brought Europe’s busiest flight hub to a standstill, raising questions over the resilience of its infrastructure. It hopes to be in full operation on

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US judge blocks deportation of Indian researcher accused of Hamas ties

Virginia District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles ordered that Georgetown University scholar Badar Khan Suri, who is of Indian origin, could not be deported for allegedly "spreading Hamas propaganda" until a new court ruling is issued.

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Paris to host new Ukraine coalition summit on March 27, Macron says

The coalition backing Ukraine will meet again next week in Paris, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday. Its aim is to solidify a path to a ceasefire with Russia soon after the warring countries hold scheduled talks in Saudi Arabia on Monday.

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Israeli government dismisses Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar over 'lack of trust'

The Israeli government on Friday sacked Ronen Bar, the head of its Shin Bet domestic intelligence agency, "unanimously" approving a proposal put forward by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Poor relations between Bar and Netanyahu originating be

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