Attacker opens fire at crossing between West Bank and Jordan, killing at least two

• 2:44 PM

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An attacker killed at least two at the Allenby crossing between the West Bank and Jordan on Thursday before being "neutralised" by security forces, the Israeli military said, adding that the assailant arrived in a truck carrying humanitarian aid to the G

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'YES': Nadav Lapid's fearless new satire explores Israel in crisis

• 2:12 PM

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Israeli director Nadav Lapid joins Arts24 to discuss “Yes”, his most daring film yet, released this week in France after a powerful premiere at Cannes. Shot in Israel during the war in Gaza and completed under rocket fire, the film follows a musician tas

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The Pompidou Centre closes: Modernising modern art's Parisian HQ

• 2:00 PM

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The Pompidou Centre in Paris will close its doors on September 22, 2025, for five years of renovations set to transform the landmark. While the closure will leave a noticeable gap in the Beaubourg neighbourhood, masterpieces from Europe’s largest modern

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'Israel sufficiently weakened Hamas to stop war, free hostages and allow for reconstruction of Gaza'

• 1:36 PM

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Israel is urging European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to withdraw a proposal that would curb trade ties in a bid to pressure Israel to end the war in Gaza. The EU executive also plans to propose sanctions against "extremist ministers" and "

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In Benin, tech entrepreneurs tackle pineapple waste

• 1:35 PM

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Benin ranks among Africa’s top pineapple producers, yet in parts of the continent up to 40% of crops are lost due to issues like transport delays and inadequate storage facilities. This thorny problem has caught the attention of local tech entrepreneurs,

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M23 control in Goma disrupts schools as fees return

• 1:24 PM

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In Goma, DR Congo, schools that were previously free are seeing fees reinstated under M23 control, while teachers are no longer receiving salaries from the state. This has left parents and educators concerned about access to education, even as a Qatari-b

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Controversy over Charlie Kirk leads to Jimmy Kimmel show suspension

• 10:22 AM

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Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show on ABC has been taken off the air indefinitely following criticism over his remarks on conservative influencer Charlie Kirk’s death. The suspension sparked political attention, with President Donald Trump praising the decis

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Jimmy Kimmel: ABC host taken off air over comments on Charlie Kirk

• 10:20 AM

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ABC has suspended Jimmy Kimmel show indefinitely after the presenter comments on Charlie Kirk’s killing. Separately, CBS has announced that Stephen Colbert’s The Late Show will end in 2026 amid tensions between the network and former US President Donald

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Shifting gears: Malaysia bets on indigenous plant for EV future

• 10:08 AM

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Malaysia was once a leader in Southeast Asia’s automotive sector, even producing the region’s first national car. But in recent years, it has struggled to keep pace with neighbours like Thailand and Indonesia, who are rapidly advancing in the electric ve

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Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain make a stylish comeback in Champions League

• 9:54 AM

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Despite injuries to several key players and their new status as champions to live up to, the Parisians cruised past Atalanta in their Champions League opener. As Luis Enrique's team defend a title that has long eluded them for the first time, they are br

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The Bright Side: Paris auction house unveils never-before-seen Picasso painting

• 9:50 AM

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An "exceptional" painting by Pablo Picasso from 1943 depicting his lover Dora Maar and kept by the family of its first owner since 1944 was unveiled Thursday at the Hôtel Drouot auction house in Paris, where it will be sold off to the highest bidder on O

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Donald Trump hailed with state banquet during historic UK visit

• 9:23 AM

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US President Donald Trump was welcomed to the UK with a lavish state banquet hosted by King Charles, calling the visit one of the greatest honours of his life. The visit aims to strengthen the “special relationship” between London and Washington, amid on

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US Federal Reserve cuts key rate for first time this year

• 9:21 AM

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The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate by a quarter-point Wednesday and projected it would do so twice more this year as concern grows at the central bank about the health of the nation’s labor market.

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US late-night host Jimmy Kimmel pulled off-air over Charlie Kirk comments

• 9:20 AM

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PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, September 18: French papers examine what's at stake ahead of nationwide protests and strikes over public spending and inequality. In the US, late-night host Jimmy Kimmel is pulled off-air indefinitely after comments about Republi

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US: Jimmy Kimmel pulled off-air over Charlie Kirk comments

• 9:19 AM

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American TV channel ABC has indefinitely suspended Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show after he faced criticism for comments on the killing of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk. The move comes amid President Donald Trump’s ongoing legal attacks on media ou

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Mandela’s grandson joins flotilla carrying aid to Gaza

• 9:17 AM

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Nelson Mandela’s grandson, Mandla Mandela, has joined the Global Sumud flotilla delivering around 500 tonnes of aid to Gaza, following delays caused by suspected drone attacks. He highlighted the historical solidarity between South Africa’s anti-aparthei

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France faces mass demonstrations and strikes against budget plans, new PM

• 9:16 AM

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France faces fresh unrest as teachers, train drivers, pharmacists, hospital staff strike and teenagers block schools, protesting budget cuts. Unions demand scrapping fiscal plans, more public spending, higher taxes on the wealthy, and reversal of the pen

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Syrian foreign minister heads to Washington for first official US trip

• 9:02 AM

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Syria's Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani is due to arrive in Washington D.C. on Thursday for his first official trip to the US capital since the fall of former president Bashar al-Assad in December last year. Talks between the top Syrian diplomat and lo

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Fed cuts rate amid job concerns: What it means for the housing market

• 8:56 AM

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On Wednesday, the US central bank cut its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percent amid growing concerns about job creation in the country. In this edition, we’ll explore the challenging political context behind this decision and examine its potential imp

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Navalny's widow says lab tests confirm he was poisoned in prison

• 8:24 AM

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Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, has announced that two independent foreign laboratories have confirmed her husband was poisoned. The findings are based on biological samples that were covertly smuggled out of

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US judge orders deportation of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil

• 6:05 AM

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An immigration judge in the US has ordered prominent pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil to be deported to Algeria or Syria for "willfully misrepresenting material fact(s)" on his green card application, according to court documents filed on Wednesda

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Live: Union leaders hail 'success' as France stages mass protests over budget cuts

• 5:30 AM

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More than 250 demonstrations swept France on Thursday, paralysing transport and closing schools. Union leaders hailed the strike as "already a success" and issued a warning to Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu, demanding fiscal, social and environmental j

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Celebrating Robert Redford: Stephen Galloway reflects on life, legacy of the golden boy of Hollywood

• 3:19 AM

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As we celebrate the life of cinema legend Robert Redford, Erin Ogunkeye is pleased to welcome Stephen Galloway, former Executive Editor of The Hollywood Reporter and current Dean at Chapman University's Dodge College of Film and Media Arts. Mr. Galloway

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Mass protests erupt in Buenos Aires over Milei's austerity cuts

• 2:59 AM

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Tens of thousands of Argentines flooded the streets of Buenos Aires on Wednesday, demanding increased funding for public universities and pediatric hospitals, sectors hit hard by President Javier Milei’s sweeping austerity measures. The mass mobilisation

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UN Security Council to vote on Gaza ceasefire resolution despite US opposition

• 2:16 AM

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The United Nations Security Council is poised to vote Thursday on a new resolution demanding an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza along with unfettered humanitarian access – an effort spearheaded by the council’s non-permanent members despite the

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Trump’s UK visit turns political as Starmer hosts high-stakes talks

• 1:43 AM

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Following a day of royal fanfare, US President Donald Trump’s second state visit to the UK shifts gears Thursday as he meets Prime Minister Keir Starmer for wide-ranging talks on issues such as trade, Ukraine and Gaza. Trump's entire visit is being held

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Trump says he will designate anti-fascist 'Antifa' as a 'terrorist organization'

• 1:28 AM

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US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he plans to designate "Antifa" as a “major terrorist organization”. Antifa, short for “anti-fascist”, is a term used by Trump allies as an umbrella term for left-leaning groups. It is unclear how the Trump

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Zelensky visits troops on frontline positions in eastern Ukraine

• 12:51 AM

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Thursday that he visited troops in the Ukraine's frontline Donetsk region, where Ukrainian forces are resisting multiple Russian offensives. "Step-by-step, the warriors are liberating our land: since th

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Karina Villa: Illinois senator stands up to ICE

• 12:48 AM

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Illinois state senator Karina Villa confronted Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in a Chicago suburb. US authorities confirmed that operations targeting undocumented migrants began in the city the following day.

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French films tackle AI, nuclear science and the 'it' couple of 1960s cinema

• 12:38 AM

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French pop star Mylène Farmer makes a rare appearance as the voice of an AI-powered virtual assistant in "Dalloway", which deals with some of the darker sides of creativity in Yann Gozlan's latest film. Manon Kerjean, the founder of Lost in Translation,

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Day of strike in France over proposed budget cuts

• 12:36 AM

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France sees nationwide protests and transport strikes as citizens challenge the government’s proposed cuts to public services. In Paris, demonstrations disrupt the Metro and slow traffic across the country, with hundreds of thousands of people taking par

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US immigration judge orders expulsion of pro-Palestinian student Mahmoud Khalil

• 12:35 AM

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A US judge orders the deportation of Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist and legal US resident. Khalil gained national attention during protests at Columbia University last year, spending over 100 days in jail. Solange Mougin reports on the case.

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Israel bombs Gaza City as hospitals are pushed to the 'brink of collapse'

• 12:18 AM

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The Israeli military pounded Gaza City using warplanes and tanks on Thursday, pushing yet more residents to flee the enclave's largest city. As a result of Israel intensifying its military operations, hospitals in Gaza are now "on the brink of collapse",

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