French lawmakers adopt 2026 social security budget, suspend Macron's flagship pension reform

• 5:33 PM

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French lawmakers on Tuesday adopted the 2026 social security budget, which includes the suspension of President Emmanuel Macron's unpopular pension reform, as Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu races to finalise a 2026 spending plan by year's end. 

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In Vietnam, the dark side of artisanal recycling

• 4:46 PM

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In the outskirts of Hanoi, Vietnam, some villages are covered in waste, sorted by hand by residents who have no other option for work. Although no clear link has been established between cancer rates and the handling of plastic waste, the UN is warning a

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Mbappé wins legal battle against PSG

• 4:42 PM

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After months of legal wrangling, the Paris labour court found on December 16 that the Paris St Germain football club failed to pay Kylian Mbappe for three months, ordering 60 million euros in unpaid salary and bonuses. The French striker took PSG to cour

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Emmanuel Macron seeks international cooperation to tackle drug trafficking

• 4:26 PM

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Emmanuel Macron is in Marseille a month after the assassination of the brother of a young anti-drugs activist, a suspected intimidation tactic. In 2021, the French president had pledged significant resources to help France's second largest city modernise

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Mercosur free trade deal is likely to be delayed amid French agricultural protests

• 4:25 PM

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French farmers are driving opposition to the massive transatlantic Mercosur trade deal. EU lawmakers voted on December 16 to advance the deal by adding new safeguards to, but delay is still expected due to protests. FRANCE 24's Armen Georgian tells us mo

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European Commission scraps 2035 combustion-engine ban in bid to boost car industry

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French farmers say sector is in crisis as they protest cattle cull

• 3:44 PM

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Farmers were once again protesting across south-west France on December 16, following the slaughter of a herd of more than 200 cows last week after a case of nodular dermitis - or lumpy skin disease - was discovered in just one animal. It comes as tensio

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Europe to launch international commission for Ukraine war damages

• 3:41 PM

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Ukraine and 34 other countries approved compensation body for damages from Russia's invasion. The plan would help finance the Ukraine government and its battlefield needs for the next two years. For Europe, it is a "matter of survival to show it deserves

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Series show: Emily trades Paris for La Dolce Vita in Rome

• 3:37 PM

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FRANCE 24's Dheepthika Laurent tells us about Emily's adventures in Rome, as the heroine of "Emily in Paris" embarks on a fifth season in neighbouring Italy. We debate whether the show has run out of steam and discuss romantic lead Lucas Bravo, who plays

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French farmers’ ire over cattle cull leads to blocked roads, likely delay for Mercosur trade deal

• 3:21 PM

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Protesting French farmers blocked roads across France Tuesday over a mass cull to prevent the spread of a bovine disease. Anger over the sanitary measure combined with farmers’ concerns about a planned Mercosur trade deal has forced France to seek a dela

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Can Christmas save France's châteaux?

• 3:16 PM

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In France's Loire Valley, castles are relying on the magic of Christmas to secure their future. Each winter, historical landmarks are turned into festive, fairy-tale settings, drawing tens of thousands of visitors. But beyond the lights and decorations l

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"Islamic State propaganda is maybe more audible" in Syria among those who resent new authorities

• 3:15 PM

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The Bondi Beach attack came close to a deadly attack on US troops, with President Donald Trump blaming the Islamic state. For FRANCE 24's Wassim Nasr, the Islamic State group's propaganda is maybe more audible to those who resent Syria's new authorities,

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Lifting the lid on 'To Catch a Predator': Director Daniel Osit on his film 'Predators'

• 2:38 PM

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The award-winning director of a new film that delves into the seedy world of sexual predators and paedophilia has spoken to FRANCE 24 about the ethics of making it. David Osit is a three-time Emmy and Peabody Award-winning documentary film director. His

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French farmers contest cattle disease measures and Mercorsur deal

• 2:33 PM

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French cattle farmers are battling an outbreak of lumpy skin disease. New measures were announced on December 15, but tensions remain high as farmers protest against the systematic culling of affected herds. The anger adds to already existing discontent

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French Parliament to vote on key bill for 2026 budget

• 2:26 PM

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The French government is rushing to get a budget by the end of the year, and one key vote is that of the social security budget, with the French Parliament is to vote on December 16. Although the bill is expected to pass, it does not mean Prime Minister

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France had more deaths than births this year for first time since World War Two

• 2:23 PM

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The demographics of France are undergoing a major shift. For the first year since the end of World War Two, there were more deaths than births. The change is happening sooner than expected and can have long-term effects on the French economy. But how can

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French farmers protest cattle cull as disease spreads

• 2:20 PM

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French farmers are protesting the systematic cull of cattle as herds face the spread of nodular dermatitis, or lumpy skin disease. The disease is classified as a category-A disease by the EU's animal health law, which implies that if one cow gets stick,

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Australians pay tribute to victims of antisemitic terror attack in Bondi Beach

• 2:11 PM

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People have been coming to Bondi Beach to pay their respects to the 15 victims of Sunday's terror attacks. It was Australia's worst mass shooting in nearly 30 years, after the 1996 Port Arthur Massacre. The country's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says

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MBappé to be awarded over 60 million euros by PSG, French labour court rules

• 2:08 PM

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On December 16, the Paris labour court ruled on the long-running dispute between Kylian Mbappé and his former club, PSG. It ordered PSG to pay over 60 million euros to the player in unpaid wages and bonuses. Both sides were claiming astronomical sums fro

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Driver who rammed into Liverpool fans' victory parade sentenced to over 21 years

• 1:47 PM

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Paul Doyle, the driver who ploughed into a crowd of Liverpool fans celebrating their team's Premier League championship, injuring 134 people, was sentenced Tuesday to 21 years and six months in prison for the "horror and devastation" caused by his fit of

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AI-generated reconstructions of ancient Rome turn out to be full of errors

• 1:41 PM

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A number of videos and images created by artificial intelligence that claim to accurately depict ancient Rome have been circulating online. However, these images are far from historically accurate, says one historian.

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The science of colour: How different colours can influence our moods

• 1:28 PM

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In this edition of Entre Nous we meet an illustrator, interpreter, comic book author and historian of typography. He's put all of those things together in a series of delightful books that make perfect gifts for the holidays or just about any time. David

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Germany's youth opposed to return of military service

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The war in Ukraine has pushed defence issues to the top of the agenda in Germany, where the federal government has confirmed that a military call-up will return as early as next year. All young men born from 2008 onwards will have to register and undergo

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US police releases new video of suspected Brown University shooter as manhunt continues

• 11:46 AM

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Police in the United States have released a new video of the suspect in the shooting of December 13 at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. Two students were killed and seven injured in the shooting, which took place during exams. There have bee

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Australian authorities defend Bondi Beach response as country mourns

• 11:36 AM

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A father and son were driven by "Islamic State ideology" when they fired on crowds at Bondi Beach in one of Australia's deadliest mass shootings, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on December 16. As they investigate, authorities are also facing mounti

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Hollywood and beyond pay tribute to Rob and Michele Reiner following murder

• 11:34 AM

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Following the murder of studio director Rob Reiner and photographer Michele Reiner on December 14, tribute has been pouring in from actors, directors and politicians, all expressing their shock and sympathy. In the meantime, US President Donald Trump cam

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Ford to take $19.5 billion writedown as it scraps flagship EVs

• 11:14 AM

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Ford is abandoning top EV models like the F-150 Lightning as weak demand and hostile policies from the Trump administration weigh on sales. We take a closer look. Also in this edition: the EU prepares to water down its own upcoming ban on sales of new in

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Shipping is one of the world's dirtiest industries. Could sailing cargo ships be the answer?

• 11:07 AM

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International shipping accounts for 3 percent of greenhouse gas emissions. But a new path is emerging: starting in 2026, sailing cargo ships will set off from France to the United States, some flying the French flag. The big question is whether this inno

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Civilians flee DR Congo for Rwanda following new M23 offensive

• 10:56 AM

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At least 200,000 people have been displaced following a new offensive by the M23 in eastern DR Congo early December. One thousand found refuge in Rwanda. The neighbouring country is also accused of backing the rebel group. FRANCE 24's correspondent in th

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Medetomidine: New drug causing extreme withdrawal crisis spreads in US

• 10:53 AM

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PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, December 16: French President Emmanuel Macron is visiting Marseille to discuss the fight against drugs, one month after the murder of Mehdi Kessaci, the brother of a well-known anti-drug crime activist. Staying on the topic, a dea

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French cement-maker Lafarge risks heavy sentence in trial for financing terrorism in Syria

• 10:52 AM

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The prosecution is to present its closing case in the trial of the French cement manufacturer Lafarge, accused of financing terorrism. Eight former executives are suspected of having paid jihadist groups in Syria until 2014 - including the Islamic State

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"There is reason to be optimistic, but also to be extremely cautious" over US-Ukraine peace talks

• 10:47 AM

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The U.S. has agreed to provide unspecified security guarantees to Ukraine as part of a peace deal to end Russia's nearly four-year war, U.S. officials said December 15 following the latest discussions with President Volodymyr Zelensky in Berlin. But alth

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Donald Trump sues BBC over misleading video editing of speech

• 10:43 AM

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Trump has followed through on his threat to sue the BBC over a misleading video edit of a speech he made on January 6th, 2021 and filed a lawsuit against the media corporation on December 15. He will be seeking 10 billion dollars in damages. The BBC apol

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Bondi Beach investigators probe gunmen's movements prior to the attack

• 10:40 AM

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Australia is in mourning for the 15 people killed at the shooting during a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi beach on December 15, while the investigation into the shooting is making progress. A father and son are behind the shooting - one gunmen was killed

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USA: Military carries out strike on three vessels in Pacific

• 10:40 AM

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Strikes on three alleged narco-trafficking vessels in the eastern Pacific Ocean killed eight people on Monday, according to the US military, as part of an ongoing campaign that has ended more than 90 lives.

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Chile's president-elect close to other far-right leaders "culturally and ideologically"

• 10:31 AM

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Chile has just elected its first far-right leader, Jose Antonio Kast, since the fall of the dictator Augusto Pinochet in 1990. The arch conservative politician was elected on an anti-crime and anti-immigration platform, which won over 60% of voters. But

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AFC/M23 rebels agree to US request for withdrawal from city in DR Congo

• 9:14 AM

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AFC/M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda, on Tuesday agreed to withdraw from the city of Uvira in eastern DRC following a request from US mediators. The group said its withdrawal was a gesture to give the ongoing peace process between Rwanda and DRC a chance to

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Premier League: Spectacular draw between Manchester United and Bournemouth

• 6:12 AM

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Manchester United failed to beat Bournemouth (4-4) in the Premier League on Monday. The Red Devils remain sixth in the table.

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Live: France demands ‘robust security guarantees’ for Ukraine before talks on territory

• 6:03 AM

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Ukraine must have "robust security guarantees" before any talks on whether Kyiv will cede territory to Moscow to end the war, President Emmanuel Macron's team said Tuesday. European leaders will meet on Tuesday to launch an International Claims Commissio

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US military kills eight in strikes on alleged narco-trafficking vessels in eastern Pacific

• 3:39 AM

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US military strikes on three suspected narco-trafficking vessels in the eastern Pacific killed eight people on Monday, US Southern Command said, part of an ongoing campaign that has left more than 90 dead. The command said intelligence showed the vessels

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EU set to scrap 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel cars to boost auto industry

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The EU looks set to scrap a ban on petrol and diesel cars that was supposed to come into effect in 2035, as European car makers are struggling against fierce competition from China and slow consumer update of electric vehicles.

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Chile elects hardline president, joining Latin American neighbours in swing to the right

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Chile on Sunday voted in far-right leader Jose Antonio Kast, making it the latest country in Latin America to ditch the left. As many voters are looking for solutions to economic woes, US President Donald Trump has also upped the ante vowing to pull US s

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Trump files $10 billion defamation lawsuit against BBC over edited Capitol speech

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President Donald Trump on Monday sued the BBC for defamation, accusing the British public broadcaster of misleadingly editing clips of his January 6, 2021 speech to suggest he urged supporters to storm the US Capitol, while omitting remarks calling for p

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Australia PM says Bondi Beach attack driven by 'Islamic State ideology'

• 12:35 AM

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Tuesday that a father and son who opened fire at a Jewish festival on Sydney’s Bondi Beach appeared to be driven by Islamic State group ideology. Sajid Akram and his son Naveed killed 15 people at a Hanu

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Benin jails 30 people with links to thwarted coup attempt, legal sources say

• 12:24 AM

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Benin on Tuesday jailed around 30 people, most of whom were soldiers, linked to an attempt to oust President Patrice Talon, legal sources said. The attempted coup was defeated by loyalist army forces with the help of the Nigerian air force and French spe

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PSG must pay Mbappé €60.9 million, French labour court rules

• 12:14 AM

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A Paris labour court on Tuesday ordered Paris Saint-Germain football club to pay former player Kylian Mbappé €60 million ($70.6 million) in unpaid salary and bonuses, bringing a partial end to one of the most acrimonious disputes in French football.

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French court jails DR Congo ex-rebel leader Lumbala for 30 years over crimes against humanity

• 12:03 AM

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A French court handed ex-rebel leader Roger Lumbala a 30-year jail term on December 15 over complicity in crimes against humanity during the Second Congo War in what activists hailed a "historic" verdict. He was found guilty of being the mastermind of at

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