Israel's ban on UN's Palestinian aid agency has come into effect
• Jan 30, 2025, 9:59 PM
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Israel on Thursday formally banned the main United Nations aid agency for Palestinian refugees from operating on its territory despite heavy diplomatic backlash, a move that humanitarian officials warn could have a disastrous impact on aid delivery and jeopardize regional stability in the long term. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks to Omar Shakir, Israel and Palestine Director at Human Rights Watch about what this means for the Palestinian population.
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Nicaragua amends constitution, grants 'absolute power' to president and his wife
• 1:07 AM
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The Nicaraguan government strengthened President Daniel Ortega's hold on power on Thursday when it amended the constitution to give Ortega and his wife, Rosario Murillo, "absolute power". The amendment, proposed by Ortega, enshrines Murillo as "co-presid
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Europa League: English teams clear inaugural league phase, Lazio top standings
• 1:05 AM
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The Europa League's inaugural league phase ended on Thursday, with Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur, who are both producing lackluster domestic campaigns, securing a round of 16 spot. Italy's Lazio finished top of the standings despite suffering t
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Helicopter and passenger jet near Washington, DC collide, killing 67
• 1:00 AM
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67 people are feared dead after a helicopter collided with a passenger jet over the Potomac River, near Washington, D.C., on Thursday. US President Donald blamed the crash on weakened security policies, later suggesting diversity, equity, and inclusion p
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