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Australia cedes COP hosting to Turkey, frustrating Pacific islands

Australia has touted its decision to cede next year’s COP summit to Turkey as a “big win”, but the move has sparked disappointment across the Pacific, where island nations had hoped co-hosting COP31 would elevate their climate fight — and are now questio

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Brazil struggles to secure COP30 climate deal as fossil fuel divide persists

Brazil fell short of clinching an early climate deal at COP30 on Wednesday, as divisions over fossil fuels and climate finance persisted. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva remained upbeat, saying progress is possible in the summit’s final days, while t

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Trump signs bill releasing Epstein documents amid fears of cover-up

President Donald Trump signed the Epstein Files Transparency Act on Wednesday, ordering the release of government records on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The bipartisan move marks a reversal of his previous opposition, but lawmakers warn redac

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Israeli air strikes kill 27 in Gaza as fragile ceasefire frays

Israeli air strikes on Gaza killed 27 people on Wednesday, according to local officials, as Israel and Hamas traded accusations of breaching a fragile ceasefire that has largely held for more than a month. The violence — among the deadliest flare-ups sin

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Gang-wracked Haiti unites to celebrate first World Cup qualification in 50 years

Fireworks cracked over Port-au-Prince and crowds poured into the streets as Haiti erupted in a rare moment of national unity, celebrating the country’s historic qualification for the 2026 World Cup. In a brief respite from months of gang-driven turmoil,

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US peace plan asks Ukraine to cede territory, government source says

Europe • 12:19 AM

A new peace proposal from the United States requires Kyiv to cede land controlled by Russia and reduce its army's size by more than half, according to a Ukrainian senior official.

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Yesterday

Trump pledges to end Sudan war, marking major shift in US stance

US President Donald Trump pledged Wednesday to intervene in Sudan’s brutal civil war after a request from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, marking a sharp shift for a conflict he admitted had been “off his charts” until now. Condemning “tremendous

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Rights groups slam EU for rolling back AI data protection rules

The European Union has proposed plans to ease the bloc's strict data protection rules and delay central parts of its AI law. Brussels says the aim is to boost innovation and competitiveness of European firms by cutting red tape, but digital rights group

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South Africa says charter flights part of a plan to clear Palestinians out of Gaza

In tonight's edition, South Africa says it won't accept any more mysteriously chartered flights of Palestinians. Also, Madagascar's interim leader unveiled a 300 kg emerald gemstone that he says was found stashed in the presidential palace by his pred

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'Operation Matryochka': Russian propaganda machine exploits Paris attacks

A series of French media houses - including France 24 - have been targeted and impersonated by a Russian disinformation campaign. The operation capitalised on the recent 10th anniversary of the 2015 Paris attacks, to sow division and discredit President

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Morocco football star Hakimi named African Footballer of the Year

Achraf Hakimi on Wednesday became the first defender in over half a century to win African Footballer of the Year at the 2025 CAF Awards in Rabat, topping Mohamed Salah and Victor Osimhen after a trophy-filled season with PSG.

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'Trump’s Achilles Heel' US president under fire over handling of Epstein files

Ever since the day back in 2015 when he first ran for president, Donald Trump’s always boasted that his rightful place among the high and mighty was proof of his valor and evidence that to ‘drain the swamp’, you need someone who knows where the bodies ar

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Taiwan tensions: China-Japan row hits trade and travel amid escalating rhetoric

Pacific Asia • 5:20 PM

Tensions between Japan and China are escalating after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggested Japan might defend Taiwan against a Chinese invasion. In response, Beijing has suspended Japanese seafood imports and issued travel warnings, prompting Japan to

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Romania, Moldova, Poland... Incursions in the airspace of NATO allies continue

The European Union's Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas stressed on Wednesday that the bloc's critical infrastructure needs more protection and that there is more work to do to speed up Europe's military growth in light of recent incursions into the territ

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Football: Curaçao’s first-ever World Cup berth

#Curaçao, a small Caribbean island, has qualified for the #football #WorldCup for the first time in its history. Panama and Haiti have also secured their place at the tournament, which will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026 in the United States,

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Netanyahu visits Israeli troops inside Syrian buffer zone as tensions rise

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited troops stationed in Syria’s UN-patrolled buffer zone on Wednesday, praising their role in Israel’s defence as Damascus condemned the rare trip beyond the ceasefire line.

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The EU has found 'a sense of purpose' in providing economic, military support for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks with Turkey's president and was due to meet US Army officials in Kyiv later in the week, as word emerged that Washington was secretly exploring peace conditions with Russia. For in-depth analysis and a de

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'Moscow believes battlefield realities favour them: Kyiv's defence lines, air defence overstretched'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is in Turkey for talks to revive peace efforts to end the war with Russia. All the while, Axios is reporting that the Trump administration is secretly working with Russia draft a new 28-point plan to end the war in

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Lula returns in Belem to UN COP30 talks unlock negociations

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva arrived in Belem on Wednesday to attend the COP30 summit in a rare late-stage visit by a host country, as negotiators enter the final stages of hammering out a climate deal. Details by FRANCE 24 correspondent

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Ukraine: At least 25 killed in Russian strike in the west of the country

A large Russian drone and missile barrage on Ukraine's western city of Ternopil killed at least 25 people, including three children, authorities said Wednesday, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Turkey in search of diplomatic support for his fi

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Louvre unveils new surveillance plan in wake of crown jewels heist

The Louvre will roll out new surveillance cameras and anti-intrusion systems after last month’s jewels heist, its director said Wednesday, announcing more than 20 emergency measures to bolster security at the world’s most visited museum.

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Japanese seafood caught up in escalating diplomatic dispute with China

Pacific Asia • 3:14 PM

China has announced it will ban all imports of Japanese seafood, two government officials in Tokyo said on Wednesday, in what appears to be the latest salvo in an escalating diplomatic dispute between Asia's top two economies. Story by Bryan Quinn.

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Nicki Minaj defends Donald Trump's Christian genocide claim in Nigeria

Africa • 3:12 PM

Rapper Nicki Minaj took up President Donald Trump’s allegations that Christians are persecuted in Nigeria, saying Tuesday at a United Nations event organized by the U.S. that she wants to shine a spotlight on “the deadly threat.” Story by Ellen Gainsford

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Ariana Grande takes over Oz: 'Wicked: For Good' sparks frenzy, hype and a shocking premiere scare

Culture • 3:11 PM

Film critic Emma Jones joins Eve Jackson to unpack Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo's show-stopping return to Oz in Jon M. Chu’s "Wicked: For Good", the blockbuster sequel landing with sky-high expectations, brand-new music and even a headline-grabbing in

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Trump's ex-ally Marjorie Taylor Greene turns critic, the MAGA coalition fractures

Republican representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has fired up tensions with Donald Trump and the MAGA movement after her recent shift in rhetoric made her a surprising critic of the party she once staunchly supported. Story by Liza Kaminov.

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‘They feel forgotten’: 30,000 West Bank residents remain displaced 10 months after Israeli operation

Ten months after Israel’s “Iron Wall” operation in the occupied West Bank, more than 30,000 people remain displaced from three refugee camps. In recent weeks, some of those displaced have been staging protests, demanding the right to return to their home

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Israel strikes southern Lebanon amid rising tensions with Hezbollah

Israel launched fresh strikes in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, hours after a drone attack killed one person and wounded students on a passing bus, as clashes with Hezbollah continued.

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Tanguys and trad sons: When the kids won't leave!

Adults who still live with their parents are a societal phenomenon that goes by many names. In this episode, we look at why it's called "Tanguy" in France, and we take a deep dive into the countries where young adults leave first and last. We also discus

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Ukraine: Massive Russian strikes hit western region

Europe • 2:15 PM

#Ukraine is on high alert on November 19 after another night of #Russian bombardment. The strikes left at least 20 dead in #Ternopil, in the west, and more than forty injured in the Kharkiv region in the east. These latest large-scale attacks come as Pre

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Proposed bill to make incest a specific crime in France welcomed by children's groups

A new bill submitted to the French Senate is hoping to make incest a standalone criminal offence – a move that has been long awaited by children's rights groups. Speaking to FRANCE 24, Iris Ané from the Face à l'inceste organisation highlighted the fact

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EU moves to delay 'high-risk' AI rules amid pressure to boost innovation

Europe • 1:03 PM

The European Commission on Wednesday proposed easing key AI and data privacy rules to help Europe’s tech sector compete globally, despite criticism that the bloc is retreating from its role as a digital watchdog.

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Prestige, power, and the politics of Louvre leadership: 'They think they are kings of the world'

Culture • 11:57 AM

As the Louvre stands beneath its timeless grandeur, the institution finds itself at a fragile crossroads. In a candid interview with Oliver Farry, French Art Historian and Editor-in-Chief of La Tribune de l’Art, Didier Rykner sounds the alarm, not just o

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World's first kiss traced back 21 million years

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, November 19, 2025: First, migrants in Dunkirk are living in desperate conditions, while the "one in, one out" policy continues to be controversial in the United Kingdom. Next, Gustav Klimt's portrait of Elisabeth Lederer has bec

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Louvre's crown jewels still missing despite continued efforts to track them down

It has been one month since multiple royal and imperial jewels were stolen from the Louvre in an unprecedented heist. What stage is the investigation at? Story by France 2 and Simon Moritz.

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'Solar Mamas': Program trains Zanzibar women as solar power technicians

Although the semi-autonomous Tanzanian archipelago of Zanzibar has been boosting its tourism industry in recent years, it remains largely a rural village society, where half of homes have no electricity. Inthe face of this issue, an NGO is teaching villa

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Rights group accuses TotalEnergies of war crime complicity in Mozambique

A European human rights nonprofit on Tuesday accused TotalEnergies of complicity in war crimes, torture and enforced disappearances allegedly carried out by government soldiers in Mozambique, filing a criminal complaint with the French anti-terrorism pro

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Nigeria: Two abducted girls escape as authorities search for 24 other students

Two schoolgirls who were abducted with 24 others from a dormitory in northwestern Nigeria have escaped. At least one of them is safe, according to the school's principal, as hunters join security forces in the search for the missing students in forests c

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‘Things happened’: Trump defends Saudi crown prince over Khashoggi killing

Donald #Trump defended Mohammed bin #Salman on November 18 when asked about the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal #Khashoggi, who was murdered inside the #Saudi consulate in Istanbul. The comments contradict a US intelligence report that found the Saudi c

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French anti-drugs activist vows to continue after murder of brother in Marseille

French anti-drug activist Amine Kessaci pledged on Wednesday to continue speaking out against drug crime, after his younger brother was shot dead least week in Marseille. The shooting was seen as a warning to Kessaci over his activism.

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Investors await Nvidia results amid AI bubble fears

European markets stabilised on Wednesday morning after losses sustained over concerns that AI stocks might be overvalued. Investors are eagerly awaiting the latest results from US chipmaker and AI bellwether Nvidia later in the day. Also in this edition:

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China's toilet revolution: World toilet day aims to promote clean sanitation for all

Today marks World Toilet Day, a day that seeks to inspire actions to tackle what the UN refers to as a global sanitation crisis, with some 3.4 billion people living without safe sanitation. In China this year also marks 10 years since Chinese President X

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Russian strikes kill ten people as Zelensky tries to revive peace efforts in Turkey

Europe • 10:53 AM

Russia pummelled Ukrainian cities with missiles and drones overnight, killing at least 10 people and throwing doubt over Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's attempts to "reinvigorate" the peace process with talks in Ankara later Wednesday. Details b

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China says 'no market' for Japan seafood imports amid Taiwan spat

Pacific Asia • 10:47 AM

China will suspend Japanese seafood imports, media in Tokyo reported Wednesday as a row sparked by comments about Taiwan deepens, although neither government confirmed the move. Details by FRANCE 24 correspondent in Beijing, Jan Camenzind Broomby.

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This Frida Kahlo painting is likely to break the record of most expensive work by any female

Culture • 10:24 AM

A painting by Mexican artist Frida Kahlo will be up for sale at Sotheby's auction house on Thursday. The piece known in English as "The Dream (The bed)" is expected to go for an estimated $40 - $60 million which would make it the most expensive work by a

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US Congress approves release of Epstein files, putting matter before Trump

The Republican-controlled U.S. Congress voted almost unanimously on Tuesday to force the release of Justice Department files on the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, an outcome President Donald Trump had fought for months before ending his opp

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Lebanon files complaint against Israel for building controversial wall inside its territory

Lebanon will file a complaint to the U.N. Security Council against Israel for constructing a concrete wall along Lebanon's southern border that extends beyond the "Blue Line", the Lebanese presidency said on Saturday. The Blue Line is a U.N.-mapped line

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France ramps up fight against drug crime after brother of anti-drugs activist murdered

French President Emmanuel Macron Tuesday urged more measures against drug crime after the brother of a prominent anti-narcotics activist was murdered last week in the southern city of Marseille. France's second-largest city is struggling to battle drug c

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Zelensky arrives in Turkey, aiming to 're-engage' US in peace efforts

Europe • 10:15 AM

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Turkey on Wednesday for talks to revive peace efforts to end the war with Russia, his top aide said, amid uncertainty over whether US special envoy Steve Witkoff would attend. Details by FRANCE 24 corresp

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Israeli airstrike on a Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon kills 13 people

An Israeli airstrike on a Palestinian refugee camp in southern Lebanon on Tuesday killed 13 people and wounded several others, state media and government officials said. It was the deadliest strike on Lebanon since a ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war

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Russian strikes kill dozens in western Ukraine as whole country placed on alert

Russian drone strikes killed at least 25 people in west Ukraine and injured dozens in the eastern city of Kharkiv, authorities said on Wednesday, as the whole country was placed under air raid alert. Ukraine's energy ministry said the attacks caused emer

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‘Their rights are being violated’: Ukrainian families call for return of their stolen children

Europe • 6:45 AM

Family members of Ukrainian children deported from Kherson by Russia made a rare public appeal for their return on Monday in Paris. Since the start of its full-scale invasion, Moscow has deported Ukrainian children into Russia, often sending older childr

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